LTW Season Week 25 MDT Group Stage Groups E,D,C

[Fist of Legend]

Sam Langford vs Battling Nelson

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Gustavo Padilla, the bout will be scored by three judges: Doug Tucker (United States), Rodolfo Maldonado (Panama) and Ricardo Duncan (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: Sam Langford - Record: 14-7-3 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gore - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Battling Nelson - Record: 11-10-3 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Ted Bentham

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:21 Nelson leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:28 Nelson and Langford go toe to toe with Nelson getting the better of it. 2:3
0:41 Nelson telegraphed that shot and Langford ducks under it easily. 2:3
0:44 Langford lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:3
0:54 Battling Nelson throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 4:5
1:17 Nelson leans on the ropes and motions for Langford to come in. 4:5
1:21 Nelson lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 4:7
1:34 Nelson gets in a hook to the body of Langford. 4:9
1:43 Langford tastes Nelson's jab 4:11
1:52 Langford moves into the upper corner. 4:11
1:57 Nelson pins Langford's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:11
2:06 Nelson shoves Langford away. 4:11
2:11 Nelson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:11
2:20 Nelson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:11
2:26 Langford scores with a winging right! Nelson's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:11
2:26 Battling Nelson was stunned by that blow! 8:11
2:40 Langford is either lucky or has radar. Nelson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:11
2:42 Langford lands a short hook to the body. 10:11
3:00 Nelson's not even close with the jab. 10:11
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Padilla to step in and break it up. 10:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighters come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:12 Langford has Battling Nelson trapped! 0:0
0:16 Langford keeps looking to get inside on Nelson 0:0
0:21 Sam Colonna was extremely upbeat during the break with Nelson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:21 Nelson is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:21 Langford goes downstairs with the hook. 2:0
0:38 Langford just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:40 Nelson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Sam Langford 2:2
1:03 Nelson comes in low. Langford puts a headlock on him. Padilla knocks Langford's arm off Nelson's head. 2:2
1:08 Padilla steps in and breaks it up. 2:2
1:16 Langford has Nelson trapped in the upper neutral corner... 2:2
1:21 Sam Langford really buried that punch into Nelson's ribs. 6:2
1:21 Nelson is clutching his side! 6:2
1:30 Nelson retreats into a neutral corner. 6:2
1:30 Nelson eats a jab from Sam Langford 8:2
1:44 Langford charges Battling Nelson trying to get inside 8:2
1:57 The fighters are at ring center... 8:2
1:57 Langford throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 11:2
2:15 Nelson clamps Langford's arms to his side and holds on until Padilla breaks the hold. 11:2
2:26 Padilla has to break them apart. 11:2
2:30 Nelson backs off to hitch up his trunks. 11:2
2:38 Nelson pins Langford's arms! The fighters are tied up... 11:2
2:43 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:2
2:52 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 11:2
2:58 Nelson ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 11:4
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 13:3

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Nelson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Langford slides into the corner... 0:0
0:09 Langford takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 0:2
0:18 Nelson misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:4
0:32 Nelson ties up Langford. 0:4
0:37 Battling Nelson pushes Langford away. 0:4
0:48 Nelson is holding on to Langford. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
0:52 Nelson uses his shoulder to force Langford out of the clinch. 0:4
1:00 Langford lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:4
1:14 Langford launches a wild overhand blow from the cheap seats and it lands with a sickening thud! 6:4
1:14 Nelson was shaken by that blow! 6:4
1:23 Both fighters move to ring center. 6:4
1:28 Langford grabs Nelson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Padilla has to force Langford to let go. 6:4
1:32 Nelson pushes Langford away. 6:4
1:40 Langford is really focused in this round. 6:4
1:47 Langford scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:4
1:59 Nelson has Langford blocked in! 8:4
2:04 Battling Nelson misses wildly with the hook. 8:4
2:06 Langford fires the jab. It finds its target. 10:4
2:15 Langford has Nelson pinned! 10:4
2:20 Langford wraps up Nelson... Neither fighter will break... 10:4
2:35 Langford finally lets go of Nelson. 10:4
2:44 Nelson takes a hard combination from Langford 14:4
2:44 What a beautiful combination! Nelson might not survive this... 14:4
2:58 That cross from Langford lands with some authority! 19:4
2:58 Nelson is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 19:4
3:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 19:3

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sam Langford is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Langford received a pep talk from Bill Gibson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Nelson backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:13 Langford misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:15 Nelson bangs the uppercut home. 0:2
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:34 Nelson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
0:36 Sam Langford gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 2:2
0:45 Nelson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:4
0:55 The cross scores for Nelson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:6
1:05 Langford is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:6
1:05 Nelson flicks a lead right to the head of Langford. 2:8
1:14 Nelson pins Langford in the corner! 2:8
1:19 Nelson tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:8
1:28 Sam Langford lands a smashing cross! 6:8
1:28 Nelson was stunned by that blow! 6:8
1:39 Nelson connects with an uppercut to the head of Langford. 6:10
1:56 Langford lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nelson. 6:10
2:08 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:10
2:12 Referee Padilla steps in to break it up. 6:10
2:22 Nelson looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:10
2:24 Langford bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:10
2:33 Langford fires a solid combination. 10:10
2:51 Langford has freed himself from Nelson. They move quickly to ring center. 10:10
3:00 Nelson misses wildly with the Hook. 10:10
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! 11:11

Round 5
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 5. 0:0
0:06 Bill Gibson not only gave Langford encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Nelson. Now it's up to Langford to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Langford has Nelson cornered! 0:0
0:06 Langford bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:15 Battling Nelson was hearing it from Sam Colonna between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 2:0
0:17 Langford takes a cross to the head from Nelson. 2:2
0:28 Sam Langford goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:2
0:41 Langford traps Nelson in the corner! 4:2
0:41 A nice three punch salvo from Langford finds the mark. 7:2
0:50 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 7:2
1:01 Langford just comes up short with the jab. 7:2
1:13 Langford picks off the jab thrown by Nelson. 7:2
1:20 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:2
1:25 Langford scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:2
1:25 Nelson appears shaken by those punches! 11:2
1:42 Langford misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:2
1:49 Nelson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Langford flush! 11:7
1:49 Langford looks stunned! 11:7
2:01 Nelson slides into a neutral corner... 11:7
2:06 Sam Langford works his way in and leans on Nelson. 11:7
2:11 Nelson backs into a neutral corner. 11:7
2:15 Langford attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 11:7
2:17 Battling Nelson continues to pop the jab 11:9
2:30 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Nelson but it scores points for Langford none the less. 13:9
2:48 Langford moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Nelson. 13:9
2:52 Nelson is trapped in the corner... 13:9
2:57 Nelson holds his arms up in disgust as Langford holds him around his waist. 13:9
3:00 Padilla moves them apart. 13:9
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 15:9

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson was really animated in Sam Langford's corner and Langford was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Nelson moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are throwing punches but Nelson is being much more effective in this battle. 2:3
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:3
0:20 Langford brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:3
0:24 Sam Langford is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 2:3
0:30 Langford retreats into the upper corner. 2:3
0:30 Solid bodywork by Nelson as he lands several punches from the inside. 2:5
0:39 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:5
0:39 A quick jab from Battling Nelson connects. 2:7
0:49 Not a lot on that hook to Nelson's side, but it scored. 4:7
1:01 "The Durable Dane" Nelson retreats into a neutral corner. 4:7
1:06 Langford just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:7
1:06 Nelson is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:7
1:26 Battling Nelson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:7
1:41 That punch actually went behind Nelson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Langford. 8:7
1:43 Nelson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:9
2:01 Langford misses with that combination. 8:9
2:08 Battling Nelson lands a powerful cross right on the button! 8:13
2:08 How is Langford standing after that? 8:13
2:21 Nelson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 8:13
2:26 Nelson works his way in and leans on Langford... 8:13
2:35 Padilla breaks them up... 8:13
2:53 Langford lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Battling Nelson. 8:13
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 10:12

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nelson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bill Gibson knows Langford lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Nelson misses with that punch. 0:0
0:14 some nifty bodywork Langford as he scores with several shots from the inside. 2:0
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:24 Nelson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:2
0:33 Battling Nelson has Langford trapped! 2:2
0:37 Nelson lands a solid cross! 2:6
0:37 Langford is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:6
0:47 Nelson with a lead right to the head. 2:8
1:03 Langford lands a stinging jab. 4:8
1:20 Langford does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Nelson's punches in close. 4:8
1:27 Langford lands a devastating cross! 8:8
1:27 Nelson looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:8
1:43 Nelson catches Langford coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:12
1:43 And Langford's in big trouble now! 8:12
1:52 Nelson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Langford with an uppercut. 8:14
2:06 Langford smothers Nelson's attack as Nelson tries to get off some shots inside. 8:14
2:08 Langford gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:14
2:17 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Nelson who scores with a short hook to the chest. 10:16
2:26 Nelson has Langford cornered! 10:16
2:31 Nelson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Langford had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:16
2:38 Nelson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 10:18
2:48 Nelson moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 10:20
3:00 Wow, they really went at it in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 10:21

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Sam Colonna seemed to pump up Battling Nelson between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Langford has Nelson cornered! 0:0
0:07 Thats a nice combination to the body by Langford. 2:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:24 Langford fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:26 Nelson glances a hook off Langford's side. 2:2
0:36 Langford is trapped in his own corner... 2:2
0:40 Battling Nelson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Langford a decent target to shoot for. 2:2
0:49 Langford is challenging Nelson to fight him and quit clinching. 2:2
0:54 * Nelson has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 2:2
1:11 Langford retreats into the far corner. 2:2
1:15 Nelson fires a shot, but it glances off Langford's shoulder. 2:2
1:27 Nelson is clinching... Langford is trying to free his gloves... They are under Nelson's arms... 2:2
1:36 Battling Nelson and Sam Langford each take a step back. 2:2
1:45 Nelson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Langford blocks it. 2:2
1:47 Langford stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 4:2
2:05 Langford 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. 4:2
2:12 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:2
2:16 Nelson throws a flurry of punches but Langford either blocks or slips them. 4:2
2:25 Referee Padilla is doing a nice job controlling this bout. 4:2
2:28 Langford has Nelson trapped in the near neutral corner... 4:2
2:32 Langford ties up Nelson. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:2
2:37 Padilla pries them apart. 4:2
2:42 Langford forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Nelson. 6:2
2:54 Nelson slides into the corner... 6:2
2:58 Langford doesn't connect with the combination. 6:2
3:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:2
3:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 5:2

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Langford and Nelson leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 Sam Langford got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Gibson's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Battling Nelson fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:10 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:21 Langford traps Nelson in the corner! 0:2
0:25 Langford lands a devastating uppercut! 4:2
0:25 That shot has Nelson hurt! 4:2
0:35 Langford is backed into his opponents corner... 4:2
0:39 Nelson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:2
0:46 Langford throws a crushing right to Nelson's jaw! 9:2
0:46 Nelson is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:2
0:58 The fighters are back at ring center... 9:2
0:58 Nelson goes downstairs with a quick combination. 9:4
1:11 Nelson fires a punch over the jab of Langford and gets it in for points. 9:6
1:22 Nelson has Langford trapped in the near neutral corner... 9:6
1:26 Nelson feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 9:6
1:31 Nelson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 9:8
1:45 Langford lands a paralyzing uppercut! 13:8
1:45 Langford sent Nelson reeling with that punch! 13:8
1:56 Langford is forced into his own corner... 13:8
2:01 Nelson lets his hands go inside, but Langford protects his body well. 13:8
2:10 Nelson has Langford blocked in! 13:8
2:15 Nelson clinches... Langford gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 13:8
2:19 Referee Padilla separates the two... 13:8
2:28 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 13:8
2:32 Nelson is clinching... 13:8
2:37 Padilla moves in to break the clinch. 13:8
2:48 Nelson picks off the jab by Langford. 13:8
2:50 The fighters are tangled up inside. Nelson has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 13:10
3:00 Nelson is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Langford can't throw punches, I guess. 13:10
3:00 Langford tries to get free... Here comes Padilla to break them up... 13:10
3:00 It looks like Langford has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:10
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 13:10

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nelson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Nelson slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Langford grabs Nelson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:16 Nelson works his way free! 0:0
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:27 Nelson is motioning with his gloves for Langford to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:30 The fighters are at close quarters now as Nelson lands a hook downstairs. 0:2
0:54 Langford is off target with that cross. 0:2
0:56 Nelson leans on Langford and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:4
1:09 Langford pins Nelson in the corner! 0:4
1:14 Langford just comes up short with the cross. 0:4
1:16 Battling Nelson flicks a jab to Langford's stomach 0:6
1:25 Nelson snakes the jab through Langford's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:8
1:39 Sam Langford whiffs with the uppercut. 0:8
1:42 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Nelson lands the right hand. 0:10
1:55 Langford lands a wicked cross! 4:10
1:55 Nelson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:10
2:08 Nelson moves into a neutral corner. 4:10
2:12 Langford lands a solid hook! 8:10
2:12 Nelson is suddenly in trouble! 8:10
2:30 No one is going to confuse Langford with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 8:10
2:42 Langford connects with a violent hook! 13:10
2:42 Langford has Nelson hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 13:10
2:51 Nelson moves into the lower right corner. 13:10
3:00 Nelson is protecting the body nicely as Langford fails to score inside. 13:10
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 14:10

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Padilla motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:12 A quick combination from Nelson gets through. 0:2
0:16 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 11th round of this fight. 0:2
0:21 Langford has Nelson pinned! 0:2
0:26 Langford tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:2
0:35 Sam Langford smothers Nelson's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:39 Padilla separates the two fighters. 0:2
0:47 Langford has Nelson blocked in! 0:2
0:52 Langford connects with a vicious hook! 4:2
0:52 Battling Nelson is badly hurt! 4:2
1:19 Langford connects with a nasty cross! 8:2
1:19 Nelson is going to need to regroup after that blow... 8:2
1:33 That jab from Langford just missed. 8:2
1:40 That cross from Nelson has some power behind it! 8:7
1:40 Sam Langford is reeling after that shot! 8:7
1:49 Langford lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Nelson's midsection. 10:7
2:02 Langford is stalking his opponent. 10:7
2:14 Langford just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Nelson with a sharp combination! 15:7
2:14 Nelson gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 15:7
2:31 Langford wraps his arms around Nelson. 15:7
2:40 Now they break clean. 15:7
2:47 Nelson slides into the corner... 15:7
2:52 Langford tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Nelson. 15:7
3:00 Langford traps Nelson in the corner! 15:7
3:00 It looks like Langford has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:7
3:00 Round 11 finishes with the sound of the bell. 16:7

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy The Smile Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 12. There it is! 0:0
0:14 Nelson swings...and misses. 0:0
0:16 Langford's jab connects to Nelson's head 2:0
0:21 Langford and Nelson are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 2:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:26 Nelson has Langford trapped! 2:0
0:30 Nelson plods forward. 2:0
0:38 Langford lands a nice cross but Nelson turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:0
0:47 Sam Langford leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Nelson. 4:2
0:57 Nelson is staying at the center of the ring. 4:2
0:57 Nelson bulls his way in, landing an uppercut to the body of Langford. 4:4
1:06 Nelson has Langford blocked in! 4:4
1:11 Nelson brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:4
1:16 Langford is pinned in his opponents corner... 4:4
1:20 Nelson fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
1:27 OH! Langford landed the big hook flush! 9:4
1:27 That punch really rocked Nelson! 9:4
1:40 Langford wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Nelson's defense. 9:4
1:47 Langford has Nelson pinned! 9:4
1:51 Langford fires and misses. 9:4
2:03 He tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:4
2:14 Langford bores in determined to maul Nelson 9:4
2:23 Langford fires and misses. 9:4
2:29 Langford rips a hook to the head. 11:4
2:29 Langford stuns Nelson. Langford has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 11:4
2:38 Nelson retreats into a neutral corner. 11:4
2:43 Langford looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Nelson. 11:4
2:51 Langford tries to drop the right hand over the top but Nelson ducks under it. 11:4
3:00 Nelson works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 11:4
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 12, forcing Padilla to step in. 12:6

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nelson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:07 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:14 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Nelson! 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:26 Nelson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:36 Langford let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Nelson's Head. 2:0
0:52 Nelson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
1:07 Nelson tries to muscle inside but Langford clinches him. 2:0
1:11 Padilla has to break the clinch. 2:0
1:16 We have a lull in the action. 2:0
1:33 Nelson is trapped in Sam Langford's corner... 2:0
1:38 Padilla yells at the fighters to separate but Langford and Nelson are a tangle of arms. 2:0
1:47 Padilla separates the two... 2:0
2:01 Langford fires a left hand that Nelson takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
2:15 Langford throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Nelson's jaw. 4:0
2:20 Nelson is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 4:0
2:20 Langford is breathing heavily... 4:0
2:29 Nelson works free! He backs to ring center, with Langford following. 4:0
2:34 Nelson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:2
2:51 Nelson forces his way inside. 4:2
3:00 Nelson cranks up the hook and connects to Langford's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:6
3:00 Langford is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 4:6
3:00 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 4:6
3:00 Langford appears to have this fight under control. 4:6
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 13. 3:8

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 14 begins. 0:0
0:13 Battling Nelson is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Langford scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:0
0:27 Nelson wings a big left hand at Langford but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
0:38 Langford is jockeying for position as he tries to force Nelson back into the corner. 2:0
0:45 Langford gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 2:0
0:45 Langford connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:0
1:02 Padilla warns Nelson for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:0
1:17 Padilla separates the two... 4:0
1:21 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:0
1:24 Nelson lands a stinging jab. 4:2
1:33 Nelson is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:2
1:45 * Battling Nelson goes down!! he walked right into a wicked hook from Langford!! 4:2
1:47 Padilla starts the count... 11:2
1:47 1 11:2
1:48 2 11:2
1:49 3 11:2
1:50 4 11:2
1:50 * Somehow Nelson has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 11:2
1:50 Padilla waves the two fighters together. 11:2
1:50 Langford senses he has Nelson in trouble and he is pouring it on! 11:2
2:04 Langford looks to work the body, but Nelson covers up nicely. 11:2
2:15 Langford goes straight at Nelson, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 11:2
2:19 Langford pins Nelson in the corner! 11:2
2:28 Langford wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Nelson's defense. 11:2
2:38 That was a savage uppercut from Langford, it's amazing Nelson is still on his feet with the force that punch had behind it! 14:2
2:38 Langford is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Nelson in trouble! 14:2
2:51 Langford misses with that combination. 14:2
3:00 Langford throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 14:2
3:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 16:1

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Langford muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:23 Nelson misses with that cross. 0:0
0:25 Langford launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Nelson's jaw. Langford is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 2:0
0:38 Langford finds a home for his jab, keeping Nelson at bay. 4:0
0:51 Nelson charges in but Langford avoids the rush. 4:0
1:08 * A hard cross from Nelson and Langford is down!! 4:0
1:11 Padilla stands over Langford and begins counting... 4:7
1:11 1 4:7
1:12 2 4:7
1:13 3 4:7
1:14 4 4:7
1:14 * Langford is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 4:7
1:14 This bout will continue as Padilla signals to both men to fight. 4:7
1:14 Nelson has Langford is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 4:7
1:22 Nelson has Langford pinned! 4:7
1:27 Sam Langford uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Nelson tries vainly to score. 4:7
1:34 Langford is forced into his opponents corner... 4:7
1:38 Nelson lands a hard uppercut! 4:11
1:38 Langford is staggered... 4:11
1:43 It looks like Battling Nelson has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. 4:11
1:47 Langford moves into the right corner. 4:11
1:52 Nelson misses wildly with the Hook. 4:11
2:03 Nelson shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Langford. 4:11
2:07 Nelson lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 4:13
2:07 Langford has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Nelson needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 4:13
2:16 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:13
2:21 Nelson is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Langford. 4:13
2:29 Nelson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:13
2:32 Sam Langford doubles up with the hook to the body, but Nelson is unfazed. 6:13
2:41 Battling Nelson has Langford trapped in the upper neutral corner... 6:13
2:41 There's the uppercut from Nelson. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:15
2:53 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 6:15
3:00 Nelson fires and misses. 6:15
3:00 Langford seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:15
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. 7:17

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Dean Stone is ready with the call...

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

Doug Tucker, United States scores the fight 144 to 140

Rodolfo Maldonado, Panama scores it 144 to 141

Ricardo Duncan, Panama has it 143 to 142

And your winner by unanimous decision Sam Langford!!!


Score Cards

Doug Tucker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 144
Battling Nelson 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 8 10 140

Rodolfo Maldonado Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 144
Battling Nelson 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 8 10 141

Ricardo Duncan Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 8 143
Battling Nelson 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 8 10 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sam Langford 27 29 30 30 30 29 27 30 29 29 30 30 27 30 24 431
Battling Nelson 30 28 27 30 27 30 30 27 28 28 27 27 30 24 30 423


Statistics
Categories Sam Langford Battling Nelson
Knockdowns scored 1 1

Jabs / Round 4.87 3.80
Hooks / Round 6.13 6.27
Crosses / Round 4.33 4.07
Combinations / Round 4.53 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 7.40

Punches Landed / Round 23.67 24.53
Punches Missed / Round 60.20 66.00

Punching Accuracy 28.2% 27.1%

Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 5 / 4 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 6 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 2 / 0


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

[Fist of Legend]

Benny Leonard vs Willie Joyce

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Gary Rosato, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gerald Ritter (United States), Lynne Carter (United States) and Patricia Morse-Jarman (United States), ring card girl is Jennifer Searles, the fighters will compete for the WBA 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: Benny Leonard - Record: 18-2-4 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Johnny Lewis - Cut Man: Tony Rivera
In the blue corner: Willie Joyce - Record: 2-1-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy Glenn - Cut Man: Bill Gore

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:11 Joyce has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:19 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:26 Joyce pummels Leonard, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:4
0:26 Leonard is reeling after that shot! 0:4
0:35 Leonard moves into the upper left corner. 0:4
0:40 Joyce fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:4
0:47 Joyce is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:4
0:56 Joyce usues his legs to avoid Leonard's punches. 0:4
1:03 Leonard takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:8
1:03 What a devastating shot, Leonard looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 0:8
1:17 Cover the kids eyes, Joyce just landed a horrific right to the head of Benny Leonard! 0:13
1:17 Leonard was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:13
1:32 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Joyce had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:13
1:39 Leonard fires a solid combination. 2:13
1:57 Joyce tries to drop the right hand over the top but Leonard ducks under it. 2:13
2:06 Joyce has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 2:13
2:17 Joyce slips in a jab to the body 2:15
2:35 Joyce misses wildly with the Hook. 2:15
2:37 Leonard scores with a glancing cross. 4:15
3:00 Leonard doesn't connect with the jab. 4:15
3:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 4:16

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Joyce didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Glenn not only gave Joyce encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Leonard. Now it's up to Joyce to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Leonard is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:19 Leonard gets inside and fires a hook to Joyce's body. 2:0
0:29 Joyce retreats to his own corner... 2:0
0:29 Leonard finds a home for his jab, keeping Joyce at bay. 4:0
0:42 A heavy jab to the midsection gets Joyce's attention. 7:0
0:59 Joyce lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 7:0
1:01 Joyce walks into a hard jab from Leonard 10:0
1:18 Leonard picks off the cross by Willie Joyce. 10:0
1:21 Leonard sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 12:0
1:34 Leonard just comes up short with the hook. 12:0
1:46 Rosato has to pull the fighters away from each other as Joyce locks up Leonard's arms. 12:0
1:51 Now they break clean. 12:0
1:55 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 12:0
2:04 Joyce has his arms wrapped around Leonard... Now they separate. 12:0
2:16 Rosato pries them apart. 12:0
2:23 A straight cross from Benny Leonard gets through Joyce's guard. 14:0
2:32 Joyce said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 14:0
2:40 Joyce bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 14:2
2:49 Leonard lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 16:2
2:58 Joyce doesn't have to look for Leonard this round as He is right there in front of him. 16:2
3:00 Joyce pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 16:2
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 18:1

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:09 The fighters are tangled up inside. Joyce has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:2
0:18 Johnny Lewis seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 0:2
0:20 Joyce retreats into the far corner. 0:2
0:20 Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Joyce on the end of that punch. 2:2
0:34 The cross scores for Leonard. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:2
0:48 Leonard attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:2
1:02 Joyce ties up Leonard... 4:2
1:13 * Rosato is giving Leonard a warning for head butting. 4:2
1:22 * Joyce is bleeding! He's cut! 5:2
1:22 * A trickle of blood is coming from under Willie Joyce's left eye. 5:2
1:22 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 5:2
1:22 * Rosato is all over this one, gesturing at Leonard and pointing to his forehead. Now the referee is also letting the judges know that Joyce's cut is the result of an intentional head butt. 5:2
1:34 Joyce works free! The fighters move to ring center. 5:2
1:43 Joyce lands a nice cross but Leonard turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 5:4
1:52 Willie Joyce scores big with that hook to the jaw of Leonard. Leonard took a step back after absorbing that shot. 5:7
2:11 Leonard's jab connects to Joyce's head 7:7
2:20 Leonard backs into the left corner. 7:7
2:24 Joyce ties up Leonard. 7:7
2:29 Rosato breaks them up... 7:7
2:33 Joyce winds up and lands a nasty hook to Leonard's body. 7:10
2:47 Joyce fires and misses. 7:10
3:00 Leonard misses with that hook. 7:10
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 7:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benny Leonard looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Leonard lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Joyce's midsection. 2:0
0:17 Leonard received a pep talk from Johnny Lewis before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:23 Joyce wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 2:0
0:29 It's a sweet uppercut by Leonard! He snapped Joyce's head straight back with that punch! 6:0
0:29 Joyce staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:0
0:46 Benny Leonard just can't find the range with that cross. 6:0
1:04 Leonard holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Joyce to score with a clean shot. 6:0
1:09 Joyce looks to his corner. 6:0
1:12 Joyce has Leonard cornered! 6:0
1:12 Joyce throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Leonard's jaw. 6:2
1:28 Joyce is trapped in his own corner... 6:2
1:28 * That was a blatant low blow by Benny Leonard and Rosato has stopped the action to scold him 8:2
1:46 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:2
1:54 Joyce picks off the jab thrown by Benny Leonard. 8:2
2:06 Leonard looks to work the body, but Willie Joyce covers up nicely. 8:2
2:20 Joyce works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:2
2:24 Joyce has Leonard pinned! 8:2
2:24 Joyce's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:4
2:45 Joyce's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:4
2:47 Leonard has Joyce blocked in! 8:4
2:52 Leonard grabs and holds Joyce... 8:4
3:00 Rosato separates the two... 8:4
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:6

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:20 Joyce retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:20 Leonard scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:0
0:29 Jimmy Glenn knows Joyce lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:34 Leonard is circling his opponent. 2:0
0:43 Joyce retreats to his opponents corner... 2:0
0:48 Leonard pins Willie Joyce's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
0:52 Rosato separates the two fighters. 2:0
1:01 Leonard can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
1:03 Joyce fires a punch over the jab of Leonard and gets it in for points. 2:2
1:17 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Willie Joyce. 2:2
1:28 Leonard scores with a quick one-two to Joyce's midsection 4:2
1:39 A quick hook to the body by Joyce 4:4
1:48 Leonard has Willie Joyce trapped! 4:4
1:53 Leonard 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. 4:4
2:00 Leonard sneaks home the right cross. 6:4
2:12 Leonard slides into his own corner... 6:4
2:16 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:4
2:21 Benny Leonard pushes Joyce away. 6:4
2:26 Willie Joyce bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 6:6
2:39 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 8:8
2:48 Joyce backs into a neutral corner. 8:8
2:53 Leonard whiffs with the uppercut. 8:8
3:00 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 8:8
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 5. 9:7

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Joyce got some great advice from Jimmy Glenn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:12 Leonard is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:22 Rosato yells at the fighters to separate but Leonard and Willie Joyce are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:31 Leonard finally lets go of Joyce. 0:0
0:36 Leonard gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Willie Joyce. 2:0
0:52 Leonard fires and misses. 2:0
0:59 Joyce connects with a solid combination! 2:5
0:59 Leonard is out on his feet after that violent combination! 2:5
1:13 Leonard wraps up Joyce... Neither fighter will break... 2:5
1:17 Referee Rosato separates the two... 2:5
1:26 Leonard bounces off the ropes, challenging Joyce to come get him. 2:5
1:31 Leonard looks to his corner. 2:5
1:34 Leonard goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 4:5
1:47 Leonard connects with a vicious hook! 8:5
1:47 Joyce is going to need to regroup after that blow... 8:5
1:56 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 8:5
2:04 Leonard is giving Joyce a lot of side-to-side movement. 8:5
2:13 Leonard smothers Joyce's attack with a clinch! 8:5
2:22 Leonard uses his shoulder to force Joyce out of the clinch. 8:5
2:32 Leonard fires a volley of punches but Joyce was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:5
2:34 Joyce wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 8:7
2:47 Leonard slides into the corner... 8:7
2:51 Joyce is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:7
2:54 Leonard scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:7
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 11:7

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Joyce comes in low. Leonard puts a headlock on him. Rosato knocks Leonard's arm off Joyce's head. 0:0
0:15 Leonard pushes Joyce away. 0:0
0:19 Joyce's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:24 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Joyce. 0:0
0:27 Joyce catches Leonard with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:2
0:44 Leonard misses with that punch. 0:2
0:56 Leonard is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:2
1:05 The quickness and footwork of Leonard is definitely keeping Joyce off balance. 0:2
1:10 Leonard traps Joyce in the corner! 0:2
1:15 Leonard is literally dancing circles around Joyce this round. 0:2
1:24 Leonard circles around the ring. 0:2
1:33 Leonard ties up Joyce. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:2
1:38 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
1:47 Considering the clinch Leonard has on Joyce it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Joyce pushes him away. 0:2
2:05 Rosato separates them. 0:2
2:14 Joyce just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:2
2:14 Joyce was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:2
2:26 Leonard has Joyce trapped in the far left neutral corner... 5:2
2:31 Joyce is protecting the body nicely as Benny Leonard fails to score inside. 5:2
2:33 Joyce scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 5:4
2:48 Leonard throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:4
3:00 Leonard ends up behind Joyce as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 5:4
3:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 ends. 7:4

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosato motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Leonard flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:0
0:17 Johnny Lewis was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:22 Joyce holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 2:0
0:26 Joyce tries to get free... Here comes Rosato to break them up... 2:0
0:33 Joyce moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:38 Leonard clamps Joyce's arms to his side and holds on until Rosato breaks the hold. 2:0
0:42 Referee Rosato steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:58 Joyce lands a crushing cross! 2:4
0:58 Leonard is hurt! 2:4
1:16 Leonard is trying to free his gloves from under Joyce's gloves. 2:4
1:20 Rosato has to break the clinch. 2:4
1:26 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 2:4
1:30 OH! Joyce landed the big hook flush! 2:9
1:30 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 2:9
1:40 Leonard scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Joyce's jaw. 4:9
1:52 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 4:9
1:57 Joyce drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:13
1:57 Those punches hurt Leonard and he looks to hang on. 4:13
2:14 Joyce does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 4:13
2:30 Joyce shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 4:17
2:30 Leonard was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 4:17
2:41 Joyce is pinned in his opponents corner... 4:17
2:41 A cross lands for Benny Leonard. Joyce didn't see that one coming. 6:17
2:50 Leonard scores to the body with a jab 8:17
3:00 They are back in the center of the ring once again 8:17
3:00 Leonard works his way in and leans on Joyce... 8:17
3:00 Rosato steps in and breaks it up. 8:17
3:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:17
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 8:16

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Leonard lands a vicious hook! 5:0
0:10 That's the punch Leonard hoped to land! Willie Joyce looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:0
0:19 Johnny Lewis was in Leonard's face between rounds and Leonard just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 5:0
0:24 Leonard slips out of a corner, as Joyce attempts to trap him. 5:0
0:28 Johnny Lewis was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 5:0
0:30 Joyce pins Leonard in the corner! 5:0
0:34 Watch Willie Joyce move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Benny Leonard off balance. 5:0
0:44 Leonard has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Joyce. 5:0
0:48 Rosato moves them apart. 5:0
0:53 Leonard pins Joyce in the corner! 5:0
0:57 Leonard's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 5:0
1:03 Joyce backs into the right corner. 5:0
1:08 Leonard wraps his arms around Joyce. 5:0
1:17 Rosato moves in to break the clinch. 5:0
1:21 Benny Leonard splits Joyce's gloves with an uppercut. 7:0
1:35 Leonard brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:0
1:45 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Rosato is going to have to sort this out. 7:0
2:03 The Referee breaks it up... 7:0
2:07 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 7:0
2:15 Leonard fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:0
2:31 Joyce is forced into his own corner... 9:0
2:36 Joyce tries to muscle inside but Leonard clinches him. 9:0
2:40 Referee Rosato has to separate the two... 9:0
2:45 Leonard with a lead right to the head. 11:0
3:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:0
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 11:1

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Leonard drills Joyce with a left and right and another left. 2:0
0:17 The uppercut just landed by Leonard is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:0
0:31 Joyce is moving like a ghost out there, as Leonard trys in vain to corner him 4:0
0:38 Leonard pushes Joyce away, looking for more space to work in. 4:0
0:44 Joyce retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:48 Leonard swings...and misses. 4:0
0:55 Joyce lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:2
1:04 Leonard retreats into the left corner. 4:2
1:04 Joyce connects with an uppercut to the head of Leonard. 4:4
1:23 Willie Joyce scores with a quick hook to the head of Leonard after Leonard missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:6
1:40 Leonard tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Joyce blocks it. 4:6
1:55 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Joyce chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:6
1:57 Joyce fires a light jab to the stomach 4:8
2:14 Joyce is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Leonard 4:8
2:19 Joyce is really focused in this round. 4:8
2:27 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:8
2:33 Joyce lands a rapier like jab to the head of Leonard 4:10
2:44 Joyce has Leonard trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:10
2:48 Joyce clinches... Leonard gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:10
2:57 Rosato is shouting at Joyce to break! 4:10
3:00 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:10
3:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:10
3:00 There's another round in the books. 4:12

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Joyce's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Joyce got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Glenn's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Leonard has Joyce pinned! 0:0
0:08 Leonard lets a quick hook go, catching Joyce moving in. 2:0
0:20 Joyce is trapped in Leonard's corner... 2:0
0:20 Not much steam behind Leonard's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:0
0:39 Joyce grabs Leonard. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:0
0:54 Rosato has to separate the two... 4:0
0:59 We have a lull in the action. 4:0
1:02 Leonard dips and connects with a hook to the side of Joyce's head. 6:0
1:19 Benny Leonard is holding Joyce tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 6:0
1:29 Leonard shoves Joyce away. 6:0
1:34 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
1:36 A short hook to the head by Leonard 8:0
1:47 Leonard scores with a brutal hook to the head. 11:0
1:57 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:0
2:01 Joyce grabs Leonard's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Rosato has to force Joyce to let go. 11:0
2:06 Leonard works his way free! 11:0
2:10 Joyce steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 11:0
2:18 Leonard just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Joyce with a sharp combination! 15:0
2:18 Joyce is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Leonard just gave him an absolute lacing! 15:0
2:22 Joyce looks a little puffy under his right eye. 15:0
2:29 Benny Leonard scores with a hard jab to the body. 18:0
2:43 Joyce uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Leonard tries vainly to score. 18:0
2:55 Leonard traps Joyce's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Rosato breaks it up. 18:0
3:00 Rosato has to break them apart. 18:0
3:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:0
3:00 Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 18:0
3:00 * The bell definitely sounded before Leonard launched that last punch and he received a caution from the referee Rosato. 18:0

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benny Leonard is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Joyce's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Joyce's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Joyce pins Leonard's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:15 Joyce and Leonard each take a step back. 0:0
0:20 Leonard likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Joyce's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
0:29 Whatever Jimmy Glenn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Joyce has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 2:0
0:34 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Joyce rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:0
0:42 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:46 Joyce misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:49 A hard jab by Leonard gets in. 5:0
1:02 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Joyce! 5:0
1:05 Leonard gets in a hook to the body of Joyce. 7:0
1:19 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:0
1:23 Joyce is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 7:0
1:32 You would think Benny Leonard had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Willie Joyce looked trying to score there! 7:0
1:40 Leonard unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 9:0
1:45 There appears to be increased swelling under Joyce's right eye. 9:0
1:53 Joyce backs into his own corner... 9:0
1:53 * Leonard has Joyce in a headlock as he rains down punches, Rosato breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 12:0
2:15 Joyce cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:0
2:18 Joyce leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Benny Leonard. 14:0
2:33 Leonard moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 16:0
2:38 Joyce seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 16:0
2:42 Joyce is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 16:0
2:45 Both fighters move to ring center. 16:0
2:50 Leonard is holding on to Joyce. He seems to be taking a breather. 16:0
3:00 Rosato separates the two... 16:0
3:00 That ends Round 12... But the fighters are still punching! Now Rosato jumps between them. 15:2

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 Joyce's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:10 Joyce lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 0:0
0:13 * Leonard is told to watch using his elbows by Rosato 4:0
0:26 Joyce's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:0
0:31 Leonard is showing very little fatigue at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:35 Leonard flicks a jab to Joyce's stomach 6:0
0:39 Joyce is starting to fatigue... 6:0
0:50 Leonard voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:0
1:02 Leonard is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Joyce to chase him. 6:0
1:14 Rosato tries to separate the boxers but Joyce has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 6:0
1:19 Both fighters reach instinctively for their head. There must have been a head butt in there, but we don't see any blood. 6:0
1:19 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Leonard's right eye. 6:0
1:31 Joyce misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:0
1:38 Leonard is really focused in this round. 6:0
1:41 Joyce rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 6:2
1:54 Willie Joyce fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 6:2
1:57 Leonard misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 8:2
2:09 Leonard backs into the upper left corner. 8:2
2:14 Leonard takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:6
2:14 Leonard was shaken by those blows! 8:6
2:28 Leonard moves into the upper corner. 8:6
2:32 Joyce wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:6
2:45 Leonard tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Joyce blocks it. 8:6
2:52 Willie Joyce lands the lead cross. 8:8
3:00 Joyce dances gracefully across the canvas 8:8
3:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 8:8
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 9:9

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Joyce is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Willie Joyce's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 Joyce scores with a cross to the ribs. 0:2
0:16 Joyce got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Glenn's instructions work. 0:2
0:20 Joyce fires a left hand that Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
0:28 Leonard scores with a rapid fire combination. 2:2
0:32 The increased swelling around the right eye of Joyce is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:2
0:42 Joyce lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Benny Leonard, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 2:5
0:47 The swelling under Leonard's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:5
1:03 The fighters are throwing punches now! Leonard is being much more effective in this exchange. 5:7
1:19 Joyce eats a jab from Leonard 7:7
1:23 Joyce doesn't have much left... 7:7
1:33 Benny Leonard fires a lead right that Joyce manages to avoid. 7:7
1:45 Joyce looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 7:7
1:52 Joyce pushes Leonard back to gain room to punch. 7:7
1:55 Willie Joyce has Leonard trapped in the lower neutral corner... 7:7
2:00 Joyce misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:7
2:11 Joyce is off target with that cross. 7:7
2:14 Benny Leonard lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 9:7
2:23 Leonard pins Joyce in the corner! 9:7
2:28 That punch actually went behind Joyce's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Leonard. 9:7
2:30 Joyce scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 9:9
2:40 Leonard has Joyce blocked in! 9:9
2:44 Leonard fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:9
3:00 Willie Joyce telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 9:9
3:00 Benny Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:9
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 9:10

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:08 Leonard got some great advice from Johnny Lewis between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 15. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Joyce is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Joyce still has distension. 0:0
0:13 That combination from Joyce just missed. 0:0
0:28 Leonard fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:42 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 2:2
0:47 The swelling under Leonard's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:2
0:47 The swelling under Joyce's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:2
0:52 Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:2
1:05 Apparently Leonard feels it's a good strategy to hug Joyce and force Rosato to come separate them. 4:2
1:14 Now they break clean. 4:2
1:24 Leonard is clinching... Joyce is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 4:2
1:33 Joyce tries to get free... Here comes Rosato to break them up... 4:2
1:37 Leonard gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:2
1:51 Leonard lands a solid cross! 11:2
1:51 Joyce is clutching his side! 11:2
2:01 Leonard shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 14:2
2:05 There has to be something done about the swelling around Joyce's right eye as it continues to worsen. 14:2
2:15 Willie Joyce traps Leonard's gloves under his arms, forcing Rosato to break them up. 14:2
2:19 Joyce shoves Leonard away. 14:2
2:24 Joyce walks in to a glancing hook from Leonard. 16:2
2:54 Leonard throws the hook and connects. 18:2
3:00 Leonard is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Joyce's defense. 18:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 18:1

Fight Result

Pat Harker has the call...

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

Gerald Ritter, United States sees the fight 144 to 142

Lynne Carter, United States scores the fight 145 to 140

Patricia Morse-Jarman, United States scores the bout 145 to 140

And your winner and still WBA champion by unanimous decision Benny Leonard!!!


Score Cards

Gerald Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 144
Willie Joyce 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 142

Lynne Carter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 145
Willie Joyce 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 140

Patricia Morse-Jarman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 145
Willie Joyce 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 140

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Benny Leonard 27 30 27 30 29 28 30 27 30 29 30 30 30 27 30 434
Willie Joyce 30 27 30 27 28 29 27 30 27 28 27 27 28 30 27 422


Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Willie Joyce
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 7.20 4.73
Hooks / Round 5.40 2.67
Crosses / Round 9.33 2.73
Combinations / Round 4.07 2.67
Uppercuts / Round 3.47 2.60

Punches Landed / Round 29.47 15.40
Punches Missed / Round 65.60 47.60

Punching Accuracy 31.0% 24.4%

Total Number of Fouls 5 0
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Elbow 1
Head Butting 1
Hitting after the Bell 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 4

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0

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

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0

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

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 6 2 / 1
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 3 / 3 3 / 1


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[Fist of Legend]

Packey McFarland vs Oscar De La Hoya

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gelasio Perez Huerta (Mexico), Pasquale Procopio (Canada) and Dick Young (United States), ring card girl is Jan Bloggs, this is not a title bout, 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: Packey McFarland - Record: 17-5-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Oscar De La Hoya - Record: 14-8-3 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Janks Morton - Cut Man: Percy Richardson

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:09 McFarland is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 De La Hoya is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 0:0
0:22 Jen-Kin separates the two... 0:0
0:28 De La Hoya has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:39 McFarland fires a shot, but it glances off Oscar De La Hoya's shoulder. 0:0
0:41 De La Hoya scores to the body with a jab 0:2
1:14 De La Hoya is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:2
1:22 De La Hoya lands a strong hook! 0:6
1:22 That shot has McFarland hurt! 0:6
1:31 De La Hoya has McFarland trapped! 0:6
1:36 De La Hoya grabs McFarland. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:6
1:45 De La Hoya finally lets go of McFarland. 0:6
1:52 De La Hoya is staying at the center of the ring. 0:6
1:56 Oscar De La Hoya swings...and misses. 0:6
1:59 McFarland connects with a solid uppercut to De La Hoya's head. 3:6
2:15 De La Hoya has Packey McFarland pinned! 3:6
2:19 De La Hoya fires a lead right that McFarland manages to avoid. 3:6
2:36 De La Hoya lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 3:10
2:36 That's the punch De La Hoya hoped to land! Packey McFarland looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 3:10
2:45 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 3:10
2:49 McFarland takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 3:14
2:49 McFarland was shaken by that blow! 3:14
3:00 McFarland is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:14
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 3:14

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McFarland looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Janks Morton said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as De La Hoya has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:08 De La Hoya is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:25 McFarland's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:2
0:32 Packey McFarland misses wildly with the hook. 0:2
0:39 McFarland steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:2
0:50 McFarland attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:2
0:57 The action slows as McFarland and De La Hoya measure each other up. 0:2
1:05 Oscar De La Hoya lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:4
1:14 De La Hoya traps McFarland in the corner! 0:4
1:19 De La Hoya looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:4
1:30 De La Hoya lands a brutal uppercut! 0:8
1:30 Packey McFarland appears shaken by that punch! 0:8
1:44 De La Hoya's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:8
1:48 McFarland backs into a neutral corner. 0:8
1:48 De La Hoya rips off a series of jabs that score! McFarland eats them and tries to bull his way inside but De La Hoya quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 0:11
2:02 De La Hoya misses wildly with the Hook. 0:11
2:09 McFarland lands a strong cross! 4:11
2:09 De La Hoya was staggered by that punch! 4:11
2:23 McFarland fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:11
2:35 De La Hoya cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. McFarland had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:11
2:44 McFarland steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:11
2:47 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 4:11
2:47 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. McFarland digs a quick hook into the exposed side of De La Hoya. 6:11
3:00 De La Hoya tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but McFarland blocks it. 6:11
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 6:13

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McFarland didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:12 McFarland just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:14 De La Hoya bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:24 The fighters move in close and McFarland gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of De La Hoya. 3:2
0:41 McFarland throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of De La Hoya but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:2
0:52 McFarland moves into the right corner. 3:2
0:56 De La Hoya works his way in and leans on McFarland... 3:2
1:01 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 3:2
1:07 McFarland is really focused in this round. 3:2
1:14 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:2
1:35 De La Hoya lands a wicked cross! 3:6
1:35 McFarland seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 3:6
1:44 De La Hoya slides into a neutral corner... 3:6
1:49 McFarland misses with that cross. 3:6
1:56 De La Hoya lands a crushing cross! 3:11
1:56 Packey McFarland seems to have been hurt by that punch! 3:11
2:07 De La Hoya is really focused in this round. 3:11
2:11 The fighters are at ring center... 3:11
2:15 McFarland fires away but finds nothing but air. 3:11
2:17 * De La Hoya is told to watch holding and hitting by Jen-Kin 3:14
2:40 McFarland holds his arms up in disgust as De La Hoya holds him around his waist. 3:14
2:52 Now they break clean. 3:14
3:00 The seconds jump into action in McFarland's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 5:13

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Oscar De La Hoya looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 McFarland scores with the jab. 2:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:25 De La Hoya scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:4
0:25 McFarland is gasping for air!! 2:4
0:39 De La Hoya just misses with a huge shot as McFarland chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:4
0:41 McFarland lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Oscar De La Hoya. 4:4
0:51 Packey McFarland scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:4
1:05 McFarland ends up behind De La Hoya as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:4
1:20 McFarland is holding... 6:4
1:24 McFarland shoves De La Hoya away. 6:4
1:33 McFarland backs into the near corner. 6:4
1:37 De La Hoya leaves the jab just short. 6:4
1:44 The crowd is letting the fighters know they want to see some action. 6:4
1:47 McFarland and De La Hoya are leaning on one another, and referee Jen-Kin pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 6:4
1:55 De La Hoya wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate McFarland's defense. 6:4
1:58 Packey McFarland rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 8:4
2:15 McFarland pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:4
2:21 Oscar De La Hoya retreats into a neutral corner. 8:4
2:25 McFarland has his arms wrapped around De La Hoya... Now they separate. 8:4
2:34 * McFarland is blatantly hitting after the break and Jen-Kin has stopped the action to scold him 8:4
2:48 McFarland feints, looking for an opening. 8:4
2:52 De La Hoya is blocked in his own corner... 8:4
2:57 McFarland bounces off the ropes, challenging De La Hoya to come get him. 8:4
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 9:5

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:05 De La Hoya's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 De La Hoya rips McFarland to the body with a sharp uppercut. 0:3
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:3
0:23 De La Hoya is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around McFarland. 0:3
0:28 McFarland tries to get free... Here comes Jen-Kin to break them up... 0:3
0:32 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by McFarland. He had some steam on that punch. 3:3
0:49 Packey McFarland back pedals away from the straight forward attack of De La Hoya. 3:3
0:57 McFarland lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:3
1:11 McFarland misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:3
1:13 De La Hoya slips in a quick cross. 5:5
1:35 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though De La Hoya had the edge. 7:8
1:44 Packey McFarland continues to pop the jab 9:8
2:03 De La Hoya tries to drop the right hand over the top but McFarland ducks under it. 9:8
2:10 McFarland ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 11:8
2:28 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 11:8
2:43 McFarland and De La Hoya each take a step back. 11:8
2:47 McFarland moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 13:8
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 14:7

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McFarland rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 McFarland received a pep talk from Danny Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 McFarland can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:22 De La Hoya traps McFarland in the corner! 0:0
0:26 De La Hoya and McFarland are in a clinch, Jen-Kin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:31 Jen-Kin pries them apart. 0:0
0:40 McFarland is clinching. Jen-Kin better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:52 Jen-Kin breaks them up... 0:0
1:01 McFarland whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
1:08 McFarland and Oscar De La Hoya grab a quick breather. 0:0
1:16 McFarland wraps up De La Hoya... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
1:21 Jen-Kin separates the two... 0:0
1:31 The fighters are tied up. McFarland tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
1:40 De La Hoya works his way free! 0:0
1:45 McFarland gets in a hook to the body of De La Hoya. 2:0
1:54 McFarland sneaks home the right cross. 4:0
2:07 McFarland works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:0
2:18 McFarland pins De La Hoya's arms. Now they move apart. 4:0
2:22 Referee Jen-Kin steps in to break it up. 4:0
2:27 De La Hoya retreats into the near right corner. 4:0
2:27 There's the uppercut from McFarland. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:0
2:36 De La Hoya walks in to a glancing hook from Packey McFarland. 8:0
2:53 McFarland misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:0
3:00 There's the bell. McFarland wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 8:0

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 De La Hoya slides into the corner... 0:0
0:06 The fighters are at close quarters now as McFarland lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:15 McFarland got some great advice from Danny Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 2:0
0:15 De La Hoya pins McFarland in the corner! 2:0
0:15 De La Hoya works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:2
0:27 Oscar De La Hoya lands a hard, compact hook to the head of McFarland. 2:5
0:41 Packey McFarland wraps up De La Hoya. 2:5
0:46 Referee Jen-Kin separates the two... 2:5
0:50 De La Hoya is really focused in this round. 2:5
0:58 You would think De La Hoya had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as McFarland looked trying to score there! 2:5
1:08 We have a lull in the action. 2:5
1:11 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:5
1:20 McFarland throws a flurry of punches but De La Hoya either blocks or slips them. 2:5
1:27 De La Hoya lands a solid uppercut! 2:9
1:27 McFarland is suddenly in trouble! 2:9
1:36 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 2:9
1:39 McFarland gets the cross through De La Hoya's guard. 4:9
1:50 De La Hoya feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:9
1:55 De La Hoya connects with a vicious uppercut! 4:14
1:55 Packey McFarland looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:14
2:03 De La Hoya doesn't have to look for McFarland this round as He is right there in front of him. 4:14
2:10 Packey McFarland scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 7:14
2:22 De La Hoya scores with a hook to the side of the head. 7:16
2:33 McFarland moves into a neutral corner. 7:16
2:38 De La Hoya pins McFarland's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:16
2:47 De La Hoya uses his shoulder to force Packey McFarland out of the clinch. 7:16
2:56 De La Hoya landed a sharp combination that rocked McFarland back on his heels! 7:20
2:56 McFarland was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 7:20
3:00 McFarland spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 6:20

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jen-Kin motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:18 McFarland rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:22 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:31 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Jen-Kin is going to have to sort this out. 2:0
0:36 De La Hoya pushes McFarland away. 2:0
0:41 Upstairs and downstairs! McFarland lands two quick blows and then moves away from De La Hoya's counters. 4:0
0:50 McFarland has De La Hoya blocked in! 4:0
0:50 McFarland fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:0
1:06 Maybe they ought to nickname McFarland "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 6:0
1:11 Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 6:0
1:20 McFarland fires and misses. 6:0
1:26 De La Hoya's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 6:0
1:29 McFarland moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:0
1:41 McFarland scores with quick series of shots to the body of Oscar De La Hoya. 10:0
2:00 McFarland flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 12:0
2:13 McFarland is really focused in this round. 12:0
2:22 McFarland has De La Hoya trapped in the near neutral corner... 12:0
2:27 McFarland grabs De La Hoya's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Jen-Kin has to force McFarland to let go. 12:0
2:31 The Referee breaks it up... 12:0
2:36 De La Hoya retreats to his opponents corner... 12:0
2:40 McFarland just comes up short with the combination. 12:0
2:42 De La Hoya throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 12:2
2:42 McFarland reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 12:2
2:52 Packey McFarland throws the hook and connects. 14:2
3:00 De La Hoya picks off the hook by McFarland. 14:2
3:00 The bell ending Round 8 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:2

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McFarland looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Oscar De La Hoya looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:11 De La Hoya is protecting the body nicely as McFarland fails to score inside. 0:0
0:13 De La Hoya fires a punishing jab into the face of McFarland. He wasn't probing with that punch. 0:3
0:18 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:3
0:27 McFarland is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Oscar De La Hoya. 0:3
0:35 McFarland wallops De La Hoya with a cross to the liver! 3:3
0:44 Packey McFarland has De La Hoya cornered! 3:3
0:48 Jen-Kin warns McFarland for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:3
1:00 Jen-Kin is shouting at McFarland to break! 3:3
1:09 McFarland is holding on to De La Hoya. He seems to be taking a breather. 3:3
1:18 Jen-Kin has to break the clinch. 3:3
1:23 McFarland looks to his corner. 3:3
1:26 McFarland fires the jab. It finds its target. 5:3
1:35 McFarland lands a short hook to the body. 7:3
1:49 The quickness and footwork of McFarland is definitely keeping De La Hoya off balance. 7:3
2:00 De La Hoya has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing McFarland. 7:3
2:05 Referee Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 7:3
2:09 McFarland is keeping away from the ropes. 7:3
2:14 McFarland ties up De La Hoya. 7:3
2:23 McFarland pushes De La Hoya away. 7:3
2:27 McFarland backs off to hitch up his trunks. 7:3
2:38 Packey McFarland connects with a nasty uppercut! 11:3
2:38 De La Hoya is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 11:3
2:54 You could feel the breeze after that miss by McFarland! 11:3
3:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 11:3
3:00 There's another round in the books. 11:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:16 McFarland grabs De La Hoya again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:26 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:26 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:36 Packey McFarland ties up De La Hoya... 0:0
0:47 Jen-Kin separates them. 0:0
0:57 De La Hoya lands a crushing hook! 0:4
0:57 McFarland was stunned by that blow! 0:4
1:10 De La Hoya lets his hands go inside, but McFarland protects his body well. 0:4
1:24 Packey McFarland grabs and holds De La Hoya... 0:4
1:29 * Referee Jen-Kin taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to McFarland. 0:4
1:53 De La Hoya tries to muscle inside but McFarland clinches him. 0:4
2:02 Jen-Kin steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
2:06 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 0:4
2:14 De La Hoya is off target with that hook. 0:4
2:21 A brutal combination from McFarland connects to the solar plexus! 4:4
2:21 De La Hoya was hurt by those blows! 4:4
2:38 De La Hoya is dancing and flicking harmless punches at McFarland. 4:4
2:47 De La Hoya is clinching... McFarland is trying to free his gloves... They are under De La Hoya's arms... 4:4
2:56 Jen-Kin has to break them apart. 4:4
3:00 Considering the clinch De La Hoya has on Packey McFarland it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. McFarland pushes him away. 4:4
3:00 Jen-Kin separates the two fighters. 4:4
3:00 This fight is as close as it gets, one would be hard pressed to pick the better man at this time. 4:4
3:00 Cries for more action can be heard all over the arena, as a less than scintillating round goes into the books. 3:4

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:15 De La Hoya slides into the corner... 0:0
0:20 McFarland voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Danny Smith seemed agitated with McFarland, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:24 De La Hoya tries a hook but McFarland blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:36 McFarland is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:0
0:40 Jen-Kin yells at the fighters to separate but De La Hoya and McFarland are a tangle of arms. 2:0
0:49 Jen-Kin moves them apart. 2:0
0:58 McFarland works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:0
1:06 De La Hoya has McFarland trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:0
1:06 McFarland takes a combination from De La Hoya. 2:2
1:19 Packey McFarland snakes the jab through De La Hoya's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:2
1:35 De La Hoya drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 4:5
1:52 McFarland takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:9
1:52 McFarland is reeling.. 4:9
2:06 De La Hoya wraps his arms around McFarland. 4:9
2:21 Jen-Kin separates the two fighters. 4:9
2:29 Packey McFarland's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:9
2:37 Jen-Kin tries to separate the boxers but De La Hoya has a vice-like grip on McFarland. 4:9
2:42 * De La Hoya 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. 4:9
3:00 That cross from De La Hoya just missed. 4:9
3:00 It looks like De La Hoya has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:9
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 11. 6:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 De La Hoya backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:06 McFarland scores with a punishing jab 3:0
0:11 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 12th round of this fight. 3:0
0:15 Danny Smith seemed to pump up McFarland between rounds. 3:0
0:16 Packey McFarland takes a stiff jab to the chops. 3:3
0:25 De La Hoya retreats into a neutral corner. 3:3
0:30 McFarland scores with a tremendous left! 8:3
0:30 That shot landed square and De La Hoya felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 8:3
0:46 McFarland lands a paralyzing uppercut! 12:3
0:46 How is De La Hoya standing after that? 12:3
0:55 Oscar De La Hoya lands a rapier like jab to the head of McFarland 12:5
1:04 De La Hoya pins McFarland in the corner! 12:5
1:09 Oscar De La Hoya connects with a solid uppercut! 12:9
1:09 McFarland is reeling after that shot! 12:9
1:22 De La Hoya has Packey McFarland trapped! 12:9
1:27 De La Hoya misses with that punch. 12:9
1:29 McFarland lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 14:9
1:38 They are back in the center of the ring once again 14:9
1:38 De La Hoya fires a light jab to the stomach 14:11
1:50 McFarland gets off a jab to the solar plexus 16:11
1:55 De La Hoya is slowing up... 16:11
2:05 De La Hoya is trapped in McFarland's corner... 16:11
2:05 A straight cross from McFarland gets through De La Hoya's guard. 18:11
2:18 That uppercut from De La Hoya lands with some authority! 18:15
2:18 McFarland is badly hurt! 18:15
2:23 * There is now a good sized lump under the left eye of McFarland. 18:15
2:35 McFarland cranks up the hook and connects to Oscar De La Hoya's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 22:15
2:35 De La Hoya gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 22:15
2:49 McFarland picks off the jab thrown by De La Hoya. 22:15
3:00 McFarland doesn't connect with the combination. 22:15
3:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 22:16

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:09 De La Hoya with a lead right to the head. 0:2
0:13 The swelling is increasing around McFarland's left. 0:2
0:17 Danny Smith was extremely upbeat during the break with McFarland providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:23 McFarland comes in low. De La Hoya puts a headlock on him. Jen-Kin knocks De La Hoya's arm off McFarland's head. 0:2
0:28 Jen-Kin separates the two... 0:2
0:33 The uppercut just landed by McFarland is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:2
0:37 De La Hoya is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 2:2
0:45 A quick jab to the body scores for McFarland 4:2
1:10 De La Hoya looks to work the body, but McFarland covers up nicely. 4:2
1:12 McFarland lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 6:2
1:22 De La Hoya's jab rips into McFarland. 6:5
1:38 McFarland has De La Hoya trapped! 6:5
1:38 McFarland lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep De La Hoya on the end of that punch. 8:5
1:54 McFarland is holding De La Hoya tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 8:5
1:59 Jen-Kin moves them apart. 8:5
2:04 De La Hoya is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 8:5
2:11 Apparently McFarland feels it's a good strategy to hug De La Hoya and force Jen-Kin to come separate them. 8:5
2:20 Referee Jen-Kin separates the two... 8:5
2:29 McFarland is trapped in his opponents corner... 8:5
2:34 De La Hoya traps McFarland's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:5
2:38 McFarland works his way free! 8:5
2:48 McFarland is trying to free his gloves from under De La Hoya's gloves. 8:5
2:53 Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 8:5
2:58 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:5
3:00 McFarland's not even close with the hook. 8:5
3:00 McFarland appears to have this fight under control. 8:5
3:00 Jen-Kin motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 13. 7:5

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Oscar De La Hoya is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:09 Danny Smith was really animated in McFarland's corner and McFarland was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 De La Hoya retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 McFarland scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 2:0
0:27 De La Hoya takes a hard combination from McFarland 6:0
0:27 De La Hoya looks stunned! 6:0
0:44 McFarland darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:0
0:49 McFarland is really focused in this round. 6:0
0:55 De La Hoya moves into the far left corner. 6:0
0:59 McFarland slips out of a corner, as De La Hoya attempts to trap him. 6:0
1:14 McFarland backs into the left corner. 6:0
1:18 McFarland just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:4
1:18 That series of punches rocked McFarland and he looks to be in trouble. 6:4
1:23 You can see some increased swelling around the left of McFarland. 6:4
1:32 De La Hoya usues his legs to avoid Packey McFarland's punches. 6:4
1:34 De La Hoya pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 6:7
1:44 De La Hoya is trapped in the corner... 6:7
1:48 McFarland lands a smashing hook! 10:7
1:48 De La Hoya is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:7
1:57 De La Hoya takes a hard cross to the chin from McFarland. 13:7
2:07 McFarland tastes De La Hoya's jab 13:9
2:19 McFarland gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 15:9
2:23 A touch of swelling can now be seen under De La Hoya's left eye. 15:9
2:28 A perfect right cross from Packey McFarland stops De La Hoya dead in his tracks! 18:9
2:41 McFarland ties up De La Hoya. Why would he want to clinch now? 18:9
2:46 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 18:9
2:59 McFarland clamps De La Hoya's arms to his side and holds on until Jen-Kin breaks the hold. 18:9
3:00 McFarland and De La Hoya each take a step back. 18:9
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 19:9

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce McFarland's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure McFarland's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, McFarland lands a short uppercut to the chin of De La Hoya. 2:0
0:19 McFarland's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:0
0:28 Janks Morton really gave it to De La Hoya between rounds, but De La Hoya's didn't seem to be paying attention. 4:0
0:34 De La Hoya is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing McFarland to chase him. 4:0
0:42 De La Hoya has McFarland trapped! 4:0
0:46 De La Hoya traps McFarland's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Jen-Kin breaks it up. 4:0
0:55 Jen-Kin has to break the clinch. 4:0
0:59 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
1:06 McFarland moves into the far left corner. 4:0
1:11 McFarland does a great job of moving as De La Hoya tries to work inside. 4:0
1:13 De La Hoya eats a jab from Packey McFarland 6:0
1:25 De La Hoya slides into the corner... 6:0
1:30 Jen-Kin has to pull the fighters away from each other as McFarland locks up De La Hoya's arms. 6:0
1:39 Jen-Kin steps in and breaks it up. 6:0
1:48 De La Hoya misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:0
1:55 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 6:0
1:57 De La Hoya's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 6:0
2:01 De La Hoya has Packey McFarland cornered! 6:0
2:06 Oscar De La Hoya shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches McFarland flush! 6:4
2:06 How is McFarland standing after those shots? 6:4
2:25 Packey McFarland sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:4
2:37 McFarland has De La Hoya blocked in! 8:4
2:37 McFarland is trying to put his punches together and he tags De La Hoya with a nice combination of punches. 10:4
2:58 That hook by De La Hoya jarred McFarland! 10:8
2:58 McFarland was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 10:8
3:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 15, the final round of the fight. 10:8

Fight Result

Let's go to Ray Connelly for the call...

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

Gelasio Perez Huerta, Mexico scores the bout 143 to 142 for Oscar De La Hoya

Pasquale Procopio, Canada scores the bout 144 to 142 for Packey McFarland

Dick Young, United States scores the bout 145 to 140 for ...

...Packey McFarland

The winner by split decision is Packey McFarland!


Score Cards

Gelasio Perez Huerta Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Packey McFarland 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 142
Oscar De La Hoya 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 143

Pasquale Procopio Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Packey McFarland 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 144
Oscar De La Hoya 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 142

Dick Young Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Packey McFarland 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 145
Oscar De La Hoya 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 140

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Packey McFarland 27 27 28 29 30 30 27 30 29 27 28 30 29 30 30 431
Oscar De La Hoya 30 30 29 28 27 27 30 27 28 30 29 27 28 27 28 425


Statistics
Categories Packey McFarland Oscar De La Hoya
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 7.80 5.00
Hooks / Round 4.60 5.60
Crosses / Round 3.87 2.53
Combinations / Round 5.00 2.73
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.33

Punches Landed / Round 25.27 19.20
Punches Missed / Round 49.13 36.47

Punching Accuracy 34.0% 34.5%

Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2

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

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 7 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 7 / 5 5 / 3


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

[Fist of Legend]

Tony Canzoneri vs Jimmy Goodrich

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Coyle (England), Barry Druxman (United States) and Michael Pernick (United States), ring card girl is Nikki Zeno, the fighters will compete for the WBO 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: Tony Canzoneri - Record: 15-7-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gore - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Jimmy Goodrich - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Ted Bentham

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:06 Canzoneri lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:0
0:19 Goodrich retreats into the lower corner. 2:0
0:19 Canzoneri lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 4:0
0:28 Goodrich is trapped in his opponents corner... 4:0
0:33 Watch Tony Canzoneri move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Jimmy Goodrich off balance. 4:0
0:40 Goodrich slides into the corner... 4:0
0:40 Tony Canzoneri misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 6:0
0:54 Goodrich comes in low. Canzoneri puts a headlock on him. Assimenios knocks Canzoneri's arm off Goodrich's head. 6:0
0:58 Goodrich works his way free! 6:0
1:03 Canzoneri is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 6:0
1:06 Jimmy Goodrich is motioning with his gloves for Canzoneri to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 6:0
1:08 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:0
1:13 Canzoneri does a great job of moving as Goodrich tries to work inside. 6:0
1:15 Canzoneri dips and connects with a hook to the side of Goodrich's head. 8:0
1:15 * And now Goodrich is bleeding from that last punch! 9:0
1:15 * Blood is coming from under Goodrich's left eye; but it probably looks worse than it really is. 9:0
1:15 Getting cut in the first round like this will not bode well for Goodrich as the fight goes on. 9:0
1:24 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 9:0
1:32 Canzoneri is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Goodrich attempts to move inside on him. 9:0
1:42 Canzoneri slides along the far ropes. 9:0
1:46 We have a lull in the action. 9:0
1:57 Canzoneri misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
2:00 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Goodrich digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Tony Canzoneri. 9:2
2:09 Canzoneri scores with a rapid fire combination. 11:2
2:19 Goodrich moves into a neutral corner. 11:2
2:19 Not much steam behind Canzoneri's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 13:2
2:32 Goodrich moves into the lower right corner. 13:2
2:32 Canzoneri connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 15:2
2:42 The fighters are at ring center... 15:2
2:42 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Canzoneri lands the right hand. 17:2
2:55 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 17:2
3:00 Canzoneri tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 17:2
3:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 19:2

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:09 Goodrich's corner gave his cut under the left eye priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:20 Canzoneri and Goodrich are in a clinch, Assimenios hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:29 Assimenios moves them apart. 0:0
0:34 Goodrich has Canzoneri blocked in! 0:0
0:39 Goodrich throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Canzoneri but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:41 Canzoneri rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:58 Canzoneri is clinching... 2:0
1:02 Assimenios separates them. 2:0
1:11 The cross scores for Goodrich. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:2
1:41 That hook from Canzoneri just missed. 2:2
1:51 Goodrich backs off to hitch up his trunks. 2:2
2:07 Jimmy Goodrich bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:4
2:19 Goodrich scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:6
2:30 Goodrich has Canzoneri pinned! 2:6
2:35 Goodrich lands a crushing hook! 2:10
2:35 Canzoneri was stunned by that blow! 2:10
2:44 Goodrich has Canzoneri trapped in the near neutral corner... 2:10
2:44 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 4:12
2:56 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:12
3:00 Canzoneri has his arms wrapped around Goodrich... Now they separate. 4:12
3:00 Assimenios moves in to break the clinch. 4:12
3:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 3:13

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tony Canzoneri and Goodrich square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Canzoneri retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Goodrich lets a quick hook go, catching Canzoneri moving in. 0:2
0:23 Canzoneri is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
0:25 some nifty bodywork Goodrich as he scores with several shots from the inside. 0:4
0:38 Tony Canzoneri let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Goodrich's Head. 2:4
0:54 Canzoneri lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 4:4
1:05 Canzoneri leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Goodrich. 4:6
1:17 Goodrich's jab is fast and accurate. 4:8
1:38 Goodrich scores with a nice two-punch combination. 4:10
1:51 Goodrich backs into a neutral corner. 4:10
1:51 Canzoneri lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 6:10
2:00 Goodrich doesn't have to look for Canzoneri this round as He is right there in front of him. 6:10
2:04 Canzoneri scores with a nice right cross. 8:10
2:25 Canzoneri looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 8:10
2:27 Goodrich wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 8:12
2:37 Goodrich throws the hook and connects. 8:14
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 8:15

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Canzoneri lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:24 Goodrich lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Canzoneri. 2:0
0:36 The quickness and footwork of Canzoneri is definitely keeping Goodrich off balance. 2:0
0:42 Canzoneri has Goodrich cornered! 2:0
0:47 Tony Canzoneri circles around the ring. 2:0
0:52 Canzoneri feints, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:54 Canzoneri bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 4:0
1:12 Goodrich sneaks home the right cross. 4:2
1:25 Canzoneri leans on Goodrich and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:2
1:39 Jimmy Goodrich pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:2
1:52 Canzoneri fires a shot, but it glances off Goodrich's shoulder. 6:2
1:54 Canzoneri ducks into an uppercut from Goodrich. 6:4
2:10 Goodrich ends up behind Tony Canzoneri as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:4
2:15 Canzoneri has Goodrich trapped! 6:4
2:15 Canzoneri lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 8:4
2:39 Goodrich holds his arms up in disgust as Canzoneri holds him around his waist. 8:4
2:54 The Referee breaks it up... 8:4
3:00 Goodrich misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:4
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 9:6

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Assimenios motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy August implored Goodrich to stay busy, to do more but Jimmy Goodrich's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:13 Tony Canzoneri misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:15 Goodrich gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Canzoneri. 0:2
0:25 Canzoneri scores with a glancing cross. 2:2
0:39 Canzoneri just can't find the range with that combination. 2:2
0:41 The fighters are tangled up inside. Jimmy Goodrich has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:4
0:51 Goodrich glances a hook off Canzoneri's side. 2:6
1:07 Canzoneri works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 4:6
1:19 Canzoneri shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:6
1:28 Canzoneri lands a stinging jab. 8:6
1:42 Canzoneri back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Goodrich. 8:6
1:48 Goodrich slides into a neutral corner... 8:6
1:52 Goodrich picks off the hook by Canzoneri. 8:6
1:55 Goodrich digs a short hook to ribs of Canzoneri. 8:8
2:17 Goodrich backs into the upper left corner. 8:8
2:17 Canzoneri tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:8
2:30 Jimmy Goodrich feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 10:8
2:30 Canzoneri tries a hook but Goodrich blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:10
2:56 Canzoneri is trapped in his own corner... 10:10
2:56 Goodrich snakes the jab through Canzoneri's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:12
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:13

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Goodrich received a pep talk from Jimmy August before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Canzoneri bangs a right cross off the face of Goodrich. 2:0
0:23 Canzoneri usues his legs to avoid Goodrich's punches. 2:0
0:30 Thats a nice combination to the body by Goodrich. 2:2
0:46 Tony Canzoneri grabs Goodrich again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:2
0:55 Assimenios separates the two... 2:2
1:04 Goodrich lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Canzoneri. 2:2
1:19 Goodrich slips out of a corner, as Tony Canzoneri attempts to trap him. 2:2
1:29 Canzoneri pins Goodrich's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:2
1:34 Assimenios breaks them up... 2:2
1:43 Canzoneri tries to drop the right hand over the top but Goodrich ducks under it. 2:2
1:58 Canzoneri wraps his arms around Goodrich. 2:2
2:02 Assimenios has to break them apart. 2:2
2:14 Canzoneri looks for a breather; he grabs Goodrich and holds on. Goodrich pushes Canzoneri off and looks for an opening. 2:2
2:18 Now they break clean. 2:2
2:34 Canzoneri is really fluid in his movement. 2:2
2:38 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 2:2
2:41 Canzoneri pins Goodrich in the corner! 2:2
2:46 Canzoneri can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
2:48 Goodrich's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:4
3:00 Canzoneri is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:4
3:00 There's another round in the books. 1:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Canzoneri looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Frank Bagley seemed to pump up Tony Canzoneri between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Goodrich traps Canzoneri in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Goodrich's not even close with the jab. 0:0
0:21 Goodrich backs into the near right corner. 0:0
0:21 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Canzoneri who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
0:34 Goodrich is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:46 Jimmy Goodrich can't score with short uppercut inside. Canzoneri got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
0:48 Canzoneri gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 4:0
0:59 Jimmy Goodrich backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
1:04 Canzoneri looks to work the body, but Goodrich covers up nicely. 4:0
1:06 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Goodrich blasts home a hook. 4:2
1:20 Goodrich works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:2
1:27 Goodrich has Canzoneri cornered! 4:2
1:27 Goodrich goes downstairs with a quick combination. 4:4
1:37 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 4:4
1:40 Goodrich moves into the lower right corner. 4:4
1:45 Goodrich picks off the jab thrown by Canzoneri. 4:4
1:47 Goodrich catches Canzoneri with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:6
1:59 Jimmy Goodrich lets his hands go, paintbrushing the midsection of Canzoneri. Not much on those punches, but they score points. 4:8
2:15 A quick jab from Canzoneri connects. 6:8
2:29 Goodrich has freed himself from Canzoneri. They move quickly to ring center. 6:8
2:40 Canzoneri is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Goodrich. 6:8
2:45 Assimenios separates the two... 6:8
2:52 Tony Canzoneri shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:8
3:00 Canzoneri has Goodrich blocked in! 8:8
3:00 Canzoneri attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:8
3:00 There's the bell. Canzoneri wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 7:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nikki Zeno exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Canzoneri is giving Goodrich a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:18 Canzoneri got some great advice from Frank Bagley between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:23 Canzoneri doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:25 Goodrich finds a home for his jab, keeping Canzoneri at bay. 0:2
0:35 Canzoneri flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:2
0:56 A cross to body by Jimmy Goodrich gets through. 2:4
1:08 Canzoneri has Goodrich pinned! 2:4
1:12 Tony Canzoneri holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Goodrich to score with a clean shot. 2:4
1:21 Canzoneri scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:4
1:21 Goodrich was hurt by those blows! 6:4
1:38 Canzoneri lets his hands go inside, but Goodrich protects his body well. 6:4
1:45 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 6:4
1:57 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Canzoneri! 6:4
2:12 Goodrich misses with that hook. 6:4
2:19 Canzoneri drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:4
2:19 Goodrich was shaken by those blows! 10:4
2:28 Goodrich moves into a neutral corner. 10:4
2:32 Canzoneri lands a devastating hook! 14:4
2:32 Goodrich is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:4
2:46 Goodrich uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Canzoneri tries vainly to score. 14:4
2:48 Goodrich drills Canzoneri with a solid jab. 14:6
3:00 Tony Canzoneri is literally dancing circles around Goodrich this round. 14:6
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 14:6
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 8. 16:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:16 Canzoneri works his way in and leans on Goodrich... 0:0
0:21 Assimenios separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:25 Goodrich's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:25 Canzoneri pins Goodrich in the corner! 0:0
0:30 Considering the clinch Canzoneri has on Goodrich it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Goodrich pushes him away. 0:0
0:40 Canzoneri and Goodrich each take a step back. 0:0
0:51 Canzoneri clamps Goodrich's arms to his side and holds on until Assimenios breaks the hold. 0:0
0:55 Referee Assimenios steps in to break it up. 0:0
1:04 Goodrich is challenging Canzoneri to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
1:09 Assimenios pries them apart. 0:0
1:18 Canzoneri ties up Goodrich. 0:0
1:28 Goodrich tries to get free... Here comes Assimenios to break them up... 0:0
1:34 Referee Assimenios is doing a nice job controlling this bout. 0:0
1:46 Goodrich misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
1:53 Jimmy Goodrich quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:0
1:57 Canzoneri traps Goodrich in the corner! 0:0
1:57 Canzoneri gets in a hook to the body of Goodrich. 2:0
2:09 Goodrich takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:0
2:23 Canzoneri moves into the right corner. 4:0
2:28 Goodrich fires and misses. 4:0
2:36 Both fighters are throwing but Canzoneri is scoring more than Goodrich. 7:2
2:48 Canzoneri's jab connects to Goodrich's head 9:2
3:00 It looks like Canzoneri has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:2
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 9:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Goodrich was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Canzoneri with a lead right to the head. 2:0
0:16 Jimmy August was really animated in Goodrich's corner and Goodrich was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:17 Goodrich is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
0:17 Goodrich throws a punch and lands. Tony Canzoneri scores with a counter. Looks like Jimmy Goodrich was a little more effective. 4:3
0:31 Canzoneri throws a flurry of punches but Goodrich either blocks or slips them. 4:3
0:33 Goodrich working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 4:5
0:42 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:5
0:42 Canzoneri is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 6:5
0:55 Goodrich retreats into the right corner. 6:5
0:59 Maybe they ought to nickname Canzoneri "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 6:5
1:04 Referee Assimenios has to separate the two... 6:5
1:16 Canzoneri grabs Goodrich. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:5
1:28 Jimmy Goodrich pushes Canzoneri away. 6:5
1:37 Canzoneri is clinching. Assimenios better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 6:5
1:49 Tony Canzoneri finally lets go of Jimmy Goodrich. 6:5
1:56 Canzoneri works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 8:5
2:08 Canzoneri backs into his own corner... 8:5
2:13 That punch actually went behind Canzoneri's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Goodrich. 8:5
2:15 Goodrich eats a jab from Canzoneri 10:5
2:24 The crowd comes to it's feet as Tony Canzoneri and Goodrich engage in a furious exchange. 12:7
2:38 That was a violent straight right by Jimmy Goodrich! 12:11
2:38 Tony Canzoneri is hurt! 12:11
2:52 Canzoneri is holding Goodrich tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 12:11
3:00 Canzoneri shoves Goodrich away. 12:11
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:11

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Jimmy August said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Goodrich has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:06 Canzoneri has Goodrich pinned! 0:0
0:06 A cross lands for Canzoneri. Goodrich didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:20 Goodrich tries to muscle inside but Canzoneri clinches him. 2:0
0:24 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
0:33 Canzoneri fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:0
0:36 Some good body work by Goodrich, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:2
0:50 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 2:2
1:00 Canzoneri wraps up Goodrich. 2:2
1:04 Assimenios has to separate the two... 2:2
1:09 Canzoneri lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:2
1:26 Tony Canzoneri is moving like a ghost out there, as Goodrich trys in vain to corner him 4:2
1:45 Canzoneri is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:2
1:54 Tony Canzoneri fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:2
2:06 Goodrich is trying to free his gloves from under Canzoneri's gloves. 4:2
2:18 Canzoneri uses his shoulder to force Goodrich out of the clinch. 4:2
2:25 Canzoneri lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Jimmy Goodrich on the end of that punch. 6:2
2:41 Goodrich grabs and holds Canzoneri... 6:2
2:46 Assimenios has to break the clinch. 6:2
2:55 Canzoneri is either lucky or has radar. Goodrich's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:2
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 11 to a close. 6:2

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Jimmy August was extremely upbeat during the break with Goodrich providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:26 Goodrich fires a lead right that Tony Canzoneri manages to avoid. 0:0
0:29 Canzoneri misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
0:42 Goodrich tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Canzoneri. 2:0
0:53 Goodrich steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:0
0:57 Canzoneri is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:0
1:10 Assimenios yells at the fighters to separate but Goodrich and Canzoneri are a tangle of arms. 4:0
1:22 Goodrich pushes Canzoneri away. 4:0
1:42 Goodrich misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
1:44 Canzoneri scores to the body with a jab 6:0
1:59 Canzoneri's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 6:0
2:06 Goodrich moves into the far left corner. 6:0
2:06 Tony Canzoneri moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:0
2:18 A quick combination from Canzoneri gets through. 10:0
2:36 Goodrich works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 10:0
2:43 The fighters are throwing punches but Canzoneri is being much more effective in this battle. 13:2
2:56 Goodrich scores with a hook to the side of the head. 13:4
3:00 Goodrich shows Canzoneri his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 14:5

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Goodrich looks to be in good shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Canzoneri moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:20 Goodrich is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:0
0:33 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:48 Assimenios steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
1:00 Goodrich has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Canzoneri. 0:0
1:11 Referee Assimenios separates the two... 0:0
1:15 The action slows as Canzoneri and Goodrich measure each other up. 0:0
1:20 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 0:0
1:25 Jimmy Goodrich connects with a vicious hook! 0:4
1:25 That absolutely rocked Canzoneri, he is on queer street right now!! 0:4
1:38 Goodrich is really focused in this round. 0:4
1:46 Goodrich is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Canzoneri. 0:4
1:53 Canzoneri is trapped in Jimmy Goodrich's corner... 0:4
1:57 Goodrich cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Canzoneri had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
2:00 Canzoneri lands a jab to the midsection 2:4
2:17 Goodrich throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:4
2:28 Goodrich voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:4
2:39 Goodrich swings...and misses. 2:4
2:41 Not a lot on that hook to Jimmy Goodrich's side, but it scored. 4:4
2:50 Goodrich feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:6
3:00 Goodrich pins Tony Canzoneri in the corner! 4:6
3:00 Goodrich fires a left hand that Canzoneri takes high on the shoulder. 4:6
3:00 Tony Canzoneri appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:6
3:00 Round 13 ends with the sound of the bell. 4:8

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Canzoneri looks to be in fair shape as Round 14 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Tony Canzoneri is showing very little fatigue at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:09 A straight cross from Canzoneri gets through Goodrich's guard. 2:0
0:18 Canzoneri got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Frank Bagley's instructions work. 2:0
0:23 Canzoneri is moving around the ring nicely. 2:0
0:28 Canzoneri is pinned in his own corner... 2:0
0:28 Goodrich fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:2
0:40 Goodrich moves into the right corner. 2:2
0:44 Canzoneri just comes up short with the combination. 2:2
0:47 Goodrich rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:4
1:00 Goodrich grabs Canzoneri's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Assimenios has to force Goodrich to let go. 2:4
1:11 Assimenios is shouting at Goodrich to break! 2:4
1:20 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 2:4
1:30 Goodrich works free! He backs to ring center, with Canzoneri following. 2:4
1:39 Goodrich fires a volley of punches but Canzoneri was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:4
1:53 Canzoneri scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 4:4
2:02 Goodrich traps Canzoneri in the corner! 4:4
2:02 The fighters are throwing punches now! Goodrich is being much more effective in this exchange. 6:7
2:14 Goodrich gets the cross through Canzoneri's guard. 6:9
2:28 Goodrich brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:9
2:36 Goodrich has Canzoneri cornered! 6:9
2:40 Jimmy Goodrich whiffs with the cross. 6:9
2:43 Tony Canzoneri throws the cross and scores to the head of Goodrich. 8:9
2:47 Jimmy Goodrich is fading... 8:9
2:55 Canzoneri has Jimmy Goodrich trapped! 8:9
3:00 Canzoneri is flicking the jab, trying to keep Goodrich at long range. 8:9
3:00 Canzoneri appears to have this fight under control. 8:9
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:11

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:09 Canzoneri has Goodrich trapped! 0:0
0:13 Tony Canzoneri darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:22 Canzoneri is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:35 Tony Canzoneri is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:39 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:0
0:42 Canzoneri goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 2:0
0:51 Goodrich is trapped in the corner... 2:0
0:51 Canzoneri slips inside and lands a hook. 4:0
1:05 Canzoneri misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
1:13 Tony Canzoneri's cross finds a home on Goodrich's jaw. 6:0
1:28 Tony Canzoneri 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. 6:0
1:31 Goodrich gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:2
1:44 Tony Canzoneri is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Goodrich to chase him. 6:2
1:56 Canzoneri ties up Goodrich... 6:2
2:01 Referee Assimenios separates the two... 6:2
2:09 Goodrich lands a rapier like jab to the head of Canzoneri 6:4
2:20 Not much to choose in that exchange as both Canzoneri and Goodrich had their moments. 8:6
2:34 Canzoneri pins Goodrich's arms! The fighters are tied up... 8:6
2:43 Assimenios breaks them up... 8:6
2:48 Canzoneri is really focused in this round. 8:6
2:55 Canzoneri has Goodrich pinned! 8:6
2:55 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 10:8
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. 12:8

Fight Result

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

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

John Coyle, England sees it 143 to 143

Barry Druxman, United States scores the bout 144 to 142 for Tony Canzoneri

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

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a draw!


Score Cards

John Coyle Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Canzoneri 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 143
Jimmy Goodrich 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 143

Barry Druxman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Canzoneri 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 144
Jimmy Goodrich 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 142

Michael Pernick Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Canzoneri 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 142
Jimmy Goodrich 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tony Canzoneri 30 28 27 30 27 28 27 30 30 29 29 29 28 27 30 429
Jimmy Goodrich 27 29 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 28 28 28 30 30 27 428


Statistics
Categories Tony Canzoneri Jimmy Goodrich
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 5.73 5.40
Hooks / Round 7.73 4.40
Crosses / Round 7.20 3.93
Combinations / Round 6.20 4.67
Uppercuts / Round 3.13 3.40

Punches Landed / Round 30.00 21.80
Punches Missed / Round 49.67 48.53

Punching Accuracy 37.7% 31.0%

Total Number of Fouls 0 0

Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0

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

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0

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

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


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[Fist of Legend]

Carlos Ortiz vs Florentino Fernandez

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Earl Morton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Nathan Palmer (United States), Omar Minton (Mexico) and Richard DeCarufel (Canada), ring card girl is Jena Bloggs, this is not a title bout, 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: Carlos Ortiz - Record: 14-7-5 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Florentino Fernandez - Record: 14-9-1 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Danny Milano

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
0:12 Ortiz drives that short hook into Fernandez's midsection! 4:0
0:12 Fernandez was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:20 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 4:0
0:28 OH! Fernandez landed the big hook flush! 4:4
0:28 Ortiz takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:4
0:37 Solid bodywork by Ortiz as he lands several punches from the inside. 6:4
0:53 Florentino Fernandez charges in but Ortiz avoids the rush. 6:4
0:59 Florentino Fernandez steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:4
1:02 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Ortiz lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Fernandez. 8:4
1:11 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ortiz digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Fernandez. 10:4
1:29 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Ortiz had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 13:6
1:38 Fernandez moves into a neutral corner. 13:6
1:38 Fernandez unleashes a flurry and Ortiz fires back, a close exchange with Fernandez coming out on top. 15:9
1:47 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 15:9
1:55 Fernandez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 15:13
1:55 Ortiz is suddenly in trouble! 15:13
2:07 Fernandez tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 15:15
2:19 Both fighters move to ring center. 15:15
2:19 Ortiz slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 18:15
2:30 Ortiz finds a home for his jab, keeping Fernandez at bay. 20:15
2:42 Ortiz scores with quick series of shots to the body of Fernandez. 22:15
2:51 Fernandez doesn't have to look for Ortiz this round as He is right there in front of him. 22:15
2:58 Ortiz just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Fernandez with a sharp combination! 26:15
2:58 Fernandez looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 26:15
3:00 Ortiz and Fernandez can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 27:16

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fernandez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Ortiz lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:0
0:20 Whatever Yank Durham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ortiz has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 2:0
0:25 Carlos Ortiz lands a devastating hook! 6:0
0:25 That blow connected solidly to the head of Fernandez and he is stunned! 6:0
0:38 Ortiz drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:0
0:38 Those punches hurt Fernandez and he looks to hang on. 10:0
0:55 Ortiz gets his head on the chest of Fernandez as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 12:0
1:13 Fernandez lands a smashing hook! 12:4
1:13 Ortiz is reeling.. 12:4
1:25 Ortiz shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 14:4
1:37 Ortiz pins Fernandez in the corner! 14:4
1:41 Ortiz traps Fernandez's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Morton breaks it up. 14:4
1:53 Morton breaks them up... 14:4
1:58 Fernandez's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 14:4
2:01 Ortiz lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 16:4
2:05 There appears to be some minor swelling under Fernandez's right eye. 16:4
2:10 The uppercut just landed by Ortiz is a nice weapon on the inside. 18:4
2:24 Ortiz ties up Fernandez... 18:4
2:34 The Referee breaks it up... 18:4
2:44 Ortiz lands a crushing cross! 22:4
2:44 And Fernandez's in big trouble now! 22:4
2:56 Fernandez scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ortiz's jaw. 22:6
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 22:6

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ortiz looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Ortiz got some great advice from Yank Durham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:09 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Fernandez. 2:3
0:24 Fernandez lands a strong hook! 2:7
0:24 Ortiz looks shaken! 2:7
0:33 Fernandez has Ortiz trapped! 2:7
0:38 Fernandez lets his hands go inside, but Ortiz protects his body well. 2:7
0:53 Fernandez just can't find the range with that hook. 2:7
0:55 Ortiz feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:7
1:09 Fernandez really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 4:11
1:09 Carlos Ortiz is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:11
1:23 Carlos Ortiz misses wildly with the hook. 4:11
1:39 Fernandez lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:16
1:39 Ortiz is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:16
1:56 Florentino Fernandez's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 4:16
2:03 Florentino Fernandez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Ortiz. 4:16
2:08 Fernandez is really focused in this round. 4:16
2:15 Ortiz is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:16
2:18 Fernandez scores with the jab. 4:18
2:27 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:18
2:31 Carlos Ortiz takes a hard combination from Fernandez 4:22
2:31 Ortiz is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:22
2:49 Ortiz looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 4:22
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 4:24

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ortiz looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 George Chemeres was extremely upbeat during the break with Fernandez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Fernandez knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:20 Fernandez lands two stinging combinations that stop Ortiz in his tracks. 0:3
0:40 Fernandez works his way in and leans on Ortiz. 0:3
0:50 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Ortiz! 0:3
0:56 Ortiz just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:7
0:56 Ortiz was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:7
1:10 That hook from Fernandez lands with some authority! 0:11
1:10 Ortiz is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:11
1:23 Ortiz has Fernandez cornered! 0:11
1:27 That cross from Ortiz just missed. 0:11
1:39 That cross from Fernandez has some power behind it! 0:15
1:39 Ortiz staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:15
1:53 Fernandez ties up Carlos Ortiz. 0:15
2:03 Fernandez finally lets go of Ortiz. 0:15
2:13 Ortiz takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:20
2:13 Ortiz in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:20
2:28 Ortiz is keeping away from the ropes. 0:20
2:28 Ortiz is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:20
2:47 Fernandez is really focused in this round. 2:20
2:58 Ortiz's not even close with the jab. 2:20
3:00 Morton motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 2:22

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Florentino Fernandez slides into the corner... 0:0
0:06 Ortiz lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
0:15 Ortiz's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:20 Ortiz attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 2:0
0:32 It's a sweet uppercut by Fernandez! He snapped Carlos Ortiz's head straight back with that punch! 2:4
0:32 Ortiz is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:4
0:49 And Carlos Ortiz tastes the power of a crushing cross from Fernandez! 2:8
0:49 That's the punch Florentino Fernandez hoped to land! Ortiz looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:8
1:02 Florentino Fernandez backs into a neutral corner. 2:8
1:02 Ortiz fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:8
1:15 He doesn't connect with the combination. 4:8
1:24 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 4:8
1:24 Ortiz scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:8
1:29 The swelling is increasing around Fernandez's right. 6:8
1:36 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 6:8
1:43 Fernandez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ortiz. 6:8
1:45 Ortiz forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Fernandez. 8:8
1:58 Fernandez backs into the left corner. 8:8
2:03 That was a violent straight right by Ortiz! 12:8
2:03 Fernandez is gasping for air!! 12:8
2:15 Fernandez is staying at the center of the ring. 12:8
2:19 Fernandez pins Ortiz's arms. Now they move apart. 12:8
2:24 Morton separates the two fighters. 12:8
2:31 Fernandez throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 12:11
2:43 Ortiz has Florentino Fernandez trapped in the left neutral corner... 12:11
2:43 Ortiz with a lead right to the head. 14:11
2:47 The swelling under Fernandez's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 14:11
2:55 Fernandez is blocked in his opponents corner... 14:11
2:55 Ortiz lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 16:11
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 17:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Florentino Fernandez is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:09 Ortiz unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Fernandez's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 2:0
0:22 Ortiz usues his legs to avoid Fernandez's punches. 2:0
0:29 George Chemeres seemed to pump up Fernandez between rounds. 2:0
0:34 Ortiz back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Fernandez. 2:0
0:46 Ortiz is clinching... 2:0
0:55 Ortiz shoves Fernandez away. 2:0
0:59 Ortiz is backed into his opponents corner... 2:0
1:04 Fernandez swings...and misses. 2:0
1:06 Ortiz plants a hard cross in Fernandez's midsection. 5:0
1:11 Fernandez seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 5:0
1:24 Fernandez just landed a three punch combo! 5:4
1:24 Ortiz is trying to regroup after those punches... 5:4
1:33 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 5:4
1:33 Ortiz rips a hook to the head. 7:4
1:43 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Fernandez got the best of it. 9:7
2:03 Fernandez muscles his way inside. 9:7
2:13 Florentino Fernandez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 9:7
2:20 Fernandez pushes Ortiz back to gain room to punch. 9:7
2:24 Ortiz lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Florentino Fernandez took it well. 12:7
2:29 Fernandez seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 12:7
2:38 Florentino Fernandez scores with a tremendous left! 12:11
2:38 That shot buckled Ortiz's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 12:11
2:55 Ortiz's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 12:11
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:13

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carlos Ortiz looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Fernandez received a pep talk from George Chemeres before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Fernandez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Fernandez connects with a vicious uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Ortiz's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:26 * That was a blatant low blow by Carlos Ortiz and Morton has stopped the action to scold him 2:4
0:49 Fernandez cranks up the hook and connects to Ortiz's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:9
0:49 It looks like Ortiz is hurt after taking those shots! 2:9
1:02 Not much steam behind Carlos Ortiz's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:9
1:14 Florentino Fernandez retreats into the left corner. 4:9
1:19 Ortiz ends up behind Fernandez as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:9
1:32 A brutal cross from Fernandez connects to the solar plexus! 4:13
1:32 Ortiz is clutching his side! 4:13
1:44 Ortiz gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 4:13
1:48 Ortiz is holding... 4:13
1:59 Morton steps in and breaks it up. 4:13
2:04 Fernandez moves into the upper left corner. 4:13
2:09 Ortiz leaves the jab just short. 4:13
2:20 Fernandez connects with a violent combination! 4:17
2:20 That's the shot Fernandez hoped to land! Ortiz looks bad after that series of blows. 4:17
2:25 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Ortiz's right eye. 4:17
2:34 Fernandez's misses as Ortiz backpedals away. 4:17
2:36 Ortiz scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Florentino Fernandez. 6:17
2:53 Ortiz has Fernandez blocked in! 6:17
2:57 Ortiz can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:17
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 6:18

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Fernandez's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Fernandez's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Ortiz is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:18 Ortiz's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:24 Fernandez traps Ortiz in the corner! 0:0
0:24 Fernandez scores with a solid hook to the head. 0:3
0:38 A big combination from Fernandez lands with serious impact! 0:7
0:38 Ortiz was staggered by those punches... 0:7
0:42 Ortiz is running out of gas... 0:7
0:50 A crisp jab from Fernandez connects to the jaw of Ortiz 0:10
1:00 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 0:10
1:04 Fernandez feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:10
1:09 Fernandez is really focused in this round. 0:10
1:26 Fernandez is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 0:10
1:40 Fernandez and Ortiz are in a clinch, Morton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:10
1:58 Morton has to break the clinch. 0:10
2:07 Fernandez retreats into a neutral corner. 0:10
2:07 Ortiz likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Fernandez's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:10
2:19 Fernandez slides into a neutral corner... 2:10
2:19 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Ortiz can land a solid one. 4:10
2:32 Fernandez fires a lead right that Ortiz manages to avoid. 4:10
2:35 Fernandez takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:10
2:48 Morton yells at the fighters to separate but Florentino Fernandez and Ortiz are a tangle of arms. 6:10
2:57 Ortiz tries to get free... Here comes Morton to break them up... 6:10
3:00 It looks like Fernandez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:10
3:00 Round 8 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:11

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Fernandez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Fernandez still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Ortiz clamps Fernandez's arms to his side and holds on until Morton breaks the hold. 0:0
0:17 * Ortiz 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. 0:0
0:36 Fernandez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ortiz. 0:0
0:42 Ortiz feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:50 Fernandez patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Ortiz little room to move. 0:0
0:55 Ortiz fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Fernandez. He rocked him with that one. 3:0
1:00 Florentino Fernandez's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 3:0
1:09 That hook by Fernandez jarred Ortiz! 3:4
1:09 Carlos Ortiz was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 3:4
1:25 Ortiz is trying to free his gloves from under Fernandez's gloves. 3:4
1:30 Morton has to separate the two... 3:4
1:39 Fernandez fires and misses. 3:4
1:46 Ortiz lands a wicked combination! 7:4
1:46 Fernandez was staggered by those punches! 7:4
1:55 Fernandez is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 7:4
2:01 Fernandez walks in to a glancing hook from Ortiz. 9:4
2:06 It looks like Florentino Fernandez and Ortiz are both starting to fatigue... 9:4
2:13 Ortiz lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 11:4
2:18 It seems every shot Fernandez takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 11:4
2:28 Fernandez is protecting the body nicely as Ortiz fails to score inside. 11:4
2:44 Fernandez just comes up short with the jab. 11:4
2:46 Ortiz lands a two punch combination to the body 13:4
2:55 Fernandez has Ortiz pinned! 13:4
3:00 Carlos Ortiz uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Fernandez tries vainly to score. 13:4
3:00 Fernandez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:4
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 12:5

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Fernandez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Fernandez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Ortiz scores with a nice right cross. 2:0
0:17 George Chemeres was really animated in Fernandez's corner and Florentino Fernandez was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:22 Ortiz dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Fernandez back on his heels! 7:0
0:22 Fernandez was shaken by those blows! 7:0
0:27 The swelling under Fernandez's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 7:0
0:31 Ortiz scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 9:0
0:44 Fernandez is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 9:0
0:55 Fernandez throws a flurry of punches but Ortiz either blocks or slips them. 9:0
0:58 Ortiz throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Fernandez. 12:0
1:13 Fernandez has Ortiz blocked in! 12:0
1:18 Fernandez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:0
1:20 A hard jab lands from Ortiz 15:0
1:34 Fernandez is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ortiz can't throw punches, I guess. 15:0
1:39 Morton separates the two... 15:0
1:45 Fernandez is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 15:0
1:48 Ortiz goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 17:0
1:53 Fernandez is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 17:0
2:05 Fernandez has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 17:5
2:05 That shot has Ortiz hurt! 17:5
2:09 Ortiz's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 17:5
2:14 Both fighters move back to ring center. 17:5
2:18 Fernandez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 17:5
2:25 Ortiz backs into the right corner. 17:5
2:30 Florentino Fernandez bulls his way inside, pushing Ortiz up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 17:5
2:38 Ortiz picks off the jab thrown by Fernandez. 17:5
2:45 Fernandez traps Ortiz in the corner! 17:5
2:49 Fernandez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 17:5
2:56 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 17:5
3:00 Fernandez fires a left hand that Ortiz takes high on the shoulder. 17:5
3:00 Round 10 finishes with the sound of the bell. 18:5

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Morton motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Fernandez's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 Ortiz flicks a jab to Fernandez's stomach 2:0
0:13 Fernandez's tank is just about on empty. 2:0
0:21 Ortiz is motioning with his gloves for Fernandez to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 2:0
0:29 Ortiz is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:0
0:38 The fighters are tied up. Ortiz tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
0:43 Referee Morton steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:56 Ortiz gets inside and fires a hook to Fernandez's body. 4:0
1:06 Florentino Fernandez has Ortiz cornered! 4:0
1:11 Florentino Fernandez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
1:13 Ortiz bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:0
1:27 Fernandez connects with a solid cross! 6:4
1:27 Ortiz's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:4
1:32 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 6:4
1:32 That swelling under the right eye of Ortiz is definitely getting worse. 6:4
1:40 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Ortiz scored more on that exchange. 9:6
1:45 The swelling under Fernandez's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 9:6
1:53 Ortiz rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 11:6
2:24 Morton has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ortiz locks up Fernandez's arms. 11:6
2:35 Referee Morton separates the two... 11:6
2:39 Fernandez is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 11:6
2:43 Fernandez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ortiz on the end of that punch. 11:8
3:00 Fernandez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:8
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. 11:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ortiz looks to be in fair shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Fernandez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Chemeres's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ortiz's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ortiz's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Florentino Fernandez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Fernandez has Ortiz trapped! 0:0
0:13 Fernandez smothers Ortiz's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:17 Fernandez pushes Ortiz away. 0:0
0:22 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:22 Ortiz lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:32 Fernandez has Carlos Ortiz blocked in! 2:0
0:36 Fernandez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ortiz blocks it. 2:0
0:43 Fernandez has Carlos Ortiz pinned! 2:0
0:48 Fernandez launches a wild overhand blow from the cheap seats and it lands with a sickening thud! 2:4
0:48 Fernandez has Ortiz in trouble after that punch! 2:4
0:59 Fernandez has Ortiz trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 2:4
1:04 Florentino Fernandez has his arms wrapped around Ortiz... Now they separate. 2:4
1:13 Fernandez uses his shoulder to force Ortiz out of the clinch. 2:4
1:17 Florentino Fernandez throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Ortiz. 2:7
1:17 Carlos Ortiz steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 2:7
1:22 There appears to be increased swelling under Ortiz's right eye. 2:7
1:35 Ortiz comes in low. Fernandez puts a headlock on him. Morton knocks Fernandez's arm off Ortiz's head. 2:7
1:45 Ortiz works his way free! 2:7
1:55 Fernandez wings a big left hand at Ortiz but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:7
2:04 Ortiz retreats into a neutral corner. 2:7
2:09 Ortiz takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 2:11
2:09 Several solid punches score and Ortiz is rattled! 2:11
2:18 Fernandez traps Ortiz in the corner! 2:11
2:23 Fernandez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:11
2:34 Fernandez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:11
2:46 Fernandez grabs and holds Ortiz... 2:11
2:55 Morton moves them apart. 2:11
3:00 Ortiz retreats into the left corner. 2:11
3:00 Fernandez whiffs with the uppercut. 2:11
3:00 It looks like Fernandez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:11
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 12 to a close. 2:11

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carlos Ortiz and Fernandez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ortiz is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Fernandez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Fernandez still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Ortiz catches Fernandez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:0
0:24 Fernandez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ortiz flush! 2:4
0:24 Ortiz seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:4
0:29 Look for Florentino Fernandez to start to target Ortiz's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:4
0:40 Ortiz darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:4
0:53 Fernandez just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:4
0:56 Ortiz gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Fernandez with an uppercut. 4:4
1:07 Fernandez is pinned in his own corner... 4:4
1:07 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 6:6
1:11 Its obvious that the swelling around Carlos Ortiz's right eye is rapidly worsening. 6:6
1:16 The action is back in the center of the ring. 6:6
1:21 Ortiz has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Fernandez. 6:6
1:25 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:6
1:33 Fernandez pushes Ortiz away, looking for more space to work in. 6:6
1:41 Fernandez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:10
1:41 Ortiz is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:10
1:46 The swelling around Ortiz's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:10
1:50 A quick hook to the body by Ortiz 8:10
2:04 Fernandez ties up Ortiz. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:10
2:13 Now they break clean. 8:10
2:18 Some nice infighting ends with Ortiz getting an uppercut in. 10:10
2:35 Ortiz really buried that punch into Fernandez's ribs. 15:10
2:35 Fernandez was hurt by those blows! 15:10
2:40 Fernandez's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 15:10
2:45 Ortiz launches left a cross to the body. 17:10
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 18:9

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's anybody's fight here in the last two rounds. 0:0
0:06 George Chemeres not only gave Fernandez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ortiz. Now it's up to Fernandez to implement it. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Ortiz'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
0:06 The swelling on the face of Fernandez is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:07 Carlos Ortiz glances a hook off Florentino Fernandez's side. 2:0
0:20 Fernandez lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 2:2
0:37 Fernandez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ortiz. 2:2
0:39 Ortiz lands a rapier like jab to the head of Fernandez 4:2
0:48 Ortiz slides into a neutral corner... 4:2
0:53 Fernandez misses with that punch. 4:2
1:04 * Fernandez hits the deck after a huge hook and he looks hurt. 4:2
1:07 Morton crouches over Fernandez and begins to count.. 11:2
1:07 1 11:2
1:08 2 11:2
1:09 The count is at 3 as Fernandez struggles to his knees. 11:2
1:10 4 11:2
1:11 5 11:2
1:12 6 11:2
1:12 * Fernandez is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 11:2
1:12 Fernandez raises his guard as Morton asks him if he wants to continue. Fernandez wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 11:2
1:12 Ortiz has hurt Fernandez early in the round. Fernandez is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 11:2
1:25 Ortiz wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Fernandez's defense. 11:2
1:36 Ortiz just misses with a huge shot as Fernandez chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 11:2
1:43 Fernandez retreats into the left corner. 11:2
1:43 Ortiz slips in a jab to the body 13:2
1:43 Fernandez is badly stunned and Ortiz will try to finish him off here in the 14th round! 13:2
1:56 Carlos Ortiz lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 15:2
1:56 Ortiz has Fernandez in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 14th. 15:2
2:01 The increased swelling around the right eye of Fernandez is fast becoming a hindurance. 15:2
2:05 Ortiz flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 17:2
2:14 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 17:2
2:17 Fernandez moves into the upper left corner. 17:2
2:17 A flurry of light blows from Ortiz scores to the body. 19:2
2:35 Ortiz misses wildly with the Hook. 19:2
2:42 Fernandez rips off a hook to Ortiz's mid section. 19:5
2:52 Carlos Ortiz digs a short hook to ribs of Florentino Fernandez. 21:5
3:00 Fernandez traps Ortiz in the corner! 21:5
3:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 21:6

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 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ortiz's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ortiz's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Fernandez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Carlos Ortiz slips in a quick cross. 2:0
0:17 George Chemeres knows Fernandez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:22 Fernandez drops the right hand flush on Ortiz's chin! 2:5
0:22 That punch really rocked Ortiz! 2:5
0:34 Ortiz gets in a short cross to the body. 4:5
0:48 Ortiz grabs Fernandez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:5
0:58 Fernandez pushes Ortiz away. 4:5
1:11 Apparently Ortiz feels it's a good strategy to hug Fernandez and force Morton to come separate them. 4:5
1:16 Morton has to break them apart. 4:5
1:20 Ortiz's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 4:5
1:29 Fernandez lands a brutal combination! 4:9
1:29 Ortiz seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:9
1:34 There has to be something done about the swelling around Ortiz's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:9
1:43 Ortiz does a great job of moving as Fernandez tries to work inside. 4:9
1:46 The cross scores for Ortiz. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:9
2:00 Fernandez is really focused in this round. 6:9
2:03 Fernandez backs into a neutral corner. 6:9
2:08 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 6:9
2:12 Morton separates them. 6:9
2:12 Fernandez looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 6:9
2:22 Ortiz traps Fernandez's gloves under his arms, forcing Morton to break them up. 6:9
2:26 Morton moves in to break the clinch. 6:9
2:31 Fernandez is really focused in this round. 6:9
2:34 Fernandez is pinned in his opponents corner... 6:9
2:39 Ortiz traps Fernandez's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:9
2:49 Referee Morton has to separate the two... 6:9
3:00 Considering the clinch Ortiz has on Fernandez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Fernandez pushes him away. 6:9
3:00 Morton separates the two... 6:9
3:00 Carlos Ortiz seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:9
3:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 5:10

Fight Result

Jeff Connor has the call...

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

Nathan Palmer, United States scores the bout 144 to 141

Omar Minton, Mexico has it 145 to 140

Richard DeCarufel, Canada sees the fight 145 to 140

And your winner by unanimous decision Carlos Ortiz!!!


Score Cards

Nathan Palmer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Ortiz 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 144
Florentino Fernandez 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 8 10 141

Omar Minton Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Ortiz 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 145
Florentino Fernandez 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 10 140

Richard DeCarufel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Ortiz 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 145
Florentino Fernandez 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 8 10 140

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Ortiz 30 30 27 27 30 30 27 28 30 30 30 28 30 30 27 434
Florentino Fernandez 27 27 30 30 27 30 30 29 27 27 27 29 27 24 30 421


Statistics
Categories Carlos Ortiz Florentino Fernandez
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 8.73 3.67
Hooks / Round 8.93 5.53
Crosses / Round 5.40 3.27
Combinations / Round 9.87 4.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.27 3.87

Punches Landed / Round 37.20 20.53
Punches Missed / Round 29.93 61.00

Punching Accuracy 55.4% 25.2%

Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 2

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

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 4 / 3


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[Fist of Legend]

Henry Armstrong vs Artur Grigorian

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Gelasio Perez Huerta, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ove Ovesen (Denmark), Gary Merritt (United States) and Stanley Christodoulou (South Africa), ring card girl is Larisa Burdeynaya, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Henry Armstrong - Record: 19-4-1 (12) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Artur Grigorian - Record: 0-1-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Don Turner

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Grigorian retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Grigorian. 2:0
0:22 Armstrong scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 5:0
0:31 Not much steam behind Grigorian's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 5:2
0:48 Henry Armstrong looks to work the body, but Grigorian covers up nicely. 5:2
0:51 Grigorian lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:4
1:06 That cross from Grigorian just missed. 5:4
1:14 Armstrong is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 5:4
1:18 Armstrong scores with a solid hook to the head. 8:4
1:32 Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:4
1:38 Grigorian lands a brutal hook! 8:9
1:38 Armstrong appears to have been staggered by that punch... 8:9
1:48 Grigorian has Armstrong trapped in the left neutral corner... 8:9
1:48 Grigorian's cross finds a home on Armstrong's jaw. 8:11
1:59 Grigorian is forced into his own corner... 8:11
2:04 Henry Armstrong throws a crushing right to Grigorian's jaw! 12:11
2:04 Grigorian is dazed and he is in trouble!! 12:11
2:19 Armstrong attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 12:11
2:26 We have seen plenty of action in this round 12:11
2:38 Armstrong traps Grigorian in the corner! 12:11
2:38 The fighters are grappling inside. Now Armstrong works free and lands a hard hook to the head. 15:11
2:52 Armstrong brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 15:11
2:57 Armstrong's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 15:11
3:00 Grigorian is trapped in his own corner... 15:11
3:00 Grigorian tries to muscle inside but Armstrong clinches him. 15:11
3:00 Grigorian works his way free! 15:11
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Armstrong and Grigorian really went at it. 15:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong and Grigorian square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy August was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Artur Grigorian slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:07 Armstrong rips Artur Grigorian to the body with a sharp uppercut. 3:0
0:19 Grigorian slides into the corner... 3:0
0:19 Henry Armstrong's jab is finds it's mark. 6:0
0:29 Not the cleanest of combinations from Armstrong but it still scored effectively. 9:0
0:38 A nice combination to the body by Armstrong. 12:0
0:52 Armstrong drops the right hand flush on Grigorian's chin! 16:0
0:52 Grigorian was stunned by that blow! 16:0
1:06 Armstrong lands a smashing uppercut! 20:0
1:06 Artur Grigorian is suddenly in trouble! 20:0
1:15 Not a lot on that hook to Grigorian's side, but it scored. 22:0
1:27 Armstrong sinks a stiff uppercut between Grigorian's elbows. 25:0
1:36 Armstrong and Grigorian are at close quarters as Armstrong lands a hook to Grigorian's head. 27:0
1:49 Armstrong lands a nice cross but Grigorian turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 29:0
2:03 Armstrong pushes Grigorian then steps away from him. 29:0
2:07 Grigorian's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 29:0
2:15 Grigorian pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 29:0
2:24 Armstrong misses wildly with the Hook. 29:0
2:27 Grigorian lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 29:2
2:35 Armstrong doesn't have to look for Grigorian this round as He is right there in front of him. 29:2
2:42 Armstrong grabs and holds Grigorian... 29:2
2:53 Perez Huerta separates them. 29:2
2:57 Henry Armstrong is really focused in this round. 29:2
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 30:3

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Grigorian is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Sam Colonna knows Artur Grigorian lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Grigorian launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Henry Armstrong's jaw. Grigorian is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 0:2
0:24 Grigorian tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:26 Armstrong digs two shots to the body and then rips Grigorian with a short uppercut on the inside. 3:2
0:40 Grigorian swings...and misses. 3:2
0:47 Grigorian's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 3:2
0:55 Grigorian backs into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:59 Armstrong is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Grigorian a decent target to shoot for. 3:2
1:04 Armstrong lets a quick hook go, catching Grigorian moving in. 5:2
1:15 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 5:2
1:23 Armstrong holds his arms up in disgust as Grigorian holds him around his waist. 5:2
1:32 Grigorian and Armstrong each take a step back. 5:2
1:38 Armstrong moves into a neutral corner. 5:2
1:38 Grigorian dips and connects with a hook to the side of Armstrong's head. 5:4
1:47 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 5:4
1:52 Armstrong throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Grigorian but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:4
1:54 Grigorian scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 5:6
2:03 Henry Armstrong pins Grigorian in the corner! 5:6
2:07 Armstrong clinches... Grigorian gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:6
2:22 Referee Perez Huerta has to separate the two... 5:6
2:37 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:6
2:50 The action slows as Artur Grigorian and Armstrong measure each other up. 5:6
2:56 Armstrong backs into the right corner. 5:6
3:00 Armstrong smothers Grigorian's attack as Grigorian tries to get off some shots inside. 5:6
3:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 6:5

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:11 Grigorian was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:20 Sam Colonna is just telling Grigorian the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 4:0
0:20 Armstrong has Grigorian cornered! 4:0
0:24 Armstrong shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Grigorian flush! 8:0
0:24 Grigorian is going to need to regroup after that blow... 8:0
0:38 Grigorian picks off the jab thrown by Armstrong. 8:0
0:41 Grigorian lands a stinging jab. 8:2
0:59 * Grigorian takes a hard combination right on the button and hes down! 8:2
1:01 Perez Huerta positions himself over Grigorian and starts the count.. 17:2
1:01 1 17:2
1:02 2 17:2
1:03 The count is at 3 as Grigorian struggles to his knees. 17:2
1:04 4 17:2
1:05 5 17:2
1:06 6 17:2
1:07 7 17:2
1:08 8 17:2
1:09 9 17:2
1:10 10! 17:2
1:10 * Grigorian is out, it's all over as Armstrong takes the win via knockout in the 4th round! 17:2

Fight Result

And here with the call is Mark Beiro

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 1:16 of the 4th round...

Henry Armstrong!


Score Cards

Ove Ovesen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 30
Artur Grigorian 10 8 9 27

Gary Merritt Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 10 10 9 29
Artur Grigorian 9 8 10 27

Stanley Christodoulou Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 10 10 10 30
Artur Grigorian 9 8 9 26

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 30 30 29 89
Artur Grigorian 28 24 28 80


Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Artur Grigorian
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 5.50 2.25
Hooks / Round 5.50 3.00
Crosses / Round 6.25 5.50
Combinations / Round 6.25 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 7.00 1.75

Punches Landed / Round 30.50 14.50
Punches Missed / Round 54.50 30.25

Punching Accuracy 35.9% 32.4%

Total Number of Fouls 0 0

No cuts occured

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


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