LTW Season Week 27 MDT Group Stage C,B,A

[Fist of Legend]

Opening Bout
Florentino Fernandez vs Artur Grigorian

Fight info: Light Guard Armory, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-26, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Ernst Salzgeber, the bout will be scored by three judges: Victor Cervantes (Mexico), James Jen-Kin (United States) and John Keane (England), ring card girl is Jasmine 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: Florentino Fernandez - Record: 14-11-1 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Artur Grigorian - Record: 0-3-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Mitchell - Cut Man: Bill Delaney

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:13 Grigorian works his way in and leans on Fernandez... 0:0
0:22 Referee Salzgeber steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:27 Fernandez takes a cross to the head from Grigorian. 0:2
0:40 Grigorian misses the lead left, but follows up with a right hook that finds the mark. 0:4
1:08 Grigorian just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:4
1:22 Grigorian tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:6
1:32 Fernandez has Grigorian trapped! 0:6
1:36 Fernandez just comes up short with the hook. 0:6
1:43 Grigorian just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Fernandez with a sharp combination! 0:10
1:43 Fernandez is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 0:10
2:00 Grigorian is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:10
2:04 Fernandez connects with a nasty uppercut! 4:10
2:04 Artur Grigorian looks shaken! 4:10
2:20 A straight cross from Fernandez gets through Grigorian's guard. 6:10
2:29 Grigorian has Fernandez blocked in! 6:10
2:29 Artur Grigorian rips a hook to the body. 6:12
2:48 Grigorian lands a devastating cross! 6:16
2:48 Florentino Fernandez is reeling.. 6:16
3:00 Fernandez takes a heavy cross downstairs. 6:20
3:00 Florentino Fernandez is suddenly in trouble! 6:20
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 6:20

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 A quick jab from Fernandez connects. 2:0
0:22 Fernandez is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 2:0
0:31 Grigorian has Fernandez trapped in the lower neutral corner... 2:0
0:36 Salzgeber tries to separate the boxers but Grigorian has a vice-like grip on Fernandez. 2:0
0:45 Salzgeber separates them. 2:0
1:02 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
1:06 Fernandez fires a left hand that Grigorian takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
1:14 Both fighters are doing more posing than punching. 2:0
1:16 Artur Grigorian bangs the uppercut home. 2:2
1:40 Grigorian shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Fernandez flush! 2:6
1:40 Grigorian has Fernandez hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:6
1:58 Grigorian misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:6
2:05 Fernandez connects with a violent hook! 6:6
2:05 Grigorian is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 6:6
2:29 Fernandez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:6
2:29 Grigorian was hurt by those blows! 11:6
2:38 Grigorian doesn't have to look for Fernandez this round as He is right there in front of him. 11:6
2:41 Fernandez retreats into a neutral corner. 11:6
2:46 Fernandez is trying to free his gloves from under Grigorian's gloves. 11:6
2:50 Grigorian and Fernandez each take a step back. 11:6
2:55 Grigorian goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:8
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Fernandez's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 13:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Fernandez's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:11 Grigorian is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:17 Grigorian's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 Fernandez pushes Grigorian away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:36 Grigorian connects with a vicious uppercut! 0:4
0:36 Fernandez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
0:50 Grigorian back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Florentino Fernandez. 0:4
1:03 Artur Grigorian lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fernandez. 0:4
1:10 Grigorian takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 4:4
1:10 That shot buckled Grigorian's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:4
1:19 Grigorian retreats into the right corner. 4:4
1:24 Grigorian just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:4
1:24 That series of punches rocked Grigorian and he looks to be in trouble. 8:4
1:42 Grigorian swings...and misses. 8:4
1:58 Fernandez lands a crushing uppercut! 12:4
1:58 Grigorian is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:4
2:11 Florentino Fernandez and Artur Grigorian are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Fernandez having the edge. 15:6
2:22 Fernandez pins Artur Grigorian in the corner! 15:6
2:22 Fernandez lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Grigorian to take a half step backwards. 18:6
2:35 Grigorian brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 18:6
2:35 Grigorian pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 18:8
2:48 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Fernandez. He had some steam on that punch. 21:8
3:00 Artur Grigorian throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 21:8
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Salzgeber to step in and break it up. 22:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney was extremely upbeat during the break with Grigorian providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Fernandez backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Grigorian lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fernandez. 0:0
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:20 Fernandez is backed into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:20 Grigorian snakes the jab through Fernandez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:2
0:39 Watch Grigorian move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Fernandez off balance. 0:2
0:51 Grigorian tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
1:02 Fernandez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
1:14 Fernandez fires and misses. 0:2
1:21 That uppercut from Grigorian lands with some authority! 0:6
1:21 Fernandez is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:6
1:34 A quick hook to the body by Fernandez 2:6
1:51 Grigorian is clinching... Fernandez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Grigorian's arms... 2:6
1:55 Grigorian finally lets go of Fernandez. 2:6
2:01 Fernandez connects with a hook to Grigorian's body. 5:6
2:11 Grigorian slips in a quick cross. 5:8
2:20 Not a lot on that hook to Fernandez's side, but it scored. 5:10
2:38 Fernandez's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 5:10
2:42 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 5:10
2:49 Grigorian pummels Fernandez, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 5:14
2:49 Fernandez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:14
3:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 6:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:15 Grigorian lands a crushing hook! 0:4
0:15 Fernandez suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:20 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:36 Fernandez launches right a cross to the body. 2:4
0:58 Fernandez misses wildly with the Hook. 2:4
1:00 Artur Grigorian lands the lead cross. 2:6
1:13 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 4:8
1:30 Grigorian hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Florentino Fernandez. 4:10
1:52 Grigorian fires a lead right that Fernandez manages to avoid. 4:10
2:03 Grigorian is giving Fernandez a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:10
2:12 Grigorian moves into a neutral corner. 4:10
2:16 Fernandez slides along the far ropes. 4:10
2:21 Grigorian has Fernandez cornered! 4:10
2:30 Referee Salzgeber is prodding both men to mix it up as the action has really slowed. 4:10
2:33 Grigorian's jab connects to Fernandez's head 4:12
2:45 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:12
2:45 Artur Grigorian fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Fernandez. He rocked him with that one. 4:15
2:49 Fernandez looks a little puffy under his right eye. 4:15
2:54 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 4:15
3:00 Fernandez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:15
3:00 Fernandez spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 5:17

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Fernandez and Artur Grigorian leave their corners. 0:0
0:18 Fernandez pins Grigorian's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:27 Artur Grigorian tries to get free... Here comes Salzgeber to break them up... 0:0
0:40 Grigorian slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:44 Fernandez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:56 Fernandez ties up Grigorian... 0:0
1:00 Salzgeber moves them apart. 0:0
1:04 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 0:0
1:08 Grigorian is forced into his opponents corner... 0:0
1:12 Fernandez clamps Artur Grigorian's arms to his side and holds on until Salzgeber breaks the hold. 0:0
1:21 Salzgeber pries them apart. 0:0
1:34 Grigorian frees himself from Fernandez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:0
1:39 Grigorian retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
1:39 Fernandez lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
1:52 Grigorian backs into the upper corner. 2:0
1:57 Fernandez tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:0
2:06 Artur Grigorian is protecting the body nicely as Fernandez fails to score inside. 2:0
2:08 Grigorian lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:2
2:22 Florentino Fernandez is holding... 2:2
2:40 Salzgeber moves in to break the clinch. 2:2
2:52 Fernandez looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 2:2
2:58 The referee is talking to Artur Grigorian, telling him to start fighting. 2:2
3:00 Grigorian picks off the jab thrown by Fernandez. 2:2
3:00 Definitely not a round of the year candidate, hopefully these twoguys pick up the pace a bit 2:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:09 Fernandez is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:13 Grigorian cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fernandez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:20 Grigorian takes a hard combination from Fernandez 4:0
0:20 Several solid punches score and Grigorian is rattled! 4:0
0:28 Whatever Tommy Parks said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fernandez has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 4:0
0:33 Grigorian isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Fernandez fits. 4:0
0:43 Fernandez works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:0
0:58 Fernandez is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:02 Fernandez is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:11 Grigorian clinches... Fernandez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
1:15 Grigorian shoves Florentino Fernandez away. 4:0
1:20 Artur Grigorian has Fernandez pinned! 4:0
1:25 That cross from Grigorian has some power behind it! 4:4
1:25 Fernandez was staggered by that punch! 4:4
1:37 Grigorian is blocked in his own corner... 4:4
1:42 Fernandez misses wildly with the hook. 4:4
1:53 Grigorian grabs Fernandez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:4
2:04 Grigorian uses his shoulder to force Fernandez out of the clinch. 4:4
2:13 Grigorian tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Fernandez blocks it. 4:4
2:28 Grigorian slides into the corner... 4:4
2:28 A hard combination lands for Fernandez. 7:4
2:52 Artur Grigorian wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Fernandez's defense. 7:4
3:00 Grigorian misses with that punch. 7:4
3:00 That ends Round 7... But the fighters are still punching! Now Salzgeber jumps between them. 8:4

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jasmine Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:13 That combination from Florentino Fernandez just missed. 0:0
0:15 Some nice infighting ends with Artur Grigorian getting an uppercut in. 0:2
0:36 The fighters are tied up. Grigorian tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
0:40 Salzgeber is shouting at Grigorian to break! 0:2
0:53 Grigorian works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:4
1:03 Grigorian moves into the upper corner. 0:4
1:07 Fernandez lands a brutal cross! 5:4
1:07 Fernandez just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 5:4
1:21 Fernandez catches Grigorian coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:4
1:21 That blast sent Grigorian reeling into the ropes! 9:4
1:35 Fernandez looks to work the body, but Grigorian covers up nicely. 9:4
1:47 Fernandez lands a paralyzing uppercut! 13:4
1:47 How is Grigorian standing after that? 13:4
2:01 Grigorian works free! He backs to ring center, with Florentino Fernandez following. 13:4
2:05 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 13:4
2:09 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 15:6
2:13 It appears as if Grigorian has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:6
2:23 Grigorian is just missing by a hair with his punches. 15:6
2:35 Fernandez misses with that hook. 15:6
2:38 Artur Grigorian lands a jab to Fernandez's midsection 15:8
2:42 That swelling under the right eye of Florentino Fernandez is definitely getting worse. 15:8
2:58 Fernandez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Grigorian's head? 19:8
2:58 Grigorian looks stunned! 19:8
3:00 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Grigorian. 19:8
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 20:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Salzgeber motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:13 Grigorian connects with a solid combination! 0:5
0:13 Fernandez was staggered by those punches... 0:5
0:18 Look for Grigorian to start to target Fernandez's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:5
0:31 Fernandez catches Grigorian coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:5
0:31 Grigorian is clutching his side! 4:5
0:35 The swelling under Grigorian's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:5
0:44 Grigorian pins Fernandez in the corner! 4:5
0:49 Fernandez uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Grigorian tries vainly to score. 4:5
0:51 Fernandez splits Grigorian's gloves with an uppercut. 6:5
1:03 Fernandez lands a brutal cross to head of Artur Grigorian. 9:5
1:21 Grigorian fires and misses. 9:5
1:27 Florentino Fernandez has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 9:5
1:35 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 9:5
1:39 Grigorian wraps his arms around Fernandez. 9:5
1:48 Grigorian pushes Fernandez away. 9:5
2:01 Fernandez lands a solid cross! 13:5
2:01 Artur Grigorian's knee almost touched the canvas... 13:5
2:05 Grigorian's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 13:5
2:25 Circling left, Fernandez looks for an opening to fire a shot at Grigorian. 13:5
2:33 Fernandez tries a hook but Grigorian blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 13:7
2:51 Fernandez lands a hard hook! 18:7
2:51 Grigorian's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 18:7
3:00 Fernandez traps Grigorian in the corner! 18:7
3:00 Grigorian does a great job of moving as Fernandez tries to work inside. 18:7
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 9, forcing Salzgeber to step in. 20:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Grigorian looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Grigorian'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
0:07 Grigorian doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:12 Fernandez's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 0:2
0:16 Grigorian got some great advice from Bill Delaney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:2
0:21 Florentino Fernandez takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:6
0:21 Fernandez looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:6
0:35 Artur Grigorian tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:6
0:46 * Grigorian has been knocked down with a strong combination! 0:6
0:48 Salzgeber crouches over Grigorian as he starts the count 9:6
0:48 1 9:6
0:49 2 9:6
0:50 3 9:6
0:51 4 9:6
0:52 5 9:6
0:53 6 9:6
0:54 7 9:6
0:55 8 9:6
0:55 * Artur Grigorian gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 9:6
0:55 Grigorian appears to be badly shaken, but Salzgeber is going to allow the fight to go on. 9:6
0:55 Grigorian has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Fernandez needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 9:6
1:08 Fernandez lands a strong uppercut! 13:6
1:08 Grigorian is staggered... 13:6
1:13 Grigorian is losing his legs... 13:6
1:17 Fernandez has Grigorian blocked in! 13:6
1:22 Fernandez's misses as Grigorian backpedals away. 13:6
1:29 A solid combination downstairs by Fernandez. 16:6
1:29 Fernandez has Grigorian is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 16:6
1:42 Fernandez keeps looking to get inside on Grigorian 16:6
1:55 Fernandez lets his hands go inside, but Grigorian protects his body well. 16:6
2:10 * A cross to the jaw has Grigorian hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 16:6
2:12 The count starts... 23:6
2:12 1 23:6
2:13 2 23:6
2:14 3 23:6
2:15 4 23:6
2:15 * Grigorian still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Salzgeber is taking a long look at him. 23:6
2:15 Salzgeber wipes Grigorian's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Grigorian nods his head and the action resumes. 23:6
2:15 Grigorian is dazed as Florentino Fernandez looks to put him away! 23:6
2:20 Grigorian is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 23:6
2:28 Fernandez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Grigorian ducks under it. 23:6
2:40 Grigorian is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Fernandez 23:6
2:54 Salzgeber yells at the fighters to separate but Grigorian and Fernandez are a tangle of arms. 23:6
3:00 Referee Salzgeber has to separate the two... 23:6
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 24:7

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Grigorian'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
0:09 Fernandez retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Grigorian doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:20 Artur Grigorian received a pep talk from Bill Delaney before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:21 Grigorian doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Fernandez. 0:3
0:26 Fernandez's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 0:3
0:30 Fernandez doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 3:3
0:48 Grigorian has Fernandez cornered! 3:3
0:48 Grigorian lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 3:5
1:08 There's the uppercut from Grigorian. That opening has been there all fight for him. 3:7
1:26 Grigorian misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 3:7
1:33 Fernandez lands a vicious uppercut! 8:7
1:33 That punch really rocked Grigorian! 8:7
1:37 The increased swelling around the right eye of Grigorian is fast becoming a hindurance. 8:7
1:50 * Fernandez drives home a brutal uppercut to Artur Grigorian's head and down he goes!!! 8:7
1:53 Salzgeber positions himself over Grigorian and starts the count.. 17:7
1:53 1 17:7
1:54 2 17:7
1:55 3 17:7
1:56 4 17:7
1:57 5 17:7
1:58 6 17:7
1:59 7 17:7
2:00 8 17:7
2:00 * Grigorian is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Salzgeber moves in to wipe his gloves. 17:7
2:00 Grigorian does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Salzgeber must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 17:7
2:00 Fernandez wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Grigorian away! 17:7
2:05 Grigorian is badly shaken, having been down in the last round and again in this one. 17:7
2:14 Fernandez knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 17:7
2:18 Fernandez has Grigorian trapped! 17:7
2:22 Florentino Fernandez attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 17:7
2:34 Fernandez is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Grigorian a decent target to shoot for. 17:7
2:42 The fighters are back at ring center... 17:7
2:46 Grigorian usues his legs to avoid Fernandez's punches. 17:7
2:58 Fernandez just comes up short with the uppercut. 17:7
3:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:7
3:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 19:7

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 12 begins. 0:0
0:05 Tommy Parks not only gave Fernandez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Grigorian. Now it's up to Fernandez to implement it. 0:0
0:05 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
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Grigorian's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Artur Grigorian's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Grigorian rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:12 Fernandez is breathing heavily... 0:2
0:12 Fernandez seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 0:2
0:20 Fernandez is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:2
0:24 * Salzgeber is telling Fernandez to quit holding and hitting. 4:2
0:42 Grigorian pushes Fernandez away, looking for more space to work in. 4:2
0:50 Fernandez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
0:52 Fernandez ducks into an uppercut from Grigorian. 4:4
1:08 Grigorian pins Fernandez in the corner! 4:4
1:08 Fernandez takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:6
1:26 Grigorian is literally dancing circles around Fernandez this round. 4:6
1:26 Grigorian looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 4:6
1:33 Artur Grigorian's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:8
1:43 Grigorian backs into the upper left corner. 4:8
1:47 Fernandez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:8
1:50 Grigorian scores to Fernandez's midsection with a combination. 4:10
1:54 Both fighters look fatigued... 4:10
1:54 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. 4:10
2:00 Grigorian backs into a neutral corner. 4:10
2:00 Fernandez goes downstairs with a quick combination. 6:10
2:17 A brutal combination from Fernandez connects to the solar plexus! 10:10
2:17 Grigorian appears shaken by those punches! 10:10
2:21 There has to be something done about the swelling around Grigorian's right eye as it continues to worsen. 10:10
2:30 A big uppercut from Fernandez lands with serious impact! 14:10
2:30 Fernandez sent Grigorian reeling with that punch! 14:10
2:46 Florentino Fernandez is doing great work inside as he jars Grigorian with an uppercut. 17:10
2:50 The swelling around Grigorian's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 17:10
3:00 Grigorian is either lucky or has radar. Fernandez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 17:10
3:00 It looks like Fernandez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:10
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 18:11

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Grigorian and Fernandez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:08 Fernandez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Florentino Fernandez is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Grigorian's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Grigorian scores with a tremendous left! 0:4
0:13 Fernandez appears to be stunned! 0:4
0:23 Fernandez is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:4
0:46 * Fernandez lands a vicious hook and Grigorian collapses like a house of cards! 0:4
0:49 Salzgeber stands over Grigorian and begins the count... 6:4
0:49 1 6:4
0:50 2 6:4
0:51 3 6:4
0:51 * Grigorian's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 6:4
0:51 Salzgeber is looking at Grigorian closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 6:4
0:51 Grigorian looks bad after taking that last blow from Fernandez. Fernandez's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. Grigorian is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 13th! 6:4
1:04 Grigorian does a great job of moving as Fernandez tries to work inside. 6:4
1:11 Grigorian slides into the corner... 6:4
1:16 Fernandez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:4
1:27 Fernandez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Grigorian but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:4
1:33 Fernandez connects with an uppercut to the head of Grigorian. 8:4
1:33 Fernandez hurt Grigorian with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 8:4
1:51 * A tremendous hook from Fernandez and Grigorian goes down!! 8:4
1:54 Salzgeber starts the count... 18:4
1:54 1 18:4
1:55 2 18:4
1:56 3 18:4
1:57 4 18:4
1:58 5 18:4
1:59 6 18:4
2:00 7 18:4
2:01 8 18:4
2:02 9 18:4
2:02 * Somehow Grigorian has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 18:4
2:02 Grigorian tries to steady himself as Salzgeber takes a good look at him. he appears to be ok and the fight will go on. 18:4
2:02 Grigorian suddenly looks very vulnerable. Fernandez can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 18:4
2:11 Fernandez has Grigorian trapped in the left neutral corner... 18:4
2:20 Grigorian backs into his own corner... 18:4
2:29 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin sends Grigorian to the canvas! 18:4
2:31 Salzgeber points Florentino Fernandez to a neutral corner and begins the count over Grigorian... 25:4
2:31 1 25:4
2:32 2 25:4
2:33 3 25:4
2:34 4 25:4
2:35 Grigorian rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 25:4
2:36 6 25:4
2:36 * Grigorian lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 25:4
2:36 Salzgeber waves the two fighters together. 25:4
2:36 Fernandez probably can't finish Grigorian this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 25:4
2:45 Grigorian moves into a neutral corner. 25:4
2:49 Artur Grigorian made Florentino Fernandez look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Florentino Fernandez would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 25:4
3:00 Fernandez misses with that uppercut. 25:4
3:00 Fernandez appears to have this fight under control. 25:4
3:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 26:4

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Florentino Fernandez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Fernandez is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Artur Grigorian'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 Fernandez cranks up the hook and connects to Artur Grigorian's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:13 That punch may have stunned Grigorian momentarily. 4:0
0:18 Grigorian's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:0
0:27 Grigorian telegraphed that shot and Fernandez ducks under it easily. 4:0
0:34 And Artur Grigorian tastes the power of a crushing cross from Fernandez! 8:0
0:34 Grigorian is going to need to regroup after that blow... 8:0
0:46 Florentino Fernandez is really focused in this round. 8:0
0:53 Grigorian stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 8:2
1:06 Grigorian flicks a jab to Fernandez's stomach 8:4
1:16 Grigorian lets a quick hook go, catching Fernandez moving in. 8:6
1:34 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Grigorian is down on his back! 8:6
1:37 The count begins... 15:6
1:37 1 15:6
1:38 2 15:6
1:39 3 15:6
1:40 4 15:6
1:40 * Grigorian is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 15:6
1:40 Salzgeber wipes off Grigorian's gloves and waves the fighters together. 15:6
1:40 "King Artur" is definitely in trouble. Fernandez needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 15:6
1:44 Grigorian's having a hard time getting his legs under him after being down in each of the last two rounds. 15:6
1:49 Grigorian eats a jab from Fernandez 17:6
1:49 Grigorian was stopped cold by that punch! Fernandez has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 17:6
1:57 Artur Grigorian backs into a neutral corner. 17:6
2:02 Fernandez lands a hard cross! 21:6
2:02 Grigorian is hurt! 21:6
2:06 Grigorian is looking toward Salzgeber, almost as if to say "I've had enough. Get me out of this thing." This fight shouldn't continue much longer. 21:6
2:06 The swelling under Grigorian's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 21:6
2:20 * Fernandez lands a violent shot under Grigorian's ribcage and Grigorian instantly drops down on both knees. 21:6
2:22 Salzgeber begins the count over Grigorian as Fernandez moves to a neutral corner.. 28:6
2:22 1 28:6
2:23 2 28:6
2:24 3 28:6
2:25 4 28:6
2:26 5 28:6
2:26 * Grigorian is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 28:6
2:26 Salzgeber asks Grigorian if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 28:6
2:26 Florentino Fernandez has Artur Grigorian reeling. Fernandez can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 28:6
2:30 * And Salzgeber throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 2:31 of the 14th round, your winner by TKO...Fernandez!!! 28:6

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Ray Connelly is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at the 2:31 mark in Round 14. Your winner by TKO is..

Florentino Fernandez!


Score Cards

Victor Cervantes Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Florentino Fernandez 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 126
Artur Grigorian 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 7 8 9 6 115

James Jen-Kin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Florentino Fernandez 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 125
Artur Grigorian 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 7 8 9 6 116

John Keane Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Florentino Fernandez 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 126
Artur Grigorian 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 7 8 10 6 115

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Florentino Fernandez 27 29 30 28 27 27 30 30 30 30 30 29 30 377
Artur Grigorian 30 28 27 29 30 30 27 27 27 21 24 28 18 346


Statistics
Categories Florentino Fernandez Artur Grigorian
Knockdowns scored 8 0

Jabs / Round 4.57 4.86
Hooks / Round 6.43 3.71
Crosses / Round 4.36 6.36
Combinations / Round 4.00 3.14
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.64

Punches Landed / Round 23.36 21.71
Punches Missed / Round 60.43 42.29

Punching Accuracy 27.9% 33.9%

Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Henry Armstrong vs Carlos Ortiz

Fight info: Light Guard Armory, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-26, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Jose Cobian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Adams (United States), David Harris (United States) and Larry Hazzard Jr. (United States), ring card girl is Dominica Westling, 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: Henry Armstrong - Record: 21-4-1 (14) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Delaney - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Carlos Ortiz - Record: 16-7-5 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Spider Kelly

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:07 A quick jab to the body scores for Carlos Ortiz 0:2
0:20 A straight cross from Ortiz gets through Armstrong's guard. 0:4
0:33 Armstrong has promised a good showing tonight. 0:4
0:36 Ortiz feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:4
0:36 Ortiz's cross finds a home on Armstrong's jaw. 0:6
0:51 Armstrong misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:6
0:53 Ortiz scores with a rapid fire combination. 0:8
1:12 Ortiz and Armstrong are in a clinch, Cobian hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:8
1:24 Referee Cobian separates the two... 0:8
1:28 Ortiz steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:8
1:36 Ortiz is off target with that cross. 0:8
1:48 He tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:8
1:50 * Armstrong has Ortiz in a headlock as he rains down punches, Cobian breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 3:8
2:09 Armstrong steals a quick glance at his corner. 3:8
2:19 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 5:10
2:45 Armstrong moves into the right corner. 5:10
2:50 Ortiz smothers Armstrong's attack with a clinch! 5:10
2:59 Referee Cobian steps in to break it up. 5:10
3:00 Ortiz is trapped in his opponents corner... 5:10
3:00 Armstrong continues to follow Ortiz about the ring. 5:10
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 6:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Armstrong got some great advice from Bill Delaney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:11 Ortiz is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Henry Armstrong to chase him. 0:0
0:24 Ortiz takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:24 That series of punches rocked Ortiz and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:33 Ortiz lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:2
0:46 Ortiz is giving Armstrong a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:2
0:56 Armstrong grabs Carlos Ortiz's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cobian has to force Armstrong to let go. 4:2
1:05 * Cobian steps in and admonishes Armstrong for leaning on Ortiz's neck. 4:2
1:23 Ortiz misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
1:26 Armstrong pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:2
1:37 Armstrong is pinned in his own corner... 6:2
1:37 Armstrong absorbs a cross to the body. 6:4
1:51 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Carlos Ortiz. 6:4
1:58 Ortiz lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 6:6
2:07 Ortiz lands a hook to the ribs. 6:8
2:28 Ortiz is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:8
2:41 We have a lull in the action. 6:8
2:43 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:8
2:48 Carlos Ortiz misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:8
2:50 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Armstrong lands the right hand. 8:8
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 7:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ortiz looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Armstrong has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:22 Ortiz whiffs with the uppercut. 2:0
0:28 Carlos Ortiz is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:33 Armstrong fires a shot, but it glances off Ortiz's shoulder. 2:0
0:35 Ortiz finds a home for his jab, keeping Armstrong at bay. 2:2
0:52 Armstrong wraps up Ortiz... Neither fighter will break... 2:2
0:57 Referee Cobian has to separate the two... 2:2
1:04 Henry Armstrong traps Ortiz in the corner! 2:2
1:09 Ortiz is protecting the body nicely as Henry Armstrong fails to score inside. 2:2
1:11 Ortiz snakes the jab through Armstrong's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:4
1:23 Armstrong lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 4:4
1:32 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 4:4
1:37 Armstrong bulls his way inside, pushing Ortiz up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 4:4
1:42 Armstrong has Ortiz cornered! 4:4
1:42 Armstrong fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:4
1:55 Armstrong looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Carlos Ortiz. 6:4
2:04 Armstrong's not even close with the cross. 6:4
2:07 Ortiz shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:6
2:19 Ortiz fires a solid combination. 6:8
2:28 Ortiz moves into a neutral corner. 6:8
2:28 Armstrong sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:8
2:37 Carlos Ortiz doesn't have to look for Armstrong this round as He is right there in front of him. 8:8
2:40 Armstrong lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 10:8
2:55 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:8
2:55 Ortiz slips inside and lands a hook. 10:10
3:00 Ortiz attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 10:10
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 12:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Bill Delaney not only gave Armstrong encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ortiz. Now it's up to Armstrong to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Ortiz is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:16 Ortiz has Armstrong blocked in! 0:0
0:20 Cobian yells at the fighters to separate but Ortiz and Armstrong are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:29 Ortiz and Armstrong each take a step back. 0:0
0:39 Armstrong scores with a tremendous left! 4:0
0:39 Ortiz is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:56 Ortiz comes in low. Armstrong puts a headlock on him. Cobian knocks Armstrong's arm off Ortiz's head. 4:0
1:00 Cobian steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
1:10 Armstrong is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
1:12 Armstrong tastes Ortiz's jab 4:2
1:25 Armstrong is trapped in the corner... 4:2
1:25 Ortiz feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:4
1:34 Ortiz plants a cross on Armstrong's rib cage. 4:6
1:51 That right hand of Armstrong's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!! 8:6
1:51 Ortiz looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:6
2:05 The action is back in the center of the ring. 8:6
2:10 Armstrong fires and misses. 8:6
2:18 Thats a nice right hand from Armstrong. 10:6
2:35 Armstrong swings...and misses. 10:6
2:38 Ortiz lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:8
2:47 Henry Armstrong backs into his own corner... 10:8
2:47 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! 12:11
2:56 Ortiz lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 12:13
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 11:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cobian motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:15 Ortiz lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Armstrong on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:24 Henry Armstrong glances a hook off Ortiz's side. 2:2
0:33 Armstrong scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Ortiz. 5:2
0:46 Ortiz slides into his own corner... 5:2
0:50 OH! Armstrong landed the big hook flush! 9:2
0:50 Ortiz's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:2
1:07 Henry Armstrong throws the cross and scores to the head of Ortiz. 11:2
1:24 Henry Armstrong tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 11:2
1:33 Armstrong connects with a solid uppercut! 15:2
1:33 Ortiz was shaken by that blow! 15:2
1:49 Ortiz just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 19:2
1:49 Ortiz appears shaken by those punches! 19:2
1:59 Armstrong feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Ortiz's chin. 21:2
2:15 Armstrong lands a hard hook! 25:2
2:15 Ortiz is suddenly in trouble! 25:2
2:29 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Armstrong! 25:2
2:44 Armstrong tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 25:2
2:53 Armstrong muscles his way inside. 25:2
3:00 That combination from Armstrong just missed. 25:2
3:00 There's the bell. Armstrong wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 5 is history. 27:2

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:16 Ortiz back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Armstrong. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Ortiz wraps up Armstrong. 0:0
0:35 Cobian has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:46 Ortiz traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Cobian breaks it up. 0:0
0:51 Cobian moves them apart. 0:0
0:59 Ortiz feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
1:06 Armstrong connects with a nasty hook! 4:0
1:06 That shot buckled Ortiz's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:0
1:20 Cobian has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ortiz locks up Armstrong's arms. 4:0
1:29 Cobian moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
1:37 some nifty bodywork Armstrong as he scores with several shots from the inside. 6:0
1:46 Ortiz backs into a neutral corner. 6:0
1:51 That hook from Armstrong lands with some authority! 10:0
1:51 Ortiz was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 10:0
2:03 There's the uppercut from Armstrong. That opening has been there all fight for him. 12:0
2:12 Ortiz lands a stinging jab. 12:2
2:25 Ortiz lands the lead cross. 12:4
2:40 Armstrong scores to the body with a jab 14:4
2:53 Armstrong rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 16:4
2:57 Carlos Ortiz looks a little puffy under his right eye. 16:4
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 16:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong and Ortiz square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:15 Armstrong fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:17 Ortiz shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:2
0:31 Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:2
0:31 Carlos Ortiz was hurt by those blows! 4:2
0:36 Ortiz's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 7. 4:2
0:43 Ortiz slides into the corner... 4:2
0:48 Armstrong throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:2
0:50 Armstrong takes a combination from Ortiz. 4:4
0:59 Armstrong has Ortiz trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:4
0:59 Armstrong tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:4
1:11 Ortiz backs into the far corner. 6:4
1:15 Armstrong has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 11:4
1:15 At least two of those shots really hurt Ortiz! 11:4
1:29 Armstrong retreats into a neutral corner. 11:4
1:33 Ortiz misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:4
1:40 A brutal combination from Armstrong connects to the solar plexus! 15:4
1:40 Ortiz in on unsteady legs after those punches. 15:4
1:45 The swelling around Ortiz's right eye is worsening. 15:4
1:50 Carlos Ortiz let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Henry Armstrong's Head. 15:6
1:59 Armstrong scores big with that hook to the jaw of Ortiz. Ortiz took a step back after absorbing that shot. 18:6
2:11 Ortiz pins Armstrong in the corner! 18:6
2:11 Ortiz gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 18:8
2:20 Ortiz is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 18:8
2:24 Armstrong is blocked in his own corner... 18:8
2:28 Ortiz has his arms wrapped around Armstrong... Now they separate. 18:8
2:43 Armstrong pushes Ortiz away. 18:8
2:48 Armstrong fires a light jab to the stomach 20:8
3:00 Armstrong lands a solid cross! 24:8
3:00 Ortiz seems to have been hurt by that punch! 24:8
3:00 Ortiz is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 24:8
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Armstrong's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 25:7

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Joe Byrd knows Ortiz lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Ortiz's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong tries a hook but Ortiz blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:2
0:26 Ortiz is clinching... Armstrong is trying to free his gloves... They are under Carlos Ortiz's arms... 0:2
0:31 Cobian is shouting at Ortiz to break! 0:2
0:35 Ortiz's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:2
0:46 Ortiz shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Armstrong flush! 0:6
0:46 Ortiz just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:6
0:56 Both fighters let their hands go with Armstrong coming out on top in that melee. 3:8
1:07 Ortiz throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 3:10
1:16 Ortiz scores with several light punches to the head. 3:12
1:28 Armstrong has Ortiz trapped! 3:12
1:33 Armstrong clinches... Ortiz gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:12
1:37 Cobian separates the two... 3:12
1:49 Ortiz looks to work the body, but Henry Armstrong covers up nicely. 3:12
1:56 OH! Armstrong landed the big hook flush! 7:12
1:56 Carlos Ortiz looks shaken! 7:12
2:00 Ortiz needs to catch his second wind... 7:12
2:00 It seems every shot Ortiz takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 7:12
2:08 The fighters are back at ring center... 7:12
2:13 The quickness and footwork of Ortiz is definitely keeping Armstrong off balance. 7:12
2:25 Ortiz throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Armstrong but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:12
2:27 Armstrong throws the hook and connects. 9:12
2:45 Ortiz doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Armstrong's head? 9:16
2:45 Armstrong was stunned by that blow! 9:16
2:59 Henry Armstrong lands a solid hook! 13:16
2:59 Ortiz is gasping for air!! 13:16
3:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:16
3:00 Armstrong and Ortiz can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 12:17

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ortiz is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ortiz still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Ortiz misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:22 Armstrong lands a powerful hook right on the button! 5:0
0:22 That punch may have stunned Ortiz momentarily. 5:0
0:26 The swelling under Ortiz's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 5:0
0:31 Armstrong has Ortiz pinned! 5:0
0:35 Armstrong wings a big left hand at Ortiz but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:0
0:46 Henry Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:0
0:57 A big hook from Armstrong lands with serious impact! 9:0
0:57 And Ortiz's in big trouble now! 9:0
1:06 Armstrong shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 12:0
1:06 Ortiz is definitely in trouble. Armstrong needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 12:0
1:10 The swelling around Ortiz's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:0
1:19 Carlos Ortiz smothers Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 12:0
1:30 Armstrong drives that short hook into Ortiz's midsection! 16:0
1:30 Ortiz was stunned by that blow! 16:0
1:43 Circling left, Henry Armstrong looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ortiz. 16:0
1:56 There's a straight right by Armstrong! 20:0
1:56 Armstrong has Carlos Ortiz in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 20:0
2:01 Ortiz looks to be losing his legs. 20:0
2:01 Ortiz's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 20:0
2:10 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ortiz back on his heels! 25:0
2:10 That shot landed square and Ortiz felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 25:0
2:23 Ortiz retreats to his opponents corner... 25:0
2:23 Armstrong and Ortiz exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Armstrong get in the most telling blows. 28:2
2:23 Henry Armstrong must sense that he's got Ortiz just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 28:2
2:36 That hook from Armstrong snapped Ortiz's head back violently! 32:2
2:36 Ortiz staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 32:2
2:45 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin sends Ortiz to the canvas! 32:2
2:47 Cobian begins counting... 41:2
2:47 1 41:2
2:48 2 41:2
2:49 3 41:2
2:50 4 41:2
2:51 5 41:2
2:52 6 41:2
2:53 7 41:2
2:54 Ortiz is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 41:2
2:55 9 41:2
2:56 10! 41:2
2:56 * That's it! Ortiz can't beat the count. Armstrong wins this fight with a knockout. 41:2

Fight Result

Let's go to Henry Jones for the call...

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 2:57 of the 9th round...

Henry Armstrong!


Score Cards

Frank Adams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 76
Carlos Ortiz 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 76

David Harris Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 76
Carlos Ortiz 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 76

Larry Hazzard Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 77
Carlos Ortiz 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 75

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 27 27 30 28 30 30 30 27 229
Carlos Ortiz 30 30 27 29 27 27 27 30 227


Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Carlos Ortiz
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 5.67 8.56
Hooks / Round 7.22 5.89
Crosses / Round 6.67 3.89
Combinations / Round 8.00 7.11
Uppercuts / Round 6.22 3.11

Punches Landed / Round 33.78 28.56
Punches Missed / Round 52.44 34.56

Punching Accuracy 39.2% 45.2%

Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 2

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

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


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[Fist of Legend]

Freddie Welsh vs Edwin Rosario

Fight info: Light Guard Armory, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-26, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Malcolm Bulner, the bout will be scored by three judges: Barbara Perez (United States), David Mendoza (United States) and Harold Buck (United States), ring card girl is Holly Kishere, 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: Freddie Welsh - Record: 16-7-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Edwin Rosario - Record: 1-4-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Michael Timm - Cut Man: Bill Brady

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:11 Welsh lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 2:0
0:31 Freddie Welsh is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
0:39 Edwin Rosario comes in low. Welsh puts a headlock on him. Bulner knocks Freddie Welsh's arm off Rosario's head. 2:0
0:48 The fighters have just banged heads! 2:0
1:01 * Edwin Rosario lands a short hook to the temple and Freddie Welsh pitches forward, landing face first at Rosario's feet!!! 2:0
1:04 The count begins... 2:7
1:04 1 2:7
1:05 2 2:7
1:06 3 2:7
1:07 Welsh is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 4 but he is badly hurt. 2:7
1:08 5 2:7
1:09 6 2:7
1:09 * Welsh is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 2:7
1:09 Bulner is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 2:7
1:09 Welsh is badly stunned and Rosario will try to finish him off here in the 1st round! 2:7
1:23 Rosario lands a brutal combination! 2:12
1:23 Welsh looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 2:12
1:36 Rosario is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Welsh a decent target to shoot for. 2:12
1:45 Freddie Welsh smothers Edwin Rosario's attack as Rosario tries to get off some shots inside. 2:12
1:56 That combination from Rosario lands with some authority! 2:17
1:56 Welsh takes a vicious series of punches from Rosario and he is hurt! 2:17
2:13 Edwin Rosario connects with a nasty combination! 2:21
2:13 Welsh's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 2:21
2:22 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 4:23
2:22 Welsh is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Rosario just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 4:23
2:31 Welsh retreats into the left corner. 4:23
2:36 Rosario fires a shot, but it glances off Welsh's shoulder. 4:23
2:42 Rosario scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Welsh. 4:26
3:00 Welsh works his way in and leans on Rosario... 4:26
3:00 Bulner separates the two fighters. 4:26
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. 3:28

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 0:0
0:18 Rosario fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:20 Welsh finds a home for his jab, keeping Rosario at bay. 2:0
0:35 Rosario connects with a devastating hook to the head, he hits like a Mule! 2:4
0:35 Welsh's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:4
0:51 Oh!!! Rosario unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:8
0:51 Welsh was stunned by that blow! 2:8
1:00 Welsh shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:8
1:18 Welsh has Rosario trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:8
1:18 * That was a blatant kidney punch by Welsh and Bulner has stopped the action to scold him 6:8
1:41 Rosario grabs Welsh. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:8
1:50 Bulner has to separate the two... 6:8
1:50 Welsh is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 6:8
1:59 Rosario lands a paralyzing combination! 6:12
1:59 Welsh took far too many hard shots from Rosario in that flurry and he is hurt! 6:12
2:10 Welsh throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:12
2:24 Rosario fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:14
2:36 Rosario is really focused in this round. 8:14
2:45 Rosario scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:16
2:56 Welsh slides into his own corner... 8:16
3:00 Rosario is clinching... 8:16
3:00 Rosario finally lets go of Welsh. 8:16
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 8:16

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bulner motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:28 Welsh is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:33 Rosario leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:35 Welsh gets in a hook to the body of Rosario. 2:0
0:55 Welsh ties up Rosario. 2:0
0:59 Rosario works his way free! 2:0
1:03 Welsh is really focused in this round. 2:0
1:10 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 2:0
1:14 Not much steam behind Welsh's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:0
1:28 Rosario fires a lead right that Welsh manages to avoid. 4:0
1:35 Welsh is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:46 Welsh flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:0
1:58 Rosario slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
2:02 Rosario picks off the jab thrown by Freddie Welsh. 6:0
2:04 Rosario unleashes a fusilade of punches to Welsh's head. 6:3
2:16 Rosario is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 9:5
2:30 Rosario misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:5
2:37 Rosario's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 9:5
2:49 Rosario just comes up short with the jab. 9:5
2:57 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 9:5
3:00 Rosario lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Welsh. 9:5
3:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:40 * Rosario rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Welsh and Welsh tastes the canvas here in Round 4! 0:0
0:42 Bulner moves into position over Welsh and begins the count 0:6
0:42 1 0:6
0:43 2 0:6
0:44 3 0:6
0:44 * Welsh looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:6
0:44 Bulner checks Welsh closely and will allow the fight to continue. 0:6
0:44 Freddie Welsh was stopped cold by that punch! Rosario has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 0:6
0:48 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:6
0:53 Welsh is blocked in his own corner... 0:6
0:53 Edwin Rosario lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 0:8
0:53 Rosario picks up the pace sensing he can get Welsh out of there! 0:8
1:06 Edwin Rosario feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:8
1:11 Welsh backs into the lower corner. 0:8
1:15 Rosario doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:8
1:20 He is keeping away from the ropes. 0:8
1:24 Rosario pins Welsh in the corner! 0:8
1:28 Welsh does a great job of moving as Rosario tries to work inside. 0:8
1:34 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:8
1:39 That right hand of Rosario's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!! 0:12
1:39 Rosario has Welsh in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:12
1:48 Rosario has Welsh cornered! 0:12
1:52 Rosario misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:12
2:04 Edwin Rosario just can't find the range with that cross. 0:12
2:11 Rosario punishes Welsh with a hook to the ribs. 0:15
2:15 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Welsh's left eye. 0:15
2:19 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:15
2:23 Welsh drills Rosario with a solid jab. 2:15
2:43 Rosario connects with a violent uppercut! 2:20
2:43 Welsh is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 2:20
2:59 Rosario catches Welsh coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:24
2:59 That's the punch Rosario hoped to land! Welsh looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:24
3:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 2:26

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosario is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:14 Edwin Rosario lands a hard hook! 0:4
0:14 Freddie Welsh is reeling.. 0:4
0:23 Whatever Michael Timm said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Edwin Rosario has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:4
0:23 Welsh glances a hook off Rosario's side. 2:4
0:37 Welsh retreats into a neutral corner. 2:4
0:46 * Rosario unleashes a two fisted barrage and Welsh is driven backwards and he's been knocked through the ropes!! Welsh has been knocked completely out of the ring!! 2:4
0:49 Bulner stands over Welsh and begins the count... 2:11
0:49 1 2:11
0:50 2 2:11
0:51 3 2:11
0:52 4 2:11
0:52 * Welsh lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 2:11
0:52 Bulner wipes off Welsh's gloves and waves the fighters together. 2:11
0:52 Rosario stuns Welsh. Rosario has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 2:11
1:05 Rosario looks to work the body, but Welsh covers up nicely. 2:11
1:16 That hook from Rosario snapped Welsh's head back violently! 2:15
1:16 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Welsh is trying to hang on... 2:15
1:21 Welsh seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:15
1:29 Welsh uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Rosario tries vainly to score. 2:15
1:36 Rosario buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of "The Welsh Wizard" Welsh 2:18
1:36 Rosario knows he has Freddie Welsh hurt as he wades in swinging! 2:18
1:40 Welsh is badly shaken, having been down in the last round and again in this one. 2:18
1:44 Rosario feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Welsh's jaw. 2:21
1:44 Rosario has Welsh hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Rosario is. 2:21
1:49 This round has been badly one-sided and Welsh is in serious trouble. This bout could soon be over. 2:21
1:57 Rosario fires and misses. 2:21
2:08 Rosario whiffs with the hook. 2:21
2:20 Rosario lands a wicked combination! 2:25
2:20 Welsh seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 2:25
2:24 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Welsh. 2:25
2:33 That cross from Edwin Rosario just missed. 2:25
2:35 Welsh digs a short hook to ribs of Rosario. 4:25
2:49 Bulner has to pull the fighters away from each other as Welsh locks up Rosario's arms. 4:25
2:53 Bulner breaks them up... 4:25
3:00 Rosario is trying to free his gloves from under Welsh's gloves. 4:25
3:00 Bulner separates them. 4:25
3:00 The noise is deafening in the arena after that last round. Nothing like a knockdown to get the adrenaline flowing! 4:25

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
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Welsh's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Rosario gets off a three punch salvo to Welsh's head. 0:2
0:12 The swelling around Welsh's left eye is worsening. 0:2
0:16 Freddie Welsh's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:17 Rosario has Freddie Welsh blocked in! 0:2
0:21 Rosario connects with a vicious cross! 0:6
0:21 Welsh is badly hurt! 0:6
0:35 They are back in the center of the ring once again 0:6
0:35 Welsh doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:6
0:44 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 2:6
1:01 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Welsh is scoring more than Rosario. 5:8
1:13 Welsh moves into the upper left corner. 5:8
1:13 A straight cross from Rosario gets through Welsh's guard. 5:10
1:22 Welsh is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 5:10
1:28 Rosario let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Welsh's Head. 5:12
1:32 Welsh's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 5:12
1:44 Welsh tries to muscle inside but Rosario clinches him. 5:12
1:49 Bulner separates the two... 5:12
1:49 The knockdown suffered by Welsh should have made that last round Rosario's by a wide margin. 5:12
1:57 Rosario backs into a neutral corner. 5:12
2:01 Welsh is literally dancing circles around Rosario this round. 5:12
2:06 Rosario's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 5:12
2:17 Welsh bounces off the ropes, challenging Rosario to come get him. 5:12
2:49 Welsh misses with that combination. 5:12
2:56 The action slows as Rosario and Welsh measure each other up. 5:12
3:00 Welsh fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:12
3:00 The Referee has to get between Freddie Welsh and Rosario as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 6:12

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Edwin Rosario didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 John Bray was extremely upbeat during the break with Freddie Welsh providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Welsh is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Welsh still has distension. 0:0
0:09 * Bulner steps in and admonishes Welsh for holding and hitting. 3:0
0:27 Rosario slides into the corner... 3:0
0:27 Welsh lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:0
0:36 Welsh pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 7:0
0:47 Freddie Welsh gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:0
0:59 Welsh is really focused in this round. 9:0
1:13 Rosario throws a flurry of punches but Welsh either blocks or slips them. 9:0
1:15 Welsh lands a rapier like jab to the head of Rosario 11:0
1:29 Rosario works free! The fighters move to ring center. 11:0
1:37 Rosario is forced into his own corner... 11:0
1:41 Welsh tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:0
1:48 Rosario absorbs a cross to the body. 13:0
2:00 Rosario ducks into an uppercut from Welsh. 15:0
2:04 It appears as if Rosario has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:0
2:11 A quick jab from Freddie Welsh connects. 17:0
2:20 Those were mostly arm punches from Welsh but several got through. 19:0
2:32 There's the uppercut from Welsh. That opening has been there all fight for him. 21:0
2:49 The fighters are tied up. Welsh tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 21:0
2:53 Welsh pushes Rosario away. 21:0
3:00 Welsh swings...and misses. 21:0
3:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 21:1

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosario was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Welsh's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Welsh scores with a nice right cross. 2:0
0:12 Welsh is starting to suck wind... 2:0
0:16 Edwin Rosario got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Michael Timm's instructions work. 2:0
0:21 Welsh is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:0
0:28 Freddie Welsh traps Rosario in the corner! 2:0
0:33 The quickness and footwork of Welsh is definitely keeping Rosario off balance. 2:0
0:38 Rosario's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 2:0
0:45 That cross from Welsh has some power behind it! 7:0
0:45 That blow connected solidly to the head of Rosario and he is stunned! 7:0
0:58 Welsh lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 9:0
1:02 There appears to be increased swelling under Rosario's right eye. 9:0
1:12 Welsh pummels Rosario, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 14:0
1:12 Rosario seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:0
1:16 It looks like Welsh and Rosario are both breathing heavily... 14:0
1:21 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 16:2
1:21 Welsh senses he has Rosario in trouble and he is pouring it on! 16:2
1:25 Its obvious that the swelling around Rosario's left eye is rapidly worsening. 16:2
1:29 Welsh moves in and scores with a quick jab. 18:2
1:29 Rosario has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Welsh needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 18:2
1:34 That swelling under the right eye of Rosario is definitely getting worse. 18:2
1:38 Welsh's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Rosario's beltline. 20:2
1:38 Welsh stunned Rosario with that last shot and Welsh's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 20:2
1:51 Welsh leans on Rosario and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 22:2
1:56 Rosario's tank is just about on empty. 22:2
2:03 Rosario is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 22:2
2:18 Rosario takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 26:2
2:18 Rosario appears shaken by that punch! 26:2
2:22 Rosario is all heart and that's the only thing keeping him on his feet because he doesn't appear to have anything left. Don't be surprised if Bulner ends this fight soon. 26:2
2:22 The swelling around Rosario's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 26:2
2:27 Welsh lands a short hook to the body. 28:2
2:32 * Thats it!! Bulner has stopped the fight!! The winner by TKO in the 8th is Welsh!! 28:2

Fight Result

Here's Ray Connelly with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 2:33 mark in Round 8 is...

Freddie Welsh!


Score Cards

Barbara Perez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Freddie Welsh 8 10 10 8 8 9 10 63
Edwin Rosario 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 67

David Mendoza Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Freddie Welsh 8 9 10 8 8 10 10 63
Edwin Rosario 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 67

Harold Buck Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Freddie Welsh 8 9 10 8 8 9 10 62
Edwin Rosario 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 68

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Freddie Welsh 24 28 30 24 24 28 30 188
Edwin Rosario 30 29 27 30 30 29 27 202


Statistics
Categories Freddie Welsh Edwin Rosario
Knockdowns scored 0 3

Jabs / Round 15.38 4.00
Hooks / Round 8.63 6.25
Crosses / Round 4.13 4.25
Combinations / Round 3.63 4.63
Uppercuts / Round 2.88 5.13

Punches Landed / Round 34.63 24.25
Punches Missed / Round 19.25 65.88

Punching Accuracy 64.3% 26.9%

Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Kidney Punching 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 3 / 2 1 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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

[Fist of Legend]

Julio Cesar Chavez vs Alexis Arguello

Fight info: Light Guard Armory, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-26, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Kenny Bayless, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard Hopkins (United States), Avalon Hill (United States) and Jose Martinez (Spain), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, 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: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 17-6-3 (13) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Alexis Arguello - Record: 15-6-5 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:12 Arguello misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:14 Chavez pumps the jab into the face of Arguello. 3:0
0:28 Arguello has promised a good showing tonight. 3:0
0:38 Chavez scores with several quick blows to the head. 5:0
0:58 Chavez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:0
1:06 Chavez pushes Arguello away, looking for more space to work in. 5:0
1:13 Chavez slides into the corner... 5:0
1:13 Chavez eats a jab from Arguello 5:2
1:25 Arguello moves in and scores with a quick jab. 5:4
1:42 Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 5:4
1:42 Arguello throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Chavez. 5:7
2:00 That was a violent straight right by Julio Cesar Chavez! 9:7
2:00 At least two of those shots really hurt Arguello! 9:7
2:16 Arguello connects with a solid hook! 9:12
2:16 Julio Cesar Chavez is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 9:12
2:33 Arguello connects with a vicious uppercut! 9:16
2:33 That shot buckled Chavez's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 9:16
2:46 Alexis Arguello scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:21
2:46 Chavez is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:21
2:57 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 9:21
3:00 Arguello ties up Chavez. Why would he want to clinch now? 9:21
3:00 Bayless separates them. 9:21
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:21

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Julio Cesar Chavez looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 That combination from Arguello lands with some authority! 0:4
0:13 That's the shot Arguello hoped to land! Chavez looks bad after that series of blows. 0:4
0:23 Arguello throws the hook and connects. 0:6
0:37 Chavez is clinching... 0:6
0:41 Chavez shoves Arguello away. 0:6
0:52 Chavez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:6
0:59 Chavez moves into the lower corner. 0:6
1:03 Arguello throws a flurry of punches but Chavez either blocks or slips them. 0:6
1:15 Chavez lands a solid hook! 4:6
1:15 Arguello is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:6
1:24 Chavez is forced into his opponents corner... 4:6
1:29 Arguello fires a left hand that Julio Cesar Chavez takes high on the shoulder. 4:6
1:36 Arguello lands a big hook to the jaw of Julio Cesar Chavez. Chavez was stopped cold by that shot. 4:9
1:50 Arguello rips a hook to the head. 4:11
2:03 Chavez has Arguello trapped! 4:11
2:07 Considering the clinch Chavez has on Arguello it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Arguello pushes him away. 4:11
2:16 Arguello pushes Chavez away. 4:11
2:21 Arguello is really focused in this round. 4:11
2:28 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 4:11
2:33 Chavez picks off the jab by Alexis Arguello. 4:11
2:39 A brutal hook from Chavez connects to the solar plexus! 8:11
2:39 Arguello was stunned by that blow! 8:11
2:48 Chavez takes a cross to the head from Arguello. 8:13
3:00 Chavez has Arguello blocked in! 8:13
3:00 Chavez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:13
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Bayless to step in. 7:14

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 A perfect right cross from Arguello stops Chavez dead in his tracks! 0:3
0:16 Yoel Judah not only gave Chavez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Arguello. Now it's up to Chavez to implement it. 0:3
0:21 Chavez misses wildly with the Hook. 0:3
0:24 Arguello's jab is landing with some authority. 0:6
0:37 Chavez lands a crushing cross! 4:6
0:37 Arguello is clutching his side! 4:6
0:51 Chavez clinches... Arguello gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:6
1:02 Bayless is shouting at Chavez to break! 4:6
1:06 Chavez shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 6:6
1:25 Arguello rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:8
1:42 Thats a nice combination to the body by Chavez. 8:8
1:51 Arguello retreats into the right corner. 8:8
1:51 A cross to body by Chavez gets through. 10:8
2:12 * Chavez lands a violent shot under Arguello's ribcage and Arguello instantly drops down on both knees. 10:8
2:15 Bayless starts the count... 19:8
2:15 1 19:8
2:16 2 19:8
2:17 3 19:8
2:18 4 19:8
2:19 5 19:8
2:20 6 19:8
2:21 7 19:8
2:22 8 19:8
2:22 * Arguello makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 19:8
2:22 Bayless is allowing the fight to continue. Arguello looks real shaken to us, however. 19:8
2:22 Chavez stunned Arguello with that last shot and Chavez's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 19:8
2:31 Chavez has Arguello cornered! 19:8
2:36 Arguello does a great job smothering Chavez's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 19:8
2:51 Chavez has Arguello pinned! 19:8
2:56 Chavez lands a brutal uppercut! 23:8
2:56 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Arguello is trying to hang on... 23:8
3:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 23:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Arguello's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:10 Chavez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:26 That hook from Chavez snapped Arguello's head back violently! 6:0
0:26 That blow connected solidly to the head of Arguello and he is stunned! 6:0
0:35 Chavez drives a brutal left hook home just above Arguello's trunks. 9:0
0:54 Arguello bounces off the ropes, challenging Chavez to come get him. 9:0
0:58 Chavez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 9:0
1:09 Julio Cesar Chavez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:0
1:16 Alexis Arguello lands a hard cross! 9:5
1:16 Chavez seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 9:5
1:29 Arguello lets his hands go inside, but Chavez protects his body well. 9:5
1:36 Arguello's cross finds a home on Chavez's jaw. 9:7
1:36 Chavez is badly stunned and Arguello will try to finish him off here in the 4th round! 9:7
1:44 Chavez moves into a neutral corner. 9:7
1:49 Arguello is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Chavez attempts to move inside on him. 9:7
1:49 Arguello looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 9:7
1:58 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chavez. 9:7
2:09 Arguello lands a crushing cross! 9:12
2:09 How is Julio Cesar Chavez standing after that? 9:12
2:22 Arguello misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:12
2:33 Arguello is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:12
2:40 Arguello traps Chavez in the corner! 9:12
2:40 Arguello gets off a jab to the solar plexus 9:14
2:54 Chavez wraps up Arguello. 9:14
2:58 Bayless separates the two fighters. 9:14
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 9:15

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello and Chavez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Yoel Judah was extremely upbeat during the break with Chavez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Arguello isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Chavez fits. 0:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:23 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Arguello. 0:0
0:30 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:0
0:35 Chavez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:49 Chavez is doing great work inside as he jars Arguello with an uppercut. 5:0
0:58 Chavez tastes Arguello's jab 5:2
1:12 Arguello connects with a nasty uppercut! 5:7
1:12 Chavez appears shaken by that punch! 5:7
1:21 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 5:7
1:29 Chavez looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Arguello. 5:7
1:38 Chavez has his arms wrapped around Arguello... Now they separate. 5:7
1:42 Chavez and Arguello each take a step back. 5:7
1:52 Chavez scores with a winging right! Arguello's head snapped back violently with that punch! 9:7
1:52 That punch really rocked Arguello! 9:7
2:06 That uppercut from Alexis Arguello has some power behind it! 9:11
2:06 Chavez's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:11
2:15 Chavez scores with a stunning hook to the head. 12:11
2:33 Arguello takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 17:11
2:33 Arguello's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 17:11
2:47 Arguello just landed a devastating three punch combo! 17:15
2:47 Chavez was shaken by those blows! 17:15
2:51 Chavez is starting to puff up a little under his left eye. 17:15
3:00 Chavez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 17:15
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 19:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:15 Chavez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Arguello's defense. 0:0
0:17 Arguello misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:2
0:27 Arguello throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Chavez. 0:5
0:27 Chavez staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 0:5
0:32 The swelling under Chavez's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:5
0:36 Chavez scores to Arguello's midsection with a combination. 2:5
0:49 Chavez has Alexis Arguello trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 2:5
0:53 Arguello is protecting the body nicely as Chavez fails to score inside. 2:5
1:00 Chavez is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 2:5
1:08 Chavez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Arguello. 2:5
1:17 Bayless has to separate the two... 2:5
1:26 Chavez pins Arguello's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:5
1:35 Referee Bayless steps in to break it up. 2:5
1:55 Chavez smothers Arguello's attack with a clinch! 2:5
2:10 Chavez uses his shoulder to force Arguello out of the clinch. 2:5
2:17 Arguello backs into a neutral corner. 2:5
2:22 Julio Cesar Chavez is clinching... Arguello is trying to free his gloves... They are under Chavez's arms... 2:5
2:34 Chavez finally lets go of Arguello. 2:5
2:42 Chavez is trapped in his own corner... 2:5
2:42 Alexis Arguello gets the cross through Chavez's guard. 2:7
2:51 Chavez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:7
2:56 Apparently Chavez feels it's a good strategy to hug Arguello and force Bayless to come separate them. 2:7
3:00 Arguello works his way free! 2:7
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 2:7

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:07 Arguello got some great advice from Orlando Cuellar between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:12 Arguello slips out of a corner, as Chavez attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:25 Arguello misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:32 Chavez connects with a violent combination! 4:0
0:32 Those shots all landed square and Arguello felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:49 Arguello wraps up Chavez... Neither fighter will break... 4:0
0:53 Bayless has to break them apart. 4:0
1:03 Arguello pummels Chavez, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 4:4
1:03 Arguello has Chavez in trouble after that punch! 4:4
1:07 Look for Arguello to start to target Chavez's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:4
1:12 Arguello pins Chavez in the corner! 4:4
1:12 There's the uppercut from Arguello. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:6
1:27 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 6:8
1:44 Oh!!! Chavez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:8
1:44 Arguello looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:8
1:56 They are back in the center of the ring once again 10:8
1:56 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Chavez digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Arguello. 12:8
2:09 Arguello pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 12:11
2:13 There appears to be increased swelling under Julio Cesar Chavez's left eye. 12:11
2:25 Chavez looks to work the body, but Arguello covers up nicely. 12:11
2:27 Arguello scores with an excellent cross. 12:14
2:41 Arguello grabs Chavez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 12:14
2:50 Bayless moves in to break the clinch. 12:14
2:55 Julio Cesar Chavez's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 12:14
3:00 Arguello wraps his arms around Chavez. 12:14
3:00 Now they break clean. 12:14
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:13

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Chavez'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
0:12 Bayless yells at the fighters to separate but Arguello and Julio Cesar Chavez are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:17 Chavez tries to get free... Here comes Bayless to break them up... 0:0
0:26 Alexis Arguello drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:26 Chavez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:4
0:30 The swelling around Chavez's left eye is worsening. 0:4
0:39 Arguello clamps Chavez's arms to his side and holds on until Bayless breaks the hold. 0:4
0:50 Bayless steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
0:54 Chavez backs into the near corner. 0:4
0:59 Arguello grabs Chavez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Bayless has to force Arguello to let go. 0:4
1:03 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
1:18 Chavez takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 0:9
1:18 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Chavez is just trying to hang on! 0:9
1:32 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Arguello is slick enough to get away with it. 0:12
1:32 Chavez was stopped cold by that punch! Arguello has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 0:12
1:36 The swelling around Julio Cesar Chavez's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:12
1:40 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 0:12
1:40 Arguello lands a stinging jab. 0:14
1:40 Alexis Arguello knows that Chavez is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Julio Cesar Chavez. 0:14
1:49 Julio Cesar Chavez slides into a neutral corner... 0:14
1:54 There's a straight right by Arguello! 0:18
1:54 Arguello has Chavez hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:18
2:07 Arguello throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Chavez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:18
2:18 Arguello back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Chavez. 0:18
2:31 Arguello misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:18
2:38 Chavez retreats to his own corner... 0:18
2:43 Chavez holds his arms up in disgust as Arguello holds him around his waist. 0:18
3:00 Bayless breaks them up... 0:18
3:00 The bell stops the action as Chavez and Arguello go back to their corners. 0:18

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Sonoma exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 9. There it is! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Julio Cesar Chavez is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Julio Cesar Chavez lands a powerful combination right on the button! 4:0
0:13 Arguello was staggered by those punches! 4:0
0:24 A short hook to the head by Alexis Arguello 4:2
0:34 Arguello is forced into his own corner... 4:2
0:38 Arguello just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:2
0:38 Arguello was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 8:2
0:52 Bayless has to pull the fighters away from each other as Chavez locks up Arguello's arms. 8:2
1:01 Referee Bayless separates the two... 8:2
1:06 Alexis Arguello 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. 8:4
1:11 Chavez is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 8:4
1:20 A sizzling cross from Chavez finds it's mark. 11:4
1:29 Chavez traps Arguello in the corner! 11:4
1:34 Chavez continues to follow Arguello about the ring. 11:4
1:43 Julio Cesar Chavez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 11:4
1:57 Chavez is trapped in his opponents corner... 11:4
2:02 Arguello just can't find the range with that cross. 11:4
2:09 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 11:4
2:16 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 11:4
2:25 Chavez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Arguello had his elbows tucked in nicely. 11:4
2:40 Arguello does a great job of moving as Chavez tries to work inside. 11:4
2:55 Julio Cesar Chavez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Arguello ducks under it. 11:4
3:00 It looks like Arguello has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:4
3:00 The bell ending Round 9 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 13:4

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Orlando Cuellar seemed to pump up Arguello between rounds. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Chavez'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 Arguello picks off the jab thrown by Julio Cesar Chavez. 0:0
0:20 Arguello just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:20 Chavez looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:4
0:33 Chavez is holding... 0:4
0:51 Bayless moves them apart. 0:4
0:56 Chavez backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:4
1:13 Julio Cesar Chavez attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:4
1:20 Arguello just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Chavez with a sharp combination! 0:9
1:20 Chavez was shaken by those blows! 0:9
1:24 The swelling under Chavez's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:9
1:34 Chavez doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:9
1:46 Chavez charges Arguello trying to get inside 0:9
1:55 Chavez fires and misses. 0:9
1:57 Arguello connects with a wicked hook to the head. 0:12
2:10 Chavez slides into his own corner... 0:12
2:14 Arguello lands a vicious uppercut! 0:16
2:14 Chavez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:16
2:19 Julio Cesar Chavez's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:16
2:28 Arguello tries to muscle inside but Chavez clinches him. 0:16
2:40 Bayless separates the two... 0:16
2:44 Chavez is keeping away from the ropes. 0:16
2:49 Arguello is getting frustrated as Chavez continues to hold on to him. Arguello is punching Chavez's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Bayless pushes the fighters apart. 0:16
2:53 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:16
2:58 Chavez and Arguello are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Chavez having the edge. 3:18
3:00 Arguello appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 3:18
3:00 The Referee has to get between Chavez and Arguello as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 3:18

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Julio Cesar Chavez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Julio Cesar Chavez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Chavez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Chavez continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:32 Julio Cesar Chavez really buried that punch into Arguello's ribs. 4:0
0:32 Arguello was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:47 Alexis Arguello scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 4:2
1:04 Chavez fires and misses. 4:2
1:11 Arguello shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Chavez flush! 4:7
1:11 Arguello sent Chavez reeling with that punch! 4:7
1:20 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 4:7
1:25 Chavez misses with that punch. 4:7
1:27 Arguello's jab connects to Chavez's head 4:9
1:31 The increased swelling around the left eye of Chavez is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:9
1:43 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:9
1:54 Chavez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Arguello. 4:9
2:01 Arguello landed a sharp combination that rocked Chavez back on his heels! 4:14
2:01 Chavez is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:14
2:10 Arguello lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Chavez on the end of that punch. 4:16
2:10 Chavez is hurt. Arguello is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 4:16
2:19 Arguello with a stiff jab. 4:19
2:19 Arguello hurt Chavez with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 4:19
2:23 Julio Cesar Chavez's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Arguello. 4:19
2:32 Arguello tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Chavez blocks it. 4:19
2:38 Chavez is blocked in his own corner... 4:19
2:43 Arguello just comes up short with the combination. 4:19
2:54 Arguello wings a big left hand at Chavez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:19
3:00 Arguello is off target with that cross. 4:19
3:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 11. 6:19

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Chavez and Arguello leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Julio Cesar Chavez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Chavez still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Chavez traps Alexis Arguello in the corner! 0:0
0:11 OH! Chavez landed the big hook flush! 4:0
0:11 Arguello was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:16 Chavez is running out of gas... 4:0
0:20 Orlando Cuellar was really animated in Arguello's corner and Arguello was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:25 Arguello is either lucky or has radar. Chavez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:0
0:27 Arguello connects with a left-right combo. 4:2
0:32 Chavez seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 4:2
0:41 Chavez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:2
0:50 Circling left, Chavez looks for an opening to fire a shot at Arguello. 4:2
0:54 Chavez is really focused in this round. 4:2
0:57 Arguello retreats into the upper corner. 4:2
0:57 Chavez scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:2
1:10 Julio Cesar Chavez moves into the upper left corner. 6:2
1:10 Arguello gets his head on the chest of Chavez as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:4
1:19 Arguello backs into the left corner. 6:4
1:23 Chavez clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 6:4
1:28 * Chavez is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 6:4
1:46 You would think Arguello had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Julio Cesar Chavez looked trying to score there! 6:4
1:57 Chavez lands a smashing hook! 11:4
1:57 Arguello is gasping for air!! 11:4
2:07 The action is back in the center of the ring. 11:4
2:07 Chavez feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 13:4
2:23 Chavez and Arguello are in a clinch, Bayless hollers at them to break and start fighting. 13:4
2:38 Referee Bayless has to separate the two... 13:4
2:48 It's a sweet uppercut by Arguello! He snapped Chavez's head straight back with that punch! 13:8
2:48 Julio Cesar Chavez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 13:8
3:00 Chavez pins Arguello in the corner! 13:8
3:00 Arguello appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:8
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 12. 14:8

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Whatever Orlando Cuellar said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Arguello has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 0:0
0:06 Chavez'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 Chavez pins Arguello's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:16 Bayless pries them apart. 0:0
0:21 Chavez pins Arguello in the corner! 0:0
0:26 Chavez leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:28 Arguello is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 0:3
0:42 Arguello doesn't connect with the combination. 0:3
0:48 Chavez lands a wicked cross! 4:3
0:48 Arguello was shaken by that blow! 4:3
1:01 Chavez is really focused in this round. 4:3
1:09 Julio Cesar Chavez launches a wild overhand blow from the cheap seats and it lands with a sickening thud! 8:3
1:09 Arguello is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 8:3
1:25 Alexis Arguello smothers Chavez's attack as Chavez tries to get off some shots inside. 8:3
1:32 Arguello dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Chavez back on his heels! 8:7
1:32 Chavez takes a step back, obviously hurt! 8:7
1:36 Chavez looks to be losing his legs. 8:7
1:36 It seems every shot Chavez takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 8:7
1:44 Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 8:7
1:48 Arguello whiffs with the uppercut. 8:7
1:55 Chavez really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 12:7
1:55 Those punches hurt Arguello and he looks to hang on. 12:7
2:12 Alexis Arguello lands a strong cross! 12:11
2:12 Chavez is reeling after that shot! 12:11
2:29 Arguello takes a hard combination from Chavez 16:11
2:29 Arguello looks shaken! 16:11
2:42 Alexis Arguello misses with that hook. 16:11
2:49 Alexis Arguello is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 16:11
2:53 Chavez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 16:11
2:58 Chavez knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 16:11
3:00 Arguello appears to have this fight under control. 16:11
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 16:12

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 14. 0:0
0:06 Orlando Cuellar was livid with Arguello after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Chavez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Chavez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:20 Bayless separates the two... 0:0
0:25 Chavez scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:0
0:35 Julio Cesar Chavez has Arguello pinned! 2:0
0:39 Bayless tries to separate the boxers but Chavez has a vice-like grip on Arguello. 2:0
0:54 Bayless has to break the clinch. 2:0
0:58 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
1:06 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Bayless is going to have to sort this out. 2:0
1:15 Chavez pushes Arguello away. 2:0
1:24 Chavez shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Arguello. 2:0
1:29 Julio Cesar Chavez feints, looking for an opening. 2:0
1:36 Chavez can't score with short uppercut inside. Alexis Arguello got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
1:39 Chavez walks into a hard jab from Arguello 2:3
1:48 Arguello slides into a neutral corner... 2:3
1:48 Chavez takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 5:3
1:52 Arguello needs to catch his second wind... 5:3
2:01 Julio Cesar Chavez looks for a breather; he grabs Arguello and holds on. Arguello pushes Chavez off and looks for an opening. 5:3
2:06 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:3
2:10 Chavez is really focused in this round. 5:3
2:19 Chavez grabs Arguello again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 5:3
2:29 The Referee breaks it up... 5:3
2:34 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 5:3
2:38 Chavez misses wildly with the hook. 5:3
2:49 Arguello uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Chavez tries vainly to score. 5:3
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 14 to a close. 5:3

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Chavez'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 A big jab from Chavez lands with serious impact! 5:0
0:13 Arguello's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:0
0:30 Julio Cesar Chavez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:0
0:37 Julio Cesar Chavez steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:0
0:45 The fans expected an action fight, but both fighters have been very cautious all night. 5:0
0:57 Chavez telegraphed that shot and Alexis Arguello ducks under it easily. 5:0
1:08 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 5:0
1:08 Chavez throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Arguello. 8:0
1:22 There's a hard shot off the top of Arguello's head! 12:0
1:22 Arguello suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 12:0
1:41 Chavez is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 12:0
1:46 Alexis Arguello is backed into his opponents corner... 12:0
1:50 Chavez grabs and holds Alexis Arguello... 12:0
2:01 Arguello works his way free! 12:0
2:11 Chavez fires and misses. 12:0
2:29 Chavez lands a devastating hook! 17:0
2:29 Arguello is hurt! 17:0
2:33 Neither fighter has much left... 17:0
2:43 Chavez lands a paralyzing combination! 21:0
2:43 What a beautiful combination! Arguello might not survive this... 21:0
2:52 Both fighters move back to ring center. 21:0
2:56 Arguello pins Chavez's arms. Now they move apart. 21:0
3:00 Bayless separates the two... 21:0
3:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 22:0

Fight Result

And here with the call is Billy Jordan

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

Richard Hopkins, United States has it 144 to 142

Avalon Hill, United States sees the fight 144 to 143

Jose Martinez, Spain scores the fight 143 to 142

The winner by unanimous decision is Alexis Arguello!


Score Cards

Richard Hopkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 142
Alexis Arguello 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 144

Avalon Hill Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 143
Alexis Arguello 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 144

Jose Martinez Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 142
Alexis Arguello 10 10 8 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 27 27 30 29 29 28 30 27 30 27 27 28 29 29 30 427
Alexis Arguello 30 30 24 28 30 29 30 30 27 30 30 29 28 29 27 431


Statistics
Categories Julio Cesar Chavez Alexis Arguello
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 2.67 3.53
Hooks / Round 4.93 4.00
Crosses / Round 4.53 7.47
Combinations / Round 3.07 5.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.27 3.93

Punches Landed / Round 19.47 23.93
Punches Missed / Round 63.60 39.00

Punching Accuracy 23.4% 38.0%

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

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

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

No cuts occured

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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Lou Ambers vs Rodolfo Gonzalez

Fight info: Light Guard Armory, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-26, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Arnold Pokrandt, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Ritter (United States), Victor Cervantes (Mexico) and Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), ring card girl is Jenny 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: Lou Ambers - Record: 11-10-6 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Hector Roca - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Rodolfo Gonzalez - Record: 12-14-0 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Richie Giachetti - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:13 Ambers let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Gonzalez's Head. 2:0
0:31 Ambers lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gonzalez. 2:0
0:46 Gonzalez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:57 Gonzalez throws the hook and connects. 2:2
1:12 Ambers takes a hard cross to the chin from Gonzalez. 2:5
1:28 Ambers's jab rips into Gonzalez. 5:5
1:37 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ambers lands the right hand. 7:5
1:51 Gonzalez lets his hands go inside, but Ambers protects his body well. 7:5
1:53 Ambers rips a hook to the head. 9:5
2:06 Gonzalez backs into the right corner. 9:5
2:10 Ambers is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:5
2:17 Rodolfo Gonzalez's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 9:5
2:28 Rodolfo Gonzalez really buried that punch into Ambers's ribs. 9:9
2:28 Those punches hurt Ambers and he looks to hang on. 9:9
2:42 Rodolfo Gonzalez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:9
2:44 Ambers works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 11:9
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Ambers and Gonzalez really went at it. 11:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pokrandt motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Gonzalez slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Ambers clinches... Gonzalez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:20 Pokrandt breaks them up... 0:0
0:33 Ambers wraps his arms around Rodolfo Gonzalez. 0:0
0:43 Referee Pokrandt separates the two... 0:0
0:57 * Ambers just landed a short, clean hook that caught Gonzalez flush. Gonzalez dropped like he'd been shot. 0:0
1:00 Pokrandt points Ambers to a neutral corner and begins the count over Gonzalez... 7:0
1:00 1 7:0
1:01 2 7:0
1:02 3 7:0
1:03 4 7:0
1:03 * Gonzalez is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 7:0
1:03 Pokrandt motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 7:0
1:03 Lou Ambers is raining blows down on Gonzalez, who is obviously hurt. Ambers wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 7:0
1:11 Ambers's jab connects to Gonzalez's head 9:0
1:11 Ambers must sense that he's got Gonzalez just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 9:0
1:25 Ambers slides along the far ropes. 9:0
1:29 Ambers snaps Gonzalez's head back with a solid jab. 12:0
1:29 Rodolfo Gonzalez suddenly looks very vulnerable. Ambers can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 12:0
1:42 The quickness and footwork of Ambers is definitely keeping Gonzalez off balance. 12:0
1:46 Ambers lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 14:0
2:00 Ambers cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gonzalez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 14:0
2:07 OH! Gonzalez landed the big hook flush! 14:4
2:07 Ambers looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 14:4
2:17 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 14:4
2:21 Ambers is really focused in this round. 14:4
2:29 Gonzalez traps Ambers's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 14:4
2:38 Pokrandt moves them apart. 14:4
2:49 Ambers lands a devastating cross! 18:4
2:49 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Gonzalez's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 18:4
2:58 Lou Ambers doesn't have to look for Gonzalez this round as He is right there in front of him. 18:4
3:00 Ambers's not even close with the cross. 18:4
3:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 19:3

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Ambers gets inside and fires a hook to Gonzalez's body. 2:0
0:16 Ambers got some great advice from Hector Roca between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 2:0
0:30 Gonzalez 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. 2:0
0:35 Ambers has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 2:0
0:46 Gonzalez grabs and holds Ambers... 2:0
0:51 Gonzalez shoves Ambers away. 2:0
0:55 Gonzalez traps Lou Ambers in the corner! 2:0
0:55 Gonzalez launches right a cross to the body. 2:2
1:08 Ambers has Gonzalez cornered! 2:2
1:12 Ambers is circling his opponent. 2:2
1:22 Ambers misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:2
1:35 Ambers has Rodolfo Gonzalez blocked in! 2:2
1:40 Ambers is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:2
1:44 Gonzalez launches a strong uppercut that connects to Ambers's jaw. 2:5
1:49 The knockdown suffered by Gonzalez should have made that last round Ambers's by a wide margin. 2:5
1:57 Ambers gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Gonzalez. 4:5
2:07 Ambers has Gonzalez trapped! 4:5
2:11 Ambers pins Gonzalez's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:5
2:20 Referee Pokrandt steps in to break it up. 4:5
2:25 Gonzalez pins Ambers in the corner! 4:5
2:30 Ambers picks off the jab thrown by Gonzalez. 4:5
2:32 Ambers's jab is fast and accurate. 6:5
2:44 Gonzalez lets a quick hook go, catching Ambers moving in. 6:7
3:00 Ambers has Gonzalez trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:7
3:00 Pokrandt yells at the fighters to separate but Ambers and Gonzalez are a tangle of arms. 6:7
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:7
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Jenny Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 6:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Ambers flicks a lead right to the head of Gonzalez. 2:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:20 Ambers has Gonzalez pinned! 2:0
0:20 Ambers lands a stinging jab. 4:0
0:30 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, "The Herkimer Hurricane" Ambers lands a short uppercut to the chin of Gonzalez. 6:0
0:42 Ambers scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 8:0
0:54 Ambers comes out on top in that exchange but Gonzalez was able to land some nice shots as well. 11:2
1:07 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 13:4
1:16 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Ambers blasts home a hook. 15:4
1:21 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Gonzalez. 15:4
1:28 Good exchange there as both men landed several punches. 17:6
1:45 Watch Ambers move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Rodolfo Gonzalez off balance. 17:6
1:55 Gonzalez works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 17:6
2:04 Oh!!! Gonzalez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 17:11
2:04 Ambers is going to need to regroup after that blow... 17:11
2:20 Gonzalez is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 17:11
2:23 Ambers shoots a cross to the midsection. 19:11
2:39 Pokrandt tries to separate the boxers but Ambers has a vice-like grip on Gonzalez. 19:11
2:50 Pokrandt separates them. 19:11
2:55 Ambers rips a cross to the stomach of Gonzalez, but there was really no power behind it. 21:11
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 21:13

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ambers and Gonzalez leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 * Gonzalez is complaining and Pokrandt agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Ambers. 2:0
0:29 OH! Gonzalez landed the big hook flush! 2:4
0:29 Ambers is reeling.. 2:4
0:40 Gonzalez retreats into the lower corner. 2:4
0:40 A quick jab from Lou Ambers connects. 4:4
0:49 Gonzalez is forced into his opponents corner... 4:4
0:49 Ambers scores with a cross to the Boiler. 6:4
1:04 Gonzalez lands a smashing hook! 6:8
1:04 Ambers is suddenly in trouble! 6:8
1:21 Gonzalez is challenging Ambers to fight him and quit clinching. 6:8
1:32 Pokrandt pries them apart. 6:8
1:36 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 6:8
1:39 Referee Pokrandt is doing a nice job controlling this bout. 6:8
1:48 Ambers slips out of a corner, as Gonzalez attempts to trap him. 6:8
1:52 Ambers and Gonzalez are leaning on one another, and referee Pokrandt pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 6:8
1:56 Ambers gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 8:8
2:00 There appears to be increased swelling under Gonzalez's left eye. 8:8
2:10 Gonzalez lands a hard hook! 8:13
2:10 Ambers is gasping for air!! 8:13
2:24 Ambers ties up Gonzalez. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:13
2:28 Ambers and Gonzalez each take a step back. 8:13
2:33 Gonzalez is really focused in this round. 8:13
2:39 Gonzalez sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:15
2:44 There appears to be some minor swelling under Lou Ambers's right eye. 8:15
3:00 Ambers just comes up short with the combination. 8:15
3:00 There's another round in the books. 8:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gonzalez looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Ambers gets off a three punch salvo to Gonzalez's head. 2:0
0:13 Gonzalez's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 2:0
0:20 Ambers scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:0
0:38 Gonzalez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:0
0:41 Lou Ambers gets his head on the chest of Gonzalez as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:0
0:50 Ambers is trapped in the corner... 6:0
0:55 Gonzalez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:0
0:57 Ambers goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:0
1:06 Gonzalez is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 8:0
1:09 Gonzalez takes a cross to the ribs. 10:0
1:14 Look for Ambers to start to target Gonzalez's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 10:0
1:21 Gonzalez gets the cross through Ambers's guard. 10:2
1:36 Gonzalez wraps up Ambers. 10:2
1:40 Gonzalez finally lets go of Ambers. 10:2
1:49 Ambers misses with that hook. 10:2
1:56 Ambers scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 12:2
2:17 Gonzalez retreats into a neutral corner. 12:2
2:22 Ambers 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. 12:2
2:33 Ambers attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 12:2
2:35 Ambers ducks into an uppercut from Gonzalez. 12:4
2:48 Gonzalez retreats to his opponents corner... 12:4
2:52 Ambers whiffs with the jab. 12:4
2:54 Gonzalez pins Ambers in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 12:7
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Pokrandt to step in. 13:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Gonzalez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Gonzalez still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Ambers is trapped in Gonzalez's corner... 0:0
0:11 Gonzalez fires a volley of punches but Ambers was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:26 Gonzalez drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 0:3
0:39 Gonzalez slides into a neutral corner... 0:3
0:39 Ambers misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:3
0:43 The swelling around Gonzalez's left eye is worsening. 2:3
0:50 Ambers lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:3
1:02 Gonzalez blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Ambers and you could see him wince in pain. 4:6
1:07 Ambers's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 4:6
1:19 Ambers is holding on to Gonzalez. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:6
1:28 Pokrandt steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
1:33 Some nice infighting ends with Ambers getting an uppercut in. 6:6
1:53 Gonzalez fires a shot, but it glances off Ambers's shoulder. 6:6
1:56 A cross lands for Ambers. Gonzalez didn't see that one coming. 8:6
2:10 Gonzalez can't score with short uppercut inside. Ambers got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:6
2:13 Ambers feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Gonzalez's chin. 10:6
2:17 Its obvious that the swelling around Ambers's left eye is rapidly worsening. 10:6
2:25 A solid combination downstairs by Lou Ambers. 13:6
2:39 Ambers fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 13:6
2:50 Ambers fires a lead right that Gonzalez manages to avoid. 13:6
2:57 Gonzalez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ambers flush! 13:10
2:57 Ambers is out on his feet after that violent combination! 13:10
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 13:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Ambers'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 Rodolfo Gonzalez'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 Ambers pins Gonzalez in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Solid bodywork by Ambers as he lands several punches from the inside. 2:0
0:12 Gonzalez is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:0
0:16 Gonzalez received a pep talk from Richie Giachetti before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:21 Ambers is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:0
0:26 Gonzalez slides into the corner... 2:0
0:26 A quick hook to the body by Ambers 4:0
0:30 Gonzalez's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:0
0:46 Gonzalez is clinching. Pokrandt better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:0
0:56 Pokrandt is shouting at Gonzalez to break! 4:0
1:01 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:0
1:01 Ambers tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:0
1:16 A big cross from Gonzalez lands with serious impact! 6:4
1:16 Ambers was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:4
1:30 Lou Ambers is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:4
1:38 Ambers connects with a stiff left jab. 9:4
1:50 Ambers drills Gonzalez with a solid jab. 11:4
2:06 Ambers is moving like a ghost out there, as Gonzalez trys in vain to corner him 11:4
2:14 Gonzalez moves into a neutral corner. 11:4
2:14 Ambers throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 13:4
2:19 Gonzalez is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 13:4
2:23 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 13:4
2:26 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Ambers got the best of it. 16:6
2:36 Ambers is trapped in his own corner... 16:6
2:41 Gonzalez lands a crushing hook! 16:10
2:41 That shot has Ambers hurt! 16:10
2:45 The swelling is increasing around Ambers's right. 16:10
2:57 Gonzalez lands a devastating hook! 16:14
2:57 Ambers is clutching his side! 16:14
3:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 18:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ambers rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Gonzalez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ambers's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ambers's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Gonzalez is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:11 That hook from Gonzalez just missed. 0:0
0:14 Not much steam behind Lou Ambers's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:23 Ambers tries a hook but Gonzalez blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:2
0:34 Ambers moves into the far left corner. 2:2
0:34 Gonzalez leans on Ambers and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:4
0:48 Rodolfo Gonzalez misses wildly with the Hook. 2:4
0:50 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Ambers. 5:4
0:55 The swelling under Gonzalez's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 5:4
1:06 That was a violent straight right by Gonzalez! 5:8
1:06 Ambers was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:8
1:11 Ambers's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 5:8
1:21 Gonzalez throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 5:10
1:39 Gonzalez shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Ambers. 5:10
1:43 Gonzalez forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Lou Ambers. 5:12
2:04 Lou Ambers wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gonzalez's defense. 5:12
2:11 Gonzalez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ambers back on his heels! 5:16
2:11 And Ambers's in big trouble now! 5:16
2:16 The increased swelling around the right eye of Ambers is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:16
2:29 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 5:16
2:38 Gonzalez fires a left hand that Ambers takes high on the shoulder. 5:16
2:40 Lou Ambers throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Gonzalez's jaw. 7:16
3:00 Gonzalez scores with a winging right! Ambers's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:20
3:00 Gonzalez has Ambers in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 7:20
3:00 Ambers appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:20
3:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Pokrandt jumps between them. 8:22

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Rodolfo Gonzalez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Richie Giachetti's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Lou Ambers'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
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Gonzalez's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Ambers darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:20 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:32 Referee Pokrandt has to separate the two... 0:0
0:36 Ambers scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:0
0:57 Gonzalez connects with a vicious uppercut! 2:4
0:57 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Ambers is trying to hang on... 2:4
1:16 Gonzalez is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:24 Gonzalez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:4
1:26 Gonzalez eats a jab from Ambers 4:4
1:40 Gonzalez backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
1:40 Ambers splits Gonzalez's gloves with an uppercut. 6:4
1:44 It seems every shot Gonzalez takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 6:4
2:00 Gonzalez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ambers. 6:4
2:02 Ambers lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Gonzalez on the end of that punch. 8:4
2:14 Gonzalez lands a short hook to the body. 8:6
2:19 Ambers's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:6
2:24 Gonzalez takes a cross to the head from Ambers. 10:6
2:41 Ambers has his arms wrapped around Gonzalez... Now they separate. 10:6
2:51 Pokrandt separates the two fighters. 10:6
3:00 Ambers spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 10:6

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rodolfo Gonzalez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Ambers is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ambers still has distension. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gonzalez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Gonzalez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Ambers lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:16 Richie Giachetti knows Gonzalez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:17 The cross scores for Ambers. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:0
0:21 There has to be something done about the swelling around Gonzalez's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:0
0:31 Gonzalez fires and misses. 4:0
0:33 Ambers misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 6:0
0:53 Ambers just comes up short with the uppercut. 6:0
1:04 Ambers smothers Gonzalez's attack as Gonzalez tries to get off some shots inside. 6:0
1:06 Some good body work by Ambers, landing several short blows to the ribs. 8:0
1:17 Rodolfo Gonzalez has Ambers cornered! 8:0
1:21 Gonzalez pins Ambers's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:0
1:36 Pokrandt has to break the clinch. 8:0
1:44 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 8:0
1:48 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 8:0
1:48 Ambers doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 10:0
1:57 Ambers moves into the right corner. 10:0
2:01 Ambers uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Gonzalez tries vainly to score. 10:0
2:13 Gonzalez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:0
2:15 Ambers can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 12:0
2:20 The swelling under Rodolfo Gonzalez's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 12:0
2:27 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 12:0
2:32 Rodolfo Gonzalez just can't find the range with that uppercut. 12:0
2:43 Gonzalez ties up Ambers. 12:0
2:48 Now they break clean. 12:0
2:57 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 12:0
3:00 Pokrandt moves in to break the clinch. 12:0
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 11. 12:1

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gonzalez was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Lou Ambers is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:06 Rodolfo Gonzalez'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
0:15 Gonzalez looks to work the body, but Ambers covers up nicely. 0:0
0:17 Not a lot on that hook to Gonzalez's side, but it scored. 2:0
0:25 Whatever Richie Giachetti said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gonzalez has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 2:0
0:31 Rodolfo Gonzalez just misses with a huge shot as Ambers chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
0:43 Ambers fires and misses. 2:0
0:54 Rodolfo Gonzalez connects with a violent hook! 2:4
0:54 Ambers looks shaken! 2:4
0:58 Ambers's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Gonzalez. 2:4
1:08 Gonzalez telegraphed that shot and Ambers ducks under it easily. 2:4
1:17 Gonzalez is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:20 Gonzalez is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:27 Ambers tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gonzalez blocks it. 2:4
1:34 Gonzalez lands a vicious uppercut! 2:8
1:34 Ambers is suddenly in trouble! 2:8
1:46 A straight cross from Ambers gets through Gonzalez's guard. 4:8
2:03 Gonzalez fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:10
2:13 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Ambers can land a solid one. 6:10
2:26 Gonzalez misses wildly with the hook. 6:10
2:28 Ambers lands a hook to the ribs. 8:10
2:33 Gonzalez seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 8:10
2:40 Gonzalez retreats into a neutral corner. 8:10
2:40 A quick jab to the body scores for Ambers 10:10
2:56 Gonzalez moves into a neutral corner. 10:10
3:00 Lou Ambers brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 10:10
3:00 It looks like Ambers has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 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 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Ambers'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 The swelling on the face of Gonzalez is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 And Ambers tastes the power of a crushing cross from Gonzalez! 0:4
0:13 Lou Ambers staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
0:18 The swelling around Ambers's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:4
0:22 Richie Giachetti seemed to pump up Gonzalez between rounds. 0:4
0:28 Gonzalez fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
0:30 Ambers slips inside and lands a hook. 2:4
0:47 Ambers made Gonzalez look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Gonzalez would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:4
0:49 Ambers lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 4:4
1:07 Ambers voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:4
1:18 Lou Ambers backs into the upper corner. 4:4
1:23 Gonzalez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:4
1:29 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 4:4
1:38 Ambers frees himself from Gonzalez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:4
1:53 Rodolfo Gonzalez grabs Ambers's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Pokrandt has to force Gonzalez to let go. 4:4
2:02 Pokrandt has to separate the two... 4:4
2:12 Lou Ambers traps Gonzalez in the corner! 4:4
2:12 Ambers moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:4
2:25 Ambers is really focused in this round. 6:4
2:32 Gonzalez is protecting the body nicely as Ambers fails to score inside. 6:4
2:39 Gonzalez is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 6:4
2:46 Gonzalez misses with that punch. 6:4
2:48 There's some nice hand speed. Ambers fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 8:4
2:53 Its obvious that the swelling around Ambers's left eye is rapidly worsening. 8:4
3:00 Gonzalez grabs Ambers. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:4
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 8:4
3:00 Ambers appears to have this fight under control. 8:4
3:00 Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 9:4

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Gonzalez is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Ambers is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Rodolfo Gonzalez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Gonzalez still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Gonzalez is scoring more than Ambers. 2:3
0:13 Ambers is breathing heavily... 2:3
0:13 Ambers seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 2:3
0:18 Hector Roca was extremely upbeat during the break with Lou Ambers providing some solid encouragement. 2:3
0:23 Ambers pins Gonzalez's arms. Now they move apart. 2:3
0:33 Gonzalez works his way free! 2:3
0:53 Gonzalez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:3
0:55 Ambers scores with a cross to the belly. 4:3
1:06 Ambers gets in a hook to the body of Gonzalez. 6:3
1:18 Ambers dips and connects with a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head. 8:3
1:22 Gonzalez's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:3
1:47 Ambers has Gonzalez trapped! 8:3
1:47 Ambers goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 10:3
2:04 Gonzalez is off target with that uppercut. 10:3
2:06 Ambers scores with a nice right cross. 12:3
2:23 Gonzalez cranks up the hook and connects to Ambers's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:7
2:23 Gonzalez has Ambers hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 12:7
2:40 Gonzalez's misses as Ambers backpedals away. 12:7
2:43 Ambers flicks a jab to Gonzalez's stomach 14:7
2:52 The fighters are back at ring center... 14:7
2:52 * Pokrandt motions to Ambers to keep his punches up. 16:7
2:52 * Ambers is going to have a point deducted in a round he was well on his way to winning! 16:7
2:56 Rodolfo Gonzalez's left eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 16:7
3:00 Ambers seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:7
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Ambers's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 14. 16:7

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
0:06 Hector Roca was really animated in Ambers's corner and Ambers was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Ambers'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
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Rodolfo Gonzalez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Gonzalez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Gonzalez and Ambers are in a clinch, Pokrandt hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:15 Pokrandt separates the two... 0:0
0:31 Gonzalez lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
0:31 Ambers appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
0:35 The swelling around Ambers's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:4
0:47 Gonzalez swings...and misses. 0:4
0:49 Ambers scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:4
0:53 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the left eye of Gonzalez. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 2:4
1:04 The fighters are tied up. Gonzalez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:4
1:19 Gonzalez pushes Ambers away. 2:4
1:24 Ambers steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:4
1:32 Rodolfo Gonzalez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Lou Ambers. 2:4
1:36 Gonzalez uses his shoulder to force Ambers out of the clinch. 2:4
1:41 "The Herkimer Hurricane" and Gonzalez grab a quick breather. 2:4
1:46 Gonzalez and Ambers are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Gonzalez having the edge. 4:7
1:55 Ambers is blocked in his opponents corner... 4:7
1:59 Ambers holds his arms up in disgust as Rodolfo Gonzalez holds him around his waist. 4:7
2:08 Ambers tries to get free... Here comes Pokrandt to break them up... 4:7
2:13 Gonzalez is really focused in this round. 4:7
2:28 Lou Ambers looks for a breather; he grabs Gonzalez and holds on. Gonzalez pushes Ambers off and looks for an opening. 4:7
2:39 Gonzalez pushes Ambers away. 4:7
2:44 Gonzalez lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Ambers's midsection. 4:9
3:00 Ambers seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:9
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. 3:9

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon

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

Gary Ritter, United States sees the fight 145 to 139

Victor Cervantes, Mexico scores the bout 144 to 140

Silvestre Abainza, Philippines scores the fight 143 to 141

The winner by unanimous decision is Lou Ambers!


Score Cards

Gary Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lou Ambers 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 145
Rodolfo Gonzalez 9 8 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 139

Victor Cervantes Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lou Ambers 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 144
Rodolfo Gonzalez 9 8 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 140

Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lou Ambers 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 143
Rodolfo Gonzalez 10 8 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Lou Ambers 29 30 28 30 28 30 28 29 27 30 30 30 30 26 27 432
Rodolfo Gonzalez 28 24 29 27 29 27 29 28 30 27 27 30 27 28 30 420


Statistics
Categories Lou Ambers Rodolfo Gonzalez
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 11.07 3.53
Hooks / Round 5.73 6.53
Crosses / Round 9.60 2.60
Combinations / Round 8.20 2.40
Uppercuts / Round 4.47 4.00

Punches Landed / Round 39.07 19.07
Punches Missed / Round 35.67 67.67

Punching Accuracy 52.3% 22.0%

Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 2

Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 0


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

[Fist of Legend]

Roberto Duran vs Manny Pacquiao

Fight info: Light Guard Armory, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-26, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Danny Schiavone, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard Flaherty (United States), Manuel Arroyo (Colombia) and Miguel Acuna (United States), ring card girl is Tara Hamilton, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 22-3-1 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Amilcar Brusa - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Manny Pacquiao - Record: 13-5-3 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Lou Duva

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:12 Pacquiao pummels Duran, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:4
0:12 That blast sent Duran reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:24 Pacquiao has promised a good showing tonight. 0:4
0:32 Pacquiao scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 0:8
0:32 That series of punches rocked Duran and he looks to be in trouble. 0:8
0:52 Duran has Pacquiao pinned! 0:8
0:57 Duran connects with a vicious cross! 5:8
0:57 Duran has Pacquiao in trouble after that punch! 5:8
1:06 Pacquiao backs into his own corner... 5:8
1:10 Duran is doing a great job keeping his distance. 5:8
1:20 Duran's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 5:8
1:32 Manny Pacquiao does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Duran's punches in close. 5:8
1:34 some nifty bodywork Pacquiao as he scores with several shots from the inside. 5:10
1:48 Pacquiao pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 5:10
2:11 Duran misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:10
2:17 Pacquiao pushes Duran away, looking for more space to work in. 5:10
2:25 Duran lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Pacquiao. 8:10
2:35 Pacquiao slides into a neutral corner... 8:10
2:35 Duran lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Pacquiao. 11:10
2:44 Duran doesn't have to look for Pacquiao this round as He is right there in front of him. 11:10
2:52 Duran pins Pacquiao's arms! The fighters are tied up... 11:10
3:00 Pacquiao works his way free! 11:10
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Schiavone to step in and break it up. 13:11

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran and Pacquiao square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Parks felt Pacquiao lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:13 Pacquiao throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:20 A brutal combination from Duran connects to the solar plexus! 4:0
0:20 Those punches hurt Pacquiao and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:44 Pacquiao steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:0
0:59 Roberto Duran fires and misses. 4:0
1:08 Duran flicks a jab to Pacquiao's stomach 6:0
1:22 There's a left cross from Manny Pacquiao that lands flush. 6:3
1:37 Duran is clinching... Pacquiao is trying to free his gloves... They are under Roberto Duran's arms... 6:3
1:42 Schiavone has to break the clinch. 6:3
1:54 Schiavone tries to separate the boxers but Roberto Duran has a vice-like grip on Manny Pacquiao. 6:3
1:58 Schiavone separates the two... 6:3
2:10 Pacquiao takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 10:3
2:10 Pacquiao looks stunned! 10:3
2:24 Duran fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:3
2:30 That was a violent straight left by Pacquiao! 10:7
2:30 Duran was shaken by those blows! 10:7
2:45 Pacquiao picks off the jab thrown by Duran. 10:7
2:56 Pacquiao is either lucky or has radar. Duran's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:7
3:00 Duran looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 10:7
3:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Schiavone jumps between them. 10:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Schiavone motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Tommy Parks said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pacquiao has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:12 Watch Duran move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Pacquiao off balance. 0:0
0:24 Pacquiao lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:24 That shot landed square and Duran felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:36 Duran moves into the right corner. 0:4
0:36 Manny Pacquiao rips a hook to the body. 0:6
0:45 Pacquiao traps Duran in the corner! 0:6
0:45 That straight cross from Manny Pacquiao tagged Duran. He came right up the middle with that punch. 0:9
1:06 Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:9
1:08 Pacquiao fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Roberto Duran. He rocked him with that one. 0:12
1:22 Pacquiao shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Duran flush! 0:16
1:22 Duran staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:16
1:35 * Schiavone steps in and admonishes Pacquiao for a low blow. 0:19
1:59 Duran works his way in and leans on Pacquiao... 0:19
2:03 Schiavone breaks them up... 0:19
2:08 Manny Pacquiao gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 0:19
2:13 Pacquiao misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:19
2:15 Duran scores with quick series of shots to the body of Pacquiao. 2:19
2:29 Roberto Duran drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:19
2:29 Pacquiao is reeling.. 6:19
2:41 Duran scores with a damaging cross. 9:19
2:55 Pacquiao misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:19
3:00 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Pacquiao with a sharp combination! 13:19
3:00 Pacquiao appears shaken by those punches! 13:19
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 13:20

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:17 Pacquiao tries to drop the right hand over the top but Roberto Duran ducks under it. 0:0
0:19 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:32 Duran is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:0
0:44 Duran looks to work the body, but Pacquiao covers up nicely. 0:0
0:47 Pacquiao lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Duran back on his heels. 0:3
0:59 Duran has Pacquiao trapped! 0:3
1:04 Duran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:3
1:11 Pacquiao really buried that punch into Duran's ribs. 0:7
1:11 Duran is hurt! 0:7
1:23 Pacquiao is really focused in this round. 0:7
1:31 Duran just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:12
1:31 Duran in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:12
1:48 Duran is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Pacquiao. 0:12
1:52 Duran doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:12
2:06 Duran suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 2:12
2:23 Duran is off target with that uppercut. 2:12
2:29 Manny Pacquiao lands a devastating cross! 2:16
2:29 Roberto Duran takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:16
2:43 Pacquiao's misses as Duran backpedals away. 2:16
2:50 Duran has Pacquiao blocked in! 2:16
2:50 The uppercut just landed by Roberto Duran is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:16
3:00 Pacquiao works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:16
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 6:17

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Roberto Duran looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 * Duran is told to watch the low blows by Schiavone. 3:0
0:26 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:0
0:34 Pacquiao lands a lead left to the midsection. 3:3
0:48 Manny Pacquiao tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Duran. 3:3
0:56 Duran's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 3:3
0:59 Duran gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Pacquiao backs away. 6:3
1:16 Pacquiao tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:3
1:23 Duran really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 11:3
1:23 Pacquiao is suddenly in trouble! 11:3
1:36 Pacquiao moves into a neutral corner. 11:3
1:40 Duran is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 11:3
1:49 Duran's jab is fast and accurate. 13:3
2:15 Duran flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 15:3
2:24 Duran retreats into the far left corner. 15:3
2:29 Pacquiao whiffs with the uppercut. 15:3
2:31 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Duran! Pacquiao flashes a quick smile at Duran as if to acknowledge the blow. 18:3
3:00 Duran usues his legs to avoid Pacquiao's punches. 18:3
3:00 Duran moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 19:4

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pacquiao rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:23 Pacquiao just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:30 Duran connects with a nasty hook! 4:0
0:30 Pacquiao's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:0
0:34 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:51 Duran cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Pacquiao had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:0
0:58 Pacquiao has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 4:4
0:58 Duran was hurt by those blows! 4:4
1:10 Pacquiao is forced into his opponents corner... 4:4
1:14 That combination from Duran lands with some authority! 8:4
1:14 Those shots all landed square and Pacquiao felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:4
1:32 Duran darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:4
1:37 Duran takes a solid cross from Pacquiao. 8:7
1:51 Pacquiao landed a sharp combination that rocked Duran back on his heels! 8:11
1:51 Duran is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 8:11
2:09 It's a sweet uppercut by Roberto Duran! He snapped Pacquiao's head straight back with that punch! 12:11
2:09 Duran has Pacquiao in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 12:11
2:18 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Pacquiao had the edge. 14:14
2:28 Manny Pacquiao backs into the left corner. 14:14
2:28 Duran throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Pacquiao 17:14
2:42 Duran just landed a devastating three punch combo! 21:14
2:42 At least two of those shots really hurt Pacquiao! 21:14
2:51 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 21:14
3:00 Duran pins Pacquiao in the corner! 21:14
3:00 Duran grabs and holds "Pac Man" Pacquiao... 21:14
3:00 Duran and Pacquiao each take a step back. 21:14
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 21:15

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Pacquiao has Duran cornered! 0:0
0:12 Roberto Duran takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:12 Duran was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:4
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:25 Duran bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:4
0:43 Manny Pacquiao comes in low. Duran puts a headlock on him. Schiavone knocks Duran's arm off Pacquiao's head. 2:4
0:48 Pacquiao tries to get free... Here comes Schiavone to break them up... 2:4
1:00 Duran doesn't connect with the combination. 2:4
1:11 * A solid hook drops Duran on his back! 2:4
1:14 Schiavone crouches over Duran as he starts the count 2:12
1:14 1 2:12
1:15 2 2:12
1:16 3 2:12
1:17 4 2:12
1:18 5 2:12
1:19 Duran lurches to his feet at the count of 6 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 2:12
1:20 7 2:12
1:20 * Duran is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Pacquiao. 2:12
1:20 The fight will continue as Schiavone appears satisfied that Duran is OK. 2:12
1:20 Pacquiao has Roberto Duran hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Manny Pacquiao is. 2:12
1:29 Pacquiao is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 2:15
1:29 Pacquiao has Roberto Duran in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 7th. 2:15
1:33 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Duran. 2:15
1:42 Pacquiao connects with a solid hook! 2:19
1:42 Roberto Duran appears to have been staggered by that punch... 2:19
1:55 Pacquiao misses wildly with the hook. 2:19
2:06 Pacquiao is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:19
2:13 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 2:19
2:22 Pacquiao leans on the ropes and motions for Duran to come in. 2:19
2:30 Pacquiao misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 2:19
2:37 Duran slides into his own corner... 2:19
2:37 Great work to the body by Pacquiao as he scores with both hands. 2:22
2:37 Duran is in trouble. Pacquiao needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 2:22
2:46 Pacquiao lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:24
3:00 Pacquiao tries to muscle inside but Duran clinches him. 2:24
3:00 Schiavone is shouting at Duran to break! 2:24
3:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 2:25

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:15 Manny Pacquiao lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 0:0
0:22 "Manos de Piedra" Duran lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:22 Pacquiao looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:27 Pacquiao is running out of gas... 4:0
0:31 Duran pins Pacquiao in the corner! 4:0
0:36 There's a hard shot off the top of Pacquiao's head! 8:0
0:36 Pacquiao was stunned by that blow! 8:0
0:40 Pacquiao is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 8:0
0:48 Pacquiao throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:2
0:53 Duran is starting to suck wind... 8:2
1:03 Duran is backed into his opponents corner... 8:2
1:08 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Pacquiao! 8:2
1:14 Duran lands a brutal combination! 12:2
1:14 Pacquiao was shaken by those blows! 12:2
1:33 Duran's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 12:2
1:36 Duran works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 14:2
1:51 Pacquiao drops the right hand flush on Duran's chin! 14:6
1:51 Duran's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:6
1:55 The swelling under Duran's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 14:6
2:05 Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pacquiao. 14:6
2:07 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Duran change his style. 14:6
2:12 Pacquiao slides into the corner... 14:6
2:16 Duran is holding on to Pacquiao. He seems to be taking a breather. 14:6
2:21 Duran finally lets go of Pacquiao. 14:6
2:25 Duran has Pacquiao trapped in the far left neutral corner... 14:6
2:30 Roberto Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 14:6
2:32 Pacquiao closes his eyes and wings wild cross at Duran rocking his head back and sending sweat flying! 14:9
2:42 Duran lands a nice left hook to the body, then dances out of harms way. 17:9
2:46 * Clearly, Pacquiao is starting to swell under his left eye. 17:9
2:53 Pacquiao is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 17:9
3:00 Pacquiao has his arms wrapped around Duran... Now they separate. 17:9
3:00 Schiavone separates the two fighters. 17:9
3:00 And that ends Round number 8. 17:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Duran's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Duran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Duran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Pacquiao'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 Pacquiao misses with that combination. 0:0
0:14 Pacquiao ducks into an uppercut from Duran as he looks to work inside. 3:0
0:19 Pacquiao and Duran are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 3:0
0:23 Pacquiao received a pep talk from Tommy Parks before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 3:0
0:28 Duran just comes up short with the hook. 3:0
0:35 Pacquiao lands a smashing cross! 3:4
0:35 Duran was stunned by that blow! 3:4
0:44 Roberto Duran backs into a neutral corner. 3:4
0:49 Pacquiao throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:4
0:56 That cross from Duran has some power behind it! 7:4
0:56 Manny Pacquiao appears shaken by that punch! 7:4
0:56 * Duran's last punch snapped back the head of Manny Pacquiao. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 9:4
0:56 There's blood coming from somewhere but no obvious cut can be seen on the face of Pacquiao. It's apparently on the inside of his mouth and there's a lot of it. 9:4
0:56 * There's a sudden halt in the action and we're not sure why. Oh, apparently there's some concern on the part of Referee Schiavone about the amount of blood on the face of Pacquiao. Even though the damage isn't over either of Manny Pacquiao's eyes, it's been deemed serious enough to have the ringside physician at least look at it. 9:4
0:56 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Schiavone is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 9:4
1:00 Pacquiao's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 9:4
1:10 Pacquiao is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:4
1:12 * Schiavone steps in and admonishes Duran for rabbit punching. 11:4
1:37 Pacquiao bulls his way inside, pushing Duran up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 11:4
1:52 * Duran drives home a brutal cross to Pacquiao's head and down he goes!!! 11:4
1:55 Schiavone positions himself over Pacquiao and starts the count.. 20:4
1:55 1 20:4
1:56 2 20:4
1:57 3 20:4
1:58 4 20:4
1:59 5 20:4
2:00 6 20:4
2:01 7 20:4
2:02 Pacquiao is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 8 but he is badly hurt. 20:4
2:02 * Pacquiao gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 20:4
2:02 Pacquiao appears to be badly shaken, but Schiavone is going to allow the fight to go on. 20:4
2:02 Duran has Pacquiao reeling. Duran can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 20:4
2:10 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Duran. 23:4
2:10 Pacquiao is definitely in trouble. Duran needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 23:4
2:19 Duran let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Pacquiao's Head. 25:4
2:19 Duran knows that Pacquiao is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Pacquiao. 25:4
2:33 Duran lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 29:4
2:33 Pacquiao was staggered by that punch! 29:4
2:37 It seems every shot Pacquiao takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 29:4
2:46 Duran connects with a violent uppercut! 33:4
2:46 Pacquiao is suddenly in trouble! 33:4
2:50 * Pacquiao starts to go down and Schiavone grabs him and is stopping the fight! Duran is going to get the TKO victory!! 33:4

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon Jr.

Ladies and Gentlemen! The Referee has stopped the bout with 2:51 gone in Round 9. Your winner and still IBF champion is..

Roberto Duran!


Score Cards

Richard Flaherty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 76
Manny Pacquiao 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 75

Manuel Arroyo Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 10 10 10 9 10 10 8 10 77
Manny Pacquiao 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 74

Miguel Acuna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 76
Manny Pacquiao 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 75

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 30 30 28 27 30 30 24 30 229
Manny Pacquiao 27 27 29 30 27 27 30 27 224


Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Manny Pacquiao
Knockdowns scored 1 1

Jabs / Round 5.44 4.44
Hooks / Round 6.22 4.44
Crosses / Round 5.11 5.89
Combinations / Round 4.11 4.56
Uppercuts / Round 4.89 3.78

Punches Landed / Round 25.78 23.11
Punches Missed / Round 60.44 63.22

Punching Accuracy 29.9% 26.8%

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

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

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

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside mouth 1 / 0 / 0

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1

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

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


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[HyacinthusTurnipseed]

Oof! It seems the worst thing Pac could do was score a knockdown - kinda woke up the beast there.

Also, is Chavez out of the tournament already then?