Sven Ottke vs Antonio Tarver
Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2016-5-1, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Hubert Earle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Stuart Winston (United States), Donald Balas (United States) and Ken Morita (Japan), ring card girl is Jessie Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the WTF 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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sven Ottke - Record: 15-6-3 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Antonio Tarver - Record: 5-5-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:11 Ottke fires and misses. 0:0
0:13 Tarver scores with a nice left cross. 0:2
0:47 Tarver leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Ottke. 2:2
1:01 And Sven Ottke tastes the power of a crushing combination from Tarver! 2:6
1:01 Ottke was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 2:6
1:10 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 2:6
1:13 Tarver has Ottke trapped! 2:6
1:17 Ottke does a great job of moving as Tarver tries to work inside. 2:6
1:32 Sven Ottke has freed himself from Tarver. They move quickly to ring center. 2:6
1:37 Tarver gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Ottke. 2:9
1:57 Sven Ottke has Tarver trapped in the upper neutral corner... 2:9
2:01 Ottke has his arms wrapped around Tarver... Now they separate. 2:9
2:16 Tarver works his way free! 2:9
2:25 Tarver lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:11
2:35 Ottke scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Tarver. 4:11
2:48 Ottke rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:11
2:56 Tarver doesn't have to look for Ottke this round as He is right there in front of him. 6:11
3:00 Ottke circles around the ring. 6:11
3:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 7:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:13 Ottke traps Tarver in the corner! 0:0
0:17 Sven Ottke attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:0
0:24 Sven Ottke's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:30 Tarver feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:36 Ottke retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
0:40 Tarver misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:47 Ottke backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:0
0:55 Tarver is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Ottke a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
1:05 Tarver bulls his way inside, pushing Sven Ottke up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
1:25 Ottke works free! He backs to ring center, with Tarver following. 0:0
1:45 That cross from Ottke just missed. 0:0
1:52 Tarver connects with a vicious hook! 0:4
1:52 Ottke looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
2:09 Tarver voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:4
2:22 Tarver moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Ottke. 0:4
2:35 Neither fighter is throwing enough punches in this round. 0:4
2:40 Great work to the body by Tarver as he scores with both hands. 0:7
2:49 Sven Ottke backs into a neutral corner. 0:7
2:54 Tarver grabs Ottke's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Earle has to force Tarver to let go. 0:7
2:58 Referee Earle separates the two... 0:7
3:00 Ottke lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tarver. 0:7
3:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 1:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tarver's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:09 Ottke got some great advice from Al Certo between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:10 Tarver is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:14 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Ottke! 0:0
0:24 Ottke shoots the jab into the chest of Tarver. 2:0
0:42 Ottke finds a home for his jab, keeping Tarver at bay. 4:0
1:04 Ottke looks to work the body, but Tarver covers up nicely. 4:0
1:14 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 4:0
1:21 Tarver comes out on top in that exchange but Ottke was able to land some nice shots as well. 6:3
1:30 Tarver moves into a neutral corner. 6:3
1:30 Ottke working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 8:3
1:44 Ottke pins Tarver's arms! The fighters are tied up... 8:3
1:54 Ottke shoves Tarver away. 8:3
2:06 Sven Ottke is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 8:3
2:18 Tarver dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ottke back on his heels! 8:7
2:18 That punch really rocked Ottke! 8:7
2:28 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 8:7
2:32 Tarver throws a flurry of punches but Ottke either blocks or slips them. 8:7
2:35 Ottke goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 10:7
2:53 Tarver goes downstairs with the hook. 10:9
3:00 Ottke misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:9
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:09 Antonio Tarver unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Ottke's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 0:2
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:23 Ottke and Antonio Tarver are in a clinch, Earle hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:2
0:27 Earle breaks them up... 0:2
0:36 Ottke lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:2
0:46 * Sven Ottke's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Earle to keep 'em up. 4:2
1:09 Ottke ends up behind Tarver as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:2
1:14 Not much happening at the moment. 4:2
1:22 That punch actually went behind Ottke's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tarver. 4:2
1:24 Ottke lands a two punch combination to the body 6:2
1:33 Tarver slides into a neutral corner... 6:2
1:33 Ottke fires a punch over the jab of Tarver and gets it in for points. 8:2
1:49 Ottke tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:2
2:01 Ottke feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 8:2
2:06 Antonio Tarver's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:2
2:11 Tarver retreats to his own corner... 8:2
2:11 Ottke lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 10:2
2:20 The cross scores for Ottke. He needs to throw that punch more often. 12:2
2:37 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 12:2
2:42 Tarver tries to get free... Here comes Earle to break them up... 12:2
2:54 Ottke is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tarver to chase him. 12:2
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 14:2
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:17 * Tarver lands a powerful cross to Ottke's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 0:0
0:20 Earle begins the count over Ottke as Antonio Tarver moves to a neutral corner.. 0:7
0:20 1 0:7
0:21 2 0:7
0:22 Ottke is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 0:7
0:23 4 0:7
0:23 * Ottke is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Tarver. 0:7
0:23 The fight will go on as Earle deems Ottke is fit to conitnue. 0:7
0:23 Tarver has Ottke reeling. Tarver can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:7
0:28 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:7
0:41 Tarver has Ottke cornered! 0:7
0:45 Tarver swings...and misses. 0:7
0:52 Antonio Tarver with a lead left to the head. 0:9
0:52 Ottke is definitely in trouble. Tarver needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 0:9
1:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:9
1:05 Tarver tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:9
1:12 Ottke slides into the corner... 0:9
1:16 Tarver tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:9
1:25 Tarver muscles his way inside. 0:9
1:34 Tarver just comes up short with the cross. 0:9
1:41 A quick jab from Ottke connects. 2:9
2:01 Tarver feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Sven Ottke's chin. 2:11
2:14 Tarver ambles toward Sven Ottke. 2:11
2:25 Tarver shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Ottke. 2:11
2:30 Tarver slips in a jab to the body 2:13
2:49 Ottke frees himself from Tarver's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:13
3:00 Tarver just comes up short with the jab. 2:13
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. 3:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Ottke got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Certo's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Ottke has Tarver blocked in! 0:0
0:12 Ottke doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:14 Antonio Tarver pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:34 Ottke backs into his own corner... 0:2
0:39 A brutal combination from Tarver connects to the solar plexus! 0:6
0:39 Sven Ottke in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:6
0:50 Tarver is really focused in this round. 0:6
0:54 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 0:6
0:58 Tarver has Ottke pinned! 0:6
0:58 Tarver drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Ottke. 0:9
1:11 Tarver is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 0:9
1:16 Tarver backs into the near right corner. 0:9
1:21 Sven Ottke traps Tarver's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Earle breaks it up. 0:9
1:33 Earle moves in to break the clinch. 0:9
1:37 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:9
1:45 Tarver misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:9
1:57 Ottke fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:9
1:59 Ottke looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 0:9
2:11 Ottke takes a hard combination from Antonio Tarver 0:13
2:11 Ottke was staggered by that punch! 0:13
2:21 Tarver retreats into a neutral corner. 0:13
2:25 Sven Ottke wraps his arms around Antonio Tarver. 0:13
2:36 Now they break clean. 0:13
2:47 Tarver can't score with short uppercut inside. Ottke got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:13
2:49 Ottke is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:13
2:59 Ottke moves into the near right corner. 2:13
3:00 Ottke works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:13
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 1:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Ottke received a pep talk from Al Certo before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Tarver pins Ottke in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Tarver connects with a violent hook! 0:4
0:13 That blast sent Ottke reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:25 Tarver is staying at the center of the ring. 0:4
0:30 Ottke uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tarver tries vainly to score. 0:4
0:39 Ottke retreats into the lower corner. 0:4
0:43 Tarver wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ottke's defense. 0:4
0:50 The fans expected an action fight, but both fighters have been very cautious all night. 0:4
1:01 Ottke just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:8
1:01 Ottke appears shaken by those punches! 0:8
1:15 Earle has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tarver locks up Ottke's arms. 0:8
1:24 The Referee breaks it up... 0:8
1:29 Ottke lands a stinging jab. 2:8
1:43 Tarver is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 2:8
1:51 Ottke connects with an uppercut to the head of Tarver. 4:8
2:03 Antonio Tarver doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Ottke. 4:11
2:22 Ottke smothers Tarver's attack with a clinch! 4:11
2:31 Earle has to break them apart. 4:11
2:45 Tarver looks to his corner. 4:11
3:00 * Tarver lands a vicious cross and Ottke collapses like a house of cards! 4:11
3:00 Earle moves into position over Ottke and begins the count 4:18
3:00 1 4:18
3:00 * Ottke lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 4:18
3:00 Earle seems convinced that Ottke is ok, and the fight will continue! 4:18
3:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 3:19
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Eddie Futch said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tarver has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:07 Tarver retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Ottke pins Tarver's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:27 Earle has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:27 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:31 Ottke traps Tarver in the corner! 0:0
0:36 Ottke lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:36 That shot has Tarver hurt! 4:0
0:56 * That punch caught Tarver clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Tarver goes down after a delayed reaction to the hook by Ottke! 4:0
0:59 Earle crouches over Tarver and begins to count.. 14:0
0:59 1 14:0
1:00 2 14:0
1:01 Tarver rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 14:0
1:02 4 14:0
1:03 5 14:0
1:04 6 14:0
1:05 7 14:0
1:06 8 14:0
1:07 9 14:0
1:08 10! 14:0
1:08 * That's a ten count! Tarver is out cold here in round 8. 14:0
Fight Result
Here's Jake Gutierrez with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 1:14 of round 8. The winner and still WTF champion by knockout!!
Sven Ottke!
Score Cards
Stuart Winston Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sven Ottke 9 9 10 10 8 9 8 63
Antonio Tarver 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 68
Donald Balas Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sven Ottke 9 9 10 10 8 9 8 63
Antonio Tarver 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 68
Ken Morita Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sven Ottke 9 9 9 10 8 9 8 62
Antonio Tarver 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 69
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sven Ottke 27 27 29 30 24 27 24 188
Antonio Tarver 30 30 28 27 30 30 30 205
Statistics
Categories Sven Ottke Antonio Tarver
Knockdowns scored 1 2
Jabs / Round 3.88 5.50
Hooks / Round 2.50 3.63
Crosses / Round 2.75 3.00
Combinations / Round 3.50 2.13
Uppercuts / Round 2.63 3.63
Punches Landed / Round 15.25 17.88
Punches Missed / Round 33.75 42.25
Punching Accuracy 31.1% 29.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
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
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CRW Season Week 25 MDT Group Stage (B,A)
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Nigel Benn vs Marvin Camel
Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2016-5-1, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Daniel Van de Wiele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Luis Pabon (Puerto Rico), Raul Ortega (United States) and Dave Parris (England), ring card girl is Jennifer Searles, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), 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: Nigel Benn - Record: 15-9-1 (11) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Marvin Camel - Record: 1-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:11 Benn is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:16 Camel is motioning with his gloves for Benn to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:19 Camel backs into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:23 Benn fires and misses. 0:0
0:35 Benn tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:44 Benn voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:49 Benn traps Camel in the corner! 0:0
0:53 Benn just landed a three punch combo! 5:0
0:53 Camel is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 5:0
1:06 The fighters are back at ring center... 5:0
1:10 Benn works his way in and leans on Camel... 5:0
1:19 Van de Wiele has to break the clinch. 5:0
1:23 Nigel Benn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 5:0
1:28 Camel has Benn cornered! 5:0
1:32 Camel is moving around the ring nicely. 5:0
1:37 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:0
1:49 Camel flicks a lead left to the head of Benn. 5:2
2:05 * Van de Wiele steps in and admonishes Benn for using an open glove. 7:2
2:24 Camel backs into his own corner... 7:2
2:24 Benn fires a punishing jab into the face of Camel. He wasn't probing with that punch. 10:2
2:40 Benn gets in a hook to the body of Camel. 12:2
2:54 Camel slides into a neutral corner... 12:2
2:58 Benn misses with that hook. 12:2
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 14:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marvin Camel looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Benn got some great advice from Kenny Adams between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:13 Camel pins Benn's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:17 Benn tries to get free... Here comes Van de Wiele to break them up... 0:0
0:27 Camel misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:34 Benn drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:0
0:34 Camel was hurt by those blows! 5:0
1:00 Camel takes a hard combination from Benn 10:0
1:00 Marvin Camel is going to need to regroup after that blow... 10:0
1:15 Benn takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 10:2
1:28 Benn is really focused in this round. 10:2
1:40 Benn ties up Camel. 10:2
1:44 Van de Wiele has to break them apart. 10:2
1:55 Benn looks to his corner. 10:2
2:06 Benn leans on the ropes and motions for Camel to come in. 10:2
2:11 The action slows as Benn and Camel measure each other up. 10:2
2:18 Benn lands a stinging jab. 12:2
2:31 Benn is really focused in this round. 12:2
2:39 Camel uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Benn tries vainly to score. 12:2
2:47 Camel pushes Benn away, looking for more space to work in. 12:2
2:50 Camel quickly pulls at his trunks. 12:2
2:54 Marvin Camel is pinned in his own corner... 12:2
2:54 Benn lands a short left hook to the head. 14:2
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Nigel Benn's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 14:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Kenny Adams said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Benn has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:08 Benn is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Camel doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:0
0:20 Camel sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:40 Benn just misses with a huge shot as Camel chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
0:42 Camel slips in a quick cross. 0:4
0:42 * And now it appears as if Nigel Benn has been cut the last punch that landed. 0:6
0:42 The cut appears to be an ugly one outside the right eyebrow. If his corner can't staunch the gash, Benn got lucky, at least in the location of the cut. He shouldn't have vision problems from it... 0:6
0:42 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 0:6
0:42 * Van de Wiele is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Benn's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Benn's face, especially the cut above the eye. 0:6
0:42 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Benn's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Benn and Camel await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 3. 0:6
0:56 That cross from Camel just missed. 0:6
1:07 Camel is off target with that jab. 0:6
1:15 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:6
1:19 Camel misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:6
1:22 some nifty bodywork Nigel Benn as he scores with several shots from the inside. 2:6
1:38 Camel hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Benn. 2:8
1:52 Benn scores to Camel's midsection with a combination. 4:8
2:09 Camel has Benn trapped! 4:8
2:14 Van de Wiele has to pull the fighters away from each other as Camel locks up Nigel Benn's arms. 4:8
2:18 Both fighters reach instinctively for their head. There must have been a head butt in there, but we don't see any blood. 4:8
2:26 Benn retreats to his own corner... 4:8
2:26 Both fighters are throwing but Benn is scoring more than Camel. 7:10
2:40 Camel misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 7:10
2:47 Benn's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 7:10
2:51 Camel scores with a glancing cross. 7:12
2:51 And now Benn is bleeding even more profusely from that last punch as his cut worsens! 7:12
2:51 Benn has emerged even more bloodied than a minute ago, as the gash outside his right eyebrow gets worse with evey bit of contact that rips into it. 7:12
2:51 It's early in the fight and Benn knows his cut could develop in a real problem in subsequent rounds. 7:12
2:51 * Benn's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Van de Wiele motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 7:12
2:51 * 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 Van de Wiele is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 7:12
3:00 Camel wraps up Benn. 7:12
3:00 Referee Van de Wiele steps in to break it up. 7:12
3:00 The bell stops the action as Nigel Benn and Camel go back to their corners. 7:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 The cut outside the right eyebrow suffered by Benn has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 Camel retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 A big hook from Benn lands with serious impact! 4:0
0:13 Camel looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:22 Kenny Adams knows Benn lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:22 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:0
0:35 Camel retreats into the lower corner. 4:0
0:35 Benn comes out on top in that exchange but Camel was able to land some nice shots as well. 7:2
0:52 Nigel Benn lands a strong uppercut! 12:2
0:52 That blow connected solidly to the head of Camel and he is stunned! 12:2
1:06 Camel picks off the jab thrown by Benn. 12:2
1:16 Camel finds a home for his jab, keeping Benn at bay. 12:4
1:16 And now Nigel Benn is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 12:4
1:16 Now the bleeding from the gash outside Benn's right eye has begun to flow again. 12:4
1:16 * Benn seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Benn's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 12:4
1:21 * The Referee takes Benn to the corner, calling for the ring doctor. The doctor is taking a close look at the cut... Benn's corner is pleading with Van de Wiele and the doctor.* That's it! Referee Van de Wiele is waving it off. This fight is over! Camel wins by TKO due to the severity of Benn's injuries! 12:4
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new IBO champion by technical knockout at the 1:22 mark in Round 4 is...
Marvin Camel!
Score Cards
Luis Pabon Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nigel Benn 10 10 9 29
Marvin Camel 9 9 10 28
Raul Ortega Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nigel Benn 10 10 9 29
Marvin Camel 9 9 10 28
Dave Parris Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nigel Benn 10 10 9 29
Marvin Camel 9 9 10 28
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nigel Benn 30 30 27 87
Marvin Camel 27 27 30 84
Statistics
Categories Nigel Benn Marvin Camel
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.25 2.25
Hooks / Round 4.75 3.25
Crosses / Round 3.75 2.25
Combinations / Round 6.25 1.75
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 21.00 13.50
Punches Missed / Round 35.00 40.75
Punching Accuracy 37.5% 24.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Open Glove 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 3 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 1 / 1 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2016-5-1, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Daniel Van de Wiele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Luis Pabon (Puerto Rico), Raul Ortega (United States) and Dave Parris (England), ring card girl is Jennifer Searles, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), 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: Nigel Benn - Record: 15-9-1 (11) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Marvin Camel - Record: 1-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:11 Benn is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:16 Camel is motioning with his gloves for Benn to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:19 Camel backs into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:23 Benn fires and misses. 0:0
0:35 Benn tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:44 Benn voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:49 Benn traps Camel in the corner! 0:0
0:53 Benn just landed a three punch combo! 5:0
0:53 Camel is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 5:0
1:06 The fighters are back at ring center... 5:0
1:10 Benn works his way in and leans on Camel... 5:0
1:19 Van de Wiele has to break the clinch. 5:0
1:23 Nigel Benn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 5:0
1:28 Camel has Benn cornered! 5:0
1:32 Camel is moving around the ring nicely. 5:0
1:37 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:0
1:49 Camel flicks a lead left to the head of Benn. 5:2
2:05 * Van de Wiele steps in and admonishes Benn for using an open glove. 7:2
2:24 Camel backs into his own corner... 7:2
2:24 Benn fires a punishing jab into the face of Camel. He wasn't probing with that punch. 10:2
2:40 Benn gets in a hook to the body of Camel. 12:2
2:54 Camel slides into a neutral corner... 12:2
2:58 Benn misses with that hook. 12:2
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 14:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marvin Camel looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Benn got some great advice from Kenny Adams between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:13 Camel pins Benn's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:17 Benn tries to get free... Here comes Van de Wiele to break them up... 0:0
0:27 Camel misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:34 Benn drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:0
0:34 Camel was hurt by those blows! 5:0
1:00 Camel takes a hard combination from Benn 10:0
1:00 Marvin Camel is going to need to regroup after that blow... 10:0
1:15 Benn takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 10:2
1:28 Benn is really focused in this round. 10:2
1:40 Benn ties up Camel. 10:2
1:44 Van de Wiele has to break them apart. 10:2
1:55 Benn looks to his corner. 10:2
2:06 Benn leans on the ropes and motions for Camel to come in. 10:2
2:11 The action slows as Benn and Camel measure each other up. 10:2
2:18 Benn lands a stinging jab. 12:2
2:31 Benn is really focused in this round. 12:2
2:39 Camel uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Benn tries vainly to score. 12:2
2:47 Camel pushes Benn away, looking for more space to work in. 12:2
2:50 Camel quickly pulls at his trunks. 12:2
2:54 Marvin Camel is pinned in his own corner... 12:2
2:54 Benn lands a short left hook to the head. 14:2
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Nigel Benn's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 14:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Kenny Adams said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Benn has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:08 Benn is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Camel doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:0
0:20 Camel sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:40 Benn just misses with a huge shot as Camel chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
0:42 Camel slips in a quick cross. 0:4
0:42 * And now it appears as if Nigel Benn has been cut the last punch that landed. 0:6
0:42 The cut appears to be an ugly one outside the right eyebrow. If his corner can't staunch the gash, Benn got lucky, at least in the location of the cut. He shouldn't have vision problems from it... 0:6
0:42 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 0:6
0:42 * Van de Wiele is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Benn's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Benn's face, especially the cut above the eye. 0:6
0:42 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Benn's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Benn and Camel await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 3. 0:6
0:56 That cross from Camel just missed. 0:6
1:07 Camel is off target with that jab. 0:6
1:15 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:6
1:19 Camel misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:6
1:22 some nifty bodywork Nigel Benn as he scores with several shots from the inside. 2:6
1:38 Camel hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Benn. 2:8
1:52 Benn scores to Camel's midsection with a combination. 4:8
2:09 Camel has Benn trapped! 4:8
2:14 Van de Wiele has to pull the fighters away from each other as Camel locks up Nigel Benn's arms. 4:8
2:18 Both fighters reach instinctively for their head. There must have been a head butt in there, but we don't see any blood. 4:8
2:26 Benn retreats to his own corner... 4:8
2:26 Both fighters are throwing but Benn is scoring more than Camel. 7:10
2:40 Camel misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 7:10
2:47 Benn's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 7:10
2:51 Camel scores with a glancing cross. 7:12
2:51 And now Benn is bleeding even more profusely from that last punch as his cut worsens! 7:12
2:51 Benn has emerged even more bloodied than a minute ago, as the gash outside his right eyebrow gets worse with evey bit of contact that rips into it. 7:12
2:51 It's early in the fight and Benn knows his cut could develop in a real problem in subsequent rounds. 7:12
2:51 * Benn's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Van de Wiele motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 7:12
2:51 * 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 Van de Wiele is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 7:12
3:00 Camel wraps up Benn. 7:12
3:00 Referee Van de Wiele steps in to break it up. 7:12
3:00 The bell stops the action as Nigel Benn and Camel go back to their corners. 7:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 The cut outside the right eyebrow suffered by Benn has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 Camel retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 A big hook from Benn lands with serious impact! 4:0
0:13 Camel looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:22 Kenny Adams knows Benn lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:22 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:0
0:35 Camel retreats into the lower corner. 4:0
0:35 Benn comes out on top in that exchange but Camel was able to land some nice shots as well. 7:2
0:52 Nigel Benn lands a strong uppercut! 12:2
0:52 That blow connected solidly to the head of Camel and he is stunned! 12:2
1:06 Camel picks off the jab thrown by Benn. 12:2
1:16 Camel finds a home for his jab, keeping Benn at bay. 12:4
1:16 And now Nigel Benn is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 12:4
1:16 Now the bleeding from the gash outside Benn's right eye has begun to flow again. 12:4
1:16 * Benn seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Benn's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 12:4
1:21 * The Referee takes Benn to the corner, calling for the ring doctor. The doctor is taking a close look at the cut... Benn's corner is pleading with Van de Wiele and the doctor.* That's it! Referee Van de Wiele is waving it off. This fight is over! Camel wins by TKO due to the severity of Benn's injuries! 12:4
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new IBO champion by technical knockout at the 1:22 mark in Round 4 is...
Marvin Camel!
Score Cards
Luis Pabon Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nigel Benn 10 10 9 29
Marvin Camel 9 9 10 28
Raul Ortega Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nigel Benn 10 10 9 29
Marvin Camel 9 9 10 28
Dave Parris Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nigel Benn 10 10 9 29
Marvin Camel 9 9 10 28
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Nigel Benn 30 30 27 87
Marvin Camel 27 27 30 84
Statistics
Categories Nigel Benn Marvin Camel
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.25 2.25
Hooks / Round 4.75 3.25
Crosses / Round 3.75 2.25
Combinations / Round 6.25 1.75
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 21.00 13.50
Punches Missed / Round 35.00 40.75
Punching Accuracy 37.5% 24.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Open Glove 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 3 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 1 / 1 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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Re: CRW Season Week 25 MDT Group Stage (B,A)
Mikkel Kessler vs Byron Mitchell
Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2016-5-1, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Ernst Salzgeber, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Gonzalez (United States), Jeffrey Belton (New Zealand) and Ramon Cerdan (Argentina), ring card girl is Arianny Celeste, 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: Mikkel Kessler - Record: 8-7-6 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Byron Mitchell - Record: 3-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
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
0:08 Kessler gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 2:0
0:26 Kessler can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
0:28 Mitchell glances a hook off Kessler's side. 2:2
0:42 Kessler misses wildly with the hook. 2:2
0:53 Kessler just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:2
0:55 Mitchell lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Kessler from the outside. 2:5
1:08 Kessler retreats into a neutral corner. 2:5
1:12 Mitchell lands a vicious hook! 2:9
1:12 And Kessler's in big trouble now! 2:9
1:26 Mitchell is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Kessler. 2:9
1:39 Kessler lands a strong hook! 6:9
1:39 Mitchell is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:9
2:01 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 6:9
2:04 Mitchell throws the hook and connects. 6:11
2:14 Mitchell doesn't have to look for Kessler this round as He is right there in front of him. 6:11
2:18 Mitchell pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:13
2:32 Mitchell picks off the jab thrown by Kessler. 6:13
2:38 Mikkel Kessler lands a short left hook to the head. 8:13
2:48 Kessler backs into the lower right corner. 8:13
2:52 Mitchell connects with a nasty uppercut! 8:17
2:52 Mitchell has Kessler in trouble after that punch! 8:17
3:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:17
3:00 Salzgeber has to break them apart. 8:17
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Kessler and Mitchell really went at it. 9:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Mitchell slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Kessler fires a shot, but it glances off Mitchell's shoulder. 0:0
0:21 Mitchell is motioning with his gloves for Kessler to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:28 Kessler's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:31 We have a lull in the action. 0:0
0:42 Kessler whiffs with the hook. 0:0
0:48 Kessler feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:52 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:0
0:56 Kessler wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Byron Mitchell's defense. 0:0
0:58 Mitchell lands a stinging jab. 0:2
1:13 Kessler leaves the jab just short. 0:2
1:20 Mitchell is really focused in this round. 0:2
1:25 Mitchell slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
1:29 Mitchell takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:2
1:29 Kessler just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:2
1:47 Kessler fires a volley of punches but Mitchell was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:2
2:00 Kessler traps Mitchell in the corner! 4:2
2:04 Mitchell uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Kessler tries vainly to score. 4:2
2:11 Mitchell steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:2
2:19 Kessler is off target with that jab. 4:2
2:29 Kessler rams the jab into the chest of Mitchell. He's making very effective use of that punch. 7:2
2:48 Kessler grabs and holds Mitchell... 7:2
2:57 Referee Salzgeber has to separate the two... 7:2
3:00 Mitchell shows Kessler his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 7:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Salzgeber motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Mitchell received a pep talk from Jimmy Montoya before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Mitchell shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Kessler flush! 0:4
0:12 Kessler is staggered... 0:4
0:29 Kessler tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Mitchell. 0:4
0:36 Mitchell lands a hard uppercut! 0:9
0:36 That punch may have stunned Kessler momentarily. 0:9
0:48 Mitchell is really focused in this round. 0:9
0:59 Kessler steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:9
1:08 Kessler is either lucky or has radar. Mitchell's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:9
1:15 Mitchell moves into the left corner. 0:9
1:15 Mitchell tastes Kessler's jab 2:9
1:24 Mitchell is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:9
1:29 Kessler smothers Byron Mitchell's attack with a clinch! 2:9
1:33 Mikkel Kessler shoves Mitchell away. 2:9
1:43 Kessler lands a brutal combination! 6:9
1:43 Mitchell was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 6:9
1:56 Mitchell retreats into the left corner. 6:9
1:56 Kessler buries a hook to the body of Mitchell. 9:9
2:05 Mitchell is backed into his opponents corner... 9:9
2:09 Kessler ends up behind Mitchell as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 9:9
2:23 Kessler scores with a tremendous left! 14:9
2:23 Mitchell appears shaken by that punch! 14:9
2:34 Both fighters are flailing away but Kessler is definitely landing the better punches. 17:11
2:48 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Mikkel Kessler! 17:11
2:50 Byron Mitchell scores with a piston-like jab. 17:14
3:00 Kessler has Mitchell cornered! 17:14
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. 18:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mitchell looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:21 Mitchell has Kessler blocked in! 0:0
0:21 Kessler takes a combination from Mitchell. 0:2
0:25 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:35 Mitchell ties up Kessler. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:2
0:45 Salzgeber separates the two fighters. 0:2
1:01 Kessler lands a solid uppercut! 4:2
1:01 That blast sent Mitchell reeling into the ropes! 4:2
1:17 Kessler attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:2
1:20 Mitchell scores with the jab. 4:4
1:35 Kessler takes a cross to the head from Mitchell. 4:6
1:56 Mitchell pins Kessler's arms. Now they move apart. 4:6
2:05 Salzgeber moves them apart. 4:6
2:09 Kessler's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:6
2:13 The fighters are at ring center... 4:6
2:13 Byron Mitchell scores with several quick blows to the head. 4:8
2:31 Mitchell looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 4:8
2:33 Kessler plants a cross on Mitchell's rib cage. 6:8
3:00 Mitchell throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:8
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Salzgeber to step in. 6:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:11 Mitchell misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:18 Kessler lands a powerful cross right on the button! 5:0
0:18 Mitchell was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:0
0:22 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 5:0
0:35 Kessler fires and misses. 5:0
0:41 Mitchell lands a smashing hook! 5:4
0:41 Kessler is hurt! 5:4
0:51 Kessler is pinned in his own corner... 5:4
0:55 Mitchell tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Kessler blocks it. 5:4
1:02 Kessler really buried that punch into Mitchell's ribs. 10:4
1:02 Mitchell is suddenly in trouble! 10:4
1:20 Mitchell fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:4
1:27 Mitchell throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 10:7
1:36 Mitchell is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 10:10
1:57 Kessler is holding... 10:10
2:07 Kessler and Mitchell each take a step back. 10:10
2:12 Kessler goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 12:10
2:31 Mitchell is staying at the center of the ring. 12:10
2:35 Mitchell's misses as Kessler backpedals away. 12:10
2:38 Kessler misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 14:10
2:47 Kessler is blocked in his own corner... 14:10
2:51 A big uppercut from Mitchell lands with serious impact! 14:14
2:51 That was a beautiful shot, Kessler's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 14:14
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 13:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Mikkel Kessler and Mitchell leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Kessler rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:15 Kessler's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:16 There's a wicked right by Mitchell. He had some steam on that punch. 0:3
0:28 Mitchell blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 0:6
0:40 Kessler moves into a neutral corner. 0:6
0:44 Mitchell is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Kessler. 0:6
0:52 Kessler is trapped in Mitchell's corner... 0:6
0:56 Mitchell throws a flurry of punches but Kessler either blocks or slips them. 0:6
1:03 Mitchell takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 4:6
1:03 Mitchell looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:6
1:20 Kessler wings a big left hand at Mitchell but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
1:27 It's a sweet uppercut by Mitchell! He snapped Mikkel Kessler's head straight back with that punch! 4:10
1:27 Kessler takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:10
1:36 Mitchell is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:12
1:46 Mitchell scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:14
2:03 Byron Mitchell comes in low. Kessler puts a headlock on him. Salzgeber knocks Kessler's arm off Mitchell's head. 4:14
2:12 Kessler uses his shoulder to force Mitchell out of the clinch. 4:14
2:22 Mitchell has his arms wrapped around Kessler... Now they separate. 4:14
2:31 Salzgeber is shouting at Mitchell to break! 4:14
2:43 Salzgeber warns Kessler for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:14
2:55 Salzgeber has to break the clinch. 4:14
3:00 Salzgeber motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 3:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:14 Kessler's not even close with the cross. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Mitchell is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:29 Kessler is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:41 Mitchell slides into the corner... 0:0
0:41 Kessler launches right a cross to the body. 2:0
0:54 Kessler throws the cross and scores to the head of Mitchell. 4:0
1:08 Kessler's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:0
1:13 Kessler lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:0
1:29 Mitchell lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Kessler. 6:0
1:31 Kessler sneaks home the right cross. 8:0
1:51 Kessler just misses with a huge shot as Mitchell chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:0
2:01 Kessler connects with a cross. 10:0
2:14 There's a hard shot off the top of Kessler's head! 10:4
2:14 That shot landed square and Mikkel Kessler felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 10:4
2:29 Kessler fires a lead right that Mitchell manages to avoid. 10:4
2:35 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Kessler but it scores points for Mitchell none the less. 10:6
2:53 Mikkel Kessler has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Mitchell. 10:6
2:57 Byron Mitchell works his way free! 10:6
3:00 There's the bell. Kessler wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 11:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:17 That combination from Mitchell lands with some authority! 0:4
0:17 It looks like Kessler is hurt after taking those shots! 0:4
0:21 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:25 Whatever Jimmy Montoya said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Mitchell has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:4
0:30 "The Viking Warrior" Kessler is giving Mitchell a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:4
0:46 Byron Mitchell is challenging Kessler to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
0:50 Referee Salzgeber separates the two... 0:4
0:55 Mitchell backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:55 Kessler's jab rips into Mitchell. 3:4
1:09 Kessler traps Mitchell's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 3:4
1:13 Salzgeber moves in to break the clinch. 3:4
1:18 some nifty bodywork Kessler as he scores with several shots from the inside. 5:4
1:27 Mitchell retreats to his opponents corner... 5:4
1:31 Kessler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mitchell. 5:4
1:38 That was a violent straight right by Mitchell! 5:9
1:38 Kessler is gasping for air!! 5:9
1:50 Mitchell is really focused in this round. 5:9
1:57 A brutal combination from Kessler connects to the solar plexus! 9:9
1:57 That series of punches rocked Mitchell and he looks to be in trouble. 9:9
2:11 Kessler just comes up short with the cross. 9:9
2:18 Mitchell scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:13
2:18 Kessler appears shaken by those punches! 9:13
2:30 Kessler lands a stinging jab. 11:13
2:39 Kessler launches left a cross to the body. 13:13
2:56 Mitchell fires and misses. 13:13
3:00 * Mitchell goes down!! he walked right into a wicked uppercut from Kessler!! 13:13
3:00 The count starts... 23:13
3:00 1 23:13
3:00 * Byron Mitchell is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 23:13
3:00 Salzgeber checks Mitchell closely and will allow the fight to continue. 23:13
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 23:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mitchell was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Jimmy Montoya knows Mitchell lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Kessler is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:13 Kessler just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:13 Kessler was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:28 Kessler holds his arms up in disgust as Mitchell holds him around his waist. 0:4
0:33 * Salzgeber steps in and admonishes Mitchell for head butting. 0:4
0:50 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 0:4
0:50 Mitchell hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Kessler. 0:6
1:04 Kessler takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:10
1:04 Kessler was hurt by those blows! 0:10
1:20 Mitchell lands a devastating cross! 0:14
1:20 Kessler was stunned by that blow! 0:14
1:30 Kessler pins Mitchell in the corner! 0:14
1:30 Mitchell tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Kessler lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 3:14
1:42 Kessler has Mitchell trapped! 3:14
1:42 Kessler rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 5:14
1:47 Mitchell appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 5:14
1:54 Kessler traps Mitchell in the corner! 5:14
1:58 Kessler doesn't connect with the combination. 5:14
2:05 Mitchell's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 5:14
2:08 Kessler scores with a hook to the side of the head. 7:14
2:27 Kessler pins Mitchell in the corner! 7:14
2:31 Kessler circles around the ring. 7:14
2:39 Kessler unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Mitchell's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 9:14
2:48 A heavy jab to the midsection gets Mitchell's attention. 12:14
3:00 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 12:14
3:00 Salzgeber yells at the fighters to separate but Kessler and Mitchell are a tangle of arms. 12:14
3:00 Salzgeber pries them apart. 12:14
3:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 12:14
3:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 13:13
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 10 begins. 0:0
0:08 Kessler was hearing it from Jesus Rivero between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:0
0:13 Mitchell voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Kessler got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jesus Rivero's instructions work. 0:0
0:23 Mitchell tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:38 The fighters are tied up. Mikkel Kessler tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:48 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:52 Kessler pushes Mitchell back to gain room to punch. 0:0
1:01 Mitchell just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
1:01 Kessler gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 0:4
1:18 Mitchell has Kessler pinned! 0:4
1:23 Mitchell fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
1:25 Kessler shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:4
1:43 Kessler usues his legs to avoid Mitchell's punches. 2:4
1:53 Kessler has Mitchell trapped in the far left neutral corner... 2:4
1:58 Kessler feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:4
2:13 Kessler traps Mitchell's gloves under his arms, forcing Salzgeber to break them up. 2:4
2:17 Kessler pushes Mitchell away. 2:4
2:22 They are back in the center of the ring once again 2:4
2:26 Byron Mitchell lands a solid hook! 2:8
2:26 Kessler is reeling.. 2:8
2:43 Mitchell lands a hard hook! 2:12
2:43 Kessler is clutching his side! 2:12
2:55 Kessler's jab connects to Mitchell's head 4:12
3:00 It looks like Mitchell has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:12
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 10 to a close. 3:14
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler looks to be in excellent shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 He fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:27 Kessler takes a hard combination from Mitchell 2:4
0:27 Kessler is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:4
0:42 Mitchell has Kessler trapped in the near neutral corner... 2:4
0:47 Mitchell misses with that combination. 2:4
0:59 Mitchell is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:4
1:04 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:4
1:08 Mitchell catches Kessler coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:8
1:08 Kessler suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 2:8
1:21 Kessler scores with a damaging cross. 5:8
1:35 Mitchell pummels Kessler, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 5:12
1:35 Kessler seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:12
2:02 Kessler is literally dancing circles around Mitchell this round. 5:12
2:06 Kessler steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:12
2:12 Kessler fires a jab to the body 7:12
2:26 Mitchell swings...and misses. 7:12
2:28 Kessler's cross finds a home on Mitchell's jaw. 9:12
2:42 Mitchell misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:12
2:54 That punch actually went behind Kessler's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Mitchell. 9:12
3:00 * Kessler rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Mitchell and Mitchell tastes the canvas here in Round 11! 9:12
3:00 Salzgeber begins the count over Mitchell as Kessler moves to a neutral corner.. 18:12
3:00 1 18:12
3:00 * Mitchell is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 18:12
3:00 Salzgeber is allowing the fight to continue. Mitchell looks real shaken to us, however. 18:12
3:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 19:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mitchell is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 12 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Jimmy Montoya was extremely upbeat during the break with Mitchell providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Kessler retreats to his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Mitchell looks to work the body, but Kessler covers up nicely. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:24 Byron Mitchell lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:24 Kessler's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:4
0:38 Kessler wraps his arms around Mitchell. 0:4
0:50 Salzgeber separates the two... 0:4
0:55 Kessler gets in a lead cross to Mitchell's body. 2:4
1:04 Byron Mitchell backs into a neutral corner. 2:4
1:04 Mikkel Kessler doubles up with the hook to the body, but Mitchell is unfazed. 4:4
1:18 Mitchell tries to muscle inside but Kessler clinches him. 4:4
1:22 Referee Salzgeber steps in to break it up. 4:4
1:28 Mitchell is blocked in his opponents corner... 4:4
1:37 * That punch caught Mitchell clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Mitchell goes down after a delayed reaction to the uppercut by Kessler! 4:4
1:40 Salzgeber crouches over Mitchell and begins to count.. 10:4
1:40 1 10:4
1:41 2 10:4
1:42 3 10:4
1:42 * Mitchell beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 10:4
1:42 This bout will continue as Salzgeber signals to both men to fight. 10:4
1:42 Kessler is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 10:4
1:46 The knockdowns this round and have definitely taken their toll on Mitchell. 10:4
1:55 Mikkel Kessler misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:4
2:06 Kessler cranks up the hook and connects to Mitchell's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 15:4
2:06 Mitchell looks like he was hurt by that punch! 15:4
2:19 Kessler tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:4
2:31 Mitchell does a great job of moving as Kessler tries to work inside. 15:4
2:42 Kessler throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mitchell but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 15:4
3:00 Kessler just can't find the range with that cross. 15:4
3:00 Kessler appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:4
3:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 15:4
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Kessler's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 0:0
0:05 Mitchell got some great advice from Jimmy Montoya between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 13. 0:0
0:15 Kessler lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:19 Kessler needs to catch his second wind... 2:0
0:19 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 13th round of this fight. 2:0
0:31 Kessler is protecting the body nicely as Mitchell fails to score inside. 2:0
0:33 Kessler rakes Mitchell with some solid shots to the head and body. 5:0
0:46 Kessler shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 7:0
0:50 It looks like Kessler and Byron Mitchell are both fading... 7:0
0:55 Mitchell is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 7:0
0:59 Kessler is really focused in this round. 7:0
1:06 Mitchell brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:0
1:12 Mitchell is forced into his opponents corner... 7:0
1:12 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Kessler digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Mitchell. 9:0
1:21 Mitchell slides into the corner... 9:0
1:26 Mikkel Kessler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
1:33 Kessler backs into his own corner... 9:0
1:37 Mitchell wraps up Kessler... Neither fighter will break... 9:0
1:42 Salzgeber separates the two... 9:0
1:46 Mitchell slides into a neutral corner... 9:0
1:51 Kessler lets his hands go inside, but Mitchell protects his body well. 9:0
1:53 That knockdown cost Mitchell the last round and he still seems unsteady. We will see if he regroup. 9:0
2:06 Kessler ducks into an uppercut from Mitchell. 9:2
2:16 Kessler has Byron Mitchell trapped! 9:2
2:21 Mikkel Kessler misses with that punch. 9:2
2:28 Kessler with a right to the body 11:2
2:44 Kessler and Mitchell exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Kessler get in the most telling blows. 14:4
3:00 Kessler is keeping away from the ropes. 14:4
3:00 Kessler isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Mitchell fits. 14:4
3:00 Kessler appears to have this fight under control. 14:4
3:00 The bell ending Round 13 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:4
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler and Mitchell square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 14. 0:0
0:08 Jesus Rivero seemed to pump up Kessler between rounds. 0:0
0:10 Mitchell misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:2
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:23 Kessler slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:28 Mitchell connects with a vicious combination! 0:7
0:28 What a beautiful combination! Mikkel Kessler might not survive this... 0:7
0:32 Mikkel Kessler is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:7
0:32 Mitchell is starting to suck wind... 0:7
0:42 That hook from Mitchell just missed. 0:7
0:53 Mitchell fires a left hand that Mikkel Kessler takes high on the shoulder. 0:7
0:55 Kessler lands two hard body shots that made Mitchell grunt. 3:7
1:12 Mitchell drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 3:11
1:12 Kessler in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:11
1:26 Mitchell is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 3:11
1:35 Mitchell lands a wicked uppercut! 3:15
1:35 That punch really rocked Kessler! 3:15
1:39 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Kessler's right eye. 3:15
1:52 Kessler grabs Mitchell again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:15
1:57 Mitchell tries to get free... Here comes Salzgeber to break them up... 3:15
2:07 Mitchell is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Kessler to chase him. 3:15
2:16 Mitchell misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:15
2:22 Kessler looks to his corner. 3:15
2:34 Mitchell traps Kessler in the corner! 3:15
2:39 Salzgeber has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mitchell locks up Kessler's arms. 3:15
2:43 Kessler pushes Mitchell away. 3:15
2:53 Byron "The Slama from 'Bama" Mitchell just landed a devastating three punch combo! 3:19
2:53 Kessler is trying to regroup after those punches... 3:19
3:00 Mikkel Kessler slides into the corner... 3:19
3:00 Mitchell clamps Kessler's arms to his side and holds on until Salzgeber breaks the hold. 3:19
3:00 Salzgeber has to separate the two... 3:19
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 3:19
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 2:20
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Kessler's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Kessler's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Mitchell lands a crushing cross! 0:5
0:12 Kessler is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:5
0:16 Both fighters are breathing hard... 0:5
0:21 Kessler has Mitchell trapped! 0:5
0:21 Kessler doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:5
0:33 Mitchell slides into a neutral corner... 2:5
0:37 Kessler grabs Mitchell. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:5
0:46 Salzgeber breaks them up... 2:5
0:51 Kessler traps Mitchell in the corner! 2:5
0:56 Mikkel Kessler works his way in and leans on Mitchell... 2:5
1:00 Now they break clean. 2:5
1:05 Kessler pulls his trunks up. 2:5
1:12 Mitchell cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Kessler had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:5
1:24 Kessler ties up Mitchell... 2:5
1:28 Salzgeber steps in and breaks it up. 2:5
1:42 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Salzgeber is going to have to sort this out. 2:5
2:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:5
2:20 Mikkel Kessler misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:5
2:23 Mitchell lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:7
2:39 Kessler looks for a breather; he grabs Mitchell and holds on. Mitchell pushes Kessler off and looks for an opening. 2:7
2:48 Kessler finally lets go of Byron Mitchell. 2:7
2:55 The two fighters lean on one another, in what has been a very lethargic round. 2:7
3:00 Mitchell seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:7
3:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 2:7
Fight Result
Here's Jeff Connor with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Robert Gonzalez, United States has it 143 to 140
Jeffrey Belton, New Zealand sees the fight 144 to 139
Ramon Cerdan, Argentina scores the fight 143 to 141
And your winner by unanimous decision Mikkel Kessler!!!
Score Cards
Robert Gonzalez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mikkel Kessler 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 143
Byron Mitchell 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 10 10 8 8 9 10 10 140
Jeffrey Belton Round Total
New Zealand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mikkel Kessler 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 144
Byron Mitchell 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 8 10 10 8 8 9 10 10 139
Ramon Cerdan Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mikkel Kessler 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 143
Byron Mitchell 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 10 10 9 8 9 10 10 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mikkel Kessler 27 30 30 28 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 430
Byron Mitchell 30 27 27 29 30 30 27 24 30 30 25 24 27 30 30 420
Statistics
Categories Mikkel Kessler Byron Mitchell
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 5.60 3.60
Hooks / Round 3.27 3.73
Crosses / Round 6.07 4.20
Combinations / Round 3.93 4.53
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 3.53
Punches Landed / Round 22.07 19.60
Punches Missed / Round 57.67 43.47
Punching Accuracy 27.7% 31.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 4 2 / 2
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 2 / 2 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2016-5-1, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Ernst Salzgeber, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Gonzalez (United States), Jeffrey Belton (New Zealand) and Ramon Cerdan (Argentina), ring card girl is Arianny Celeste, 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: Mikkel Kessler - Record: 8-7-6 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Byron Mitchell - Record: 3-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
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
0:08 Kessler gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 2:0
0:26 Kessler can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
0:28 Mitchell glances a hook off Kessler's side. 2:2
0:42 Kessler misses wildly with the hook. 2:2
0:53 Kessler just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:2
0:55 Mitchell lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Kessler from the outside. 2:5
1:08 Kessler retreats into a neutral corner. 2:5
1:12 Mitchell lands a vicious hook! 2:9
1:12 And Kessler's in big trouble now! 2:9
1:26 Mitchell is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Kessler. 2:9
1:39 Kessler lands a strong hook! 6:9
1:39 Mitchell is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:9
2:01 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 6:9
2:04 Mitchell throws the hook and connects. 6:11
2:14 Mitchell doesn't have to look for Kessler this round as He is right there in front of him. 6:11
2:18 Mitchell pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:13
2:32 Mitchell picks off the jab thrown by Kessler. 6:13
2:38 Mikkel Kessler lands a short left hook to the head. 8:13
2:48 Kessler backs into the lower right corner. 8:13
2:52 Mitchell connects with a nasty uppercut! 8:17
2:52 Mitchell has Kessler in trouble after that punch! 8:17
3:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:17
3:00 Salzgeber has to break them apart. 8:17
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Kessler and Mitchell really went at it. 9:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Mitchell slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Kessler fires a shot, but it glances off Mitchell's shoulder. 0:0
0:21 Mitchell is motioning with his gloves for Kessler to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:28 Kessler's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:31 We have a lull in the action. 0:0
0:42 Kessler whiffs with the hook. 0:0
0:48 Kessler feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:52 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:0
0:56 Kessler wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Byron Mitchell's defense. 0:0
0:58 Mitchell lands a stinging jab. 0:2
1:13 Kessler leaves the jab just short. 0:2
1:20 Mitchell is really focused in this round. 0:2
1:25 Mitchell slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
1:29 Mitchell takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:2
1:29 Kessler just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:2
1:47 Kessler fires a volley of punches but Mitchell was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:2
2:00 Kessler traps Mitchell in the corner! 4:2
2:04 Mitchell uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Kessler tries vainly to score. 4:2
2:11 Mitchell steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:2
2:19 Kessler is off target with that jab. 4:2
2:29 Kessler rams the jab into the chest of Mitchell. He's making very effective use of that punch. 7:2
2:48 Kessler grabs and holds Mitchell... 7:2
2:57 Referee Salzgeber has to separate the two... 7:2
3:00 Mitchell shows Kessler his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 7:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Salzgeber motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Mitchell received a pep talk from Jimmy Montoya before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Mitchell shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Kessler flush! 0:4
0:12 Kessler is staggered... 0:4
0:29 Kessler tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Mitchell. 0:4
0:36 Mitchell lands a hard uppercut! 0:9
0:36 That punch may have stunned Kessler momentarily. 0:9
0:48 Mitchell is really focused in this round. 0:9
0:59 Kessler steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:9
1:08 Kessler is either lucky or has radar. Mitchell's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:9
1:15 Mitchell moves into the left corner. 0:9
1:15 Mitchell tastes Kessler's jab 2:9
1:24 Mitchell is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:9
1:29 Kessler smothers Byron Mitchell's attack with a clinch! 2:9
1:33 Mikkel Kessler shoves Mitchell away. 2:9
1:43 Kessler lands a brutal combination! 6:9
1:43 Mitchell was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 6:9
1:56 Mitchell retreats into the left corner. 6:9
1:56 Kessler buries a hook to the body of Mitchell. 9:9
2:05 Mitchell is backed into his opponents corner... 9:9
2:09 Kessler ends up behind Mitchell as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 9:9
2:23 Kessler scores with a tremendous left! 14:9
2:23 Mitchell appears shaken by that punch! 14:9
2:34 Both fighters are flailing away but Kessler is definitely landing the better punches. 17:11
2:48 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Mikkel Kessler! 17:11
2:50 Byron Mitchell scores with a piston-like jab. 17:14
3:00 Kessler has Mitchell cornered! 17:14
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. 18:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mitchell looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:21 Mitchell has Kessler blocked in! 0:0
0:21 Kessler takes a combination from Mitchell. 0:2
0:25 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:35 Mitchell ties up Kessler. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:2
0:45 Salzgeber separates the two fighters. 0:2
1:01 Kessler lands a solid uppercut! 4:2
1:01 That blast sent Mitchell reeling into the ropes! 4:2
1:17 Kessler attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:2
1:20 Mitchell scores with the jab. 4:4
1:35 Kessler takes a cross to the head from Mitchell. 4:6
1:56 Mitchell pins Kessler's arms. Now they move apart. 4:6
2:05 Salzgeber moves them apart. 4:6
2:09 Kessler's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:6
2:13 The fighters are at ring center... 4:6
2:13 Byron Mitchell scores with several quick blows to the head. 4:8
2:31 Mitchell looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 4:8
2:33 Kessler plants a cross on Mitchell's rib cage. 6:8
3:00 Mitchell throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:8
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Salzgeber to step in. 6:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:11 Mitchell misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:18 Kessler lands a powerful cross right on the button! 5:0
0:18 Mitchell was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:0
0:22 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 5:0
0:35 Kessler fires and misses. 5:0
0:41 Mitchell lands a smashing hook! 5:4
0:41 Kessler is hurt! 5:4
0:51 Kessler is pinned in his own corner... 5:4
0:55 Mitchell tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Kessler blocks it. 5:4
1:02 Kessler really buried that punch into Mitchell's ribs. 10:4
1:02 Mitchell is suddenly in trouble! 10:4
1:20 Mitchell fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:4
1:27 Mitchell throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 10:7
1:36 Mitchell is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 10:10
1:57 Kessler is holding... 10:10
2:07 Kessler and Mitchell each take a step back. 10:10
2:12 Kessler goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 12:10
2:31 Mitchell is staying at the center of the ring. 12:10
2:35 Mitchell's misses as Kessler backpedals away. 12:10
2:38 Kessler misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 14:10
2:47 Kessler is blocked in his own corner... 14:10
2:51 A big uppercut from Mitchell lands with serious impact! 14:14
2:51 That was a beautiful shot, Kessler's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 14:14
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 13:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Mikkel Kessler and Mitchell leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Kessler rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:15 Kessler's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:16 There's a wicked right by Mitchell. He had some steam on that punch. 0:3
0:28 Mitchell blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 0:6
0:40 Kessler moves into a neutral corner. 0:6
0:44 Mitchell is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Kessler. 0:6
0:52 Kessler is trapped in Mitchell's corner... 0:6
0:56 Mitchell throws a flurry of punches but Kessler either blocks or slips them. 0:6
1:03 Mitchell takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 4:6
1:03 Mitchell looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:6
1:20 Kessler wings a big left hand at Mitchell but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
1:27 It's a sweet uppercut by Mitchell! He snapped Mikkel Kessler's head straight back with that punch! 4:10
1:27 Kessler takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:10
1:36 Mitchell is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:12
1:46 Mitchell scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:14
2:03 Byron Mitchell comes in low. Kessler puts a headlock on him. Salzgeber knocks Kessler's arm off Mitchell's head. 4:14
2:12 Kessler uses his shoulder to force Mitchell out of the clinch. 4:14
2:22 Mitchell has his arms wrapped around Kessler... Now they separate. 4:14
2:31 Salzgeber is shouting at Mitchell to break! 4:14
2:43 Salzgeber warns Kessler for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:14
2:55 Salzgeber has to break the clinch. 4:14
3:00 Salzgeber motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 3:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:14 Kessler's not even close with the cross. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Mitchell is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:29 Kessler is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:41 Mitchell slides into the corner... 0:0
0:41 Kessler launches right a cross to the body. 2:0
0:54 Kessler throws the cross and scores to the head of Mitchell. 4:0
1:08 Kessler's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:0
1:13 Kessler lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:0
1:29 Mitchell lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Kessler. 6:0
1:31 Kessler sneaks home the right cross. 8:0
1:51 Kessler just misses with a huge shot as Mitchell chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:0
2:01 Kessler connects with a cross. 10:0
2:14 There's a hard shot off the top of Kessler's head! 10:4
2:14 That shot landed square and Mikkel Kessler felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 10:4
2:29 Kessler fires a lead right that Mitchell manages to avoid. 10:4
2:35 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Kessler but it scores points for Mitchell none the less. 10:6
2:53 Mikkel Kessler has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Mitchell. 10:6
2:57 Byron Mitchell works his way free! 10:6
3:00 There's the bell. Kessler wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 11:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:17 That combination from Mitchell lands with some authority! 0:4
0:17 It looks like Kessler is hurt after taking those shots! 0:4
0:21 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:25 Whatever Jimmy Montoya said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Mitchell has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:4
0:30 "The Viking Warrior" Kessler is giving Mitchell a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:4
0:46 Byron Mitchell is challenging Kessler to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
0:50 Referee Salzgeber separates the two... 0:4
0:55 Mitchell backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:55 Kessler's jab rips into Mitchell. 3:4
1:09 Kessler traps Mitchell's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 3:4
1:13 Salzgeber moves in to break the clinch. 3:4
1:18 some nifty bodywork Kessler as he scores with several shots from the inside. 5:4
1:27 Mitchell retreats to his opponents corner... 5:4
1:31 Kessler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mitchell. 5:4
1:38 That was a violent straight right by Mitchell! 5:9
1:38 Kessler is gasping for air!! 5:9
1:50 Mitchell is really focused in this round. 5:9
1:57 A brutal combination from Kessler connects to the solar plexus! 9:9
1:57 That series of punches rocked Mitchell and he looks to be in trouble. 9:9
2:11 Kessler just comes up short with the cross. 9:9
2:18 Mitchell scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:13
2:18 Kessler appears shaken by those punches! 9:13
2:30 Kessler lands a stinging jab. 11:13
2:39 Kessler launches left a cross to the body. 13:13
2:56 Mitchell fires and misses. 13:13
3:00 * Mitchell goes down!! he walked right into a wicked uppercut from Kessler!! 13:13
3:00 The count starts... 23:13
3:00 1 23:13
3:00 * Byron Mitchell is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 23:13
3:00 Salzgeber checks Mitchell closely and will allow the fight to continue. 23:13
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 23:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mitchell was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Jimmy Montoya knows Mitchell lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Kessler is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:13 Kessler just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:13 Kessler was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:28 Kessler holds his arms up in disgust as Mitchell holds him around his waist. 0:4
0:33 * Salzgeber steps in and admonishes Mitchell for head butting. 0:4
0:50 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 0:4
0:50 Mitchell hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Kessler. 0:6
1:04 Kessler takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:10
1:04 Kessler was hurt by those blows! 0:10
1:20 Mitchell lands a devastating cross! 0:14
1:20 Kessler was stunned by that blow! 0:14
1:30 Kessler pins Mitchell in the corner! 0:14
1:30 Mitchell tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Kessler lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 3:14
1:42 Kessler has Mitchell trapped! 3:14
1:42 Kessler rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 5:14
1:47 Mitchell appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 5:14
1:54 Kessler traps Mitchell in the corner! 5:14
1:58 Kessler doesn't connect with the combination. 5:14
2:05 Mitchell's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 5:14
2:08 Kessler scores with a hook to the side of the head. 7:14
2:27 Kessler pins Mitchell in the corner! 7:14
2:31 Kessler circles around the ring. 7:14
2:39 Kessler unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Mitchell's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 9:14
2:48 A heavy jab to the midsection gets Mitchell's attention. 12:14
3:00 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 12:14
3:00 Salzgeber yells at the fighters to separate but Kessler and Mitchell are a tangle of arms. 12:14
3:00 Salzgeber pries them apart. 12:14
3:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 12:14
3:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 13:13
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 10 begins. 0:0
0:08 Kessler was hearing it from Jesus Rivero between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:0
0:13 Mitchell voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Kessler got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jesus Rivero's instructions work. 0:0
0:23 Mitchell tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:38 The fighters are tied up. Mikkel Kessler tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:48 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:52 Kessler pushes Mitchell back to gain room to punch. 0:0
1:01 Mitchell just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
1:01 Kessler gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 0:4
1:18 Mitchell has Kessler pinned! 0:4
1:23 Mitchell fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
1:25 Kessler shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:4
1:43 Kessler usues his legs to avoid Mitchell's punches. 2:4
1:53 Kessler has Mitchell trapped in the far left neutral corner... 2:4
1:58 Kessler feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:4
2:13 Kessler traps Mitchell's gloves under his arms, forcing Salzgeber to break them up. 2:4
2:17 Kessler pushes Mitchell away. 2:4
2:22 They are back in the center of the ring once again 2:4
2:26 Byron Mitchell lands a solid hook! 2:8
2:26 Kessler is reeling.. 2:8
2:43 Mitchell lands a hard hook! 2:12
2:43 Kessler is clutching his side! 2:12
2:55 Kessler's jab connects to Mitchell's head 4:12
3:00 It looks like Mitchell has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:12
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 10 to a close. 3:14
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler looks to be in excellent shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 He fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:27 Kessler takes a hard combination from Mitchell 2:4
0:27 Kessler is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:4
0:42 Mitchell has Kessler trapped in the near neutral corner... 2:4
0:47 Mitchell misses with that combination. 2:4
0:59 Mitchell is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:4
1:04 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:4
1:08 Mitchell catches Kessler coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:8
1:08 Kessler suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 2:8
1:21 Kessler scores with a damaging cross. 5:8
1:35 Mitchell pummels Kessler, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 5:12
1:35 Kessler seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:12
2:02 Kessler is literally dancing circles around Mitchell this round. 5:12
2:06 Kessler steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:12
2:12 Kessler fires a jab to the body 7:12
2:26 Mitchell swings...and misses. 7:12
2:28 Kessler's cross finds a home on Mitchell's jaw. 9:12
2:42 Mitchell misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:12
2:54 That punch actually went behind Kessler's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Mitchell. 9:12
3:00 * Kessler rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Mitchell and Mitchell tastes the canvas here in Round 11! 9:12
3:00 Salzgeber begins the count over Mitchell as Kessler moves to a neutral corner.. 18:12
3:00 1 18:12
3:00 * Mitchell is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 18:12
3:00 Salzgeber is allowing the fight to continue. Mitchell looks real shaken to us, however. 18:12
3:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 19:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mitchell is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 12 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Jimmy Montoya was extremely upbeat during the break with Mitchell providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Kessler retreats to his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Mitchell looks to work the body, but Kessler covers up nicely. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:24 Byron Mitchell lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:24 Kessler's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:4
0:38 Kessler wraps his arms around Mitchell. 0:4
0:50 Salzgeber separates the two... 0:4
0:55 Kessler gets in a lead cross to Mitchell's body. 2:4
1:04 Byron Mitchell backs into a neutral corner. 2:4
1:04 Mikkel Kessler doubles up with the hook to the body, but Mitchell is unfazed. 4:4
1:18 Mitchell tries to muscle inside but Kessler clinches him. 4:4
1:22 Referee Salzgeber steps in to break it up. 4:4
1:28 Mitchell is blocked in his opponents corner... 4:4
1:37 * That punch caught Mitchell clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Mitchell goes down after a delayed reaction to the uppercut by Kessler! 4:4
1:40 Salzgeber crouches over Mitchell and begins to count.. 10:4
1:40 1 10:4
1:41 2 10:4
1:42 3 10:4
1:42 * Mitchell beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 10:4
1:42 This bout will continue as Salzgeber signals to both men to fight. 10:4
1:42 Kessler is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 10:4
1:46 The knockdowns this round and have definitely taken their toll on Mitchell. 10:4
1:55 Mikkel Kessler misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:4
2:06 Kessler cranks up the hook and connects to Mitchell's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 15:4
2:06 Mitchell looks like he was hurt by that punch! 15:4
2:19 Kessler tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:4
2:31 Mitchell does a great job of moving as Kessler tries to work inside. 15:4
2:42 Kessler throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mitchell but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 15:4
3:00 Kessler just can't find the range with that cross. 15:4
3:00 Kessler appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:4
3:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 15:4
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Kessler's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 0:0
0:05 Mitchell got some great advice from Jimmy Montoya between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 13. 0:0
0:15 Kessler lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:19 Kessler needs to catch his second wind... 2:0
0:19 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 13th round of this fight. 2:0
0:31 Kessler is protecting the body nicely as Mitchell fails to score inside. 2:0
0:33 Kessler rakes Mitchell with some solid shots to the head and body. 5:0
0:46 Kessler shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 7:0
0:50 It looks like Kessler and Byron Mitchell are both fading... 7:0
0:55 Mitchell is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 7:0
0:59 Kessler is really focused in this round. 7:0
1:06 Mitchell brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:0
1:12 Mitchell is forced into his opponents corner... 7:0
1:12 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Kessler digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Mitchell. 9:0
1:21 Mitchell slides into the corner... 9:0
1:26 Mikkel Kessler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
1:33 Kessler backs into his own corner... 9:0
1:37 Mitchell wraps up Kessler... Neither fighter will break... 9:0
1:42 Salzgeber separates the two... 9:0
1:46 Mitchell slides into a neutral corner... 9:0
1:51 Kessler lets his hands go inside, but Mitchell protects his body well. 9:0
1:53 That knockdown cost Mitchell the last round and he still seems unsteady. We will see if he regroup. 9:0
2:06 Kessler ducks into an uppercut from Mitchell. 9:2
2:16 Kessler has Byron Mitchell trapped! 9:2
2:21 Mikkel Kessler misses with that punch. 9:2
2:28 Kessler with a right to the body 11:2
2:44 Kessler and Mitchell exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Kessler get in the most telling blows. 14:4
3:00 Kessler is keeping away from the ropes. 14:4
3:00 Kessler isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Mitchell fits. 14:4
3:00 Kessler appears to have this fight under control. 14:4
3:00 The bell ending Round 13 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:4
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler and Mitchell square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 14. 0:0
0:08 Jesus Rivero seemed to pump up Kessler between rounds. 0:0
0:10 Mitchell misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:2
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:23 Kessler slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:28 Mitchell connects with a vicious combination! 0:7
0:28 What a beautiful combination! Mikkel Kessler might not survive this... 0:7
0:32 Mikkel Kessler is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:7
0:32 Mitchell is starting to suck wind... 0:7
0:42 That hook from Mitchell just missed. 0:7
0:53 Mitchell fires a left hand that Mikkel Kessler takes high on the shoulder. 0:7
0:55 Kessler lands two hard body shots that made Mitchell grunt. 3:7
1:12 Mitchell drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 3:11
1:12 Kessler in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:11
1:26 Mitchell is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 3:11
1:35 Mitchell lands a wicked uppercut! 3:15
1:35 That punch really rocked Kessler! 3:15
1:39 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Kessler's right eye. 3:15
1:52 Kessler grabs Mitchell again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:15
1:57 Mitchell tries to get free... Here comes Salzgeber to break them up... 3:15
2:07 Mitchell is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Kessler to chase him. 3:15
2:16 Mitchell misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:15
2:22 Kessler looks to his corner. 3:15
2:34 Mitchell traps Kessler in the corner! 3:15
2:39 Salzgeber has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mitchell locks up Kessler's arms. 3:15
2:43 Kessler pushes Mitchell away. 3:15
2:53 Byron "The Slama from 'Bama" Mitchell just landed a devastating three punch combo! 3:19
2:53 Kessler is trying to regroup after those punches... 3:19
3:00 Mikkel Kessler slides into the corner... 3:19
3:00 Mitchell clamps Kessler's arms to his side and holds on until Salzgeber breaks the hold. 3:19
3:00 Salzgeber has to separate the two... 3:19
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 3:19
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 2:20
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Kessler's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Kessler's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Mitchell lands a crushing cross! 0:5
0:12 Kessler is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:5
0:16 Both fighters are breathing hard... 0:5
0:21 Kessler has Mitchell trapped! 0:5
0:21 Kessler doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:5
0:33 Mitchell slides into a neutral corner... 2:5
0:37 Kessler grabs Mitchell. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:5
0:46 Salzgeber breaks them up... 2:5
0:51 Kessler traps Mitchell in the corner! 2:5
0:56 Mikkel Kessler works his way in and leans on Mitchell... 2:5
1:00 Now they break clean. 2:5
1:05 Kessler pulls his trunks up. 2:5
1:12 Mitchell cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Kessler had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:5
1:24 Kessler ties up Mitchell... 2:5
1:28 Salzgeber steps in and breaks it up. 2:5
1:42 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Salzgeber is going to have to sort this out. 2:5
2:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:5
2:20 Mikkel Kessler misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:5
2:23 Mitchell lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:7
2:39 Kessler looks for a breather; he grabs Mitchell and holds on. Mitchell pushes Kessler off and looks for an opening. 2:7
2:48 Kessler finally lets go of Byron Mitchell. 2:7
2:55 The two fighters lean on one another, in what has been a very lethargic round. 2:7
3:00 Mitchell seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:7
3:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 2:7
Fight Result
Here's Jeff Connor with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Robert Gonzalez, United States has it 143 to 140
Jeffrey Belton, New Zealand sees the fight 144 to 139
Ramon Cerdan, Argentina scores the fight 143 to 141
And your winner by unanimous decision Mikkel Kessler!!!
Score Cards
Robert Gonzalez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mikkel Kessler 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 143
Byron Mitchell 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 10 10 8 8 9 10 10 140
Jeffrey Belton Round Total
New Zealand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mikkel Kessler 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 144
Byron Mitchell 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 8 10 10 8 8 9 10 10 139
Ramon Cerdan Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mikkel Kessler 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 143
Byron Mitchell 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 10 10 9 8 9 10 10 141
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mikkel Kessler 27 30 30 28 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 430
Byron Mitchell 30 27 27 29 30 30 27 24 30 30 25 24 27 30 30 420
Statistics
Categories Mikkel Kessler Byron Mitchell
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 5.60 3.60
Hooks / Round 3.27 3.73
Crosses / Round 6.07 4.20
Combinations / Round 3.93 4.53
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 3.53
Punches Landed / Round 22.07 19.60
Punches Missed / Round 57.67 43.47
Punching Accuracy 27.7% 31.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 4 2 / 2
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 2 / 2 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: CRW Season Week 25 MDT Group Stage (B,A)
Evander Holyfield vs Steve Cunningham
Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2016-5-1, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Camponeschi (United States), Shafeeq Rashada (United States) and Arno Pokrandt (Germany), ring card girl is Jennifer Searles, 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: Evander Holyfield - Record: 20-2-2 (13) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Emanuel Steward - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Steve Cunningham - Record: 3-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Blackburn - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:09 Cunningham slides into the corner... 0:0
0:14 Holyfield lands a powerful cross right on the button! 5:0
0:14 Cunningham is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:0
0:30 Cunningham pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 5:0
0:39 Cunningham is either lucky or has radar. Holyfield's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:0
0:46 Holyfield is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 5:0
0:54 Holyfield backs into the left corner. 5:0
0:58 Cunningham is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Holyfield. 5:0
1:12 Holyfield works free! The fighters move to ring center. 5:0
1:19 Holyfield eats a jab from Cunningham 5:2
1:40 Holyfield's not even close with the jab. 5:2
1:47 Holyfield just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:6
1:47 Holyfield was shaken by those blows! 5:6
2:16 Evander Holyfield approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Cunningham any room to breathe. 5:6
2:20 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:6
2:25 Holyfield pushes Cunningham away, looking for more space to work in. 5:6
2:28 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 5:6
2:31 Holyfield pins Steve Cunningham in the corner! 5:6
2:35 Holyfield throws a flurry of punches but Steve Cunningham either blocks or slips them. 5:6
2:38 Cunningham gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Holyfield. 5:8
2:50 Holyfield has Cunningham trapped! 5:8
2:50 Holyfield's jab is like a triphammer as it sends the sweat flying off of Cunningham's head. 8:8
3:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:8
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 9:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Holyfield moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:06 * Cunningham has Holyfield in a headlock as he rains down punches, Esteves breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 0:3
0:32 The action slows for the moment. 0:3
0:43 Holyfield looks to work the body, but Cunningham covers up nicely. 0:3
0:46 A quick combination from Cunningham gets through. 0:5
1:03 A big hook from Holyfield lands with serious impact! 4:5
1:03 And Steve Cunningham's in big trouble now! 4:5
1:21 OH! Holyfield landed the big hook flush! 9:5
1:21 That shot has Cunningham hurt! 9:5
1:30 Cunningham moves into the near right corner. 9:5
1:30 Evander Holyfield scores to the body with a jab 11:5
1:30 Cunningham has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Holyfield needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 11:5
1:39 Holyfield traps Cunningham in the corner! 11:5
1:39 Holyfield connects with a cross. 13:5
1:39 Holyfield hurt Cunningham with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 13:5
1:52 Holyfield misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:5
1:58 Cunningham is pinned in his opponents corner... 13:5
2:03 Holyfield fires and misses. 13:5
2:10 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 13:5
2:10 Holyfield doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Cunningham. 16:5
2:10 Holyfield is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Steve Cunningham's condition and end the fight! 16:5
2:14 There's definitely a small bump under the left eye of Cunningham. 16:5
2:23 Evander Holyfield lands a solid cross! 21:5
2:23 Steve Cunningham is badly hurt! 21:5
2:32 Cunningham eats a sizzling hook from Holyfield that has him backing up! 24:5
2:36 Look for Holyfield to start to target Steve Cunningham's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 24:5
2:42 Holyfield doesn't have to look for Cunningham this round as He is right there in front of him. 24:5
2:50 Holyfield is really focused in this round. 24:5
2:57 Holyfield and Cunningham are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Holyfield having the edge. 27:7
3:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 28:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Cunningham misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:19 Holyfield lands a wicked combination! 5:0
0:19 Steve Cunningham gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 5:0
0:23 The swelling around Cunningham's left eye is worsening. 5:0
0:32 Holyfield wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Cunningham's defense. 5:0
0:48 * Holyfield lands a perfect cross and Cunningham slumps to the canvas! 5:0
0:50 Esteves stands over Steve Cunningham and starts the count... 13:0
0:50 1 13:0
0:51 2 13:0
0:52 Cunningham tries to clear his head as Esteves reaches the count of 3. 13:0
0:53 4 13:0
0:54 5 13:0
0:55 6 13:0
0:56 7 13:0
0:57 8 13:0
0:58 9 13:0
0:59 10! 13:0
0:59 * Cunningham can't beat the count! It's over! Cunningham has been stopped cold here in round 3. 13:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Ben Bentley
Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 1:04 of the 3rd round...
Evander Holyfield!
Score Cards
Gary Camponeschi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 10 10 20
Steve Cunningham 9 9 18
Shafeeq Rashada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 10 19
Steve Cunningham 10 9 19
Arno Pokrandt Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 10 19
Steve Cunningham 10 9 19
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 28 30 58
Steve Cunningham 29 27 56
Statistics
Categories Evander Holyfield Steve Cunningham
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 9.00 3.67
Hooks / Round 5.00 1.67
Crosses / Round 3.67 3.33
Combinations / Round 6.33 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 2.33
Punches Landed / Round 26.00 13.00
Punches Missed / Round 66.00 10.00
Punching Accuracy 28.3% 56.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2016-5-1, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Camponeschi (United States), Shafeeq Rashada (United States) and Arno Pokrandt (Germany), ring card girl is Jennifer Searles, 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: Evander Holyfield - Record: 20-2-2 (13) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Emanuel Steward - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Steve Cunningham - Record: 3-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Blackburn - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:09 Cunningham slides into the corner... 0:0
0:14 Holyfield lands a powerful cross right on the button! 5:0
0:14 Cunningham is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:0
0:30 Cunningham pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 5:0
0:39 Cunningham is either lucky or has radar. Holyfield's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:0
0:46 Holyfield is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 5:0
0:54 Holyfield backs into the left corner. 5:0
0:58 Cunningham is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Holyfield. 5:0
1:12 Holyfield works free! The fighters move to ring center. 5:0
1:19 Holyfield eats a jab from Cunningham 5:2
1:40 Holyfield's not even close with the jab. 5:2
1:47 Holyfield just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:6
1:47 Holyfield was shaken by those blows! 5:6
2:16 Evander Holyfield approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Cunningham any room to breathe. 5:6
2:20 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:6
2:25 Holyfield pushes Cunningham away, looking for more space to work in. 5:6
2:28 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 5:6
2:31 Holyfield pins Steve Cunningham in the corner! 5:6
2:35 Holyfield throws a flurry of punches but Steve Cunningham either blocks or slips them. 5:6
2:38 Cunningham gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Holyfield. 5:8
2:50 Holyfield has Cunningham trapped! 5:8
2:50 Holyfield's jab is like a triphammer as it sends the sweat flying off of Cunningham's head. 8:8
3:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:8
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 9:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Holyfield moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:06 * Cunningham has Holyfield in a headlock as he rains down punches, Esteves breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 0:3
0:32 The action slows for the moment. 0:3
0:43 Holyfield looks to work the body, but Cunningham covers up nicely. 0:3
0:46 A quick combination from Cunningham gets through. 0:5
1:03 A big hook from Holyfield lands with serious impact! 4:5
1:03 And Steve Cunningham's in big trouble now! 4:5
1:21 OH! Holyfield landed the big hook flush! 9:5
1:21 That shot has Cunningham hurt! 9:5
1:30 Cunningham moves into the near right corner. 9:5
1:30 Evander Holyfield scores to the body with a jab 11:5
1:30 Cunningham has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Holyfield needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 11:5
1:39 Holyfield traps Cunningham in the corner! 11:5
1:39 Holyfield connects with a cross. 13:5
1:39 Holyfield hurt Cunningham with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 13:5
1:52 Holyfield misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:5
1:58 Cunningham is pinned in his opponents corner... 13:5
2:03 Holyfield fires and misses. 13:5
2:10 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 13:5
2:10 Holyfield doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Cunningham. 16:5
2:10 Holyfield is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Steve Cunningham's condition and end the fight! 16:5
2:14 There's definitely a small bump under the left eye of Cunningham. 16:5
2:23 Evander Holyfield lands a solid cross! 21:5
2:23 Steve Cunningham is badly hurt! 21:5
2:32 Cunningham eats a sizzling hook from Holyfield that has him backing up! 24:5
2:36 Look for Holyfield to start to target Steve Cunningham's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 24:5
2:42 Holyfield doesn't have to look for Cunningham this round as He is right there in front of him. 24:5
2:50 Holyfield is really focused in this round. 24:5
2:57 Holyfield and Cunningham are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Holyfield having the edge. 27:7
3:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 28:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Cunningham misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:19 Holyfield lands a wicked combination! 5:0
0:19 Steve Cunningham gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 5:0
0:23 The swelling around Cunningham's left eye is worsening. 5:0
0:32 Holyfield wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Cunningham's defense. 5:0
0:48 * Holyfield lands a perfect cross and Cunningham slumps to the canvas! 5:0
0:50 Esteves stands over Steve Cunningham and starts the count... 13:0
0:50 1 13:0
0:51 2 13:0
0:52 Cunningham tries to clear his head as Esteves reaches the count of 3. 13:0
0:53 4 13:0
0:54 5 13:0
0:55 6 13:0
0:56 7 13:0
0:57 8 13:0
0:58 9 13:0
0:59 10! 13:0
0:59 * Cunningham can't beat the count! It's over! Cunningham has been stopped cold here in round 3. 13:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Ben Bentley
Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 1:04 of the 3rd round...
Evander Holyfield!
Score Cards
Gary Camponeschi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 10 10 20
Steve Cunningham 9 9 18
Shafeeq Rashada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 10 19
Steve Cunningham 10 9 19
Arno Pokrandt Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 10 19
Steve Cunningham 10 9 19
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 28 30 58
Steve Cunningham 29 27 56
Statistics
Categories Evander Holyfield Steve Cunningham
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 9.00 3.67
Hooks / Round 5.00 1.67
Crosses / Round 3.67 3.33
Combinations / Round 6.33 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 2.33
Punches Landed / Round 26.00 13.00
Punches Missed / Round 66.00 10.00
Punching Accuracy 28.3% 56.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: CRW Season Week 25 MDT Group Stage (B,A)
Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Sven Ottke Antonio Tarver 1:1 Sven Ottke KO 8 15
Support Bout Nigel Benn Marvin Camel 3:1 Marvin Camel TKO 4 15
Co-Feature Mikkel Kessler Byron Mitchell 2:1 Mikkel Kessler UD 15 15
Main Event Evander Holyfield Steve Cunningham 2:1 Evander Holyfield KO 3 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Sven Ottke Antonio Tarver 1:1 Sven Ottke KO 8 15
Support Bout Nigel Benn Marvin Camel 3:1 Marvin Camel TKO 4 15
Co-Feature Mikkel Kessler Byron Mitchell 2:1 Mikkel Kessler UD 15 15
Main Event Evander Holyfield Steve Cunningham 2:1 Evander Holyfield KO 3 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd