BTW Season Week #31 Chavez Tune Up

[Fist of Legend]

Julio Cesar Chavez vs Angel Manfredy

Fight info: Ector County Coliseum, Odessa, TX, United States, 2014-6-28, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Arthur Mercante, Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Chalerm Prayadsab (Thailand), Sergio Silvi (Italy) and James Howard (United States), ring card girl is Ecaterina Pasiakos, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 10-0-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Angel Manfredy - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Roach - Cut Man: Frank Bagley

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:15 Chavez moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:15 Manfredy finds a home for his jab, keeping Chavez at bay. 0:2
0:32 Manfredy has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 0:7
0:32 Julio Cesar Chavez is clutching his side! 0:7
0:42 Manfredy is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:7
0:46 Chavez will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:7
0:57 Mercante, Sr. has to break them apart. 0:7
1:01 This could end up being a mismatch as there is a large gap in talent between the fighters. 0:7
1:05 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:7
1:09 Manfredy's not even close with the uppercut. 0:7
1:11 Julio Cesar Chavez works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:7
1:22 Chavez traps Manfredy in the corner! 2:7
1:27 Manfredy does a great job of moving as Chavez tries to work inside. 2:7
1:34 Manfredy lands a strong uppercut! 2:11
1:34 Chavez was staggered by that punch! 2:11
1:56 Chavez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Manfredy's defense. 2:11
2:03 The action is back in the center of the ring. 2:11
2:08 Chavez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Manfredy flush! 6:11
2:08 That punch really rocked Manfredy! 6:11
2:20 Manfredy retreats into a neutral corner. 6:11
2:24 Chavez throws a crushing right to Manfredy's jaw! 10:11
2:24 Manfredy takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:11
2:48 Chavez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Manfredy ducks under it. 10:11
2:50 * Mercante, Sr. motions to Manfredy to keep his punches up. 10:14
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:15

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Yoel Judah seemed to pump up Julio Cesar Chavez between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Manfredy is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Chavez's defense. 0:0
0:18 Chavez fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:32 Chavez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Manfredy back into the corner. 2:0
0:37 Chavez backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:41 That cross from Manfredy has some power behind it! 2:5
0:41 And Chavez's in big trouble now! 2:5
0:54 They are back in the center of the ring once again 2:5
0:59 Manfredy swings...and misses. 2:5
1:10 Manfredy telegraphed that shot and Chavez ducks under it easily. 2:5
1:21 Manfredy is flicking the jab, trying to keep Chavez at long range. 2:5
1:30 Manfredy is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:5
1:41 Manfredy whiffs with the jab. 2:5
1:56 The fighters move in close and Manfredy gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Chavez. 2:8
2:10 Manfredy misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:8
2:12 Julio Cesar Chavez catches Manfredy with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:8
2:26 Manfredy misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:8
2:38 Chavez is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 4:8
2:43 Chavez pushes Manfredy back to gain room to punch. 4:8
2:57 Chavez stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 7:8
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Manfredy and Chavez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Yoel Judah said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Chavez has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:09 Chavez has Angel Manfredy pinned! 0:0
0:13 Manfredy is protecting the body nicely as Chavez fails to score inside. 0:0
0:16 Manfredy scores with a quick one-two to Chavez's midsection 0:2
0:25 Manfredy scores with a hook to the side of the head. 0:4
0:41 Chavez smothers Manfredy's attack with a clinch! 0:4
0:46 Chavez and Manfredy each take a step back. 0:4
0:51 Manfredy is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:4
0:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:4
0:58 Chavez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Manfredy had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
1:05 Manfredy connects with a solid combination! 0:9
1:05 Chavez is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 0:9
1:21 Chavez scores with the jab. 2:9
1:35 Chavez misses wildly with the Hook. 2:9
1:37 A crisp jab from Manfredy connects to the jaw of Chavez 2:12
1:46 Chavez backs into the upper left corner. 2:12
1:46 Manfredy pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:14
2:03 Chavez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:14
2:10 Manfredy is really focused in this round. 2:14
2:19 Chavez takes a hard combination from Manfredy 2:18
2:19 Julio Cesar Chavez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:18
2:28 Chavez doesn't have to look for Manfredy this round as He is right there in front of him. 2:18
2:40 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Manfredy. 2:18
2:52 Julio Cesar Chavez lands a wicked uppercut! 6:18
2:52 Manfredy is dazed and he is in trouble!! 6:18
3:00 Chavez works his way in and leans on Manfredy... 6:18
3:00 * It's good to see Mercante, Sr. paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Chavez about leaning on his opponent's neck. 6:18
3:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 5:19

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Yoel Judah was extremely upbeat during the break with Chavez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Oh!!! Julio Cesar Chavez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:0
0:12 Manfredy appears to be stunned! 4:0
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:28 Manfredy comes in low. Chavez puts a headlock on him. Mercante, Sr. knocks Chavez's arm off Manfredy's head. 4:0
0:38 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
0:45 Manfredy has Chavez trapped! 4:0
0:50 That was a violent straight right by Manfredy! 4:4
0:50 Chavez was hurt by those blows! 4:4
1:00 Chavez is forced into his own corner... 4:4
1:05 Manfredy lands a brutal hook! 4:8
1:05 Manfredy has Chavez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:8
1:14 Manfredy scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Chavez. 4:10
1:27 Thats a nice right hand from Chavez. 6:10
1:41 Chavez connects with a vicious combination! 10:10
1:41 Manfredy was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 10:10
1:54 Manfredy grabs Chavez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Mercante, Sr. has to force Manfredy to let go. 10:10
2:03 Mercante, Sr. has to separate the two... 10:10
2:13 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 10:10
2:17 Chavez doesn't connect with the combination. 10:10
2:24 Manfredy lands a hard hook! 10:14
2:24 Chavez is reeling.. 10:14
2:41 Chavez really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 14:14
2:41 Manfredy looks shaken! 14:14
2:55 Both Chavez and Manfredy have been outstanding in this round. 14:14
3:00 That right hand of Chavez's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!! 18:14
3:00 Manfredy looks shaken! 18:14
3:00 There's definitely a small amount of swelling around both of [FtrAs] eyes. 18:14
3:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 17:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters let their hands go with Manfredy coming out on top in that melee. 2:3
0:19 Freddie Roach was really animated in Manfredy's corner and Manfredy was nodding in agreement. 2:3
0:21 Chavez lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Manfredy took it well. 5:3
0:26 Look for Chavez to start to target Manfredy's eyes in an attempt to close them because Manfredy's swelling is worsening rapidly. 5:3
0:35 Chavez lands a devastating cross! 9:3
0:35 Manfredy is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:3
0:40 The swelling under Manfredy's eyes is increasing, making it tougher and tougher for him to see punches coming. 9:3
0:49 Manfredy tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:3
0:57 Chavez's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 9:3
1:02 "J.C." scores with a quick hook to the head of Manfredy after Angel Manfredy missed with a wild shot of his own. 11:3
1:11 Manfredy slides into the corner... 11:3
1:16 Chavez clamps Manfredy's arms to his side and holds on until Mercante, Sr. breaks the hold. 11:3
1:20 Referee Mercante, Sr. has to separate the two... 11:3
1:29 Chavez wings a big left hand at Manfredy but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:3
1:36 There's a hard shot off the top of Chavez's head! 11:7
1:36 That's the punch Manfredy hoped to land! Chavez looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 11:7
1:54 Julio Cesar Chavez misses with that punch. 11:7
1:56 Manfredy with a right to the body 11:9
2:05 Chavez pins Angel Manfredy in the corner! 11:9
2:10 Chavez tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 11:9
2:22 Chavez ties up Manfredy... 11:9
2:31 Referee Mercante, Sr. steps in to break it up. 11:9
2:40 Chavez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:9
2:43 Chavez takes a cross to the head from Manfredy. 11:11
2:51 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 11:11
3:00 No one is going to confuse Chavez with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 11:11
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 12:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:18 Chavez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Manfredy blocks it. 0:0
0:20 A short uppercut from Angel Manfredy finds the mark downstairs. 0:3
0:34 Chavez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Angel Manfredy. 0:3
0:46 Chavez lets his hands go inside, but Manfredy protects his body well. 0:3
0:48 Manfredy misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:5
1:02 A big uppercut from Chavez lands with serious impact! 4:5
1:02 Manfredy looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:5
1:11 Manfredy moves into a neutral corner. 4:5
1:16 Chavez fires and misses. 4:5
1:22 He is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 4:5
1:26 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 4:5
1:33 Manfredy has his arms wrapped around Chavez... Now they separate. 4:5
1:45 Mercante, Sr. has to break the clinch. 4:5
1:51 The cross scores for Chavez. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:5
2:03 Chavez is really focused in this round. 6:5
2:07 Manfredy is pinned in his own corner... 6:5
2:12 Cover the kids eyes, Julio Cesar Chavez just landed a horrific right to the head of Manfredy! 10:5
2:12 Manfredy gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 10:5
2:16 That swelling under the eyes of Manfredy is definitely getting worse; his corner is going to have to give it priority between rounds. 10:5
2:25 Manfredy retreats into the left corner. 10:5
2:29 Chavez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Manfredy. 10:5
2:34 Mercante, Sr. separates the two... 10:5
2:45 Manfredy just can't find the range with that jab. 10:5
2:47 Chavez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 12:5
3:00 Chavez looks to work the body, but Manfredy covers up nicely. 12:5
3:00 Manfredy appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:5
3:00 Manfredy shows Chavez his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 12:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Manfredy looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Yoel Judah not only gave Chavez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Manfredy. Now it's up to Chavez to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Manfredy'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
0:11 Julio Cesar Chavez picks off the jab by Angel Manfredy. 0:0
0:13 Chavez lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:0
0:26 A cross to body by Chavez gets through. 4:0
0:43 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:0
0:48 Chavez finally lets go of Manfredy. 4:0
0:52 Julio Cesar Chavez bangs a right cross off the face of Manfredy. 6:0
1:06 Chavez attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 6:0
1:18 The fighters are tied up. Chavez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:0
1:27 Mercante, Sr. moves in to break the clinch. 6:0
1:36 Chavez connects with a nasty cross! 10:0
1:36 That blast sent Manfredy reeling into the ropes! 10:0
1:52 Chavez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 10:4
1:52 Chavez was shaken by those blows! 10:4
2:07 Manfredy has Chavez cornered! 10:4
2:11 That punch actually went behind Chavez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Manfredy. 10:4
2:19 Chavez has Manfredy blocked in! 10:4
2:23 Chavez is clinching... Manfredy is trying to free his gloves... They are under Chavez's arms... 10:4
2:28 Now they break clean. 10:4
2:32 The action slows for the moment. 10:4
2:36 Chavez has Manfredy trapped in the left neutral corner... 10:4
2:40 Chavez and Manfredy are in a clinch, Mercante, Sr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:4
2:49 Mercante, Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 10:4
2:58 Chavez charges in but Manfredy avoids the rush. 10:4
3:00 Chavez is staying at the center of the ring. 10:4
3:00 Chavez charges Angel Manfredy trying to get inside 10:4
3:00 It looks like Angel Manfredy has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:4
3:00 There's the bell. Chavez wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 10:4

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Chavez and Manfredy leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Manfredy's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Manfredy is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Manfredy still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Manfredy throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:14 A cross from Chavez lands with some power. 3:0
0:23 Julio Cesar Chavez put on a good show in his last fight but right now his performance is a bit flat. 3:0
0:26 Manfredy slides into a neutral corner... 3:0
0:31 Chavez has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Manfredy. 3:0
0:40 Mercante, Sr. moves them apart. 3:0
0:49 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Julio Cesar Chavez! 3:0
0:51 Some nice infighting ends with Manfredy getting an uppercut in. 3:2
1:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:2
1:04 Chavez is holding Manfredy tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 3:2
1:13 Chavez uses his shoulder to force Manfredy out of the clinch. 3:2
1:22 Angel Manfredy pins Chavez in the corner! 3:2
1:22 The fighters are throwing punches now! Manfredy is being much more effective in this exchange. 5:5
1:26 Chavez is starting to fatigue... 5:5
1:26 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Manfredy's eyes. 5:5
1:36 Chavez lets a quick hook go, catching Manfredy moving in. 7:5
1:53 Chavez connects square to Manfredy's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 12:5
1:53 Chavez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 12:5
1:57 Manfredy's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his eyes. 12:5
2:05 Chavez has Manfredy pinned! 12:5
2:10 Chavez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 16:5
2:10 At least two of those shots really hurt Manfredy! 16:5
2:19 Manfredy moves into the upper left corner. 16:5
2:23 Chavez looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 16:5
2:30 Chavez takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 16:10
2:30 Julio Cesar Chavez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 16:10
2:42 Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 16:10
2:42 Manfredy working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 16:12
2:55 Both Manfredy and Chavez have been outstanding in this round. 16:12
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Mercante, Sr. to step in and break it up. 16:12

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez 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
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Manfredy'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
0:12 Julio Cesar Chavez really buried that punch into Manfredy's ribs. 4:0
0:12 Manfredy in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:32 Manfredy scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:4
0:32 Julio Cesar Chavez appears shaken by those punches! 4:4
0:36 Chavez doesn't have much left... 4:4
0:51 The quickness and footwork of Manfredy is definitely keeping Chavez off balance. 4:4
1:03 Chavez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Angel Manfredy's punches in close. 4:4
1:10 Manfredy retreats into a neutral corner. 4:4
1:15 Chavez lands a smashing hook! 8:4
1:15 Manfredy is hurt! 8:4
1:19 Manfredy seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 8:4
1:31 Julio Cesar Chavez ambles toward Manfredy. 8:4
1:44 Manfredy takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 13:4
1:44 It looks like Manfredy is hurt after taking those shots! 13:4
1:57 Manfredy is either lucky or has radar. Chavez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 13:4
2:04 A quick combination from Chavez gets through. 15:4
2:04 Chavez is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 15:4
2:12 Manfredy is trapped in his own corner... 15:4
2:17 Chavez forces his way inside. 15:4
2:25 Chavez lands a strong hook! 20:4
2:25 Manfredy is gasping for air!! 20:4
2:39 Chavez lands a crushing hook! 25:4
2:39 That shot has Manfredy hurt! 25:4
2:43 Manfredy's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 25:4
2:47 Chavez is keeping away from the ropes. 25:4
2:52 "J.C." lands a powerful combination right on the button! 29:4
2:52 Several solid punches score and Manfredy is rattled! 29:4
2:56 * Manfredy starts to go down and Mercante, Sr. grabs him and is stopping the fight! Chavez is going to get the TKO victory!! 29:4

Fight Result

Jimmy Lennon Jr. has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 2:57 mark in Round 9 is...

Julio Cesar Chavez!


Score Cards

Chalerm Prayadsab Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 77
Angel Manfredy 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 75

Sergio Silvi Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 77
Angel Manfredy 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 75

James Howard Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 77
Angel Manfredy 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 75

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Julio Cesar Chavez 28 27 27 30 29 30 30 30 231
Angel Manfredy 29 30 30 27 28 27 27 27 225


Statistics
Categories Julio Cesar Chavez Angel Manfredy
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 4.00 3.56
Hooks / Round 7.22 3.89
Crosses / Round 5.11 3.67
Combinations / Round 4.11 4.22
Uppercuts / Round 4.67 4.67

Punches Landed / Round 25.11 20.00
Punches Missed / Round 66.11 39.44

Punching Accuracy 27.5% 33.6%

Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 3
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 2 / 1


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[Fist of Legend]

forgot to post this

Chavez returns in week #32 to clean up the Stragglers.

[Fist of Legend]

Yoel Judah was Chavez' trainer, the thought of Yoel yelling at Chavez and throwing punches in the corner like he does with Zab has me cracking up a bit, haha

[gilgamesh]

Yoel Judah was Chavez' trainer, the thought of Yoel yelling at Chavez and throwing punches in the corner like he does with Zab has me cracking up a bit, haha

I'll tell you what made me laugh. When Pac fought Morales in the Semi Finals of the MDT Pacquiao was trained by Floyd Mayweather Sr.

[Fist of Legend]

Yoel Judah was Chavez' trainer, the thought of Yoel yelling at Chavez and throwing punches in the corner like he does with Zab has me cracking up a bit, haha

I'll tell you what made me laugh. When Pac fought Morales in the Semi Finals of the MDT Pacquiao was trained by Floyd Mayweather Sr.

I remember seeing that, it is a pretty funny combination.