LTW Season Week #7 fights 13-18

[Fist of Legend]

Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Ad Wolgast Freddie Pendleton 2:1 Ad Wolgast SD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Bob Montgomery Amir Khan 3:2 Bob Montgomery TKO 10 10
Preliminary 2 Jack Blackburn Arturo Gatti 1:1 Jack Blackburn UD 10 10
Support Bout Florentino Fernandez Acelino Freitas 2:1 Florentino Fernandez TKO 9 10
Co-Feature Barney Ross Nate Campbell 3:1 Barney Ross UD 10 10
Main Event Henry Armstrong Dingaan Thobela 3:1 Henry Armstrong UD 10 10


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd

[Fist of Legend]

Ad Wolgast vs Freddie Pendleton

Fight info: Champions Field, Shelby, MO, United States, 2014-11-25, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Frank Garza, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hector Hernandez (Mexico), Richard Flaherty (United States) and Avalon Hill (United States), ring card girl is Rachelle Leah, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Ad Wolgast - Record: 3-1-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Freddie Pendleton - Record: 0-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Bill Gibson

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:06 Wolgast pins Pendleton in the corner! 0:0
0:11 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:21 Garza is shouting at Wolgast to break! 0:0
0:31 Wolgast misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:33 Pendleton goes downstairs with the hook. 0:2
0:42 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Wolgast blasts home a hook. 2:2
0:57 Wolgast moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
1:02 Wolgast tries to muscle inside but Pendleton clinches him. 2:2
1:11 Wolgast tries to get free... Here comes Garza to break them up... 2:2
1:15 We have a lull in the action. 2:2
1:31 Pendleton doesn't connect with the cross. 2:2
1:33 Wolgast goes to the body landing an uppercut. 4:2
1:42 Wolgast is keeping away from the ropes. 4:2
1:46 Ad Wolgast has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Pendleton. 4:2
1:55 Garza has to separate the two... 4:2
2:11 * Wolgast lands a vicious hook and down goes Pendleton! 4:2
2:13 Garza stands over Pendleton and begins counting... 12:2
2:13 1 12:2
2:14 2 12:2
2:15 3 12:2
2:16 4 12:2
2:17 5 12:2
2:18 6 12:2
2:19 Garza continues to count and Pendleton isn't even moving, he is completely out. 12:2
2:19 * Freddie Pendleton finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 12:2
2:19 Pendleton looks to have steadied himself and Garza will allow the fight to continue... 12:2
2:19 Wolgast wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 12:2
2:33 Pendleton takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 17:2
2:33 Pendleton is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 17:2
2:46 Wolgast voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 17:2
2:50 Pendleton backs into his own corner... 17:2
2:50 Wolgast gets his head on the chest of Pendleton as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 19:2
2:50 Wolgast has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 19:2
3:00 Wolgast misses wildly with the Hook. 19:2
3:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 19:1

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wolgast looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Pendleton is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:20 Jesus Rivero was extremely upbeat during the break with Pendleton providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:21 Wolgast scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:0
0:34 Wolgast tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:0
0:48 Pendleton has Wolgast trapped in the near neutral corner... 4:0
0:52 Pendleton can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
1:03 Wolgast catches Pendleton with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:0
1:15 Wolgast gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 6:0
1:15 Wolgast glances a hook off Pendleton's side. 8:0
1:32 Pendleton is either lucky or has radar. Wolgast's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:0
1:34 Pendleton moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:2
1:44 Pendleton slides into a neutral corner... 8:2
1:44 Wolgast bangs home a hard cross. 11:2
1:48 Pendleton is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 11:2
1:56 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Wolgast lands an uppercut to the jaw. 13:2
2:06 Pendleton slides into the corner... 13:2
2:15 Wolgast is really focused in this round. 13:2
2:18 * Wolgast is hitting Pendleton in the back of his head and Garza has seen enough as he issues a warning for rabbit punching. 15:2
2:40 Wolgast looks to his corner. 15:2
2:49 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 15:2
2:53 Pendleton retreats into the upper left corner. 15:2
2:58 Wolgast fires a lead right that Pendleton manages to avoid. 15:2
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Garza to step in. 16:3

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wolgast and Pendleton square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Jesus Rivero said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pendleton has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:07 Wolgast slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Pendleton looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Wolgast. 0:0
0:19 Wolgast tries a hook but Pendleton blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:2
0:28 Both fighters let their hands go with Wolgast coming out on top in that melee. 3:4
0:41 Pendleton grabs Ad Wolgast. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:4
0:56 Wolgast works his way free! 3:4
1:02 Wolgast ducks into an uppercut from Freddie Pendleton. 3:6
1:14 Wolgast scores with several light punches to the head. 5:6
1:28 Pendleton leans on the ropes and motions for Ad Wolgast to come in. 5:6
1:32 Pendleton throws the cross and scores to the head of Ad Wolgast. 5:8
1:46 Wolgast comes in low. Pendleton puts a headlock on him. Garza knocks Pendleton's arm off Wolgast's head. 5:8
1:50 Referee Garza has to separate the two... 5:8
1:55 Pendleton is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 5:8
2:04 Garza yells at the fighters to separate but Pendleton and Wolgast are a tangle of arms. 5:8
2:09 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:8
2:18 Pendleton tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 5:8
2:25 Pendleton pins Ad Wolgast in the corner! 5:8
2:30 Pendleton is holding on to Ad Wolgast. He seems to be taking a breather. 5:8
2:39 Garza steps in and breaks it up. 5:8
2:46 Wolgast is pinned in his own corner... 5:8
2:46 Pendleton and Wolgast are at close quarters as Pendleton lands a hook to Wolgast's head. 5:10
3:00 Pendleton plods forward. 5:10
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 5:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Tom Yankello not only gave Wolgast encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Freddie Pendleton. Now it's up to Wolgast to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Pendleton lands a jab to Wolgast's midsection 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:20 Pendleton dips and connects with a hook to the side of Wolgast's head. 0:4
0:29 Wolgast backs into the far corner. 0:4
0:29 Pendleton with a lead right to the head. 0:6
0:38 Wolgast is forced into his own corner... 0:6
0:43 Freddie Pendleton fires a left hand that Ad Wolgast takes high on the shoulder. 0:6
0:54 Pendleton lands a crushing uppercut! 0:10
0:54 Wolgast appears to be stunned! 0:10
1:06 Pendleton traps Wolgast in the corner! 0:10
1:11 Pendleton lands a hard hook! 0:15
1:11 Wolgast looks shaken! 0:15
1:23 Pendleton is really focused in this round. 0:15
1:31 Wolgast pins Pendleton's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:15
1:46 Garza separates them. 0:15
1:50 Pendleton gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 0:17
2:08 Wolgast wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pendleton's defense. 0:17
2:10 Pendleton connects with a left-right combo. 0:19
2:24 Pendleton ties up Ad Wolgast... 0:19
2:28 The Referee breaks it up... 0:19
2:33 Pendleton gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 0:21
2:42 Pendleton doesn't have to look for Ad Wolgast this round as He is right there in front of him. 0:21
2:45 Ad Wolgast is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:21
2:50 Pendleton just can't find the range with that hook. 0:21
2:57 Pendleton retreats into a neutral corner. 0:21
2:57 Wolgast digs a short hook to ribs of Pendleton. 2:21
3:00 Pendleton breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 4 ends. 1:21

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Wolgast is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:21 The fighters are throwing punches but Wolgast is being much more effective in this battle. 3:2
0:30 Pendleton is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 3:2
0:39 Freddie Pendleton lands a brutal cross! 3:6
0:39 Wolgast seems to have been hurt by that punch! 3:6
1:01 Pendleton has Wolgast cornered! 3:6
1:05 Pendleton connects with a violent uppercut! 3:11
1:05 Wolgast is trying to regroup after that punch... 3:11
1:26 Pendleton backs into a neutral corner. 3:11
1:26 Wolgast scores with the jab. 5:11
1:35 Wolgast lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Pendleton's midsection. 7:11
1:45 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 7:11
1:57 Pendleton wraps up Wolgast. 7:11
2:01 Garza separates the two fighters. 7:11
2:09 Both fighters move to ring center. 7:11
2:09 A quick hook to the body by Wolgast 9:11
2:29 Freddie Pendleton lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Wolgast. 9:11
2:37 Freddie Pendleton fires a punch over the jab of Wolgast and gets it in for points. 9:13
2:50 Wolgast lets a quick hook go, catching Pendleton moving in. 11:13
3:00 Wolgast has Pendleton trapped! 11:13
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Pendleton's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Wolgast got some great advice from Tom Yankello between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:14 Wolgast misses with that combination. 0:0
0:16 Freddie Pendleton bangs the uppercut home. 0:2
0:21 Pendleton is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:2
0:37 Ad Wolgast 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. 0:2
0:41 Pendleton moves into the near corner. 0:2
0:41 Wolgast misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:2
0:50 Pendleton tries to clinch, but Wolgast shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 4:2
0:59 Pendleton is backed into his opponents corner... 4:2
1:04 Wolgast clinches... Pendleton gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:2
1:13 Garza has to break the clinch. 4:2
1:26 Wolgast is protecting the body nicely as Pendleton fails to score inside. 4:2
1:34 Wolgast bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 6:2
1:43 Wolgast scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:2
1:52 Wolgast has Pendleton blocked in! 8:2
1:56 Pendleton does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wolgast's punches in close. 8:2
2:03 Pendleton misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:2
2:05 Wolgast lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 10:2
2:19 Wolgast fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:2
2:29 Freddie Pendleton brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 10:2
2:29 Pendleton scores with a hook to the side of the head. 10:4
2:38 Wolgast has Pendleton pinned! 10:4
2:43 Wolgast just comes up short with the combination. 10:4
2:49 Pendleton lands a crushing cross! 10:9
2:49 Wolgast looks shaken! 10:9
3:00 Wolgast appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:9
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. 11:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:20 Wolgast telegraphed that shot and Pendleton ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:26 Wolgast takes a hard combination from Pendleton 0:4
0:26 Wolgast appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
0:44 Wolgast pushes Pendleton then steps away from him. 0:4
0:56 Freddie Pendleton bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:6
1:05 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 0:6
1:08 Wolgast goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:6
1:21 Wolgast has Pendleton trapped! 2:6
1:25 Wolgast pins Pendleton's arms. Now they move apart. 2:6
1:34 Garza moves in to break the clinch. 2:6
1:41 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:6
1:49 Pendleton just comes up short with the hook. 2:6
1:51 Wolgast throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 4:6
2:10 Pendleton moves into the near right corner. 4:6
2:10 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Wolgast who scores with a short hook to the chest. 6:6
2:24 Ad Wolgast patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Freddie Pendleton little room to move. 6:6
2:29 * Wolgast going way too low with his punches and Garza has seen enough as he issues a warning. 8:6
2:46 Wolgast feints, looking for an opening. 8:6
2:52 Pendleton has Wolgast blocked in! 8:6
2:57 Freddie Pendleton lands a hard uppercut! 8:11
2:57 Wolgast is reeling.. 8:11
3:00 It looks like Wolgast has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:11
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wolgast is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Jesus Rivero was really animated in Pendleton's corner and Pendleton was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Wolgast continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:22 Wolgast knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 2:0
0:27 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Wolgast has gotten the better of the exchange. 5:2
0:31 Wolgast is slowing up... 5:2
0:41 Wolgast misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
0:56 Pendleton steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:2
0:59 Hard to choose in that exchange as Pendleton and Wolgast go blow for blow. 7:4
1:16 Wolgast just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Pendleton with a sharp combination! 12:4
1:16 Freddie Pendleton is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 12:4
1:30 Ad Wolgast cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Pendleton had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:4
1:41 He lands a devastating uppercut! 17:4
1:41 Pendleton was stunned by that blow! 17:4
1:46 There appears to be some minor swelling under Pendleton's right eye. 17:4
1:50 Wolgast ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 19:4
1:50 Wolgast stunned Freddie Pendleton with that last shot and Wolgast's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 19:4
2:03 Wolgast keeps looking to get inside on Pendleton 19:4
2:08 Wolgast has Pendleton trapped in the right neutral corner... 19:4
2:12 Wolgast can't score with short uppercut inside. Pendleton got his gloves in front of the punch. 19:4
2:23 Wolgast is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 19:4
2:32 Wolgast throws a flurry of punches but Pendleton either blocks or slips them. 19:4
2:43 Garza warns Wolgast for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 19:4
2:54 Wolgast and Pendleton each take a step back. 19:4
2:59 Pendleton backs into a neutral corner. 19:4
3:00 Pendleton shows Ad Wolgast his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 21:4

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wolgast rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 These guys are really going at it but Wolgast looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:3
0:12 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 2:3
0:25 Pendleton misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:3
0:27 Ad Wolgast forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Pendleton. 4:3
0:41 Pendleton clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:3
0:46 * Freddie Pendleton is using that shoulder like a third arm and Garza is letting him know he better clean it up. 4:3
0:59 Pendleton has Wolgast trapped! 4:3
1:04 Pendleton attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:3
1:06 Wolgast is trying to put his punches together and he tags Freddie Pendleton with a nice combination of punches. 6:3
1:20 Pendleton has his arms wrapped around Wolgast... Now they separate. 6:3
1:29 Garza has to break them apart. 6:3
1:33 Wolgast is really focused in this round. 6:3
1:37 Wolgast moves into a neutral corner. 6:3
1:41 Pendleton fires and misses. 6:3
1:48 Freddie Pendleton is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 6:3
1:56 Pendleton is trapped in Wolgast's corner... 6:3
1:56 Pendleton unleashes a flurry of punches, but Wolgast answers right back. 8:5
2:09 Pendleton will tie a guy up if he has to. 8:5
2:18 Garza moves them apart. 8:5
2:29 Ad Wolgast gets off a jab to the solar plexus 10:5
2:34 The swelling under Pendleton's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 10:5
2:43 Pendleton traps Wolgast's gloves under his arms, forcing Garza to break them up. 10:5
2:47 Now they break clean. 10:5
2:52 Pendleton has Wolgast blocked in! 10:5
2:57 That hook from Pendleton just missed. 10:5
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 9. 10:5

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:12 Wolgast throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Pendleton but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:14 Pendleton doubles up with the hook to the body, but Wolgast is unfazed. 0:2
0:27 Wolgast slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:27 Pendleton rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
0:36 Wolgast moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:36 Pendleton works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:6
0:48 Pendleton is really focused in this round. 0:6
1:05 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:6
1:05 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Pendleton had the edge. 2:9
1:09 Pendleton's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 2:9
1:18 Wolgast pins Pendleton in the corner! 2:9
1:22 Wolgast fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:9
1:29 Wolgast feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:9
1:29 Wolgast sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:9
1:43 Pendleton grabs and holds Wolgast... 4:9
1:47 Referee Garza separates the two... 4:9
1:57 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Pendleton lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Ad Wolgast. 4:11
2:13 Freddie Pendleton is trapped in his opponents corner... 4:11
2:18 Wolgast lets his hands go inside, but Pendleton protects his body well. 4:11
2:20 Freddie Pendleton unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 4:13
2:29 Pendleton works the body, landing an uppercut. 4:15
2:44 Wolgast fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:15
2:50 Pendleton lands a hook to the ribs. 4:17
3:00 Pendleton retreats into a neutral corner. 4:17
3:00 Pendleton is challenging Wolgast to fight him and quit clinching. 4:17
3:00 Wolgast uses his shoulder to force Pendleton out of the clinch. 4:17
3:00 Wolgast seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:17
3:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 3:17

Fight Result

Jeff Connor has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Hector Hernandez, Mexico scores the bout 97 to 93 for Ad Wolgast

Avalon Hill, United States scores the bout 96 to 93 for Freddie Pendleton

Richard Flaherty, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for ...

...Ad Wolgast

The winner by split decision is Ad Wolgast!


Score Cards

Hector Hernandez Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ad Wolgast 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 97
Freddie Pendleton 8 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 93

Richard Flaherty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ad Wolgast 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 96
Freddie Pendleton 8 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 94

Avalon Hill Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ad Wolgast 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 93
Freddie Pendleton 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 96

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ad Wolgast 30 30 28 27 29 29 27 30 29 27 286
Freddie Pendleton 24 27 29 30 30 28 30 27 28 30 283


Statistics
Categories Ad Wolgast Freddie Pendleton
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 5.80 5.30
Hooks / Round 6.90 5.00
Crosses / Round 4.50 3.60
Combinations / Round 6.20 5.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 4.80

Punches Landed / Round 28.10 24.30
Punches Missed / Round 61.40 38.00

Punching Accuracy 31.4% 39.0%

Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

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


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[Fist of Legend]

Bob Montgomery vs Amir Khan

Fight info: Champions Field, Shelby, MO, United States, 2014-11-25, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Daniel Van de Wiele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manuel Arroyo (Colombia), Franco Ciminale (Italy) and Terrance Makaluza (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Caro, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Bob Montgomery - Record: 5-0-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Richie Giachetti - Cut Man: Bill Brady
In the blue corner: Amir Khan - Record: 0-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Amilcar Brusa - Cut Man: Bill Gibson

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:08 Khan slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 Amir Khan eats a jab from Montgomery 2:0
0:24 Khan retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:24 Montgomery splits Khan's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
0:41 Montgomery is clinching... Khan is trying to free his gloves... They are under Bob Montgomery's arms... 4:0
0:45 Montgomery pushes Amir Khan away. 4:0
0:50 Montgomery has promised a good showing tonight. 4:0
0:57 Khan retreats into the right corner. 4:0
1:02 Montgomery fires a left hand that Khan takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
1:13 Montgomery lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:0
1:26 Khan moves into the lower right corner. 6:0
1:30 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:0
1:41 Van de Wiele is shouting at Montgomery to break! 6:0
1:53 Khan misses wildly with the hook. 6:0
1:55 Montgomery scores with a nice right cross. 8:0
2:09 Montgomery is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:0
2:16 That combination from Khan lands with some authority! 8:4
2:16 Montgomery is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 8:4
2:30 Montgomery scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:4
2:30 Those punches hurt Khan and he looks to hang on. 12:4
2:43 Montgomery looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Khan. 12:4
2:48 Khan said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 12:4
3:00 Montgomery wraps up Khan. 12:4
3:00 Khan pushes Montgomery away. 12:4
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 12:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:12 Khan is motioning with his gloves for Montgomery to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:20 Khan is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:0
0:24 Richie Giachetti was extremely upbeat during the break with Montgomery providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:30 Bob Montgomery attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:0
0:40 Montgomery's jab is landing with some authority. 3:0
1:03 Montgomery steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 3:0
1:07 Montgomery likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Khan's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 5:0
1:19 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Montgomery lands a short uppercut to the chin of Khan. 7:0
1:38 Bob Montgomery can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:0
1:40 Amir Khan scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 7:2
1:54 Khan is pinned in his own corner... 7:2
1:59 No one is going to confuse Montgomery with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 7:2
2:15 Khan works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 7:4
2:29 Montgomery continues to follow Khan about the ring. 7:4
2:34 Montgomery ducks into an uppercut from Khan. 7:6
2:47 Montgomery is really focused in this round. 7:6
2:55 Montgomery tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:6
3:00 Montgomery just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:10
3:00 That shot has Montgomery hurt! 7:10
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 8:12

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Richie Giachetti said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Montgomery has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:12 Montgomery wraps up Khan... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:17 Van de Wiele steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:29 Montgomery rips a cross to the stomach of Khan, but there was really no power behind it. 2:0
0:43 Montgomery 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. 2:0
1:01 Montgomery lands a wicked cross! 7:0
1:01 Khan was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:0
1:10 Montgomery gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:0
1:10 Montgomery has Khan hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Montgomery is. 9:0
1:28 Montgomery fires and misses. 9:0
1:39 Montgomery fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:0
1:59 Montgomery moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Khan. 9:0
2:03 Khan slides into the corner... 9:0
2:07 Montgomery can't score with short uppercut inside. Khan got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:0
2:14 Montgomery looks to his corner. 9:0
2:21 Montgomery grabs Khan again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 9:0
2:26 Khan tries to get free... Here comes Van de Wiele to break them up... 9:0
2:34 They are back in the center of the ring once again 9:0
2:38 Bob Montgomery pins Amir Khan's arms! The fighters are tied up... 9:0
2:43 Montgomery shoves Amir Khan away. 9:0
2:47 Montgomery steals a quick glance at his corner. 9:0
2:55 Montgomery misses with that uppercut. 9:0
2:57 Khan lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 9:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy Caro is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 9:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Khan is trying to free his gloves from under Montgomery's gloves. 0:0
0:16 Van de Wiele breaks them up... 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:21 The uppercut just landed by Montgomery is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:0
0:35 Khan lands a strong hook! 2:4
0:35 Montgomery was stunned by that blow! 2:4
0:47 Khan is really focused in this round. 2:4
0:50 Khan moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
0:54 Montgomery wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Khan's defense. 2:4
1:09 Montgomery throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Khan but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:4
1:15 Khan looks to his corner. 2:4
1:21 Montgomery is staying at the center of the ring. 2:4
1:26 Khan is protecting the body nicely as Montgomery fails to score inside. 2:4
1:32 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 2:4
1:37 Khan has Montgomery trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:4
1:42 Khan tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:4
1:44 Montgomery slips in a quick cross. 4:4
1:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:4
1:58 Khan grabs Montgomery's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Van de Wiele has to force Khan to let go. 4:4
2:02 * Van de Wiele steps in and admonishes Khan for hitting on the break. 4:4
2:19 Khan backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
2:24 Montgomery clamps Khan's arms to his side and holds on until Van de Wiele breaks the hold. 4:4
2:28 Now they break clean. 4:4
2:33 We have a lull in the action. 4:4
2:41 Montgomery looks to work the body, but Khan covers up nicely. 4:4
2:51 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 4:4
2:55 We have a contingent from the OOTP message boards in the crowd tonight and they are certainly a rowdy bunch! 4:4
3:00 Montgomery spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 3:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Van de Wiele motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:11 Montgomery wraps his arms around Khan. 0:0
0:20 Bob Montgomery finally lets go of Khan. 0:0
0:20 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:25 Khan slips inside and lands a hook. 0:2
0:39 Montgomery traps Khan's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Van de Wiele breaks it up. 0:2
0:48 Montgomery uses his shoulder to force Khan out of the clinch. 0:2
0:58 Amir Khan is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:2
1:15 A big hook from Montgomery lands with serious impact! 4:2
1:15 Khan suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:2
1:29 Montgomery tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:2
1:38 Montgomery lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:2
1:52 Montgomery traps Khan in the corner! 8:2
1:57 Montgomery tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 8:2
2:05 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:2
2:05 Montgomery bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 10:2
2:25 Khan just landed a three punch combo! 10:6
2:25 How is Montgomery standing after those shots? 10:6
2:34 Montgomery doesn't have to look for Khan this round as He is right there in front of him. 10:6
2:47 Montgomery drives that short hook into Khan's midsection! 15:6
2:47 Khan is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 15:6
2:59 Montgomery has Khan cornered! 15:6
3:00 Khan picks off the jab thrown by Montgomery. 15:6
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 5. 14:8

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Montgomery pins Khan in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Montgomery throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:16 Montgomery received a pep talk from Richie Giachetti before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:21 Khan really buried that punch into Montgomery's ribs. 2:4
0:21 Montgomery in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:4
0:34 Montgomery lands a stinging jab. 4:4
0:43 A quick jab from Montgomery connects. 6:4
0:59 That uppercut from Montgomery has some power behind it! 10:4
0:59 Khan seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 10:4
1:13 Montgomery works his way in and leans on Khan... 10:4
1:17 Van de Wiele separates them. 10:4
1:26 Montgomery doesn't connect with the jab. 10:4
1:33 Referee Van de Wiele is doing a nice job controlling this bout. 10:4
1:41 Montgomery gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Khan with an uppercut. 12:4
1:45 Khan is running out of gas... 12:4
1:50 Montgomery has Khan pinned! 12:4
1:55 That punch actually went behind Khan's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Montgomery. 12:4
1:57 Khan scores with the jab. 12:6
2:11 Montgomery charges Khan trying to get inside 12:6
2:15 Montgomery scores with a glancing cross. 14:6
2:27 Montgomery feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Khan's chin. 16:6
2:36 Montgomery sneaks home the right cross. 18:6
2:53 Montgomery misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 18:6
3:00 The fighters are tied up. Montgomery tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 18:6
3:00 Montgomery and Khan each take a step back. 18:6
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 18:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Khan looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Khan is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Montgomery 0:0
0:10 Khan's tank is just about on empty. 0:0
0:19 Montgomery dips and connects with a hook to the side of Amir Khan's head. 2:0
0:34 Montgomery just can't find the range with that uppercut. 2:0
0:47 Montgomery tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Khan blocks it. 2:0
0:49 Amir Khan lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:2
1:03 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:2
1:14 Van de Wiele has to separate the two... 2:2
1:23 Montgomery dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Khan back on his heels! 7:2
1:23 Khan was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 7:2
1:35 Montgomery gets the cross through Khan's guard. 9:2
1:45 Montgomery has Khan blocked in! 9:2
1:45 Montgomery throws the cross and scores to the head of Khan. 11:2
2:03 Montgomery lets his hands go inside, but Khan protects his body well. 11:2
2:10 A brutal combination from Khan connects to the solar plexus! 11:6
2:10 That series of punches rocked Montgomery and he looks to be in trouble. 11:6
2:23 Montgomery goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 14:6
2:35 Montgomery feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 14:6
2:40 Montgomery lands a devastating hook! 19:6
2:40 Khan is reeling.. 19:6
2:44 Khan is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 19:6
2:49 Khan had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 21:9
3:00 Khan backs into the upper corner. 21:9
3:00 Bob Montgomery appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 21:9
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 20:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:18 Khan is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Montgomery attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:27 Montgomery goes downstairs with a quick combination. 2:0
0:36 Amir Khan is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:0
0:43 Montgomery lands a devastating cross! 6:0
0:43 Khan takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:0
1:00 That hook from Khan snapped Montgomery's head back violently! 6:4
1:00 Montgomery looks shaken! 6:4
1:13 Amir Khan traps Montgomery in the corner! 6:4
1:18 Khan lands a brutal combination! 6:8
1:18 Montgomery is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 6:8
1:30 Khan takes a right to the body. 8:8
1:35 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Khan. 8:8
1:43 Khan has Montgomery trapped! 8:8
1:47 Khan lands a strong cross! 8:12
1:47 Montgomery looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:12
2:04 Khan lands a solid cross! 8:16
2:04 Montgomery is going to need to regroup after that blow... 8:16
2:13 Montgomery is doing great work inside as he jars Khan with an uppercut. 11:16
2:23 Montgomery shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 13:16
2:41 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Khan rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 13:16
2:49 Montgomery's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 13:16
3:00 Khan tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Montgomery. 13:16
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 14:17

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Khan is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Khan is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Khan still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Khan lands a vicious cross! 0:5
0:11 Montgomery is staggered... 0:5
0:20 Richie Giachetti seemed agitated with Montgomery, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:5
0:22 Bob Montgomery scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Khan. 2:5
0:34 Montgomery turns on the hook and drives it home under Khan's elbows. 5:5
0:47 Van de Wiele has to pull the fighters away from each other as Khan locks up Montgomery's arms. 5:5
0:56 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:5
1:01 Khan pushes Montgomery away, looking for more space to work in. 5:5
1:09 Khan just comes up short with the uppercut. 5:5
1:12 Montgomery catches Amir Khan with a right hand to the face. 7:5
1:16 Khan seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 7:5
1:25 Khan pins Montgomery in the corner! 7:5
1:25 Khan doubles up with the hook to the body, but Montgomery is unfazed. 7:7
1:30 Montgomery is breathing heavily... 7:7
1:39 Khan wings a big left hand at Montgomery but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:7
1:41 Bob Montgomery gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 9:7
1:52 Montgomery lands consecutive uppercuts to Khan's midsection. 11:7
2:05 Khan moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 11:9
2:14 Amir Khan lands a short left hook to the head. 11:11
2:27 Khan moves into a neutral corner. 11:11
2:27 Montgomery connects with an uppercut to the head of Khan. 13:11
2:45 Khan smothers Montgomery's attack as Montgomery tries to get off some shots inside. 13:11
2:51 Montgomery's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 13:11
2:58 Khan clinches... Bob Montgomery gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 13:11
3:00 * Van de Wiele steps in and admonishes Montgomery for leaning on Khan's neck. 13:11
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Montgomery and Amir Khan really went at it. 13:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Bob Montgomery got some great advice from Richie Giachetti between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:08 Khan'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
0:08 Montgomery 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
0:25 Khan backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:29 Khan takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 7:0
0:29 Montgomery has Khan in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 7:0
0:45 Montgomery backs into the far left corner. 7:0
0:49 Khan connects with a vicious combination! 7:4
0:49 Bob Montgomery is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 7:4
1:03 Montgomery pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 7:4
1:08 A short hook to the head by Bob Montgomery 9:4
1:12 Khan seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 9:4
1:22 Khan flicks a lead right to the head of Montgomery. 9:6
1:26 Neither fighter has much left... 9:6
1:35 Bob Montgomery misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:6
1:52 * OH my,Montgomery lands a huge combination and Khan hits the canvas. 9:6
1:55 Montgomery is ushered to a neutral corner by Van de Wiele and the count begins.. 16:6
1:55 1 16:6
1:56 2 16:6
1:57 3 16:6
1:58 4 16:6
1:59 5 16:6
1:59 * Khan still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Van de Wiele is taking a long look at him. 16:6
1:59 Van de Wiele looks closely at Khan who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 16:6
1:59 Montgomery stuns Khan. Montgomery has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 16:6
2:12 Montgomery lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 18:6
2:12 Khan is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Montgomery just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 18:6
2:25 Montgomery catches Khan coming in with a sweet uppercut! 22:6
2:25 That was a beautiful shot, Khan's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 22:6
2:34 Khan is trapped in his own corner... 22:6
2:34 Montgomery connects with a cross to Khan's body. 24:6
2:34 Khan is in trouble. Bob Montgomery needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 24:6
2:47 Bob Montgomery lands a crushing hook! 29:6
2:47 Khan is hurt! 29:6
2:52 * Khan has nothing left.Van de Wiele grabs Amir Khan to save him from further punishment. Montgomery is the winner by TKO!!! 29:6

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 2:53 mark in Round 10 is...

Bob Montgomery!


Score Cards

Manuel Arroyo Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Montgomery 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 88
Amir Khan 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 83

Franco Ciminale Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Montgomery 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 87
Amir Khan 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 85

Terrance Makaluza Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Montgomery 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 88
Amir Khan 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 84

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Montgomery 30 29 30 28 30 30 30 27 29 263
Amir Khan 27 30 27 29 27 27 27 30 28 252


Statistics
Categories Bob Montgomery Amir Khan
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 7.40 3.10
Hooks / Round 5.10 3.00
Crosses / Round 6.10 4.10
Combinations / Round 6.40 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 7.80 2.30

Punches Landed / Round 32.80 15.50
Punches Missed / Round 73.50 14.90

Punching Accuracy 30.9% 51.0%

Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Hitting on the Break 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 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2

[Fist of Legend]

Jack Blackburn vs Arturo Gatti

Fight info: Champions Field, Shelby, MO, United States, 2014-11-25, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Mark Green, the bout will be scored by three judges: Terry Smith (United States), Robert Byrd (United States) and Keith MacDonald (United States), ring card girl is Amina Sade, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-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: Jack Blackburn - Record: 4-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Arturo Gatti - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Jack Blackburn has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:30 Gatti throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:37 Blackburn lands a hard uppercut! 5:0
0:37 Gatti is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 5:0
1:04 Blackburn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gatti but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:0
1:06 Gatti fires a punch over the jab of Blackburn and gets it in for points. 5:2
1:24 Blackburn is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Gatti attempts to move inside on him. 5:2
1:29 Blackburn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 5:2
1:33 Blackburn pins Gatti in the corner! 5:2
1:33 Jack Blackburn throws the cross and scores to the head of Gatti. 7:2
1:46 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:2
1:46 Blackburn shoots the jab into the chest of Gatti. 9:2
1:55 Blackburn throws a punch and lands. Gatti scores with a counter. Looks like Blackburn was a little more effective. 12:4
2:09 Gatti just comes up short with the cross. 12:4
2:22 Gatti lands a brutal cross to head of Blackburn. 12:7
2:42 Blackburn just misses with a huge shot as Gatti chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 12:7
2:57 Blackburn fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:7
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 13:8

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighters come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Blackburn has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:08 Gatti ducks into an uppercut from Blackburn. 2:0
0:25 Gatti lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Blackburn. 2:0
0:27 Blackburn doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:0
0:39 Blackburn sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 7:0
0:51 Blackburn moves into the far corner. 7:0
0:51 Blackburn moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Gatti that stopped him in his tracks! 7:3
1:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 7:3
1:05 Gatti pushes Blackburn then steps away from him. 7:3
1:20 Gatti is off target with that jab. 7:3
1:23 Blackburn lands the lead cross. 9:3
1:35 Blackburn is really focused in this round. 9:3
1:44 Blackburn has his arms wrapped around Gatti... Now they separate. 9:3
1:48 * Ouch, that's a cut! 10:3
1:48 * Gatti is cut! The blood from under Gatti's left eye is running down the side of his face. 10:3
1:48 Bad news for Gatti getting cut so early in the fight, this could cause him a lot of trouble later. 10:3
1:48 * A cut has been opened after the fighters heads collided during that clinch. 10:3
1:55 Blackburn has Gatti trapped! 10:3
1:55 Blackburn lets a quick hook go, catching "Thunder" Gatti moving in. 12:3
1:55 Gatti tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 12:3
2:04 A cross to body by Blackburn gets through. 14:3
2:17 Gatti backs into the upper corner. 14:3
2:21 Blackburn darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 14:3
2:28 Blackburn pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 16:3
2:33 Gatti looks a little puffy under his right eye. 16:3
2:42 Blackburn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 16:3
2:53 Gatti retreats to his opponents corner... 16:3
2:57 Blackburn ties up Arturo Gatti. Why would he want to clinch now? 16:3
3:00 Jack Blackburn and Gatti each take a step back. 16:3
3:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Blackburn and Gatti leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Blackburn got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Bentham's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Gatti and Blackburn are in a clinch, Green hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:24 Green separates the two... 0:0
0:47 Blackburn circles around the ring. 0:0
0:56 Blackburn fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
1:09 Blackburn is really focused in this round. 2:0
1:16 Blackburn has Gatti cornered! 2:0
1:21 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Blackburn rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:0
1:36 Gatti fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:0
1:38 Gatti leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Blackburn. 4:0
1:50 Blackburn pins "Thunder" in the corner! 4:0
1:54 Blackburn telegraphed that shot and Gatti ducks under it easily. 4:0
2:05 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 6:2
2:14 Gatti retreats into the upper corner. 6:2
2:14 Blackburn digs a short hook to ribs of Gatti. 8:2
2:31 Blackburn has Gatti blocked in! 8:2
2:36 Jack Blackburn is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 8:2
2:40 Green pries them apart. 8:2
2:48 Gatti connects with a left-right combo. 8:4
3:00 Blackburn is staying at the center of the ring. 8:4
3:00 Blackburn is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Gatti's defense. 8:4
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 10:3

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gatti is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Ted Bentham not only gave Blackburn encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gatti. Now it's up to Blackburn to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Gatti forces his way inside. 0:0
0:19 Jack Blackburn scores with a glancing cross. 2:0
0:36 Blackburn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:45 Blackburn continues to pop the jab 4:0
0:54 Gatti has Blackburn pinned! 4:0
0:58 Arturo Gatti lands a paralyzing uppercut! 4:4
0:58 Gatti has Blackburn in trouble after that punch! 4:4
1:16 Blackburn fires a lead right that Gatti manages to avoid. 4:4
1:18 Gatti lands a short left hook to the head. 4:6
1:36 Arturo Gatti misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:6
1:38 Blackburn fires a solid combination. 6:6
1:54 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:6
2:05 Some nice infighting ends with Gatti getting an uppercut in. 6:8
2:18 Arturo Gatti is really focused in this round. 6:8
2:26 Gatti backs into a neutral corner. 6:8
2:26 Blackburn bangs the uppercut home. 8:8
2:30 The swelling under Gatti's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 8:8
2:40 Blackburn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 8:8
2:48 Blackburn scores with the jab. 10:8
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Blackburn is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:14 Jack Blackburn traps Gatti in the corner! 0:0
0:19 Blackburn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Arturo Gatti. 0:0
0:25 Ted Bentham seemed to pump up Blackburn between rounds. 0:0
0:30 Gatti can't score with short uppercut inside. Blackburn got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:41 Jack Blackburn lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Arturo Gatti on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:45 There appears to be increased swelling under Gatti's right eye. 2:0
1:00 Blackburn is holding... 2:0
1:05 * It's good to see Green paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Blackburn about leaning on his opponent's neck. 2:0
1:22 Blackburn lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:0
1:35 There's the uppercut from Blackburn. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:0
1:44 Gatti moves into a neutral corner. 6:0
1:44 Blackburn lands consecutive uppercuts to Gatti's midsection. 8:0
1:57 Blackburn has Gatti trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 8:0
1:57 Gatti eats a jab from Blackburn 10:0
2:02 "Thunder"'s vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 10:0
2:09 Gatti retreats into a neutral corner. 10:0
2:14 Jack Blackburn fires and misses. 10:0
2:21 Gatti's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 10:0
2:31 Blackburn does a great job smothering Gatti's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 10:0
2:46 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 10:0
2:53 Gatti slides into his own corner... 10:0
2:57 That combination from Blackburn just missed. 10:0
3:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 9:1

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Ace Miller knows Gatti lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Gatti'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
0:13 Blackburn wraps up Arturo Gatti. 0:0
0:25 Green separates the two... 0:0
0:29 Blackburn pushes Gatti away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:36 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Blackburn lands a short uppercut to the chin of Gatti. 2:0
0:45 A quick hook to the body by Gatti 2:2
1:11 Blackburn launches left a cross to the body. 4:2
1:23 Blackburn slides into the corner... 4:2
1:28 Gatti landed a sharp combination that rocked Blackburn back on his heels! 4:7
1:28 What a beautiful combination! Blackburn might not survive this... 4:7
1:40 Gatti is really focused in this round. 4:7
1:44 Blackburn is forced into his own corner... 4:7
1:49 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Gatti! 4:7
1:56 Blackburn tastes Gatti's jab 4:9
2:13 Gatti fires a shot, but it glances off Blackburn's shoulder. 4:9
2:24 Gatti slides into a neutral corner... 4:9
2:24 Blackburn gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 6:9
2:42 Arturo Gatti grabs Blackburn. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:9
2:46 Gatti uses his shoulder to force Blackburn out of the clinch. 6:9
2:53 Gatti is really focused in this round. 6:9
3:00 Blackburn appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:9
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 5:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Green motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gatti's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Arturo Gatti's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Blackburn connects with a cross to Gatti's body. 2:0
0:17 Gatti got some great advice from Ace Miller between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 2:0
0:23 Blackburn slips out of a corner, as Gatti attempts to trap him. 2:0
0:33 Gatti attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 2:0
0:39 Gatti walks in to a glancing hook from Blackburn. 4:0
0:44 Gatti is starting to fatigue... 4:0
0:49 Blackburn gets his head on the chest of Arturo Gatti as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:0
1:02 Blackburn retreats to his own corner... 6:0
1:06 Gatti misses wildly with the Hook. 6:0
1:09 The cross scores for Blackburn. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:0
1:27 Gatti wings a big left hand at Blackburn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:0
1:29 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Blackburn lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Gatti. 10:0
1:33 Gatti's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 10:0
1:49 Gatti looks to work the body, but Blackburn covers up nicely. 10:0
1:51 Blackburn ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 12:0
1:56 Gatti's tank is just about on empty. 12:0
2:05 Blackburn lands a devastating cross! 16:0
2:05 Gatti takes a step back, obviously hurt! 16:0
2:33 Blackburn grabs Gatti's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Green has to force Blackburn to let go. 16:0
2:38 * Gatti is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 16:0
2:54 Arturo Gatti has Blackburn blocked in! 16:0
2:59 Gatti looks for a breather; he grabs Blackburn and holds on. Blackburn pushes Gatti off and looks for an opening. 16:0
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 16:0
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 7, forcing Green to step in. 17:0

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Gatti received a pep talk from Ace Miller before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Arturo Gatti is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Blackburn is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Arturo Gatti. 0:0
0:17 Blackburn doubles up to the body. He got Gatti's attention with those shots. 3:0
0:22 Gatti's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 3:0
0:38 Jack Blackburn fires and misses. 3:0
0:44 Blackburn takes a heavy uppercut downstairs. 3:4
0:44 Blackburn was stunned by that blow! 3:4
0:56 Blackburn has Gatti cornered! 3:4
0:56 Blackburn lands a hook to the ribs. 5:4
1:11 Blackburn fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:4
1:13 Gatti feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Blackburn's chin. 5:6
1:23 Blackburn lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Gatti's midsection. 7:6
1:36 Gatti is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 7:6
1:43 Blackburn has Gatti trapped! 7:6
1:48 Blackburn ties up Gatti. 7:6
1:52 Gatti tries to get free... Here comes Green to break them up... 7:6
2:00 Blackburn has Gatti blocked in! 7:6
2:04 Gatti holds his arms up in disgust as Blackburn holds him around his waist. 7:6
2:09 Referee Green separates the two... 7:6
2:16 Gatti takes a cross to the ribs. 9:6
2:21 It seems every shot Gatti takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 9:6
2:36 Blackburn is moving around the ring nicely. 9:6
2:41 The action is back in the center of the ring. 9:6
2:41 Blackburn connects with an uppercut to the head of Gatti. 11:6
2:53 Blackburn is really focused in this round. 11:6
3:00 Arturo Gatti is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Blackburn. 11:6
3:00 Green has to break them apart. 11:6
3:00 It looks like Blackburn has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:6
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 12:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Blackburn rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Gatti'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 Gatti does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Blackburn's punches in close. 0:0
0:19 Gatti launches a wild overhand blow from the cheap seats and it lands with a sickening thud! 0:4
0:19 How is Blackburn standing after those shots? 0:4
0:28 Ace Miller was screaming at Arturo Gatti between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:4
0:34 Green yells at the fighters to separate but Gatti and Blackburn are a tangle of arms. 0:4
0:39 Green separates them. 0:4
0:54 Gatti's misses as Blackburn backpedals away. 0:4
0:56 Blackburn snakes the jab through Gatti's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:4
1:17 Gatti cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Blackburn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:4
1:19 Blackburn goes downstairs with a quick combination. 4:4
1:33 Blackburn is either lucky or has radar. Gatti's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:4
1:35 Solid bodywork by Blackburn as he lands several punches from the inside. 6:4
1:49 Blackburn is really focused in this round. 6:4
1:57 Blackburn just comes up short with the combination. 6:4
2:04 Blackburn lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:4
2:09 Gatti's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:4
2:27 Blackburn smothers "Thunder" Gatti's attack as Gatti tries to get off some shots inside. 8:4
2:29 Blackburn scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:4
2:47 * Green is telling Blackburn to watch the head butting. 12:4
3:00 Blackburn seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:4
3:00 Round 9 ends with the sound of the bell. 12:4

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Gatti is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Gatti still has distension. 0:0
0:18 Blackburn retreats into the near corner. 0:0
0:22 Gatti wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Blackburn's defense. 0:0
0:28 Ted Bentham was really animated in Blackburn's corner and Blackburn was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:33 Blackburn smothers Gatti's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:38 Green has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:46 Blackburn gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:59 Gatti lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:2
1:16 Blackburn wraps up Gatti... Neither fighter will break... 2:2
1:20 Green moves in to break the clinch. 2:2
1:36 You would think Jack Blackburn had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Gatti looked trying to score there! 2:2
1:38 A short hook to the head by Blackburn 4:2
1:56 Green tries to separate the boxers but Blackburn has a vice-like grip on Arturo Gatti. 4:2
2:00 Now they break clean. 4:2
2:10 Gatti clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:2
2:14 Gatti pushes Blackburn away. 4:2
2:18 Gatti looks to his corner. 4:2
2:33 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:2
2:38 Gatti is holding Blackburn tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:2
2:42 Jack Blackburn works his way free! 4:2
2:51 Blackburn is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:2
3:00 The quickness and footwork of Blackburn is definitely keeping Gatti off balance. 4:2
3:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 4:1

Fight Result

Here's Michael Buffer with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Terry Smith, United States has it 99 to 91

Robert Byrd, United States sees the fight 99 to 91

Keith MacDonald, United States scores the fight 98 to 92

The winner by unanimous decision is Jack Blackburn!


Score Cards

Terry Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Blackburn 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 99
Arturo Gatti 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 91

Robert Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Blackburn 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 99
Arturo Gatti 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 91

Keith MacDonald Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Blackburn 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 98
Arturo Gatti 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 92

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Blackburn 30 30 30 30 29 27 30 30 30 30 296
Arturo Gatti 27 27 27 27 28 30 27 27 27 27 274


Statistics
Categories Jack Blackburn Arturo Gatti
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 8.80 1.50
Hooks / Round 6.10 3.10
Crosses / Round 5.20 1.60
Combinations / Round 7.10 1.50
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 2.80

Punches Landed / Round 31.30 10.50
Punches Missed / Round 45.10 63.90

Punching Accuracy 41.0% 14.1%

Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 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 1 / 0 / 0

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under left eye 1 / 0 / 0

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0

Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 1 / 1
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd

[Fist of Legend]

Florentino Fernandez vs Acelino Freitas

Fight info: Champions Field, Shelby, MO, United States, 2014-11-25, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ferdinand Estrella (Philippines), Larry Doggett (United States) and Paul Herman (United States), ring card girl is Maria Cristina, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-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: Florentino Fernandez - Record: 4-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Acelino Freitas - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pepe Correa - Cut Man: Bill Brady

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:16 Fernandez feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:23 Fernandez pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:35 Freitas moves into the near right corner. 2:0
0:40 Fernandez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Freitas. 2:0
0:46 A brutal hook from Freitas connects to the solar plexus! 2:4
0:46 Fernandez is hurt! 2:4
1:06 Freitas fires a shot, but it glances off Fernandez's shoulder. 2:4
1:21 Fernandez lands a strong uppercut! 6:4
1:21 That shot buckled Acelino Freitas's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 6:4
1:30 Freitas drives a brutal left hook home just above Fernandez's trunks. 6:7
1:47 Both fighters move to ring center. 6:7
1:51 Fernandez muscles his way inside. 6:7
1:56 Freitas pushes Fernandez away, looking for more space to work in. 6:7
2:03 Fernandez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Acelino Freitas had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:7
2:06 Freitas's jab is fast and accurate. 6:9
2:17 Fernandez slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 9:9
2:33 Florentino Fernandez and Freitas are in a clinch, Alonso hollers at them to break and start fighting. 9:9
2:42 The Referee breaks it up... 9:9
2:52 Fernandez looks to his corner. 9:9
2:56 Fernandez has Freitas trapped in the far left neutral corner... 9:9
3:00 Fernandez ties up Freitas... 9:9
3:00 Alonso moves in to break the clinch. 9:9
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Freitas looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Freitas's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Freitas wraps up Fernandez. 0:0
0:22 Alonso separates the two... 0:0
0:27 Freitas's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:45 Fernandez swings...and misses. 0:0
0:52 Acelino Freitas quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:0
0:59 Fernandez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Freitas blocks it. 0:0
1:11 Florentino Fernandez keeps looking to get inside on Freitas 0:0
1:20 Fernandez traps Freitas's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up. 0:0
1:35 Alonso pries them apart. 0:0
1:42 Florentino Fernandez retreats into the near corner. 0:0
1:42 Freitas presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 0:3
1:56 Fernandez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:3
2:03 Freitas traps Fernandez in the corner! 0:3
2:03 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 2:5
2:17 Fernandez works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:5
2:24 Fernandez is pinned in his own corner... 2:5
2:24 Freitas lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:7
2:41 Fernandez really buried that punch into Freitas's ribs. 6:7
2:41 Freitas is suddenly in trouble! 6:7
3:00 Freitas pummels Fernandez, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 6:11
3:00 Fernandez looks stunned! 6:11
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Alonso to step in. 8:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Pepe Correa said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Acelino Freitas has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:08 Fernandez slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Freitas plods forward. 0:0
0:24 That was a violent straight right by Acelino Freitas! 0:4
0:24 Fernandez was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:42 Fernandez comes in low. Freitas puts a headlock on him. Alonso knocks Freitas's arm off Fernandez's head. 0:4
0:46 Fernandez tries to get free... Here comes Alonso to break them up... 0:4
0:51 Freitas is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:4
1:02 Freitas lands a wicked uppercut! 0:8
1:02 That blow connected solidly to the head of Fernandez and he is stunned! 0:8
1:13 Freitas is really focused in this round. 0:8
1:21 Florentino Fernandez throws a crushing right to Freitas's jaw! 4:8
1:21 Acelino Freitas is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:8
1:38 Freitas lands a hard hook! 4:12
1:38 Fernandez looks shaken! 4:12
2:00 Fernandez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:12
2:11 Freitas steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:12
2:14 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:12
2:14 Fernandez catches Freitas with a short, powerful hook to the head as Freitas tried to move inside. That punch stopped Freitas in his tracks! 7:12
2:31 Freitas tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:12
2:47 Fernandez pins Freitas in the corner! 7:12
2:51 Fernandez fires and misses. 7:12
2:58 Fernandez is trapped in Freitas's corner... 7:12
3:00 Fernandez takes a heavy hook downstairs. 7:16
3:00 Fernandez is gasping for air!! 7:16
3:00 * Fernandez clearly has some swelling under his left eye. 7:16
3:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:17

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fernandez and Freitas square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Dennie Mancini seemed to pump up Fernandez between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Freitas lands a vicious hook! 0:4
0:13 And Fernandez's in big trouble now! 0:4
0:18 Look for Freitas to start to target Fernandez's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:4
0:22 Fernandez retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:27 Freitas can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
0:44 Fernandez telegraphed that shot and Freitas ducks under it easily. 0:4
0:51 Freitas drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:8
0:51 Fernandez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:8
1:09 Freitas can't score with short uppercut inside. Florentino Fernandez got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:8
1:15 That hook by Fernandez jarred Freitas! 4:8
1:15 Freitas's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:8
1:33 Fernandez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:8
1:33 Freitas appears shaken by those punches! 8:8
1:49 Freitas is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:8
1:55 Fernandez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Freitas with a sharp combination! 13:8
1:55 Freitas was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 13:8
2:09 Freitas lands a solid uppercut! 13:12
2:09 Freitas has Fernandez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 13:12
2:14 The swelling under Fernandez's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 13:12
2:23 Alonso warns Acelino Freitas for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 13:12
2:27 Alonso separates the two... 13:12
2:32 Lots of punches this round as both fighters are going after the knockout. 13:12
2:40 Fernandez lands a brutal hook! 18:12
2:40 Fernandez has Freitas hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 18:12
2:53 Florentino Fernandez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:12
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! 18:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fernandez looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Fernandez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Fernandez still has distension. 0:0
0:10 A cross from Freitas lands with some power. 0:3
0:15 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Fernandez. 0:3
0:27 A quick hook to the body by Freitas 0:5
0:44 Fernandez catches Acelino Freitas coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:5
0:44 Freitas looks shaken! 5:5
1:16 Freitas lands a paralyzing uppercut! 5:9
1:16 Fernandez suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 5:9
1:25 Fernandez gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Freitas. 8:9
1:37 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 8:9
1:44 Fernandez knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:9
1:50 Fernandez backs into the left corner. 8:9
1:54 Acelino Freitas just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:13
1:54 That series of punches rocked Fernandez and he looks to be in trouble. 8:13
1:59 The swelling under Fernandez'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. 8:13
2:03 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:13
2:21 Fernandez has Freitas cornered! 8:13
2:21 * Ouch, I felt that one Fernandez is being warned by Alonso to watch the low blows. 11:13
2:44 Fernandez attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 11:13
2:46 The cross scores for Freitas. He needs to throw that punch more often. 11:15
2:55 Freitas backs into a neutral corner. 11:15
3:00 Fernandez connects with a nasty cross! 15:15
3:00 Freitas's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 15:15
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. 17:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Florentino Fernandez and Freitas leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Freitas received a pep talk from Pepe Correa before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Fernandez'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
0:07 Freitas connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:12 Freitas is running out of gas... 0:2
0:17 Fernandez is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:2
0:25 Fernandez charges in but Freitas avoids the rush. 0:2
0:34 Fernandez misses with that cross. 0:2
0:41 Freitas lands a hard uppercut! 0:6
0:41 That was a beautiful shot, Fernandez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:6
0:45 The increased swelling around the left eye of Fernandez is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:6
0:52 Florentino Fernandez is working inside and scores with the hook to the side of Freitas's head. 3:6
1:07 Florentino Fernandez fires and misses. 3:6
1:09 A short hook to the head by Freitas 3:8
1:13 It looks like Fernandez and Acelino Freitas are both running out of gas... 3:8
1:18 Fernandez has Freitas pinned! 3:8
1:23 Circling left, Florentino Fernandez looks for an opening to fire a shot at Freitas. 3:8
1:35 Freitas pins Fernandez's arms. Now they move apart. 3:8
1:45 * Freitas is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Alonso has seen enough as he issues a warning. 3:8
1:59 Acelino Freitas is trapped in his opponents corner... 3:8
2:03 There's a hard shot off the top of Freitas's head! 8:8
2:03 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Freitas is trying to hang on... 8:8
2:08 Freitas is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 8:8
2:08 Fernandez is losing his legs... 8:8
2:17 Fernandez is off target with that uppercut. 8:8
2:28 He misses with that punch. 8:8
2:34 Nice pop on that jab from Fernandez. 11:8
2:34 Freitas is in trouble. Fernandez needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 11:8
2:48 Fernandez whiffs with the hook. 11:8
2:58 Fernandez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:8
3:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 11:8
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Fernandez's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 13:7

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maria Cristina exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Pepe Correa was extremely upbeat during the break with Freitas providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Florentino Fernandez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Fernandez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Freitas continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:11 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:0
0:20 Freitas fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:32 That punch actually went behind Fernandez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Freitas. 0:0
0:39 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:42 Fernandez is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:42 Freitas fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:46 Florentino Fernandez's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:2
0:59 Freitas connects square to Fernandez's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 0:6
0:59 Fernandez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:6
1:15 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:6
1:20 Alonso separates the two fighters. 0:6
1:25 Freitas has Fernandez trapped! 0:6
1:29 Freitas lands a smashing hook! 0:10
1:29 Florentino Fernandez is clutching his side! 0:10
1:43 Acelino Freitas continues to follow Fernandez about the ring. 0:10
1:54 Fernandez holds his arms up in disgust as Freitas holds him around his waist. 0:10
1:59 Alonso breaks them up... 0:10
2:04 Freitas scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 0:13
2:08 Fernandez is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:13
2:24 Fernandez takes a combination from Freitas. 0:15
2:38 Freitas is holding... 0:15
2:47 Freitas finally lets go of Fernandez. 0:15
2:52 Freitas straightens Fernandez up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 0:18
3:00 Freitas lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fernandez. 0:18
3:00 Freitas appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 0:18
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 0:18

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Fernandez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dennie Mancini's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Fernandez'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
0:10 OH! Fernandez landed the big hook flush! 5:0
0:10 That shot has Freitas hurt! 5:0
0:27 Florentino Fernandez leans on the ropes and motions for Freitas to come in. 5:0
0:36 Fernandez connects with a vicious uppercut! 9:0
0:36 That blast sent Freitas reeling into the ropes! 9:0
0:45 Freitas slides into a neutral corner... 9:0
0:50 Freitas is either lucky or has radar. Fernandez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:0
0:57 Fernandez is keeping away from the ropes. 9:0
1:01 Fernandez lets his hands go inside, but Freitas protects his body well. 9:0
1:08 Acelino Freitas lands a crushing cross! 9:4
1:08 Fernandez was shaken by that blow! 9:4
1:13 Florentino Fernandez's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 9:4
1:25 Freitas lands a devastating hook! 9:8
1:25 Fernandez is reeling.. 9:8
1:38 Freitas is pinned in his opponents corner... 9:8
1:38 Fernandez throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 11:8
1:52 Fernandez is really focused in this round. 11:8
2:00 Freitas throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fernandez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 11:8
2:07 Fernandez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Freitas flush! 16:8
2:07 How is Freitas standing after those shots? 16:8
2:16 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 16:8
2:21 Freitas tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 16:8
2:30 Freitas just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 20:8
2:30 Freitas was shaken by those blows! 20:8
2:46 Florentino Fernandez looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 20:8
2:49 A quick jab to the body scores for Freitas 20:10
2:53 Fernandez's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 20:10
2:58 Fernandez ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 23:10
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 23:10
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 25:11

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Pepe Correa not only gave Freitas encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fernandez. Now it's up to Freitas to implement it. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Fernandez is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:11 Fernandez ties up Freitas. 0:0
0:16 Fernandez shoves Freitas away. 0:0
0:20 A perfect right cross from Fernandez stops Freitas dead in his tracks! 3:0
0:35 Fernandez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Freitas. 3:0
0:44 Freitas takes a hard combination from Fernandez 7:0
0:44 Fernandez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 7:0
0:56 Freitas moves into a neutral corner. 7:0
0:56 Fernandez gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Freitas. 9:0
0:56 * That punch has opened a cut on Freitas. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 10:0
0:56 The cut couldn't be in much worse of a spot. It appears to be literally inside the right eyebrow of Freitas. That's a tough place for a cut man to work. 10:0
1:07 Fernandez has Freitas blocked in! 10:0
1:12 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Fernandez! 10:0
1:14 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Freitas lands a short uppercut to the chin of Fernandez. 10:2
1:31 Fernandez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Freitas's defense. 10:2
1:38 Fernandez's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 10:2
1:50 * Fernandez connects with a thundering hook and Freitas drops to the canvas! 10:2
1:53 The count begins... 16:2
1:53 1 16:2
1:54 2 16:2
1:54 * Freitas is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 16:2
1:54 Alonso is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 16:2
1:54 Fernandez knows that Freitas is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Freitas. 16:2
2:07 Fernandez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:2
2:14 Fernandez scores big with that hook to the jaw of Freitas. Freitas took a step back after absorbing that shot. 19:2
2:14 Fernandez wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Freitas away! 19:2
2:18 Alonso is taking a close look at Freitas, if he doesn't respond this fight could be over. 19:2
2:27 Fernandez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 19:2
2:43 * That punch caught Freitas clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Freitas goes down after a delayed reaction to the combination by Fernandez! 19:2
2:45 Alonso stands over Freitas and starts the count... 26:2
2:45 1 26:2
2:46 2 26:2
2:47 3 26:2
2:48 4 26:2
2:49 5 26:2
2:50 6 26:2
2:50 * Freitas is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 26:2
2:50 Alonso looks closely at Freitas who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 26:2
2:55 * Florentino Fernandez motions for Alonso to stop the fight... Alonso is going to do it!! It's a TKO!!! 26:2

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Michael Pass is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The Referee has stopped the bout with 2:56 gone in Round 9. Your winner is..

Florentino Fernandez!


Score Cards

Ferdinand Estrella Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Florentino Fernandez 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 77
Acelino Freitas 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 75

Larry Doggett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Florentino Fernandez 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 77
Acelino Freitas 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 75

Paul Herman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Florentino Fernandez 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 77
Acelino Freitas 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 75

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Florentino Fernandez 30 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 231
Acelino Freitas 27 30 30 27 27 27 30 27 225


Statistics
Categories Florentino Fernandez Acelino Freitas
Knockdowns scored 2 0

Jabs / Round 4.22 3.67
Hooks / Round 4.44 5.78
Crosses / Round 4.89 4.56
Combinations / Round 4.00 4.22
Uppercuts / Round 4.22 6.33

Punches Landed / Round 21.78 24.56
Punches Missed / Round 81.67 32.78

Punching Accuracy 21.1% 42.8%

Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 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 on right eyebrow 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 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Inside 3 / 3 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
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 0 / 0 2 / 2


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PIS

[Fist of Legend]

Barney Ross vs Nate Campbell

Fight info: Champions Field, Shelby, MO, United States, 2014-11-25, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by three judges: Albert Rubenstein (United States), Jerry Roth (United States) and Gerald Ritter (United States), ring card girl is Jan Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Barney Ross - Record: 4-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Nate Campbell - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:07 Campbell had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 2:3
0:19 Campbell has promised a good showing tonight. 2:3
0:21 Ross has Campbell trapped! 2:3
0:26 Barney Ross slides along the far ropes. 2:3
0:34 Ross scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 4:3
1:00 Campbell misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:3
1:02 Barney Ross lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 6:3
1:16 Ross sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:3
1:29 He scores with a glancing cross. 10:3
1:38 A straight cross from Nate Campbell gets through Ross's guard. 10:5
1:57 This could end up being a mismatch as there is a large gap in talent between the fighters. 10:5
2:06 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 12:7
2:15 Campbell doesn't have to look for Ross this round as He is right there in front of him. 12:7
2:18 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Ross had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 15:9
2:23 Campbell's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 15:9
2:27 Nate Campbell connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 15:11
2:41 Ross ties up Campbell... 15:11
2:50 Referee Garry has to separate the two... 15:11
2:55 Both fighters are landing well in this round. 15:11
3:00 Barney Ross dances gracefully across the canvas 15:11
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 16:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garry motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Ross lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:0
0:20 Ross lands a short hook to the body. 4:0
0:38 Ross smothers Campbell's attack as Campbell tries to get off some shots inside. 4:0
0:45 Campbell's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:0
0:52 Ross fires a lead right that Campbell manages to avoid. 4:0
0:59 Campbell scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:4
0:59 At least two of those shots really hurt Ross! 4:4
1:11 Ross backs into his own corner... 4:4
1:15 Campbell just comes up short with the hook. 4:4
1:18 Ross digs a short hook to ribs of Campbell. 6:4
1:27 Ross has Campbell cornered! 6:4
1:32 Ross misses wildly with the hook. 6:4
1:46 Ross is clinching... Campbell is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ross's arms... 6:4
1:50 * The referee is cautioning Ross 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 Garry isn't going to let it happen. 6:4
2:08 Ross feints, looking for an opening. 6:4
2:15 Ross feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:4
2:20 Ross tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Campbell. 6:4
2:26 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 6:4
2:35 Ross is moving around the ring nicely. 6:4
2:39 Ross pins Campbell in the corner! 6:4
2:39 Ross scores with the jab. 8:4
2:44 There appears to be increased swelling under Campbell's right eye. 8:4
2:48 Campbell said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 8:4
2:50 Ross continues to pop the jab 10:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 11:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Campbell throws a flurry of punches but Ross either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ross digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Campbell. 2:0
0:18 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Campbell. 2:0
0:24 Ross scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Campbell. 4:0
0:33 The cross scores for Ross. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:0
0:46 Barney Ross is really focused in this round. 6:0
0:54 Campbell voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:0
1:01 Ross has Campbell blocked in! 6:0
1:05 Ross tries to drop the right hand over the top but Nate Campbell ducks under it. 6:0
1:15 Ross backs off to hitch up his trunks. 6:0
1:23 Campbell takes a hard combination from Ross 11:0
1:23 Campbell staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 11:0
1:28 Look for Ross to start to target Campbell's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 11:0
1:39 Campbell wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ross's defense. 11:0
1:46 Ross has Campbell pinned! 11:0
1:46 Ross scores with a hook to the side of the head. 13:0
1:46 Campbell tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 13:0
2:04 Ross scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 15:0
2:16 Ross is really focused in this round. 15:0
2:31 Ross lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nate Campbell. 15:0
2:33 Campbell working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 15:2
2:50 Ross misses with that hook. 15:2
2:57 Campbell's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 15:2
3:00 Ross wraps his arms around Campbell. 15:2
3:00 Garry has to break them apart. 15:2
3:00 And that ends Round number 3. 14:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Campbell looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bouie Fisher not only gave Nate Campbell encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ross. Now it's up to Campbell to implement it. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Campbell'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
0:14 Ross is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Campbell attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:30 Campbell lands a solid uppercut! 0:4
0:30 Ross seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 0:4
0:40 Campbell retreats into the lower right corner. 0:4
0:40 Some nice infighting ends with Ross getting an uppercut in. 2:4
0:57 Nate Campbell slides into the corner... 2:4
1:02 Barney Ross grabs Campbell. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:4
1:06 Ross shoves Nate Campbell away. 2:4
1:15 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 2:4
1:28 Ross can't score with short uppercut inside. Nate Campbell got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:4
1:47 Campbell tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ross blocks it. 2:4
1:57 Ross looks to his corner. 2:4
2:03 The fighters are taking an extended breather. 2:4
2:13 Ross connects with a cross. 4:4
2:17 Campbell seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 4:4
2:29 Campbell moves into the right corner. 4:4
2:33 Ross's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:4
2:38 Campbell wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:6
2:55 Campbell comes in low. Ross puts a headlock on him. Garry knocks Ross's arm off Campbell's head. 4:6
3:00 Ross uses his shoulder to force Nate Campbell out of the clinch. 4:6
3:00 Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 4:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Campbell'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 Ross drills Campbell with a left and right and another left. 2:0
0:17 Nirmal Lorick knows Barney Ross lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:18 Ross misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:0
0:29 Campbell lands a jab to the midsection 4:2
0:50 Campbell throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ross but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:2
1:01 Campbell throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 4:5
1:13 some nifty bodywork Ross as he scores with several shots from the inside. 6:5
1:18 The swelling is increasing around Campbell's right. 6:5
1:23 Nate Campbell has Barney Ross trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 6:5
1:23 Campbell goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 6:7
1:40 Ross traps Campbell in the corner! 6:7
1:40 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Ross had the edge. 9:9
1:49 Ross works the body, landing an uppercut. 11:9
2:02 Campbell moves into a neutral corner. 11:9
2:02 Barney Ross flicks a jab to Campbell's stomach 13:9
2:16 Ross 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. 13:9
2:24 Ross is really focused in this round. 13:9
2:31 Campbell works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 13:9
2:39 Campbell goes downstairs with the hook. 13:11
2:52 Ross is really focused in this round. 13:11
2:55 Campbell retreats to his own corner... 13:11
2:55 A quick hook to the body by Ross 15:11
3:00 It seems every shot Nate Campbell takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 15:11
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 15:13

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross and Nate Campbell square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Nate Campbell is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:15 Nate Campbell misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:17 Ross throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 2:0
0:26 Nirmal Lorick was extremely upbeat during the break with Ross providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:27 Ross launches left a cross to the body. 4:0
0:39 Those were mostly arm punches from Ross but several got through. 6:0
0:53 Campbell clinches... Ross gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:0
1:03 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:0
1:10 Ross eats a short cross from Campbell amd backs away. 6:2
1:19 Campbell backs into the far corner. 6:2
1:19 Ross gets in a hook to the body of Campbell. 8:2
1:24 Campbell is breathing heavily... 8:2
1:32 Ross fires a jab to the body 10:2
1:36 Campbell's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Ross. 10:2
1:42 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 10:2
1:42 Ross lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 12:2
1:51 Nate Campbell retreats into a neutral corner. 12:2
1:51 Ross snakes the jab through Campbell's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 14:2
2:03 Campbell backs into a neutral corner. 14:2
2:03 Ross leans on Campbell and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 16:2
2:16 Ross gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Campbell with an uppercut. 18:2
2:20 Campbell looks to be out of gas at this point. 18:2
2:20 The swelling under Campbell's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 18:2
2:32 Nate Campbell is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 18:2
2:34 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 18:2
2:39 Ross is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 18:2
2:44 Campbell is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 18:2
2:48 Ross's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 18:2
2:52 Campbell slides into a neutral corner... 18:2
2:52 Nate Campbell takes a right to the body. 20:2
3:00 Campbell shows Ross his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 22:1

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Campbell is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Campbell still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Barney Ross winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Campbell. 0:3
0:26 Ross wraps up Campbell... Neither fighter will break... 0:3
0:35 The Referee breaks it up... 0:3
0:43 Campbell retreats into the far corner. 0:3
0:43 Campbell walks in to a glancing hook from Barney Ross. 2:3
0:47 Campbell is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:3
1:00 Campbell is really focused in this round. 2:3
1:07 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 2:3
1:11 Ross fires a left hand that Campbell takes high on the shoulder. 2:3
1:26 Ross traps Campbell in the corner! 2:3
1:26 Barney Ross slips inside and lands a hook. 4:3
1:36 Campbell is staying at the center of the ring. 4:3
1:36 That straight cross from Campbell tagged Ross. He came right up the middle with that punch. 4:6
1:50 Campbell misses with that punch. 4:6
1:53 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Ross who scores with a short hook to the chest. 6:6
2:07 Campbell slides into his own corner... 6:6
2:07 Ross's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:6
2:17 Campbell scores with a quick hook to the head of Ross after Ross missed with a wild shot of his own. 8:8
2:33 Campbell landed a sharp combination that rocked Ross back on his heels! 8:12
2:33 Ross is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:12
2:53 Ross is either lucky or has radar. Campbell's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:12
3:00 Barney Ross tries to muscle inside but Campbell clinches him. 8:12
3:00 Referee Garry separates the two... 8:12
3:00 It looks like Ross has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:12
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Ross's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 7:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Campbell looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Campbell'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 Campbell is trying to free his gloves from under Ross's gloves. 0:0
0:26 Garry breaks them up... 0:0
0:37 Campbell has Ross cornered! 0:0
0:41 The fighters are tied up. Campbell tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:46 Referee Garry steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:58 Ross lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Campbell. 0:0
1:12 Campbell fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
1:15 Ross bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
1:24 Ross scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Campbell's jaw. 4:0
1:29 Nate Campbell's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:0
1:37 Ross is forced into his own corner... 4:0
1:41 Campbell fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
1:56 Ross works free! He backs to ring center, with Campbell following. 4:0
2:06 Campbell pins Ross's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
2:16 Garry steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
2:31 Ross throws the cross and scores to the head of Campbell. 6:0
2:47 Campbell is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:0
2:49 Ross is really working that hook to the body of Campbell. 9:0
3:00 Ross appears to have this fight under control. 9:0
3:00 The bell stops the action as Ross and Campbell go back to their corners. 10:0

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ross and Campbell leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Campbell got some great advice from Bouie Fisher between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Campbell's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Campbell's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Campbell moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Barney Ross misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:16 Nate Campbell scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:2
0:28 Ross is showing very little fatigue at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:32 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:2
0:36 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Campbell! 0:2
0:38 Ross tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:2
0:52 Campbell misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:2
0:54 Ross fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:2
1:08 That cross from Campbell just missed. 4:2
1:17 Thats a nice combination to the body by Ross. 6:2
1:22 There has to be something done about the swelling around Campbell's right eye as it continues to worsen. 6:2
1:27 These guys are really going at it but Campbell looks to be getting the worse of it. 9:4
1:44 Ross is off target with that cross. 9:4
1:52 Ross throws another good combination that temporarily slows Campbell. 11:4
2:05 Campbell slides into the corner... 11:4
2:05 Ross ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 13:4
2:09 Campbell seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 13:4
2:18 Campbell moves to the center of the Ring taunting Ross with his hands by his sides. 13:4
2:23 Ross lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 15:4
2:47 Ross is doing a great job keeping his distance. 15:4
2:51 Barney Ross steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 15:4
2:58 Ross gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 17:4
3:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Garry jumps between them. 18:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:06 Ross got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Nirmal Lorick's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Campbell'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 Nate Campbell fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:22 Ross moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:26 Campbell doesn't connect with the combination. 0:0
0:37 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ross lands the right hand. 2:0
1:11 Ross shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
1:30 There's the uppercut from Ross. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:0
1:39 Ross pins Campbell in the corner! 6:0
1:44 Ross works his way in and leans on Campbell... 6:0
1:48 Garry separates them. 6:0
1:53 Ross is really focused in this round. 6:0
1:56 Campbell traps Ross in the corner! 6:0
2:00 Campbell goes straight at Ross, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 6:0
2:09 Ross feints, looking for an opening. 6:0
2:11 Ross lands a stinging jab. 8:0
2:28 Garry yells at the fighters to separate but Barney Ross and Campbell are a tangle of arms. 8:0
2:37 Garry has to break the clinch. 8:0
2:42 Campbell's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 8:0
2:51 Campbell lands a wicked uppercut! 8:5
2:51 Ross looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:5
3:00 Ross grabs and holds Campbell... 8:5
3:00 Garry separates the two fighters. 8:5
3:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 8:6

Fight Result

And here with the call is Ed Darien

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Albert Rubenstein, United States scores the fight 97 to 94

Jerry Roth, United States scores it 96 to 94

Gerald Ritter, United States scores the bout 99 to 91

And your winner by unanimous decision Barney Ross!!!


Score Cards

Albert Rubenstein Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Barney Ross 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Nate Campbell 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 94

Jerry Roth Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Barney Ross 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 96
Nate Campbell 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 94

Gerald Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Barney Ross 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 99
Nate Campbell 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 91

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Barney Ross 30 29 29 27 30 30 29 30 30 28 292
Nate Campbell 28 28 28 30 27 27 28 27 27 29 279


Statistics
Categories Barney Ross Nate Campbell
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 9.50 2.70
Hooks / Round 11.10 2.40
Crosses / Round 10.40 3.10
Combinations / Round 6.00 2.90
Uppercuts / Round 5.20 2.50

Punches Landed / Round 42.20 13.60
Punches Missed / Round 38.60 57.20

Punching Accuracy 52.2% 19.2%

Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 2 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd

[Fist of Legend]

Henry Armstrong vs Dingaan Thobela

Fight info: Champions Field, Shelby, MO, United States, 2014-11-25, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Leszek Jankowiak, the bout will be scored by three judges: Omar Minton (Mexico), Claude Paquette (Canada) and Paul Herman (United States), ring card girl is Jean Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-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: Henry Armstrong - Record: 6-0-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Dingaan Thobela - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Amilcar Brusa - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:09 Thobela retreats into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:14 Thobela smothers Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:16 Thobela's jab connects to Henry Armstrong's head 0:2
0:29 They are back in the center of the ring once again 0:2
0:34 Armstrong picks off the cross by Thobela. 0:2
0:41 Dingaan Thobela slides into the corner... 0:2
0:41 * Jankowiak is halting the fight and warning Armstrong for a low blow. Armstrong is pleading his case but to no avail. 2:2
1:05 That cross from Armstrong just missed. 2:2
1:11 Thobela lands a smashing hook! 2:6
1:11 Armstrong looks shaken! 2:6
1:24 Armstrong rakes Thobela with some solid shots to the head and body. 5:6
1:41 Thobela is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 5:6
1:44 Thobela retreats into a neutral corner. 5:6
1:49 Thobela holds his arms up in disgust as Armstrong holds him around his waist. 5:6
1:59 Jankowiak moves them apart. 5:6
2:11 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 5:6
2:16 Thobela scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:10
2:16 Armstrong was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:10
2:31 Armstrong jolts Thobela with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 8:10
2:44 Jankowiak has to pull the fighters away from each other as Thobela locks up Armstrong's arms. 8:10
2:49 * Jankowiak is telling Armstrong to quit leaning on the neck. 8:10
3:00 Thobela moves into the near right corner. 8:10
3:00 Henry Armstrong's not even close with the uppercut. 8:10
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 7:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Henry Armstrong can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:14 Thobela unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 0:2
0:23 Darkie Smith was in Armstrong's face between rounds and Henry Armstrong just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:2
0:25 Armstrong pins Thobela in the corner! 0:2
0:29 Armstrong lands a paralyzing combination! 4:2
0:29 Those shots all landed square and Thobela felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:2
0:42 Thobela takes a cross to the head from Armstrong. 6:2
1:05 Armstrong is holding... 6:2
1:20 Armstrong and Thobela each take a step back. 6:2
1:24 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:2
1:24 Armstrong fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:2
1:40 Armstrong is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:2
1:47 Armstrong has Dingaan Thobela cornered! 8:2
1:47 Armstrong catches Thobela with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 10:2
2:07 Armstrong doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 10:2
2:16 Thobela is blocked in his own corner... 10:2
2:16 Henry Armstrong is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Dingaan Thobela's jaw. 13:2
2:25 Armstrong has Thobela trapped! 13:2
2:29 Armstrong doesn't connect with the combination. 13:2
2:41 Thobela is trying to free his gloves from under Armstrong's gloves. 13:2
2:53 Jankowiak has to break them apart. 13:2
3:00 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Armstrong! 13:2
3:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 13:2

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Thobela is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Armstrong lands a wicked combination! 4:0
0:11 Thobela is out on his feet after that violent combination! 4:0
0:28 OH! Armstrong landed the big hook flush! 8:0
0:28 That was a beautiful shot, Thobela's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 8:0
0:42 Thobela traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:0
0:47 Jankowiak is shouting at Thobela to break! 8:0
0:51 Dingaan Thobela steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 8:0
0:59 Armstrong pins Thobela's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:0
1:08 Jankowiak steps in and breaks it up. 8:0
1:17 Armstrong continues to follow Thobela about the ring. 8:0
1:30 Thobela is protecting the body nicely as Armstrong fails to score inside. 8:0
1:32 Dingaan Thobela scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:2
1:53 Armstrong landed a sharp combination that rocked Thobela back on his heels! 12:2
1:53 Thobela is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 12:2
2:06 Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 12:2
2:09 Thobela splits Armstrong's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 12:5
2:21 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 12:5
2:26 Henry Armstrong has Thobela trapped in the far neutral corner... 12:5
2:26 Armstrong catches Thobela with a right hand to the face. 14:5
2:42 Thobela works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 14:5
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 15:5

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong gets the cross in, making Thobela blink. 3:0
0:16 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:0
0:21 Thobela got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Amilcar Brusa's instructions work. 3:0
0:28 Thobela takes a hard combination from Armstrong 7:0
0:28 Thobela appears to have been staggered by that punch... 7:0
0:37 Thobela digs two shots to the body and then rips Armstrong with a short uppercut on the inside. 7:3
0:55 Armstrong ties up Thobela. Why would he want to clinch now? 7:3
1:00 Thobela pushes Armstrong away. 7:3
1:10 Thobela charges Armstrong trying to get inside 7:3
1:19 Thobela lands the lead cross. 7:5
1:34 Thobela is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Armstrong with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 7:8
1:48 Thobela throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:8
1:50 Armstrong shoots the jab into the chest of Thobela. 9:8
2:00 Thobela is pinned in his own corner... 9:8
2:00 Armstrong is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 11:8
2:14 Armstrong has Thobela pinned! 11:8
2:18 Armstrong connects with a solid combination! 15:8
2:18 Thobela looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 15:8
2:39 Armstrong fires and misses. 15:8
2:41 Thobela lands a stinging jab. 15:10
2:50 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 15:10
2:54 Thobela tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Henry Armstrong blocks it. 15:10
2:57 Several solid punches from Armstrong land, stopping Thobela in His tracks. 18:10
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 17:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:16 Armstrong misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:23 Armstrong just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:5
0:23 Those punches hurt Armstrong and he looks to hang on. 0:5
0:27 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:5
0:37 Armstrong whiffs with the cross. 0:5
0:44 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:5
0:51 Armstrong let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Thobela's Head. 2:5
1:05 Oh!!! Henry Armstrong unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:5
1:05 Thobela seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:5
1:32 Thobela looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Armstrong. 6:5
1:42 Armstrong looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 6:5
1:44 Thobela plants a cross on Armstrong's rib cage. 6:7
1:57 Thobela backs into the left corner. 6:7
1:57 "Hurrican Hank" Armstrong lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Thobela. 8:7
2:10 Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Thobela's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:7
2:10 Thobela was shaken by that blow! 12:7
2:19 Thobela is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 12:7
2:33 Thobela just comes up short with the cross. 12:7
2:39 Armstrong connects with a devastating uppercut to the head, he hits like a Mule! 16:7
2:39 Thobela is dazed and he is in trouble!! 16:7
2:53 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Thobela lands an uppercut to the jaw. 16:9
3:00 Both fighters move to ring center. 16:9
3:00 They have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 17:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Thobela rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Amilcar Brusa not only gave Thobela encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Armstrong. Now it's up to Thobela to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Dingaan Thobela lets his hands go inside, but Armstrong protects his body well. 0:0
0:19 A brutal hook from Armstrong connects to the solar plexus! 4:0
0:19 Thobela is reeling.. 4:0
0:23 Thobela looks exhausted but Armstrong still looks like he is fresh. 4:0
0:37 Armstrong pummels Thobela, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 8:0
0:37 What a beautiful combination! Thobela might not survive this... 8:0
0:53 Armstrong pins Thobela in the corner! 8:0
0:57 Armstrong misses with that punch. 8:0
1:04 Thobela is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 8:0
1:12 You would think Armstrong had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Thobela looked trying to score there! 8:0
1:19 Thobela is staying at the center of the ring. 8:0
1:23 Thobela is clinching... 8:0
1:41 Jankowiak moves in to break the clinch. 8:0
1:51 Thobela tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 8:0
1:55 That's a nice solid jab from Armstrong 11:0
2:13 Thobela approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Armstrong any room to breathe. 11:0
2:17 * Thobela is being warned for a low blow. Jankowiak is letting the judges know. 11:2
2:40 Thobela tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:2
2:42 Armstrong scores with a classic left-right combination. 14:2
2:51 Thobela is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 14:2
2:58 Thobela leaves the jab just short. 14:2
3:00 And that ends Round number 6. 14:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Thobela looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Thobela catches Armstrong with a nice cross. 0:3
0:19 Armstrong's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:20 Armstrong traps Thobela in the corner! 0:3
0:20 Armstrong with a right to the body 2:3
0:38 Armstrong tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Thobela. 2:3
0:45 Thobela lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 2:7
0:45 Armstrong's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:7
0:59 Armstrong throws a flurry of punches but Thobela either blocks or slips them. 2:7
1:01 Thobela lands a jab to Armstrong's midsection 2:9
1:15 Some nice infighting ends with Armstrong getting an uppercut in. 4:9
1:24 Thobela shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:11
1:44 Jankowiak yells at the fighters to separate but Henry Armstrong and Thobela are a tangle of arms. 4:11
1:49 Armstrong pushes Thobela away. 4:11
1:54 Thobela is really focused in this round. 4:11
2:02 Henry Armstrong has Thobela blocked in! 4:11
2:06 Armstrong lands a hard hook! 9:11
2:06 Thobela is hurt! 9:11
2:21 The fighters are back at ring center... 9:11
2:26 Armstrong fires and misses. 9:11
2:41 Armstrong lands a vicious cross! 13:11
2:41 Armstrong has Thobela in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 13:11
2:54 Thobela really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 13:16
2:54 Armstrong in on unsteady legs after those punches. 13:16
3:00 Armstrong slides into a neutral corner... 13:16
3:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:16
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:17

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:10 Thobela has Armstrong trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:0
0:15 Thobela is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:22 Armstrong is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:27 Thobela misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:33 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:44 Armstrong goes downstairs with a quick combination. 2:0
0:54 An even exchange that sees both men score. 4:2
1:11 Armstrong throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Thobela but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:2
1:23 Thobela cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Armstrong had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:2
1:30 That was a violent straight right by Armstrong! 9:2
1:30 Thobela was stunned by that blow! 9:2
1:43 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 9:2
1:47 Armstrong connects with a nasty uppercut! 14:2
1:47 Thobela looks shaken! 14:2
2:03 Thobela has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 14:6
2:03 Armstrong is trying to regroup after those punches... 14:6
2:20 Thobela tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 14:6
2:32 Armstrong takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 14:10
2:32 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble! 14:10
2:45 Thobela retreats to his own corner... 14:10
2:49 Armstrong misses wildly with the Hook. 14:10
2:52 A flurry of light blows from Thobela scores to the body. 14:12
3:00 Thobela slides into a neutral corner... 14:12
3:00 Armstrong appears to have this fight under control. 14:12
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Armstrong and Thobela really went at it. 14:14

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Thobela's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Henry Armstrong got some great advice from Darkie Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong lands a brutal uppercut! 4:0
0:12 Dingaan Thobela was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:0
0:34 Thobela grabs and holds Armstrong... 4:0
0:38 Referee Jankowiak has to separate the two... 4:0
0:43 Armstrong gets inside and fires a hook to Thobela's body. 6:0
1:00 Armstrong just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Thobela with a sharp combination! 11:0
1:00 Thobela takes a vicious series of punches from Armstrong and he is hurt! 11:0
1:18 Armstrong tries to drop the right hand over the top but Dingaan Thobela ducks under it. 11:0
1:20 Thobela doubles up with the hook to the body, but Henry Armstrong is unfazed. 11:2
1:36 Thobela pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 11:4
2:09 * A solid cross drops Thobela on his back! 11:4
2:12 Jankowiak begins the count over Thobela as Armstrong moves to a neutral corner.. 18:4
2:12 1 18:4
2:13 Thobela is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 18:4
2:14 3 18:4
2:15 4 18:4
2:16 5 18:4
2:17 6 18:4
2:17 * Thobela finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 18:4
2:17 This bout will continue as Jankowiak signals to both men to fight. 18:4
2:17 Thobela has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Henry Armstrong needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 18:4
2:26 Armstrong has Thobela trapped in the far left neutral corner... 18:4
2:26 Armstrong finds a home for that debilitating hook. 21:4
2:26 Armstrong takes a long look at Thobela to see if he's playing possum. Armstrong is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Thobela. 21:4
2:39 Armstrong just misses with a huge shot as Thobela chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 21:4
2:50 Armstrong moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Thobela. 21:4
2:59 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Thobela. 21:4
3:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 23:3

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:17 Thobela is clinching... Armstrong is trying to free his gloves... They are under Thobela's arms... 0:0
0:26 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:26 Armstrong is breathing heavily... 0:0
0:33 Armstrong pins Thobela in the corner! 0:0
0:38 Armstrong has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Thobela. 0:0
0:42 Jankowiak separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:55 No one is going to confuse Armstrong with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 0:0
0:59 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
1:07 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
1:12 Armstrong misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
1:18 Neither fighter is throwing enough punches in this round. 0:0
1:21 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
1:25 Armstrong is forced into his opponents corner... 0:0
1:29 Dingaan Thobela clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:0
1:34 Jankowiak has to separate the two... 0:0
1:46 Armstrong lands a devastating hook! 4:0
1:46 That shot has Thobela hurt! 4:0
1:55 Armstrong has Thobela trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:0
2:00 That cross from Armstrong has some power behind it! 9:0
2:00 Thobela looks stunned! 9:0
2:04 Thobela eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 9:0
2:11 Henry Armstrong brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 9:0
2:16 Armstrong leans on the ropes and motions for Thobela to come in. 9:0
2:25 Armstrong retreats into a neutral corner. 9:0
2:29 The fighters are tied up. Thobela tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 9:0
2:40 Referee Jankowiak steps in to break it up. 9:0
2:49 Thobela lets a quick hook go, catching Armstrong moving in. 9:2
2:58 Armstrong is keeping away from the ropes. 9:2
3:00 Armstrong is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 9:2
3:00 He seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:2
3:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 11:1

Fight Result

Let's go to Ed Darien for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Omar Minton, Mexico scores the fight 96 to 94

Claude Paquette, Canada scores it 98 to 92

Paul Herman, United States has it 97 to 93

The winner by unanimous decision is Henry Armstrong!


Score Cards

Omar Minton Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Dingaan Thobela 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 9 94

Claude Paquette Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 98
Dingaan Thobela 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 9 92

Paul Herman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 97
Dingaan Thobela 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 93

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 27 30 29 29 30 29 27 30 30 30 291
Dingaan Thobela 30 27 28 28 27 28 30 30 24 27 279


Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Dingaan Thobela
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 4.60 2.30
Hooks / Round 5.80 2.50
Crosses / Round 5.10 4.00
Combinations / Round 5.80 3.10
Uppercuts / Round 5.60 3.70

Punches Landed / Round 26.90 15.60
Punches Missed / Round 72.40 33.70

Punching Accuracy 27.1% 31.6%

Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1


No cuts occured

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


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