Opening Bout
Guillermo Rigondeaux vs Terry McGovern
Fight info: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-3-22, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Malcolm Bulner, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manuel Veliz (Argentina), Artie Aidala (United States) and Victor Salomon (Mexico), ring card girl is Josie Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 3/Scorecard after 3, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Guillermo Rigondeaux - Record: 6-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Leo Flynn - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
In the blue corner: Terry McGovern - Record: 7-1-0 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Izzy Kline - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:12 McGovern retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Guillermo Rigondeaux throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:0
0:22 Rigondeaux retreats into the lower right corner. 2:0
0:26 Rigondeaux just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:4
0:26 Rigondeaux is reeling.. 2:4
0:40 You could feel the breeze after that miss by McGovern! 2:4
0:42 Rigondeaux leans on Terry "Terrible" McGovern and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 4:4
0:52 Rigondeaux moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
0:56 McGovern telegraphed that shot and Rigondeaux ducks under it easily. 4:4
0:58 The fighters are tangled up inside. Rigondeaux has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:4
1:07 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 6:4
1:14 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:4
1:19 McGovern lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rigondeaux. 6:4
1:21 Rigondeaux scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on McGovern's jaw. 8:4
1:35 Rigondeaux slides into his own corner... 8:4
1:40 That combination from Terry McGovern just missed. 8:4
1:52 McGovern takes a hard combination from Rigondeaux 12:4
1:52 McGovern seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:4
2:06 Bulner has to pull the fighters away from each other as McGovern locks up Rigondeaux's arms. 12:4
2:10 The fighters separate after a clinch. 12:4
2:15 Rigondeaux is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 12:4
2:18 Rigondeaux backs into the near corner. 12:4
2:23 McGovern wings a big left hand at Rigondeaux but the latter sidesteps the punch. 12:4
2:36 Rigondeaux lands a paralyzing cross! 16:4
2:36 That punch really rocked McGovern! 16:4
2:40 There appears to be some minor swelling under McGovern's left eye. 16:4
2:45 McGovern said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 16:4
2:52 Rigondeaux misses with that cross. 16:4
2:55 McGovern is working inside and scores with the hook to the side of Rigondeaux's head. 16:7
2:55 Rigondeaux reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 16:7
3:00 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Rigondeaux. 16:7
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 16:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bulner motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Rigondeaux pins McGovern in the corner! 0:0
0:07 The uppercut just landed by Rigondeaux is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:0
0:22 Rigondeaux clamps McGovern's arms to his side and holds on until Bulner breaks the hold. 2:0
0:31 Bulner steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
0:35 McGovern slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:40 Rigondeaux throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of McGovern but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
0:47 Rigondeaux scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:0
1:00 Rigondeaux is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:0
1:05 Rigondeaux is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:12 McGovern is motioning with his gloves for Rigondeaux to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 4:0
1:24 The action is back in the center of the ring. 4:0
1:28 McGovern misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
1:42 Guillermo Rigondeaux tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of McGovern. 4:0
1:49 A brutal combination from McGovern connects to the solar plexus! 4:4
1:49 Rigondeaux appears shaken by those punches! 4:4
2:07 McGovern swings...and misses. 4:4
2:14 Rigondeaux traps McGovern in the corner! 4:4
2:19 Rigondeaux can't score with short uppercut inside. McGovern got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:4
2:33 The fighters are throwing punches now! McGovern is being much more effective in this exchange. 6:7
2:50 Terry McGovern works free! He backs to ring center, with Rigondeaux following. 6:7
2:55 Rigondeaux is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:7
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 9:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGovern looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Leo Flynn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rigondeaux has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:06 McGovern rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:24 Guillermo Rigondeaux will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:2
0:34 Rigondeaux finally lets go of McGovern. 0:2
0:39 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
0:47 Rigondeaux tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but McGovern blocks it. 0:2
0:54 McGovern has Rigondeaux trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:2
0:58 Rigondeaux takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:6
0:58 Rigondeaux was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:6
1:15 McGovern is off target with that cross. 0:6
1:27 Rigondeaux fires and misses. 0:6
1:39 Rigondeaux traps McGovern's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Bulner breaks it up. 0:6
1:43 Now they break clean. 0:6
1:55 McGovern ties up Rigondeaux... 0:6
2:07 Bulner breaks them up... 0:6
2:14 Referee Bulner is prodding both men to mix it up as the action has really slowed. 0:6
2:18 Rigondeaux lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:6
2:36 McGovern voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:6
2:41 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:6
2:45 McGovern looks for a breather; he grabs Rigondeaux and holds on. Rigondeaux pushes McGovern off and looks for an opening. 2:6
2:54 Bulner separates the two... 2:6
3:00 Rigondeaux has McGovern trapped! 2:6
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 1:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:15 Rigondeaux connects with a violent combination! 4:0
0:15 McGovern appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:24 Terry McGovern retreats to his own corner... 4:0
0:24 Rigondeaux scores with a nice left cross. 6:0
0:29 McGovern seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 6:0
0:36 Rigondeaux splits McGovern's gloves with an uppercut. 8:0
0:48 Guillermo Rigondeaux slides into the corner... 8:0
0:53 McGovern leans on the ropes and motions for Rigondeaux to come in. 8:0
1:04 McGovern jolts Rigondeaux with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 8:3
1:09 The swelling under Rigondeaux's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 8:3
1:22 Rigondeaux fires and misses. 8:3
1:24 McGovern is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Rigondeaux's jaw. 8:6
1:38 McGovern continues to follow Rigondeaux about the ring. 8:6
1:43 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 8:6
1:51 Rigondeaux grabs McGovern. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:6
1:56 Rigondeaux shoves McGovern away. 8:6
2:00 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 8:6
2:08 McGovern tries to drop the right hand over the top but Rigondeaux ducks under it. 8:6
2:19 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 8:6
2:31 Bulner tries to separate the boxers but Rigondeaux has a vice-like grip on Terry McGovern. 8:6
2:40 Referee Bulner separates the two... 8:6
2:45 Guillermo Rigondeaux has Terry McGovern cornered! 8:6
2:49 Rigondeaux misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:6
2:56 McGovern drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:10
2:56 At least two of those shots really hurt Rigondeaux! 8:10
3:00 And that ends Round number 4. 8:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Rigondeaux's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Rigondeaux lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:0
0:12 That punch has McGovern staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 4:0
0:16 The swelling around Terry McGovern's left eye is worsening. 4:0
0:24 McGovern doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:2
0:42 McGovern lands a hard hook! 4:6
0:42 Rigondeaux is suddenly in trouble! 4:6
0:56 Rigondeaux is blocked in his opponents corner... 4:6
1:00 A big hook from McGovern lands with serious impact! 4:10
1:00 Rigondeaux is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:10
1:05 Rigondeaux's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 4:10
1:09 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 4:10
1:23 McGovern connects with a nasty cross! 4:14
1:23 Rigondeaux looks shaken! 4:14
1:37 Rigondeaux picks off the cross by Terry McGovern. 4:14
1:54 Rigondeaux is holding. Well, he can't get hit if McGovern can't throw punches, I guess. 4:14
1:59 * Bulner is telling McGovern to quit leaning on the neck. 4:14
2:12 Terry McGovern steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:14
2:17 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:14
2:21 Rigondeaux wraps his arms around McGovern. 4:14
2:33 Bulner separates them. 4:14
2:48 * Rigondeaux just landed a short, clean hook that caught McGovern flush. McGovern dropped like he'd been shot. 4:14
2:51 Bulner begins counting... 12:14
2:51 1 12:14
2:52 Terry McGovern makes it to a knee at the count of 2 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 12:14
2:53 3 12:14
2:54 4 12:14
2:55 5 12:14
2:56 6 12:14
2:57 7 12:14
2:57 * McGovern's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 12:14
2:57 McGovern raises his guard as Bulner asks him if he wants to continue. McGovern wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 12:14
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 11:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rigondeaux and McGovern square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Izzy Kline seemed to pump up McGovern between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Rigondeaux's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Terry McGovern's not even close with the uppercut. 0:0
0:26 McGovern lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:26 Rigondeaux takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:4
0:45 McGovern's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:4
0:52 Guillermo Rigondeaux is really fluid in his movement. 0:4
1:01 A hard jab by McGovern gets in. 0:7
1:10 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 0:7
1:21 McGovern just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:7
1:31 Some good body work by Rigondeaux, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:7
1:35 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made McGovern change his style. 2:7
1:35 You can see some increased swelling around the left of McGovern. 2:7
1:45 McGovern is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:7
1:51 Rigondeaux drops the right hand flush on Terry McGovern's chin! 6:7
1:51 McGovern seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:7
2:04 * Bulner is telling Rigondeaux to quit holding and hitting. 9:7
2:28 McGovern misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:7
2:39 Rigondeaux is giving McGovern a lot of side-to-side movement. 9:7
2:49 McGovern throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:7
2:51 Guillermo Rigondeaux pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 11:7
2:56 McGovern's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 11:7
3:00 Rigondeaux has McGovern blocked in! 11:7
3:00 McGovern shows Rigondeaux his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 13:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Josie Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Guillermo Rigondeaux's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of McGovern is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Terry McGovern still has distension. 0:0
0:13 McGovern is trying to free his gloves from under Rigondeaux's gloves. 0:0
0:18 Bulner has to break them apart. 0:0
0:32 Rigondeaux picks off the jab thrown by McGovern. 0:0
0:34 Rigondeaux scores with a rapid fire combination. 2:0
0:48 McGovern takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 6:0
0:48 That shot buckled McGovern's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 6:0
0:52 That swelling under the left eye of McGovern is definitely getting worse. 6:0
1:02 Rigondeaux slides along the far ropes. 6:0
1:06 Guillermo Rigondeaux has McGovern pinned! 6:0
1:11 Rigondeaux dances gracefully across the canvas 6:0
1:29 Rigondeaux moves into the lower right corner. 6:0
1:33 Terry McGovern really buried that punch into Rigondeaux's ribs. 6:4
1:33 Rigondeaux is hurt! 6:4
1:50 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:4
1:55 McGovern lands a solid hook! 6:8
1:55 Rigondeaux is dazed and he is in trouble!! 6:8
1:59 The swelling around Rigondeaux's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:8
2:07 McGovern backs into a neutral corner. 6:8
2:07 Rigondeaux rips a hook to the body. 8:8
2:16 McGovern doesn't have to look for Rigondeaux this round as He is right there in front of him. 8:8
2:23 Rigondeaux fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:8
2:30 That was a violent straight right by Terry McGovern! 8:12
2:30 Guillermo Rigondeaux was shaken by those blows! 8:12
2:47 McGovern lands a strong hook! 8:16
2:47 Rigondeaux's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:16
2:51 There's definitely a small bump under the left eye of Rigondeaux. 8:16
3:00 McGovern misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:16
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 10:16
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Rigondeaux is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce McGovern's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure McGovern's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Rigondeaux backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:13 McGovern misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:20 Rigondeaux connects with a solid hook! 5:0
0:20 McGovern was stunned by that blow! 5:0
0:24 The swelling is increasing around Terry McGovern's left. 5:0
0:29 McGovern's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 5:0
0:34 McGovern lands a vicious cross! 5:5
0:34 Rigondeaux was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:5
0:38 The increased swelling around the right eye of Rigondeaux is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:5
0:46 That cross by Rigondeaux landed with authority. His glove nearly disappeared in McGovern's stomach! 8:5
1:05 Rigondeaux has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 8:5
1:08 Rigondeaux is trapped in his opponents corner... 8:5
1:13 McGovern really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 8:9
1:13 Rigondeaux is gasping for air!! 8:9
1:29 McGovern takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 12:9
1:29 McGovern appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:9
1:34 The swelling under McGovern's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 12:9
1:39 McGovern pins Guillermo Rigondeaux in the corner! 12:9
1:43 McGovern wraps up Rigondeaux... Neither fighter will break... 12:9
1:54 The Referee breaks it up... 12:9
2:02 McGovern's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 12:9
2:16 McGovern just can't find the range with that uppercut. 12:9
2:19 Rigondeaux lands a hard, compact hook to the head of McGovern. 15:9
2:47 OH! McGovern landed the big hook flush! 15:13
2:47 Rigondeaux was stunned by that blow! 15:13
2:52 Rigondeaux's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 15:13
3:00 Terry McGovern leaves the jab just short. 15:13
3:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 15:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGovern was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Rigondeaux's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of McGovern is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, McGovern still has distension. 0:0
0:13 McGovern is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:15 Rigondeaux fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:24 McGovern got some great advice from Izzy Kline between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 2:0
0:31 Rigondeaux fires a shot, but it glances off McGovern's shoulder. 2:0
0:44 McGovern grabs Rigondeaux again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:0
0:56 Bulner is shouting at McGovern to break! 2:0
1:01 Rigondeaux is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
1:05 McGovern lands a strong cross! 2:4
1:05 Rigondeaux looks shaken! 2:4
1:10 Rigondeaux's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:4
1:19 McGovern and Rigondeaux are in a clinch, Bulner hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:4
1:23 Bulner has to break the clinch. 2:4
1:32 Rigondeaux lands a nice cross but McGovern turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:4
1:36 The swelling under McGovern's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:4
1:47 McGovern feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:4
1:51 McGovern bores in determined to maul Rigondeaux 4:4
2:03 McGovern has Guillermo Rigondeaux cornered! 4:4
2:07 McGovern scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:8
2:07 Rigondeaux is clutching his side! 4:8
2:17 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:8
2:17 Rigondeaux's jab connects to McGovern's head 6:8
2:27 An even exchange that sees both men score. 8:10
2:41 McGovern knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:10
3:00 Rigondeaux fires a lead right that Terry McGovern manages to avoid. 8:10
3:00 This fight is as close as it gets, one would be hard pressed to pick the better man at this time. 8:10
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Izzy Kline not only gave McGovern encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Rigondeaux. Now it's up to McGovern to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Rigondeaux's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of McGovern is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:07 McGovern eats a short cross from Rigondeaux amd backs away. 2:0
0:21 McGovern is either lucky or has radar. Guillermo Rigondeaux's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
0:32 Rigondeaux slips out of a corner, as McGovern attempts to trap him. 2:0
0:49 * Guillermo Rigondeaux walks into a uppercut and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 2:0
0:51 Bulner begins the count... 2:8
0:51 1 2:8
0:52 2 2:8
0:53 3 2:8
0:54 4 2:8
0:55 5 2:8
0:56 6 2:8
0:57 7 2:8
0:58 8 2:8
0:59 9 2:8
1:00 10! 2:8
1:00 * The referee reaches 10 and the fight's over. Rigondeaux has just suffered a knockout here in round 10! 2:8
Fight Result
Here's Michael Buffer with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 1:05 of round number 10. The winner and new WBO champion by knockout is...
Terry McGovern!
Score Cards
Manuel Veliz Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Guillermo Rigondeaux 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 87
Terry McGovern 9 9 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 84
Artie Aidala Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Guillermo Rigondeaux 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 86
Terry McGovern 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 85
Victor Salomon Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Guillermo Rigondeaux 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 86
Terry McGovern 9 9 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 84
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Guillermo Rigondeaux 30 29 29 27 30 30 27 30 27 259
Terry McGovern 27 28 30 30 24 27 30 27 30 253
Statistics
Categories Guillermo Rigondeaux Terry McGovern
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 3.20 2.30
Hooks / Round 4.00 5.40
Crosses / Round 3.50 5.00
Combinations / Round 3.70 2.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 2.80
Punches Landed / Round 19.00 17.70
Punches Missed / Round 32.90 57.90
Punching Accuracy 36.6% 23.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: Week #9 World Championship bouts
Support Bout
Sixto Escobar vs George Dixon
Fight info: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-3-22, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Sergey Krupenich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Adelaide Byrd (United States), Alfred Buqwana (South Africa) and James Howard (United States), ring card girl is Ali Malta, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sixto Escobar - Record: 8-0-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
In the blue corner: George Dixon - Record: 5-0-3 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:12 Dixon can't score with short uppercut inside. Escobar got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:15 Dixon takes a cross to the head from Escobar. 2:0
0:24 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 2:0
0:28 Dixon has promised a good showing tonight. 2:0
0:36 Dixon is trying to free his gloves from under Escobar's gloves. 2:0
0:40 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:49 Dixon slips in a quick cross. 2:2
1:03 Escobar fires a left hand that Dixon takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
1:17 Dixon gets his head on the chest of Escobar as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:4
1:27 Dixon lands a hard jab to the body of Sixto Escobar 2:7
1:40 Dixon hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Escobar. 2:9
1:52 The fighters are throwing punches now! Dixon is being much more effective in this exchange. 4:12
2:01 Dixon doesn't have to look for Sixto Escobar this round as He is right there in front of him. 4:12
2:09 Krupenich has to pull the fighters away from each other as George Dixon locks up Escobar's arms. 4:12
2:24 Krupenich pries them apart. 4:12
2:28 Escobar is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 4:12
2:37 Dixon fires a shot, but it glances off Escobar's shoulder. 4:12
2:46 Dixon has Escobar trapped! 4:12
2:46 Dixon connects with a cross. 4:14
2:55 Escobar said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:14
3:00 George Dixon is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:14
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 3:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Escobar looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:16 Dixon has Escobar trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:0
0:21 Dixon misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:29 Some good body work by Escobar, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:0
0:45 George Dixon picks off the hook by Escobar. 2:0
0:58 George Dixon throws a flurry of punches but Escobar either blocks or slips them. 2:0
1:05 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 2:0
1:13 Dixon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
1:25 Dixon misses with that combination. 2:0
1:31 Referee Krupenich is prodding both men to mix it up as the action has really slowed. 2:0
1:36 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 2:0
1:39 Sixto Escobar glances a hook off Dixon's side. 4:0
1:52 Escobar catches Dixon coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:0
1:52 Dixon is badly hurt! 8:0
2:09 Dixon shoots a cross to the midsection. 8:2
2:35 George Dixon isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Escobar fits. 8:2
2:40 The fighters are throwing punches but Escobar is being much more effective in this battle. 11:4
2:50 * Krupenich is telling Dixon to watch using an open glove. 11:6
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 12:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Escobar looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 George Dixon has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Escobar. 0:0
0:20 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:26 Dixon slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:31 Dixon is protecting the body nicely as Escobar fails to score inside. 0:0
0:33 George Dixon flicks a lead right to the head of Escobar. 0:2
0:47 Dixon suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:2
0:54 Escobar backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:54 Dixon scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:4
1:07 Dixon eats a short cross from Escobar amd backs away. 2:4
1:16 Dixon scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Escobar's jaw. 2:6
1:29 Escobar's jab connects to Dixon's head 4:6
1:41 Dixon brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:6
1:45 Dixon fires a lead right that Escobar manages to avoid. 4:6
1:47 Escobar throws another good combination that temporarily slows Dixon. 6:6
1:57 George Dixon moves into a neutral corner. 6:6
2:01 Dixon tries to muscle inside but Escobar clinches him. 6:6
2:10 Krupenich separates the two fighters. 6:6
2:22 Dixon swings...and misses. 6:6
2:25 Escobar cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 9:6
2:39 Escobar misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:6
2:46 Dixon's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 9:6
2:49 Dixon backs into his own corner... 9:6
2:54 Escobar connects with a violent cross! 13:6
2:54 That punch really rocked Dixon! 13:6
3:00 And that ends Round number 3. 12:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Dixon retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Those were mostly arm punches from Sixto Escobar but several got through. 2:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:16 Sixto Escobar lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
0:28 George Dixon retreats to his opponents corner... 4:0
0:33 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:0
0:48 Dixon works his way free! 4:0
0:56 Escobar retreats into the upper corner. 4:0
0:56 * Dixon is told to watch rabbit punching by Krupenich 4:2
1:26 Dixon lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:4
1:35 Escobar goes downstairs with a quick combination. 6:4
1:49 Dixon is either lucky or has radar. Escobar's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:4
1:51 Dixon throws the cross and scores to the head of Escobar. 6:6
2:05 Dixon is giving Escobar a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:6
2:12 Escobar scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:6
2:25 Dixon retreats to his own corner... 8:6
2:25 Escobar gets in a lead cross to Dixon's body. 10:6
2:36 Dixon pins Escobar in the corner! 10:6
2:36 Dixon throws the hook and connects. 10:8
2:48 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Escobar has gotten the better of the exchange. 13:10
3:00 Escobar pins Dixon's arms. Now they move apart. 13:10
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 13:10
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:09 Sixto Escobar has Dixon cornered! 0:0
0:09 A short hook to the head by Escobar 2:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:18 Escobar is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:0
0:32 Escobar grabs George Dixon's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Krupenich has to force Escobar to let go. 4:0
0:41 Escobar pushes George Dixon away. 4:0
0:45 Escobar is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:0
0:48 Escobar lands a nice cross but Dixon turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:0
1:00 Escobar has Dixon pinned! 6:0
1:00 Dixon and Escobar exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Dixon get in the most telling blows. 8:3
1:10 Some nice infighting ends with Escobar getting an uppercut in. 10:3
1:26 George Dixon is holding... 10:3
1:31 Sixto Escobar tries to get free... Here comes Krupenich to break them up... 10:3
1:35 Escobar traps Dixon in the corner! 10:3
1:40 Escobar tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 10:3
1:51 Escobar scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 12:3
2:01 Escobar likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Dixon's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 14:3
2:14 Escobar doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off George Dixon's head? 18:3
2:14 Dixon's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 18:3
2:27 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 20:5
2:43 Escobar is just missing by a hair with his punches. 20:5
2:46 Dixon lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Escobar. 20:7
2:56 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 20:7
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 5, forcing Krupenich to step in. 21:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sixto Escobar is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:18 Escobar slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:23 Dixon circles around the ring. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:27 Escobar received a pep talk from Pete Brodsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:32 Escobar does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Dixon's punches in close. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Escobar blasts home a hook. 2:0
0:44 Sixto Escobar is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:0
0:57 Escobar ties up Dixon... 4:0
1:02 Krupenich has to separate the two... 4:0
1:11 Dixon is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Escobar. 4:0
1:22 We have a lull in the action. 4:0
1:26 Dixon backs into the lower right corner. 4:0
1:30 Dixon usues his legs to avoid Escobar's punches. 4:0
1:38 Dixon moves into the lower corner. 4:0
1:42 No one is going to confuse Escobar with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:0
1:47 Dixon is forced into his own corner... 4:0
1:47 Escobar slips in a jab to the body 6:0
2:02 Dixon attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 6:0
2:05 Escobar gets in a hook to the body of Dixon. 8:0
2:18 Escobar is really focused in this round. 8:0
2:25 Dixon frees himself from Sixto Escobar's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:0
2:37 Escobar tries to drop the right hand over the top but Dixon ducks under it. 8:0
2:39 Dixon shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:2
2:48 Not much steam behind Escobar's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 10:2
3:00 Escobar has Dixon blocked in! 10:2
3:00 Escobar lets his hands go inside, but Dixon protects his body well. 10:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 11:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Escobar rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Escobar's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Dixon bounces off the ropes, challenging Sixto Escobar to come get him. 0:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:18 Sixto Escobar bangs a right cross off the face of Dixon. 2:0
0:39 Escobar bulls his way inside, pushing Dixon up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 2:0
0:43 Escobar slides into the corner... 2:0
0:43 Dixon fires a punch over the jab of Escobar and gets it in for points. 2:2
1:00 Sixto Escobar has George Dixon trapped! 2:2
1:05 Escobar is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Dixon a decent target to shoot for. 2:2
1:10 Escobar has Dixon trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:2
1:10 Escobar moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:2
1:24 Dixon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sixto Escobar. 4:2
1:26 Escobar feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Dixon's chin. 6:2
1:35 Dixon scores with a glancing cross. 6:4
1:48 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Escobar lands a short uppercut to the chin of Dixon. 8:4
2:02 Dixon is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Escobar can't throw punches, I guess. 8:4
2:06 Krupenich separates the two... 8:4
2:11 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 8:4
2:11 A quick hook to the body by George Dixon 8:6
2:23 Escobar scores with a cross to the belly. 10:6
2:40 Dixon ties up Escobar. 10:6
2:49 Krupenich breaks them up... 10:6
2:53 Escobar pulls his trunks up. 10:6
2:57 Escobar slides into a neutral corner... 10:6
2:57 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now George Dixon lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Escobar. 10:8
3:00 Escobar spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 11:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Krupenich motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Escobar got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pete Brodsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:10 Dixon wraps up Escobar... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:19 Dixon and Escobar each take a step back. 0:0
0:19 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Escobar is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are flailing away but Dixon is definitely landing the better punches. 2:3
0:36 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:3
0:41 Dixon throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Escobar but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:3
0:43 Escobar gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Dixon with an uppercut. 4:3
1:00 Dixon pins Sixto Escobar's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:3
1:12 Dixon finally lets go of Escobar. 4:3
1:17 Escobar is blocked in his opponents corner... 4:3
1:21 Dixon wings a big left hand at Escobar but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:3
1:29 Escobar moves into the lower corner. 4:3
1:38 * A solid hook drops Escobar on his back! 4:3
1:40 Krupenich crouches over Sixto Escobar and begins to count.. 4:10
1:40 1 4:10
1:41 2 4:10
1:42 3 4:10
1:43 4 4:10
1:44 5 4:10
1:44 * Escobar is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Dixon. 4:10
1:44 Krupenich seems convinced that Escobar is ok, and the fight will continue! 4:10
1:44 Dixon has Escobar is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 4:10
1:57 Dixon tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Escobar blocks it. 4:10
2:09 Dixon darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:10
2:13 Dixon has Escobar trapped! 4:10
2:17 Dixon misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:10
2:28 Dixon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:10
2:48 * Escobar hits the deck after a huge cross and he looks hurt. 4:10
2:51 Krupenich points George Dixon to a neutral corner and begins the count over Escobar... 4:17
2:51 1 4:17
2:52 2 4:17
2:53 3 4:17
2:54 4 4:17
2:55 5 4:17
2:56 6 4:17
2:56 * Sixto Escobar is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 4:17
2:56 Krupenich waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 4:17
3:00 Escobar appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:17
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 4:17
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dixon is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:15 Dixon is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:25 Escobar just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:37 Dixon tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:44 Dixon pins Escobar in the corner! 0:0
0:44 George Dixon gets off a jab to the solar plexus 0:2
0:57 Dixon just comes up short with the hook. 0:2
1:12 Escobar lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:2
1:12 Dixon is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:2
1:26 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Dixon! 4:2
1:28 Escobar gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Dixon. 6:2
1:42 Dixon wraps up Escobar. 6:2
1:46 Referee Krupenich has to separate the two... 6:2
1:56 George Dixon back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Escobar. 6:2
1:56 The knockdown suffered by Escobar should have made that last round Dixon's by a wide margin. 6:2
2:01 Dixon scores with a nice right cross. 6:4
2:14 Dixon traps Sixto Escobar in the corner! 6:4
2:14 Dixon bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 6:6
2:27 That uppercut from Dixon just missed. 6:6
2:34 Dixon has Escobar cornered! 6:6
2:39 Escobar is challenging Dixon to fight him and quit clinching. 6:6
2:48 Krupenich has to break the clinch. 6:6
3:00 Dixon smothers Escobar's attack with a clinch! 6:6
3:00 * The referee cautions Escobar about leaning on Dixon's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 6:6
3:00 It looks like Escobar has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:6
3:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 6:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Dixon feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:12 Dixon is running out of gas... 0:2
0:12 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 0:2
0:23 Escobar moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:28 Dixon wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Escobar's defense. 0:2
0:35 Escobar slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:39 Dixon lands a crushing hook! 0:6
0:39 That shot has Escobar hurt! 0:6
0:48 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Dixon can land a solid one. 0:8
1:02 Dixon telegraphed that shot and Escobar ducks under it easily. 0:8
1:09 Dixon takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 4:8
1:09 That's the shot Escobar hoped to land! Dixon looks bad after that series of blows. 4:8
1:21 Sixto Escobar moves into the near right corner. 4:8
1:25 Considering the clinch Dixon has on Sixto Escobar it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Escobar pushes him away. 4:8
1:34 Krupenich separates the two... 4:8
1:43 Dixon drops the right hand flush on Escobar's chin! 4:12
1:43 Escobar looks stunned! 4:12
1:57 Sixto Escobar scores with a quick hook to the head of Dixon after Dixon missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:12
2:11 That punch actually went behind Escobar's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Dixon. 6:12
2:13 * Escobar has Dixon in a headlock as he rains down punches, Krupenich breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 9:12
2:31 Escobar is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 9:12
2:34 Escobar lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Dixon on the end of that punch. 11:12
2:52 Escobar lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Dixon. 11:12
3:00 George Dixon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:12
3:00 It looks like Escobar has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:12
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 11:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Dixon is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:13 Escobar grabs Dixon. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Referee Krupenich separates the two... 0:0
0:17 George Dixon is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:0
0:22 Pete Brodsky seemed to pump up Escobar between rounds. 0:0
0:22 Dixon fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:31 Escobar is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:2
0:34 Dixon traps Escobar in the corner! 0:2
0:39 Dixon is flicking the jab, trying to keep Sixto Escobar at long range. 0:2
0:51 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Dixon is scoring more than Escobar. 2:5
1:06 Escobar pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:5
1:17 Dixon is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 2:5
1:22 Dixon is really focused in this round. 2:5
1:25 Escobar has Dixon trapped! 2:5
1:30 Krupenich tries to separate the boxers but Escobar has a vice-like grip on Dixon. 2:5
1:34 Krupenich steps in and breaks it up. 2:5
1:39 Dixon feints, looking for an opening. 2:5
1:46 Escobar traps Dixon's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Krupenich breaks it up. 2:5
1:51 Krupenich moves in to break the clinch. 2:5
1:56 Dixon is keeping away from the ropes. 2:5
1:56 George Dixon lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Sixto "El Gallito" Escobar's midsection. 2:7
2:12 Dixon looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 2:7
2:26 Sixto Escobar has Dixon pinned! 2:7
2:30 Escobar has his arms wrapped around Dixon... Now they separate. 2:7
2:35 Dixon pushes Escobar away. 2:7
2:47 Dixon is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Escobar. 2:7
2:51 Dixon uses his shoulder to force Escobar out of the clinch. 2:7
3:00 Sixto Escobar just landed a three punch combo! 6:7
3:00 Dixon was staggered by those punches! 6:7
3:00 It looks like Escobar has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:7
3:00 Dixon breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 11 ends. 5:9
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Malta exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 12. There it is! 0:0
0:18 Dixon is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Escobar attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:27 Dixon fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:38 Both fighters are looking to catch their second wind. 0:0
0:50 Escobar misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
1:02 Escobar traps Dixon in the corner! 0:0
1:02 Sixto Escobar misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:0
1:17 Escobar works his way in and leans on Dixon... 2:0
1:21 Krupenich separates them. 2:0
1:35 Escobar leaves the jab just short. 2:0
1:38 Dixon gets inside and fires a hook to Escobar's body. 2:2
1:47 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:2
1:51 Dixon just misses with a huge shot as Escobar chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:2
2:00 Escobar retreats into a neutral corner. 2:2
2:00 Dixon lands a stinging jab. 2:4
2:14 George Dixon dances gracefully across the canvas 2:4
2:22 Escobar is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:4
2:30 Escobar is holding on to Dixon. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:4
2:34 Krupenich moves them apart. 2:4
2:39 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 2:4
2:50 Dixon feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:4
2:56 Escobar moves into the lower right corner. 2:4
2:56 Dixon lets a quick hook go, catching Escobar moving in. 2:6
3:00 Escobar appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:6
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Escobar's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 12. 1:8
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Escobar didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:09 He fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:18 Whatever Dennie Mancini said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Dixon has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 2:0
0:22 Dixon looks to work the body, but Escobar covers up nicely. 2:0
0:25 Escobar scores with a quick one-two to Dixon's midsection 4:0
0:37 Dixon backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:41 Dixon takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 8:0
0:41 Dixon appears shaken by that punch! 8:0
0:55 Dixon smothers Escobar's attack as Sixto Escobar tries to get off some shots inside. 8:0
1:07 Escobar looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Dixon. 8:0
1:16 Dixon pins Escobar's arms! The fighters are tied up... 8:0
1:27 Referee Krupenich steps in to break it up. 8:0
1:39 Escobar cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Dixon had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:0
1:48 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 8:0
1:55 Escobar's not even close with the combination. 8:0
2:02 Dixon is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 8:0
2:14 Escobar just comes up short with the combination. 8:0
2:28 Dixon clinches... Escobar gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:0
2:32 Dixon shoves Escobar away. 8:0
2:41 Dixon wraps his arms around Sixto Escobar. 8:0
2:46 Krupenich has to break them apart. 8:0
2:56 Dixon comes in low. Escobar puts a headlock on him. Krupenich knocks Escobar's arm off George Dixon's head. 8:0
3:00 Krupenich is shouting at Escobar to break! 8:0
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:1
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Escobar and Dixon leave their corners. 0:0
0:13 Sixto Escobar had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 3:2
0:17 Escobar is losing his legs... 3:2
0:30 A brutal uppercut from Escobar connects to the solar plexus! 7:2
0:30 Dixon looks shaken! 7:2
0:45 Dixon pins Escobar in the corner! 7:2
0:49 Dixon grabs and holds Escobar... 7:2
0:54 Krupenich is shouting at Dixon to break! 7:2
1:12 Dixon clamps Escobar's arms to his side and holds on until Krupenich breaks the hold. 7:2
1:21 Krupenich separates them. 7:2
1:31 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 7:2
1:31 Dixon scores to Escobar's midsection with a combination. 7:4
1:47 Dixon misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:4
2:02 Escobar looks for a breather; he grabs Dixon and holds on. Dixon pushes Escobar off and looks for an opening. 7:4
2:12 Krupenich has to break the clinch. 7:4
2:18 Dixon retreats into the left corner. 7:4
2:23 Escobar is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 7:4
2:32 Escobar whiffs with the hook. 7:4
2:38 Neither fighter is very active and the fans are letting them hear about it. 7:4
2:45 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 7:4
2:45 Dixon gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 7:6
2:58 Krupenich yells at the fighters to separate but Escobar and Dixon are a tangle of arms. 7:6
3:00 Krupenich separates the two fighters. 7:6
3:00 There's the bell. Escobar wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 14 is history. 7:5
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Escobar is clinching... 0:0
0:24 Referee Krupenich separates the two... 0:0
0:37 Escobar leans on the ropes and motions for Dixon to come in. 0:0
0:47 Escobar feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:51 Escobar traps Dixon in the corner! 0:0
0:56 Escobar fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
1:03 Escobar can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 2:0
1:16 Sixto Escobar is really focused in this round. 2:0
1:20 Dixon eats a jab from Escobar 4:0
1:42 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
1:51 Krupenich is shouting at Dixon to break! 4:0
2:02 Sixto Escobar moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:0
2:20 Escobar connects with a solid cross! 10:0
2:20 George Dixon's knee almost touched the canvas... 10:0
2:30 Dixon retreats into a neutral corner. 10:0
2:35 George Dixon uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Escobar tries vainly to score. 10:0
2:45 George Dixon is trapped in Escobar's corner... 10:0
2:49 Escobar tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 10:0
2:53 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 10:0
3:00 Escobar's misses as Dixon backpedals away. 10:0
3:00 Escobar appears to have this fight under control. 10:0
3:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 11:1
Fight Result
Let's go to Henry Jones for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Adelaide Byrd, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Sixto Escobar
Alfred Buqwana, South Africa scores the bout 143 to 141 for George Dixon
James Howard, United States scores it 142 to 142
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Adelaide Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 7 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 143
George Dixon 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 141
Alfred Buqwana Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 7 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 141
George Dixon 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 143
James Howard Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 7 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 142
George Dixon 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 27 30 30 29 30 29 30 21 30 27 27 27 30 29 30 426
George Dixon 30 27 27 28 27 28 27 30 30 30 30 30 27 28 27 426
Statistics
Categories Sixto Escobar George Dixon
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 6.33 3.20
Hooks / Round 3.67 5.87
Crosses / Round 4.80 2.80
Combinations / Round 4.00 2.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.47 5.40
Punches Landed / Round 23.27 19.93
Punches Missed / Round 39.73 57.47
Punching Accuracy 36.9% 25.8%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Open Glove 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 2
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 1 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Sixto Escobar vs George Dixon
Fight info: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-3-22, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Sergey Krupenich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Adelaide Byrd (United States), Alfred Buqwana (South Africa) and James Howard (United States), ring card girl is Ali Malta, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sixto Escobar - Record: 8-0-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
In the blue corner: George Dixon - Record: 5-0-3 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:12 Dixon can't score with short uppercut inside. Escobar got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:15 Dixon takes a cross to the head from Escobar. 2:0
0:24 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 2:0
0:28 Dixon has promised a good showing tonight. 2:0
0:36 Dixon is trying to free his gloves from under Escobar's gloves. 2:0
0:40 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:49 Dixon slips in a quick cross. 2:2
1:03 Escobar fires a left hand that Dixon takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
1:17 Dixon gets his head on the chest of Escobar as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:4
1:27 Dixon lands a hard jab to the body of Sixto Escobar 2:7
1:40 Dixon hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Escobar. 2:9
1:52 The fighters are throwing punches now! Dixon is being much more effective in this exchange. 4:12
2:01 Dixon doesn't have to look for Sixto Escobar this round as He is right there in front of him. 4:12
2:09 Krupenich has to pull the fighters away from each other as George Dixon locks up Escobar's arms. 4:12
2:24 Krupenich pries them apart. 4:12
2:28 Escobar is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 4:12
2:37 Dixon fires a shot, but it glances off Escobar's shoulder. 4:12
2:46 Dixon has Escobar trapped! 4:12
2:46 Dixon connects with a cross. 4:14
2:55 Escobar said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:14
3:00 George Dixon is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:14
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 3:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Escobar looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:16 Dixon has Escobar trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:0
0:21 Dixon misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:29 Some good body work by Escobar, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:0
0:45 George Dixon picks off the hook by Escobar. 2:0
0:58 George Dixon throws a flurry of punches but Escobar either blocks or slips them. 2:0
1:05 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 2:0
1:13 Dixon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
1:25 Dixon misses with that combination. 2:0
1:31 Referee Krupenich is prodding both men to mix it up as the action has really slowed. 2:0
1:36 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 2:0
1:39 Sixto Escobar glances a hook off Dixon's side. 4:0
1:52 Escobar catches Dixon coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:0
1:52 Dixon is badly hurt! 8:0
2:09 Dixon shoots a cross to the midsection. 8:2
2:35 George Dixon isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Escobar fits. 8:2
2:40 The fighters are throwing punches but Escobar is being much more effective in this battle. 11:4
2:50 * Krupenich is telling Dixon to watch using an open glove. 11:6
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 12:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Escobar looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 George Dixon has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Escobar. 0:0
0:20 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:26 Dixon slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:31 Dixon is protecting the body nicely as Escobar fails to score inside. 0:0
0:33 George Dixon flicks a lead right to the head of Escobar. 0:2
0:47 Dixon suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:2
0:54 Escobar backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:54 Dixon scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:4
1:07 Dixon eats a short cross from Escobar amd backs away. 2:4
1:16 Dixon scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Escobar's jaw. 2:6
1:29 Escobar's jab connects to Dixon's head 4:6
1:41 Dixon brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:6
1:45 Dixon fires a lead right that Escobar manages to avoid. 4:6
1:47 Escobar throws another good combination that temporarily slows Dixon. 6:6
1:57 George Dixon moves into a neutral corner. 6:6
2:01 Dixon tries to muscle inside but Escobar clinches him. 6:6
2:10 Krupenich separates the two fighters. 6:6
2:22 Dixon swings...and misses. 6:6
2:25 Escobar cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 9:6
2:39 Escobar misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:6
2:46 Dixon's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 9:6
2:49 Dixon backs into his own corner... 9:6
2:54 Escobar connects with a violent cross! 13:6
2:54 That punch really rocked Dixon! 13:6
3:00 And that ends Round number 3. 12:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Dixon retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Those were mostly arm punches from Sixto Escobar but several got through. 2:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:16 Sixto Escobar lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
0:28 George Dixon retreats to his opponents corner... 4:0
0:33 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:0
0:48 Dixon works his way free! 4:0
0:56 Escobar retreats into the upper corner. 4:0
0:56 * Dixon is told to watch rabbit punching by Krupenich 4:2
1:26 Dixon lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:4
1:35 Escobar goes downstairs with a quick combination. 6:4
1:49 Dixon is either lucky or has radar. Escobar's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:4
1:51 Dixon throws the cross and scores to the head of Escobar. 6:6
2:05 Dixon is giving Escobar a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:6
2:12 Escobar scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:6
2:25 Dixon retreats to his own corner... 8:6
2:25 Escobar gets in a lead cross to Dixon's body. 10:6
2:36 Dixon pins Escobar in the corner! 10:6
2:36 Dixon throws the hook and connects. 10:8
2:48 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Escobar has gotten the better of the exchange. 13:10
3:00 Escobar pins Dixon's arms. Now they move apart. 13:10
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 13:10
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:09 Sixto Escobar has Dixon cornered! 0:0
0:09 A short hook to the head by Escobar 2:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:18 Escobar is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:0
0:32 Escobar grabs George Dixon's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Krupenich has to force Escobar to let go. 4:0
0:41 Escobar pushes George Dixon away. 4:0
0:45 Escobar is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:0
0:48 Escobar lands a nice cross but Dixon turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:0
1:00 Escobar has Dixon pinned! 6:0
1:00 Dixon and Escobar exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Dixon get in the most telling blows. 8:3
1:10 Some nice infighting ends with Escobar getting an uppercut in. 10:3
1:26 George Dixon is holding... 10:3
1:31 Sixto Escobar tries to get free... Here comes Krupenich to break them up... 10:3
1:35 Escobar traps Dixon in the corner! 10:3
1:40 Escobar tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 10:3
1:51 Escobar scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 12:3
2:01 Escobar likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Dixon's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 14:3
2:14 Escobar doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off George Dixon's head? 18:3
2:14 Dixon's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 18:3
2:27 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 20:5
2:43 Escobar is just missing by a hair with his punches. 20:5
2:46 Dixon lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Escobar. 20:7
2:56 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 20:7
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 5, forcing Krupenich to step in. 21:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sixto Escobar is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:18 Escobar slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:23 Dixon circles around the ring. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:27 Escobar received a pep talk from Pete Brodsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:32 Escobar does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Dixon's punches in close. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Escobar blasts home a hook. 2:0
0:44 Sixto Escobar is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:0
0:57 Escobar ties up Dixon... 4:0
1:02 Krupenich has to separate the two... 4:0
1:11 Dixon is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Escobar. 4:0
1:22 We have a lull in the action. 4:0
1:26 Dixon backs into the lower right corner. 4:0
1:30 Dixon usues his legs to avoid Escobar's punches. 4:0
1:38 Dixon moves into the lower corner. 4:0
1:42 No one is going to confuse Escobar with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:0
1:47 Dixon is forced into his own corner... 4:0
1:47 Escobar slips in a jab to the body 6:0
2:02 Dixon attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 6:0
2:05 Escobar gets in a hook to the body of Dixon. 8:0
2:18 Escobar is really focused in this round. 8:0
2:25 Dixon frees himself from Sixto Escobar's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:0
2:37 Escobar tries to drop the right hand over the top but Dixon ducks under it. 8:0
2:39 Dixon shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:2
2:48 Not much steam behind Escobar's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 10:2
3:00 Escobar has Dixon blocked in! 10:2
3:00 Escobar lets his hands go inside, but Dixon protects his body well. 10:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 11:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Escobar rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Escobar's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Dixon bounces off the ropes, challenging Sixto Escobar to come get him. 0:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:18 Sixto Escobar bangs a right cross off the face of Dixon. 2:0
0:39 Escobar bulls his way inside, pushing Dixon up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 2:0
0:43 Escobar slides into the corner... 2:0
0:43 Dixon fires a punch over the jab of Escobar and gets it in for points. 2:2
1:00 Sixto Escobar has George Dixon trapped! 2:2
1:05 Escobar is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Dixon a decent target to shoot for. 2:2
1:10 Escobar has Dixon trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:2
1:10 Escobar moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:2
1:24 Dixon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sixto Escobar. 4:2
1:26 Escobar feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Dixon's chin. 6:2
1:35 Dixon scores with a glancing cross. 6:4
1:48 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Escobar lands a short uppercut to the chin of Dixon. 8:4
2:02 Dixon is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Escobar can't throw punches, I guess. 8:4
2:06 Krupenich separates the two... 8:4
2:11 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 8:4
2:11 A quick hook to the body by George Dixon 8:6
2:23 Escobar scores with a cross to the belly. 10:6
2:40 Dixon ties up Escobar. 10:6
2:49 Krupenich breaks them up... 10:6
2:53 Escobar pulls his trunks up. 10:6
2:57 Escobar slides into a neutral corner... 10:6
2:57 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now George Dixon lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Escobar. 10:8
3:00 Escobar spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 11:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Krupenich motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Escobar got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pete Brodsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:10 Dixon wraps up Escobar... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:19 Dixon and Escobar each take a step back. 0:0
0:19 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Escobar is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are flailing away but Dixon is definitely landing the better punches. 2:3
0:36 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:3
0:41 Dixon throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Escobar but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:3
0:43 Escobar gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Dixon with an uppercut. 4:3
1:00 Dixon pins Sixto Escobar's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:3
1:12 Dixon finally lets go of Escobar. 4:3
1:17 Escobar is blocked in his opponents corner... 4:3
1:21 Dixon wings a big left hand at Escobar but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:3
1:29 Escobar moves into the lower corner. 4:3
1:38 * A solid hook drops Escobar on his back! 4:3
1:40 Krupenich crouches over Sixto Escobar and begins to count.. 4:10
1:40 1 4:10
1:41 2 4:10
1:42 3 4:10
1:43 4 4:10
1:44 5 4:10
1:44 * Escobar is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Dixon. 4:10
1:44 Krupenich seems convinced that Escobar is ok, and the fight will continue! 4:10
1:44 Dixon has Escobar is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 4:10
1:57 Dixon tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Escobar blocks it. 4:10
2:09 Dixon darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:10
2:13 Dixon has Escobar trapped! 4:10
2:17 Dixon misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:10
2:28 Dixon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:10
2:48 * Escobar hits the deck after a huge cross and he looks hurt. 4:10
2:51 Krupenich points George Dixon to a neutral corner and begins the count over Escobar... 4:17
2:51 1 4:17
2:52 2 4:17
2:53 3 4:17
2:54 4 4:17
2:55 5 4:17
2:56 6 4:17
2:56 * Sixto Escobar is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 4:17
2:56 Krupenich waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 4:17
3:00 Escobar appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:17
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 4:17
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dixon is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:15 Dixon is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:25 Escobar just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:37 Dixon tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:44 Dixon pins Escobar in the corner! 0:0
0:44 George Dixon gets off a jab to the solar plexus 0:2
0:57 Dixon just comes up short with the hook. 0:2
1:12 Escobar lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:2
1:12 Dixon is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:2
1:26 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Dixon! 4:2
1:28 Escobar gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Dixon. 6:2
1:42 Dixon wraps up Escobar. 6:2
1:46 Referee Krupenich has to separate the two... 6:2
1:56 George Dixon back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Escobar. 6:2
1:56 The knockdown suffered by Escobar should have made that last round Dixon's by a wide margin. 6:2
2:01 Dixon scores with a nice right cross. 6:4
2:14 Dixon traps Sixto Escobar in the corner! 6:4
2:14 Dixon bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 6:6
2:27 That uppercut from Dixon just missed. 6:6
2:34 Dixon has Escobar cornered! 6:6
2:39 Escobar is challenging Dixon to fight him and quit clinching. 6:6
2:48 Krupenich has to break the clinch. 6:6
3:00 Dixon smothers Escobar's attack with a clinch! 6:6
3:00 * The referee cautions Escobar about leaning on Dixon's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 6:6
3:00 It looks like Escobar has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:6
3:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 6:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Dixon feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:12 Dixon is running out of gas... 0:2
0:12 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 0:2
0:23 Escobar moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:28 Dixon wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Escobar's defense. 0:2
0:35 Escobar slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:39 Dixon lands a crushing hook! 0:6
0:39 That shot has Escobar hurt! 0:6
0:48 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Dixon can land a solid one. 0:8
1:02 Dixon telegraphed that shot and Escobar ducks under it easily. 0:8
1:09 Dixon takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 4:8
1:09 That's the shot Escobar hoped to land! Dixon looks bad after that series of blows. 4:8
1:21 Sixto Escobar moves into the near right corner. 4:8
1:25 Considering the clinch Dixon has on Sixto Escobar it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Escobar pushes him away. 4:8
1:34 Krupenich separates the two... 4:8
1:43 Dixon drops the right hand flush on Escobar's chin! 4:12
1:43 Escobar looks stunned! 4:12
1:57 Sixto Escobar scores with a quick hook to the head of Dixon after Dixon missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:12
2:11 That punch actually went behind Escobar's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Dixon. 6:12
2:13 * Escobar has Dixon in a headlock as he rains down punches, Krupenich breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 9:12
2:31 Escobar is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 9:12
2:34 Escobar lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Dixon on the end of that punch. 11:12
2:52 Escobar lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Dixon. 11:12
3:00 George Dixon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:12
3:00 It looks like Escobar has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:12
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 11:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Dixon is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:13 Escobar grabs Dixon. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Referee Krupenich separates the two... 0:0
0:17 George Dixon is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:0
0:22 Pete Brodsky seemed to pump up Escobar between rounds. 0:0
0:22 Dixon fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:31 Escobar is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:2
0:34 Dixon traps Escobar in the corner! 0:2
0:39 Dixon is flicking the jab, trying to keep Sixto Escobar at long range. 0:2
0:51 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Dixon is scoring more than Escobar. 2:5
1:06 Escobar pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:5
1:17 Dixon is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 2:5
1:22 Dixon is really focused in this round. 2:5
1:25 Escobar has Dixon trapped! 2:5
1:30 Krupenich tries to separate the boxers but Escobar has a vice-like grip on Dixon. 2:5
1:34 Krupenich steps in and breaks it up. 2:5
1:39 Dixon feints, looking for an opening. 2:5
1:46 Escobar traps Dixon's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Krupenich breaks it up. 2:5
1:51 Krupenich moves in to break the clinch. 2:5
1:56 Dixon is keeping away from the ropes. 2:5
1:56 George Dixon lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Sixto "El Gallito" Escobar's midsection. 2:7
2:12 Dixon looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 2:7
2:26 Sixto Escobar has Dixon pinned! 2:7
2:30 Escobar has his arms wrapped around Dixon... Now they separate. 2:7
2:35 Dixon pushes Escobar away. 2:7
2:47 Dixon is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Escobar. 2:7
2:51 Dixon uses his shoulder to force Escobar out of the clinch. 2:7
3:00 Sixto Escobar just landed a three punch combo! 6:7
3:00 Dixon was staggered by those punches! 6:7
3:00 It looks like Escobar has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:7
3:00 Dixon breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 11 ends. 5:9
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Malta exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 12. There it is! 0:0
0:18 Dixon is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Escobar attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:27 Dixon fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:38 Both fighters are looking to catch their second wind. 0:0
0:50 Escobar misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
1:02 Escobar traps Dixon in the corner! 0:0
1:02 Sixto Escobar misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:0
1:17 Escobar works his way in and leans on Dixon... 2:0
1:21 Krupenich separates them. 2:0
1:35 Escobar leaves the jab just short. 2:0
1:38 Dixon gets inside and fires a hook to Escobar's body. 2:2
1:47 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:2
1:51 Dixon just misses with a huge shot as Escobar chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:2
2:00 Escobar retreats into a neutral corner. 2:2
2:00 Dixon lands a stinging jab. 2:4
2:14 George Dixon dances gracefully across the canvas 2:4
2:22 Escobar is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:4
2:30 Escobar is holding on to Dixon. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:4
2:34 Krupenich moves them apart. 2:4
2:39 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 2:4
2:50 Dixon feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:4
2:56 Escobar moves into the lower right corner. 2:4
2:56 Dixon lets a quick hook go, catching Escobar moving in. 2:6
3:00 Escobar appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:6
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Escobar's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 12. 1:8
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Escobar didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:09 He fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:18 Whatever Dennie Mancini said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Dixon has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 2:0
0:22 Dixon looks to work the body, but Escobar covers up nicely. 2:0
0:25 Escobar scores with a quick one-two to Dixon's midsection 4:0
0:37 Dixon backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:41 Dixon takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 8:0
0:41 Dixon appears shaken by that punch! 8:0
0:55 Dixon smothers Escobar's attack as Sixto Escobar tries to get off some shots inside. 8:0
1:07 Escobar looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Dixon. 8:0
1:16 Dixon pins Escobar's arms! The fighters are tied up... 8:0
1:27 Referee Krupenich steps in to break it up. 8:0
1:39 Escobar cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Dixon had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:0
1:48 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 8:0
1:55 Escobar's not even close with the combination. 8:0
2:02 Dixon is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 8:0
2:14 Escobar just comes up short with the combination. 8:0
2:28 Dixon clinches... Escobar gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:0
2:32 Dixon shoves Escobar away. 8:0
2:41 Dixon wraps his arms around Sixto Escobar. 8:0
2:46 Krupenich has to break them apart. 8:0
2:56 Dixon comes in low. Escobar puts a headlock on him. Krupenich knocks Escobar's arm off George Dixon's head. 8:0
3:00 Krupenich is shouting at Escobar to break! 8:0
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:1
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Escobar and Dixon leave their corners. 0:0
0:13 Sixto Escobar had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 3:2
0:17 Escobar is losing his legs... 3:2
0:30 A brutal uppercut from Escobar connects to the solar plexus! 7:2
0:30 Dixon looks shaken! 7:2
0:45 Dixon pins Escobar in the corner! 7:2
0:49 Dixon grabs and holds Escobar... 7:2
0:54 Krupenich is shouting at Dixon to break! 7:2
1:12 Dixon clamps Escobar's arms to his side and holds on until Krupenich breaks the hold. 7:2
1:21 Krupenich separates them. 7:2
1:31 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 7:2
1:31 Dixon scores to Escobar's midsection with a combination. 7:4
1:47 Dixon misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:4
2:02 Escobar looks for a breather; he grabs Dixon and holds on. Dixon pushes Escobar off and looks for an opening. 7:4
2:12 Krupenich has to break the clinch. 7:4
2:18 Dixon retreats into the left corner. 7:4
2:23 Escobar is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 7:4
2:32 Escobar whiffs with the hook. 7:4
2:38 Neither fighter is very active and the fans are letting them hear about it. 7:4
2:45 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 7:4
2:45 Dixon gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 7:6
2:58 Krupenich yells at the fighters to separate but Escobar and Dixon are a tangle of arms. 7:6
3:00 Krupenich separates the two fighters. 7:6
3:00 There's the bell. Escobar wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 14 is history. 7:5
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Escobar is clinching... 0:0
0:24 Referee Krupenich separates the two... 0:0
0:37 Escobar leans on the ropes and motions for Dixon to come in. 0:0
0:47 Escobar feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:51 Escobar traps Dixon in the corner! 0:0
0:56 Escobar fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
1:03 Escobar can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 2:0
1:16 Sixto Escobar is really focused in this round. 2:0
1:20 Dixon eats a jab from Escobar 4:0
1:42 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
1:51 Krupenich is shouting at Dixon to break! 4:0
2:02 Sixto Escobar moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:0
2:20 Escobar connects with a solid cross! 10:0
2:20 George Dixon's knee almost touched the canvas... 10:0
2:30 Dixon retreats into a neutral corner. 10:0
2:35 George Dixon uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Escobar tries vainly to score. 10:0
2:45 George Dixon is trapped in Escobar's corner... 10:0
2:49 Escobar tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 10:0
2:53 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 10:0
3:00 Escobar's misses as Dixon backpedals away. 10:0
3:00 Escobar appears to have this fight under control. 10:0
3:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 11:1
Fight Result
Let's go to Henry Jones for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Adelaide Byrd, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Sixto Escobar
Alfred Buqwana, South Africa scores the bout 143 to 141 for George Dixon
James Howard, United States scores it 142 to 142
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Adelaide Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 7 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 143
George Dixon 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 141
Alfred Buqwana Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 7 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 141
George Dixon 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 143
James Howard Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 7 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 142
George Dixon 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sixto Escobar 27 30 30 29 30 29 30 21 30 27 27 27 30 29 30 426
George Dixon 30 27 27 28 27 28 27 30 30 30 30 30 27 28 27 426
Statistics
Categories Sixto Escobar George Dixon
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 6.33 3.20
Hooks / Round 3.67 5.87
Crosses / Round 4.80 2.80
Combinations / Round 4.00 2.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.47 5.40
Punches Landed / Round 23.27 19.93
Punches Missed / Round 39.73 57.47
Punching Accuracy 36.9% 25.8%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Open Glove 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 2
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 1 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: Week #9 World Championship bouts
Co-Feature
Jeff Fenech vs Jimmy Carruthers
Fight info: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-3-22, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Malcolm Bulner, the bout will be scored by three judges: Esa Lehtosaari (Finland), Des Bloyd (Australia) and Gustavo Padilla (Panama), ring card girl is Juliet Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jeff Fenech - Record: 6-1-1 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Al Braverman
In the blue corner: Jimmy Carruthers - Record: 6-0-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:14 Fenech is motioning with his gloves for Carruthers to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:23 Fenech lands a vicious hook! 4:0
0:23 Carruthers was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:32 Carruthers can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 4:2
0:46 Carruthers lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fenech. 4:2
0:48 Fenech straightens Carruthers up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 7:2
1:02 Carruthers grabs Fenech. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 7:2
1:11 Bulner has to separate the two... 7:2
1:21 The quickness and footwork of Carruthers is definitely keeping Fenech off balance. 7:2
1:30 Carruthers ties up Fenech. 7:2
1:35 Referee Bulner has to separate the two... 7:2
1:47 Carruthers throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:2
2:04 Carruthers doubles up to the body. He got Fenech's attention with those shots. 7:5
2:30 Carruthers has Fenech pinned! 7:5
2:35 Jimmy Carruthers misses with that combination. 7:5
2:42 That was a violent straight right by Fenech! 11:5
2:42 Carruthers was shaken by those blows! 11:5
2:59 Fenech just comes up short with the hook. 11:5
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 11:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carruthers is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:14 Jeff Fenech lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Carruthers. 0:0
0:16 Carruthers rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:39 Fenech scores with several quick blows to the head. 2:2
0:53 Carruthers smothers Fenech's attack with a clinch! 2:2
0:57 Referee Bulner steps in to break it up. 2:2
1:13 Not a lot on that hook to Fenech's side, but it scored. 2:4
1:31 Fenech has Carruthers cornered! 2:4
1:35 Fenech swings...and misses. 2:4
1:46 Carruthers is trapped in the corner... 2:4
1:46 Fenech scores with quick series of shots to the body of Carruthers. 4:4
1:55 Jimmy Carruthers feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:4
1:59 Carruthers is holding Fenech tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:4
2:04 Fenech tries to get free... Here comes Bulner to break them up... 4:4
2:18 Jimmy Carruthers steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:4
2:26 Carruthers tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
2:33 Fenech connects with a nasty cross! 8:4
2:33 Carruthers was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:4
2:52 Carruthers just comes up short with the cross. 8:4
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 8:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:06 Fenech's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Carruthers has Fenech trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:0
0:06 Carruthers buries a straight left, followed by a solid right hook to the ribs. 0:3
0:20 Carruthers is really fluid in his movement. 0:3
0:29 Carruthers ends up behind Fenech as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:3
0:34 Carruthers scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:5
0:44 Carruthers is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:5
0:48 Jeff Fenech telegraphed that shot and Carruthers ducks under it easily. 0:5
0:50 Carruthers shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:7
1:00 Fenech is keeping away from the ropes. 0:7
1:00 Fenech scores with several light punches to the head. 2:7
1:16 Fenech forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Carruthers. 4:7
1:25 Fenech is backed into his opponents corner... 4:7
1:29 Jimmy Carruthers's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:7
1:37 Fenech backs into a neutral corner. 4:7
1:42 Carruthers throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fenech but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:7
1:44 Fenech scores with a cross to the belly. 6:7
1:53 Carruthers pins Fenech in the corner! 6:7
1:53 Solid bodywork by Carruthers as he lands several punches from the inside. 6:9
2:03 Fenech moves into the left corner. 6:9
2:03 A quick jab to the body scores for Carruthers 6:11
2:11 Fenech doesn't have to look for Carruthers this round as He is right there in front of him. 6:11
2:22 Carruthers feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 6:11
2:31 Carruthers misses wildly with the Hook. 6:11
2:38 Jimmy Carruthers is staying at the center of the ring. 6:11
2:38 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Carruthers lands the right hand. 6:13
2:50 Fenech slides into a neutral corner... 6:13
2:55 Carruthers tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Fenech blocks it. 6:13
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 6:15
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carruthers looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Fenech has Carruthers trapped! 0:0
0:11 Fenech fires and misses. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:17 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fenech has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:19 Jeff Fenech is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:19 Carruthers lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Fenech's midsection. 0:2
0:33 Jimmy Carruthers is holding on to Fenech. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:2
0:42 Referee Bulner separates the two... 0:2
0:49 Carruthers unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 0:4
0:58 Carruthers lands a short right hook to the head. 0:6
1:17 Carruthers is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:6
1:22 Carruthers with a lead left to the head. 0:8
1:35 Carruthers scores to Fenech's midsection with a combination. 0:10
1:48 Carruthers tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:10
1:51 Fenech scores with a big right hand. That shot got Carruthers's attention. 3:10
2:14 Jimmy Carruthers is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Fenech to chase him. 3:10
2:18 Carruthers drives the hook home. 3:13
2:35 Carruthers connects with a right-left combo. 3:15
2:48 Thats a nice combination to the body by Carruthers. 3:17
3:00 Carruthers is protecting the body nicely as Fenech fails to score inside. 3:17
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Bulner to step in. 3:19
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:15 Jimmy Carruthers misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:27 Jeff Fenech traps Jimmy Carruthers in the corner! 0:0
0:31 Fenech fires a volley of punches but Carruthers was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:34 Carruthers lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Fenech. 0:3
0:57 Fenech misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:3
1:12 Fenech whiffs with the uppercut. 0:3
1:19 Carruthers feints, looking for an opening. 0:3
1:27 Carruthers holds his arms up in disgust as Fenech holds him around his waist. 0:3
1:38 Bulner moves in to break the clinch. 0:3
1:42 The action slows as Jimmy Carruthers and Fenech measure each other up. 0:3
1:46 Carruthers has Fenech blocked in! 0:3
1:46 Carruthers scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Fenech. 0:6
2:02 Carruthers takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:6
2:02 That shot landed square and Carruthers felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:6
2:15 Carruthers is really focused in this round. 4:6
2:23 Carruthers fires a shot, but it glances off Fenech's shoulder. 4:6
2:30 Fenech lands a devastating cross! 8:6
2:30 Carruthers is reeling.. 8:6
2:44 Jeff Fenech misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:6
2:46 Carruthers fires a punch over the jab of Fenech and gets it in for points. 8:8
3:00 That hook by Fenech jarred Carruthers! 12:8
3:00 That punch really rocked Carruthers! 12:8
3:00 There's another round in the books. 12:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Fenech received a pep talk from Al Braverman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:20 Carruthers takes a heavy cross downstairs. 5:0
0:20 Carruthers is clutching his side! 5:0
0:25 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 5:0
0:34 Fenech is stalking his opponent. 5:0
0:39 Jeff Fenech's jab connects to Carruthers's head 7:0
0:52 Jimmy Carruthers connects with a wicked hook to the head. 7:3
1:13 Carruthers fires a lead right that Jeff Fenech manages to avoid. 7:3
1:28 And Carruthers tastes the power of a crushing cross from Fenech! 11:3
1:28 Carruthers looks stunned! 11:3
1:44 Fenech doesn't connect with the jab. 11:3
1:47 Carruthers lands a stinging jab. 11:5
2:03 Jimmy Carruthers retreats into a neutral corner. 11:5
2:03 Fenech moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 13:5
2:20 Carruthers tries to muscle inside but Fenech clinches him. 13:5
2:32 Bulner separates the two... 13:5
2:42 Carruthers does a great job of moving as Fenech tries to work inside. 13:5
2:52 Fenech feints to the head before burying the hook in Carruthers's side. 16:5
3:00 Fenech attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 16:5
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 17:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fenech looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:23 That hook from Fenech lands with some authority! 4:0
0:23 Carruthers takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:27 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:40 Carruthers is clinching... Fenech is trying to free his gloves... They are under Carruthers's arms... 4:0
0:45 Bulner separates the two fighters. 4:0
0:50 Carruthers's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:0
0:53 Carruthers scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Jeff Fenech's jaw. 4:2
1:02 Carruthers retreats into the near corner. 4:2
1:07 Fenech traps Carruthers's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Bulner breaks it up. 4:2
1:22 Bulner moves them apart. 4:2
1:26 Fenech and Carruthers grab a quick breather. 4:2
1:35 A big uppercut from Fenech lands with serious impact! 9:2
1:35 Carruthers is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:2
1:52 Fenech goes straight at Carruthers, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 9:2
2:05 Fenech looks for a breather; he grabs Carruthers and holds on. Carruthers pushes Fenech off and looks for an opening. 9:2
2:09 Fenech pushes Carruthers away. 9:2
2:14 Fenech flicks a lead right to the head of Carruthers. 11:2
2:23 Fenech throws the cross and scores to the head of Carruthers. 13:2
2:32 Carruthers gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Fenech with an uppercut. 13:4
2:54 Carruthers leaves the jab just short. 13:4
2:56 Fenech punishes Carruthers with a hook to the ribs. 16:4
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 16:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Fenech slides into the corner... 0:0
0:12 Carruthers can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:19 Fenech pummels Jimmy Carruthers, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 4:0
0:19 Jimmy Carruthers's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:0
0:23 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 4:0
0:37 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:0
0:41 Fenech works his way free! 4:0
0:53 Carruthers is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Fenech. 4:0
0:58 * Fenech going way too low with his punches and Bulner has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:0
1:17 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:0
1:22 Carruthers traps Fenech's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:0
1:34 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:0
1:47 Jimmy Carruthers lands a brutal cross! 6:4
1:47 Fenech was shaken by that blow! 6:4
2:00 Fenech plants a vicious hook under Carruthers's rib cage. 9:4
2:14 Jimmy Carruthers is flicking the jab, trying to keep Fenech at long range. 9:4
2:22 Fenech moves into a neutral corner. 9:4
2:26 Carruthers and Fenech are in a clinch, Bulner hollers at them to break and start fighting. 9:4
2:35 Bulner has to break them apart. 9:4
2:44 Jimmy Carruthers fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 9:4
2:47 Fenech sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 11:4
2:56 Carruthers lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 11:6
3:00 Bulner motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 11:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Fenech backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:11 A cross lands for Jimmy Carruthers. Fenech didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:20 Fenech got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Braverman's instructions work. 0:2
0:21 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 0:2
0:26 Carruthers really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 0:6
0:26 Fenech looks shaken! 0:6
0:40 That cross from Fenech just missed. 0:6
0:42 Carruthers throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:8
0:54 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Fenech lands a short uppercut to the chin of Jimmy Carruthers. 2:8
1:10 Fenech scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:8
1:10 Carruthers is hurt! 6:8
1:28 Carruthers is moving around the ring nicely. 6:8
1:41 Carruthers fires and misses. 6:8
1:44 Fenech connects with an uppercut to the head of Jimmy Carruthers. 8:8
1:56 Carruthers and Fenech go toe to toe with Carruthers getting the better of it. 10:11
2:10 Jeff Fenech lands a strong cross! 15:11
2:10 Carruthers is suddenly in trouble! 15:11
2:15 Carruthers is starting to suck wind... 15:11
2:24 Fenech drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 19:11
2:24 At least two of those shots really hurt Carruthers! 19:11
2:33 Carruthers is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 19:11
2:46 Fenech looks to work the body, but Carruthers covers up nicely. 19:11
2:53 Carruthers has Fenech pinned! 19:11
2:53 Carruthers leans on Fenech and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 19:13
3:00 It looks like Fenech has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:13
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 20:14
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fenech and Carruthers square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:11 Carruthers scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 0:4
0:11 Fenech was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:15 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:27 Bulner yells at the fighters to separate but Carruthers and Fenech are a tangle of arms. 0:4
0:37 Bulner separates the two... 0:4
0:42 Fenech pushes Carruthers away, looking for more space to work in. 0:4
0:55 Carruthers has Fenech blocked in! 0:4
0:55 Carruthers doubles up with the hook to the body, but Fenech is unfazed. 0:6
1:05 Fenech scores with a quick one-two to Carruthers's midsection 2:6
1:19 Fenech uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Carruthers tries vainly to score. 2:6
1:21 Fenech continues to pop the jab 4:6
1:35 Jimmy Carruthers lets his hands go inside, but Fenech protects his body well. 4:6
1:38 Fenech fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Carruthers. He rocked him with that one. 7:6
1:42 Carruthers is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 7:6
1:47 * Jimmy Carruthers is told to quit rabbit punching by Bulner. 7:8
2:09 Carruthers lands a hard hook! 7:12
2:09 Fenech is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:12
2:27 Fenech grabs Carruthers's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Bulner has to force Fenech to let go. 7:12
2:36 Now they break clean. 7:12
2:46 Jeff Fenech does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Carruthers's punches in close. 7:12
2:53 Jeff Fenech eats a jab from Carruthers 7:14
3:00 Fenech is forced into his own corner... 7:14
3:00 Carruthers brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:14
3:00 Fenech appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:14
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:15
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fenech is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:13 Fenech wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Carruthers's defense. 0:0
0:15 Carruthers works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
0:24 Charley Goldman not only gave Carruthers encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fenech. Now it's up to Carruthers to implement it. 0:2
0:29 Carruthers misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
0:47 It's a sweet uppercut by Fenech! He snapped Carruthers's head straight back with that punch! 5:2
0:47 Carruthers appears to have been staggered by that punch... 5:2
1:04 Carruthers pins Fenech's arms. Now they move apart. 5:2
1:15 Carruthers uses his shoulder to force Fenech out of the clinch. 5:2
1:19 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 5:2
1:22 Carruthers pulls his trunks up. 5:2
1:24 Fenech backs into a neutral corner. 5:2
1:24 Carruthers throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Fenech's jaw. 5:4
1:34 The cross scores for Jimmy Carruthers. He needs to throw that punch more often. 5:6
1:43 Jimmy Carruthers lands a nice cross but Fenech turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 5:8
2:00 Fenech moves to the center of the Ring taunting Carruthers with his hands by his sides. 5:8
2:07 Carruthers slips inside and lands a hook. 5:10
2:23 Carruthers has Fenech trapped in the near neutral corner... 5:10
2:27 Carruthers is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:10
2:32 Fenech lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 7:10
2:45 Carruthers is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:12
2:54 Carruthers finds a home for his jab, keeping Fenech at bay. 7:14
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 9:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 12 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Carruthers has his arms wrapped around Fenech... Now they separate. 0:0
0:17 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:21 Charley Goldman was really animated in Carruthers's corner and Carruthers was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:22 Carruthers scores big with that hook to the jaw of Fenech. Fenech took a step back after absorbing that shot. 0:3
0:34 Jimmy Carruthers wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:5
0:46 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Fenech had the edge. 3:7
1:03 Fenech plods forward. 3:7
1:11 Carruthers lands a rapier like jab to the head of Fenech 3:9
1:20 Fenech pins Carruthers in the corner! 3:9
1:25 Jeff Fenech pushes Carruthers then steps away from him. 3:9
1:38 Fenech leans on the ropes and motions for Carruthers to come in. 3:9
1:45 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:9
1:45 Carruthers feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Fenech's chin. 3:11
2:02 Considering the clinch Fenech has on Carruthers it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Carruthers pushes him away. 3:11
2:07 * The referee is cautioning Fenech about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Bulner isn't going to let it happen. 3:11
2:20 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 3:11
2:32 Carruthers is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Fenech attempts to move inside on him. 3:11
2:41 Carruthers slides along the far ropes. 3:11
2:46 The fighters are taking an extended breather. 3:11
2:54 Carruthers grabs and holds Fenech... 3:11
2:59 Bulner breaks them up... 3:11
3:00 Carruthers works his way in and leans on Fenech... 3:11
3:00 Bulner is shouting at Carruthers to break! 3:11
3:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 3:11
3:00 Round 12 ends with the sound of the bell. 4:11
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Juliet Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 13. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Carruthers gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 0:2
0:21 Fenech moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Carruthers. 0:2
0:28 Carruthers retreats to his opponents corner... 0:2
0:33 Fenech fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
0:40 Carruthers lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:4
0:50 Fenech retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:50 A short hook to the head by Carruthers 0:6
1:10 Carruthers cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fenech had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:6
1:12 There's the uppercut from Fenech. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:6
1:25 Fenech moves into a neutral corner. 2:6
1:37 Fenech backs into the lower corner. 2:6
1:37 Carruthers goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 2:8
1:46 That was a reckless uppercut from Fenech but it still manages to score cleanly. 5:8
1:55 Fenech backs into his own corner... 5:8
1:55 * Bulner has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Carruthers for rabbit punching. 5:10
2:13 Fenech's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 5:10
2:21 Fenech fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:10
2:23 Carruthers scores with a nice left cross. 5:12
2:37 Fenech clinches... Carruthers gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:12
2:46 * Fenech is blatantly hitting after the break and Bulner has stopped the action to scold him 5:12
3:00 The fighters are at ring center... 5:12
3:00 The bell stops the action as Fenech and Carruthers go back to their corners. 5:13
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bulner motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:09 Fenech has Carruthers pinned! 0:0
0:09 Great work to the body by Fenech as he scores with both hands. 3:0
0:25 Carruthers grabs Fenech again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:0
0:35 Fenech pushes Carruthers away. 3:0
0:47 Fenech keeps looking to get inside on Carruthers 3:0
0:51 Both fighters move to ring center. 3:0
0:56 Carruthers is either lucky or has radar. Fenech's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:0
0:58 Carruthers's jab is fast and accurate. 3:2
1:10 Fenech sneaks home the right cross. 5:2
1:19 Fenech scores to the body with a jab 7:2
1:33 Bulner has to pull the fighters away from each other as Carruthers locks up Fenech's arms. 7:2
1:38 Bulner steps in and breaks it up. 7:2
1:53 Apparently Carruthers feels it's a good strategy to hug Fenech and force Bulner to come separate them. 7:2
1:58 Bulner pries them apart. 7:2
2:03 Fenech pins Carruthers in the corner! 7:2
2:07 Fenech misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:2
2:09 Carruthers goes downstairs with the hook. 7:4
2:19 Carruthers retreats into a neutral corner. 7:4
2:23 Fenech connects with a solid combination! 11:4
2:23 Carruthers is out on his feet after that violent combination! 11:4
2:37 Fenech wings a big left hand at Carruthers but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:4
2:39 Carruthers lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 11:6
2:49 * Bulner is halting the fight and warning Fenech for a low blow. Fenech is pleading his case but to no avail. 13:6
3:00 Carruthers shows Fenech his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 14. 15:5
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:10 Jeff Fenech is forced into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:15 There's a hard shot off the top of Fenech's head! 0:4
0:15 Fenech staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
0:31 Carruthers tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Fenech. 0:4
0:46 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Bulner is going to have to sort this out. 0:4
1:01 Carruthers finally lets go of Fenech. 0:4
1:10 Fenech traps Carruthers's gloves under his arms, forcing Bulner to break them up. 0:4
1:14 Jeff Fenech and Carruthers each take a step back. 0:4
1:19 Fenech gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Carruthers backs away. 3:4
1:33 Fenech works free! The fighters move to ring center. 3:4
1:42 Fenech clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 3:4
1:51 Bulner has to break the clinch. 3:4
1:56 Fenech steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 3:4
2:03 Fenech splits Carruthers's gloves with an uppercut. 5:4
2:15 Carruthers has Fenech pinned! 5:4
2:20 Carruthers tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fenech ducks under it. 5:4
2:26 Fenech lands a powerful combination right on the button! 10:4
2:26 Carruthers was staggered by those punches... 10:4
2:40 Fenech lands a wicked combination! 14:4
2:40 Carruthers took far too many hard shots from Jeff Fenech in that flurry and he is hurt! 14:4
2:50 Thats a nice right hand from Fenech. 16:4
3:00 Jimmy Carruthers just can't find the range with that jab. 16:4
3:00 Fenech seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:4
3:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 16:3
Fight Result
And here with the call is Joe Antonacci
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Esa Lehtosaari, Finland scores the bout 144 to 141 for Jeff Fenech
Gustavo Padilla, Panama scores the bout 143 to 142 for Jimmy Carruthers
Des Bloyd, Australia scores the bout 143 to 142 for ...
...Jeff Fenech
Your winner and new WBC champion by split decision is Jeff Fenech!
Score Cards
Esa Lehtosaari Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 144
Jimmy Carruthers 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 141
Des Bloyd Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 143
Jimmy Carruthers 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 142
Gustavo Padilla Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 142
Jimmy Carruthers 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 143
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 29 27 27 27 30 30 30 30 29 27 28 28 27 30 30 429
Jimmy Carruthers 28 30 30 30 27 27 27 27 28 30 29 29 30 27 27 426
Statistics
Categories Jeff Fenech Jimmy Carruthers
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.87 5.33
Hooks / Round 4.00 5.27
Crosses / Round 5.20 5.60
Combinations / Round 5.00 4.13
Uppercuts / Round 3.47 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 20.53 24.13
Punches Missed / Round 38.13 43.13
Punching Accuracy 35.0% 35.9%
Total Number of Fouls 4 2
Low Blow 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Rabbit Punching 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 3 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 4
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 1 2 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 3 5 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Jeff Fenech vs Jimmy Carruthers
Fight info: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-3-22, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Malcolm Bulner, the bout will be scored by three judges: Esa Lehtosaari (Finland), Des Bloyd (Australia) and Gustavo Padilla (Panama), ring card girl is Juliet Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jeff Fenech - Record: 6-1-1 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Al Braverman
In the blue corner: Jimmy Carruthers - Record: 6-0-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:14 Fenech is motioning with his gloves for Carruthers to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:23 Fenech lands a vicious hook! 4:0
0:23 Carruthers was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:32 Carruthers can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 4:2
0:46 Carruthers lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fenech. 4:2
0:48 Fenech straightens Carruthers up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 7:2
1:02 Carruthers grabs Fenech. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 7:2
1:11 Bulner has to separate the two... 7:2
1:21 The quickness and footwork of Carruthers is definitely keeping Fenech off balance. 7:2
1:30 Carruthers ties up Fenech. 7:2
1:35 Referee Bulner has to separate the two... 7:2
1:47 Carruthers throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:2
2:04 Carruthers doubles up to the body. He got Fenech's attention with those shots. 7:5
2:30 Carruthers has Fenech pinned! 7:5
2:35 Jimmy Carruthers misses with that combination. 7:5
2:42 That was a violent straight right by Fenech! 11:5
2:42 Carruthers was shaken by those blows! 11:5
2:59 Fenech just comes up short with the hook. 11:5
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 11:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carruthers is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:14 Jeff Fenech lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Carruthers. 0:0
0:16 Carruthers rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:39 Fenech scores with several quick blows to the head. 2:2
0:53 Carruthers smothers Fenech's attack with a clinch! 2:2
0:57 Referee Bulner steps in to break it up. 2:2
1:13 Not a lot on that hook to Fenech's side, but it scored. 2:4
1:31 Fenech has Carruthers cornered! 2:4
1:35 Fenech swings...and misses. 2:4
1:46 Carruthers is trapped in the corner... 2:4
1:46 Fenech scores with quick series of shots to the body of Carruthers. 4:4
1:55 Jimmy Carruthers feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:4
1:59 Carruthers is holding Fenech tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:4
2:04 Fenech tries to get free... Here comes Bulner to break them up... 4:4
2:18 Jimmy Carruthers steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:4
2:26 Carruthers tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
2:33 Fenech connects with a nasty cross! 8:4
2:33 Carruthers was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:4
2:52 Carruthers just comes up short with the cross. 8:4
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 8:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:06 Fenech's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Carruthers has Fenech trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:0
0:06 Carruthers buries a straight left, followed by a solid right hook to the ribs. 0:3
0:20 Carruthers is really fluid in his movement. 0:3
0:29 Carruthers ends up behind Fenech as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:3
0:34 Carruthers scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:5
0:44 Carruthers is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:5
0:48 Jeff Fenech telegraphed that shot and Carruthers ducks under it easily. 0:5
0:50 Carruthers shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:7
1:00 Fenech is keeping away from the ropes. 0:7
1:00 Fenech scores with several light punches to the head. 2:7
1:16 Fenech forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Carruthers. 4:7
1:25 Fenech is backed into his opponents corner... 4:7
1:29 Jimmy Carruthers's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:7
1:37 Fenech backs into a neutral corner. 4:7
1:42 Carruthers throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fenech but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:7
1:44 Fenech scores with a cross to the belly. 6:7
1:53 Carruthers pins Fenech in the corner! 6:7
1:53 Solid bodywork by Carruthers as he lands several punches from the inside. 6:9
2:03 Fenech moves into the left corner. 6:9
2:03 A quick jab to the body scores for Carruthers 6:11
2:11 Fenech doesn't have to look for Carruthers this round as He is right there in front of him. 6:11
2:22 Carruthers feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 6:11
2:31 Carruthers misses wildly with the Hook. 6:11
2:38 Jimmy Carruthers is staying at the center of the ring. 6:11
2:38 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Carruthers lands the right hand. 6:13
2:50 Fenech slides into a neutral corner... 6:13
2:55 Carruthers tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Fenech blocks it. 6:13
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 6:15
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carruthers looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Fenech has Carruthers trapped! 0:0
0:11 Fenech fires and misses. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:17 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fenech has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:19 Jeff Fenech is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:19 Carruthers lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Fenech's midsection. 0:2
0:33 Jimmy Carruthers is holding on to Fenech. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:2
0:42 Referee Bulner separates the two... 0:2
0:49 Carruthers unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 0:4
0:58 Carruthers lands a short right hook to the head. 0:6
1:17 Carruthers is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:6
1:22 Carruthers with a lead left to the head. 0:8
1:35 Carruthers scores to Fenech's midsection with a combination. 0:10
1:48 Carruthers tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:10
1:51 Fenech scores with a big right hand. That shot got Carruthers's attention. 3:10
2:14 Jimmy Carruthers is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Fenech to chase him. 3:10
2:18 Carruthers drives the hook home. 3:13
2:35 Carruthers connects with a right-left combo. 3:15
2:48 Thats a nice combination to the body by Carruthers. 3:17
3:00 Carruthers is protecting the body nicely as Fenech fails to score inside. 3:17
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Bulner to step in. 3:19
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:15 Jimmy Carruthers misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:27 Jeff Fenech traps Jimmy Carruthers in the corner! 0:0
0:31 Fenech fires a volley of punches but Carruthers was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:34 Carruthers lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Fenech. 0:3
0:57 Fenech misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:3
1:12 Fenech whiffs with the uppercut. 0:3
1:19 Carruthers feints, looking for an opening. 0:3
1:27 Carruthers holds his arms up in disgust as Fenech holds him around his waist. 0:3
1:38 Bulner moves in to break the clinch. 0:3
1:42 The action slows as Jimmy Carruthers and Fenech measure each other up. 0:3
1:46 Carruthers has Fenech blocked in! 0:3
1:46 Carruthers scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Fenech. 0:6
2:02 Carruthers takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:6
2:02 That shot landed square and Carruthers felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:6
2:15 Carruthers is really focused in this round. 4:6
2:23 Carruthers fires a shot, but it glances off Fenech's shoulder. 4:6
2:30 Fenech lands a devastating cross! 8:6
2:30 Carruthers is reeling.. 8:6
2:44 Jeff Fenech misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:6
2:46 Carruthers fires a punch over the jab of Fenech and gets it in for points. 8:8
3:00 That hook by Fenech jarred Carruthers! 12:8
3:00 That punch really rocked Carruthers! 12:8
3:00 There's another round in the books. 12:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Fenech received a pep talk from Al Braverman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:20 Carruthers takes a heavy cross downstairs. 5:0
0:20 Carruthers is clutching his side! 5:0
0:25 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 5:0
0:34 Fenech is stalking his opponent. 5:0
0:39 Jeff Fenech's jab connects to Carruthers's head 7:0
0:52 Jimmy Carruthers connects with a wicked hook to the head. 7:3
1:13 Carruthers fires a lead right that Jeff Fenech manages to avoid. 7:3
1:28 And Carruthers tastes the power of a crushing cross from Fenech! 11:3
1:28 Carruthers looks stunned! 11:3
1:44 Fenech doesn't connect with the jab. 11:3
1:47 Carruthers lands a stinging jab. 11:5
2:03 Jimmy Carruthers retreats into a neutral corner. 11:5
2:03 Fenech moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 13:5
2:20 Carruthers tries to muscle inside but Fenech clinches him. 13:5
2:32 Bulner separates the two... 13:5
2:42 Carruthers does a great job of moving as Fenech tries to work inside. 13:5
2:52 Fenech feints to the head before burying the hook in Carruthers's side. 16:5
3:00 Fenech attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 16:5
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 17:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fenech looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:23 That hook from Fenech lands with some authority! 4:0
0:23 Carruthers takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:27 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:40 Carruthers is clinching... Fenech is trying to free his gloves... They are under Carruthers's arms... 4:0
0:45 Bulner separates the two fighters. 4:0
0:50 Carruthers's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:0
0:53 Carruthers scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Jeff Fenech's jaw. 4:2
1:02 Carruthers retreats into the near corner. 4:2
1:07 Fenech traps Carruthers's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Bulner breaks it up. 4:2
1:22 Bulner moves them apart. 4:2
1:26 Fenech and Carruthers grab a quick breather. 4:2
1:35 A big uppercut from Fenech lands with serious impact! 9:2
1:35 Carruthers is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:2
1:52 Fenech goes straight at Carruthers, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 9:2
2:05 Fenech looks for a breather; he grabs Carruthers and holds on. Carruthers pushes Fenech off and looks for an opening. 9:2
2:09 Fenech pushes Carruthers away. 9:2
2:14 Fenech flicks a lead right to the head of Carruthers. 11:2
2:23 Fenech throws the cross and scores to the head of Carruthers. 13:2
2:32 Carruthers gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Fenech with an uppercut. 13:4
2:54 Carruthers leaves the jab just short. 13:4
2:56 Fenech punishes Carruthers with a hook to the ribs. 16:4
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 16:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Fenech slides into the corner... 0:0
0:12 Carruthers can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:19 Fenech pummels Jimmy Carruthers, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 4:0
0:19 Jimmy Carruthers's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:0
0:23 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 4:0
0:37 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:0
0:41 Fenech works his way free! 4:0
0:53 Carruthers is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Fenech. 4:0
0:58 * Fenech going way too low with his punches and Bulner has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:0
1:17 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:0
1:22 Carruthers traps Fenech's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:0
1:34 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:0
1:47 Jimmy Carruthers lands a brutal cross! 6:4
1:47 Fenech was shaken by that blow! 6:4
2:00 Fenech plants a vicious hook under Carruthers's rib cage. 9:4
2:14 Jimmy Carruthers is flicking the jab, trying to keep Fenech at long range. 9:4
2:22 Fenech moves into a neutral corner. 9:4
2:26 Carruthers and Fenech are in a clinch, Bulner hollers at them to break and start fighting. 9:4
2:35 Bulner has to break them apart. 9:4
2:44 Jimmy Carruthers fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 9:4
2:47 Fenech sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 11:4
2:56 Carruthers lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 11:6
3:00 Bulner motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 11:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Fenech backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:11 A cross lands for Jimmy Carruthers. Fenech didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:20 Fenech got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Braverman's instructions work. 0:2
0:21 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 0:2
0:26 Carruthers really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 0:6
0:26 Fenech looks shaken! 0:6
0:40 That cross from Fenech just missed. 0:6
0:42 Carruthers throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:8
0:54 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Fenech lands a short uppercut to the chin of Jimmy Carruthers. 2:8
1:10 Fenech scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:8
1:10 Carruthers is hurt! 6:8
1:28 Carruthers is moving around the ring nicely. 6:8
1:41 Carruthers fires and misses. 6:8
1:44 Fenech connects with an uppercut to the head of Jimmy Carruthers. 8:8
1:56 Carruthers and Fenech go toe to toe with Carruthers getting the better of it. 10:11
2:10 Jeff Fenech lands a strong cross! 15:11
2:10 Carruthers is suddenly in trouble! 15:11
2:15 Carruthers is starting to suck wind... 15:11
2:24 Fenech drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 19:11
2:24 At least two of those shots really hurt Carruthers! 19:11
2:33 Carruthers is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 19:11
2:46 Fenech looks to work the body, but Carruthers covers up nicely. 19:11
2:53 Carruthers has Fenech pinned! 19:11
2:53 Carruthers leans on Fenech and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 19:13
3:00 It looks like Fenech has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:13
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 20:14
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fenech and Carruthers square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:11 Carruthers scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 0:4
0:11 Fenech was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:15 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:27 Bulner yells at the fighters to separate but Carruthers and Fenech are a tangle of arms. 0:4
0:37 Bulner separates the two... 0:4
0:42 Fenech pushes Carruthers away, looking for more space to work in. 0:4
0:55 Carruthers has Fenech blocked in! 0:4
0:55 Carruthers doubles up with the hook to the body, but Fenech is unfazed. 0:6
1:05 Fenech scores with a quick one-two to Carruthers's midsection 2:6
1:19 Fenech uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Carruthers tries vainly to score. 2:6
1:21 Fenech continues to pop the jab 4:6
1:35 Jimmy Carruthers lets his hands go inside, but Fenech protects his body well. 4:6
1:38 Fenech fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Carruthers. He rocked him with that one. 7:6
1:42 Carruthers is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 7:6
1:47 * Jimmy Carruthers is told to quit rabbit punching by Bulner. 7:8
2:09 Carruthers lands a hard hook! 7:12
2:09 Fenech is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:12
2:27 Fenech grabs Carruthers's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Bulner has to force Fenech to let go. 7:12
2:36 Now they break clean. 7:12
2:46 Jeff Fenech does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Carruthers's punches in close. 7:12
2:53 Jeff Fenech eats a jab from Carruthers 7:14
3:00 Fenech is forced into his own corner... 7:14
3:00 Carruthers brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:14
3:00 Fenech appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:14
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:15
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fenech is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:13 Fenech wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Carruthers's defense. 0:0
0:15 Carruthers works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
0:24 Charley Goldman not only gave Carruthers encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fenech. Now it's up to Carruthers to implement it. 0:2
0:29 Carruthers misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
0:47 It's a sweet uppercut by Fenech! He snapped Carruthers's head straight back with that punch! 5:2
0:47 Carruthers appears to have been staggered by that punch... 5:2
1:04 Carruthers pins Fenech's arms. Now they move apart. 5:2
1:15 Carruthers uses his shoulder to force Fenech out of the clinch. 5:2
1:19 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 5:2
1:22 Carruthers pulls his trunks up. 5:2
1:24 Fenech backs into a neutral corner. 5:2
1:24 Carruthers throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Fenech's jaw. 5:4
1:34 The cross scores for Jimmy Carruthers. He needs to throw that punch more often. 5:6
1:43 Jimmy Carruthers lands a nice cross but Fenech turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 5:8
2:00 Fenech moves to the center of the Ring taunting Carruthers with his hands by his sides. 5:8
2:07 Carruthers slips inside and lands a hook. 5:10
2:23 Carruthers has Fenech trapped in the near neutral corner... 5:10
2:27 Carruthers is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:10
2:32 Fenech lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 7:10
2:45 Carruthers is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:12
2:54 Carruthers finds a home for his jab, keeping Fenech at bay. 7:14
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 9:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 12 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Carruthers has his arms wrapped around Fenech... Now they separate. 0:0
0:17 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:21 Charley Goldman was really animated in Carruthers's corner and Carruthers was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:22 Carruthers scores big with that hook to the jaw of Fenech. Fenech took a step back after absorbing that shot. 0:3
0:34 Jimmy Carruthers wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:5
0:46 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Fenech had the edge. 3:7
1:03 Fenech plods forward. 3:7
1:11 Carruthers lands a rapier like jab to the head of Fenech 3:9
1:20 Fenech pins Carruthers in the corner! 3:9
1:25 Jeff Fenech pushes Carruthers then steps away from him. 3:9
1:38 Fenech leans on the ropes and motions for Carruthers to come in. 3:9
1:45 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:9
1:45 Carruthers feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Fenech's chin. 3:11
2:02 Considering the clinch Fenech has on Carruthers it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Carruthers pushes him away. 3:11
2:07 * The referee is cautioning Fenech about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Bulner isn't going to let it happen. 3:11
2:20 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 3:11
2:32 Carruthers is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Fenech attempts to move inside on him. 3:11
2:41 Carruthers slides along the far ropes. 3:11
2:46 The fighters are taking an extended breather. 3:11
2:54 Carruthers grabs and holds Fenech... 3:11
2:59 Bulner breaks them up... 3:11
3:00 Carruthers works his way in and leans on Fenech... 3:11
3:00 Bulner is shouting at Carruthers to break! 3:11
3:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 3:11
3:00 Round 12 ends with the sound of the bell. 4:11
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Juliet Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 13. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Carruthers gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 0:2
0:21 Fenech moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Carruthers. 0:2
0:28 Carruthers retreats to his opponents corner... 0:2
0:33 Fenech fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
0:40 Carruthers lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:4
0:50 Fenech retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:50 A short hook to the head by Carruthers 0:6
1:10 Carruthers cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fenech had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:6
1:12 There's the uppercut from Fenech. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:6
1:25 Fenech moves into a neutral corner. 2:6
1:37 Fenech backs into the lower corner. 2:6
1:37 Carruthers goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 2:8
1:46 That was a reckless uppercut from Fenech but it still manages to score cleanly. 5:8
1:55 Fenech backs into his own corner... 5:8
1:55 * Bulner has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Carruthers for rabbit punching. 5:10
2:13 Fenech's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 5:10
2:21 Fenech fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:10
2:23 Carruthers scores with a nice left cross. 5:12
2:37 Fenech clinches... Carruthers gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:12
2:46 * Fenech is blatantly hitting after the break and Bulner has stopped the action to scold him 5:12
3:00 The fighters are at ring center... 5:12
3:00 The bell stops the action as Fenech and Carruthers go back to their corners. 5:13
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bulner motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:09 Fenech has Carruthers pinned! 0:0
0:09 Great work to the body by Fenech as he scores with both hands. 3:0
0:25 Carruthers grabs Fenech again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:0
0:35 Fenech pushes Carruthers away. 3:0
0:47 Fenech keeps looking to get inside on Carruthers 3:0
0:51 Both fighters move to ring center. 3:0
0:56 Carruthers is either lucky or has radar. Fenech's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:0
0:58 Carruthers's jab is fast and accurate. 3:2
1:10 Fenech sneaks home the right cross. 5:2
1:19 Fenech scores to the body with a jab 7:2
1:33 Bulner has to pull the fighters away from each other as Carruthers locks up Fenech's arms. 7:2
1:38 Bulner steps in and breaks it up. 7:2
1:53 Apparently Carruthers feels it's a good strategy to hug Fenech and force Bulner to come separate them. 7:2
1:58 Bulner pries them apart. 7:2
2:03 Fenech pins Carruthers in the corner! 7:2
2:07 Fenech misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:2
2:09 Carruthers goes downstairs with the hook. 7:4
2:19 Carruthers retreats into a neutral corner. 7:4
2:23 Fenech connects with a solid combination! 11:4
2:23 Carruthers is out on his feet after that violent combination! 11:4
2:37 Fenech wings a big left hand at Carruthers but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:4
2:39 Carruthers lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 11:6
2:49 * Bulner is halting the fight and warning Fenech for a low blow. Fenech is pleading his case but to no avail. 13:6
3:00 Carruthers shows Fenech his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 14. 15:5
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:10 Jeff Fenech is forced into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:15 There's a hard shot off the top of Fenech's head! 0:4
0:15 Fenech staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
0:31 Carruthers tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Fenech. 0:4
0:46 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Bulner is going to have to sort this out. 0:4
1:01 Carruthers finally lets go of Fenech. 0:4
1:10 Fenech traps Carruthers's gloves under his arms, forcing Bulner to break them up. 0:4
1:14 Jeff Fenech and Carruthers each take a step back. 0:4
1:19 Fenech gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Carruthers backs away. 3:4
1:33 Fenech works free! The fighters move to ring center. 3:4
1:42 Fenech clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 3:4
1:51 Bulner has to break the clinch. 3:4
1:56 Fenech steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 3:4
2:03 Fenech splits Carruthers's gloves with an uppercut. 5:4
2:15 Carruthers has Fenech pinned! 5:4
2:20 Carruthers tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fenech ducks under it. 5:4
2:26 Fenech lands a powerful combination right on the button! 10:4
2:26 Carruthers was staggered by those punches... 10:4
2:40 Fenech lands a wicked combination! 14:4
2:40 Carruthers took far too many hard shots from Jeff Fenech in that flurry and he is hurt! 14:4
2:50 Thats a nice right hand from Fenech. 16:4
3:00 Jimmy Carruthers just can't find the range with that jab. 16:4
3:00 Fenech seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:4
3:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 16:3
Fight Result
And here with the call is Joe Antonacci
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Esa Lehtosaari, Finland scores the bout 144 to 141 for Jeff Fenech
Gustavo Padilla, Panama scores the bout 143 to 142 for Jimmy Carruthers
Des Bloyd, Australia scores the bout 143 to 142 for ...
...Jeff Fenech
Your winner and new WBC champion by split decision is Jeff Fenech!
Score Cards
Esa Lehtosaari Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 144
Jimmy Carruthers 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 141
Des Bloyd Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 143
Jimmy Carruthers 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 142
Gustavo Padilla Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 142
Jimmy Carruthers 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 143
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 29 27 27 27 30 30 30 30 29 27 28 28 27 30 30 429
Jimmy Carruthers 28 30 30 30 27 27 27 27 28 30 29 29 30 27 27 426
Statistics
Categories Jeff Fenech Jimmy Carruthers
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.87 5.33
Hooks / Round 4.00 5.27
Crosses / Round 5.20 5.60
Combinations / Round 5.00 4.13
Uppercuts / Round 3.47 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 20.53 24.13
Punches Missed / Round 38.13 43.13
Punching Accuracy 35.0% 35.9%
Total Number of Fouls 4 2
Low Blow 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Rabbit Punching 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 3 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 4
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 1 2 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 3 5 / 2
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Re: Week #9 World Championship bouts
Main Event
Wilfredo Gomez vs Carlos Zarate
Fight info: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-3-22, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Frank Garza, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Parish Jr. (United States), Torben Hansen (Denmark) and Luis Pabon (Puerto Rico), ring card girl is Amina Sade, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 6-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Carlos Zarate - Record: 7-1-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ignacio Beristain - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garza checks with both fighters and calls for the bell, we are underway. 0:0
0:06 Zarate moves into the far left corner. 0:0
0:11 Gomez lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:0
0:11 Gomez sent Zarate reeling with that punch! 4:0
0:20 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 4:0
0:27 Zarate has promised a good showing tonight. 4:0
0:31 Carlos Zarate and Gomez trade punches in an even exchange. 6:2
0:44 Gomez ties up Zarate... 6:2
0:49 * Gomez is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Garza has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:2
1:07 Zarate just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:6
1:07 Gomez was hurt by those blows! 6:6
1:17 Zarate backs into the left corner. 6:6
1:17 Gomez wallops Zarate with a cross to the liver! 9:6
1:34 OH! Gomez landed the big hook flush! 13:6
1:34 Zarate looks like he was hurt by that punch! 13:6
1:49 Carlos Zarate retreats into the upper left corner. 13:6
1:53 Zarate does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gomez's punches in close. 13:6
2:00 Zarate shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gomez flush! 13:11
2:00 And Gomez's in big trouble now! 13:11
2:09 Zarate gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Gomez. 13:13
2:09 Gomez staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 13:13
2:09 Zarate takes a long look at Gomez to see if he's playing possum. Zarate is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Gomez. 13:13
2:22 Zarate fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:13
2:33 Zarate misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:13
2:40 Zarate has Wilfredo Gomez trapped in the upper neutral corner... 13:13
2:44 Zarate throws a flurry of punches but Gomez either blocks or slips them. 13:13
2:51 Zarate traps Gomez in the corner! 13:13
2:55 Zarate works his way in and leans on Gomez. 13:13
3:00 Zarate has Gomez trapped! 13:13
3:00 Carlos Zarate doesn't connect with the combination. 13:13
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gomez and Zarate leave their corners. 0:0
0:13 Gomez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Zarate back on his heels! 5:0
0:13 Zarate is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:0
0:30 Wilfredo Gomez pushes Zarate away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a wicked uppercut in close. 8:0
0:46 Gomez's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 8:0
0:57 Wilfredo Gomez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Zarate had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:0
1:11 Punch and move, punch and move, Gomez will do it all night if Zarate doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 8:0
1:15 Gomez pushes Zarate back to gain room to punch. 8:0
1:18 Zarate feints, looking for an opening. 8:0
1:27 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:0
1:31 Gomez shoves Zarate away. 8:0
1:41 Gomez is moving around the ring nicely. 8:0
1:47 The action slows as Gomez and Zarate measure each other up. 8:0
1:59 Zarate takes a hard combination from Gomez 12:0
1:59 Zarate suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 12:0
2:09 Gomez has Zarate cornered! 12:0
2:09 Gomez and Zarate exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Gomez get in the most telling blows. 15:2
2:18 Gomez doesn't have to look for Zarate this round as He is right there in front of him. 15:2
2:26 Gomez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Zarate. 15:2
2:37 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Gomez seemed to get the better of it. 18:4
2:52 Zarate just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 22:4
2:52 At least two of those shots really hurt Zarate! 22:4
3:00 Gomez is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 22:4
3:00 And that ends Round number 2. 24:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zarate looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Gomez retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
0:13 Zarate just can't find the range with that jab. 0:0
0:24 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:28 Gomez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:28 Zarate was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:46 Gomez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:0
0:53 Wilfredo Gomez is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:01 Gomez holds his arms up in disgust as Zarate holds him around his waist. 4:0
1:10 Garza has to break them apart. 4:0
1:20 Gomez lands a strong hook! 8:0
1:20 Zarate is reeling.. 8:0
1:30 Gomez traps Zarate in the corner! 8:0
1:34 Gomez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:0
1:41 Zarate cranks up the hook and connects to Wilfredo Gomez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:4
1:41 Wilfredo Gomez was staggered by those punches... 8:4
1:53 Gomez is really focused in this round. 8:4
1:58 Gomez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 8:4
2:01 * Garza steps in and admonishes Gomez for using an open glove. 10:4
2:24 Zarate swings...and misses. 10:4
2:26 Zarate eats a short cross from Gomez amd backs away. 12:4
2:42 Zarate scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:8
2:42 Gomez was shaken by those blows! 12:8
2:56 Zarate just comes up short with the jab. 12:8
2:58 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Gomez who scores with a short hook to the chest. 14:8
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Garza to step in. 14:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Gomez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:28 Zarate lands a crushing uppercut! 0:5
0:28 That punch really rocked Gomez! 0:5
0:44 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:5
0:56 Gomez looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:5
1:07 Zarate misses wildly with the Hook. 0:5
1:09 Gomez scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:5
1:24 Gomez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:5
1:30 Gomez moves into a neutral corner. 2:5
1:34 Zarate lets his hands go inside, but Gomez protects his body well. 2:5
1:37 * Garza is telling Gomez to quit using his elbows. 7:5
1:59 Zarate and Gomez are in a clinch, Garza hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:5
2:10 Garza is shouting at Zarate to break! 7:5
2:14 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 7:5
2:17 Gomez lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 9:5
2:31 Gomez fires a shot, but it glances off Zarate's shoulder. 9:5
2:38 Zarate connects with a solid combination! 9:9
2:38 Gomez seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 9:9
2:47 Zarate sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 9:11
3:00 Zarate fires and misses. 9:11
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 10:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zarate looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:20 Zarate can't score with short uppercut inside. Gomez got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:22 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:34 Gomez scores with a glancing cross. 2:0
0:51 Gomez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:57 Zarate pushes Gomez away, looking for more space to work in. 2:0
1:09 Gomez pins Carlos Zarate in the corner! 2:0
1:13 Gomez is off target with that uppercut. 2:0
1:20 Zarate drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
1:20 Gomez is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
1:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:4
1:38 Gomez lands a smashing uppercut! 6:4
1:38 That shot has Zarate hurt! 6:4
1:53 Gomez lands a paralyzing combination! 10:4
1:53 What a beautiful combination! Zarate might not survive this... 10:4
2:17 Wilfredo Gomez really buried that punch into Zarate's ribs. 14:4
2:17 That series of punches rocked Zarate and he looks to be in trouble. 14:4
2:34 Wilfredo Gomez is really focused in this round. 14:4
2:47 Carlos Zarate looks to work the body, but Gomez covers up nicely. 14:4
2:57 Gomez is blocked in his opponents corner... 14:4
3:00 Zarate misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 14:4
3:00 There's the bell. Gomez wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 5 is history. 14:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Ignacio Beristain not only gave Zarate encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gomez. Now it's up to Zarate to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Gomez is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:07 The two men close the distance between each other. Zarate throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Gomez clean and stops him in his tracks. 0:3
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:3
0:21 Gomez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:3
0:36 That hook from Zarate snapped Gomez's head back violently! 0:7
0:36 Gomez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:7
0:45 Zarate slides into a neutral corner... 0:7
0:49 Gomez fires a lead right that Zarate manages to avoid. 0:7
1:03 Gomez slides into his own corner... 0:7
1:03 Gomez and Zarate swap blows with neither taking a step back. 2:9
1:23 Gomez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:9
1:35 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:9
1:48 Zarate misses with that hook. 2:9
1:58 Gomez scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 5:9
2:11 Zarate has Gomez blocked in! 5:9
2:15 Zarate smothers Wilfredo Gomez's attack with a clinch! 5:9
2:20 Garza separates the two... 5:9
2:24 Gomez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:9
2:24 Gomez lands two hard body shots that made Zarate grunt. 8:9
2:42 Zarate has Gomez pinned! 8:9
2:46 Zarate voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:9
2:51 Carlos Zarate is really focused in this round. 8:9
3:00 Gomez pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:9
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amina Sade exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:21 Look out! That was a straight right by Zarate! 0:4
0:21 Gomez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:26 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:38 Wilfredo Gomez telegraphed that shot and Carlos Zarate ducks under it easily. 0:4
0:49 Gomez slides into the corner... 0:4
0:53 Zarate wings a big left hand at Gomez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
1:10 Gomez smothers Zarate's attack as Carlos Zarate tries to get off some shots inside. 0:4
1:17 Zarate backs into his own corner... 0:4
1:21 Gomez bounces off the ropes, challenging Zarate to come get him. 0:4
1:25 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 0:4
1:35 Zarate backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
1:40 Gomez pins Zarate's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
1:58 Garza separates them. 0:4
2:02 A straight cross from Wilfredo Gomez gets through Zarate's guard. 2:4
2:16 Gomez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Zarate ducks under it. 2:4
2:32 Gomez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Zarate. 2:4
2:38 Gomez steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:4
2:41 Zarate is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:4
2:41 Gomez scores with three hard shots in a row! 5:4
2:53 Gomez is really focused in this round. 5:4
3:00 Wilfredo Gomez slips out of a corner, as Carlos Zarate attempts to trap him. 5:4
3:00 Garza motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 7:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Ignacio Beristain was extremely upbeat during the break with Zarate providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Zarate fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 0:3
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:3
0:26 Gomez is giving Zarate a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:3
0:40 Garza has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gomez locks up Zarate's arms. 0:3
0:52 * The referee cautions Wilfredo Gomez about leaning on Zarate's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:3
1:10 That uppercut from Zarate has some power behind it! 0:7
1:10 Gomez appears shaken by that punch! 0:7
1:23 Zarate is really focused in this round. 0:7
1:36 Gomez scores to the body with a jab 2:7
1:53 Zarate lands a strong uppercut! 2:11
1:53 Gomez is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:11
2:02 Zarate retreats into a neutral corner. 2:11
2:02 Gomez lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:11
2:16 Zarate slides into a neutral corner... 4:11
2:16 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Gomez blasts home a hook. 6:11
2:27 Gomez lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Zarate's defense. 9:11
2:41 Zarate tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gomez blocks it. 9:11
2:43 Gomez gets inside and fires a hook to Zarate's body. 11:11
3:00 Zarate works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 11:11
3:00 It looks like Gomez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:11
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Gomez and Zarate really went at it. 11:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Zarate's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Danny Smith felt Gomez lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:12 A big combination from Zarate lands with serious impact! 0:4
0:12 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Gomez is just trying to hang on! 0:4
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:21 Gomez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Smith's instructions work. 0:4
0:26 Zarate grabs Gomez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:30 * Garza has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Wilfredo Gomez for leaning on the opponent's neck. 0:4
0:49 Carlos Zarate lands a vicious cross! 0:8
0:49 Gomez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:8
1:02 Zarate has Gomez trapped! 0:8
1:06 Gomez does a great job of moving as Zarate tries to work inside. 0:8
1:13 Gomez lands a devastating cross! 4:8
1:13 Zarate is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:8
1:27 That punch actually went behind Gomez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Zarate. 4:8
1:29 Gomez lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 6:8
1:49 Zarate is either lucky or has radar. Gomez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:8
1:57 A lead right scores big for Gomez. He stunned Zarate with that one. 9:8
2:10 Gomez is protecting the body nicely as Zarate fails to score inside. 9:8
2:22 Zarate has his arms wrapped around Gomez... Now they separate. 9:8
2:26 Zarate pushes Gomez away. 9:8
2:31 Zarate has Gomez cornered! 9:8
2:36 Gomez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:12
2:36 Gomez is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:12
2:52 Both fighters move to ring center. 9:12
2:56 Zarate takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 14:12
2:56 Zarate was staggered by that punch! 14:12
3:00 Zarate is starting to suck wind... 14:12
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 14:12
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Gomez got some great advice from Danny Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:11 Carlos Zarate whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:19 Zarate slides into the corner... 0:0
0:24 Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:24 How is Zarate standing after those shots? 4:0
0:24 * That last shot stunned Carlos Zarate and it looks like Gomez is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Zarate is now bleeding. 6:0
0:24 * Blood is coming from a gash under Zarate's right eye. Hopefully it looks worse than it really is. 6:0
0:37 Gomez leaves the jab just short. 6:0
0:50 Gomez connects with a violent cross! 11:0
0:50 That's the punch Gomez hoped to land! Zarate looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 11:0
0:54 Carlos Zarate's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 11:0
1:12 Zarate misses with that punch. 11:0
1:14 Gomez flicks a lead right to the head of Zarate. 13:0
1:31 Zarate fires and misses. 13:0
1:43 Gomez suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 13:0
1:49 Zarate really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 13:4
1:49 Those punches hurt Gomez and he looks to hang on. 13:4
2:03 Zarate's not even close with the jab. 13:4
2:06 Gomez connects with an uppercut to the head of Zarate. 15:4
2:15 Gomez scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 17:4
2:29 Gomez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 17:4
2:36 That cross from Zarate lands with some authority! 17:8
2:36 Gomez takes a step back, obviously hurt! 17:8
2:49 Gomez landed a sharp combination that rocked Zarate back on his heels! 21:8
2:49 Zarate was stopped cold by that series of shots! 21:8
3:00 Zarate lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gomez. 21:8
3:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 21:8
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 10. 22:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zarate was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 A trickle of blood is still visible on the face of Zarate; his cutman wasn't able to staunch the flow of blood from the cut under the right eye, at least not completely. 0:0
0:08 Zarate retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Gomez straightens Zarate up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 3:0
0:18 Zarate slides into a neutral corner... 3:0
0:22 Gomez just misses with a huge shot as Zarate chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:0
0:25 The cross scores for Zarate. He needs to throw that punch more often. 3:2
0:34 Zarate is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 3:2
0:37 Zarate retreats into the left corner. 3:2
0:37 Gomez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 5:2
0:55 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Zarate! 5:2
1:02 That was a violent straight right by Gomez! 10:2
1:02 Zarate appears shaken by those punches! 10:2
1:24 Gomez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:2
1:36 Garza warns Gomez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:2
1:54 Garza steps in and breaks it up. 10:2
1:58 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 10:2
2:03 Zarate traps Gomez's gloves under his arms, forcing Garza to break them up. 10:2
2:12 The Referee breaks it up... 10:2
2:16 While we have a lull in the action I would like recognize the Trunzo brothers for all they have done for the sport of Boxing! 10:2
2:25 Gomez lands a solid cross! 14:2
2:25 Zarate looks shaken! 14:2
2:42 That hook by Zarate jarred Wilfredo Gomez! 14:6
2:42 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gomez and he is stunned! 14:6
2:55 A brutal uppercut from Zarate connects to the solar plexus! 14:10
2:55 Gomez was stunned by that blow! 14:10
3:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:10
3:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 13:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez and Zarate square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 12. 0:0
0:08 Zarate is ready to go. The cut under the right eye he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:08 Zarate retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Gomez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:19 Ignacio Beristain seemed to pump up Zarate between rounds. 0:0
0:26 Zarate picks off the uppercut by Gomez. 0:0
0:28 Zarate bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
0:44 Gomez pushes Zarate away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 3:2
1:02 Zarate has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 3:7
1:02 Gomez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:7
1:10 Wilfredo Gomez slides into a neutral corner... 3:7
1:15 Zarate goes straight at Gomez, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 3:7
1:24 Zarate fires a volley of punches but Gomez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:7
1:39 That uppercut from Zarate just missed. 3:7
1:50 Zarate just comes up short with the uppercut. 3:7
2:01 Zarate lands a crushing hook! 3:11
2:01 Gomez is hurt! 3:11
2:06 Gomez is starting to fatigue... 3:11
2:14 Zarate muscles his way inside. 3:11
2:27 Zarate pins Gomez in the corner! 3:11
2:32 Zarate works his way in and leans on Gomez... 3:11
2:36 Zarate and Gomez each take a step back. 3:11
2:49 Zarate pushes Gomez then steps away from him. 3:11
2:54 Zarate and Gomez grab a quick breather. 3:11
3:00 Zarate fires a left hand that Gomez takes high on the shoulder. 3:11
3:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 3:11
3:00 The bell ending Round 12 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 4:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zarate rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:36 Gomez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:43 Zarate connects with a nasty hook! 0:4
0:43 Gomez is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
1:09 Gomez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
1:15 Carlos Zarate catches Gomez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:8
1:15 Gomez is gasping for air!! 0:8
1:36 Zarate drives that short hook into Gomez's midsection! 0:12
1:36 Gomez looks shaken! 0:12
1:48 Zarate is really focused in this round. 0:12
1:55 Zarate lands a hard cross! 0:16
1:55 Gomez is clutching his side! 0:16
2:00 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:16
2:09 Zarate wraps his arms around Gomez. 0:16
2:13 Garza has to break the clinch. 0:16
2:18 Zarate is really focused in this round. 0:16
2:26 Zarate connects with a devastating combination to the head, he hits like a Mule! 0:20
2:26 Several solid punches score and Gomez is rattled! 0:20
2:40 Zarate connects with a vicious uppercut! 0:24
2:40 That was a beautiful shot, Wilfredo Gomez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:24
2:57 Zarate picks off the jab thrown by Gomez. 0:24
3:00 Zarate shows Gomez his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 13. 0:24
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:19 Gomez retreats into the near right corner. 0:0
0:23 Zarate wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gomez's defense. 0:0
0:30 Zarate takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:0
0:30 Zarate is reeling after that shot! 4:0
0:52 Zarate traps Gomez's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:0
1:01 Now they break clean. 4:0
1:06 Zarate is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 4:0
1:13 Gomez has Zarate trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:0
1:17 Gomez ties up Zarate. 4:0
1:22 Garza moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
1:31 Zarate attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:0
1:42 * Zarate is overwhelmed by a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 4:0
1:45 Garza begins the count... 11:0
1:45 1 11:0
1:46 2 11:0
1:47 Zarate is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 3 but he is badly hurt. 11:0
1:48 4 11:0
1:49 5 11:0
1:50 6 11:0
1:50 * Zarate lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 11:0
1:50 Garza looks closely at Zarate who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 11:0
1:50 There's time for Gomez to finish Zarate if he can do it. 11:0
2:04 Gomez misses wildly with the hook. 11:0
2:15 Gomez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:0
2:21 Gomez bangs a right cross off the face of Zarate. 13:0
2:21 Zarate was stopped cold by that punch! Gomez has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 13:0
2:30 Zarate slides into a neutral corner... 13:0
2:35 Gomez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:0
2:46 Gomez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Zarate but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:0
2:52 Both fighters move back to ring center. 13:0
2:52 * Garza is telling Gomez to watch holding and hitting. 17:0
3:00 Zarate has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Gomez needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 17:0
3:00 * There is swelling under the left eye of Zarate it is clearly visible. 17:0
3:00 Gomez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:0
3:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 16:1
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Ignacio Beristain knows Zarate lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Zarate looks to work the body, but Gomez covers up nicely. 0:0
0:14 Gomez lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Zarate to take a half step backwards. 3:0
0:19 The swelling under Zarate's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 3:0
0:31 Zarate will tie a guy up if he has to. 3:0
0:36 Gomez pushes Zarate away. 3:0
0:45 Gomez usues his legs to avoid Zarate's punches. 3:0
0:47 Gomez lands a short hook to the body. 5:0
1:00 Zarate grabs Gomez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 5:0
1:12 Zarate finally lets go of Gomez. 5:0
1:22 Zarate's misses as Gomez backpedals away. 5:0
1:25 Gomez turns on the hook and drives it home under Zarate's elbows. 8:0
1:41 Zarate lands a solid cross! 8:4
1:41 Gomez is gasping for air!! 8:4
1:46 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 15. 8:4
1:53 Gomez connects with stiff left hook to the body. 11:4
1:58 Zarate's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 11:4
2:03 Wilfredo Gomez is backed into his opponents corner... 11:4
2:07 Zarate misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:4
2:14 Zarate uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Gomez tries vainly to score. 11:4
2:20 Gomez's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 11:4
2:23 Gomez traps Zarate in the corner! 11:4
2:23 Wilfredo Gomez scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 13:4
2:41 Gomez tries to muscle inside but Zarate clinches him. 13:4
2:52 Carlos Zarate uses his shoulder to force Gomez out of the clinch. 13:4
3:00 Zarate misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:4
3:00 Gomez appears to have this fight under control. 13:4
3:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 13:4
Fight Result
And here with the call is Johnny Addie
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
John Parish Jr., United States has it 145 to 140
Torben Hansen, Denmark scores it 146 to 138
Luis Pabon, Puerto Rico scores the bout 143 to 141
The winner and still IBF champion by unanimous decision is Wilfredo Gomez!
Score Cards
John Parish Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Wilfredo Gomez 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 145
Carlos Zarate 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 9 140
Torben Hansen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Wilfredo Gomez 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 146
Carlos Zarate 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 9 138
Luis Pabon Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Wilfredo Gomez 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 143
Carlos Zarate 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Wilfredo Gomez 28 30 30 28 30 28 30 27 30 30 29 27 27 30 30 434
Carlos Zarate 29 27 27 29 27 29 27 30 28 27 28 30 30 24 27 419
Statistics
Categories Wilfredo Gomez Carlos Zarate
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.53 2.73
Hooks / Round 4.20 3.33
Crosses / Round 4.73 2.53
Combinations / Round 4.40 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 3.33
Punches Landed / Round 22.20 14.53
Punches Missed / Round 59.13 67.73
Punching Accuracy 27.3% 17.7%
Total Number of Fouls 6 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Elbow 1
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 5
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 2 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 7
Protect Cut 0 / 0 1 / 1
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Wilfredo Gomez vs Carlos Zarate
Fight info: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-3-22, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Frank Garza, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Parish Jr. (United States), Torben Hansen (Denmark) and Luis Pabon (Puerto Rico), ring card girl is Amina Sade, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Wilfredo Gomez - Record: 6-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Carlos Zarate - Record: 7-1-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ignacio Beristain - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garza checks with both fighters and calls for the bell, we are underway. 0:0
0:06 Zarate moves into the far left corner. 0:0
0:11 Gomez lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:0
0:11 Gomez sent Zarate reeling with that punch! 4:0
0:20 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 4:0
0:27 Zarate has promised a good showing tonight. 4:0
0:31 Carlos Zarate and Gomez trade punches in an even exchange. 6:2
0:44 Gomez ties up Zarate... 6:2
0:49 * Gomez is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Garza has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:2
1:07 Zarate just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:6
1:07 Gomez was hurt by those blows! 6:6
1:17 Zarate backs into the left corner. 6:6
1:17 Gomez wallops Zarate with a cross to the liver! 9:6
1:34 OH! Gomez landed the big hook flush! 13:6
1:34 Zarate looks like he was hurt by that punch! 13:6
1:49 Carlos Zarate retreats into the upper left corner. 13:6
1:53 Zarate does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gomez's punches in close. 13:6
2:00 Zarate shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gomez flush! 13:11
2:00 And Gomez's in big trouble now! 13:11
2:09 Zarate gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Gomez. 13:13
2:09 Gomez staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 13:13
2:09 Zarate takes a long look at Gomez to see if he's playing possum. Zarate is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Gomez. 13:13
2:22 Zarate fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:13
2:33 Zarate misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:13
2:40 Zarate has Wilfredo Gomez trapped in the upper neutral corner... 13:13
2:44 Zarate throws a flurry of punches but Gomez either blocks or slips them. 13:13
2:51 Zarate traps Gomez in the corner! 13:13
2:55 Zarate works his way in and leans on Gomez. 13:13
3:00 Zarate has Gomez trapped! 13:13
3:00 Carlos Zarate doesn't connect with the combination. 13:13
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gomez and Zarate leave their corners. 0:0
0:13 Gomez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Zarate back on his heels! 5:0
0:13 Zarate is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:0
0:30 Wilfredo Gomez pushes Zarate away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a wicked uppercut in close. 8:0
0:46 Gomez's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 8:0
0:57 Wilfredo Gomez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Zarate had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:0
1:11 Punch and move, punch and move, Gomez will do it all night if Zarate doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 8:0
1:15 Gomez pushes Zarate back to gain room to punch. 8:0
1:18 Zarate feints, looking for an opening. 8:0
1:27 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:0
1:31 Gomez shoves Zarate away. 8:0
1:41 Gomez is moving around the ring nicely. 8:0
1:47 The action slows as Gomez and Zarate measure each other up. 8:0
1:59 Zarate takes a hard combination from Gomez 12:0
1:59 Zarate suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 12:0
2:09 Gomez has Zarate cornered! 12:0
2:09 Gomez and Zarate exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Gomez get in the most telling blows. 15:2
2:18 Gomez doesn't have to look for Zarate this round as He is right there in front of him. 15:2
2:26 Gomez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Zarate. 15:2
2:37 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Gomez seemed to get the better of it. 18:4
2:52 Zarate just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 22:4
2:52 At least two of those shots really hurt Zarate! 22:4
3:00 Gomez is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 22:4
3:00 And that ends Round number 2. 24:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zarate looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Gomez retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
0:13 Zarate just can't find the range with that jab. 0:0
0:24 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:28 Gomez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:28 Zarate was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:46 Gomez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:0
0:53 Wilfredo Gomez is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:01 Gomez holds his arms up in disgust as Zarate holds him around his waist. 4:0
1:10 Garza has to break them apart. 4:0
1:20 Gomez lands a strong hook! 8:0
1:20 Zarate is reeling.. 8:0
1:30 Gomez traps Zarate in the corner! 8:0
1:34 Gomez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:0
1:41 Zarate cranks up the hook and connects to Wilfredo Gomez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:4
1:41 Wilfredo Gomez was staggered by those punches... 8:4
1:53 Gomez is really focused in this round. 8:4
1:58 Gomez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 8:4
2:01 * Garza steps in and admonishes Gomez for using an open glove. 10:4
2:24 Zarate swings...and misses. 10:4
2:26 Zarate eats a short cross from Gomez amd backs away. 12:4
2:42 Zarate scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:8
2:42 Gomez was shaken by those blows! 12:8
2:56 Zarate just comes up short with the jab. 12:8
2:58 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Gomez who scores with a short hook to the chest. 14:8
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Garza to step in. 14:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Gomez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:28 Zarate lands a crushing uppercut! 0:5
0:28 That punch really rocked Gomez! 0:5
0:44 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:5
0:56 Gomez looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:5
1:07 Zarate misses wildly with the Hook. 0:5
1:09 Gomez scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:5
1:24 Gomez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:5
1:30 Gomez moves into a neutral corner. 2:5
1:34 Zarate lets his hands go inside, but Gomez protects his body well. 2:5
1:37 * Garza is telling Gomez to quit using his elbows. 7:5
1:59 Zarate and Gomez are in a clinch, Garza hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:5
2:10 Garza is shouting at Zarate to break! 7:5
2:14 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 7:5
2:17 Gomez lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 9:5
2:31 Gomez fires a shot, but it glances off Zarate's shoulder. 9:5
2:38 Zarate connects with a solid combination! 9:9
2:38 Gomez seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 9:9
2:47 Zarate sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 9:11
3:00 Zarate fires and misses. 9:11
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 10:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zarate looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:20 Zarate can't score with short uppercut inside. Gomez got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:22 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:34 Gomez scores with a glancing cross. 2:0
0:51 Gomez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:57 Zarate pushes Gomez away, looking for more space to work in. 2:0
1:09 Gomez pins Carlos Zarate in the corner! 2:0
1:13 Gomez is off target with that uppercut. 2:0
1:20 Zarate drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
1:20 Gomez is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
1:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:4
1:38 Gomez lands a smashing uppercut! 6:4
1:38 That shot has Zarate hurt! 6:4
1:53 Gomez lands a paralyzing combination! 10:4
1:53 What a beautiful combination! Zarate might not survive this... 10:4
2:17 Wilfredo Gomez really buried that punch into Zarate's ribs. 14:4
2:17 That series of punches rocked Zarate and he looks to be in trouble. 14:4
2:34 Wilfredo Gomez is really focused in this round. 14:4
2:47 Carlos Zarate looks to work the body, but Gomez covers up nicely. 14:4
2:57 Gomez is blocked in his opponents corner... 14:4
3:00 Zarate misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 14:4
3:00 There's the bell. Gomez wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 5 is history. 14:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Ignacio Beristain not only gave Zarate encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gomez. Now it's up to Zarate to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Gomez is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:07 The two men close the distance between each other. Zarate throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Gomez clean and stops him in his tracks. 0:3
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:3
0:21 Gomez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:3
0:36 That hook from Zarate snapped Gomez's head back violently! 0:7
0:36 Gomez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:7
0:45 Zarate slides into a neutral corner... 0:7
0:49 Gomez fires a lead right that Zarate manages to avoid. 0:7
1:03 Gomez slides into his own corner... 0:7
1:03 Gomez and Zarate swap blows with neither taking a step back. 2:9
1:23 Gomez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:9
1:35 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:9
1:48 Zarate misses with that hook. 2:9
1:58 Gomez scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 5:9
2:11 Zarate has Gomez blocked in! 5:9
2:15 Zarate smothers Wilfredo Gomez's attack with a clinch! 5:9
2:20 Garza separates the two... 5:9
2:24 Gomez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:9
2:24 Gomez lands two hard body shots that made Zarate grunt. 8:9
2:42 Zarate has Gomez pinned! 8:9
2:46 Zarate voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:9
2:51 Carlos Zarate is really focused in this round. 8:9
3:00 Gomez pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:9
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amina Sade exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:21 Look out! That was a straight right by Zarate! 0:4
0:21 Gomez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:26 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:38 Wilfredo Gomez telegraphed that shot and Carlos Zarate ducks under it easily. 0:4
0:49 Gomez slides into the corner... 0:4
0:53 Zarate wings a big left hand at Gomez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
1:10 Gomez smothers Zarate's attack as Carlos Zarate tries to get off some shots inside. 0:4
1:17 Zarate backs into his own corner... 0:4
1:21 Gomez bounces off the ropes, challenging Zarate to come get him. 0:4
1:25 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 0:4
1:35 Zarate backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
1:40 Gomez pins Zarate's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
1:58 Garza separates them. 0:4
2:02 A straight cross from Wilfredo Gomez gets through Zarate's guard. 2:4
2:16 Gomez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Zarate ducks under it. 2:4
2:32 Gomez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Zarate. 2:4
2:38 Gomez steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:4
2:41 Zarate is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:4
2:41 Gomez scores with three hard shots in a row! 5:4
2:53 Gomez is really focused in this round. 5:4
3:00 Wilfredo Gomez slips out of a corner, as Carlos Zarate attempts to trap him. 5:4
3:00 Garza motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 7:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Ignacio Beristain was extremely upbeat during the break with Zarate providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Zarate fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 0:3
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:3
0:26 Gomez is giving Zarate a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:3
0:40 Garza has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gomez locks up Zarate's arms. 0:3
0:52 * The referee cautions Wilfredo Gomez about leaning on Zarate's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:3
1:10 That uppercut from Zarate has some power behind it! 0:7
1:10 Gomez appears shaken by that punch! 0:7
1:23 Zarate is really focused in this round. 0:7
1:36 Gomez scores to the body with a jab 2:7
1:53 Zarate lands a strong uppercut! 2:11
1:53 Gomez is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:11
2:02 Zarate retreats into a neutral corner. 2:11
2:02 Gomez lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:11
2:16 Zarate slides into a neutral corner... 4:11
2:16 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Gomez blasts home a hook. 6:11
2:27 Gomez lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Zarate's defense. 9:11
2:41 Zarate tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gomez blocks it. 9:11
2:43 Gomez gets inside and fires a hook to Zarate's body. 11:11
3:00 Zarate works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 11:11
3:00 It looks like Gomez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:11
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Gomez and Zarate really went at it. 11:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Zarate's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Danny Smith felt Gomez lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:12 A big combination from Zarate lands with serious impact! 0:4
0:12 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Gomez is just trying to hang on! 0:4
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:21 Gomez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Smith's instructions work. 0:4
0:26 Zarate grabs Gomez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:30 * Garza has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Wilfredo Gomez for leaning on the opponent's neck. 0:4
0:49 Carlos Zarate lands a vicious cross! 0:8
0:49 Gomez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:8
1:02 Zarate has Gomez trapped! 0:8
1:06 Gomez does a great job of moving as Zarate tries to work inside. 0:8
1:13 Gomez lands a devastating cross! 4:8
1:13 Zarate is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:8
1:27 That punch actually went behind Gomez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Zarate. 4:8
1:29 Gomez lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 6:8
1:49 Zarate is either lucky or has radar. Gomez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:8
1:57 A lead right scores big for Gomez. He stunned Zarate with that one. 9:8
2:10 Gomez is protecting the body nicely as Zarate fails to score inside. 9:8
2:22 Zarate has his arms wrapped around Gomez... Now they separate. 9:8
2:26 Zarate pushes Gomez away. 9:8
2:31 Zarate has Gomez cornered! 9:8
2:36 Gomez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:12
2:36 Gomez is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:12
2:52 Both fighters move to ring center. 9:12
2:56 Zarate takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 14:12
2:56 Zarate was staggered by that punch! 14:12
3:00 Zarate is starting to suck wind... 14:12
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 14:12
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Gomez got some great advice from Danny Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:11 Carlos Zarate whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:19 Zarate slides into the corner... 0:0
0:24 Gomez just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:24 How is Zarate standing after those shots? 4:0
0:24 * That last shot stunned Carlos Zarate and it looks like Gomez is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Zarate is now bleeding. 6:0
0:24 * Blood is coming from a gash under Zarate's right eye. Hopefully it looks worse than it really is. 6:0
0:37 Gomez leaves the jab just short. 6:0
0:50 Gomez connects with a violent cross! 11:0
0:50 That's the punch Gomez hoped to land! Zarate looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 11:0
0:54 Carlos Zarate's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 11:0
1:12 Zarate misses with that punch. 11:0
1:14 Gomez flicks a lead right to the head of Zarate. 13:0
1:31 Zarate fires and misses. 13:0
1:43 Gomez suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 13:0
1:49 Zarate really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 13:4
1:49 Those punches hurt Gomez and he looks to hang on. 13:4
2:03 Zarate's not even close with the jab. 13:4
2:06 Gomez connects with an uppercut to the head of Zarate. 15:4
2:15 Gomez scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 17:4
2:29 Gomez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 17:4
2:36 That cross from Zarate lands with some authority! 17:8
2:36 Gomez takes a step back, obviously hurt! 17:8
2:49 Gomez landed a sharp combination that rocked Zarate back on his heels! 21:8
2:49 Zarate was stopped cold by that series of shots! 21:8
3:00 Zarate lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gomez. 21:8
3:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 21:8
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 10. 22:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zarate was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 A trickle of blood is still visible on the face of Zarate; his cutman wasn't able to staunch the flow of blood from the cut under the right eye, at least not completely. 0:0
0:08 Zarate retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Gomez straightens Zarate up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 3:0
0:18 Zarate slides into a neutral corner... 3:0
0:22 Gomez just misses with a huge shot as Zarate chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:0
0:25 The cross scores for Zarate. He needs to throw that punch more often. 3:2
0:34 Zarate is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 3:2
0:37 Zarate retreats into the left corner. 3:2
0:37 Gomez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 5:2
0:55 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Zarate! 5:2
1:02 That was a violent straight right by Gomez! 10:2
1:02 Zarate appears shaken by those punches! 10:2
1:24 Gomez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:2
1:36 Garza warns Gomez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:2
1:54 Garza steps in and breaks it up. 10:2
1:58 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 10:2
2:03 Zarate traps Gomez's gloves under his arms, forcing Garza to break them up. 10:2
2:12 The Referee breaks it up... 10:2
2:16 While we have a lull in the action I would like recognize the Trunzo brothers for all they have done for the sport of Boxing! 10:2
2:25 Gomez lands a solid cross! 14:2
2:25 Zarate looks shaken! 14:2
2:42 That hook by Zarate jarred Wilfredo Gomez! 14:6
2:42 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gomez and he is stunned! 14:6
2:55 A brutal uppercut from Zarate connects to the solar plexus! 14:10
2:55 Gomez was stunned by that blow! 14:10
3:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:10
3:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 13:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez and Zarate square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 12. 0:0
0:08 Zarate is ready to go. The cut under the right eye he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:08 Zarate retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Gomez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:19 Ignacio Beristain seemed to pump up Zarate between rounds. 0:0
0:26 Zarate picks off the uppercut by Gomez. 0:0
0:28 Zarate bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
0:44 Gomez pushes Zarate away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 3:2
1:02 Zarate has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 3:7
1:02 Gomez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:7
1:10 Wilfredo Gomez slides into a neutral corner... 3:7
1:15 Zarate goes straight at Gomez, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 3:7
1:24 Zarate fires a volley of punches but Gomez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:7
1:39 That uppercut from Zarate just missed. 3:7
1:50 Zarate just comes up short with the uppercut. 3:7
2:01 Zarate lands a crushing hook! 3:11
2:01 Gomez is hurt! 3:11
2:06 Gomez is starting to fatigue... 3:11
2:14 Zarate muscles his way inside. 3:11
2:27 Zarate pins Gomez in the corner! 3:11
2:32 Zarate works his way in and leans on Gomez... 3:11
2:36 Zarate and Gomez each take a step back. 3:11
2:49 Zarate pushes Gomez then steps away from him. 3:11
2:54 Zarate and Gomez grab a quick breather. 3:11
3:00 Zarate fires a left hand that Gomez takes high on the shoulder. 3:11
3:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 3:11
3:00 The bell ending Round 12 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 4:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zarate rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:36 Gomez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:43 Zarate connects with a nasty hook! 0:4
0:43 Gomez is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
1:09 Gomez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
1:15 Carlos Zarate catches Gomez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:8
1:15 Gomez is gasping for air!! 0:8
1:36 Zarate drives that short hook into Gomez's midsection! 0:12
1:36 Gomez looks shaken! 0:12
1:48 Zarate is really focused in this round. 0:12
1:55 Zarate lands a hard cross! 0:16
1:55 Gomez is clutching his side! 0:16
2:00 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:16
2:09 Zarate wraps his arms around Gomez. 0:16
2:13 Garza has to break the clinch. 0:16
2:18 Zarate is really focused in this round. 0:16
2:26 Zarate connects with a devastating combination to the head, he hits like a Mule! 0:20
2:26 Several solid punches score and Gomez is rattled! 0:20
2:40 Zarate connects with a vicious uppercut! 0:24
2:40 That was a beautiful shot, Wilfredo Gomez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:24
2:57 Zarate picks off the jab thrown by Gomez. 0:24
3:00 Zarate shows Gomez his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 13. 0:24
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:19 Gomez retreats into the near right corner. 0:0
0:23 Zarate wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gomez's defense. 0:0
0:30 Zarate takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:0
0:30 Zarate is reeling after that shot! 4:0
0:52 Zarate traps Gomez's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:0
1:01 Now they break clean. 4:0
1:06 Zarate is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 4:0
1:13 Gomez has Zarate trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:0
1:17 Gomez ties up Zarate. 4:0
1:22 Garza moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
1:31 Zarate attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:0
1:42 * Zarate is overwhelmed by a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 4:0
1:45 Garza begins the count... 11:0
1:45 1 11:0
1:46 2 11:0
1:47 Zarate is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 3 but he is badly hurt. 11:0
1:48 4 11:0
1:49 5 11:0
1:50 6 11:0
1:50 * Zarate lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 11:0
1:50 Garza looks closely at Zarate who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 11:0
1:50 There's time for Gomez to finish Zarate if he can do it. 11:0
2:04 Gomez misses wildly with the hook. 11:0
2:15 Gomez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:0
2:21 Gomez bangs a right cross off the face of Zarate. 13:0
2:21 Zarate was stopped cold by that punch! Gomez has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 13:0
2:30 Zarate slides into a neutral corner... 13:0
2:35 Gomez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:0
2:46 Gomez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Zarate but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:0
2:52 Both fighters move back to ring center. 13:0
2:52 * Garza is telling Gomez to watch holding and hitting. 17:0
3:00 Zarate has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Gomez needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 17:0
3:00 * There is swelling under the left eye of Zarate it is clearly visible. 17:0
3:00 Gomez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:0
3:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 16:1
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Ignacio Beristain knows Zarate lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Zarate looks to work the body, but Gomez covers up nicely. 0:0
0:14 Gomez lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Zarate to take a half step backwards. 3:0
0:19 The swelling under Zarate's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 3:0
0:31 Zarate will tie a guy up if he has to. 3:0
0:36 Gomez pushes Zarate away. 3:0
0:45 Gomez usues his legs to avoid Zarate's punches. 3:0
0:47 Gomez lands a short hook to the body. 5:0
1:00 Zarate grabs Gomez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 5:0
1:12 Zarate finally lets go of Gomez. 5:0
1:22 Zarate's misses as Gomez backpedals away. 5:0
1:25 Gomez turns on the hook and drives it home under Zarate's elbows. 8:0
1:41 Zarate lands a solid cross! 8:4
1:41 Gomez is gasping for air!! 8:4
1:46 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 15. 8:4
1:53 Gomez connects with stiff left hook to the body. 11:4
1:58 Zarate's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 11:4
2:03 Wilfredo Gomez is backed into his opponents corner... 11:4
2:07 Zarate misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:4
2:14 Zarate uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Gomez tries vainly to score. 11:4
2:20 Gomez's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 11:4
2:23 Gomez traps Zarate in the corner! 11:4
2:23 Wilfredo Gomez scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 13:4
2:41 Gomez tries to muscle inside but Zarate clinches him. 13:4
2:52 Carlos Zarate uses his shoulder to force Gomez out of the clinch. 13:4
3:00 Zarate misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:4
3:00 Gomez appears to have this fight under control. 13:4
3:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 13:4
Fight Result
And here with the call is Johnny Addie
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
John Parish Jr., United States has it 145 to 140
Torben Hansen, Denmark scores it 146 to 138
Luis Pabon, Puerto Rico scores the bout 143 to 141
The winner and still IBF champion by unanimous decision is Wilfredo Gomez!
Score Cards
John Parish Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Wilfredo Gomez 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 145
Carlos Zarate 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 9 140
Torben Hansen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Wilfredo Gomez 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 146
Carlos Zarate 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 9 138
Luis Pabon Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Wilfredo Gomez 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 143
Carlos Zarate 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Wilfredo Gomez 28 30 30 28 30 28 30 27 30 30 29 27 27 30 30 434
Carlos Zarate 29 27 27 29 27 29 27 30 28 27 28 30 30 24 27 419
Statistics
Categories Wilfredo Gomez Carlos Zarate
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.53 2.73
Hooks / Round 4.20 3.33
Crosses / Round 4.73 2.53
Combinations / Round 4.40 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 3.33
Punches Landed / Round 22.20 14.53
Punches Missed / Round 59.13 67.73
Punching Accuracy 27.3% 17.7%
Total Number of Fouls 6 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Elbow 1
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 5
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 2 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 7
Protect Cut 0 / 0 1 / 1
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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Re: BTW Season Week #9 World Championship bouts
Fenech Carruthers was epic! I believe the right man won, and am puzzled by the dissenting judge, however it was close....no knockdowns, and each man giving a good account of himself.
P4P1 must be improving his training techniques.
Fenech is the best fighter in the sim hands down. I"m certain we all agree.
It would be acceptable if others simply wanted to step down surrender and let's just call this season over with.
Fenech enters the Hall of Fame, and we move on to another weight class.
agreed?
P4P1 must be improving his training techniques.
Fenech is the best fighter in the sim hands down. I"m certain we all agree.
It would be acceptable if others simply wanted to step down surrender and let's just call this season over with.
Fenech enters the Hall of Fame, and we move on to another weight class.
agreed?
Re: BTW Season Week #9 World Championship bouts
BoxBuzz wrote:Fenech Carruthers was epic! I believe the right man won, and am puzzled by the dissenting judge, however it was close....no knockdowns, and each man giving a good account of himself.
P4P1 must be improving his training techniques.
Fenech is the best fighter in the sim hands down. I"m certain we all agree.
It would be acceptable if others simply wanted to step down surrender and let's just call this season over with.
Fenech enters the Hall of Fame, and we move on to another weight class.
agreed?
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Re: BTW Season Week #9 World Championship bouts
I have to say I am a little frustrated by my own software for not being able to give Dixon a decision in a world title fight, he even knocked Escobar down twice. :x