LTW Season Week 19 fights 19-24(Title Bouts)

[Fist of Legend]

Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Ismael Laguna Jack Blackburn 1:1 Jack Blackburn UD 12 12
Preliminary 1 California Jackie Wilson Rodolfo Gonzalez 2:1 California Jackie Wilson UD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Julio Cesar Chavez Ken Buchanan 3:2 Julio Cesar Chavez TKO 12 15
Support Bout Benny Leonard Alexis Arguello 1:1 Benny Leonard UD 15 15
Co-Feature Barney Ross Floyd Mayweather Jr 1:1 Floyd Mayweather Jr UD 15 15
Main Event Henry Armstrong Roberto Duran 1:1 Roberto Duran SD 15 15


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

[Fist of Legend]

Ismael Laguna vs Jack Blackburn

Fight info: Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2015-2-19, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Stanley Christodoulou, the bout will be scored by three judges: Victor Cervantes (Mexico), Nelson Vazquez (Puerto Rico) and Lee McCowan (United States), ring card girl is Jena Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Ismael Laguna - Record: 13-7-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
In the blue corner: Jack Blackburn - Record: 12-5-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Spider Kelly

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:07 Blackburn feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Ismael Laguna's chin. 0:2
0:23 Blackburn slides into the corner... 0:2
0:23 Thats a nice combination to the body by Laguna. 2:2
0:33 Laguna is backed into his opponents corner... 2:2
0:37 Blackburn is flicking the jab, trying to keep Laguna at long range. 2:2
0:49 Blackburn launches right a cross to the body. 2:4
0:58 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 2:4
1:01 Blackburn has Laguna cornered! 2:4
1:01 Not much steam behind Blackburn's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:6
1:24 Laguna pummels Blackburn, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 6:6
1:24 Blackburn was shaken by that blow! 6:6
1:45 Blackburn is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:6
1:49 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Blackburn blasts home a hook. 6:8
2:03 Blackburn lets his hands go inside, but Ismael Laguna protects his body well. 6:8
2:05 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Laguna lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Blackburn. 8:8
2:14 Blackburn splits Ismael Laguna's gloves with an uppercut. 8:10
2:24 Blackburn doesn't have to look for Laguna this round as He is right there in front of him. 8:10
2:27 Blackburn has Laguna blocked in! 8:10
2:31 Blackburn is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 8:10
2:40 Blackburn looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 8:10
2:42 Laguna lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 10:10
2:51 Blackburn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 10:12
3:00 Blackburn pins Laguna's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 10:12
3:00 * The referee cautions Laguna about leaning on Blackburn's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 10:12
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:14

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Jack DeForrest was extremely upbeat during the break with Laguna providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:14 Ismael Laguna swings...and misses. 0:0
0:22 Thats a nice right hand from Laguna. 2:0
0:36 Blackburn traps Laguna's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:0
0:41 Laguna tries to get free... Here comes Christodoulou to break them up... 2:0
0:50 Laguna tries to muscle inside but Blackburn clinches him. 2:0
1:05 Christodoulou separates the two fighters. 2:0
1:09 Laguna looks to his corner. 2:0
1:19 Laguna with a lead right to the head. 4:0
1:28 Laguna slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
1:28 Blackburn bangs the uppercut home. 4:2
1:45 Blackburn is literally dancing circles around Laguna this round. 4:2
1:50 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 4:2
1:54 Blackburn tries to drop the right hand over the top but Laguna ducks under it. 4:2
2:09 Blackburn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:2
2:16 Blackburn just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:2
2:16 At least two of those shots really hurt Blackburn! 8:2
2:33 Blackburn traps Ismael Laguna's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Christodoulou breaks it up. 8:2
2:42 Christodoulou moves them apart. 8:2
2:55 Laguna has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Blackburn. 8:2
3:00 Christodoulou has to break the clinch. 8:2
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Christodoulou to step in. 7:2

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Christodoulou motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Jesus Rivero knows Blackburn lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Laguna backs into the near corner. 0:0
0:07 Blackburn lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:2
0:18 Blackburn is blocked in his own corner... 0:2
0:28 Blackburn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:2
0:33 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:2
0:37 Blackburn shoves Laguna away. 0:2
0:47 OH! Laguna landed the big hook flush! 4:2
0:47 Blackburn is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:2
0:56 Laguna scores with a big right hand. That shot got Blackburn's attention. 7:2
1:14 Laguna lands a brutal cross! 12:2
1:14 That's the punch Laguna hoped to land! Jack Blackburn looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:2
1:31 Ismael Laguna is off target with that hook. 12:2
1:42 Laguna telegraphed that shot and Blackburn ducks under it easily. 12:2
1:53 Laguna fires a shot, but it glances off Blackburn's shoulder. 12:2
2:00 Laguna lets a quick hook go, catching Blackburn moving in. 14:2
2:13 Blackburn moves into a neutral corner. 14:2
2:13 Ismael Laguna tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 16:2
2:29 Laguna throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Blackburn. 19:2
2:45 Blackburn grabs Laguna again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 19:2
2:54 Blackburn pushes Laguna away. 19:2
2:58 Laguna is really focused in this round. 19:2
3:00 Blackburn has Ismael Laguna trapped in the far left neutral corner... 19:2
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 20:1

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Blackburn grabs and holds Laguna... 0:0
0:18 Christodoulou separates the two... 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:42 That punch actually went behind Laguna's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jack Blackburn. 0:0
0:54 Laguna is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:54 Blackburn bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
1:08 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Blackburn rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:2
1:12 Blackburn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:2
1:21 Laguna pins Blackburn in the corner! 0:2
1:21 Laguna scores to the body with a jab 2:2
1:35 A straight cross from Jack Blackburn gets through Ismael Laguna's guard. 2:4
1:48 Blackburn is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:55 Blackburn is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:4
2:02 Laguna landed a sharp combination that rocked Blackburn back on his heels! 7:4
2:02 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Jack Blackburn is just trying to hang on! 7:4
2:20 Laguna dances gracefully across the canvas 7:4
2:32 Blackburn picks off the jab thrown by Laguna. 7:4
3:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:4
3:00 Blackburn throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Jena Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 9:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:12 Laguna grabs Blackburn's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Christodoulou has to force Laguna to let go. 0:0
0:16 Referee Christodoulou has to separate the two... 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Jesus Rivero was livid with Blackburn after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:28 Blackburn does a great job of moving as Laguna tries to work inside. 0:0
0:35 Jack Blackburn scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:47 Blackburn gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Laguna with an uppercut. 0:4
0:56 Laguna retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
1:00 Blackburn is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:4
1:06 Ismael Laguna scores to Blackburn's midsection with a combination. 2:4
1:19 Laguna is trying to free his gloves from under Blackburn's gloves. 2:4
1:24 Blackburn finally lets go of Laguna. 2:4
1:28 Blackburn is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:42 Laguna fires a volley of punches but Blackburn was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:4
1:49 Blackburn wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:6
2:02 Blackburn retreats into the lower right corner. 2:6
2:07 Laguna is holding... 2:6
2:11 Christodoulou has to break them apart. 2:6
2:16 These guys are really going at it but Laguna looks to be getting the worse of it. 4:9
2:28 Blackburn is really focused in this round. 4:9
2:35 Blackburn misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:9
2:55 Laguna tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:9
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 3:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Laguna has Blackburn trapped! 0:0
0:12 Laguna lands a hard uppercut! 4:0
0:12 Laguna just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:0
0:17 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 4:0
0:21 Blackburn's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:27 Blackburn pins Laguna's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
0:32 Christodoulou separates them. 4:0
0:39 Blackburn retreats to his own corner... 4:0
0:43 Laguna is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:0
0:54 Blackburn moves into the near corner. 4:0
0:58 Laguna just misses with a huge shot as Blackburn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:0
1:10 Blackburn leans on Laguna and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 4:2
1:19 Blackburn has Laguna pinned! 4:2
1:19 Blackburn scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:4
1:39 Laguna just landed a three punch combo! 8:4
1:39 Blackburn is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 8:4
1:53 Ismael Laguna wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Blackburn's defense. 8:4
2:01 Laguna backs into a neutral corner. 8:4
2:05 Blackburn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:4
2:12 Jack Blackburn traps Laguna in the corner! 8:4
2:17 Jack Blackburn wings a big left hand at Laguna but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:4
2:23 Both fighters are moving and working the angles well in this round. 8:4
2:34 A nice three punch salvo from Blackburn finds the mark. 8:7
2:52 Laguna wraps his arms around Jack Blackburn. 8:7
2:56 Now they break clean. 8:7
3:00 Laguna retreats into a neutral corner. 8:7
3:00 Blackburn leaves the jab just short. 8:7
3:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 ends. 8:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Laguna and Blackburn square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Jesus Rivero seemed to pump up Blackburn between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Blackburn is really working that hook to the body of Laguna. 0:3
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:3
0:15 Blackburn put on a good show in his last fight but right now his performance is a bit flat. 0:3
0:19 Laguna slides into a neutral corner... 0:3
0:19 The fighters are tangled up inside. Jack Blackburn has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:5
0:33 Blackburn fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:5
0:48 Ismael Laguna tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Blackburn. 0:5
0:51 Blackburn moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:7
1:19 Blackburn is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Laguna. 0:7
1:28 Blackburn misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:7
1:36 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:7
1:40 Laguna is challenging Blackburn to fight him and quit clinching. 0:7
1:45 Laguna pushes Blackburn away. 0:7
1:50 Laguna slides into the corner... 0:7
1:54 Blackburn misses with that jab. 0:7
2:04 Laguna has Blackburn cornered! 0:7
2:08 Laguna is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Blackburn 0:7
2:12 We have a contingent from the OOTP message boards in the crowd tonight and they are certainly a rowdy bunch! 0:7
2:16 A quick hook to the body by Jack Blackburn 0:9
2:33 Blackburn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Laguna. 0:9
2:44 Blackburn ties up Laguna... 0:9
2:49 Blackburn uses his shoulder to force Laguna out of the clinch. 0:9
2:58 Laguna retreats into the near right corner. 0:9
3:00 Laguna usues his legs to avoid Blackburn's punches. 0:9
3:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 1:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Blackburn looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Jesus Rivero was really animated in Blackburn's corner and Blackburn was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Laguna gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Blackburn. 3:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 3:0
0:23 Blackburn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:0
0:26 Laguna flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:0
0:39 Watch Blackburn move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Laguna off balance. 5:0
0:44 Laguna is trapped in his own corner... 5:0
0:49 Blackburn is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ismael Laguna can't throw punches, I guess. 5:0
0:53 Christodoulou breaks them up... 5:0
0:58 Blackburn lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 5:2
1:12 Laguna smothers Blackburn's attack with a clinch! 5:2
1:23 Christodoulou separates the two... 5:2
1:27 Blackburn lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Laguna's midsection. 5:4
1:42 Blackburn will tie a guy up if he has to. 5:4
2:00 Christodoulou is shouting at Blackburn to break! 5:4
2:09 Blackburn is doing a great job keeping his distance. 5:4
2:26 Blackburn traps Ismael Laguna's gloves under his arms, forcing Christodoulou to break them up. 5:4
2:31 The Referee breaks it up... 5:4
2:40 Blackburn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:4
2:50 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Blackburn who scores with a short hook to the chest. 5:6
3:00 Both fighters move to ring center. 5:6
3:00 Blackburn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:6
3:00 We've seen more action at a bingo game. Let's hope that these two guys pick up the pace. 4:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Laguna takes a cross to the head from Blackburn. 0:2
0:19 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:23 Blackburn got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jesus Rivero's instructions work. 0:2
0:28 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:2
0:32 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
0:44 Laguna pins Blackburn's arms. Now they move apart. 0:2
0:54 Christodoulou moves in to break the clinch. 0:2
0:59 Laguna feints, looking for an opening. 0:2
1:02 Blackburn backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
1:06 Laguna grabs Blackburn. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
1:15 Referee Christodoulou steps in to break it up. 0:2
1:30 Laguna comes in low. Blackburn puts a headlock on him. Christodoulou knocks Blackburn's arm off Laguna's head. 0:2
1:35 Blackburn and Laguna each take a step back. 0:2
1:40 Blackburn traps Ismael Laguna in the corner! 0:2
1:45 Blackburn is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ismael Laguna attempts to move inside on him. 0:2
1:54 Blackburn ends up behind Ismael Laguna as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:2
2:07 Christodoulou tries to separate the boxers but Laguna has a vice-like grip on Blackburn. 0:2
2:11 Christodoulou steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
2:16 Blackburn retreats into the upper corner. 0:2
2:21 Laguna fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
2:27 That hook from Blackburn snapped Laguna's head back violently! 0:6
2:27 Blackburn has Laguna in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:6
2:41 Laguna wraps up Blackburn. 0:6
2:46 Christodoulou pries them apart. 0:6
2:50 Laguna's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 0:6
2:57 Laguna backs into the upper left corner. 0:6
3:00 That combination from Blackburn just missed. 0:6
3:00 Laguna appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 0:6
3:00 Christodoulou motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 9. 1:7

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Blackburn's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:24 Ismael Laguna whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:26 Blackburn rips a hook to the body. 0:2
0:31 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:48 Blackburn lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Ismael Laguna. 0:4
1:01 Blackburn has Laguna pinned! 0:4
1:05 Blackburn is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Laguna's defense. 0:4
1:17 Blackburn is circling his opponent. 0:4
1:22 Blackburn pins Laguna in the corner! 0:4
1:27 Blackburn is really fluid in his movement. 0:4
1:31 Blackburn feints, looking for an opening. 0:4
1:35 Blackburn tastes Ismael Laguna's jab 2:4
1:50 Laguna pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:4
2:07 Laguna is forced into his own corner... 2:4
2:07 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 4:6
2:22 Blackburn has Ismael Laguna trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:6
2:22 Blackburn gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 4:8
2:41 Laguna misses with that punch. 4:8
2:44 Blackburn sneaks home the right cross. 4:10
3:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 4:10
3:00 The Referee has to get between Laguna and Blackburn as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:12

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Laguna looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Blackburn received a pep talk from Jesus Rivero before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Blackburn fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:10 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:15 Blackburn throws the cross and scores to the head of Ismael Laguna. 0:4
0:29 Jack Blackburn is protecting the body nicely as Ismael Laguna fails to score inside. 0:4
0:31 Blackburn throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:6
0:49 Laguna clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:6
0:58 Blackburn works his way free! 0:6
1:03 Ismael Laguna backs into the right corner. 0:6
1:03 Blackburn moves Laguna back and scores with a hook. 0:9
1:17 Blackburn takes a hard combination from Laguna 4:9
1:17 Blackburn appears to be stunned! 4:9
1:31 Blackburn voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:9
1:36 Laguna is pinned in his opponents corner... 4:9
1:40 Blackburn is giving Laguna a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:9
1:52 Jack Blackburn fires and misses. 4:9
2:02 Blackburn pins Laguna in the corner! 4:9
2:02 Blackburn connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:11
2:16 Blackburn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:11
2:21 Blackburn backs into his own corner... 4:11
2:26 Laguna shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Blackburn flush! 8:11
2:26 Blackburn was stunned by that blow! 8:11
2:42 Blackburn is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:13
2:55 Laguna has Blackburn blocked in! 8:13
3:00 Laguna looks for a breather; he grabs Blackburn and holds on. Blackburn pushes Laguna off and looks for an opening. 8:13
3:00 Christodoulou has to separate the two... 8:13
3:00 Blackburn appears to have this fight under control. 8:13
3:00 There's another round in the books. 7:15

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round. 0:0
0:13 Blackburn circles around the ring. 0:0
0:13 Blackburn is starting to fatigue... 0:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 12th round of this fight. 0:0
0:30 Laguna wraps up Blackburn... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:42 Referee Christodoulou separates the two... 0:0
0:53 Laguna slips out of a corner, as Jack Blackburn attempts to trap him. 0:0
1:00 The action slows as Laguna and Blackburn measure each other up. 0:0
1:15 Laguna doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
1:21 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 0:0
1:31 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Laguna! 0:0
1:40 Blackburn backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
1:45 Ismael Laguna dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Blackburn back on his heels! 5:0
1:45 Blackburn appears shaken by those punches! 5:0
1:54 Jack Blackburn 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. 5:2
2:03 Blackburn is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 5:2
2:12 Oh!!! Laguna unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:2
2:12 Jack Blackburn takes a step back, obviously hurt! 9:2
2:29 Ismael Laguna bounces off the ropes, challenging Blackburn to come get him. 9:2
2:38 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 9:2
2:47 Blackburn and Laguna each take a step back. 9:2
2:52 Blackburn's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 9:2
3:00 Christodoulou has to pull the fighters away from each other as Laguna locks up Blackburn's arms. 9:2
3:00 Christodoulou separates the two fighters. 9:2
3:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 9:3

Fight Result

Dean Stone has the call...

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

Victor Cervantes, Mexico has it 115 to 113

Nelson Vazquez, Puerto Rico scores the bout 115 to 113

Lee McCowan, United States sees the fight 115 to 113

The winner and new IBO champion by unanimous decision is Jack Blackburn!


Score Cards

Victor Cervantes Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ismael Laguna 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 113
Jack Blackburn 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 115

Nelson Vazquez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ismael Laguna 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 113
Jack Blackburn 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 115

Lee McCowan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ismael Laguna 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 113
Jack Blackburn 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 115

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ismael Laguna 27 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 27 27 27 30 339
Jack Blackburn 30 27 27 27 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 27 345


Statistics
Categories Ismael Laguna Jack Blackburn
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 4.08 6.25
Hooks / Round 2.75 4.42
Crosses / Round 2.92 3.67
Combinations / Round 4.42 4.25
Uppercuts / Round 1.83 3.25

Punches Landed / Round 16.00 21.83
Punches Missed / Round 48.67 56.92

Punching Accuracy 24.7% 27.7%

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

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 3 3 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0


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[Fist of Legend]

California Jackie Wilson vs Rodolfo Gonzalez

Fight info: Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2015-2-19, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Ernst Salzgeber, the bout will be scored by the referee and two judges: John McCarthy (United States) and Alfred Buqwana (South Africa), ring card girl is Amber Miller, the fighters will compete for the WTF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, WTF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 50%%/Scorecard after 50%%, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is Rounds
In the red corner: California Jackie Wilson - Record: 11-6-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Rodolfo Gonzalez - Record: 11-7-0 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eduardo Garcia - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Wilson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gonzalez's defense. 0:0
0:22 Wilson has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:30 Wilson isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Gonzalez fits. 0:0
0:35 Gonzalez moves into the far left corner. 0:0
0:40 Wilson fires a left hand that Gonzalez takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:46 Rodolfo Gonzalez lands a crushing hook! 0:5
0:46 How is Wilson standing after that? 0:5
0:57 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 0:5
1:01 Wilson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gonzalez ducks under it. 0:5
1:13 Gonzalez pins Wilson's arms. Now they move apart. 0:5
1:18 Salzgeber is shouting at Gonzalez to break! 0:5
1:27 Gonzalez fires a shot, but it glances off California Jackie Wilson's shoulder. 0:5
1:34 Wilson feints, looking for an opening. 0:5
1:38 California Jackie Wilson slips in a jab to the body 2:5
2:00 Wilson really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 6:5
2:00 Gonzalez appears shaken by those punches! 6:5
2:14 There's a hard shot off the top of Gonzalez's head! 10:5
2:14 Rodolfo Gonzalez suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:5
2:24 Wilson throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Gonzalez. 13:5
2:33 Wilson moves into a neutral corner. 13:5
2:38 Gonzalez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 13:5
2:45 Wilson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 13:5
2:48 California Jackie Wilson forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Rodolfo Gonzalez. 15:5
3:00 Wilson works his way in and leans on Gonzalez... 15:5
3:00 Gonzalez tries to get free... Here comes Salzgeber to break them up... 15:5
3:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Salzgeber motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Gonzalez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:10 Gonzalez retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:14 Wilson just can't find the range with that jab. 0:0
0:22 Wilson rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:39 A brutal cross from Gonzalez connects to the solar plexus! 2:4
0:39 Wilson is hurt! 2:4
0:48 Wilson throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 5:4
0:57 Gonzalez ducks into an uppercut from Wilson. 7:4
1:06 California Jackie Wilson gets the cross through Gonzalez's guard. 9:4
1:20 Wilson doesn't connect with the jab. 9:4
1:30 Wilson launches right a cross to the body. 11:4
1:39 Wilson connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 13:4
1:53 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Wilson! 13:4
2:03 California Jackie Wilson is trapped in his own corner... 13:4
2:07 Gonzalez brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 13:4
2:17 Gonzalez misses wildly with the Hook. 13:4
2:24 We have a lull in the action. 13:4
2:31 California Jackie Wilson wings a big left hand at Gonzalez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 13:4
2:38 Gonzalez drives that short hook into Wilson's midsection! 13:8
2:38 Wilson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 13:8
2:52 That cross from California Jackie Wilson just missed. 13:8
2:55 * Salzgeber is telling Gonzalez to keep his punches up. 13:10
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 14:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Eduardo Garcia was extremely upbeat during the break with Gonzalez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Gonzalez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Wilson on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:15 Eduardo Garcia felt Gonzalez lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:2
0:16 Gonzalez is trapped in Wilson's corner... 0:2
0:21 Gonzalez is protecting the body nicely as Wilson fails to score inside. 0:2
0:36 Wilson is giving Gonzalez a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:2
0:41 Wilson scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 2:2
0:52 Wilson has Gonzalez blocked in! 2:2
0:52 Wilson feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Gonzalez's chin. 4:2
1:01 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 4:2
1:01 Wilson scores with a cross to the ribs. 6:2
1:16 Gonzalez pins Wilson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:2
1:20 Referee Salzgeber has to separate the two... 6:2
1:29 Wilson is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 6:2
1:40 Salzgeber has to separate the two... 6:2
1:44 Wilson looks to his corner. 6:2
1:52 No one is going to confuse Gonzalez with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 6:2
2:03 Wilson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:2
2:05 Gonzalez lands a short left hook to the head. 6:4
2:14 Wilson gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 8:4
2:26 Wilson is really focused in this round. 8:4
2:30 Wilson has Gonzalez cornered! 8:4
2:34 Wilson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gonzalez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:4
2:45 Wilson misses wildly with the hook. 8:4
2:52 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 8:4
2:59 Wilson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:4
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 9:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gonzalez looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Gonzalez lands a wicked hook! 0:4
0:16 That's the punch Gonzalez hoped to land! Wilson looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:4
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:29 Gonzalez connects square to Wilson's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 0:8
0:29 Wilson is reeling after that shot! 0:8
0:44 Gonzalez feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:8
0:52 California Jackie Wilson works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 2:8
1:06 Gonzalez fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:8
1:08 Wilson hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Gonzalez. 4:8
1:26 Wilson fires and misses. 4:8
1:38 Wilson goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 7:8
1:55 Wilson whiffs with the cross. 7:8
1:57 Gonzalez doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 7:11
2:10 Gonzalez bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 7:13
2:23 Gonzalez is really focused in this round. 7:13
2:35 Wilson smothers Rodolfo Gonzalez's attack as Gonzalez tries to get off some shots inside. 7:13
2:37 Rodolfo Gonzalez takes a solid cross from Wilson. 10:13
2:51 Wilson usues his legs to avoid Gonzalez's punches. 10:13
3:00 Gonzalez has California Jackie Wilson trapped! 10:13
3:00 Gonzalez leaves the jab just short. 10:13
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 10:15

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gonzalez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:17 Wilson lands a devastating cross! 4:0
0:17 Gonzalez looks shaken! 4:0
0:21 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:32 Wilson has Gonzalez trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:0
0:37 Watch Wilson move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Gonzalez off balance. 4:0
0:47 Gonzalez picks off the jab by California Jackie Wilson. 4:0
0:54 Gonzalez slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:58 Wilson lands a hard hook! 8:0
0:58 Gonzalez was stunned by that blow! 8:0
1:11 Wilson buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 11:0
1:20 Rodolfo Gonzalez retreats into a neutral corner. 11:0
1:20 Wilson is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 13:3
1:33 Wilson ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 16:3
1:44 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 16:3
1:48 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 16:3
1:48 Gonzalez unleashes a fusilade of punches to California Jackie Wilson's head. 16:6
1:57 Wilson pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 18:6
2:06 Wilson lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Gonzalez from the outside. 21:6
2:19 Gonzalez lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Wilson took it well. 21:9
2:36 Gonzalez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 21:9
2:38 Wilson scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Gonzalez's jaw. 23:9
2:50 Gonzalez pins Wilson in the corner! 23:9
2:50 Gonzalez forces the action inside with an arcing cross to California Jackie Wilson's head. 23:12
3:00 Gonzalez traps Wilson in the corner! 23:12
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 25:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:11 Wilson tastes Gonzalez's jab 0:2
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:19 Whatever Eduardo Garcia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gonzalez has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:2
0:26 Gonzalez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Wilson's head? 0:6
0:26 Wilson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:6
0:46 Gonzalez's not even close with the jab. 0:6
0:48 Great work to the body by Wilson as he scores with both hands. 3:6
1:10 Wilson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:6
1:21 Gonzalez fires and misses. 3:6
1:28 Gonzalez steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 3:6
1:36 Gonzalez suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 3:6
1:44 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 3:6
1:48 Gonzalez has Wilson pinned! 3:6
1:48 Rodolfo Gonzalez continues to pop the jab 3:8
2:13 Gonzalez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Wilson back on his heels! 3:12
2:13 That blast sent Wilson reeling into the ropes! 3:12
2:25 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 3:12
2:30 Wilson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:12
2:36 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 3:12
2:40 Gonzalez jolts California Jackie Wilson with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 3:15
2:49 Wilson eats a sizzling hook from Gonzalez that has him backing up! 3:18
3:00 Gonzalez fires a volley of punches but Wilson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:18
3:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 3:19

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Pete Brodsky seemed to pump up Wilson between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Wilson does a great job of moving as Gonzalez tries to work inside. 0:0
0:15 Wilson scores with quick series of shots to the body of Gonzalez. 2:0
0:19 Gonzalez is starting to suck wind... 2:0
0:19 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:28 Gonzalez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:0
0:33 Gonzalez is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 2:0
0:37 Wilson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:0
0:54 Wilson backs into the far corner. 4:0
0:54 Gonzalez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:2
1:09 Gonzalez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:2
1:21 Salzgeber has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gonzalez locks up Wilson's arms. 4:2
1:30 Referee Salzgeber separates the two... 4:2
1:40 Wilson takes a hard combination from "El Gato" 4:6
1:40 Gonzalez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:6
1:49 Wilson backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
1:53 Gonzalez fires a lead right that Wilson manages to avoid. 4:6
1:56 Wilson's jab connects to Gonzalez's head 6:6
2:00 Gonzalez is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 6:6
2:08 Gonzalez slides into the corner... 6:6
2:13 Wilson is literally dancing circles around Rodolfo Gonzalez this round. 6:6
2:22 Wilson is either lucky or has radar. Gonzalez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:6
2:24 Wilson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:6
2:40 Gonzalez catches Wilson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:10
2:40 That punch may have stunned Wilson momentarily. 8:10
2:50 Rodolfo Gonzalez goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 8:13
3:00 Gonzalez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:13
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 9:14

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 California Jackie Wilson looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Wilson backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:15 Gonzalez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Wilson. 0:0
0:18 Wilson lands a nice cross but Gonzalez turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:26 Pete Brodsky knows Wilson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:32 Wilson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:0
0:40 Both fighters let their hands go with Gonzalez coming out on top in that melee. 4:3
0:57 Gonzalez grabs and holds Wilson... 4:3
1:06 Wilson works his way free! 4:3
1:15 Gonzalez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:3
1:25 Gonzalez looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 4:3
1:27 Wilson scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 7:3
1:39 * Salzgeber steps in and admonishes Wilson for head butting. 9:3
1:48 Wilson lunges with his head nailing Gonzalez squarely. There is no doubt that was intentional and Salzgeber is screaming at Wilson to clean up his act! 9:3
1:57 Rodolfo Gonzalez is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 9:3
2:05 Wilson is moving around the ring nicely. 9:3
2:14 Wilson attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 9:3
2:28 Wilson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gonzalez blocks it. 9:3
2:36 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 9:3
2:39 The action slows as Wilson and Gonzalez measure each other up. 9:3
2:43 Gonzalez retreats into a neutral corner. 9:3
2:48 Wilson is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Gonzalez to chase him. 9:3
3:00 Gonzalez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:3
3:00 It looks like Wilson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:3
3:00 The bell stops the action as Wilson and Gonzalez go back to their corners. 11:3

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Eduardo Garcia not only gave Gonzalez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Wilson. Now it's up to Gonzalez to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Wilson slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Gonzalez has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Wilson. 0:0
0:17 Salzgeber moves them apart. 0:0
0:25 Gonzalez drills Wilson with a solid jab. 0:2
0:38 Wilson is forced into his own corner... 0:2
0:42 Rodolfo Gonzalez is off target with that jab. 0:2
0:52 Wilson backs into the right corner. 0:2
0:56 Gonzalez lands a vicious uppercut! 0:7
0:56 California Jackie Wilson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:7
1:06 Gonzalez retreats to his own corner... 0:7
1:10 Wilson lands a hard uppercut! 4:7
1:10 "El Gato" Gonzalez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:7
1:24 Gonzalez picks off the jab thrown by Wilson. 4:7
1:30 Gonzalez is really focused in this round. 4:7
1:33 Wilson bangs a right cross off the face of Gonzalez. 6:7
1:46 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Gonzalez has gotten the better of the exchange. 8:10
2:03 Gonzalez works free! He backs to ring center, with Wilson following. 8:10
2:13 Wilson moves into the left corner. 8:10
2:18 Gonzalez is holding on to Wilson. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:10
2:22 Gonzalez pushes Wilson away. 8:10
2:31 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:10
2:36 California Jackie Wilson uses his shoulder to force Gonzalez out of the clinch. 8:10
2:40 Gonzalez looks to his corner. 8:10
2:47 Wilson looks to work the body, but Rodolfo Gonzalez covers up nicely. 8:10
3:00 Wilson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:10
3:00 Gonzalez is gasping for air!! 13:10
3:00 Wilson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:10
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 13:9

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:14 Wilson lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 2:0
0:19 Wilson is losing his legs... 2:0
0:39 Wilson traps Gonzalez in the corner! 2:0
0:44 Wilson misses with that punch. 2:0
0:46 Gonzalez lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:2
0:58 Wilson is blocked in his opponents corner... 2:2
1:02 Gonzalez lets his hands go inside, but California Jackie Wilson protects his body well. 2:2
1:04 Wilson tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:2
1:18 Gonzalez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
1:20 Wilson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:2
1:35 Gonzalez grabs Wilson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Salzgeber has to force Gonzalez to let go. 6:2
1:40 Gonzalez finally lets go of Wilson. 6:2
1:48 The action is back in the center of the ring. 6:2
1:52 Salzgeber warns Gonzalez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 6:2
2:03 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:2
2:11 Wilson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Gonzalez 8:2
2:26 Wilson pins Gonzalez in the corner! 8:2
2:26 That straight cross from Wilson tagged Gonzalez. He came right up the middle with that punch. 11:2
2:36 * Salzgeber is telling Wilson to quit holding and hitting. 14:2
2:55 Wilson glances a hook off Rodolfo Gonzalez's side. 16:2
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 16:2

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wilson and Gonzalez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 11. 0:0
0:10 Wilson moves into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:14 Gonzalez's misses as Wilson backpedals away. 0:0
0:21 Gonzalez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:21 At least two of those shots really hurt Gonzalez! 4:0
0:38 Gonzalez lands a paralyzing hook! 4:4
0:38 Wilson appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:4
0:58 Wilson pins Gonzalez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:4
1:07 Wilson and Rodolfo Gonzalez each take a step back. 4:4
1:11 Gonzalez steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:4
1:15 A quick jab to the body scores for Wilson 6:4
1:26 Wilson is really focused in this round. 6:4
1:35 Wilson has freed himself from Gonzalez. They move quickly to ring center. 6:4
1:46 California Jackie Wilson wraps his arms around Gonzalez. 6:4
1:58 Salzgeber separates the two... 6:4
2:13 Gonzalez connects with a vicious hook! 6:8
2:13 Gonzalez sent Wilson reeling with that punch! 6:8
2:17 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 6:8
2:38 Gonzalez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:8
2:47 Referee Salzgeber is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 6:8
2:58 Wilson unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Gonzalez's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 8:8
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Wilson's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 11. 7:9

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 Wilson got some great advice from Pete Brodsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:11 Gonzalez holds his arms up in disgust as Wilson holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:20 Gonzalez pushes Wilson away. 0:0
0:25 Gonzalez has Wilson trapped! 0:0
0:29 Gonzalez telegraphed that shot and Wilson ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:31 Wilson slips in a quick cross. 2:0
0:45 Wilson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Gonzalez with his hands by his sides. 2:0
0:51 Wilson lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
1:03 Gonzalez has Wilson blocked in! 4:0
1:07 Rodolfo Gonzalez throws a flurry of punches but Wilson either blocks or slips them. 4:0
1:19 Wilson clinches... Gonzalez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
1:24 Salzgeber has to break them apart. 4:0
1:33 Rodolfo Gonzalez just comes up short with the combination. 4:0
1:35 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Wilson blasts home a hook. 6:0
1:47 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:0
1:52 That hook from Gonzalez lands with some authority! 6:4
1:52 Wilson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:4
2:09 Salzgeber tries to separate the boxers but Wilson has a vice-like grip on Gonzalez. 6:4
2:24 Salzgeber moves in to break the clinch. 6:4
2:36 Gonzalez traps Wilson's gloves under his arms, forcing Salzgeber to break them up. 6:4
2:45 Salzgeber pries them apart. 6:4
2:55 Gonzalez swings...and misses. 6:4
2:57 Gonzalez tries a hook but Wilson blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 8:4
3:00 Wilson appears to have this fight under control. 8:4
3:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 7:4

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Jimmy Lennon is ready with the call...

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

John McCarthy, United States sees the fight 8 to 4

Alfred Buqwana, South Africa scores it 6 to 4

Ernst Salzgeber, Austria scores the fight 7 to 4

And your winner and still WTF champion by unanimous decision California Jackie Wilson!!!


Score Cards

John McCarthy Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
California Jackie Wilson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8
Rodolfo Gonzalez 1 1 1 1 4

Alfred Buqwana Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
California Jackie Wilson 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
Rodolfo Gonzalez 1 1 1 1 4

Ernst Salzgeber Round Total
Austria 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
California Jackie Wilson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7
Rodolfo Gonzalez 1 1 1 1 4

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
California Jackie Wilson 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 21
Rodolfo Gonzalez 2 3 3 1 3 12


Statistics
Categories California Jackie Wilson Rodolfo Gonzalez
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 8.25 2.75
Hooks / Round 6.50 6.83
Crosses / Round 8.83 3.25
Combinations / Round 5.33 2.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.58 3.33

Punches Landed / Round 32.50 18.42
Punches Missed / Round 61.58 72.92

Punching Accuracy 34.5% 20.2%

Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1

Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 8 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 0


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[Fist of Legend]

Julio Cesar Chavez vs Ken Buchanan

Fight info: Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2015-2-19, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Kenny Bayless, the bout will be scored by three judges: Raul Ortega (United States), Moo-Hong Moon (South Korea) and Derek Milham (Australia), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, 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: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 12-3-3 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: Ken Buchanan - Record: 14-4-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Spider Kelly

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Chavez and Buchanan their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:13 Buchanan takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 4:0
0:13 Ken Buchanan appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:26 Chavez is pinned in his own corner... 4:0
0:30 Buchanan is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:0
0:35 Buchanan is motioning with his gloves for Chavez to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 4:0
0:37 Buchanan retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:37 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Buchanan. 6:3
0:47 Chavez moves into a neutral corner. 6:3
0:47 Buchanan gets in a hook to the body of Julio Cesar Chavez. 6:5
0:56 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 6:5
1:01 Chavez wraps up Buchanan... Neither fighter will break... 6:5
1:11 Bayless is shouting at Chavez to break! 6:5
1:21 Chavez lands a powerful cross right on the button! 10:5
1:21 Buchanan is going to need to regroup after that blow... 10:5
1:35 Buchanan is trying to free his gloves from under Chavez's gloves. 10:5
1:44 Bayless has to break them apart. 10:5
1:59 Chavez pins Buchanan in the corner! 10:5
2:03 Chavez looks for a breather; he grabs Buchanan and holds on. Buchanan pushes Chavez off and looks for an opening. 10:5
2:08 Bayless has to break the clinch. 10:5
2:26 Chavez traps Buchanan in the corner! 10:5
2:30 Chavez just misses with a huge shot as Buchanan chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:5
2:37 A big uppercut from Buchanan lands with serious impact! 10:9
2:37 Chavez is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 10:9
2:54 Chavez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 10:9
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 10:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Buchanan looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:14 Chavez catches Buchanan with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:0
0:27 Chavez has Buchanan trapped in the upper neutral corner... 2:0
0:31 Chavez's misses as Ken Buchanan backpedals away. 2:0
0:38 Julio Cesar Chavez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:4
0:38 That shot has Chavez hurt! 2:4
0:59 Chavez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:4
1:01 Buchanan shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:6
1:15 Chavez comes in low. Buchanan puts a headlock on him. Bayless knocks Buchanan's arm off Chavez's head. 2:6
1:24 Referee Bayless has to separate the two... 2:6
1:36 Buchanan and Chavez are in a clinch, Bayless hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:6
1:45 The Referee breaks it up... 2:6
1:54 Buchanan pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:6
1:59 Buchanan rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:8
2:17 Ken Buchanan tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Chavez. 2:8
2:26 Ken Buchanan steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:8
2:36 Bayless yells at the fighters to separate but Chavez and Buchanan are a tangle of arms. 2:8
2:45 Buchanan pushes Chavez away. 2:8
2:55 Julio Cesar Chavez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Buchanan back into the corner. 2:8
3:00 Ken Buchanan's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:8
3:00 Buchanan shows Julio Cesar Chavez his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 2:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Buchanan looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Ken Buchanan connects with a left-right combo. 0:2
0:32 A quick combination from Buchanan gets through. 0:4
0:50 Buchanan is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:4
0:55 Chavez attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:4
0:57 Buchanan pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:6
1:11 Chavez wraps his arms around Buchanan. 0:6
1:16 * Chavez is hitting on the break and Bayless has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:6
1:30 Chavez feints, looking for an opening. 0:6
1:37 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:6
1:46 Buchanan swings...and misses. 0:6
1:55 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Chavez can land a solid one. 2:6
2:09 Chavez wraps up Buchanan. 2:6
2:13 Chavez and Buchanan each take a step back. 2:6
2:26 Buchanan works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:6
2:42 Chavez lands a wicked hook! 6:6
2:42 Buchanan's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 6:6
2:58 Julio Cesar Chavez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:6
3:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez 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
0:08 Chavez throws the hook and connects. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:22 Chavez lets his hands go inside, but Buchanan protects his body well. 2:0
0:24 Ken Buchanan lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 2:2
0:39 Chavez has Buchanan trapped! 2:2
0:43 That right hand of Chavez's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!! 6:2
0:43 Buchanan seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:2
0:59 Buchanan is either lucky or has radar. Chavez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:2
1:06 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 6:2
1:11 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:2
1:13 Buchanan punishes Chavez with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Chavez up. 6:5
1:22 Buchanan is blocked in his own corner... 6:5
1:22 * Bayless is telling Chavez to quit holding and hitting. 10:5
1:40 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 10:5
1:52 Chavez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:5
1:55 Buchanan gets his head on the chest of Chavez as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 10:7
2:04 Chavez drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Buchanan. 13:7
2:26 Buchanan pins Chavez's arms! The fighters are tied up... 13:7
2:30 Now they break clean. 13:7
2:35 Chavez looks to his corner. 13:7
2:42 Chavez works his way in and leans on Buchanan. 13:7
2:46 The action slows for the moment. 13:7
2:51 Buchanan doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 13:9
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Bayless to step in. 15:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Chavez's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Jack Loew knows Buchanan lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Chavez misses with that punch. 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Chavez ties up Buchanan... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 0:0
0:30 Chavez pushes Buchanan away. 0:0
0:35 Buchanan pushes Chavez away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:42 Chavez lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:42 Buchanan looks shaken! 4:0
0:56 Chavez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
0:58 Buchanan rips a hook to the head. 4:2
1:07 Chavez has Ken Buchanan blocked in! 4:2
1:12 Chavez brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:2
1:24 Chavez ambles toward Buchanan. 4:2
1:40 Chavez fires and misses. 4:2
1:48 Buchanan feints, looking for an opening. 4:2
1:51 Chavez gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 4:2
1:56 OH! Chavez landed the big hook flush! 8:2
1:56 How is Buchanan standing after that? 8:2
2:12 Buchanan's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:2
2:15 Buchanan moves into the left corner. 8:2
2:19 Julio Cesar Chavez telegraphed that shot and Ken Buchanan ducks under it easily. 8:2
2:31 Chavez scores with a tremendous left! 13:2
2:31 Buchanan looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 13:2
2:48 Chavez is really focused in this round. 13:2
2:59 Chavez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Buchanan blocks it. 13:2
3:00 There's another round in the books. 15:2

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Ronnie Shields seemed to pump up Chavez between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Buchanan backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:13 Chavez lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:13 Buchanan is reeling.. 4:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:22 Buchanan slides into the corner... 4:0
0:27 Buchanan tries to muscle inside but Chavez clinches him. 4:0
0:31 Buchanan works his way free! 4:0
0:40 Chavez has Buchanan pinned! 4:0
0:45 Chavez lands a hard hook! 9:0
0:45 Buchanan is clutching his side! 9:0
0:59 Chavez cranks up the hook and connects to Buchanan's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:0
0:59 Buchanan seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:0
1:14 Chavez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Buchanan. 14:0
1:18 Buchanan tries to get free... Here comes Bayless to break them up... 14:0
1:26 Solid bodywork by Julio Cesar Chavez as he lands several punches from the inside. 16:0
1:39 Chavez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 16:0
1:42 Buchanan's jab connects to Chavez's head 16:2
1:56 Buchanan picks off the jab thrown by Chavez. 16:2
2:03 Chavez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 16:6
2:03 Chavez was shaken by those blows! 16:6
2:12 Buchanan scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 16:8
2:27 Buchanan is getting frustrated as Chavez continues to hold on to him. Buchanan is punching Chavez's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Bayless pushes the fighters apart. 16:8
2:36 Chavez shoves Buchanan away. 16:8
2:45 Chavez is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Buchanan a decent target to shoot for. 16:8
2:57 Chavez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 16:8
3:00 Chavez spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 16:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Sonoma exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Chavez backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:16 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Buchanan rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:20 Buchanan got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack Loew's instructions work. 0:0
0:21 Chavez slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:21 The fighters are at close quarters now as Buchanan lands a hook downstairs. 0:2
0:34 Julio Cesar Chavez retreats into the near corner. 0:2
0:38 Buchanan grabs Julio Cesar Chavez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Bayless has to force Buchanan to let go. 0:2
0:49 Bayless pries them apart. 0:2
1:01 Chavez throws a crushing right to Buchanan's jaw! 4:2
1:01 Buchanan is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
1:26 That punch actually went behind Chavez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Buchanan. 4:2
1:42 Chavez is challenging Buchanan to fight him and quit clinching. 4:2
1:54 Buchanan uses his shoulder to force Chavez out of the clinch. 4:2
1:59 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 4:2
2:02 Chavez backs into his own corner... 4:2
2:02 Chavez tries a hook but Ken Buchanan blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:4
2:15 Chavez has Buchanan cornered! 4:4
2:20 Chavez just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:4
2:35 Buchanan uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Chavez tries vainly to score. 4:4
2:41 Buchanan lands a hard hook! 4:9
2:41 Chavez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:9
2:55 Chavez picks off the jab by Buchanan. 4:9
3:00 The Referee has to get between Chavez and Buchanan as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 4:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Buchanan is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Chavez leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Buchanan. 0:2
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:16 Jack Loew was really animated in Buchanan's corner and Buchanan was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:17 Chavez traps Buchanan in the corner! 0:2
0:17 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Chavez blasts home a hook. 2:2
0:31 Buchanan has freed himself from Julio Cesar Chavez. They move quickly to ring center. 2:2
0:46 Bayless warns Chavez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:2
1:04 Bayless breaks them up... 2:2
1:14 Chavez can't score with short uppercut inside. Buchanan got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:2
1:16 Buchanan scores with a quick hook to the head of Chavez after Chavez missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:4
1:25 Buchanan traps Chavez in the corner! 2:4
1:30 Buchanan pins Chavez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:4
1:34 Bayless has to separate the two... 2:4
1:43 Buchanan is moving around the ring nicely. 2:4
1:49 Buchanan slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
1:53 Chavez just comes up short with the cross. 2:4
1:56 Buchanan scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:6
2:08 Buchanan is really focused in this round. 2:6
2:17 Chavez is off target with that uppercut. 2:6
2:19 * Buchanan is told to quit rabbit punching by Bayless. 2:8
2:19 * Bayless steps in and deducts a point from Buchanan! 2:8
2:32 Buchanan moves into a neutral corner. 2:8
2:36 Buchanan holds his arms up in disgust as Chavez holds him around his waist. 2:8
2:48 Bayless separates the two... 2:8
2:57 Chavez has Buchanan trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 2:8
3:00 Chavez ties up Buchanan. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:8
3:00 Chavez finally lets go of Buchanan. 2:8
3:00 Chavez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:8
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 1:10

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Jack Loew was extremely upbeat during the break with Buchanan providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Buchanan has Chavez trapped! 0:0
0:07 Buchanan finds a home for his jab, keeping Chavez at bay. 0:2
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:16 Chavez likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Ken Buchanan's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:2
0:33 Buchanan grabs Chavez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:2
0:51 Referee Bayless steps in to break it up. 2:2
1:00 Chavez whiffs with the jab. 2:2
1:02 Buchanan lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:4
1:11 Julio Cesar Chavez lands a short left hook to the head. 4:4
1:28 Chavez moves to the center of the Ring taunting Buchanan with his hands by his sides. 4:4
1:38 Chavez really buried that punch into Buchanan's ribs. 8:4
1:38 Buchanan is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:4
1:47 Buchanan moves into the right corner. 8:4
1:52 Apparently Chavez feels it's a good strategy to hug Buchanan and force Bayless to come separate them. 8:4
1:56 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:4
2:07 * Chavez's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Bayless to keep 'em up. 10:4
2:07 * Chavez is going to have a point deducted for that foul! 10:4
2:16 Buchanan gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Chavez with an uppercut. 10:6
2:26 Chavez doesn't have to look for Buchanan this round as He is right there in front of him. 10:6
2:34 Chavez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:6
2:36 Buchanan with a lead right to the head. 10:8
2:52 Chavez suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 10:8
3:00 Chavez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 10:8
3:00 It looks like "J.C." has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:8
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 12:7

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Buchanan looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Julio Cesar Chavez moves into the upper corner. 0:0
0:14 Buchanan goes downstairs with the hook. 0:2
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:26 Chavez has Buchanan cornered! 0:2
0:30 Chavez connects with a nasty cross! 4:2
0:30 Chavez sent Buchanan reeling with that punch! 4:2
0:44 Buchanan grabs Chavez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:2
0:49 Referee Bayless separates the two... 4:2
1:01 Buchanan grabs and holds Chavez... 4:2
1:06 Bayless steps in and breaks it up. 4:2
1:10 Not much happening at the moment. 4:2
1:17 Oh!!! Chavez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:2
1:17 Buchanan staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:2
1:32 That hook to the body from Chavez had some power behind it. 11:2
1:48 Chavez keeps looking to get inside on Buchanan 11:2
2:00 Chavez throws a flurry of punches but Buchanan either blocks or slips them. 11:2
2:03 Buchanan scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 11:4
2:20 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Buchanan. 11:4
2:22 Buchanan lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Chavez on the end of that punch. 11:6
2:36 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 11:6
2:54 Bayless separates them. 11:6
3:00 Buchanan retreats into a neutral corner. 11:6
3:00 That cross from Chavez just missed. 11:6
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. 13:5

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:14 Buchanan backs into the far left corner. 0:0
0:18 Chavez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:18 Buchanan looks shaken! 4:0
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:34 Buchanan gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 4:2
0:51 There's a straight right by Chavez! 8:2
0:51 That punch really rocked Buchanan! 8:2
1:05 Chavez misses wildly with the hook. 8:2
1:17 Buchanan misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:2
1:23 A brutal cross from Chavez connects to the solar plexus! 12:2
1:23 Buchanan is hurt! 12:2
1:40 Chavez misses with that combination. 12:2
1:52 Chavez is holding... 12:2
2:01 Bayless moves them apart. 12:2
2:10 Chavez fires a shot, but it glances off Buchanan's shoulder. 12:2
2:17 Buchanan moves into a neutral corner. 12:2
2:21 Chavez lands a crushing hook! 16:2
2:21 Ken Buchanan is suddenly in trouble! 16:2
2:35 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 16:2
2:40 Bayless moves in to break the clinch. 16:2
2:49 Chavez connects with a violent uppercut! 20:2
2:49 Buchanan is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 20:2
3:00 Chavez tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 20:2
3:00 The bell ending Round 11 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 20:2

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 12. 0:0
0:07 Chavez received a pep talk from Ronnie Shields before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Chavez scores with a solid hook under the ribs. 3:0
0:12 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:18 * Bayless is telling Buchanan to keep his punches up. 3:2
0:36 Buchanan retreats into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:36 Chavez drives the hook home. 6:2
0:44 Buchanan is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 6:2
0:53 Chavez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 10:2
0:53 Ken Buchanan appears shaken by those punches! 10:2
0:57 Buchanan is starting to fatigue... 10:2
1:10 That was a violent straight right by Chavez! 14:2
1:10 That series of punches rocked Buchanan and he looks to be in trouble. 14:2
1:31 * That punch caught Buchanan clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Buchanan goes down after a delayed reaction to the combination by Chavez! 14:2
1:33 Bayless begins the count... 21:2
1:33 1 21:2
1:34 2 21:2
1:35 3 21:2
1:36 4 21:2
1:36 * Buchanan lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 21:2
1:36 Bayless checks Buchanan closely and will allow the fight to continue. 21:2
1:36 Chavez is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Buchanan's condition and end the fight! 21:2
1:53 * Buchanan goes down!! he walked right into a wicked hook from Chavez!! 21:2
1:55 Bayless moves into position over Buchanan and begins the count 31:2
1:55 1 31:2
1:56 2 31:2
1:57 3 31:2
1:58 4 31:2
1:59 5 31:2
2:00 6 31:2
2:01 7 31:2
2:02 Buchanan makes it to a knee at the count of 8 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 31:2
2:03 9 31:2
2:03 * Buchanan gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 31:2
2:03 Bayless motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 31:2
2:03 Chavez stuns Buchanan. Chavez has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 31:2
2:12 * Chavez connects with a thundering uppercut and Buchanan drops to the canvas! 31:2
2:12 * This fight is over!!! Buchanan has gone down for the third time this round! Chavez wins by TKO! 31:2

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Ben Bentley is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still WBO champion by technical knockout at the 2:13 mark in Round 12 is...

Julio Cesar Chavez!


Score Cards

Raul Ortega Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 105
Ken Buchanan 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 103

Moo-Hong Moon Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 105
Ken Buchanan 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 103

Derek Milham Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 105
Ken Buchanan 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 104

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 30 27 27 29 30 30 28 27 27 30 30 315
Ken Buchanan 30 30 30 28 27 27 30 27 27 27 27 310


Statistics
Categories Julio Cesar Chavez Ken Buchanan
Knockdowns scored 3 0

Jabs / Round 3.00 8.67
Hooks / Round 6.33 3.92
Crosses / Round 5.00 2.00
Combinations / Round 4.25 5.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 2.08

Punches Landed / Round 21.58 21.92
Punches Missed / Round 83.17 16.75

Punching Accuracy 20.6% 56.7%

Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Low Blow 1 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1

Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1 1
Caution 2 1


No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 3
Go for KO 1 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 5 / 2 4 / 0


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

[Fist of Legend]

Benny Leonard vs Alexis Arguello

Fight info: Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2015-2-19, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Esa Lehtosaari, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robin Dolpirre (France), Dave Moretti (United States) and Joseph Ware (United States), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, 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: Benny Leonard - Record: 13-2-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack DeForrest - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Alexis Arguello - Record: 11-3-4 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:09 Leonard has Arguello pinned! 0:0
0:13 Leonard tries to drop the right hand over the top but Alexis Arguello ducks under it. 0:0
0:28 Arguello can't score with short uppercut inside. Leonard got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:34 Leonard quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:0
0:43 Leonard just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:49 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:0
0:53 Leonard scores with a cross to the Boiler. 2:0
1:06 Arguello scores with a cross to the ribs. 2:2
1:15 Arguello lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:4
1:29 Leonard connects with a solid combination! 6:4
1:29 Arguello is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 6:4
1:39 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 6:4
1:44 Leonard attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 6:4
1:46 Arguello scores with quick series of shots to the body of Leonard. 6:6
2:05 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Arguello had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:6
2:12 A short hook to the head by Leonard 8:6
2:26 Leonard fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 10:6
2:35 Leonard doesn't have to look for Arguello this round as He is right there in front of him. 10:6
2:39 Alexis Arguello retreats into the upper left corner. 10:6
2:43 Leonard is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 10:6
3:00 OH! Leonard landed the big hook flush! 14:6
3:00 Arguello is gasping for air!! 14:6
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 15:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Arguello lands a paralyzing cross! 0:5
0:15 Leonard looks stunned! 0:5
0:24 He slides into a neutral corner... 0:5
0:24 Arguello shoots a cross to the midsection. 0:7
0:24 Arguello takes a long look at Leonard to see if he's playing possum. Arguello is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Leonard. 0:7
0:37 Leonard does a great job of moving as Arguello tries to work inside. 0:7
0:43 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 0:7
0:43 Arguello drives a brutal left hook home just above Leonard's trunks. 0:10
0:43 Arguello wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:10
0:56 Arguello lands a strong hook! 0:14
0:56 Leonard looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:14
1:05 Arguello has Leonard cornered! 0:14
1:05 * Lehtosaari is telling Alexis Arguello to quit holding and hitting. 0:17
1:14 Alexis Arguello must sense that he's got Leonard just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 0:17
1:32 Arguello fires and misses. 0:17
1:43 Arguello tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:17
1:59 Arguello slips out of a corner, as Leonard attempts to trap him. 0:17
2:10 Arguello tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Benny Leonard blocks it. 0:17
2:18 Benny Leonard has Arguello blocked in! 0:17
2:18 Arguello tastes Leonard's jab 2:17
2:32 Arguello fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:17
2:39 Arguello's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 2:17
2:47 Arguello grabs and holds Leonard... 2:17
2:51 * Lehtosaari is telling Arguello he wants a clean break. 2:17
3:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:18

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Leonard is trying to free his gloves from under Arguello's gloves. 0:0
0:17 Lehtosaari has to separate the two... 0:0
0:22 Benny Leonard pushes Arguello away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:26 Leonard's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:33 Arguello backs into the near corner. 0:0
0:33 Arguello throws a punch and lands. Leonard scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 2:2
0:50 Benny Leonard works his way in and leans on Arguello... 2:2
0:54 Leonard finally lets go of Arguello. 2:2
1:04 The fighters are at ring center... 2:2
1:04 Benny Leonard fires a jab to the body 4:2
1:16 Leonard bangs home a hard cross. 7:2
1:28 Arguello lands a two punch combination to the body 7:4
1:42 Leonard lands a crushing cross! 11:4
1:42 Arguello appears to be stunned! 11:4
1:59 Arguello connects with a solid uppercut to Leonard's head. 11:7
2:13 Arguello connects with a violent hook! 11:11
2:13 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 11:11
2:29 Arguello takes a hard combination from Benny Leonard 15:11
2:29 Arguello is out on his feet after that violent combination! 15:11
2:49 Arguello misses with that combination. 15:11
2:56 We have seen plenty of action in this round 15:11
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 15:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky knows Arguello lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Leonard has Arguello trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Arguello usues his legs to avoid Leonard's punches. 0:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:29 Leonard is flicking the jab, trying to keep Arguello at long range. 0:0
0:38 Arguello works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:45 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Leonard. 3:2
1:03 Lehtosaari yells at the fighters to separate but Leonard and Arguello are a tangle of arms. 3:2
1:07 Referee Lehtosaari steps in to break it up. 3:2
1:12 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 3:2
1:19 Arguello fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:2
1:25 Arguello pushes Leonard back to gain room to punch. 3:2
1:31 Leonard moves into the lower corner. 3:2
1:31 Arguello scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 3:4
1:45 Leonard likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Arguello's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 5:4
2:02 Benny Leonard has freed himself from Arguello. They move quickly to ring center. 5:4
2:06 Leonard pins Arguello in the corner! 5:4
2:06 Leonard fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:4
2:15 Leonard scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 9:4
2:34 Leonard throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:4
2:37 Arguello blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 9:7
2:51 Leonard shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Arguello flush! 13:7
2:51 Arguello is staggered... 13:7
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 15:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Arguello got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pete Brodsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Arguello moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:09 Leonard plants a hard cross in Arguello's midsection. 3:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:0
0:18 Leonard scores with a nice right cross. 5:0
0:29 Leonard traps Arguello in the corner! 5:0
0:34 Leonard is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 5:0
0:42 Arguello slides into the corner... 5:0
0:47 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 5:0
0:54 The action slows for the moment. 5:0
1:05 Arguello misses wildly with the Hook. 5:0
1:07 A straight cross from Leonard gets through Arguello's guard. 7:0
1:19 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Leonard and Lehtosaari has stopped the action to scold him 9:0
1:37 Leonard is really focused in this round. 9:0
1:48 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 9:0
1:48 Leonard scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Arguello's jaw. 11:0
2:00 Leonard scores with the jab. 13:0
2:09 Arguello backs into a neutral corner. 13:0
2:09 Leonard lands a hook to the ribs. 15:0
2:24 Arguello lands a smashing cross! 15:4
2:24 That shot has Leonard hurt! 15:4
2:33 Leonard lands the lead cross. 17:4
2:45 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 17:4
2:49 Arguello drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 17:9
2:49 Benny Leonard is reeling.. 17:9
2:58 Arguello flicks a jab to Leonard's stomach 17:11
2:58 Leonard is badly stunned and Arguello will try to finish him off here in the 5th round! 17:11
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 19:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lehtosaari motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:15 Leonard misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:17 Arguello buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Leonard 0:3
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:3
0:32 Leonard has Arguello trapped! 0:3
0:32 A quick combination from Leonard gets through. 2:3
0:47 Leonard is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:3
1:02 Leonard isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Arguello fits. 2:3
1:11 That was a violent straight right by Leonard! 6:3
1:11 That series of punches rocked Arguello and he looks to be in trouble. 6:3
1:24 Leonard misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 8:3
1:38 Leonard wraps his arms around Arguello. 8:3
1:47 Now they break clean. 8:3
1:54 Good work by Arguello as he comes out on top in that exchange. 10:6
2:02 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 10:6
2:11 Leonard is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Arguello. 10:6
2:15 Lehtosaari pries them apart. 10:6
2:28 Arguello pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:6
2:32 Leonard lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Arguello. 13:6
2:44 Arguello follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 13:9
2:58 Arguello clamps Leonard's arms to his side and holds on until Lehtosaari breaks the hold. 13:9
3:00 Arguello uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 13:9
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 14:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:15 Leonard holds his arms up in disgust as Arguello holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:26 Lehtosaari has to break them apart. 0:0
0:26 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:36 That punch actually went behind Leonard's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Arguello. 0:0
0:51 Some nice infighting ends with Leonard getting an uppercut in. 2:0
1:03 Leonard is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:0
1:08 Alexis Arguello's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 2:0
1:15 Leonard is really focused in this round. 2:0
1:23 There's a wicked right by Leonard. He had some steam on that punch. 5:0
1:32 Arguello lands a short hook to the body. 5:2
1:51 Arguello goes downstairs with a right cross. 5:4
2:02 Leonard slides into the corner... 5:4
2:06 Arguello is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Leonard. 5:4
2:11 Leonard eats a jab from Arguello 5:6
2:20 Arguello has Leonard trapped! 5:6
2:25 Cover the kids eyes, Arguello just landed a horrific right to the head of Benny Leonard! 5:11
2:25 Benny Leonard looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 5:11
2:44 Arguello just can't find the range with that jab. 5:11
2:47 Benny Leonard goes downstairs with the hook. 7:11
3:00 Arguello is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Leonard to chase him. 7:11
3:00 Leonard spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 7:13

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Arguello's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Arguello walks in to a glancing hook from Leonard. 2:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:18 Arguello connects with stiff left hook to the body. 2:3
0:32 Arguello tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Leonard. 2:3
0:34 Leonard scores with a glancing cross. 4:3
0:48 Arguello pins Leonard's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:3
0:53 Referee Lehtosaari separates the two... 4:3
0:57 "The Ghetto Wizard" Leonard steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:3
1:09 Arguello is clinching... Leonard is trying to free his gloves... They are under Arguello's arms... 4:3
1:13 Arguello pushes Leonard away. 4:3
1:22 Leonard and Alexis Arguello grab a quick breather. 4:3
1:26 Arguello slides into the corner... 4:3
1:30 Leonard ends up behind Arguello as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:3
1:39 Leonard misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:3
1:50 Leonard throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 7:3
2:05 Leonard drills Arguello with a solid jab. 9:3
2:21 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 9:3
2:25 Lehtosaari separates the two... 9:3
2:38 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Arguello... Now they separate. 9:3
2:49 Arguello tries to get free... Here comes Lehtosaari to break them up... 9:3
2:54 Leonard pins Arguello in the corner! 9:3
2:58 Arguello tries to muscle inside but Leonard clinches him. 9:3
3:00 Lehtosaari steps in and breaks it up. 9:3
3:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:3
3:00 Arguello shows Benny Leonard his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 9:2

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Leonard got some great advice from Danny Florio between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:09 Arguello delivers a cross to the nose of Leonard. 0:3
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:3
0:18 A quick jab to the body scores for Leonard 2:3
0:32 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Arguello. 2:3
0:39 Leonard gets in a short cross to the body. 4:3
0:53 Arguello telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 4:3
0:55 Leonard connects with a cross. 6:3
1:08 Leonard plants a cross on Arguello's rib cage. 8:3
1:13 Arguello is slowing up... 8:3
1:27 Arguello slides into the corner... 8:3
1:32 Leonard is really fluid in his movement. 8:3
1:36 Leonard is really focused in this round. 8:3
1:44 Arguello comes in low. Leonard puts a headlock on him. Lehtosaari knocks Leonard's arm off Alexis Arguello's head. 8:3
2:02 Lehtosaari separates the two fighters. 8:3
2:07 They are back in the center of the ring once again 8:3
2:11 Leonard grabs Arguello again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:3
2:16 Lehtosaari moves in to break the clinch. 8:3
2:23 Arguello moves into a neutral corner. 8:3
2:23 Leonard hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Arguello. 10:3
2:33 Leonard sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 12:3
2:45 Not much steam behind Leonard's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 14:3
2:54 Leonard catches Alexis Arguello with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 16:3
2:58 * There's swelling under Arguello's left eye and it's quite noticeable at this time. 16:3
3:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:3
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. Ali Sonoma is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 16:3

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alexis Arguello was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky seemed to pump up Arguello between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Arguello's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Arguello lands a brutal hook! 0:4
0:13 Leonard is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:4
0:27 Leonard just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:4
0:34 Arguello pushes Leonard away, looking for more space to work in. 0:4
0:45 Leonard takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:9
0:45 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 0:9
0:59 Arguello connects square to Leonard's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 0:14
0:59 Leonard is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:14
1:07 Arguello lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:16
1:07 Arguello picks up the pace sensing he can get Leonard out of there! 0:16
1:21 That hook from Arguello lands with some authority! 0:20
1:21 Leonard appears shaken by that punch! 0:20
1:29 Arguello has Leonard blocked in! 0:20
1:34 Arguello connects with a nasty combination! 0:24
1:34 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Leonard is just trying to hang on! 0:24
1:47 Arguello is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:24
1:54 Leonard is backed into his opponents corner... 0:24
1:58 Alexis Arguello dances gracefully across the canvas 0:24
2:07 Arguello misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:24
2:13 Arguello fires a punch over the jab of Leonard and gets it in for points. 0:26
2:23 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 0:26
2:23 Leonard launches left a cross to the body. 2:26
2:32 Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Arguello on the end of that punch. 4:26
2:37 Arguello doesn't have much left... 4:26
2:41 Leonard lands a rapier like jab to the head of Arguello 6:26
2:57 Alexis Arguello is forced into his opponents corner... 6:26
3:00 Leonard is holding on to Arguello. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:26
3:00 Leonard and Arguello each take a step back. 6:26
3:00 The bell ending Round 10 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 6:27

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 That uppercut from Arguello has some power behind it! 0:4
0:12 Arguello has Benny Leonard in trouble after that punch! 0:4
0:21 Leonard received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:4
0:26 Leonard takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:8
0:26 That punch may have stunned Benny Leonard momentarily. 0:8
0:36 Leonard lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Arguello. 3:8
0:48 Leonard slips inside and lands a hook. 5:8
1:14 Oh!!! Arguello unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:12
1:14 Benny Leonard takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:12
1:33 Arguello drops the right hand flush on Leonard's chin! 5:16
1:33 Benny Leonard was stunned by that blow! 5:16
1:57 Arguello just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:16
1:57 Arguello looks shaken! 9:16
2:02 The swelling under Alexis Arguello's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 9:16
2:07 Leonard slides into his own corner... 9:16
2:11 Arguello just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Benny Leonard with a sharp combination! 9:20
2:11 Leonard is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Arguello just gave him an absolute lacing! 9:20
2:16 Leonard might be blocking some of the blows raining down on him but the majority are getting through. Leonard should take a knee or better yet, Lehtosaari should wave this fight off and let Benny Leonard live to fight another day! 9:20
2:25 Leonard's jab is fast and accurate. 11:20
2:37 The uppercut just landed by Leonard is a nice weapon on the inside. 13:20
2:52 Leonard backs into the right corner. 13:20
2:57 Arguello really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 13:24
2:57 Benny Leonard was shaken by those blows! 13:24
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 13:24
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 14:24

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters come out for the beginning of the 12th Round. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Danny Florio said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Arguello is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Arguello still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Leonard retreats into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:12 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 0:0
0:14 Leonard snakes the jab through Arguello's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:26 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 4:0
0:38 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Leonard is coming out on top. 7:2
0:43 There appears to be increased swelling under Alexis Arguello's left eye. 7:2
0:48 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 7:2
0:52 Arguello traps Leonard's gloves under his arms, forcing Lehtosaari to break them up. 7:2
1:03 Lehtosaari breaks them up... 7:2
1:10 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 7:2
1:10 Leonard throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Alexis Arguello's jaw. 9:2
1:31 Arguello moves to the center of the Ring taunting Leonard with his hands by his sides. 9:2
1:44 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 9:2
1:44 Leonard walks into a hard jab from Arguello 9:5
1:58 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 9:5
2:03 Leonard backs into the far corner. 9:5
2:08 Arguello fires a lead right that Leonard manages to avoid. 9:5
2:10 Great work to the body by Leonard as he scores with both hands. 12:5
2:24 Arguello fires and misses. 12:5
2:26 Leonard cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 15:5
2:31 Alexis Arguello's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 15:5
2:40 Benny Leonard misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 15:5
2:47 Arguello works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 15:7
2:56 Both fighters move back to ring center. 15:7
2:56 Leonard throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 17:7
3:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:7
3:00 Leonard moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 19:7

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in fair shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Danny Florio not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Arguello. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Arguello's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Leonard doesn't connect with the hook. 0:0
0:21 Alexis Arguello has Leonard cornered! 0:0
0:21 Arguello lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:50 Arguello lands a powerful combination right on the button! 0:6
0:50 Leonard was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 0:6
0:55 Leonard is starting to fatigue... 0:6
1:07 Leonard takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 0:10
1:07 That punch really rocked Leonard! 0:10
1:21 Lehtosaari tries to separate the boxers but Arguello has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 0:10
1:25 Referee Lehtosaari has to separate the two... 0:10
1:38 Arguello wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Benny Leonard's defense. 0:10
1:40 Benny Leonard lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 2:10
1:57 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Arguello fails to score inside. 2:10
1:59 Leonard bangs the uppercut home. 4:10
2:12 Arguello is trapped in his own corner... 4:10
2:21 Leonard slides into the corner... 4:10
2:26 Arguello throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:10
2:33 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:10
2:46 Leonard is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 6:10
2:57 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 6:10
3:00 That jab from Arguello just missed. 6:10
3:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 6:10
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 13 comes to an end. 6:10

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Pete Brodsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Arguello providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Alexis Arguello's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Arguello's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Arguello lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Leonard is trying to hang on... 0:4
0:24 Arguello flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:6
0:38 Arguello ties up Leonard... 0:6
0:47 * Arguello is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 0:6
1:05 Arguello fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:6
1:07 Leonard shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:6
1:20 Arguello is pinned in his own corner... 2:6
1:20 Arguello ducks into an uppercut from Leonard. 4:6
1:24 Its obvious that the swelling around Leonard's left eye is rapidly worsening. 4:6
1:37 Arguello just landed a three punch combo! 4:10
1:37 Several solid punches score and Leonard is rattled! 4:10
1:51 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Lehtosaari is going to have to sort this out. 4:10
2:00 Lehtosaari has to break the clinch. 4:10
2:09 Arguello fires a left hand that Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 4:10
2:23 Arguello misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:10
2:32 Arguello has Leonard pinned! 4:10
2:37 Arguello fires a volley of punches but Leonard was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:10
2:39 Leonard gets in a hook to the body of Arguello. 6:10
2:52 Arguello lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 6:10
2:55 Leonard lands a short left hook to the head. 8:10
3:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:10
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:10

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Arguello'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 Leonard wraps up Alexis Arguello. 0:0
0:22 Leonard shoves Arguello away. 0:0
0:26 Danny Florio was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:31 Leonard ties up Arguello. 0:0
0:42 Lehtosaari is shouting at Leonard to break! 0:0
0:51 Leonard grabs Arguello's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Lehtosaari has to force Leonard to let go. 0:0
0:55 Arguello works his way free! 0:0
1:07 Benny Leonard uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Alexis Arguello tries vainly to score. 0:0
1:20 Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Arguello's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
1:22 Leonard gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:0
1:36 Arguello misses with that punch. 2:0
1:47 Benny Leonard clinches... Arguello gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:0
1:52 Arguello pushes Leonard away. 2:0
2:02 You would think Leonard had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Arguello looked trying to score there! 2:0
2:04 Leonard gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
2:08 It seems every shot Arguello takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 4:0
2:18 Arguello looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 4:0
2:29 Arguello moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:2
2:41 Leonard moves into the left corner. 4:2
2:41 Arguello bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:4
2:56 Leonard works free! He backs to ring center, with Alexis Arguello following. 4:4
3:00 Leonard retreats to his opponents corner... 4:4
3:00 Arguello looks for a breather; he grabs Leonard and holds on. Leonard pushes Arguello off and looks for an opening. 4:4
3:00 Lehtosaari separates the two... 4:4
3:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 4:3

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Henry Jones is ready with the call...

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

Robin Dolpirre, France scores the fight 144 to 142

Dave Moretti, United States scores the bout 143 to 142

Joseph Ware, United States scores it 144 to 141

The winner and still WBA champion by unanimous decision is Benny Leonard!


Score Cards

Robin Dolpirre Round Total
France 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 144
Alexis Arguello 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 142

Dave Moretti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 143
Alexis Arguello 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 142

Joseph Ware Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 144
Alexis Arguello 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 30 27 30 29 30 30 27 30 30 27 28 30 28 27 28 431
Alexis Arguello 27 30 27 28 27 27 30 27 27 30 29 27 29 30 30 425


Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Alexis Arguello
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 7.40 3.80
Hooks / Round 5.33 3.87
Crosses / Round 9.80 5.47
Combinations / Round 4.33 3.87
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 4.33

Punches Landed / Round 31.27 21.33
Punches Missed / Round 26.33 69.07

Punching Accuracy 54.3% 23.6%

Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 3

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 1


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

[Fist of Legend]

Barney Ross vs Floyd Mayweather Jr

Fight info: Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2015-2-19, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Sutherland (United States), Barry Druxman (United States) and Donald Balas (United States), ring card girl is Janice Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Barney Ross - Record: 13-3-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Floyd Mayweather Jr - Record: 12-3-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Drakulich 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
0:15 Mayweather Jr feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:21 Ross pins Mayweather Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Ross whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:37 Ross misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:44 Floyd Mayweather Jr lands a paralyzing cross! 0:4
0:44 Ross is staggered... 0:4
1:02 Mayweather Jr lands a brutal hook! 0:8
1:02 Ross was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:8
1:11 Ross lets a quick hook go, catching Mayweather Jr moving in. 2:8
1:20 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 2:8
1:23 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 2:8
1:29 Ross scores with several light punches to the head. 4:8
1:42 Solid bodywork by Ross as he lands several punches from the inside. 6:8
2:01 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:8
2:06 Ross takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 6:12
2:06 Ross suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 6:12
2:21 Mayweather Jr lands a strong uppercut! 6:16
2:21 Ross is reeling.. 6:16
2:34 Mayweather Jr is jockeying for position as he tries to force Barney Ross back into the corner. 6:16
2:39 Mayweather Jr retreats into the lower right corner. 6:16
2:39 There's some nice hand speed. Ross fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 8:16
2:53 Ross fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:16
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 9:17

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ross and Mayweather Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Mayweather Jr smothers Ross's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:23 Drakulich breaks them up... 0:0
0:27 Mayweather Jr digs two shots to the body and then rips Ross with a short uppercut on the inside. 0:3
0:41 Ross cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Floyd Mayweather Jr had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:3
0:47 Mayweather Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:3
0:53 Ross lands consecutive uppercuts to Mayweather Jr's midsection. 2:3
1:05 Ross is motioning with his gloves for Mayweather Jr to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 2:3
1:23 Mayweather Jr pins Barney Ross's arms. Now they move apart. 2:3
1:34 Mayweather Jr finally lets go of Barney Ross. 2:3
1:38 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:3
1:45 Ross gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:3
2:14 That punch actually went behind Floyd Mayweather Jr's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ross. 4:3
2:26 Ross goes straight at Mayweather Jr, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 4:3
2:30 Mayweather Jr slides into his own corner... 4:3
2:30 Mayweather Jr tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Barney Ross lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 7:3
2:43 Both fighters move to ring center. 7:3
2:43 Ross lands a jab to the midsection 9:3
3:00 You would think Mayweather Jr had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Ross looked trying to score there! 9:3
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Janice Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 11:2

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Ace Miller was really animated in Ross's corner and Ross was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Floyd Mayweather Jr pins Ross in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Mayweather Jr grabs Ross's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Drakulich has to force Mayweather Jr to let go. 0:0
0:21 Mayweather Jr pushes Ross away. 0:0
0:25 Mayweather Jr's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:28 Ross is forced into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:28 Mayweather Jr connects with a cross to Ross's body. 0:2
0:43 Ross has his arms wrapped around Mayweather Jr... Now they separate. 0:2
0:58 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
1:05 Ross retreats into a neutral corner. 0:2
1:10 Mayweather Jr just comes up short with the combination. 0:2
1:12 Ross flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:2
1:24 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 4:4
1:38 Mayweather Jr lands a wicked uppercut! 4:8
1:38 Ross appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:8
1:49 He backs into a neutral corner. 4:8
1:49 Mayweather Jr's jab connects to Ross's head 4:10
2:04 That uppercut from Ross lands with some authority! 8:10
2:04 Mayweather Jr takes a step back, obviously hurt! 8:10
2:14 Ross turns on the hook and drives it home under Mayweather Jr's elbows. 11:10
2:23 Mayweather Jr gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 11:10
2:23 Mayweather Jr buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 11:13
2:37 Ross is protecting the body nicely as Mayweather Jr fails to score inside. 11:13
2:57 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. 11:13
3:00 Ross is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Mayweather Jr a decent target to shoot for. 11:13
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Drakulich to step in and break it up. 11:14

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr and Ross square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:15 Ross is holding on to Mayweather Jr. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:20 Drakulich has to separate the two... 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:24 George Chemeres was extremely upbeat during the break with Mayweather Jr providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:29 Mayweather Jr lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 0:4
0:29 Ross is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:42 Ross is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Mayweather Jr can't throw punches, I guess. 0:4
0:51 Drakulich separates them. 0:4
0:59 * There's a caution to Mayweather Jr about throwing shots to the kidneys. 0:7
1:22 Ross clinches... Mayweather Jr gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:7
1:32 Drakulich has to break the clinch. 0:7
1:37 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Ross can land a solid one. 2:7
2:00 A big cross from Ross lands with serious impact! 7:7
2:00 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that blow! 7:7
2:19 Mayweather Jr catches Ross with a right hand to the face. 7:9
2:33 Ross forces his way inside. 7:9
2:38 Ross traps Mayweather Jr in the corner! 7:9
2:42 Look out! That was a straight right by Ross! 11:9
2:42 Mayweather Jr appears shaken by that punch! 11:9
2:51 Barney Ross lands a cross to the body. 13:9
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 13:9

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Mayweather Jr's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Mayweather Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:14 Ross slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:31 Ross tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Mayweather Jr. 2:0
0:38 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:0
0:46 Floyd Mayweather Jr uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ross tries vainly to score. 2:0
0:53 Mayweather Jr pulls his trunks up. 2:0
1:05 Mayweather Jr has Ross trapped! 2:0
1:09 Ross takes a heavy hook downstairs. 2:4
1:09 Ross is suddenly in trouble! 2:4
1:30 Mayweather Jr is stalking his opponent. 2:4
1:35 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:4
1:39 Ross wings a big left hand at Mayweather Jr but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:4
1:51 Ross misses with that punch. 2:4
1:57 Ross has Mayweather Jr pinned! 2:4
2:02 Ross connects with a violent uppercut! 6:4
2:02 How is Mayweather Jr standing after that? 6:4
2:16 Barney Ross picks off the jab thrown by Mayweather Jr. 6:4
2:23 Ross lands a rapier like jab to the head of Mayweather Jr 8:4
2:40 Ross tries to drop the right hand over the top but Mayweather Jr ducks under it. 8:4
2:42 Mayweather Jr buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Ross 8:7
2:51 Ross is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 10:7
3:00 And that ends Round number 5. 11:8

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:21 Mayweather Jr is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:25 Ross got some great advice from Ace Miller between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:26 Ross drills Mayweather Jr with a solid jab. 2:0
0:43 Mayweather Jr is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 2:0
0:55 It's a sweet uppercut by Mayweather Jr! He snapped Ross's head straight back with that punch! 2:4
0:55 Ross was staggered by that punch! 2:4
1:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:4
1:22 Mayweather Jr tries to get free... Here comes Drakulich to break them up... 2:4
1:37 Mayweather Jr grabs Ross. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:4
1:41 Mayweather Jr and Ross each take a step back. 2:4
1:51 Mayweather Jr looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 2:4
1:53 Ross scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 4:4
2:02 Mayweather Jr moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
2:02 Ross snakes the jab through Mayweather Jr's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:4
2:11 Ross with a lead right to the head. 8:4
2:29 Ross charges in but Mayweather Jr avoids the rush. 8:4
2:41 Ross is off target with that cross. 8:4
2:50 Ross feints, looking for an opening. 8:4
2:57 Ross backs off to hitch up his trunks. 8:4
3:00 Mayweather Jr is blocked in his own corner... 8:4
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 9:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Janice Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:20 Mayweather Jr's not even close with the uppercut. 0:0
0:22 Ross throws the cross and scores to the head of Mayweather Jr. 2:0
0:27 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:39 Mayweather Jr charges Barney Ross trying to get inside 2:0
0:47 Ross tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:0
1:01 Mayweather Jr is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 4:0
1:06 Ross is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:14 Hide the china because Mayweather Jr is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 4:0
1:26 Ross attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:0
1:41 Ross misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
2:00 Mayweather Jr does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ross's punches in close. 4:0
2:03 Floyd Mayweather Jr throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Ross 4:3
2:17 Mayweather Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ross with a sharp combination! 4:7
2:17 How is Ross standing after those shots? 4:7
2:31 Drakulich has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ross locks up Floyd Mayweather Jr's arms. 4:7
2:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:7
2:50 Mayweather Jr steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:7
2:58 Ross traps Mayweather Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Drakulich breaks it up. 4:7
3:00 Drakulich separates the two fighters. 4:7
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 4:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:05 Ross received a pep talk from Ace Miller before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:10 Barney Ross looks to work the body, but Mayweather Jr covers up nicely. 0:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:18 Ross is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:22 Mayweather Jr lands a solid uppercut! 0:4
0:22 Barney Ross is clutching his side! 0:4
0:39 Ross swings...and misses. 0:4
0:50 Mayweather Jr slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:55 Mayweather Jr is trying to free his gloves from under Barney Ross's gloves. 0:4
0:59 Drakulich steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
1:04 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Mayweather Jr! Ross flashes a quick smile at Floyd Mayweather Jr as if to acknowledge the blow. 0:7
1:16 Mayweather Jr retreats to his opponents corner... 0:7
1:16 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Ross who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:7
1:33 Ross doesn't connect with the jab. 2:7
1:44 Mayweather Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:11
1:44 At least two of those shots really hurt Ross! 2:11
1:58 Mayweather Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:11
2:07 Ross slides into the corner... 2:11
2:12 Mayweather Jr scores with a winging right! Ross's head snapped back violently with that punch! 2:15
2:12 Ross seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:15
2:26 Mayweather Jr shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ross flush! 2:20
2:26 That was a beautiful shot, Ross's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 2:20
2:39 Ross just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:24
2:39 Ross was shaken by those blows! 2:24
2:57 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:24
3:00 Ross shoves Mayweather Jr away. 2:24
3:00 It looks like Mayweather Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:24
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 1:25

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:06 Whatever George Chemeres said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Mayweather Jr has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:07 Ross moves into the far corner. 0:0
0:11 Mayweather Jr just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:11 Ross was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:25 Mayweather Jr grabs and holds Ross... 0:4
0:29 Drakulich moves them apart. 0:4
0:38 Mayweather Jr can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
0:40 Ross lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Mayweather Jr on the end of that punch. 2:4
0:56 Mayweather Jr approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Ross any room to breathe. 2:4
1:00 "Money" is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:09 Ross holds his arms up in disgust as Floyd Mayweather Jr holds him around his waist. 2:4
1:13 Drakulich moves in to break the clinch. 2:4
1:19 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Mayweather Jr lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ross. 2:6
1:36 Mayweather Jr smothers Ross's attack as Ross tries to get off some shots inside. 2:6
1:48 Mayweather Jr just misses with a huge shot as Ross chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:6
1:59 Mayweather Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ross's defense. 2:6
2:01 Barney Ross throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 4:6
2:19 Mayweather Jr can't score with short uppercut inside. Barney Ross got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:6
2:26 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 4:6
2:30 Circling left, Mayweather Jr looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ross. 4:6
2:37 Mayweather Jr has Barney Ross trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 4:6
2:37 Mayweather Jr punishes Ross with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Ross up. 4:9
2:54 Floyd Mayweather Jr works his way in and leans on Ross... 4:9
2:58 Now they break clean. 4:9
3:00 Mayweather Jr misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:9
3:00 Mayweather Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:9
3:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 4:9

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Mayweather Jr is holding... 0:0
0:26 Drakulich has to break them apart. 0:0
0:26 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:39 Ross has Mayweather Jr blocked in! 0:0
0:39 Ross gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:53 Mayweather Jr lands a devastating hook! 2:4
0:53 That punch really rocked Ross! 2:4
1:13 That was a violent straight right by Ross! 6:4
1:13 Floyd Mayweather Jr appears shaken by those punches! 6:4
1:22 Mayweather Jr forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ross. 6:6
1:55 Barney Ross scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:6
1:55 Mayweather Jr is gasping for air!! 11:6
2:04 Mayweather Jr scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 11:8
2:13 Ross gets in a hook to the body of Mayweather Jr. 13:8
2:23 Mayweather Jr has Ross cornered! 13:8
2:23 The fighters are throwing punches now! Mayweather Jr is being much more effective in this exchange. 15:11
2:27 A small mouse has formed under Mayweather Jr's right eye. 15:11
2:32 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 15:11
2:39 Drakulich tries to separate the boxers but Floyd Mayweather Jr has a vice-like grip on Ross. 15:11
2:44 Referee Drakulich has to separate the two... 15:11
2:48 Ross's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 15:11
2:56 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 15:11
3:00 Ross works his way free! 15:11
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 15:11

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 George Chemeres not only gave Mayweather Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ross. Now it's up to Mayweather Jr to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Mayweather Jr backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:07 Ross rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:20 Ross misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
0:22 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Mayweather Jr lands the right hand. 2:2
0:39 Ross has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Mayweather Jr. 2:2
0:48 Drakulich is shouting at Ross to break! 2:2
1:01 Ross wraps up Floyd Mayweather Jr. 2:2
1:11 Referee Drakulich steps in to break it up. 2:2
1:23 Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:2
1:30 Ross scores with the jab. 4:2
1:43 Ross bores in determined to maul Mayweather Jr 4:2
1:53 Ross fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:2
1:55 Floyd Mayweather Jr lands a two punch combination to the body 4:4
2:11 Ross looks for a breather; he grabs Mayweather Jr and holds on. Mayweather Jr pushes Ross off and looks for an opening. 4:4
2:15 * Drakulich steps in and admonishes Mayweather Jr for hitting on the break. 4:4
2:29 Ross rips a hook to the head. 6:4
2:45 Ross wraps up Mayweather Jr... Neither fighter will break... 6:4
2:49 Referee Drakulich separates the two... 6:4
2:59 Ross leans on the ropes and motions for Mayweather Jr to come in. 6:4
3:00 Drakulich yells at the fighters to separate but Ross and Mayweather Jr are a tangle of arms. 6:4
3:00 Drakulich separates the two... 6:4
3:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 6:4

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Mayweather Jr is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Mayweather Jr misses with that uppercut. 0:0
0:16 Barney Ross misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
0:25 Ross got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ace Miller's instructions work. 2:0
0:25 Mayweather Jr has Ross trapped! 2:0
0:29 Mayweather Jr lands a hard hook! 2:4
0:29 Ross was shaken by that blow! 2:4
0:47 Mayweather Jr pushes Ross then steps away from him. 2:4
0:55 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:4
0:55 Floyd Mayweather Jr throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:6
1:00 Barney Ross is breathing heavily... 2:6
1:04 Mayweather Jr has Ross blocked in! 2:6
1:09 Mayweather Jr is clinching. Drakulich better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:6
1:19 Drakulich separates the two... 2:6
1:33 Mayweather Jr wraps his arms around Ross. 2:6
1:37 Ross pushes Floyd Mayweather Jr away. 2:6
1:42 Mayweather Jr moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:8
1:59 That combination from Mayweather Jr has some power behind it! 2:13
1:59 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Ross is just trying to hang on! 2:13
2:12 Mayweather Jr lets his hands go inside, but Ross protects his body well. 2:13
2:15 Ross fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:13
2:24 Mayweather Jr has Barney Ross pinned! 4:13
2:28 Mayweather Jr is clinching... Ross is trying to free his gloves... They are under Mayweather Jr's arms... 4:13
2:39 Drakulich pries them apart. 4:13
2:48 Mayweather Jr fires and misses. 4:13
3:00 Apparently Mayweather Jr feels it's a good strategy to hug Ross and force Drakulich to come separate them. 4:13
3:00 * Ross is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Drakulich has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:13
3:00 It looks like Floyd Mayweather Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:13
3:00 That ends Round 12... But the fighters are still punching! Now Drakulich jumps between them. 4:13

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Mayweather Jr's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Mayweather Jr ties up Ross. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:22 Mayweather Jr uses his shoulder to force Ross out of the clinch. 0:0
0:26 George Chemeres seemed to pump up Mayweather Jr between rounds. 0:0
0:31 Ross lands a vicious uppercut! 4:0
0:31 Mayweather Jr is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:43 Ross pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:0
0:47 Floyd Mayweather Jr seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 6:0
0:55 Ross sneaks home the right cross. 8:0
1:04 Mayweather Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 8:0
1:08 Ross tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Mayweather Jr blocks it. 8:0
1:18 Barney Ross is really focused in this round. 8:0
1:26 Ross tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:0
1:38 Ross leaves the jab just short. 8:0
1:45 Mayweather Jr connects with a solid uppercut! 8:4
1:45 That's the punch Mayweather Jr hoped to land! Barney Ross looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:4
1:58 Mayweather Jr scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:6
2:15 Ross grabs Mayweather Jr again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:6
2:20 Ross finally lets go of Mayweather Jr. 8:6
2:24 Mayweather Jr's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:6
2:35 Mayweather Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 8:6
2:49 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:6
2:49 Ross scores with a quick hook to the head of Mayweather Jr after Mayweather Jr missed with a wild shot of his own. 10:6
3:00 Mayweather Jr just comes up short with the uppercut. 10:6
3:00 Mayweather Jr appears to have this fight under control. 10:6
3:00 Drakulich motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 13. 10:5

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mayweather Jr looks to be in excellent shape as Round 14 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Floyd Mayweather Jr is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Mayweather Jr still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Barney Ross has Mayweather Jr pinned! 0:0
0:07 Ross lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:12 It doesn't look like Ross has much left at all. 2:0
0:12 There appears to be increased swelling under Mayweather Jr's right eye. 2:0
0:25 Mayweather Jr works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
0:34 Floyd Mayweather Jr has Ross trapped in the near right neutral corner... 2:0
0:39 Floyd Mayweather Jr doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Ross's head? 2:5
0:39 Mayweather Jr has Ross in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:5
0:51 Floyd Mayweather Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 2:5
0:56 Ross misses wildly with the hook. 2:5
1:08 Ross picks off the uppercut by Mayweather Jr. 2:5
1:10 Ross gets the cross through Mayweather Jr's guard. 4:5
1:20 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:5
1:24 Mayweather Jr doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:5
1:34 Mayweather Jr tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 4:5
1:47 Ross feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Mayweather Jr's chin. 6:5
2:05 Mayweather Jr connects with a vicious uppercut! 6:9
2:05 What a devastating shot, Ross looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 6:9
2:15 Ross retreats into the lower right corner. 6:9
2:19 Mayweather Jr patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Ross little room to move. 6:9
2:32 Mayweather Jr just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:13
2:32 Ross in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:13
2:44 Ross shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:13
2:57 Ross is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Mayweather Jr. 8:13
3:00 * Ross is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 8:13
3:00 There's another round in the books. 8:14

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:08 Ace Miller knows Ross lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Floyd Mayweather Jr's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Mayweather Jr's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Ross has Mayweather Jr blocked in! 0:0
0:09 Ross lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
0:35 Ross is either lucky or has radar. Mayweather Jr's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
0:37 A quick jab from Ross connects. 4:0
0:54 Ross brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:0
1:04 Ross bulls his way inside, pushing Mayweather Jr up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 4:0
1:12 Barney Ross lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:0
1:22 Ross backs into his own corner... 6:0
1:26 Mayweather Jr looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Ross. 6:0
1:31 Ross backs into a neutral corner. 6:0
1:35 A brutal combination from Mayweather Jr connects to the solar plexus! 6:4
1:35 Those punches hurt Ross and he looks to hang on. 6:4
1:55 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 6:4
2:04 Ross just can't find the range with that hook. 6:4
2:11 Mayweather Jr lands a hard hook! 6:8
2:11 That shot has Ross hurt! 6:8
2:20 Floyd Mayweather Jr fires a jab to the body 6:10
2:30 Ross lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:10
2:44 Ross misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:10
2:51 Ross takes a hard combination from Mayweather Jr 8:14
2:51 Ross's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 8:14
3:00 Maybe they ought to nickname Ross "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 8:14
3:00 Drakulich moves them apart. 8:14
3:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 9:16

Fight Result

Here's Pat Harker with the call...

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

David Sutherland, United States has it 143 to 142

Barry Druxman, United States sees the fight 144 to 143

Donald Balas, United States scores the fight 143 to 142

The winner and new WBC champion by unanimous decision is Floyd Mayweather Jr!


Score Cards

David Sutherland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Barney Ross 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 142
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 143

Barry Druxman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Barney Ross 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 143
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 144

Donald Balas Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Barney Ross 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 142
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Barney Ross 27 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 27 30 30 28 30 27 27 427
Floyd Mayweather Jr 30 27 30 28 27 27 30 30 30 27 28 29 27 30 30 430


Statistics
Categories Barney Ross Floyd Mayweather Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 6.53 3.73
Hooks / Round 6.67 5.73
Crosses / Round 5.60 5.07
Combinations / Round 3.07 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 2.73

Punches Landed / Round 25.20 20.47
Punches Missed / Round 58.93 39.93

Punching Accuracy 30.0% 33.9%

Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Kidney Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 2 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 5 / 2 5 / 2


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

[Fist of Legend]

Henry Armstrong vs Roberto Duran

Fight info: Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden, 2015-2-19, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Jose Cobian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rocky Burke (United States), Michael Fischer (Germany) and Michael Pernick (United States), ring card girl is Jackie 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: 15-2-1 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
In the blue corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 15-2-1 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Freddie Brown

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:11 Armstrong is motioning with his gloves for Duran to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:14 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:19 Armstrong just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:26 Duran cranks up the hook and connects to Armstrong's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:5
0:26 Armstrong is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:5
0:39 Duran slides into the corner... 0:5
0:39 Armstrong moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:5
0:56 Armstrong lands a devastating hook! 6:5
0:56 Duran looks shaken! 6:5
1:13 A brutal combination from Armstrong connects to the solar plexus! 10:5
1:13 Duran was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 10:5
1:23 Armstrong's jab is fast and accurate. 12:5
1:38 Armstrong drives that short hook into Duran's midsection! 17:5
1:38 Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 17:5
1:46 Armstrong doesn't have to look for Roberto Duran this round as He is right there in front of him. 17:5
1:54 Duran telegraphed that shot and Armstrong ducks under it easily. 17:5
1:56 Armstrong rakes Duran with some solid shots to the head and body. 20:5
2:05 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 20:5
2:13 Duran wraps his arms around Armstrong. 20:5
2:31 Cobian is shouting at Roberto Duran to break! 20:5
2:36 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 20:5
2:40 Roberto Duran lands a solid hook! 20:10
2:40 Armstrong is hurt! 20:10
2:52 Armstrong moves into the right corner. 20:10
2:57 Armstrong takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 20:15
2:57 Henry Armstrong seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 20:15
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 20:15

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighters come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:16 Armstrong shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Duran flush! 4:0
0:16 Duran's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:0
0:25 Armstrong's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:31 Duran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Armstrong blocks it. 4:0
0:33 Several solid punches from Henry Armstrong land, stopping Duran in His tracks. 7:0
0:49 Armstrong's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 7:0
0:52 Armstrong winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Roberto Duran. 7:3
1:05 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 7:3
1:13 Roberto Duran with a lead right to the head. 7:5
1:30 Duran fires a shot, but it glances off Henry Armstrong's shoulder. 7:5
1:45 Duran is protecting the body nicely as Armstrong fails to score inside. 7:5
1:56 Duran really buried that punch into Armstrong's ribs. 7:9
1:56 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble! 7:9
2:11 Armstrong takes a heavy cross downstairs. 7:13
2:11 Henry Armstrong was stunned by that blow! 7:13
2:28 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Duran rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 7:13
2:44 Duran lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Armstrong on the end of that punch. 7:15
2:48 Henry Armstrong is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 7:15
2:55 Duran slides into a neutral corner... 7:15
2:55 Armstrong scores with several light punches to the head. 9:15
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:16

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:14 Roberto Duran backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:14 Armstrong lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:27 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
0:29 That was smooth combination from Duran as he lands effectively from the outside. 2:3
0:49 Duran frees himself from Armstrong's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:3
1:00 Armstrong pins Duran in the corner! 2:3
1:04 Armstrong lands a vicious cross! 6:3
1:04 Roberto Duran seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:3
1:19 Duran grabs and holds Armstrong... 6:3
1:34 Cobian has to break them apart. 6:3
1:39 Duran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:3
1:43 Duran lands a wicked combination! 6:7
1:43 Henry Armstrong is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 6:7
1:56 Armstrong lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Duran back on his heels. 9:7
2:09 Duran backs into a neutral corner. 9:7
2:09 Armstrong lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 11:7
2:27 Armstrong's not even close with the jab. 11:7
2:29 Duran rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Armstrong. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 11:10
2:38 Armstrong is keeping away from the ropes. 11:10
2:43 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. 11:10
2:52 Armstrong is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:10
3:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 13:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong and Duran square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:10 Duran takes a cross to the head from Armstrong. 2:0
0:18 Jack DeForrest was really animated in Armstrong's corner and Henry Armstrong was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:20 A quick combination from Roberto Duran gets through. 2:2
0:29 Armstrong throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Duran's jaw. 4:2
0:50 Duran is off target with that jab. 4:2
1:02 Armstrong lands a hard hook! 8:2
1:02 Duran is reeling.. 8:2
1:18 Duran lands a powerful cross right on the button! 8:6
1:18 Armstrong suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 8:6
1:23 Armstrong seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 8:6
1:32 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 8:6
1:39 Henry Armstrong is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 8:6
1:43 Roberto Duran is blocked in his own corner... 8:6
1:48 Armstrong tries to drop the right hand over the top but Duran ducks under it. 8:6
1:54 Oh!!! Duran unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:11
1:54 That shot buckled Henry Armstrong's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 8:11
2:05 Duran scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:13
2:17 Armstrong throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 11:13
2:31 Armstrong fires a volley of punches but Duran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:13
2:41 We have seen plenty of action in this round 11:13
2:48 Armstrong will tie a guy up if he has to. 11:13
2:57 Cobian separates the two... 11:13
3:00 Armstrong brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 11:13
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 12:13

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Armstrong'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
0:21 Duran lands a crushing hook! 0:4
0:21 Armstrong is clutching his side! 0:4
0:34 Armstrong retreats into the upper left corner. 0:4
0:38 Duran has his arms wrapped around Armstrong... Now they separate. 0:4
0:43 Cobian has to break the clinch. 0:4
1:10 Henry Armstrong traps Duran in the corner! 0:4
1:14 Armstrong lands a strong uppercut! 4:4
1:14 And Roberto Duran's in big trouble now! 4:4
1:27 Duran has Armstrong trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:4
1:27 Duran pushes Armstrong away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 4:7
1:47 Duran is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Armstrong. 4:7
1:56 Duran tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:7
2:03 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Duran is coming out on top. 6:10
2:08 There appears to be increased swelling under Henry Armstrong's right eye. 6:10
2:15 Duran gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 6:10
2:20 Duran pummels Armstrong, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 6:14
2:20 How is Henry Armstrong standing after those shots? 6:14
2:30 Armstrong retreats into a neutral corner. 6:14
2:34 Armstrong just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:18
2:34 Armstrong is gasping for air!! 6:18
2:39 Armstrong is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 6:18
2:43 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 6:18
2:51 Duran misses wildly with the Hook. 6:18
2:53 Armstrong bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:18
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 5 comes to an end. 8:19

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Armstrong and Duran leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Armstrong is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Armstrong still has distension. 0:0
0:11 A big hook from Armstrong lands with serious impact! 5:0
0:11 That punch may have stunned Duran momentarily. 5:0
0:25 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Duran covers up nicely. 5:0
0:32 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 5:0
0:41 Armstrong wings a big left hand at Duran but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:0
0:48 Duran just landed a three punch combo! 5:4
0:48 Henry Armstrong seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 5:4
1:02 Armstrong uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Duran tries vainly to score. 5:4
1:09 Armstrong lands a hard cross! 9:4
1:09 Roberto Duran looks like he was hurt by that punch! 9:4
1:22 Duran gets off a jab to the solar plexus 9:6
1:37 Armstrong flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 11:6
1:46 Duran has Armstrong cornered! 11:6
1:51 Duran is literally dancing circles around Armstrong this round. 11:6
1:55 Duran scores with a quick hook to the head of Armstrong after Henry Armstrong missed with a wild shot of his own. 11:8
2:05 Duran is trapped in his own corner... 11:8
2:09 Armstrong lands a paralyzing combination! 15:8
2:09 Roberto Duran appears shaken by those punches! 15:8
2:14 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Duran's left eye. 15:8
2:19 There's some nice hand speed. Armstrong fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 17:8
2:37 Duran's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 17:8
2:43 Henry "Hurrican Hank" Armstrong feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 17:8
2:48 Roberto Duran does a great job of moving as Henry Armstrong tries to work inside. 17:8
3:00 Duran can't score with short uppercut inside. Armstrong got his gloves in front of the punch. 17:8
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Cobian to step in and break it up. 17:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Paddy Flood was extremely upbeat during the break with Duran providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong'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
0:09 Armstrong has Duran trapped! 0:0
0:13 Armstrong fires and misses. 0:0
0:23 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:23 Both men go at it at ring center, with Duran having the upper hand. 2:3
0:27 Armstrong seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 2:3
0:41 Armstrong does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Duran's punches in close. 2:3
0:48 Armstrong connects square to Duran's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 6:3
0:48 How is Duran standing after that? 6:3
0:59 Armstrong's cross finds a home on Roberto Duran's jaw. 8:3
1:15 Armstrong is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 8:3
1:25 OH! Duran landed the big hook flush! 8:8
1:25 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble! 8:8
1:40 A lead right scores big for Duran. He stunned Armstrong with that one. 8:11
1:45 The increased swelling around the right eye of Armstrong is fast becoming a hindurance. 8:11
1:54 Duran is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 8:11
2:02 Armstrong is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 8:11
2:14 Armstrong is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:11
2:16 Armstrong ducks into an uppercut from Duran. 8:13
2:25 Roberto Duran has Armstrong pinned! 8:13
2:30 That was a violent straight right by Duran! 8:17
2:30 That shot has Henry Armstrong hurt! 8:17
2:44 Duran lands a smashing hook! 8:21
2:44 Armstrong looks shaken! 8:21
2:48 There has to be something done about the swelling around Armstrong's right eye as it continues to worsen. 8:21
2:53 Duran blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 8:24
3:00 Duran pins Armstrong in the corner! 8:24
3:00 Roberto Duran voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:24
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Armstrong and Duran really went at it. 9:26

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong's corner gave his swelling priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of preventing it from worsening. 0:0
0:14 Henry Armstrong forces his way inside. 0:0
0:27 Duran does a great job smothering Armstrong's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:0
0:29 Duran throws the hook and connects. 0:2
0:42 Armstrong delivers a cross to the nose of Roberto Duran. 3:2
0:55 That punch actually went behind Armstrong's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Duran. 3:2
1:02 Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:2
1:02 Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:2
1:07 The swelling is increasing around Duran's left. 7:2
1:19 Henry Armstrong wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Duran's defense. 7:2
1:21 Duran lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Armstrong's ribs. 7:5
1:33 Armstrong slides into his own corner... 7:5
1:38 Duran scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:10
1:38 Armstrong was stunned by that blow! 7:10
1:42 The swelling under Armstrong's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 7:10
1:47 That straight cross from Duran tagged Armstrong. He came right up the middle with that punch. 7:13
1:57 Duran scores big with that hook to the jaw of Armstrong. "Hurrican Hank" Armstrong took a step back after absorbing that shot. 7:16
2:11 Henry Armstrong just can't find the range with that uppercut. 7:16
2:18 Both fighters move to ring center. 7:16
2:22 That uppercut from Roberto Duran has some power behind it! 7:20
2:22 Armstrong is going to need to regroup after that blow... 7:20
2:27 Armstrong's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:20
2:39 Henry Armstrong tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Duran. 7:20
2:46 Duran lands a strong uppercut! 7:24
2:46 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble! 7:24
2:50 Cobian surely can't let this go on much longer, Armstrong is taking a pounding! 7:24
3:00 Armstrong misses wildly with the hook. 7:24
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 8:25

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Armstrong got some great advice from Jack DeForrest between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face Henry Armstrong looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 3:0
0:20 Armstrong lands a solid uppercut! 7:0
0:20 Duran looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:0
0:25 The swelling around Duran's left eye is worsening. 7:0
0:33 Duran has Armstrong blocked in! 7:0
0:38 Duran is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 7:0
0:47 Armstrong lands a brutal combination! 12:0
0:47 Duran takes a vicious series of punches from Armstrong and he is hurt! 12:0
0:56 Armstrong moves into the left corner. 12:0
0:56 Duran pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 12:3
1:01 Armstrong's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 12:3
1:10 Armstrong connects with a solid hook! 16:3
1:10 That was a beautiful shot, Duran's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 16:3
1:14 Duran is starting to suck wind... 16:3
1:14 The swelling under Duran's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 16:3
1:23 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Armstrong is scoring more than Duran. 19:5
1:33 The fighters are at ring center... 19:5
1:37 Armstrong just misses with a huge shot as Duran chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 19:5
1:52 Armstrong connects with a devastating hook to the head, he hits like a Mule! 23:5
1:52 Duran is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 23:5
1:56 The swelling under Duran's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 23:5
2:01 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 23:5
2:08 Armstrong pins Duran's arms! The fighters are tied up... 23:5
2:13 Cobian separates the two fighters. 23:5
2:17 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 23:5
2:25 Duran landed a sharp combination that rocked Armstrong back on his heels! 23:9
2:25 Armstrong was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 23:9
2:29 It looks like Duran and Armstrong are slowing up... 23:9
2:41 Armstrong is clinching... Duran is trying to free his gloves... They are under Armstrong's arms... 23:9
2:46 Armstrong uses his shoulder to force Duran out of the clinch. 23:9
2:50 Armstrong steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 23:9
2:54 Duran has Henry Armstrong cornered! 23:9
2:54 A quick hook to the body by Duran 23:11
2:59 It seems every shot Armstrong takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 23:11
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 23:12

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Paddy Flood knows Duran lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Duran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Duran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Duran a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong is fading... 0:0
0:38 Armstrong scores with a winging right! Duran's head snapped back violently with that punch! 4:0
0:38 Duran is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:0
0:52 Armstrong connects with a vicious cross! 8:0
0:52 Duran is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:0
1:06 OH! Henry Armstrong landed the big hook flush! 12:0
1:06 Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:0
1:10 Its obvious that the swelling around Armstrong's left eye is rapidly worsening. 12:0
1:20 Armstrong plods forward. 12:0
1:24 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 12:0
1:32 Duran is either lucky or has radar. Henry Armstrong's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 12:0
1:39 Duran connects with a nasty cross! 12:4
1:39 Duran has Armstrong in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 12:4
1:43 The swelling around Armstrong's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:4
1:48 Armstrong has Duran trapped! 12:4
1:52 Duran smothers Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 12:4
1:59 There's a straight right by Duran! 12:9
1:59 Duran has Armstrong hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 12:9
2:12 That was a violent straight right by Roberto Duran! 12:14
2:12 Armstrong is reeling.. 12:14
2:17 Armstrong looks to be losing his legs. 12:14
2:17 Armstrong's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 12:14
2:26 Duran throws a crushing right to Henry Armstrong's jaw! 12:18
2:26 Armstrong is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 12:18
2:34 Armstrong retreats to his opponents corner... 12:18
2:39 Duran throws a flurry of punches but Armstrong either blocks or slips them. 12:18
2:50 Duran misses with that combination. 12:18
3:00 Duran slips out of a corner, as Armstrong attempts to trap him. 12:18
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 14:19

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks a bit disgusted as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack DeForrest's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Duran'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 comes in low. Duran puts a headlock on him. Cobian knocks Duran's arm off Armstrong's head. 0:0
0:22 Cobian moves them apart. 0:0
0:29 Henry Armstrong has Duran cornered! 0:0
0:33 Armstrong clamps Duran's arms to his side and holds on until Cobian breaks the hold. 0:0
0:38 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:45 Armstrong has Duran trapped! 0:0
0:50 That hook from Armstrong snapped Duran's head back violently! 4:0
0:50 Armstrong sent Duran reeling with that punch! 4:0
0:59 Duran is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:0
1:06 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 4:0
1:08 Duran fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:2
1:18 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 4:2
1:22 Armstrong pins Duran's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:2
1:27 Cobian separates them. 4:2
1:37 Armstrong pushes Duran away, looking for more space to work in. 4:2
1:45 Armstrong feints to the head before burying the hook in Duran's side. 7:2
1:49 There has to be something done about the swelling around Duran's left eye as it continues to worsen. 7:2
2:00 Duran eats a left-right from Armstrong 9:2
2:13 Henry Armstrong rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 11:2
2:17 Both fighters look fatigued... 11:2
2:27 Armstrong fires a left hand that Roberto Duran takes high on the shoulder. 11:2
2:29 Thats a nice combination to the body by Duran. 11:4
2:34 Armstrong's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 11:4
2:48 Armstrong misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 11:4
2:51 Duran scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Armstrong. 11:7
3:00 Duran is forced into his own corner... 11:7
3:00 Armstrong ties up Duran... 11:7
3:00 Cobian pries them apart. 11:7
3:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:7
3:00 There's another round in the books. 11:6

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 12 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Henry Armstrong is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong scores with a classic left-right combination. 3:0
0:16 Duran has Henry Armstrong trapped in the right neutral corner... 3:0
0:16 Duran's jab connects to Armstrong's head 3:2
0:25 Jack DeForrest seemed to pump up Armstrong between rounds. 3:2
0:28 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 3:2
0:33 * Armstrong looks like he's now favoring his hand. Maybe he's injured it. 3:2
0:37 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:42 Armstrong takes a hard combination from Duran 3:6
0:42 Armstrong was shaken by that blow! 3:6
0:51 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 3:6
0:51 Duran scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 3:9
0:55 The swelling around Armstrong's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 3:9
1:05 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:9
1:08 A hard cross from Duran finds Armstrong's Chin. 3:12
1:20 Armstrong retreats into a neutral corner. 3:12
1:25 Roberto Duran lets his hands go inside, but Armstrong protects his body well. 3:12
1:27 Armstrong shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 5:12
1:45 * Cobian is telling Armstrong to keep his punches up. 7:12
1:58 Duran's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:12
2:10 Armstrong moves into a neutral corner. 7:12
2:10 Roberto Duran and Henry Armstrong are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Duran having the edge. 9:15
2:30 Armstrong misses with that punch. 9:15
2:37 Armstrong is trapped in the corner... 9:15
2:37 Duran lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 9:17
2:42 Armstrong's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Duran. 9:17
2:53 Armstrong glances a hook off Duran's side. 11:17
3:00 It looks like Duran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:17
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 9:18

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Duran's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Armstrong has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Duran'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
0:11 Henry Armstrong cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Roberto Duran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:23 That uppercut from Henry Armstrong lands with some authority! 4:0
0:23 Duran appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:35 He retreats into the right corner. 4:0
0:40 Armstrong just comes up short with the combination. 4:0
0:42 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Roberto Duran can land a solid one. 4:2
0:56 Armstrong really buried that punch into Roberto Duran's ribs. 8:2
0:56 Duran is hurt! 8:2
1:00 Duran's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:2
1:08 Duran is really working that hook to the body of Armstrong. 8:5
1:12 The swelling around Armstrong's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:5
1:21 Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:5
1:28 Duran is staying at the center of the ring. 8:5
1:33 Duran is doing a great job keeping his distance. 8:5
1:40 Armstrong moves into the near right corner. 8:5
1:45 Armstrong takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 8:10
1:45 Armstrong is reeling after that shot! 8:10
1:59 Armstrong lands a hard hook! 12:10
1:59 Roberto Duran was stunned by that blow! 12:10
2:19 Armstrong misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:10
2:21 Duran lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Armstrong. 12:13
2:32 Roberto Duran launches a strong uppercut that connects to Armstrong's jaw. 12:16
2:36 Armstrong's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 12:16
2:46 Armstrong is holding... 12:16
2:57 Armstrong pushes Duran away. 12:16
3:00 Duran appears to have this fight under control. 12:16
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:17

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong's cutman does a nice job on Armstrong's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Roberto Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:09 Henry Armstrong lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Duran. 3:0
0:18 Henry Armstrong received a pep talk from Jack DeForrest before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 3:0
0:22 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:0
0:48 Armstrong is challenging Duran to fight him and quit clinching. 3:0
0:52 Referee Cobian has to separate the two... 3:0
1:01 Duran is moving around the ring nicely. 3:0
1:10 Duran has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Armstrong. 3:0
1:19 Cobian moves in to break the clinch. 3:0
1:24 Duran goes downstairs with the hook. 3:2
1:38 Duran grabs Armstrong's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cobian has to force Duran to let go. 3:2
1:42 Duran shoves Armstrong away. 3:2
1:50 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 3:2
1:53 Henry Armstrong misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 5:2
1:57 Its obvious that the swelling around Armstrong's left eye is rapidly worsening. 5:2
2:03 Duran retreats into the right corner. 5:2
2:07 Roberto Duran holds his arms up in disgust as Armstrong holds him around his waist. 5:2
2:12 * The referee cautions Armstrong about leaning on Duran's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 5:2
2:25 * Cobian is all over Duran for a low blow and he better clean up his act immediately. 5:5
2:39 Armstrong's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:5
2:57 Armstrong just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:5
2:57 That series of punches rocked Duran and he looks to be in trouble. 9:5
3:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 6:5

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Armstrong is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Duran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Duran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Henry Armstrong has Duran trapped! 0:0
0:12 Armstrong attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:0
0:19 Duran fires and misses. 0:0
0:26 Armstrong connects with a violent combination! 5:0
0:26 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Duran is just trying to hang on! 5:0
0:42 Armstrong fires and misses. 5:0
0:53 Henry Armstrong's misses as Duran backpedals away. 5:0
1:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 5:0
1:04 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Cobian is going to have to sort this out. 5:0
1:13 Cobian breaks them up... 5:0
1:23 Duran tries to muscle inside but Henry Armstrong clinches him. 5:0
1:27 Referee Cobian separates the two... 5:0
1:34 Duran retreats to his own corner... 5:0
1:39 Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:0
1:53 Armstrong scores with a tremendous left! 9:0
1:53 Duran appears to be stunned! 9:0
1:57 Duran seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 9:0
2:07 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 9:0
2:22 Armstrong doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Duran's head? 14:0
2:22 Duran was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 14:0
2:38 Armstrong is holding on to Duran. He seems to be taking a breather. 14:0
2:53 Cobian separates the two... 14:0
3:00 You would think Duran had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Armstrong looked trying to score there! 14:0
3:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 15. 12:1

Fight Result

Chuck Hull has the call...

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

Rocky Burke, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Roberto Duran

Michael Fischer, Germany scores the bout 143 to 142 for Henry Armstrong

Michael Pernick, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for ...

...Roberto Duran

Your winner and new IBF champion by split decision is Roberto Duran!


Score Cards

Rocky Burke Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 142
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 143

Michael Fischer Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 143
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 142

Michael Pernick Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 142
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 28 30 30 427
Roberto Duran 27 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 29 27 27 428


Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Roberto Duran
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 5.40 5.53
Hooks / Round 5.33 5.27
Crosses / Round 4.20 4.40
Combinations / Round 4.80 4.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.67 5.47

Punches Landed / Round 24.40 25.33
Punches Missed / Round 74.40 29.80

Punching Accuracy 24.7% 45.9%

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

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 8 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 7 / 4 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 1 / 0


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[armageto]

Some good title fights this week. Duran and Armstrong was a great fight as I anticipated. I'm sure they will meet again down the road.

[Jpreisser]

Yes, great fight. I would love to do it again. It's too bad this wasn't 20, it seems had "Hands of Stone" reeling near the end.