LTW Season Week #9 fights 23-26

[Fist of Legend]

Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Henry Armstrong Freddie Welsh 3:2 Freddie Welsh SD 15 15
Support Bout Roberto Duran Juan Manuel Marquez 1:1 Roberto Duran TKO 12 15
Co-Feature Barney Ross Hector Camacho 3:2 Hector Camacho SD 15 15
Main Event Floyd Mayweather Jr Pernell Whitaker 3:2 Pernell Whitaker SD 15 15


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

[Fist of Legend]

Henry Armstrong vs Freddie Welsh

Fight info: Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 2014-12-9, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Luis Pabon, the bout will be scored by three judges: Derek Milham (Australia), Silvestre Abainza (Philippines) and Manuel Maritxalar (Spain), ring card girl is Jade Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Henry Armstrong - Record: 8-0-0 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Mosley - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Freddie Welsh - Record: 5-1-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Danny Milano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:14 Henry Armstrong fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:16 Welsh throws the hook and connects. 0:2
0:27 Welsh moves into the upper corner. 0:2
0:27 Armstrong throws a punch and lands. Welsh scores with a counter. Looks like Armstrong was a little more effective. 3:4
0:44 Armstrong is off target with that cross. 3:4
0:46 Welsh finds a home for his jab, keeping Armstrong at bay. 3:6
1:03 Welsh is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 6:8
1:17 Pabon yells at the fighters to separate but Henry Armstrong and Welsh are a tangle of arms. 6:8
1:29 Pabon has to break the clinch. 6:8
1:33 Welsh takes a hard jab to the face from Armstrong 9:8
1:43 Armstrong doesn't have to look for Welsh this round as He is right there in front of him. 9:8
1:51 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 9:8
2:00 Welsh backs into a neutral corner. 9:8
2:04 Armstrong can't score with short uppercut inside. Welsh got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:8
2:06 The fighters are at close quarters now as Welsh lands a hook downstairs. 9:10
2:20 Armstrong misses with that punch. 9:10
2:22 Welsh scores to the body with a jab 9:12
2:36 Armstrong lands a brutal cross! 13:12
2:36 That's the punch Armstrong hoped to land! Welsh looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 13:12
2:50 That uppercut from Armstrong has some power behind it! 17:12
2:50 Welsh suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 17:12
3:00 Armstrong retreats into a neutral corner. 17:12
3:00 Armstrong comes in low. Welsh puts a headlock on him. Pabon knocks Welsh's arm off Armstrong's head. 17:12
3:00 Referee Pabon separates the two... 17:12
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. 17:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Brooks was really animated in Welsh's corner and Freddie Welsh was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Welsh flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:19 Welsh moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:24 Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
0:33 Armstrong retreats into the near right corner. 0:2
0:38 Armstrong tries to muscle inside but Welsh clinches him. 0:2
0:42 * The referee is cautioning Welsh 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 Pabon isn't going to let it happen. 0:2
1:01 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 0:2
1:27 Welsh gets off a jab to the solar plexus 0:4
1:39 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 2:6
1:53 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:6
1:57 Pabon moves in to break the clinch. 2:6
2:02 Welsh steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:6
2:11 Armstrong charges Welsh trying to get inside 2:6
2:17 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 2:6
2:20 Armstrong traps Freddie Welsh in the corner! 2:6
2:25 Armstrong is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 2:6
2:37 Welsh is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 2:6
2:46 Welsh pushes Armstrong away. 2:6
2:55 Welsh usues his legs to avoid Armstrong's punches. 2:6
3:00 Welsh attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 2:6
3:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 3:6

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Armstrong ties up Welsh. 0:0
0:17 Armstrong uses his shoulder to force Welsh out of the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Armstrong's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:23 Some nice infighting ends with Armstrong getting an uppercut in. 2:0
0:32 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Armstrong. 5:0
0:41 Welsh slides into the corner... 5:0
0:46 Armstrong connects with a devastating hook to the head, he hits like a Mule! 9:0
0:46 How is Welsh standing after that? 9:0
1:00 Armstrong telegraphed that shot and Welsh ducks under it easily. 9:0
1:07 Welsh retreats to his own corner... 9:0
1:11 Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:0
1:11 That series of punches rocked Welsh and he looks to be in trouble. 13:0
1:27 Armstrong and Welsh are in a clinch, Pabon hollers at them to break and start fighting. 13:0
1:32 * The referee is cautioning Armstrong about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 13:0
1:45 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 13:0
1:53 Henry Armstrong has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Welsh. 13:0
2:04 The Referee breaks it up... 13:0
2:09 Welsh with a right to the body 13:2
2:23 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 13:2
2:32 Pabon separates the two fighters. 13:2
2:37 Welsh's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 13:2
2:44 Armstrong really buried that punch into Freddie Welsh's ribs. 17:2
2:44 Welsh was shaken by those blows! 17:2
2:49 A mouse has formed under Welsh's left eye. 17:2
2:56 Armstrong has Welsh cornered! 17:2
3:00 Armstrong lands a crushing hook! 21:2
3:00 Welsh is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 21:2
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Armstrong's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 21:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Armstrong's jab connects to Welsh's head 2:0
0:29 Armstrong fires a left hand that Welsh takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
0:36 Welsh has Henry Armstrong trapped! 2:0
0:40 Armstrong takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 2:4
0:40 Armstrong was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 2:4
1:04 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Welsh covers up nicely. 2:4
1:11 Welsh steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:4
1:20 Welsh is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:4
1:22 Armstrong slips in a jab to the body 4:4
1:39 Welsh is doing a great job keeping his distance. 4:4
1:43 Welsh scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Armstrong. 4:6
2:05 Armstrong scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:6
2:05 Welsh appears shaken by those punches! 8:6
2:09 The swelling under Welsh's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 8:6
2:19 Welsh throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:6
2:26 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 8:6
2:30 Welsh gets his head on the chest of Armstrong as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 8:8
2:50 Welsh moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:10
3:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack Mosley's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Armstrong works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:0
0:25 Armstrong backs into the far left corner. 2:0
0:30 Pabon warns Freddie Welsh for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:0
0:34 Referee Pabon steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:44 Welsh holds his arms up in disgust as Armstrong holds him around his waist. 2:0
0:48 Pabon steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
0:57 A big uppercut from Henry Armstrong lands with serious impact! 6:0
0:57 Freddie Welsh is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 6:0
1:02 That swelling under the left eye of Welsh is definitely getting worse. 6:0
1:11 That was a violent straight right by Henry Armstrong! 10:0
1:11 Welsh is clutching his side! 10:0
1:29 Henry Armstrong is trying to free his gloves from under Welsh's gloves. 10:0
1:33 Pabon separates the two... 10:0
1:37 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 10:0
1:40 Welsh slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
1:44 Armstrong is holding... 10:0
1:49 Armstrong finally lets go of Welsh. 10:0
1:53 Welsh's corner is livid as they want him to get off the ropes. 10:0
1:57 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this round, definitely not what the fans had hoped for. 10:0
2:01 Welsh gets inside and fires a hook to Armstrong's body. 10:2
2:10 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 10:2
2:10 Welsh bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 10:4
2:23 Welsh pins Armstrong in the corner! 10:4
2:27 Welsh is giving Armstrong a lot of side-to-side movement. 10:4
2:40 Welsh clinches... Armstrong gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 10:4
2:49 Pabon moves them apart. 10:4
2:54 Both fighters move to ring center. 10:4
2:58 Armstrong misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:4
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 10:3

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Welsh's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Welsh's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Armstrong has Welsh blocked in! 0:0
0:14 Welsh picks off the jab by Armstrong. 0:0
0:17 Welsh winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 0:2
0:26 Jack Mosley was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:27 Armstrong eats a jab from Welsh 0:4
0:40 Welsh scores with a quick hook to the head of Armstrong after Armstrong missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:6
0:54 Welsh smothers Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 0:6
0:56 Welsh sneaks home the right cross. 0:8
1:10 Welsh picks off the jab thrown by Armstrong. 0:8
1:12 Freddie Welsh continues to pop the jab 0:10
1:21 Armstrong has Welsh pinned! 0:10
1:26 Armstrong can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:10
1:33 Armstrong takes a hard combination from Welsh 0:14
1:33 Several solid punches score and Armstrong is rattled! 0:14
1:46 Welsh is protecting the body nicely as Armstrong fails to score inside. 0:14
1:54 Welsh has Armstrong trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:14
1:58 Welsh clamps Armstrong's arms to his side and holds on until Pabon breaks the hold. 0:14
2:03 Pabon has to break them apart. 0:14
2:12 Armstrong moves to the center of the Ring taunting Welsh with his hands by his sides. 0:14
2:28 Welsh lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Armstrong. 0:14
2:35 Welsh has Armstrong trapped! 0:14
2:35 Welsh tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:16
2:45 Welsh backs into his own corner... 0:16
2:50 Armstrong fires a shot, but it glances off Welsh's shoulder. 0:16
2:52 Welsh launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Armstrong's jaw. Welsh is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 0:18
3:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:18
3:00 The Referee has to get between Henry Armstrong and Welsh as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 2:17

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong is forced into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:12 Welsh misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:23 Armstrong lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:27 The swelling around Welsh's left eye is worsening. 2:0
0:37 Welsh wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Armstrong's defense. 2:0
0:43 Welsh just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:0
0:43 At least two of those shots really hurt Welsh! 6:0
0:53 Welsh hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Armstrong. 6:2
1:12 Armstrong misses with that jab. 6:2
1:22 Not a lot on that hook to Armstrong's side, but it scored. 6:4
1:37 Not much steam behind Welsh's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:6
1:50 Armstrong buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Welsh 9:6
2:08 A brutal combination from Armstrong connects to the solar plexus! 13:6
2:08 Welsh in on unsteady legs after those punches. 13:6
2:12 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Welsh. 13:6
2:21 Welsh darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 13:6
2:29 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 13:6
2:35 Welsh throws the cross and scores to the head of Armstrong. 13:8
2:52 The quickness and footwork of Welsh is definitely keeping Armstrong off balance. 13:8
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Pabon to step in and break it up. 13:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Freddie Welsh was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Welsh is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Welsh still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:12 Welsh was shaken by that blow! 4:0
0:16 Welsh's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 4:0
0:29 There's a hard shot off the top of Welsh's head! 8:0
0:29 Freddie Welsh was stunned by that blow! 8:0
0:47 Armstrong approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Welsh any room to breathe. 8:0
0:52 Armstrong moves into the right corner. 8:0
0:56 Armstrong uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Welsh tries vainly to score. 8:0
1:03 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:0
1:12 Armstrong misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:0
1:30 Armstrong lands a solid uppercut! 12:0
1:30 That shot has Welsh hurt! 12:0
1:46 Armstrong pins Welsh's arms. Now they move apart. 12:0
1:51 Pabon breaks them up... 12:0
1:55 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 12:0
2:04 Welsh fires and misses. 12:0
2:14 Welsh's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 12:0
2:17 Freddie Welsh retreats to his opponents corner... 12:0
2:21 Armstrong tries to drop the right hand over the top but Welsh ducks under it. 12:0
2:23 Welsh lands a hook to the ribs. 12:2
2:48 Welsh throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Armstrong but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 12:2
2:57 Welsh snakes the jab through Armstrong's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 12:4
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 8. 12:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Welsh'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
0:13 Armstrong swings...and misses. 0:0
0:15 some nifty bodywork Welsh as he scores with several shots from the inside. 0:2
0:24 Tommy Brooks seemed to pump up Welsh between rounds. 0:2
0:30 Welsh traps Henry Armstrong's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Pabon breaks it up. 0:2
0:48 Now they break clean. 0:2
0:57 Welsh has Armstrong cornered! 0:2
0:57 A quick jab to the body scores for Welsh 0:4
1:13 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
1:17 That hook from Welsh just missed. 0:4
1:28 Welsh pins Armstrong in the corner! 0:4
1:28 Welsh lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:6
1:40 Welsh doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:8
1:53 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:8
1:58 The fighters are tied up. Welsh tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:8
2:10 Pabon pries them apart. 0:8
2:14 Welsh feints, looking for an opening. 0:8
2:18 Armstrong lands a stinging jab. 2:8
2:27 Armstrong has Welsh trapped! 2:8
2:31 Armstrong lands a wicked combination! 7:8
2:31 Welsh's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 7:8
2:44 Welsh is really focused in this round. 7:8
2:51 Armstrong clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 7:8
2:56 Welsh pushes Armstrong away. 7:8
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 7:7

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Welsh'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
0:09 Armstrong goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:14 Welsh seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:0
0:23 Welsh misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
0:25 Armstrong fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 5:0
0:39 Welsh will tie a guy up if he has to. 5:0
0:48 Pabon separates the two... 5:0
1:00 Welsh slips out of a corner, as Armstrong attempts to trap him. 5:0
1:08 Welsh has Armstrong trapped in the far neutral corner... 5:0
1:08 Welsh lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Armstrong's midsection. 5:2
1:22 Welsh traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms, forcing Pabon to break them up. 5:2
1:27 Pabon is shouting at Freddie Welsh to break! 5:2
1:41 The action is back in the center of the ring. 5:2
1:45 Armstrong works his way in and leans on Welsh. 5:2
1:49 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 5:2
1:57 Welsh throws a flurry of punches but Armstrong either blocks or slips them. 5:2
2:11 Welsh wraps up Armstrong. 5:2
2:22 Pabon separates them. 5:2
2:26 Welsh moves in and scores with a quick jab. 5:4
2:45 Armstrong fires a volley of punches but Welsh was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:4
2:52 Armstrong takes a heavy hook downstairs. 5:8
2:52 Armstrong is hurt! 5:8
3:00 Armstrong retreats into the far left corner. 5:8
3:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:8
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. 6:8

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Jack Mosley not only gave Armstrong encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Welsh. Now it's up to Armstrong to implement it. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Welsh'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
0:13 Henry Armstrong grabs Welsh's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Pabon has to force Armstrong to let go. 0:0
0:18 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:27 Apparently Armstrong feels it's a good strategy to hug Welsh and force Pabon to come separate them. 0:0
0:31 Armstrong shoves Welsh away. 0:0
0:36 Welsh steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:44 Armstrong grabs and holds Freddie Welsh... 0:0
0:54 Welsh tries to get free... Here comes Pabon to break them up... 0:0
1:04 Armstrong just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
1:04 Welsh was staggered by those punches! 4:0
1:08 Welsh's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:0
1:16 Welsh lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 4:2
1:25 Welsh backs into the near corner. 4:2
1:30 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Pabon is going to have to sort this out. 4:2
1:34 Armstrong and Welsh each take a step back. 4:2
1:39 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 4:2
1:47 Armstrong grabs Welsh again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:2
1:56 Welsh works his way free! 4:2
2:04 Armstrong is trapped in Welsh's corner... 4:2
2:08 Considering the clinch Welsh has on Armstrong it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Armstrong pushes him away. 4:2
2:13 Pabon has to separate the two... 4:2
2:22 Pabon tries to separate the boxers but Armstrong has a vice-like grip on Welsh. 4:2
2:31 Referee Pabon has to separate the two... 4:2
2:35 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 4:2
2:38 Welsh glances a hook off Henry Armstrong's side. 4:4
2:47 Armstrong gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 4:4
2:52 Armstrong wraps his arms around Welsh. 4:4
3:00 Pabon has to break them apart. 4:4
3:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:4
3:00 Pabon motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 11. 4:3

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pabon motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong got some great advice from Jack Mosley between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Welsh is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:21 Pabon has to break them apart. 0:0
0:29 Armstrong is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:33 Welsh isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Armstrong fits. 0:0
0:38 Welsh is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:52 Armstrong has his arms wrapped around Freddie Welsh... Now they separate. 0:2
1:02 Referee Pabon has to separate the two... 0:2
1:10 Freddie Welsh is keeping away from the ropes. 0:2
1:15 Armstrong does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Freddie Welsh's punches in close. 0:2
1:17 Armstrong catches Welsh with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:2
1:31 Freddie Welsh is holding on to Henry Armstrong. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:2
1:36 Pabon moves them apart. 2:2
1:45 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 2:2
1:53 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 2:2
2:00 Armstrong has Welsh trapped! 2:2
2:04 Armstrong just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:2
2:04 Welsh is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:2
2:09 Welsh's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 12. 6:2
2:21 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 6:2
2:29 Welsh rips a hook to the body. 6:4
2:38 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Welsh blasts home a hook. 6:6
2:52 Welsh is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Armstrong. 6:6
3:00 Pabon moves in to break the clinch. 6:6
3:00 Not much to hang your hat on in that one, good luck to the judges as they try to turn in a score. 6:5

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks to be in fair shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Jack Mosley said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Armstrong has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 0:0
0:05 Welsh'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
0:10 Armstrong whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:25 Armstrong is challenging Welsh to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:34 Pabon has to break them apart. 0:0
0:41 Welsh slides into the corner... 0:0
0:45 Armstrong just misses with a huge shot as Freddie Welsh chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:59 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
1:07 Freddie Welsh lands a rapier like jab to the head of Armstrong 0:2
1:22 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:2
1:26 Welsh is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:2
1:43 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Welsh! 0:2
1:54 Armstrong's not even close with the jab. 0:2
1:56 Armstrong tries a hook but Welsh blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:4
2:10 Welsh is either lucky or has radar. Armstrong's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
2:12 Those were mostly arm punches from Welsh but several got through. 0:6
2:26 Armstrong fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:6
2:28 Freddie Welsh feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:8
2:46 Armstrong's misses as Welsh backpedals away. 0:8
2:57 Armstrong tastes Welsh's jab 0:10
3:00 Armstrong appears to have this fight under control. 0:10
3:00 And that ends Round number 13. 1:10

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Welsh is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Jack Mosley knows Armstrong lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters are flailing away but Armstrong is definitely landing the better punches. 3:2
0:14 Look for Armstrong to start to target Freddie Welsh's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 3:2
0:19 Welsh throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 3:4
0:34 Welsh's jab is fast and accurate. 3:6
0:53 Armstrong has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 7:6
0:53 Welsh was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:6
1:03 Welsh lands a jab to Armstrong's midsection 7:8
1:17 Armstrong charges in but Welsh avoids the rush. 7:8
1:25 Welsh bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 7:10
1:34 Armstrong is trapped in the corner... 7:10
1:34 Welsh lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Armstrong on the end of that punch. 7:12
1:46 Armstrong is doing great work inside as he jars Welsh with an uppercut. 10:12
1:51 There appears to be increased swelling under Welsh's left eye. 10:12
1:58 Welsh backs into the near corner. 10:12
2:03 Welsh does a great job of moving as Armstrong tries to work inside. 10:12
2:09 We have seen plenty of action in this round 10:12
2:15 Welsh traps Armstrong in the corner! 10:12
2:15 Welsh fires a jab to the body 10:14
2:27 Welsh lands a two punch combination to the body 10:16
2:32 Armstrong needs to catch his second wind... 10:16
2:32 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Armstrong. 10:16
2:41 Welsh misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:16
2:43 Armstrong goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 13:16
3:00 Armstrong works free! The fighters move to ring center. 13:16
3:00 Armstrong seems to have done enough to win this fight. 13:16
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. 14:17

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Welsh is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Welsh still has distension. 0:0
0:10 Welsh is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:14 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Welsh. 0:0
0:17 Welsh fires a light jab to the stomach 0:2
0:25 Welsh received a pep talk from Tommy Brooks before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:30 Armstrong lands a paralyzing uppercut! 4:2
0:30 Welsh is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:2
0:35 The swelling is increasing around Welsh's left. 4:2
0:44 Armstrong 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. 4:2
0:50 Henry Armstrong retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:54 Freddie Welsh circles around the ring. 4:2
1:02 Armstrong lands a nice cross but Welsh turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:2
1:18 Armstrong pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:2
1:23 Welsh retreats into the near right corner. 6:2
1:28 That hook by Armstrong jarred Welsh! 10:2
1:28 Welsh looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:2
1:32 Welsh's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 10:2
1:45 Armstrong grabs Welsh. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:2
1:54 Armstrong shoves Welsh away. 10:2
2:03 Welsh takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 15:2
2:03 Welsh takes a vicious series of punches from Armstrong and he is hurt! 15:2
2:17 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Welsh blocks it. 15:2
2:28 That combination from Armstrong lands with some authority! 20:2
2:28 Welsh gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 20:2
2:42 Armstrong lands a hard hook! 25:2
2:42 Welsh is reeling.. 25:2
2:51 Armstrong unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 27:2
3:00 Armstrong is just missing by a hair with his punches. 27:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending the 15th and final round of this fight. 29:3

Fight Result

And here with the call is Lupe Contreras

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

Derek Milham, Australia scores the bout 143 to 142 for Henry Armstrong

Silvestre Abainza, Philippines scores the bout 144 to 142 for Freddie Welsh

Manuel Maritxalar, Spain scores the bout 143 to 142 for ...

...Freddie Welsh

Your winner and new IBF champion by split decision is Freddie Welsh!


Score Cards

Derek Milham Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 143
Freddie Welsh 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 142

Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 142
Freddie Welsh 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 144

Manuel Maritxalar Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 142
Freddie Welsh 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 8 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 29 27 30 28 29 27 29 30 30 27 29 28 27 27 30 427
Freddie Welsh 28 30 27 30 28 30 28 27 29 30 28 29 30 30 25 429


Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Freddie Welsh
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 3.60 11.33
Hooks / Round 3.53 5.93
Crosses / Round 4.20 3.47
Combinations / Round 3.93 4.07
Uppercuts / Round 3.07 3.47

Punches Landed / Round 18.33 28.27
Punches Missed / Round 68.40 31.80

Punching Accuracy 21.1% 47.1%

Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 6 / 1 5 / 5


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

[Fist of Legend]

Roberto Duran vs Juan Manuel Marquez

Fight info: Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 2014-12-9, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Sergio Silvi (Italy), Moo-Hong Moon (South Korea) and Albert Bennett (United States), ring card girl is Jean Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 8-0-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Juan Manuel Marquez - Record: 6-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:08 Juan Manuel Marquez delivers a solid cross to the body of Duran. 0:3
0:24 Marquez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Duran. 0:3
0:27 Duran scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:3
0:46 Marquez backs into a neutral corner. 2:3
0:55 Duran has promised a good showing tonight. 2:3
1:03 Marquez has freed himself from Duran. They move quickly to ring center. 2:3
1:13 Marquez attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 2:3
1:19 Duran lands a solid cross! 6:3
1:19 Marquez looks stunned! 6:3
1:37 Duran lands a devastating hook! 10:3
1:37 Marquez is hurt! 10:3
1:46 Marquez is really working that hook to the body of Duran. 10:6
2:00 Marquez slides along the far ropes. 10:6
2:08 Duran's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 10:6
2:20 Duran scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 14:6
2:20 Marquez is suddenly in trouble! 14:6
2:43 Marquez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 14:6
2:50 That hook from Duran snapped Marquez's head back violently! 18:6
2:50 Marquez appears shaken by that punch! 18:6
3:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Marquez rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 18:6
3:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 18:8

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Ted Bentham was really animated in Duran's corner and Duran was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:09 Marquez retreats to his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Watch Duran move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Marquez off balance. 0:0
0:37 Roberto Duran fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:39 Marquez goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:55 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:58 Marquez rips a hook to the body. 0:4
1:07 Marquez lands a jab to the midsection 0:6
1:19 Duran lands a combination. Marquez drops his guard and Duran whacks him again! 3:6
1:33 Duran is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Marquez to chase him. 3:6
1:42 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:6
1:45 Marquez lands a two punch combination to the body 3:8
1:59 Duran just misses with a huge shot as Marquez chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:8
2:01 Marquez lands a jab to Duran's midsection 3:10
2:18 Duran misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 3:10
2:21 Marquez digs a short hook to ribs of Duran. 3:12
2:30 Roberto Duran said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 3:12
2:37 Duran fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:12
2:39 Marquez splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 3:14
2:50 Duran connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 5:14
3:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:14

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jean Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Duran and Juan Manuel Marquez exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Duran get in the most telling blows. 3:2
0:20 Roberto Duran moves into the right corner. 3:2
0:20 Marquez drills Duran with a left and right and another left. 3:4
0:29 Ted Bentham knows Duran lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 3:4
0:30 Both fighters miss, now Duran follows up with a solid hook to the body of Marquez! 6:4
0:40 Juan Manuel Marquez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:4
0:40 Marquez scores with an excellent cross. 6:7
0:53 Marquez is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:7
1:00 A big combination from Duran lands with serious impact! 11:7
1:00 It looks like Juan Manuel Marquez is hurt after taking those shots! 11:7
1:24 Duran does a great job of moving as Juan Manuel Marquez tries to work inside. 11:7
1:39 Duran traps Marquez's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Drakulich breaks it up. 11:7
1:51 Drakulich moves in to break the clinch. 11:7
2:00 Marquez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Roberto Duran. 11:7
2:03 Duran feints to the head before burying the hook in Marquez's side. 14:7
2:15 Duran is really focused in this round. 14:7
2:23 Marquez has his arms wrapped around Duran... Now they separate. 14:7
2:33 Roberto Duran works his way free! 14:7
2:38 Marquez traps Duran in the corner! 14:7
2:38 Marquez's cross finds a home on Duran's jaw. 14:9
2:55 Duran lands a strong uppercut! 18:9
2:55 That punch really rocked Marquez! 18:9
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 17:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Parks felt Marquez lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:08 Marquez pins Roberto Duran in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:19 Marquez works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 0:2
0:33 Duran grabs Marquez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
0:37 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
0:45 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:2
0:53 Duran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Marquez's defense. 0:2
1:00 Duran feints, looking for an opening. 0:2
1:03 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:2
1:23 A solid combination downstairs by Marquez. 0:5
1:37 Duran throws a crushing right to Juan Manuel Marquez's jaw! 5:5
1:37 Marquez was shaken by that blow! 5:5
1:47 Marquez has Roberto Duran cornered! 5:5
1:51 Marquez looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 5:5
1:53 That flurry by Duran scored cleanly as Marquez looks to clinch. 8:5
2:10 Duran misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:5
2:16 Marquez connects with a nasty uppercut! 8:9
2:16 Roberto Duran's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 8:9
2:30 That uppercut from Duran lands with some authority! 12:9
2:30 And Marquez's in big trouble now! 12:9
2:44 Marquez doesn't connect with the jab. 12:9
2:51 Marquez is backed into his opponents corner... 12:9
2:56 Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marquez. 12:9
2:58 Marquez's jab connects to Duran's head 12:11
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marquez looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:09 Duran scores with quick series of shots to the body of Marquez. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:17 Ted Bentham not only gave Duran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Marquez. Now it's up to Duran to implement it. 2:0
0:23 Marquez misses with that punch. 2:0
0:30 Duran lands a crushing cross! 6:0
0:30 Marquez is clutching his side! 6:0
0:39 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 6:0
0:43 Roberto Duran's jab is fast and accurate. 8:0
0:59 Duran lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 12:0
0:59 Juan Manuel Marquez staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 12:0
1:09 Duran retreats to his opponents corner... 12:0
1:09 Marquez connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 12:3
1:19 Duran takes a combination from Marquez. 12:5
1:39 Marquez is clinching... Duran is trying to free his gloves... They are under Marquez's arms... 12:5
1:51 Marquez finally lets go of Duran. 12:5
2:05 Marquez telegraphed that shot and Duran ducks under it easily. 12:5
2:11 Duran connects with a solid uppercut! 16:5
2:11 Marquez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 16:5
2:29 Marquez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 16:5
2:43 Marquez fires a left hand that Duran takes high on the shoulder. 16:5
2:55 Marquez goes downstairs with a right cross. 16:7
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 16:7

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Duran and Marquez leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Marquez connects with a left-right combo. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:17 Duran's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:23 Drakulich yells at the fighters to separate but Duran and Juan Manuel Marquez are a tangle of arms. 0:2
0:32 Now they break clean. 0:2
0:37 Duran lands a nicely timed hook to Marquez's jaw from the outside. 3:2
0:52 Duran is really focused in this round. 3:2
1:02 * Drakulich is giving Marquez a warning for rabbit punching. 3:4
1:29 Marquez isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Duran fits. 3:4
1:34 Marquez has Duran pinned! 3:4
1:38 Marquez fires a shot, but it glances off Duran's shoulder. 3:4
1:52 Marquez's misses as Roberto Duran backpedals away. 3:4
1:54 * Drakulich is telling Duran to quit leading with his head. 5:4
2:15 Marquez bangs a right cross off the face of Duran. 5:6
2:24 Marquez has Duran trapped in the left neutral corner... 5:6
2:29 Marquez is doing a great job keeping his distance. 5:6
2:41 Marquez clinches... Roberto Duran gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:6
2:45 Drakulich pries them apart. 5:6
2:56 A nice three punch salvo from Duran finds the mark. 8:6
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 7:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:05 Duran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Bentham's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Duran backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:10 Marquez lands a devastating hook! 0:5
0:10 Duran is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:5
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:5
0:27 Roberto Duran frees himself from Marquez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:5
0:38 Marquez whiffs with the uppercut. 0:5
0:45 Marquez moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:7
1:03 Duran traps Juan Manuel Marquez's gloves under his arms, forcing Drakulich to break them up. 0:7
1:12 Duran and Marquez each take a step back. 0:7
1:26 Marquez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:7
1:29 Duran follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 3:7
1:41 Marquez is really focused in this round. 3:7
1:46 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 3:7
1:46 Marquez rips a hook to the head. 3:9
1:55 Marquez pins Duran in the corner! 3:9
1:59 Marquez bounces off the ropes, challenging Duran to come get him. 3:9
2:11 Marquez circles around the ring. 3:9
2:15 Marquez is really focused in this round. 3:9
2:19 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 3:9
2:23 Marquez is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 3:9
2:31 Duran continues to pop the jab 5:9
2:31 * And now it appears as if Marquez has been cut the last punch that landed. 6:9
2:31 A cut has opened up and it looks like it's located on the inside of Marquez's left eyebrow. 6:9
2:41 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:9
2:41 Marquez scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 6:11
2:50 Duran slides into his own corner... 6:11
2:50 Marquez drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Duran. 6:14
3:00 Duran moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 6:16

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Duran was hearing it from Ted Bentham between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:0
0:06 As round 8 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Marquez; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut inside the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:11 Duran pins Marquez's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:20 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 0:0
0:20 There appears to be some minor swelling under Marquez's left eye. 0:0
0:28 Marquez slides into the corner... 0:0
0:28 Duran plants a vicious hook under Marquez's rib cage. 3:0
0:42 Duran lands a brutal hook! 7:0
0:42 Marquez is badly hurt! 7:0
0:56 Duran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:0
1:00 Duran is really focused in this round. 7:0
1:03 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 7:0
1:03 There's the uppercut from Marquez. That opening has been there all fight for him. 7:2
1:12 Roberto Duran retreats into the far corner. 7:2
1:12 Marquez gets the cross in, making Roberto Duran blink. 7:5
1:26 Duran cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marquez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:5
1:38 Duran moves to the center of the Ring taunting Marquez with his hands by his sides. 7:5
1:43 Marquez throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Duran's jaw. 7:7
1:57 Duran clamps Marquez's arms to his side and holds on until Drakulich breaks the hold. 7:7
2:01 Drakulich separates the two fighters. 7:7
2:06 Marquez slides into a neutral corner... 7:7
2:11 Duran just comes up short with the jab. 7:7
2:21 Roberto Duran has Marquez trapped! 7:7
2:25 Marquez usues his legs to avoid Roberto Duran's punches. 7:7
2:40 You would think Duran had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Marquez looked trying to score there! 7:7
2:42 Duran feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 9:7
2:42 Looks like that shot has widened Marquez's cut because the flow of blood seems to be increasing. 9:7
2:42 Marquez's corner is going to have to pay close attention to the cut on the inside of his left eyebrow because the bleeding is worsening as the cut becomes more pronounced. 9:7
2:58 Duran rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Marquez. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 12:7
3:00 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Marquez. 12:7
3:00 It looks like Duran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:7
3:00 Marquez shows Duran his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 13:7

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Roberto Duran looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Juan Manuel Marquez received a pep talk from Tommy Parks before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Well, Marquez's corner did what they could with his cut inside the left eyebrow but there is still some blood visible so the bleeding wasn't completely stopped. 0:0
0:07 Roberto Duran has Marquez blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Duran is holding on to Marquez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:20 Drakulich separates them. 0:0
0:38 Marquez ties up Duran... 0:0
0:49 Marquez pushes Duran away. 0:0
0:53 Duran and Marquez are leaning on one another, and referee Drakulich pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 0:0
1:01 Marquez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Duran back on his heels! 0:4
1:01 Duran is staggered... 0:4
1:15 Duran's not even close with the jab. 0:4
1:21 Marquez is really focused in this round. 0:4
1:28 Marquez moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
1:33 Duran wraps his arms around Juan Manuel Marquez. 0:4
1:37 Duran uses his shoulder to force Marquez out of the clinch. 0:4
1:53 Duran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Marquez ducks under it. 0:4
1:59 Marquez looks to his corner. 0:4
2:07 Duran misses wildly with the hook. 0:4
2:09 Marquez shoots the jab into the chest of Duran. 0:6
2:19 Marquez slides into a neutral corner... 0:6
2:24 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Marquez with a sharp combination! 4:6
2:24 Several solid punches score and Marquez is rattled! 4:6
2:33 Marquez slides into the corner... 4:6
2:37 Duran looks for a breather; he grabs Marquez and holds on. Marquez pushes Duran off and looks for an opening. 4:6
2:42 * Duran is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Drakulich has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:6
2:56 Marquez moves into the left corner. 4:6
3:00 Drakulich warns Roberto Duran for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:6
3:00 Drakulich has to break the clinch. 4:6
3:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 4:5

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Marquez's cutman worked on Juan Manuel Marquez's wounds between rounds; however, all of the bleeding wasn't stopped, as evident by the blood still flowing down Juan Manuel Marquez's face from inside the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:08 Marquez backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are tangled up inside. Duran has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:17 Marquez has Duran cornered! 2:0
0:17 Not much steam behind Marquez's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
0:26 Marquez gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 2:4
0:36 The action is back in the center of the ring. 2:4
0:36 Duran scores with a glancing cross. 4:4
0:50 Duran is clinching. Drakulich better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:4
0:54 Referee Drakulich separates the two... 4:4
1:04 The quickness and footwork of Marquez is definitely keeping Duran off balance. 4:4
1:20 Duran voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:4
1:29 Duran lands a paralyzing combination! 8:4
1:29 Marquez is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 8:4
1:33 Marquez is starting to fatigue... 8:4
1:39 Marquez is blocked in his opponents corner... 8:4
1:43 Duran wraps up Marquez... Neither fighter will break... 8:4
1:48 * The referee cautions Duran about leaning on Marquez's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 8:4
2:01 We have a lull in the action. 8:4
2:08 Marquez fires and misses. 8:4
2:15 The fighters are taking an extended breather. 8:4
2:20 Duran pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 10:4
2:25 That swelling under the left eye of Juan Manuel Marquez is definitely getting worse. 10:4
2:29 Marquez is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 10:4
2:38 Duran misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:4
2:47 Duran slips in a quick cross. 12:4
3:00 Duran has Marquez blocked in! 12:4
3:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 12:4
3:00 Drakulich separates the two... 12:4
3:00 The Referee has to get between Duran and Marquez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 11:6

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Duran's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Ted Bentham seemed to pump up Duran between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Marquez's corner gave his cut inside the left eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:06 Marquez'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
0:07 Roberto Duran is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:11 Marquez is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Duran. 0:0
0:31 Marquez is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:40 Marquez leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:42 Duran scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 3:0
0:46 Juan Manuel Marquez's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 11. 3:0
1:02 Duran just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:0
1:02 Marquez is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:0
1:07 Marquez looks exhausted but Roberto Duran still looks like he is fresh. 8:0
1:12 Duran slides into the corner... 8:0
1:17 Marquez lands a smashing hook! 8:4
1:17 Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:4
1:25 Marquez is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 8:4
1:37 Juan Manuel Marquez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:4
1:39 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Duran. 11:4
1:43 Marquez's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:4
1:51 Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 13:4
1:51 That punch has reopened a cut on Marquez as once again you can see blood on the face of Marquez. 13:4
1:51 The cut on the inside of Marquez's left eyebrow has been reopened and the blood is, once again, trickling down his face. 13:4
1:51 * Marquez's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Drakulich motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 13:4
1:51 * Well, after talking a long look at Marquez's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 11. 13:4
2:05 Marquez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 13:4
2:16 Marquez misses wildly with the Hook. 13:4
2:28 Duran takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 13:8
2:28 Marquez sent Duran reeling with that punch! 13:8
2:41 Marquez is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 13:8
2:50 Duran is really focused in this round. 13:8
2:54 A quick hook to the body by Duran 15:8
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 15:10

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marquez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Parks was extremely upbeat during the break with Marquez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 The cut inside the left eyebrow suffered by Juan Manuel Marquez has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Marquez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Marquez still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Duran has Marquez blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Duran just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:18 Duran has Juan Manuel Marquez pinned! 0:0
0:18 Duran rips a hard jab to Marquez's body 3:0
0:38 A flurry of light blows from Duran scores to the body. 5:0
0:52 Duran connects with an uppercut to the head of Marquez. 7:0
0:52 And now Marquez is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 7:0
0:52 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened gash on the inside of Marquez's left eyebrow. It's got to have some affect on him, if not physically then mentally. 7:0
0:52 * Juan Manuel Marquez seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Juan Manuel Marquez's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 7:0
0:56 * The Referee has stopped the fight and leads Marquez to the ringside doctor. The doctor is up on the apron and doing a thorough examination of Marquez's cut.* That's it! Referee Drakulich is waving it off. This fight is over! Duran wins by TKO due to the severity of Marquez's injuries! 7:0

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Jeff Connor is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The Referee has stopped the bout with 0:57 gone in Round 12. Your winner and still WBA champion is..

Roberto Duran!


Score Cards

Sergio Silvi Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 105
Juan Manuel Marquez 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 104

Moo-Hong Moon Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 106
Juan Manuel Marquez 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 103

Albert Bennett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 106
Juan Manuel Marquez 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 104

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 30 27 30 30 29 27 27 30 27 30 30 317
Juan Manuel Marquez 27 30 27 27 28 30 30 27 30 27 28 311


Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Juan Manuel Marquez
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 4.17 3.75
Hooks / Round 4.92 3.58
Crosses / Round 4.17 3.17
Combinations / Round 4.50 5.58
Uppercuts / Round 4.58 4.58

Punches Landed / Round 22.33 20.67
Punches Missed / Round 42.42 58.17

Punching Accuracy 34.5% 26.2%

Total Number of Fouls 3 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 3

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1

Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside left eyebrow 3 / 2 / 2

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2

Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 4 / 2
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 5 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 2 / 1 3 / 0


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

[Fist of Legend]

Barney Ross vs Hector Camacho

Fight info: Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 2014-12-9, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Sergey Krupenich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mike Ross (United States), C.J. Ross (United States) and Luis Rivera (United States), ring card girl is Ali Malta, the fighters will compete for the WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 3/Scorecard after 3, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Barney Ross - Record: 6-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gore - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: Hector Camacho - Record: 6-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Richie Giachetti - Cut Man: Joe Chavez

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:14 Ross moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:23 Camacho throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Ross. 2:3
0:40 Camacho tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:3
0:51 Ross cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Camacho had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:3
0:54 Hector Camacho gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Ross. 2:5
1:07 Barney Ross is motioning with his gloves for Camacho to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 2:5
1:10 Camacho is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:5
1:17 Camacho has his arms wrapped around Ross... Now they separate. 2:5
1:27 Krupenich moves them apart. 2:5
1:37 Hector Camacho is giving Barney Ross a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:5
1:54 Ross wraps up Camacho. 2:5
1:58 Now they break clean. 2:5
2:03 Neither fighter is setting up their punches very well up to this point in the round. 2:5
2:06 The action slows as Camacho and Ross measure each other up. 2:5
2:15 Camacho lands a wicked combination! 2:9
2:15 Ross is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 2:9
2:29 Camacho lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 2:9
2:31 Ross's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:9
2:45 Camacho just misses with a huge shot as Barney Ross chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:9
2:47 A lead right scores big for Ross. He stunned Hector Camacho with that one. 7:9
3:00 Camacho can't score with short uppercut inside. Ross got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:9
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 7:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Malta exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:09 Ross moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:09 Camacho rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:31 Ross just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:6
0:31 That shot has Ross hurt! 0:6
0:46 Camacho misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:6
0:58 Ross ties up Camacho. 0:6
1:03 Krupenich separates the two... 0:6
1:07 Ross looks to his corner. 0:6
1:19 Hector Camacho scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:8
1:39 Ross goes downstairs with a quick combination. 2:8
1:49 Ross slides into his own corner... 2:8
1:53 Camacho throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ross but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:8
2:00 Ross's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 2:8
2:08 Camacho holds his arms up in disgust as Ross holds him around his waist. 2:8
2:12 Referee Krupenich steps in to break it up. 2:8
2:17 We have a lull in the action. 2:8
2:21 Ross traps Camacho in the corner! 2:8
2:25 Ross looks to work the body, but Hector Camacho covers up nicely. 2:8
2:28 Camacho scores with a rapid fire combination. 2:10
2:39 Ross scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:10
2:56 Barney Ross continues to follow Camacho about the ring. 4:10
3:00 Camacho is trying to free his gloves from under Ross's gloves. 4:10
3:00 Krupenich separates them. 4:10
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 3:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Camacho retreats into the near corner. 0:0
0:13 Ross works his way in and leans on Camacho... 0:0
0:22 Referee Krupenich separates the two... 0:0
0:26 Richie Giachetti was really animated in Hector Camacho's corner and Camacho was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:31 Hector Camacho picks off the hook by Barney Ross. 0:0
0:39 Ross shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
0:53 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Barney Ross! 2:0
1:00 Camacho slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
1:05 That hook from Ross just missed. 2:0
1:12 Not much happening at the moment. 2:0
1:16 Ross has Camacho trapped! 2:0
1:20 Ross's not even close with the hook. 2:0
1:22 Camacho lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ross 2:2
1:31 Camacho slides into the corner... 2:2
1:31 Camacho eats a jab from Ross 4:2
1:55 Ross lets his hands go inside, but Camacho protects his body well. 4:2
2:09 Ross misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
2:16 Camacho shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ross flush! 4:6
2:16 Barney Ross is badly hurt! 4:6
2:29 Camacho is really focused in this round. 4:6
2:43 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ross digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Camacho. 6:6
3:00 Camacho misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:6
3:00 The action was nearly non-existant in that round and the crowd is non too happy about it. 6:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barney Ross looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Camacho has Ross blocked in! 0:0
0:10 Camacho wraps up Ross... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:15 Krupenich breaks them up... 0:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:24 Ross sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:39 Camacho lands a powerful hook right on the button! 2:4
0:39 Ross seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:4
0:52 Camacho is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:00 Camacho takes a heavy combination downstairs. 6:4
1:00 Those punches hurt Camacho and he looks to hang on. 6:4
1:10 Camacho bangs the uppercut home. 6:6
1:27 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:6
1:27 Camacho takes a cross to the head from Ross. 8:6
1:40 Camacho throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:6
1:47 Ross drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:6
1:47 Camacho was hurt by those blows! 13:6
1:57 Ross scores with a hook to the side of the head. 15:6
2:07 Hector Camacho retreats into a neutral corner. 15:6
2:11 Ross tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 15:6
2:20 Camacho backs into a neutral corner. 15:6
2:24 Ross moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Camacho. 15:6
2:33 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 15:6
2:46 Camacho misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 15:6
3:00 Camacho misses wildly with the Hook. 15:6
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 16:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross and Camacho square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:10 Ross throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:23 Ross backs into the near corner. 2:0
0:23 Hector Camacho finds a home for his jab, keeping Ross at bay. 2:2
0:40 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:2
0:44 Ross is trapped in his own corner... 2:2
0:44 Camacho's jab is fast and accurate. 2:4
1:13 Ross fires a lead right that Hector Camacho manages to avoid. 2:4
1:15 Camacho lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ross on the end of that punch. 2:6
1:27 Camacho lands a hook to the ribs. 2:8
1:39 Camacho is keeping away from the ropes. 2:8
1:44 Krupenich warns Camacho for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:8
1:53 Krupenich pries them apart. 2:8
2:02 Barney Ross fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:8
2:13 They are probing, looking for an opening. 2:8
2:16 Camacho lands a jab to Ross's midsection 2:10
2:33 Camacho tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:10
2:43 Ross steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:10
2:46 Camacho feints, looking for an opening. 2:10
2:56 Camacho does a great job of moving as Ross tries to work inside. 2:10
3:00 Barney Ross pins Camacho in the corner! 2:10
3:00 Krupenich motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 3:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Ross received a pep talk from Pete Brodsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Camacho wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ross's defense. 0:0
0:14 Ross lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
0:19 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:30 Hector Camacho unleashes a flurry and Ross fires back, a close exchange with Camacho coming out on top. 4:3
0:42 Ross catches Camacho with a short, powerful hook to the head as Camacho tried to move inside. That punch stopped Camacho in his tracks! 7:3
0:52 Camacho has Ross pinned! 7:3
0:57 A brutal uppercut from Camacho connects to the solar plexus! 7:7
0:57 Ross is hurt! 7:7
1:10 Barney Ross does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Camacho's punches in close. 7:7
1:13 Ross gets off a jab to the solar plexus 9:7
1:29 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 9:7
1:33 The action is back in the center of the ring. 9:7
1:37 Ross grabs and holds Camacho... 9:7
1:46 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 9:7
1:59 Camacho misses with that cross. 9:7
2:14 Thats a nice combination to the body by Barney Ross. 11:7
2:23 Camacho misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 11:9
2:44 Ross is either lucky or has radar. Camacho's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 11:9
2:56 Ross has Hector Camacho trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 11:9
3:00 Barney Ross plods forward. 11:9
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:11 Barney Ross has Camacho cornered! 0:0
0:11 Ross throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Camacho. 3:0
0:15 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:20 Ross gets in a short cross to the body. 5:0
0:29 Richie Giachetti was extremely upbeat during the break with Camacho providing some solid encouragement. 5:0
0:30 Not much steam behind Ross's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 7:0
0:46 Camacho whiffs with the uppercut. 7:0
0:49 Ross wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 9:0
1:07 Ross retreats to his opponents corner... 9:0
1:07 Camacho lands a jab to the midsection 9:2
1:21 Ross misses wildly with the hook. 9:2
1:38 Camacho misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:2
1:40 Ross flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 11:2
1:57 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 11:2
1:57 Ross can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 13:2
2:10 Ross moves into a neutral corner. 13:2
2:14 Camacho looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 13:2
2:21 Camacho has Ross trapped! 13:2
2:26 Camacho fires and misses. 13:2
2:28 Ross bangs a right cross off the face of Camacho. 15:2
2:42 Hector Camacho tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ross. 15:2
2:55 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 15:2
2:55 Ross's cross finds a home on Camacho's jaw. 17:2
3:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 17:3

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Camacho lands a pair of short left hands just above the waist line. 0:2
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:20 Ross fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:2
0:28 Ross got some great advice from Pete Brodsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 2:2
0:29 Both fighters are throwing but Ross is scoring more than Camacho. 5:4
0:42 Camacho has Ross blocked in! 5:4
0:46 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:4
1:01 Krupenich separates the two... 5:4
1:06 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 5:4
1:09 Ross gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 7:4
1:21 Ross is pinned in his opponents corner... 7:4
1:26 Ross is protecting the body nicely as Camacho fails to score inside. 7:4
1:28 Ross wallops Camacho with a cross to the liver! 10:4
1:44 Camacho swings...and misses. 10:4
1:47 Barney Ross gets the cross through Camacho's guard. 12:4
1:59 Camacho has Ross cornered! 12:4
2:04 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 12:4
2:16 Camacho finally lets go of Ross. 12:4
2:27 Ross lands a solid hook! 16:4
2:27 Camacho is reeling.. 16:4
2:36 Barney Ross is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 18:4
2:48 Ross connects with a cross. 20:4
2:58 Camacho brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 20:4
3:00 Camacho pins Ross's arms. Now they move apart. 20:4
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 20:4
3:00 It looks like Ross has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. Ali Malta is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 21:3

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Camacho is clinching... Barney Ross is trying to free his gloves... They are under Camacho's arms... 0:0
0:21 Ross works his way free! 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:30 Ross rips a cross to the stomach of Camacho, but there was really no power behind it. 2:0
0:42 Ross is forced into his own corner... 2:0
0:47 Hector Camacho connects with a solid cross! 2:4
0:47 That shot landed square and Ross felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 2:4
0:59 Camacho retreats into the right corner. 2:4
1:04 Krupenich yells at the fighters to separate but Ross and Camacho are a tangle of arms. 2:4
1:08 Krupenich separates the two fighters. 2:4
1:13 Ross is blocked in his own corner... 2:4
1:17 Camacho grabs Ross again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:4
1:26 Krupenich moves in to break the clinch. 2:4
1:34 Ross slips inside and lands a hook. 4:4
1:52 Camacho leaves the jab just short. 4:4
1:54 Ross blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Camacho and you could see him wince in pain. 7:4
2:27 Ross is staying at the center of the ring. 7:4
2:27 He lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 9:4
2:39 Ross scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Camacho. 11:4
3:00 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Krupenich is going to have to sort this out. 11:4
3:00 Krupenich steps in and breaks it up. 11:4
3:00 Ross appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:4
3:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 10:4

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Camacho didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Camacho was hearing it from Richie Giachetti between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:0
0:12 Camacho uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ross tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:15 Camacho fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:19 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:24 Ross has Camacho cornered! 0:2
0:29 Ross misses with that punch. 0:2
0:31 Camacho doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:4
0:47 Ross gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 0:4
0:47 A short hook to the head by Ross 2:4
1:04 Camacho lands a strong hook! 2:8
1:04 Ross is clutching his side! 2:8
1:16 Ross moves into a neutral corner. 2:8
1:21 Camacho darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:8
1:30 Ross fires a shot, but it glances off Camacho's shoulder. 2:8
1:42 Ross is clinching... 2:8
1:47 Krupenich has to separate the two... 2:8
1:55 Camacho slides into the corner... 2:8
1:59 Ross really buried that punch into Camacho's ribs. 6:8
1:59 Camacho was shaken by those blows! 6:8
2:16 Ross wings a big left hand at Camacho but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:8
2:23 A big cross from Camacho lands with serious impact! 6:12
2:23 Ross looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:12
2:35 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Ross has gotten the better of the exchange. 9:14
2:44 Camacho bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:16
2:53 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 9:16
2:58 Barney Ross attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 9:16
3:00 It looks like Ross has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:16
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:17

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ross's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Ross's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Camacho pins Ross in the corner! 0:0
0:16 * Camacho throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Ross drops to one knee and will take the count! 0:0
0:18 Krupenich picks up the count.. 0:7
0:18 1 0:7
0:19 2 0:7
0:20 3 0:7
0:21 4 0:7
0:22 5 0:7
0:22 * Ross's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 0:7
0:22 The fight will go on as Krupenich deems Ross is fit to conitnue. 0:7
0:22 Camacho senses he has Ross in trouble and he is pouring it on! 0:7
0:26 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:7
0:31 Camacho lands two hard body shots that made Ross grunt. 0:10
0:31 Camacho has Ross in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 11th. 0:10
0:44 Camacho telegraphed that shot and Ross ducks under it easily. 0:10
0:55 Camacho tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ross blocks it. 0:10
1:06 Camacho is off target with that hook. 0:10
1:17 Camacho just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:14
1:17 That series of punches rocked Ross and he looks to be in trouble. 0:14
1:31 Camacho is holding... 0:14
1:35 Camacho shoves Ross away. 0:14
1:47 Ross looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Camacho. 0:14
1:51 Camacho pushes Ross back to gain room to punch. 0:14
1:54 Camacho scores to the body with a jab 0:16
1:59 * Swelling has erupted under the right eye of Ross. This is going to be a problem, even if it doesn't get much worse. 0:16
2:04 Camacho moves into the lower corner. 0:16
2:04 Ross scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Camacho's jaw. 2:16
2:13 Camacho ducks into an uppercut from Ross. 4:16
2:26 Ross retreats into the lower right corner. 4:16
2:31 Camacho just comes up short with the cross. 4:16
2:38 Ross has Camacho blocked in! 4:16
2:38 Ross likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Camacho's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 6:16
2:47 Ross is blocked in his opponents corner... 6:16
2:52 Apparently Camacho feels it's a good strategy to hug Ross and force Krupenich to come separate them. 6:16
3:00 Ross pushes Camacho away. 6:16
3:00 Ross appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:16
3:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 8:15

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ross and Camacho leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Ross'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
0:13 Camacho misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:15 A quick jab from Ross connects. 2:0
0:24 Richie Giachetti not only gave Camacho encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ross. Now it's up to Hector Camacho to implement it. 2:0
0:30 Ross can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
0:32 Hector Camacho scores with the jab. 2:2
0:46 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Camacho who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:4
0:56 Ross has Camacho pinned! 2:4
1:01 Ross doesn't connect with the combination. 2:4
1:08 Ross backs into a neutral corner. 2:4
1:08 The fighters are tangled up inside. Camacho has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:6
1:21 Camacho is really focused in this round. 2:6
1:29 Camacho is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:6
1:29 Ross looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 2:6
1:39 You would think Camacho had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Ross looked trying to score there! 2:6
1:46 Ross is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 2:6
1:49 Ross slides into a neutral corner... 2:6
1:53 Camacho ties up Ross... 2:6
2:02 Krupenich has to break them apart. 2:6
2:11 Hector Camacho fires and misses. 2:6
2:13 Ross connects with an uppercut to the head of Camacho. 4:6
2:23 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:6
2:27 Camacho pins Ross's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:6
2:32 Camacho uses his shoulder to force Ross out of the clinch. 4:6
2:41 Ross picks off the jab thrown by Camacho. 4:6
2:43 Ross lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:6
2:48 Camacho is running out of gas... 6:6
3:00 Camacho dances gracefully across the canvas 6:6
3:00 There's the bell. Ross wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 12 is history. 6:7

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Krupenich motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:06 Pete Brodsky seemed to pump up Ross between rounds. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ross's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ross's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:14 Camacho blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 0:3
0:31 Ross lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Camacho. 0:3
0:41 Camacho lands a stinging jab. 0:5
0:58 Ross misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:5
1:10 Ross just comes up short with the combination. 0:5
1:24 Camacho connects with a nasty cross! 0:9
1:24 Ross was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:9
1:29 The swelling under Ross's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:9
1:37 Ross slides into a neutral corner... 0:9
1:41 Hector Camacho fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:9
1:53 Ross lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Camacho's midsection. 2:9
2:02 Ross is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 2:9
2:05 Camacho lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:11
2:16 Ross moves into a neutral corner. 2:11
2:21 Hector Camacho pins Ross's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:11
2:31 Referee Krupenich has to separate the two... 2:11
2:41 Camacho just can't find the range with that jab. 2:11
2:50 Both men go at it at ring center, with Ross having the upper hand. 5:13
3:00 Ross appears to have this fight under control. 5:13
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Barney Ross's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 13. 5:13

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 14. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky knows Ross lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Ross'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
0:09 Barney Ross has Camacho pinned! 0:0
0:13 Ross grabs Camacho. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Krupenich has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:22 Camacho is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 0:0
0:34 Camacho fires a left hand that Ross takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:36 Ross gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Camacho with an uppercut. 2:0
0:46 Ross slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:46 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Camacho lands a short uppercut to the chin of Barney Ross. 2:2
1:02 Camacho slides along the far ropes. 2:2
1:07 Ross has Camacho trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:2
1:07 Ross continues to pop the jab 4:2
1:16 Camacho pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:4
1:34 Ross's misses as Camacho backpedals away. 4:4
1:36 Hector Camacho doubles up with the hook to the body, but Ross is unfazed. 4:6
1:40 Ross is breathing heavily... 4:6
1:40 The swelling under Barney Ross's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:6
1:53 Ross forces his way inside. 4:6
2:05 Camacho smothers Barney Ross's attack as Barney Ross tries to get off some shots inside. 4:6
2:07 Hector Camacho lands the lead cross. 4:8
2:21 Camacho is trapped in his opponents corner... 4:8
2:26 Ross fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:8
2:28 Camacho fires a short left cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 4:11
2:38 Ross throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Camacho's jaw. 6:11
2:54 Ross lands a crushing uppercut! 10:11
2:54 How is Hector Camacho standing after that? 10:11
3:00 Ross is holding on to Camacho. He seems to be taking a breather. 10:11
3:00 Ross pushes Camacho away. 10:11
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:13

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Ross is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Barney Ross has Camacho cornered! 0:0
0:12 Ross tries to drop the right hand over the top but Camacho ducks under it. 0:0
0:19 Whatever Richie Giachetti said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Camacho has some spring in his step here in the 15th round. 0:0
0:19 Ross has Camacho trapped! 0:0
0:24 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:28 Krupenich is shouting at Ross to break! 0:0
0:41 Ross clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:0
0:45 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:50 Ross feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:58 Camacho usues his legs to avoid Ross's punches. 0:0
1:00 Camacho shoots the jab into the chest of Ross. 0:2
1:09 Ross has Camacho trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:2
1:09 some nifty bodywork Ross as he scores with several shots from the inside. 2:2
1:18 Ross ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:2
1:32 Ross grabs Camacho's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Krupenich has to force Ross to let go. 4:2
1:37 Barney Ross and Camacho each take a step back. 4:2
1:46 Barney Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
1:49 Camacho snakes the jab through Ross's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:4
1:53 Ross's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Hector Camacho. 4:4
2:02 Ross doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:4
2:14 Ross slides into a neutral corner... 4:4
2:14 Camacho scores with quick series of shots to the body of Ross. 4:6
2:27 Good work by Ross as he comes out on top in that exchange. 7:8
2:31 Both fighters look fatigued... 7:8
2:41 Ross is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Camacho can't throw punches, I guess. 7:8
2:45 Camacho tries to get free... Here comes Krupenich to break them up... 7:8
2:57 Ross traps Camacho's gloves under his arms, forcing Krupenich to break them up. 7:8
3:00 Krupenich moves in to break the clinch. 7:8
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 7:8
3:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 7:8

Fight Result

Let's go to Amy Hayes for the call...

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

Mike Ross, United States scores the bout 144 to 141 for Hector Camacho

Luis Rivera, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Barney Ross

C.J. Ross, United States scores the bout 145 to 140 for ...

...Hector Camacho

Your winner and new WBO champion by split decision is Hector Camacho!


Score Cards

Mike Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Barney Ross 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 10 141
Hector Camacho 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 144

C.J. Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Barney Ross 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 140
Hector Camacho 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 145

Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Barney Ross 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 8 9 10 9 9 143
Hector Camacho 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Barney Ross 28 28 30 30 28 29 30 30 30 27 24 27 28 27 28 424
Hector Camacho 29 29 30 27 29 28 27 27 27 30 30 30 29 30 29 431


Statistics
Categories Barney Ross Hector Camacho
Knockdowns scored 0 1

Jabs / Round 6.20 4.93
Hooks / Round 7.93 3.67
Crosses / Round 7.13 3.47
Combinations / Round 3.53 6.27
Uppercuts / Round 3.73 4.27

Punches Landed / Round 28.53 22.60
Punches Missed / Round 63.60 68.47

Punching Accuracy 31.0% 24.8%

Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

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


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PIS

[Fist of Legend]

Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Pernell Whitaker

Fight info: Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 2014-12-9, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manfred Kuechler (Germany), Isaac Tshabalala (South Africa) and Mauro DiFiore (United States), ring card girl is Amy Caro, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Floyd Mayweather Jr - Record: 8-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 7-0-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ray Arcel - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Podgorski gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker retreats into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Mayweather Jr tries to work inside. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:29 Whitaker connects with an uppercut to the head of Mayweather Jr. 0:2
0:46 Mayweather Jr slides along the far ropes. 0:2
0:50 Mayweather Jr is motioning with his gloves for Pernell Whitaker to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:2
0:57 Whitaker connects with a vicious cross! 0:6
0:57 Mayweather Jr is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:6
1:11 Whitaker lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 0:11
1:11 Mayweather Jr is reeling after that shot! 0:11
1:24 * Mayweather Jr is told to keep his punches up by Podgorski. 3:11
1:42 Whitaker stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 3:13
1:54 Mayweather Jr traps Whitaker in the corner! 3:13
1:54 Mayweather Jr pins Whitaker in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 6:13
2:04 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 6:13
2:07 Mayweather Jr throws a punch and lands. Pernell Whitaker scores with a counter. Looks like Mayweather Jr was a little more effective. 9:15
2:20 Mayweather Jr leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Whitaker. 9:17
2:35 Whitaker is trying to free his gloves from under Mayweather Jr's gloves. 9:17
2:44 Referee Podgorski has to separate the two... 9:17
2:52 Mayweather Jr has Whitaker trapped! 9:17
2:57 Mayweather Jr fires a left hand that Whitaker takes high on the shoulder. 9:17
3:00 Floyd Mayweather Jr has Pernell Whitaker blocked in! 9:17
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 9:18

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Floyd Mayweather Jr rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:14 Mayweather Jr continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:19 Mayweather Jr takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 0:2
0:39 Whitaker is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:2
0:50 Pernell Whitaker bounces off the ropes, challenging Mayweather Jr to come get him. 0:2
0:55 Whitaker moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
1:08 Mayweather Jr has Whitaker trapped in the far left neutral corner... 0:2
1:13 Mayweather Jr wraps up Whitaker... Neither fighter will break... 0:2
1:28 * Podgorski steps in and admonishes Whitaker for leaning on Mayweather Jr's neck. 0:2
1:47 Whitaker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 0:2
1:53 That combination from Mayweather Jr has some power behind it! 4:2
1:53 Whitaker is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:2
2:05 The action is back in the center of the ring. 4:2
2:05 Whitaker gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Mayweather Jr. 4:4
2:23 Mayweather Jr patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Whitaker little room to move. 4:4
2:35 Mayweather Jr misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:4
2:44 Mayweather Jr gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Whitaker with an uppercut. 6:4
2:52 Whitaker said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 6:4
2:56 Whitaker's jab connects to Floyd Mayweather Jr's head 6:6
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Amy Caro is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Ronnie Shields was extremely upbeat during the break with Mayweather Jr providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker throws the hook and connects. 0:2
0:18 Mayweather Jr lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:2
0:32 Mayweather Jr clamps Whitaker's arms to his side and holds on until Podgorski breaks the hold. 2:2
0:37 Referee Podgorski separates the two... 2:2
0:41 Mayweather Jr moves into the right corner. 2:2
0:46 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Whitaker! 2:2
0:53 Whitaker backs off to hitch up his trunks. 2:2
0:55 Whitaker let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Mayweather Jr's Head. 2:4
1:11 That uppercut from Whitaker just missed. 2:4
1:18 Whitaker is keeping away from the ropes. 2:4
1:23 Pernell Whitaker is circling his opponent. 2:4
1:27 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 2:4
1:38 Whitaker's not even close with the jab. 2:4
1:48 Mayweather Jr shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:4
2:02 Mayweather Jr just comes up short with the hook. 4:4
2:08 Whitaker pushes Mayweather Jr away, looking for more space to work in. 4:4
2:12 Whitaker is trapped in his own corner... 4:4
2:12 Mayweather Jr feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Whitaker's jaw. 7:4
2:22 They are back in the center of the ring once again 7:4
2:27 Pernell Whitaker misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:4
2:34 Whitaker's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 7:4
2:49 Whitaker tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Mayweather Jr blocks it. 7:4
2:51 Floyd Mayweather Jr throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 9:4
3:00 The quickness and footwork of Whitaker is definitely keeping Mayweather Jr off balance. 9:4
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 8:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker got some great advice from Ray Arcel between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:15 Mayweather Jr connects with a left-right combo. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:32 Whitaker is clinching... Mayweather Jr is trying to free his gloves... They are under Whitaker's arms... 2:0
0:43 Podgorski breaks them up... 2:0
0:48 Pernell Whitaker has Mayweather Jr pinned! 2:0
0:52 Whitaker is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Mayweather Jr. 2:0
0:57 Pernell Whitaker and Mayweather Jr each take a step back. 2:0
1:06 Podgorski warns Whitaker for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:0
1:10 * Podgorski is halting the fight and warning Whitaker for leaning on the opponent's neck. Pernell Whitaker is pleading his case but to no avail. 2:0
1:23 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:0
1:26 Mayweather Jr slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
1:31 Pernell Whitaker misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
1:33 Mayweather Jr connects with stiff left hook to the body. 5:0
1:49 Mayweather Jr works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 5:0
1:59 Whitaker's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 5:0
2:07 Floyd Mayweather Jr connects with a wicked hook to the head. 8:0
2:23 Whitaker is clinching... 8:0
2:28 Podgorski moves in to break the clinch. 8:0
2:39 Pernell Whitaker lands a devastating uppercut! 8:4
2:39 Mayweather Jr is hurt! 8:4
2:53 Pernell Whitaker fires a lead right that Mayweather Jr manages to avoid. 8:4
3:00 Whitaker fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 8:4
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 9:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy Caro exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Podgorski tries to separate the boxers but Whitaker has a vice-like grip on Mayweather Jr. 0:0
0:17 Mayweather Jr tries to get free... Here comes Podgorski to break them up... 0:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Mayweather Jr's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:22 The fighters are throwing punches now! Whitaker is being much more effective in this exchange. 2:3
0:35 Mayweather Jr backs into the lower corner. 2:3
0:39 Whitaker misses with that punch. 2:3
0:41 Whitaker takes a cross to the head from Mayweather Jr. 4:3
0:51 Mayweather Jr retreats to his own corner... 4:3
0:55 Whitaker is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:3
1:00 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:3
1:11 Whitaker is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Mayweather Jr. 4:3
1:15 Whitaker pins Mayweather Jr in the corner! 4:3
1:20 Whitaker slips out of a corner, as Mayweather Jr attempts to trap him. 4:3
1:25 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 4:3
1:29 Whitaker tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:3
1:32 Mayweather Jr moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:3
1:41 Mayweather Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 6:3
1:41 Whitaker goes to the body landing an uppercut. 6:5
1:55 Mayweather Jr ties up Pernell Whitaker... 6:5
2:04 Podgorski steps in and breaks it up. 6:5
2:09 Not much steam behind Pernell Whitaker's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:7
2:18 Whitaker scores with a nice left cross. 6:9
2:27 Pernell Whitaker is trapped in his opponents corner... 6:9
2:32 The fighters are tied up. Mayweather Jr tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:9
2:36 Pernell Whitaker works his way free! 6:9
2:41 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 8:11
2:51 Whitaker slides into the corner... 8:11
2:51 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Floyd Mayweather Jr has gotten the better of the exchange. 11:13
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 10:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker ties up Mayweather Jr. 0:0
0:18 Referee Podgorski steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:28 Mayweather Jr scores with a glancing cross. 2:0
0:41 Whitaker backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:45 Mayweather Jr pins Whitaker's arms. Now they move apart. 2:0
0:57 Mayweather Jr uses his shoulder to force Pernell Whitaker out of the clinch. 2:0
1:05 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:0
1:10 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:0
1:14 Podgorski has to break them apart. 2:0
1:23 Whitaker has Mayweather Jr cornered! 2:0
1:28 Whitaker is moving around the ring nicely. 2:0
1:36 Mayweather Jr has Whitaker trapped! 2:0
1:36 Mayweather Jr throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Whitaker's jaw. 4:0
1:50 Mayweather Jr bores in determined to maul Pernell Whitaker 4:0
1:55 Whitaker has Mayweather Jr blocked in! 4:0
1:55 Whitaker tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:2
2:09 The fighters are at ring center... 4:2
2:09 Whitaker doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:4
2:17 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 4:4
2:44 Mayweather Jr picks off the uppercut by Whitaker. 4:4
2:51 Mayweather Jr lands a solid hook! 8:4
2:51 That's the punch Mayweather Jr hoped to land! Whitaker looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:4
3:00 Mayweather Jr is holding on to Whitaker. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:4
3:00 Podgorski separates the two... 8:4
3:00 There's another round in the books. 8:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Podgorski motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Ray Arcel knows Whitaker lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker finds a home for that debilitating hook. 0:3
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:22 Whitaker darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:3
0:29 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Pernell Whitaker seemed to get the better of it. 2:6
0:40 Pernell Whitaker is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:6
0:45 Mayweather Jr works his way in and leans on Whitaker. 2:6
0:54 Mayweather Jr really buried that punch into Whitaker's ribs. 7:6
0:54 That shot has Whitaker hurt! 7:6
1:08 Whitaker tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Mayweather Jr. 7:6
1:20 Mayweather Jr telegraphed that shot and Pernell Whitaker ducks under it easily. 7:6
1:31 Mayweather Jr pins Whitaker in the corner! 7:6
1:31 Mayweather Jr's jab is fast and accurate. 9:6
1:45 Mayweather Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 9:6
1:47 Whitaker fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 9:8
1:57 Mayweather Jr finds an opening in Whitaker's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 12:8
2:13 Floyd Mayweather Jr just comes up short with the cross. 12:8
2:16 Whitaker scores with several light punches to the head. 12:10
2:29 Whitaker holds his arms up in disgust as Mayweather Jr holds him around his waist. 12:10
2:34 Podgorski separates the two... 12:10
2:39 We have seen plenty of action in this round 12:10
2:49 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 12:10
2:57 Whitaker throws a flurry of punches but Mayweather Jr either blocks or slips them. 12:10
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 13:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Whitaker pummels Mayweather Jr, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 0:4
0:11 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Mayweather Jr is just trying to hang on! 0:4
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:20 Ray Arcel was really animated in Whitaker's corner and Whitaker was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:21 Whitaker fires a light jab to the stomach 0:6
0:36 Whitaker is giving Mayweather Jr a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:6
0:45 Whitaker holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Mayweather Jr to score with a clean shot. 0:6
0:50 Mayweather Jr is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 0:6
0:58 Whitaker smothers Mayweather Jr's attack with a clinch! 0:6
1:10 Mayweather Jr pushes Whitaker away. 0:6
1:26 Mayweather Jr misses with that combination. 0:6
1:28 A straight cross from Whitaker gets through Mayweather Jr's guard. 0:8
1:45 Whitaker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Mayweather Jr flush! 0:13
1:45 Mayweather Jr's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 0:13
1:59 Mayweather Jr can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:13
2:01 Whitaker fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:15
2:13 Whitaker shoots a left to the body. That's a sneaky punch. 0:17
2:32 Whitaker misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:17
2:43 Considering the clinch Whitaker has on Mayweather Jr it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Mayweather Jr pushes him away. 0:17
2:58 The Referee breaks it up... 0:17
3:00 Mayweather Jr is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Whitaker can't throw punches, I guess. 0:17
3:00 Podgorski separates them. 0:17
3:00 It looks like Whitaker has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 0:17
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 0:18

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Floyd Mayweather Jr is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Mayweather Jr received a pep talk from Ronnie Shields before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker tries to drop the right hand over the top but Mayweather Jr ducks under it. 0:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:20 Whitaker has Mayweather Jr pinned! 0:0
0:24 Whitaker misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:36 Whitaker drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:5
0:36 Mayweather Jr was hurt by those blows! 0:5
0:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:5
0:57 Mayweather Jr picks off the jab thrown by Whitaker. 0:5
1:04 Whitaker is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:7
1:16 Pernell Whitaker has Mayweather Jr trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:7
1:21 Pernell Whitaker isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Mayweather Jr fits. 0:7
1:25 Whitaker is really focused in this round. 0:7
1:33 Pernell Whitaker is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:7
1:38 Floyd Mayweather Jr looks to his corner. 0:7
1:47 * Podgorski is giving Mayweather Jr a warning for a low blow. 3:7
2:05 Whitaker lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 3:9
2:19 Whitaker lands a crushing cross! 3:14
2:19 Mayweather Jr's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 3:14
2:36 Mayweather Jr backs into his own corner... 3:14
2:58 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 3:14
3:00 Mayweather Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 3:14
3:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 3:14
3:00 Whitaker finally lets go of Mayweather Jr. 3:14
3:00 And that ends Round number 9. 3:16

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:13 Mayweather Jr looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:19 Ronnie Shields seemed to pump up Mayweather Jr between rounds. 0:0
0:26 Pernell Whitaker is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Mayweather Jr to chase him. 0:0
0:36 Mayweather Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:43 A quick jab from Mayweather Jr connects. 2:0
1:03 Whitaker is doing a great job keeping his distance. 2:0
1:15 Oh!!! Mayweather Jr unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:0
1:15 Whitaker was shaken by that blow! 6:0
1:30 Whitaker misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 6:2
1:44 Mayweather Jr fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:2
1:50 A brutal combination from Whitaker connects to the solar plexus! 6:6
1:50 Mayweather Jr was shaken by those blows! 6:6
2:02 Whitaker tries a hook but Mayweather Jr blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 8:6
2:18 Mayweather Jr attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:6
2:20 Whitaker pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:8
2:34 Whitaker misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:8
2:49 Apparently Whitaker feels it's a good strategy to hug Mayweather Jr and force Podgorski to come separate them. 8:8
2:53 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:8
3:00 Whitaker appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:8
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 9:9

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:05 Mayweather Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ronnie Shields's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Mayweather Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Whitaker's defense. 0:0
0:14 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 11th round of this fight. 0:0
0:19 Whitaker lands a cross to the body. 0:2
0:33 Mayweather Jr lands a wicked combination! 4:2
0:33 Whitaker gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 4:2
0:47 Mayweather Jr charges in but Whitaker avoids the rush. 4:2
0:55 Whitaker is forced into his own corner... 4:2
0:59 Mayweather Jr fires a volley of punches but Whitaker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:2
1:01 Whitaker doubles up to the body. He got Mayweather Jr's attention with those shots. 4:5
1:18 Mayweather Jr looks to work the body, but Whitaker covers up nicely. 4:5
1:26 The fighters are at close quarters now as Whitaker lands a hook downstairs. 4:7
1:38 Whitaker is really focused in this round. 4:7
1:46 Mayweather Jr plods forward. 4:7
1:54 Pernell Whitaker slides into the corner... 4:7
1:54 Floyd Mayweather Jr rocks Whitaker with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 7:7
2:04 Mayweather Jr is pinned in his own corner... 7:7
2:04 Whitaker shoots the jab into the chest of Mayweather Jr. 7:9
2:21 You would think Whitaker had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Mayweather Jr looked trying to score there! 7:9
2:23 Whitaker throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:11
2:32 Mayweather Jr backs into the upper corner. 7:11
2:32 Whitaker lands a stinging jab. 7:13
2:45 Pernell Whitaker has Mayweather Jr trapped! 7:13
2:45 A flurry of light blows from Whitaker scores to the body. 7:15
2:49 A small mouse has formed under Mayweather Jr's right eye. 7:15
2:58 Mayweather Jr scores with a nice right cross. 9:15
3:00 Whitaker appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:15
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 10:16

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in fair shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Ray Arcel said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Whitaker has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 0:0
0:09 Whitaker moves into the upper corner. 0:0
0:09 Mayweather Jr scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:0
0:27 Whitaker usues his legs to avoid Mayweather Jr's punches. 2:0
0:41 Floyd Mayweather Jr feints, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:48 Mayweather Jr cranks a hard cross to the body of Whitaker. 5:0
1:01 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Mayweather Jr. 8:2
1:06 Whitaker is slowing up... 8:2
1:13 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Whitaker digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Mayweather Jr. 8:4
1:18 It looks like Mayweather Jr and Whitaker both need to catch their second wind... 8:4
1:23 Whitaker finds a home for his jab, keeping Mayweather Jr at bay. 8:6
1:34 Whitaker gets off a three punch salvo to Mayweather Jr's head. 8:8
1:44 Whitaker is backed into his opponents corner... 8:8
1:48 Mayweather Jr fires and misses. 8:8
2:03 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:8
2:10 Floyd Mayweather Jr snaps Whitaker's head back with a jolting uppercut. 11:8
2:24 Whitaker voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 11:8
2:34 Mayweather Jr's misses as Whitaker backpedals away. 11:8
2:45 Floyd Mayweather Jr moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Whitaker. 11:8
2:51 Mayweather Jr is trapped in Whitaker's corner... 11:8
2:55 Whitaker wings a big left hand at Mayweather Jr but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:8
3:00 Mayweather Jr catches Whitaker coming in with a sweet uppercut! 15:8
3:00 Whitaker takes a step back, obviously hurt! 15:8
3:00 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Pernell Whitaker's right eye. 15:8
3:00 It looks like Whitaker has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:8
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! 17:9

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:08 Ronnie Shields not only gave Mayweather Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Whitaker. Now it's up to Mayweather Jr to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Floyd Mayweather Jr doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:29 Whitaker fires and misses. 0:0
0:46 Whitaker is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Mayweather Jr's defense. 0:0
0:51 Mayweather Jr and Whitaker are leaning on one another, and referee Podgorski pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 0:0
0:54 Whitaker punishes Mayweather Jr with a hook to the ribs. 0:3
1:10 Mayweather Jr 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. 0:3
1:23 Whitaker is challenging Mayweather Jr to fight him and quit clinching. 0:3
1:32 Podgorski has to separate the two... 0:3
1:41 Whitaker slides along the far ropes. 0:3
1:46 Mayweather Jr has Whitaker trapped! 0:3
1:50 Mayweather Jr goes straight at Whitaker, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:3
2:02 Mayweather Jr does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Whitaker's punches in close. 0:3
2:09 Mayweather Jr is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:3
2:17 Mayweather Jr pins Whitaker's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:3
2:28 Mayweather Jr pushes Whitaker away. 0:3
2:37 Mayweather Jr lands a paralyzing hook! 4:3
2:37 Whitaker is badly hurt! 4:3
2:50 Whitaker is blocked in his opponents corner... 4:3
2:54 No one is going to confuse Floyd Mayweather Jr with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:3
3:00 Mayweather Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 4:3
3:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 6:4

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Mayweather Jr is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:13 Mayweather Jr has his arms wrapped around Whitaker... Now they separate. 0:0
0:17 Podgorski has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:17 Mayweather Jr looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:0
0:22 Mayweather Jr got some great advice from Ronnie Shields between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:0
0:27 Mayweather Jr is either lucky or has radar. Pernell Whitaker's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:34 OH! Mayweather Jr landed the big hook flush! 4:0
0:34 Whitaker looks shaken! 4:0
0:47 Mayweather Jr approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Whitaker any room to breathe. 4:0
0:52 Whitaker is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:0
0:59 Cover the kids eyes, Mayweather Jr just landed a horrific right to the head of Whitaker! 8:0
0:59 Mayweather Jr has Whitaker in trouble after that punch! 8:0
1:04 Both fighters look fatigued... 8:0
1:13 Mayweather Jr lands a smashing hook! 12:0
1:13 Whitaker is reeling.. 12:0
1:18 Look for Mayweather Jr to start to target Whitaker's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 12:0
1:30 Floyd Mayweather Jr is stalking his opponent. 12:0
1:38 Pernell Whitaker moves into a neutral corner. 12:0
1:43 Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Floyd Mayweather Jr fails to score inside. 12:0
1:45 Mayweather Jr eats a jab from Whitaker 12:2
1:57 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 12:2
2:02 Pernell Whitaker takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 16:2
2:02 Whitaker is suddenly in trouble! 16:2
2:16 Mayweather Jr doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 16:2
2:25 Whitaker uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Mayweather Jr tries vainly to score. 16:2
2:31 Mayweather Jr is really focused in this round. 16:2
2:35 Pernell Whitaker traps Mayweather Jr in the corner! 16:2
2:40 Whitaker lets his hands go inside, but Mayweather Jr protects his body well. 16:2
2:52 Mayweather Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 16:2
2:57 Mayweather Jr is blocked in his own corner... 16:2
3:00 Whitaker looks for a breather; he grabs Mayweather Jr and holds on. Mayweather Jr pushes Whitaker off and looks for an opening. 16:2
3:00 Podgorski moves them apart. 16:2
3:00 Whitaker seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:2
3:00 Mayweather Jr spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 14. 18:1

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Mayweather Jr got some great advice from Ronnie Shields between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 15. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Whitaker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Whitaker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Mayweather Jr is holding... 0:0
0:23 Podgorski separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:36 Whitaker cranks up the hook and connects to Mayweather Jr's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:36 Mayweather Jr is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:4
0:47 Mayweather Jr stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 3:4
0:52 The swelling under Whitaker's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 3:4
0:57 Whitaker catches Mayweather Jr with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 3:6
1:11 Mayweather Jr and Whitaker are in a clinch, Podgorski hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:6
1:20 Now they break clean. 3:6
1:24 Whitaker retreats into the right corner. 3:6
1:29 Whitaker is getting frustrated as Mayweather Jr continues to hold on to him. Whitaker is punching Mayweather Jr's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Podgorski pushes the fighters apart. 3:6
1:38 Mayweather Jr shoves Whitaker away. 3:6
1:42 We have a lull in the action. 3:6
1:45 Whitaker is forced into his opponents corner... 3:6
1:50 Whitaker tries to muscle inside but Floyd Mayweather Jr clinches him. 3:6
1:54 Podgorski is shouting at Floyd Mayweather Jr to break! 3:6
1:59 Whitaker rips a hook to the body. 3:8
2:04 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Mayweather Jr. 3:8
2:16 Mayweather Jr tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 3:8
2:27 Whitaker cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Mayweather Jr had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:8
2:34 That was a violent straight right by Mayweather Jr! 7:8
2:34 Whitaker is clutching his side! 7:8
2:47 Mayweather Jr fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:8
2:50 Whitaker launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Mayweather Jr's jaw. Whitaker is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 7:10
3:00 Floyd Mayweather Jr charges Whitaker trying to get inside 7:10
3:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 7:10

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Jim Fitzgerald is ready with the call...

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

Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 144 to 142 for Floyd Mayweather Jr

Isaac Tshabalala, South Africa scores the bout 145 to 143 for Pernell Whitaker

Mauro DiFiore, United States scores the bout 144 to 143 for ...

...Pernell Whitaker

Your winner and new WBC champion by split decision is Pernell Whitaker!


Score Cards

Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Floyd Mayweather Jr 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 144
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 142

Isaac Tshabalala Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Floyd Mayweather Jr 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 143
Pernell Whitaker 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 145

Mauro DiFiore Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Floyd Mayweather Jr 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 143
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 144

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Floyd Mayweather Jr 27 30 30 30 27 30 29 27 27 30 27 29 30 30 27 430
Pernell Whitaker 30 28 27 29 30 27 28 30 30 30 30 28 27 27 30 431


Statistics
Categories Floyd Mayweather Jr Pernell Whitaker
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 3.80 6.53
Hooks / Round 5.13 4.40
Crosses / Round 4.47 4.33
Combinations / Round 3.13 5.93
Uppercuts / Round 4.07 4.07

Punches Landed / Round 20.60 25.27
Punches Missed / Round 52.33 55.87

Punching Accuracy 28.2% 31.1%

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

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

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


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[armageto]

Some really good title fights here. Thanks to Marquez for a good fight.

['Frilla]

Great title fights. Congrats to Macho and management. Close fight and I think the knockdown made the difference.

Duran is going great so far this season. What a monster.

[BoxBuzz]

It don't get no slicker than Floyd vs Sweet Pea. They threw and dodged everything including the kitchen sink. Whitaker one the first and the last round on all score cards. But Mayweather put him through some tough moments. They seemed more willing to engage than I was expecting from this matchup.

[Fist of Legend]

Mayweather will be looking for a rematch, I know he can beat Sweet Pea

[BoxBuzz]

Mayweather will be looking for a rematch, I know he can beat Sweet Pea

Right you are!, with the right amount of corruption anything can happen. Carnera beat Sharkey, and Chavez managed a "draw" with Whitaker.