CRW Season Week 40 fights 3-8

[Fist of Legend]

Dwight Qawi vs Bobby Gunn

Fight info: Jean Pierre Complex, Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago, 2016-9-28, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Rocky Burke, the bout will be scored by three judges: Lou Filippo (United States), George Colon (United States) and Gwen Adair (United States), ring card girl is Jane Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Dwight Qawi - Record: 15-14-6 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Oscar Suarez - Cut Man: Cassius Green
In the blue corner: Bobby Gunn - Record: 0-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Spider Kelly

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:13 Qawi backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Gunn scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Dwight Qawi's jaw. 0:2
0:29 Gunn splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 0:4
0:47 Bobby Gunn cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Qawi had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
1:03 Gunn pummels Qawi, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:9
1:03 Qawi was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:9
1:12 Gunn takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:9
1:22 Gunn bangs the uppercut home. 2:11
1:35 Gunn works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:13
1:44 Qawi lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Gunn's midsection. 4:13
2:07 Qawi swings...and misses. 4:13
2:09 * Gunn going way too low with his punches and Burke has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:15
2:31 The action is back in the center of the ring. 4:15
2:31 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Gunn. 4:18
2:41 Gunn doesn't have to look for Qawi this round as He is right there in front of him. 4:18
2:58 A brutal hook from Gunn connects to the solar plexus! 4:22
2:58 Qawi is suddenly in trouble! 4:22
3:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish the first Round. 5:22

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Qawi rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:11 Gunn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:17 Qawi's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:22 Dwight Qawi pushes Gunn away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:40 * Qawi rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Gunn and Gunn tastes the canvas here in Round 2! 0:0
0:42 Burke points Dwight Qawi to a neutral corner and begins the count over Gunn... 10:0
0:42 1 10:0
0:43 2 10:0
0:44 Gunn is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 10:0
0:45 4 10:0
0:46 5 10:0
0:47 6 10:0
0:48 7 10:0
0:49 8 10:0
0:50 9 10:0
0:50 * Gunn is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Burke. 10:0
0:50 Burke looks into Gunn eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 10:0
0:50 Qawi senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 10:0
1:03 Qawi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gunn. 10:0
1:14 Qawi dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gunn back on his heels! 15:0
1:14 Gunn is badly hurt! 15:0
1:18 There is some noticeable swelling around both of Gunn's eyes, though it is relatively slight at this point. 15:0
1:27 Qawi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:0
1:33 Gunn retreats into a neutral corner. 15:0
1:42 Qawi throws a flurry of punches but Gunn either blocks or slips them. 15:0
1:53 Qawi doesn't connect with the cross. 15:0
2:00 We have a lull in the action. 15:0
2:11 Qawi is just missing by a hair with his punches. 15:0
2:13 Gunn throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 15:2
2:22 Qawi has Gunn pinned! 15:2
2:27 Dwight Qawi just comes up short with the cross. 15:2
2:29 Bobby Gunn lands a stinging jab. 15:4
2:40 Dwight Qawi has Gunn cornered! 15:4
2:45 Qawi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gunn. 15:4
2:47 Gunn gets his head on the chest of Qawi as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 15:6
3:00 Qawi is holding... 15:6
3:00 Burke has to break them apart. 15:6
3:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 15:6

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gunn looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Qawi has Gunn blocked in! 0:0
0:07 A straight cross from Qawi gets through Gunn's guard. 2:0
0:24 Bobby Gunn tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Dwight Qawi. 2:0
0:36 Qawi bores in determined to maul Gunn 2:0
0:44 Gunn gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Qawi with an uppercut. 2:2
1:01 Gunn is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:2
1:08 And Gunn tastes the power of a crushing uppercut from Qawi! 7:2
1:08 Qawi has Bobby Gunn in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 7:2
1:25 Gunn backs into his own corner... 7:2
1:29 Qawi wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bobby Gunn's defense. 7:2
1:37 Gunn tries a hook but Qawi blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 9:2
1:46 Upstairs and downstairs! Dwight Qawi lands two quick blows and then moves away from Gunn's counters. 11:2
1:51 Gunn seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 11:2
2:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 11:2
2:04 Burke moves them apart. 11:2
2:09 Qawi digs two shots to the body and then rips Gunn with a short uppercut on the inside. 14:2
2:27 Gunn attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 14:2
2:34 A flurry of light blows from Gunn scores to the body. 14:4
2:49 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 14:4
2:53 Dwight Qawi lands a paralyzing hook! 19:4
2:53 Gunn is suddenly in trouble! 19:4
2:58 Twice Burke has looked like he was about to jump between the two fighters, only to back off when Gunn came out of his shell and threw a feeble punch. But Burke can't let this fight go on much longer. 19:4
3:00 Dwight Qawi is pinned in his own corner... 19:4
3:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 20:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Qawi is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Dwight Qawi connects with a nasty uppercut! 5:0
0:11 Gunn was stunned by that blow! 5:0
0:15 The swelling under Gunn's eyes is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:0
0:23 Bobby Gunn retreats into the lower corner. 5:0
0:23 Qawi scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Gunn. 7:0
0:28 Gunn's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his eyes. 7:0
0:33 Gunn is forced into his own corner... 7:0
0:33 Qawi rips a hook to the body. 9:0
0:48 Dwight Qawi catches Gunn with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 11:0
0:57 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Qawi has gotten the better of the exchange. 14:2
1:02 What's holding Gunn up? Burke is watching Gunn closely and you have to wonder if he's going to wave this thing off soon. 14:2
1:10 Gunn backs into the lower corner. 14:2
1:10 Qawi hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Gunn. 16:2
1:34 * Qawi connects with a thundering uppercut and Gunn drops to the canvas! 16:2
1:37 Burke stands over Gunn and begins the count... 24:2
1:37 1 24:2
1:38 2 24:2
1:39 3 24:2
1:40 4 24:2
1:41 5 24:2
1:42 6 24:2
1:43 7 24:2
1:43 * Gunn looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 24:2
1:43 Burke asks Gunn if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 24:2
1:43 Qawi knows that Gunn is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Gunn. 24:2
1:47 * And Burke throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 1:48 of the 4th round, your winner by TKO...Dwight Qawi!!! 24:2

Fight Result

Here's Ben Bentley with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 1:48 mark in Round 4 is...

Dwight Qawi!


Score Cards

Lou Filippo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 9 10 10 29
Bobby Gunn 10 8 9 27

George Colon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 9 10 10 29
Bobby Gunn 10 8 9 27

Gwen Adair Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 9 10 10 29
Bobby Gunn 10 8 9 27

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 27 30 30 87
Bobby Gunn 30 24 27 81


Statistics
Categories Dwight Qawi Bobby Gunn
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 4.50 5.00
Hooks / Round 4.00 2.75
Crosses / Round 5.75 4.75
Combinations / Round 6.25 4.50
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 4.25


Punches Landed / Round 25.00 21.25
Punches Missed / Round 60.00 36.00


Punching Accuracy 29.4% 37.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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


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[Fist of Legend]

Chris Eubank vs Lindell Holmes

Fight info: Jean Pierre Complex, Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago, 2016-9-28, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Roberto Ramirez, the bout will be scored by three judges: Wilhelm Vogl (Austria), Debra Barnes (United States) and Gary Ritter (United States), ring card girl is Josie Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Chris Eubank - Record: 20-10-4 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brendan Ingle - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Lindell Holmes - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Marshall Kauffman - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Lindell Holmes back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Eubank. 0:0
0:17 Eubank has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:22 Holmes traps Eubank in the corner! 0:0
0:26 Holmes fires a lead right that Eubank manages to avoid. 0:0
0:33 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:0
0:36 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:44 Holmes connects with a solid hook! 0:4
0:44 Eubank staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
1:01 OH! Holmes landed the big hook flush! 0:8
1:01 Eubank is clutching his side! 0:8
1:19 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Holmes is down on his back! 0:8
1:21 Ramirez stands over Holmes and begins counting... 9:8
1:21 1 9:8
1:22 2 9:8
1:23 3 9:8
1:24 4 9:8
1:25 5 9:8
1:26 6 9:8
1:27 7 9:8
1:28 8 9:8
1:28 * Holmes gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 9:8
1:28 This bout will continue as Ramirez signals to both men to fight. 9:8
1:28 Lindell Holmes suddenly looks very vulnerable. Eubank can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 9:8
1:41 Eubank just landed a devastating three punch combo! 14:8
1:41 At least two of those shots really hurt Holmes! 14:8
1:50 Eubank has Holmes cornered! 14:8
1:50 Eubank throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Holmes's jaw. 16:8
1:50 Eubank takes a long look at Holmes to see if he's playing possum. Eubank is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Holmes. 16:8
1:55 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Holmes. 16:8
1:59 Eubank lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 18:8
1:59 Holmes is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Eubank just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 18:8
2:12 Eubank misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 18:8
2:23 Eubank can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 18:8
2:35 Eubank feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 18:8
2:39 Lindell Holmes steals a quick glance at his corner. 18:8
2:43 Eubank has Holmes blocked in! 18:8
2:43 Eubank let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Holmes's Head. 20:8
2:53 Both fighters move to ring center. 20:8
2:57 Eubank misses with that hook. 20:8
3:00 The noise is deafening in the arena after that last round. Nothing like a knockdown to get the adrenaline flowing! 22:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Brendan Ingle seemed to pump up Eubank between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Holmes is scoring more than Eubank. 2:3
0:26 Holmes with a lead right to the head. 2:5
0:38 Eubank slides into a neutral corner... 2:5
0:38 Lindell Holmes lets a quick hook go, catching Eubank moving in. 2:7
0:48 Eubank's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:7
1:06 Eubank catches Holmes with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:7
1:19 Holmes retreats into the right corner. 6:7
1:19 Eubank lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:7
1:24 That swelling under the right eye of Holmes is definitely getting worse. 8:7
1:32 Holmes lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Eubank back on his heels. 8:10
1:36 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 2. 8:10
1:45 Holmes is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:10
1:48 Eubank gets in a lead cross to Holmes's body. 10:10
1:57 Both fighters are throwing but Holmes is scoring more than Eubank. 12:13
2:13 Holmes works free! He backs to ring center, with Eubank following. 12:13
2:23 You would think Eubank had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Holmes looked trying to score there! 12:13
2:35 Holmes fires a volley of punches but Chris Eubank was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 12:13
2:46 Holmes dances gracefully across the canvas 12:13
2:51 Lindell Holmes feints, looking for an opening. 12:13
2:55 Both fighters are flailing away but Eubank is definitely landing the better punches. 15:15
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 15:17

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Eubank's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Holmes's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Holmes is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Lindell Holmes's jab connects to Eubank's head 0:2
0:16 Brendan Ingle seemed agitated with Chris Eubank, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:2
0:21 Eubank is trying to free his gloves from under Holmes's gloves. 0:2
0:30 Holmes finally lets go of Eubank. 0:2
0:38 Eubank has Lindell Holmes pinned! 0:2
0:38 Upstairs and downstairs! Eubank lands two quick blows and then moves away from Holmes's counters. 2:2
0:43 Holmes seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 2:2
0:47 Holmes lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:4
0:57 Chris Eubank moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:4
1:06 Some good body work by Holmes, landing several short blows to the ribs. 4:6
1:19 Holmes is really focused in this round. 4:6
1:27 Eubank drops the right hand flush on Lindell Holmes's chin! 8:6
1:27 Holmes's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:6
1:43 Holmes misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:6
1:45 * Eubank is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Ramirez. 10:6
2:08 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 10:6
2:19 Holmes walks in to a glancing hook from Eubank. 12:6
2:23 The swelling under Holmes's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 12:6
2:28 Eubank eats a jab from Holmes 12:8
2:38 Holmes lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 12:10
2:58 Eubank backs into a neutral corner. 12:10
3:00 A brutal combination from Holmes connects to the solar plexus! 12:15
3:00 Eubank in on unsteady legs after those punches. 12:15
3:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 12:16

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eubank looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Holmes's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Holmes's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Eubank unleashes a fusilade of punches to Lindell Holmes's head. 3:0
0:18 Eubank pins Holmes in the corner! 3:0
0:23 Eubank voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 3:0
0:34 Holmes connects with a vicious combination! 3:4
0:34 Eubank appears shaken by those punches! 3:4
0:48 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 3:4
1:05 Eubank has Holmes trapped! 3:4
1:09 Eubank is literally dancing circles around Holmes this round. 3:4
1:18 Holmes pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 3:4
1:28 Holmes throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:4
1:31 * Ramirez steps in and admonishes Eubank for holding and hitting. 6:4
1:44 The swelling around Holmes's right eye is worsening. 6:4
1:49 Chris Eubank rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 8:4
2:07 Eubank isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Holmes fits. 8:4
2:11 Eubank steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 8:4
2:15 Lindell Holmes gets the cross through Eubank's guard. 8:6
2:31 Eubank ties up Holmes... 8:6
2:36 Eubank uses his shoulder to force Lindell Holmes out of the clinch. 8:6
2:43 Holmes has Eubank trapped in the left neutral corner... 8:6
2:48 Holmes misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:6
2:50 Eubank lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:6
3:00 Lindell Holmes shows Eubank his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 11:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Holmes's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Holmes doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:20 Lindell Holmes got some great advice from Marshall Kauffman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:2
0:26 Eubank is really fluid in his movement. 0:2
0:41 Holmes clinches... Eubank gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:2
0:46 Ramirez separates the two... 0:2
0:50 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:2
0:54 Eubank backs into the upper corner. 0:2
0:54 Lindell Holmes rips a hook to the body. 0:4
1:13 He slides along the far ropes. 0:4
1:18 Holmes is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:4
1:26 Eubank picks off the jab by Holmes. 0:4
1:29 Eubank lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:4
1:40 A cross lands for Eubank. Holmes didn't see that one coming. 4:4
1:45 The swelling under Holmes's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:4
1:57 Eubank fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:4
1:59 Holmes scores with quick series of shots to the body of Eubank. 4:6
2:09 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:6
2:13 Lindell Holmes throws a flurry of punches but Eubank either blocks or slips them. 4:6
2:20 Holmes moves into the far left corner. 4:6
2:20 Chris Eubank scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:6
2:34 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Eubank rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:6
2:42 Holmes retreats into a neutral corner. 6:6
2:42 Eubank lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Holmes. 9:6
2:56 That punch actually went behind Holmes's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Eubank. 9:6
3:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 11:6

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eubank and Holmes square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Holmes's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Eubank scored more on that exchange. 3:2
0:13 Lindell Holmes looks exhausted but Eubank still looks like he is fresh. 3:2
0:22 Eubank is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Holmes. 3:2
0:31 Chris Eubank has his arms wrapped around Holmes... Now they separate. 3:2
0:35 The Referee breaks it up... 3:2
0:46 Eubank and Lindell Holmes grab a quick breather. 3:2
0:50 Eubank moves into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:50 Holmes's cross finds a home on Chris Eubank's jaw. 3:4
0:59 Eubank lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Holmes's ribs. 6:4
1:03 There appears to be increased swelling under Lindell Holmes's right eye. 6:4
1:19 Chris Eubank does a great job of moving as Holmes tries to work inside. 6:4
1:26 Eubank is really focused in this round. 6:4
1:29 Eubank slides into the corner... 6:4
1:34 Eubank is either lucky or has radar. Holmes's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:4
1:46 Eubank just comes up short with the cross. 6:4
1:53 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 6:4
2:00 Chris Eubank has Holmes blocked in! 6:4
2:04 Eubank's not even close with the combination. 6:4
2:11 Lindell Holmes is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 6:4
2:17 Holmes has Chris Eubank pinned! 6:4
2:22 Eubank holds his arms up in disgust as Holmes holds him around his waist. 6:4
2:31 Ramirez has to break the clinch. 6:4
2:39 Eubank retreats into a neutral corner. 6:4
2:43 Holmes telegraphed that shot and Eubank ducks under it easily. 6:4
2:50 Holmes slides into a neutral corner... 6:4
2:54 Watch Eubank move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Lindell Holmes off balance. 6:4
3:00 That uppercut from Holmes just missed. 6:4
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:06 Holmes received a pep talk from Marshall Kauffman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Lindell Holmes's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Eubank retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
0:12 Lindell Holmes pins Eubank's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:21 Eubank tries to get free... Here comes Ramirez to break them up... 0:0
0:31 Holmes lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:31 Chris Eubank is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:48 Holmes misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
0:50 Eubank shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:4
1:02 Holmes is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:14 Holmes lets his hands go inside, but Eubank protects his body well. 2:4
1:23 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:4
1:23 Holmes scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:6
1:35 Holmes continues to pop the jab 2:8
1:48 Holmes is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:8
2:00 Holmes looks for a breather; he grabs Eubank and holds on. Eubank pushes Lindell Holmes off and looks for an opening. 2:8
2:04 Referee Ramirez steps in to break it up. 2:8
2:17 Eubank brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:8
2:23 Referee Ramirez is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 2:8
2:27 Holmes slides into a neutral corner... 2:8
2:40 Holmes is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Eubank. 2:8
2:45 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:8
2:50 The crowd is letting the fighters know they want to see some action. 2:8
2:58 Holmes just comes up short with the hook. 2:8
3:00 Eubank appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:8
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Chris Eubank's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 3:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eubank was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:09 Holmes connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:30 Eubank takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:6
0:30 Eubank looks shaken! 0:6
0:47 Chris Eubank lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holmes. 0:6
1:06 Holmes tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:6
1:08 Eubank forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Holmes. 2:6
1:13 Holmes's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 2:6
1:18 Eubank slides into the corner... 2:6
1:22 Holmes just misses with a huge shot as Eubank chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:6
1:24 Eubank launches right a cross to the body. 4:6
1:41 Holmes fires and misses. 4:6
1:43 Eubank tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:6
1:53 Holmes scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Eubank's jaw. 6:8
2:02 Holmes gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:10
2:16 He leaves the jab just short. 6:10
2:26 Chris "Simply the Best" Eubank is pinned in his own corner... 6:10
2:31 Ramirez has to pull the fighters away from each other as Holmes locks up Eubank's arms. 6:10
2:35 Referee Ramirez has to separate the two... 6:10
2:49 Eubank wings a big left hand at Holmes but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:10
2:52 Holmes shoots a cross to the midsection. 6:12
3:00 Ramirez motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 6:12

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lindell Holmes is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Holmes is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Holmes still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Eubank fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:18 Eubank backs into the far corner. 2:0
0:23 Holmes is off target with that hook. 2:0
0:25 Eubank goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
0:39 Eubank has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Holmes. 4:0
0:43 Ramirez breaks them up... 4:0
0:48 several punches land to Eubank's body as he looks to move back to the outside. 4:2
1:02 Holmes throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Eubank but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:2
1:11 Eubank backs into his own corner... 4:2
1:11 Holmes lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Eubank on the end of that punch. 4:4
1:28 Holmes fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
1:30 Eubank gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Holmes. 6:4
1:45 Eubank misses wildly with the hook. 6:4
1:51 Holmes is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 6:4
1:54 Holmes brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:4
1:59 Eubank picks off the jab thrown by Holmes. 6:4
2:10 Holmes fires a shot, but it glances off Eubank's shoulder. 6:4
2:12 Eubank lands a brutal cross to head of Holmes. 9:4
2:17 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Holmes. 9:4
2:26 Eubank fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:4
2:38 Holmes's misses as Eubank backpedals away. 9:4
2:40 Holmes takes a combination from Eubank. 11:4
2:49 Eubank is forced into his own corner... 11:4
2:49 Holmes throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 11:6
3:00 Eubank fires a left hand that Holmes takes high on the shoulder. 11:6
3:00 Eubank seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:6
3:00 The Referee has to get between Eubank and Holmes as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:7

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Holmes's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Holmes's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 A short hook to the head by Eubank 2:0
0:21 Eubank backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:26 Holmes is clinching... 2:0
0:36 Ramirez is shouting at Holmes to break! 2:0
0:45 Eubank made Holmes look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Lindell Holmes would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:0
0:52 Eubank feints, looking for an opening. 2:0
0:59 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Holmes lands the right hand. 2:2
1:08 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:2
1:13 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:2
1:25 Ramirez separates the two fighters. 2:2
1:29 Eubank is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:2
1:34 Holmes lands a strong hook! 2:6
1:34 Eubank is reeling.. 2:6
1:38 Eubank is slowing up... 2:6
1:46 Holmes moves into a neutral corner. 2:6
1:46 Eubank scores with a cross to the belly. 4:6
1:51 Lindell Holmes's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 4:6
1:56 Eubank is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:6
2:06 Holmes takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:6
2:15 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Eubank blasts home a hook. 8:6
2:31 Holmes lands a crushing hook! 8:10
2:31 Eubank looks shaken! 8:10
2:48 Ramirez warns Holmes for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:10
2:53 Ramirez moves them apart. 8:10
3:00 Eubank appears to have this fight under control. 8:10
3:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 10, the final round of the fight. 8:10

Fight Result

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

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

Wilhelm Vogl, Austria sees the fight 95 to 94

Debra Barnes, United States scores the bout 95 to 94

Gary Ritter, United States scores the fight 95 to 94

And your winner by unanimous decision Chris Eubank!!!


Score Cards

Wilhelm Vogl Round Total
Austria 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Chris Eubank 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Lindell Holmes 8 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 94

Debra Barnes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Chris Eubank 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Lindell Holmes 8 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 94

Gary Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Chris Eubank 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Lindell Holmes 8 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 94

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Chris Eubank 30 27 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 27 285
Lindell Holmes 24 30 30 27 27 27 30 30 27 30 282


Statistics
Categories Chris Eubank Lindell Holmes
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 4.00 4.00
Hooks / Round 6.00 5.40
Crosses / Round 5.10 2.90
Combinations / Round 4.30 3.80
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 3.80


Punches Landed / Round 23.50 19.90
Punches Missed / Round 33.30 72.30


Punching Accuracy 41.4% 21.6%


Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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

[Fist of Legend]

Johnny Nelson vs Vassily Jirov

Fight info: Jean Pierre Complex, Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago, 2016-9-28, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Daniel Van de Wiele, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Harris (United States), Joel Dovenbarger (United States) and Pierre Benoist (United States), ring card girl is Juliet Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Johnny Nelson - Record: 26-13-2 (13) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Broke Training Regularly - Trainer: Joey Fariello - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: Vassily Jirov - Record: 22-12-5 (15) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:28 Jirov charges in but Nelson avoids the rush. 0:0
0:42 Nelson pins Jirov's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:51 * Bad Luck! Nelson's cut! 0:1
0:51 A cut has opened up and it looks like it's located on the inside of Nelson's left eyebrow. 0:1
0:51 You hate to see your own blood anytime, but especially in the first round. 0:1
0:51 * Nelson suffered that cut when the fighters accidentally banged heads during that clinch. 0:1
1:00 Jirov lets his hands go inside, but Johnny Nelson protects his body well. 0:1
1:02 Johnny Nelson goes downstairs with a quick combination. 2:1
1:15 Jirov slides into the corner... 2:1
1:15 Both fighters let their hands go with Nelson coming out on top in that melee. 5:3
1:24 Jirov gets the cross through Nelson's guard. 5:5
1:24 Vassily Jirov has really been letting his hands go. And now it appears as if Nelson's cut is bleeding even worse than before. 5:5
1:24 As he takes more punishment, Nelson also suffers from more noticeable bleeding as the cut inside his left eyebrow widens and worsens. 5:5
1:24 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 5:5
1:34 Jirov retreats to his opponents corner... 5:5
1:38 Nelson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jirov. 5:5
1:40 A lead left scores big for Jirov. He stunned Nelson with that one. 5:8
1:49 Nelson punctuates a violent exchange with a strong cross. He got the best of that battle, but Jirov got his licks in as well! 8:10
1:58 Jirov retreats into the left corner. 8:10
1:58 Nelson likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Jirov's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 10:10
2:11 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 10:10
2:18 Jirov is protecting the body nicely as Nelson fails to score inside. 10:10
2:29 Jirov is challenging Nelson to fight him and quit clinching. 10:10
2:34 Nelson shoves Jirov away. 10:10
2:41 Nelson connects with an uppercut to the head of Jirov. 12:10
2:50 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 12:10
3:00 Nelson is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Jirov. 12:10
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 12:11

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jirov didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy August seemed to pump up Jirov between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Johnny Nelson's corner has done a great job on the cut inside the left eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:08 A hard combination lands for Jirov. 0:3
0:08 That last shot has reopened a cut on Johnny Nelson because the blood is flowing again. 0:3
0:08 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened cut on the inside of Nelson's left eyebrow. It may well become a target for Vassily Jirov. 0:3
0:08 Even a small cut this early in the fight can become a problem in later rounds. 0:3
0:08 * Van de Wiele is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Nelson'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 Nelson's face, especially the cut above the eye. 0:3
0:08 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Nelson, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 2. 0:3
0:26 Jirov wraps up Nelson. 0:3
0:30 Johnny Nelson pushes Jirov away. 0:3
0:39 Nelson pushes Jirov away, looking for more space to work in. 0:3
0:47 Jirov forces his way inside. 0:3
0:52 Johnny Nelson is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:3
0:57 Jirov fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:3
1:06 Jirov pins Nelson in the corner! 0:3
1:11 A big hook from Jirov lands with serious impact! 0:7
1:11 Nelson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 0:7
1:29 Nelson is clinching... 0:7
1:47 Referee Van de Wiele has to separate the two... 0:7
1:56 Nelson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:7
2:07 Nelson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:7
2:21 Nelson frees himself from Jirov's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:7
2:30 Jirov lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nelson. 0:7
2:32 Nelson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:7
2:44 The fighters are throwing punches now! Nelson is being much more effective in this exchange. 5:9
2:58 Nelson throws a flurry of punches but Jirov either blocks or slips them. 5:9
3:00 And that ends Round number 2. 6:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nelson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Nelson got some great advice from Pete Brodsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:07 As round 3 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Nelson; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut inside the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:08 Jirov is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:13 Nelson wings a big left hand at Jirov but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:28 Johnny Nelson looks to work the body, but Jirov covers up nicely. 0:0
0:43 Nelson is off target with that uppercut. 0:0
0:56 You would think Johnny Nelson had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Jirov looked trying to score there! 0:0
1:03 Jirov drives a brutal right hook home just above Nelson's trunks. 0:3
1:12 Jirov throws the cross and scores to the head of Nelson. 0:5
1:26 Jirov just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:9
1:26 Nelson in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:9
1:38 Jirov lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:11
1:51 Vassily Jirov can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:11
1:58 He lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 0:13
2:08 Both men go at it at ring center, with Jirov having the upper hand. 2:16
2:25 Nelson is doing a great job keeping his distance. 2:16
2:30 Jirov is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:16
2:41 Nelson lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Jirov's midsection. 4:16
2:53 Jirov has Johnny Nelson cornered! 4:16
2:53 Jirov gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:18
3:00 Nelson is backed into his opponents corner... 4:18
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 5:19

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Jimmy August said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Vassily Jirov has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:07 Nelson's cutman worked on Nelson's wounds between rounds; however, all of the bleeding wasn't stopped, as evident by the blood still flowing down Nelson's face from inside the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:13 Vassily Jirov ties up Johnny Nelson. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:18 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:22 Jirov has Nelson blocked in! 0:0
0:27 Jirov is jockeying for position as he tries to force Johnny Nelson back into the corner. 0:0
0:36 Jirov looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Nelson. 0:0
0:48 Jirov connects with a violent uppercut! 0:4
0:48 That was a beautiful shot, Nelson's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:4
0:57 Nelson backs into the upper left corner. 0:4
1:02 Jirov attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:4
1:15 Jirov shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Nelson. 0:4
1:20 Jirov catches Nelson with a left hand to the face. 0:6
1:33 Jirov tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:6
1:42 Jirov muscles his way inside. 0:6
1:50 Nelson gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:6
2:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:6
2:04 Nelson has his arms wrapped around Vassily Jirov... Now they separate. 2:6
2:09 Van de Wiele pries them apart. 2:6
2:13 Jirov traps Nelson in the corner! 2:6
2:18 Jirov lands a brutal hook! 2:10
2:18 That shot buckled Nelson's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 2:10
2:34 Nelson comes in low. Jirov puts a headlock on him. Van de Wiele knocks Jirov's arm off Johnny Nelson's head. 2:10
2:38 Van de Wiele is shouting at Jirov to break! 2:10
2:43 Nelson slides into a neutral corner... 2:10
2:43 Jirov gets off a three punch salvo to Johnny Nelson's head. 2:12
2:43 Jirov momentarily stuns Nelson with that last shot and it looks like Jirov is going to receive some added benefit from the punch because the blood is flowing much more freely from Nelson's cut. 2:12
2:43 As he takes more punishment, Nelson also suffers from more noticeable bleeding as the gash inside his left eyebrow widens and bleeds even more profusely. 2:12
2:43 * Nelson 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 Nelson's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 2:12
2:43 * 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. 2:12
2:52 Nelson is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:12
3:00 Jirov connects with a devastating uppercut to the head, he hits like a Mule! 2:16
3:00 Johnny Nelson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:16
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 1:18

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nelson looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Nelson is ready to go. The cut inside the left eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:07 Jirov has Nelson trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 Jirov voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:16 Jimmy August was extremely upbeat during the break with Jirov providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:16 Nelson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Jirov. 2:0
0:33 Jirov tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:35 Nelson feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Jirov's chin. 4:0
0:50 Nelson fires and misses. 4:0
0:52 Jirov leans on Nelson and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 4:2
1:04 Nelson retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
1:09 Jirov traps Johnny Nelson's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:2
1:13 Van de Wiele separates the two fighters. 4:2
1:18 Nelson backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
1:23 Jirov is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Johnny Nelson. 4:2
1:27 * Nelson is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 4:2
1:41 Jirov lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 4:4
1:57 Jirov shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Johnny Nelson flush! 4:8
1:57 That punch may have stunned Nelson momentarily. 4:8
2:06 A quick combination from Jirov gets through. 4:10
2:06 And now it appears as if "The Entertainer"'s cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:10
2:06 Once again the blood from the gash on the inside of Nelson's left eyebrow begins to stream down his face as the bad cut he suffered earlier has reopened. 4:10
2:06 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Nelson to the ringside physician. The cut over Nelson's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 4:10
2:10 * The blood is just pouring out of Nelson's cut. These fighters clashed heads in Round 1 and that caused the gash. Referee {%RefX] is stopping it and has already ruled it was accidental. Van de Wiele The ringside doctor is looking at the cut. And that's it, this one's going to be over. With more than 4 rounds completed we'll be going to the scorecards. The scores are being added up and we'll have to await the decision. 4:10

Fight Result

And here with the call is Mark Beiro

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

David Harris, United States scores the bout 39 to 37 for Vassily Jirov

Pierre Benoist, United States scores it 38 to 38

Joel Dovenbarger, United States scores the bout 39 to 37 for ...

...Vassily Jirov

Your winner by majority decision is Vassily Jirov!


Score Cards

David Harris Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Johnny Nelson 10 9 9 9 37
Vassily Jirov 9 10 10 10 39

Joel Dovenbarger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Johnny Nelson 10 9 9 9 37
Vassily Jirov 9 10 10 10 39

Pierre Benoist Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Johnny Nelson 10 10 9 9 38
Vassily Jirov 9 9 10 10 38

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Johnny Nelson 30 28 27 27 112
Vassily Jirov 27 29 30 30 116


Statistics
Categories Johnny Nelson Vassily Jirov
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 2.00 6.40
Hooks / Round 2.40 5.40
Crosses / Round 4.40 6.40
Combinations / Round 3.80 5.20
Uppercuts / Round 1.80 4.20


Punches Landed / Round 14.40 27.60
Punches Missed / Round 50.20 39.20


Punching Accuracy 22.3% 41.3%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 4 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside left eyebrow 3 / 2 / 4


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 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 2 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


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

[Fist of Legend]

Steve Collins vs Joe Calzaghe

Fight info: Jean Pierre Complex, Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago, 2016-9-28, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Forbes (United States), Gary Merritt (United States) and Manuel Rodriguez (Colombia), ring card girl is Ecaterina Pasiakos, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Steve Collins - Record: 21-15-4 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mark Breland - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
In the blue corner: Joe Calzaghe - Record: 28-8-3 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Danny Florio

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:12 Jen-Kin tries to separate the boxers but Calzaghe has a vice-like grip on Collins. 0:0
0:21 Jen-Kin has to break them apart. 0:0
0:26 Calzaghe has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:29 Calzaghe scores with a quick one-two to Collins's midsection 0:2
0:50 Joe Calzaghe slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:54 Collins lands a paralyzing uppercut! 4:2
0:54 Calzaghe is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:2
1:03 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 4:2
1:06 Calzaghe lets his hands go, paintbrushing the midsection of Collins. Not much on those punches, but they score points. 4:4
1:22 Calzaghe works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:4
1:42 Calzaghe can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:4
1:51 Calzaghe bangs a right cross off the face of Collins. 4:6
2:05 Both fighters let their hands go with Joe Calzaghe coming out on top in that melee. 6:9
2:22 That punch actually went behind Calzaghe's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Collins. 6:9
2:40 Calzaghe misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 6:9
2:51 Collins steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:9
3:00 Calzaghe clinches... Collins gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:9
3:00 Jen-Kin pries them apart. 6:9
3:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ecaterina Pasiakos exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Whatever Danny Florio said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Calzaghe has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:07 Collins has Calzaghe blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Jen-Kin yells at the fighters to separate but Collins and Calzaghe are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:23 * Collins is blatantly hitting after the break and Jen-Kin has stopped the action to scold him 0:0
0:43 Calzaghe feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:51 Collins takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 0:4
0:51 Collins looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:4
1:08 Collins traps Calzaghe's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Jen-Kin breaks it up. 0:4
1:13 Referee Jen-Kin separates the two... 0:4
1:20 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:4
1:24 That was a violent straight right by Collins! 4:4
1:24 Calzaghe was shaken by those blows! 4:4
1:38 Collins is circling his opponent. 4:4
1:53 Some good body work by Collins, landing several short blows to the ribs. 6:4
2:05 * That was a blatant low blow by Steve Collins and Jen-Kin has stopped the action to scold him 8:4
2:29 Calzaghe pins Collins in the corner! 8:4
2:33 Collins holds his arms up in disgust as Calzaghe holds him around his waist. 8:4
2:42 Jen-Kin separates them. 8:4
2:50 Collins lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 10:4
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:3

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:14 Calzaghe plants a vicious hook under Collins's rib cage. 0:3
0:22 Freddie Brown seemed to pump up Collins between rounds. 0:3
0:23 Calzaghe ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 0:5
0:39 Collins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Calzaghe. 0:5
0:46 Collins is trapped in the corner... 0:5
0:46 Calzaghe gets in a lead cross to Collins's body. 0:7
0:58 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:7
0:58 Calzaghe lets a quick hook go, catching Collins moving in. 0:9
1:07 Calzaghe traps Collins in the corner! 0:9
1:12 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:9
1:16 * The referee cautions Collins about leaning on Calzaghe's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:9
1:34 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:9
1:34 Collins takes a cross to the head from Calzaghe. 0:11
2:03 Collins throws the hook and connects. 2:11
2:19 Steve Collins has Calzaghe trapped! 2:11
2:19 Collins catches Calzaghe with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:11
2:40 Jen-Kin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Calzaghe locks up Collins's arms. 4:11
2:45 Jen-Kin moves them apart. 4:11
2:49 Steve Collins's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:11
2:56 Collins lands a rapier like jab to the head of Calzaghe 6:11
3:00 Collins spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 6:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Calzaghe is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:09 Calzaghe fires a jab to the body 0:2
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:26 Collins uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Calzaghe tries vainly to score. 0:2
0:28 Collins lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:2
0:41 Collins works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:2
0:54 Collins finds a home for his jab, keeping Calzaghe at bay. 6:2
1:14 Calzaghe just misses with a huge shot as Collins chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:2
1:21 Collins connects with a vicious cross! 10:2
1:21 How is Calzaghe standing after that? 10:2
1:39 Collins backs into the near corner. 10:2
1:48 Calzaghe lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Steve Collins from the outside. 10:5
2:06 Calzaghe ties up Collins... 10:5
2:15 Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 10:5
2:20 Not much steam behind Joe Calzaghe's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 10:7
2:28 Calzaghe doesn't have to look for Collins this round as He is right there in front of him. 10:7
2:36 Calzaghe fires a left hand that Collins takes high on the shoulder. 10:7
2:43 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 10:7
2:51 Calzaghe tries to drop the right hand over the top but Collins ducks under it. 10:7
3:00 Calzaghe traps Collins in the corner! 10:7
3:00 Calzaghe lets his hands go inside, but Steve Collins protects his body well. 10:7
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 10:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins and Calzaghe square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Calzaghe has Steve Collins trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 Calzaghe lands a nice right hook to the body, then dances out of harms way. 0:3
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:3
0:21 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:3
0:21 Calzaghe really drove that combination to the body home with authority, you could hear those shots land all through the arena. 0:6
0:30 Calzaghe lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 0:8
0:45 Calzaghe slides into the corner... 0:8
0:45 Collins drives a brutal left hook home just above Calzaghe's trunks. 3:8
1:02 Collins backs into his own corner... 3:8
1:02 Calzaghe unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 3:10
1:11 Joe Calzaghe gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Collins. 3:12
1:28 Calzaghe is holding... 3:12
1:33 Calzaghe pushes Collins away. 3:12
1:38 Calzaghe scores to Steve Collins's midsection with a combination. 3:14
1:47 Calzaghe buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Collins 3:17
1:56 Calzaghe connects with a cross. 3:19
2:08 Calzaghe lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Steve Collins's ribs. 3:22
2:26 Collins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:22
2:29 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Collins but it scores points for Calzaghe none the less. 3:24
2:45 Collins grabs Calzaghe's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Jen-Kin has to force Collins to let go. 3:24
2:50 Jen-Kin is shouting at Collins to break! 3:24
3:00 Collins moves into a neutral corner. 3:24
3:00 And that ends Round number 5. 2:24

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 6. 0:0
0:10 Calzaghe retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:14 "The Celtic Warrior" Collins attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Calzaghe digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Collins. 0:2
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:34 Collins's misses as Calzaghe backpedals away. 0:2
0:41 Calzaghe lands a nicely timed hook to Collins's jaw from the outside. 0:5
0:53 Calzaghe fires a solid combination. 0:7
1:11 Calzaghe fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:7
1:19 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 0:7
1:22 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 0:7
1:30 Collins misses with that hook. 0:7
1:41 The action slows as Collins and Calzaghe measure each other up. 0:7
1:53 Collins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:7
2:03 Calzaghe scores with several light punches to the head. 0:9
2:20 Collins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Calzaghe had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:9
2:22 Joe "The Pride of Wales" Calzaghe leans on Collins and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:11
2:42 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Calzaghe scored more on that exchange. 2:14
3:00 Calzaghe fires and misses. 2:14
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 6. 3:14

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jen-Kin motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Calzaghe pins Collins in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Calzaghe slips in a quick cross. 0:2
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:17 Calzaghe got some great advice from Danny Florio between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:2
0:17 Calzaghe has Collins cornered! 0:2
0:22 Calzaghe tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
0:33 Calzaghe's jab connects to Collins's head 0:4
0:51 Calzaghe wraps up Collins. 0:4
0:56 Collins pushes Calzaghe away. 0:4
1:00 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 0:4
1:03 Joe Calzaghe has Collins pinned! 0:4
1:07 Calzaghe is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
1:19 Calzaghe fires and misses. 0:4
1:21 Collins flicks a lead right to the head of Joe Calzaghe. 2:4
1:34 Steve Collins retreats into a neutral corner. 2:4
1:34 Calzaghe lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:6
1:53 That's a nice solid jab from Collins 5:6
2:10 Calzaghe just comes up short with the jab. 5:6
2:28 Calzaghe sneaks home the left cross. 5:8
2:42 Collins telegraphed that shot and Calzaghe ducks under it easily. 5:8
2:45 Calzaghe throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 5:10
3:00 Calzaghe fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:10
3:00 It looks like Calzaghe has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 5:10
3:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Calzaghe's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Calzaghe works the body, landing an uppercut. 0:2
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:20 Freddie Brown was extremely upbeat during the break with Collins providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:26 Collins drops the right hand flush on Calzaghe's chin! 4:2
0:26 Calzaghe was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:2
0:43 Collins catches Calzaghe coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:2
0:43 Calzaghe is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 8:2
0:57 Collins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Calzaghe's defense. 8:2
1:08 Collins lands a wicked uppercut! 12:2
1:08 Joe Calzaghe is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 12:2
1:21 Calzaghe backs into a neutral corner. 12:2
1:21 * Collins is told to quit using an open glove by Jen-Kin. 15:2
1:35 * What looked like some minor puffiness a few seconds ago has grown into noticeable swelling around Calzaghe's left eye. 15:2
1:42 Calzaghe lands a jab to the midsection 15:4
1:54 Collins is really focused in this round. 15:4
1:58 Calzaghe snakes the jab through Collins's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 15:6
2:07 Calzaghe moves into the lower corner. 15:6
2:12 Calzaghe is protecting the body nicely as Collins fails to score inside. 15:6
2:14 Calzaghe wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 15:8
2:28 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Steve Collins! 15:8
2:30 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Calzaghe lands a short uppercut to the chin of Collins. 15:10
2:45 Calzaghe goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 15:12
2:45 * And now it appears as if Steve Collins has been cut the last punch that landed. 15:13
2:45 The bleeding from Steve Collins's cut is just minor right now and it appears to be coming from a the inside of Collins's left eyebrow. 15:13
2:54 Collins pins Calzaghe in the corner! 15:13
2:59 Collins connects with a violent uppercut! 19:13
2:59 Calzaghe is dazed and he is in trouble!! 19:13
3:00 There appears to be increased swelling under Calzaghe's left eye. 19:13
3:00 Joe Calzaghe appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 19:13
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 20:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Collins's corner gave his cut inside the left eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:06 Calzaghe's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 Collins is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Calzaghe is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Steve Collins. 0:0
0:16 Jen-Kin has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:31 Collins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:0
0:31 That series of punches rocked Calzaghe and he looks to be in trouble. 5:0
0:36 That swelling under the left eye of Calzaghe is definitely getting worse. 5:0
0:41 Joe Calzaghe lands a jab to Steve Collins's midsection 5:2
0:45 Collins is fading... 5:2
0:50 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Calzaghe lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Collins. 5:4
1:04 Both fighters are flailing away but Collins is definitely landing the better punches. 8:6
1:14 Calzaghe has Collins pinned! 8:6
1:14 Calzaghe has been throwing the uppercut and scoring with it all night as he lands yet another short punch inside. 8:8
1:30 Calzaghe scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 8:10
1:39 Steve Collins is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 8:10
1:49 Collins does a great job of moving as Calzaghe tries to work inside. 8:10
2:07 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 8:10
2:07 Calzaghe scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 8:12
2:11 Collins is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 8:12
2:25 Collins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Calzaghe blocks it. 8:12
2:27 Calzaghe gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Collins with an uppercut. 8:14
2:47 Collins doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Calzaghe's head? 12:14
2:47 Calzaghe seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:14
3:00 Calzaghe slides into a neutral corner... 12:14
3:00 Collins is holding on to Calzaghe. He seems to be taking a breather. 12:14
3:00 Calzaghe works his way free! 12:14
3:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 12:13

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Calzaghe's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Calzaghe's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Collins has Calzaghe trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:0
0:10 Steve Collins misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:13 some nifty bodywork Calzaghe as he scores with several shots from the inside. 0:2
0:22 Collins is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:2
0:26 Calzaghe lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 0:4
0:26 And now Collins is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 0:4
0:26 There's renewed bleeding now from the cut on the inside of Collins's left eyebrow and, obviously, his previous cut has been reopened. 0:4
0:26 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Collins's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Jen-Kin is escorting Collins over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 0:4
0:26 * 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 Collins'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 Collins and Calzaghe await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 10. 0:4
0:40 Collins whiffs with the combination. 0:4
0:46 Collins's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:4
1:01 Calzaghe throws a flurry of punches but Collins either blocks or slips them. 0:4
1:08 Calzaghe is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:4
1:13 Collins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Calzaghe. 0:4
1:25 Collins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:4
1:27 Calzaghe goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 0:6
1:41 Steve Collins slides into the corner... 0:6
1:41 Calzaghe connects with a double jab, followed by a left. 0:8
2:05 Collins is clinching... Calzaghe is trying to free his gloves... They are under Collins's arms... 0:8
2:20 Jen-Kin separates the two... 0:8
2:32 Collins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:8
2:35 A quick jab from Calzaghe connects. 0:10
2:47 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 0:10
2:55 Collins frees himself from Calzaghe's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:10
3:00 Steve Collins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:10
3:00 Calzaghe appears to have this fight under control. 0:10
3:00 Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:10

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Collins's corner men does a nice job on Collins's cut inside the left eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Collins had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Calzaghe is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:12 Joe Calzaghe misses with that punch. 0:0
0:19 Calzaghe traps Collins in the corner! 0:0
0:19 Thats a nice combination to the body by Calzaghe. 0:2
0:28 Calzaghe got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Florio's instructions work. 0:2
0:29 The fighters are at ring center... 0:2
0:29 Calzaghe works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 0:4
0:46 Considering the clinch Collins has on Calzaghe it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Calzaghe pushes him away. 0:4
0:50 Referee Jen-Kin steps in to break it up. 0:4
0:56 Collins lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:4
1:12 Calzaghe looks to work the body, but Collins covers up nicely. 2:4
1:27 Collins is really fluid in his movement. 2:4
1:32 Collins is blocked in his opponents corner... 2:4
1:32 Calzaghe connects with a right-left combo. 2:6
1:51 Calzaghe feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:6
1:55 Calzaghe rips a hook to the head. 2:8
2:10 Collins has Calzaghe blocked in! 2:8
2:10 Steve Collins lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 4:8
2:14 Calzaghe's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 11. 4:8
2:25 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 4:8
2:31 Collins rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:8
2:49 Collins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:8
3:00 Collins is trapped in his own corner... 6:8
3:00 Calzaghe ties up Collins. 6:8
3:00 * Jen-Kin steps in and admonishes Calzaghe for head butting. 6:8
3:00 Calzaghe seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:8
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 11. 6:9

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 Collins received a pep talk from Freddie Brown before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Calzaghe's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:19 Steve Collins fires a lead right that Calzaghe manages to avoid. 0:0
0:39 Collins lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 2:0
0:43 The swelling under Calzaghe's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:0
0:56 Collins has Calzaghe pinned! 2:0
1:01 Collins can't score with short uppercut inside. Calzaghe got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
1:08 The action is back in the center of the ring. 2:0
1:12 Calzaghe and Collins are in a clinch, Jen-Kin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
1:21 Referee Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 2:0
1:34 Collins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
1:42 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 2:0
1:50 Collins usues his legs to avoid Calzaghe's punches. 2:0
2:08 Collins looks to work the body, but Calzaghe covers up nicely. 2:0
2:15 Steve Collins looks to his corner. 2:0
2:23 Calzaghe grabs and holds Collins... 2:0
2:27 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
2:35 Calzaghe bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:2
2:35 Steve Collins reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 2:2
2:44 Collins lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 4:2
2:58 Joe Calzaghe is clinching... 4:2
3:00 Now they break clean. 4:2
3:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 12. 4:2

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Chuck Hull is ready with the call...

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

Frank Forbes, United States scores the bout 116 to 112

Gary Merritt, United States has it 116 to 112

Manuel Rodriguez, Colombia scores the fight 116 to 112

The winner by unanimous decision is Joe Calzaghe!


Score Cards

Frank Forbes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 112
Joe Calzaghe 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 116

Gary Merritt Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 112
Joe Calzaghe 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 116

Manuel Rodriguez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 112
Joe Calzaghe 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 116

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 27 30 27 30 27 27 27 30 27 27 27 30 336
Joe Calzaghe 30 27 30 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 348


Statistics
Categories Steve Collins Joe Calzaghe
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 2.83 6.67
Hooks / Round 3.50 5.08
Crosses / Round 2.25 4.08
Combinations / Round 3.33 7.58
Uppercuts / Round 2.83 6.00


Punches Landed / Round 14.75 29.42
Punches Missed / Round 52.92 41.75


Punching Accuracy 21.8% 41.3%


Total Number of Fouls 4 1
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Using Open Glove 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 4 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 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 inside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0


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


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 8 / 7
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 5 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 0 / 0


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[Fist of Legend]

Dariusz Michalczewski vs Carl Froch

Fight info: Jean Pierre Complex, Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago, 2016-9-28, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Steve Smoger, the bout will be scored by three judges: Cyril Cairns (Australia), Steve Corbo (United States) and Ezequiel Suarez (Colombia), ring card girl is Jenny Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 22-13-4 (12) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Frank Bagley - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Carl Froch - Record: 24-9-6 (12) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brian Mitchell - Cut Man: Don Turner

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:08 Carl Froch backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Michalczewski lands a jab to the midsection 2:0
0:24 Michalczewski misses with that hook. 2:0
0:26 Froch lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:2
0:35 Froch retreats into the right corner. 2:2
0:35 Froch takes a hard cross to the chin from Michalczewski. 5:2
0:52 Froch backs into the lower right corner. 5:2
0:52 Michalczewski scores with a nice two-punch combination. 7:2
1:06 Michalczewski bulls his way inside, pushing Froch up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 7:2
1:11 Michalczewski is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 7:2
1:18 Michalczewski lands the lead cross. 9:2
1:32 Carl Froch holds his arms up in disgust as Michalczewski holds him around his waist. 9:2
1:41 Froch works his way free! 9:2
1:52 Michalczewski is keeping away from the ropes. 9:2
1:57 Michalczewski lands a powerful cross right on the button! 13:2
1:57 Froch is reeling after that shot! 13:2
2:17 Michalczewski moves into the near corner. 13:2
2:21 A big uppercut from Froch lands with serious impact! 13:6
2:21 Michalczewski looks like he was hurt by that punch! 13:6
2:39 Froch scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 13:10
2:39 Those punches hurt Michalczewski and he looks to hang on. 13:10
2:52 Michalczewski is forced into his own corner... 13:10
2:56 Froch is off target with that combination. 13:10
3:00 Dariusz Michalczewski uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Froch tries vainly to score. 13:10
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 14:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:13 Michalczewski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:24 Froch doesn't connect with the combination. 0:0
0:31 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:39 Michalczewski clamps Froch's arms to his side and holds on until Smoger breaks the hold. 0:0
0:44 Michalczewski shoves Froch away. 0:0
0:56 Carl Froch looks to work the body, but Michalczewski covers up nicely. 0:0
0:58 Michalczewski feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:0
1:10 Froch pins Dariusz Michalczewski in the corner! 2:0
1:14 Froch knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 2:0
1:32 Michalczewski fires a lead right that Froch manages to avoid. 2:0
1:39 Froch has Michalczewski blocked in! 2:0
1:39 Froch rips a hook to the head. 2:2
1:39 Michalczewski reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 2:2
1:56 Michalczewski throws a flurry of punches but Froch either blocks or slips them. 2:2
1:58 Froch lands a rapier like jab to the head of Michalczewski 2:4
2:12 The fighters are tangled up inside. Froch has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:6
2:21 Froch is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 5:8
2:31 Froch scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 5:10
2:47 Froch misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:10
2:49 Michalczewski slips in a jab to the body 7:10
3:00 Michalczewski just can't find the range with that uppercut. 7:10
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 6:12

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Froch got some great advice from Brian Mitchell between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:12 Froch just landed a three punch combo! 0:5
0:12 Michalczewski was shaken by those blows! 0:5
0:21 Michalczewski throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Carl Froch's jaw. 2:5
0:43 Michalczewski's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 2:5
0:51 Michalczewski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:5
0:57 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 2:5
1:05 Carl Froch is either lucky or has radar. Michalczewski's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:5
1:16 Michalczewski muscles his way inside. 2:5
1:24 While we have a lull in the action I would like recognize the Trunzo brothers for all they have done for the sport of Boxing! 2:5
1:33 Froch attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 2:5
1:44 Dariusz Michalczewski tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:5
1:54 Michalczewski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:5
1:56 Froch connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Michalczewski just shakes his head and smiles. 2:8
2:14 Michalczewski throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:8
2:23 Carl Froch goes downstairs with a quick combination. 4:10
2:37 Michalczewski tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:10
2:48 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Michalczewski had the edge. 7:12
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Smoger to step in and break it up. 9:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jenny Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Brian Mitchell was really animated in Froch's corner and Froch was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 some nifty bodywork Froch as he scores with several shots from the inside. 0:2
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:26 * OH my,Michalczewski lands a huge combination and Froch hits the canvas. 0:2
0:29 Smoger brings his arm down over Carl Froch as he begins the count... 6:2
0:29 1 6:2
0:30 2 6:2
0:30 * Froch manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 6:2
0:30 Smoger looks closely at Froch who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 6:2
0:30 Michalczewski is raining blows down on Froch, who is obviously hurt. Michalczewski wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 6:2
0:39 A solid right hand scores for Michalczewski. 9:2
0:39 Michalczewski stunned Froch with that last shot and Michalczewski's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 9:2
0:48 Michalczewski has Froch trapped! 9:2
0:52 Michalczewski goes straight at Froch, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 9:2
0:56 Michalczewski has Froch pinned! 9:2
0:56 Michalczewski throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 11:2
0:56 There's time for Michalczewski to finish Froch if he can do it. 11:2
1:09 Michalczewski whiffs with the cross. 11:2
1:16 Michalczewski lands a stinging jab. 13:2
1:16 Carl Froch is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Michalczewski just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 13:2
1:29 Froch retreats to his opponents corner... 13:2
1:38 * There's a devastating cross to the head of Carl Froch. It came out of nowhere and Froch drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Froch looks hurt. 13:2
1:40 Smoger motions Michalczewski to a neutral corner and starts the count. 21:2
1:40 1 21:2
1:41 Froch rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 21:2
1:42 3 21:2
1:43 4 21:2
1:44 5 21:2
1:45 6 21:2
1:46 7 21:2
1:46 * Froch lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 21:2
1:46 Froch appears to be badly shaken, but Smoger is going to allow the fight to go on. 21:2
1:46 Michalczewski knows that Carl Froch is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Carl Froch. 21:2
1:55 Froch is blocked in his own corner... 21:2
1:55 Michalczewski lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 23:2
2:11 Froch traps Michalczewski's gloves under his arms, forcing Smoger to break them up. 23:2
2:15 Smoger is shouting at Froch to break! 23:2
2:20 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 23:2
2:27 Michalczewski fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 23:2
2:39 Michalczewski patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Froch little room to move. 23:2
2:46 Michalczewski has Froch trapped in the right neutral corner... 23:2
2:46 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Michalczewski who scores with a short hook to the chest. 25:2
2:55 Michalczewski unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Froch's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 27:2
3:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 29:1

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:20 Michalczewski tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:32 The fighters are at close quarters now as Michalczewski lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:42 Michalczewski slides into the corner... 2:0
0:46 Froch just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:0
0:53 Froch takes a heavy combination downstairs. 6:0
0:53 Froch was shaken by those blows! 6:0
1:03 Michalczewski traps Froch in the corner! 6:0
1:07 Michalczewski is holding... 6:0
1:12 Smoger separates them. 6:0
1:16 Michalczewski is really focused in this round. 6:0
1:19 Froch leans on Michalczewski and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:2
1:33 Froch lands a hard cross! 6:6
1:33 That punch really rocked Michalczewski! 6:6
1:42 Carl Froch moves into a neutral corner. 6:6
1:42 Michalczewski gets off a jab to the solar plexus 8:6
1:52 Michalczewski retreats into a neutral corner. 8:6
1:52 Froch lands a stinging jab. 8:8
1:56 Froch looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 8:8
2:01 Carl Froch comes in over Michalczewski's guard with a solid hook. 8:11
2:11 Froch shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:13
2:27 Michalczewski takes a hard combination from Froch 8:17
2:27 Froch sent Michalczewski reeling with that punch! 8:17
2:44 Michalczewski pins Froch's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:17
2:56 Froch pushes Michalczewski away. 8:17
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:18

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Frank Bagley said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Michalczewski has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski retreats to his own corner... 0:0
0:16 * Michalczewski walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 0:0
0:18 The count begins... 0:7
0:18 1 0:7
0:19 2 0:7
0:20 3 0:7
0:21 4 0:7
0:21 * Michalczewski is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 0:7
0:21 The fight will continue as Smoger appears satisfied that Michalczewski is OK. 0:7
0:21 Froch has Dariusz Michalczewski is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 0:7
0:26 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:7
0:34 Michalczewski smothers Froch's attack as Carl Froch tries to get off some shots inside. 0:7
0:41 Froch traps Michalczewski in the corner! 0:7
0:46 Froch misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:7
0:57 Froch fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:7
1:03 Froch has Michalczewski cornered! 0:7
1:08 Froch looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:7
1:19 Froch can't score with short uppercut inside. Dariusz Michalczewski got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:7
1:30 Carl Froch is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 0:7
1:34 Froch gets in a hook to the body of Michalczewski. 0:9
1:44 Froch snakes the jab through Michalczewski's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:11
1:54 Froch is staying at the center of the ring. 0:11
1:58 Carl Froch ties up Michalczewski... 0:11
2:03 Smoger separates the two fighters. 0:11
2:18 Froch drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:15
2:18 Michalczewski is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:15
2:23 Michalczewski now has some bruising under his right eye. 0:15
2:34 Michalczewski wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:15
2:46 Michalczewski and Froch are tangled up on the inside and Michalczewski gets off a solid uppercut to the midsection. 5:15
2:59 Froch slides into a neutral corner... 5:15
3:00 Froch wings a big left hand at Michalczewski but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:15
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 5:16

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Michalczewski and Froch leave their corners. 0:0
0:20 Dariusz Michalczewski slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:25 Froch's not even close with the cross. 0:0
0:27 Michalczewski scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Froch. 2:0
0:32 Michalczewski needs to catch his second wind... 2:0
0:41 Froch fires and misses. 2:0
0:54 Circling left, Froch looks for an opening to fire a shot at Michalczewski. 2:0
0:59 Michalczewski is blocked in his opponents corner... 2:0
1:03 Froch wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Dariusz Michalczewski's defense. 2:0
1:05 Michalczewski scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:0
1:21 Carl Froch feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 4:0
1:34 Froch is clinching... Michalczewski is trying to free his gloves... They are under Froch's arms... 4:0
1:43 Smoger separates the two... 4:0
1:43 Michalczewski is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:0
1:52 Dariusz Michalczewski traps Froch's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Smoger breaks it up. 4:0
2:01 Froch tries to get free... Here comes Smoger to break them up... 4:0
2:14 Smoger has to pull the fighters away from each other as Michalczewski locks up Froch's arms. 4:0
2:23 Now they break clean. 4:0
2:28 Michalczewski plants a hard cross in Froch's midsection. 7:0
2:40 Carl Froch connects with a cross to Michalczewski's body. 7:2
2:45 Michalczewski is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 7:2
2:50 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:2
2:59 * A cross to the jaw has Carl Froch hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 7:2
3:00 Smoger points Michalczewski to a neutral corner and begins the count over Froch... 15:2
3:00 1 15:2
3:00 * Froch is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 15:2
3:00 The fight will go on as Smoger deems Froch is fit to conitnue. 15:2
3:00 Froch is slowing up... 15:2
3:00 It looks like Dariusz Michalczewski has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:2
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. 14:4

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Froch has Michalczewski blocked in! 0:0
0:10 Froch is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:25 Michalczewski takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:4
0:25 Dariusz Michalczewski seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:35 Michalczewski plants a cross on Froch's rib cage. 2:4
0:39 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 2:4
0:44 Froch throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Michalczewski. 2:7
0:44 Michalczewski staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 2:7
0:48 That swelling under the right eye of Michalczewski is definitely getting worse. 2:7
1:01 Michalczewski slides into the corner... 2:7
1:10 * Froch lands a vicious combination and down goes Michalczewski! 2:7
1:12 Smoger stands over Michalczewski and begins the count... 2:14
1:12 1 2:14
1:13 2 2:14
1:14 3 2:14
1:15 4 2:14
1:16 5 2:14
1:16 * Michalczewski is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Smoger. 2:14
1:16 Michalczewski looks to have steadied himself and Smoger will allow the fight to continue... 2:14
1:16 Michalczewski is badly stunned and Froch will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 2:14
1:29 Froch fires a shot, but it glances off Michalczewski's shoulder. 2:14
1:32 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 8. 2:14
1:36 Michalczewski moves into the right corner. 2:14
1:41 "The Cobra" Froch is jockeying for position as he tries to force Michalczewski back into the corner. 2:14
1:50 Michalczewski picks off the jab by Froch. 2:14
1:56 Froch gets inside and fires a hook to Michalczewski's body. 2:16
1:56 Froch picks up the pace sensing he can get Michalczewski out of there! 2:16
2:09 That combination from Froch just missed. 2:16
2:21 Michalczewski picks off the jab thrown by Froch. 2:16
2:31 Michalczewski is protecting the body nicely as Froch fails to score inside. 2:16
2:34 A hard cross from Michalczewski finds Froch's Chin. 5:16
2:46 Michalczewski backs into a neutral corner. 5:16
2:51 Froch cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Michalczewski had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:16
2:53 Michalczewski rocks Froch with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 8:16
3:00 Froch just comes up short with the hook. 8:16
3:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 8:16
3:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 8:18

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Smoger motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Frank Bagley seemed to pump up Michalczewski between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Michalczewski's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Froch lets his hands go inside, but Michalczewski protects his body well. 0:0
0:24 The fighters are tied up. Carl Froch tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:29 Smoger separates the two... 0:0
0:34 Froch steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:37 Michalczewski glances a hook off Froch's side. 2:0
0:49 Carl Froch lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:2
0:53 Michalczewski's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:2
0:58 Michalczewski retreats into the lower corner. 2:2
1:02 Froch throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Dariusz Michalczewski but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:2
1:14 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:2
1:24 Froch brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 2:2
1:31 Froch's cross finds a home on Michalczewski's jaw. 2:4
1:35 Michalczewski appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 2:4
1:48 Smoger tries to separate the boxers but Michalczewski has a vice-like grip on Froch. 2:4
1:52 Smoger has to break the clinch. 2:4
2:01 Michalczewski moves into the right corner. 2:4
2:06 Froch ties up Michalczewski. 2:4
2:10 Froch uses his shoulder to force Michalczewski out of the clinch. 2:4
2:23 Froch drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:9
2:23 Michalczewski was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:9
2:27 The swelling around Dariusz Michalczewski's right eye is worsening. 2:9
2:40 Froch is stalking his opponent. 2:9
2:44 Michalczewski's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 2:9
2:52 Froch misses wildly with the Hook. 2:9
2:59 Michalczewski has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 6:9
2:59 Froch in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:9
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Dariusz Michalczewski's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 9. 6:10

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Dariusz Michalczewski is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Michalczewski grabs Froch. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Smoger pries them apart. 0:0
0:33 Froch and Dariusz Michalczewski grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:41 Michalczewski misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:43 Froch lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Michalczewski. 0:2
0:58 Dariusz Michalczewski cranks up the hook and connects to Carl Froch's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:2
0:58 Froch looks shaken! 4:2
1:07 Michalczewski connects with a cross. 6:2
1:16 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 8:4
1:29 Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 8:4
1:29 Carl Froch with a lead right to the head. 8:6
1:52 Froch fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:6
1:54 Froch winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Michalczewski. 11:6
2:11 Michalczewski lands a devastating cross! 16:6
2:11 That was a beautiful shot, Carl Froch's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 16:6
2:15 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Froch's right eye. 16:6
2:30 * Froch takes a hard hook right on the button and hes down! 16:6
2:32 Smoger stands over Froch and starts the count... 23:6
2:32 1 23:6
2:33 2 23:6
2:34 3 23:6
2:35 4 23:6
2:36 Froch makes it to a knee at the count of 5 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 23:6
2:37 6 23:6
2:37 * Froch gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 23:6
2:37 Froch tries to steady himself as Smoger takes a good look at him. he appears to be ok and the fight will go on. 23:6
2:37 Froch is dazed as Michalczewski looks to put him away! 23:6
2:50 Michalczewski tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 23:6
2:57 Michalczewski has Froch pinned! 23:6
3:00 Michalczewski feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 23:6
3:00 The noise is deafening in the arena after that last round. Nothing like a knockdown to get the adrenaline flowing! 22:7

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it's obvious that Froch is not likely to win this fight unless he can score a knockout. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Michalczewski is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Michalczewski still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Froch has Michalczewski trapped! 0:0
0:12 Froch can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:18 Froch got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Brian Mitchell's instructions work. 0:0
0:23 Froch tries to drop the right hand over the top but Michalczewski ducks under it. 0:0
0:30 Michalczewski lands a brutal cross! 5:0
0:30 Dariusz Michalczewski has Froch in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:0
0:34 The swelling under Froch's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:0
0:46 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Smoger is going to have to sort this out. 5:0
1:01 Referee Smoger has to separate the two... 5:0
1:11 Froch tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Michalczewski. 5:0
1:13 Michalczewski shoots the jab into the chest of Froch. 7:0
1:27 Froch works his way in and leans on Michalczewski... 7:0
1:31 Froch and Michalczewski each take a step back. 7:0
1:40 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 7:0
1:45 Smoger breaks them up... 7:0
1:52 Michalczewski is trapped in Froch's corner... 7:0
1:56 Froch clinches... Michalczewski gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 7:0
2:05 Froch pushes Michalczewski away. 7:0
2:05 The knockdown suffered by Carl Froch should have made that last round Michalczewski's by a wide margin. 7:0
2:10 Michalczewski has Froch blocked in! 7:0
2:10 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Michalczewski lands an uppercut to the jaw. 9:0
2:27 Michalczewski looks for a breather; he grabs Froch and holds on. Froch pushes Michalczewski off and looks for an opening. 9:0
2:37 Referee Smoger separates the two... 9:0
2:47 A brutal combination from Michalczewski connects to the solar plexus! 13:0
2:47 Froch appears shaken by those punches! 13:0
2:51 The swelling under Froch's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 13:0
3:00 Michalczewski appears to have this fight under control. 13:0
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 11. 12:1

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Brian Mitchell not only gave Carl Froch encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Michalczewski. Now it's up to Froch to implement it. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Froch's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Froch's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Michalczewski is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:11 Froch is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:25 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Michalczewski! 0:2
0:37 Michalczewski pins Froch's arms. Now they move apart. 0:2
0:42 Smoger moves them apart. 0:2
0:47 Froch lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 0:4
1:03 Froch fires a left hand that Michalczewski takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
1:05 Thats a nice combination to the body by Michalczewski. 2:4
1:15 Froch pins Michalczewski in the corner! 2:4
1:19 Michalczewski is challenging Froch to fight him and quit clinching. 2:4
1:28 The Referee breaks it up... 2:4
1:33 Froch is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:40 Froch lands a devastating hook! 2:8
1:40 Michalczewski was stunned by that blow! 2:8
1:44 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Dariusz Michalczewski. 2:8
1:54 Michalczewski takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 2:12
1:54 Froch just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:12
2:07 Froch ties up Michalczewski... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 2:12
2:19 Smoger steps in and breaks it up. 2:12
2:24 Michalczewski pins Froch in the corner! 2:12
2:29 Michalczewski just misses with a huge shot as Froch chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:12
2:36 Froch has Michalczewski pinned! 2:12
2:36 Froch splits Michalczewski's gloves with an uppercut. 2:14
2:50 Michalczewski is getting frustrated as Froch continues to hold on to him. Michalczewski is punching Froch's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Smoger pushes the fighters apart. 2:14
2:59 Smoger has to separate the two... 2:14
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. 1:14

Fight Result

Here's Lupe Contreras with the call...

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

Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 111 to 110 for Dariusz Michalczewski

Cyril Cairns, Australia sees it 111 to 111

Ezequiel Suarez, Colombia scores the bout 111 to 110 for ...

...Dariusz Michalczewski

Your winner by majority decision is Dariusz Michalczewski!


Score Cards

Cyril Cairns Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 8 9 10 10 9 111
Carl Froch 9 10 10 7 10 10 8 10 10 8 9 10 111

Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 8 9 10 10 9 111
Carl Froch 9 10 10 6 10 10 8 10 10 8 9 10 110

Ezequiel Suarez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 8 9 10 10 9 111
Carl Froch 9 10 10 6 10 10 8 10 10 8 9 10 110

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Dariusz Michalczewski 30 27 27 30 27 24 30 24 27 30 30 27 333
Carl Froch 27 30 30 19 30 30 24 30 30 24 27 30 331


Statistics
Categories Dariusz Michalczewski Carl Froch
Knockdowns scored 4 2


Jabs / Round 3.67 4.17
Hooks / Round 4.17 3.33
Crosses / Round 3.75 4.33
Combinations / Round 3.83 3.75
Uppercuts / Round 5.58 3.33


Punches Landed / Round 21.00 18.92
Punches Missed / Round 33.50 72.42


Punching Accuracy 38.5% 20.7%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Nigel Benn vs Orlin Norris

Fight info: Jean Pierre Complex, Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago, 2016-9-28, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Hubert Earle, the bout will be scored by the referee and two judges: Manuel Gonzalez (Panama) and Frank Lombardi (United States), ring card girl is Jackie Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBO, WTF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, WTF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, 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 50%%/Scorecard after 50%%, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is Rounds
In the red corner: Nigel Benn - Record: 22-16-4 (14) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Orlin Norris - Record: 15-13-5 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ray Arcel - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:12 Norris retreats to his own corner... 0:0
0:17 Benn looks to work the body, but Orlin Norris covers up nicely. 0:0
0:19 Some nice infighting ends with Norris getting an uppercut in. 0:2
0:37 Norris moves to the center of the Ring taunting Benn with his hands by his sides. 0:2
0:42 Benn slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:46 Orlin Norris is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:2
0:51 Orlin Norris pins Benn in the corner! 0:2
0:55 Norris dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Benn back on his heels! 0:6
0:55 Benn is badly hurt! 0:6
1:08 Benn backs into the right corner. 0:6
1:12 Norris wraps up Benn... Neither fighter will break... 0:6
1:21 Norris uses his shoulder to force Benn out of the clinch. 0:6
1:28 Benn ducks into an uppercut from Norris. 0:8
1:44 Norris is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:8
1:54 Norris traps Benn in the corner! 0:8
1:54 Norris scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Benn. 0:10
2:07 Norris telegraphed that shot and Benn ducks under it easily. 0:10
2:22 Benn has freed himself from Norris. They move quickly to ring center. 0:10
2:32 Benn works his way in and leans on Norris. 0:10
2:37 Benn said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:10
2:45 Norris uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Benn tries vainly to score. 0:10
2:52 Benn takes a hard combination from Norris 0:14
2:52 That shot buckled Benn's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:14
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 1:16

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jackie Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:19 Benn retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:19 * Norris has Benn in a headlock as he rains down punches, Earle breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 0:3
0:41 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 0:3
0:44 Norris moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Benn. 3:3
1:10 Benn is trapped in the corner... 3:3
1:14 Norris's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 3:3
1:26 Earle tries to separate the boxers but Orlin Norris has a vice-like grip on Benn. 3:3
1:31 Norris pushes Benn away. 3:3
1:36 They are back in the center of the ring once again 3:3
1:40 Norris smothers Benn's attack with a clinch! 3:3
1:45 Earle has to separate the two... 3:3
1:57 Norris grabs Benn's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Earle has to force Norris to let go. 3:3
2:01 Orlin Norris and Benn each take a step back. 3:3
2:06 Norris steals a quick glance at his corner. 3:3
2:13 Norris brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:3
2:30 Norris tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:3
2:32 Benn scores with a glancing cross. 5:3
2:50 Norris does a great job of moving as Benn tries to work inside. 5:3
2:57 Benn is really focused in this round. 5:3
3:00 Norris moves into a neutral corner. 5:3
3:00 Benn is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 5:3
3:00 Norris tries to get free... Here comes Earle to break them up... 5:3
3:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 4:3

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Norris rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:18 Benn lands a powerful hook right on the button! 4:0
0:18 Norris appears to be stunned! 4:0
0:32 Norris really buried that punch into Benn's ribs. 4:5
0:32 Benn was shaken by those blows! 4:5
0:41 Norris is blocked in his own corner... 4:5
0:41 Benn fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:5
0:51 Norris backs into a neutral corner. 6:5
0:51 Benn throws a punch and lands. Norris scores with a counter. Looks like Benn was a little more effective. 9:7
0:59 Norris doesn't have to look for Benn this round as He is right there in front of him. 9:7
1:08 Norris misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:7
1:26 Benn looks to his corner. 9:7
1:34 Benn tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 9:7
1:45 The crowd is letting the fighters know they want to see some action. 9:7
1:53 A big uppercut from Nigel Benn lands with serious impact! 13:7
1:53 Norris looks shaken! 13:7
2:07 Benn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Norris but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:7
2:13 Nigel Benn ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 15:7
2:23 Orlin Norris is trapped in his opponents corner... 15:7
2:28 Benn fires a left hand that Norris takes high on the shoulder. 15:7
2:30 Norris slips inside and lands a hook. 15:9
2:39 Norris's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Benn. 18:9
2:57 Benn flicks a lead right to the head of Norris. 20:9
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 22:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Benn and Norris leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Dennie Mancini was really animated in Norris's corner and Norris was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Norris takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 4:0
0:12 And Norris's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:31 The fighters are tied up. Benn tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:0
0:43 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 4:0
0:55 Benn has Norris pinned! 4:0
1:00 Norris smothers Benn's attack as Benn tries to get off some shots inside. 4:0
1:02 Norris fires a punch over the jab of Benn and gets it in for points. 4:2
1:02 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 4:2
1:15 Norris pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:2
1:27 Norris bounces off the ropes, challenging Benn to come get him. 4:2
1:39 Benn steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:2
1:46 Benn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:2
1:54 The action slows for the moment. 4:2
2:01 * Welcome to the wonderful world of boxing. From the looks of it, the nose of Benn certainly appears to be broken. 4:2
2:09 Norris is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:4
2:23 Norris is clinching. Earle better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:4
2:27 Earle has to break them apart. 4:4
2:37 Orlin Norris grabs Benn. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:4
2:46 Earle separates the two... 4:4
2:50 Benn has Norris blocked in! 4:4
2:55 Norris holds his arms up in disgust as Nigel Benn holds him around his waist. 4:4
3:00 Referee Earle steps in to break it up. 4:4
3:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 3:5

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benn looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Thel Torrance knows Benn lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Norris has Benn trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Norris is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:0
0:26 Benn works free! He backs to ring center, with Norris following. 0:0
0:40 Norris just misses with a huge shot as Benn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:47 Benn retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:52 Norris is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Nigel Benn. 0:0
1:02 Earle is shouting at Orlin Norris to break! 0:0
1:13 Norris connects with a nasty uppercut! 0:5
1:13 Benn is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:5
1:34 Benn works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:5
1:46 Benn rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:5
2:00 Norris misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:5
2:06 Benn's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 2:5
2:09 Norris moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:7
2:22 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Norris is coming out on top. 4:10
2:37 Benn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Norris. 4:10
2:43 That combination from Norris lands with some authority! 4:15
2:43 Benn is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Norris just gave him an absolute lacing! 4:15
2:57 Benn fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:15
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 5:16

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
0:09 Norris slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Benn ties up Orlin Norris. 0:0
0:18 Earle moves them apart. 0:0
0:30 Benn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Norris's defense. 0:0
0:41 Benn swings...and misses. 0:0
0:52 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:56 Benn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
1:03 Benn pushes Norris away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
1:06 Norris is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
1:10 Benn wraps up Norris. 0:0
1:15 Earle moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
1:27 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
1:31 Now they break clean. 0:0
1:40 Benn moves into the left corner. 0:0
1:40 The fighters are trading punches and Norris seems to have won that exchange. 2:3
1:53 Norris is really focused in this round. 2:3
1:56 Benn is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 2:3
2:00 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 2:3
2:05 Norris ties up Benn. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:3
2:17 Referee Earle has to separate the two... 2:3
2:28 Benn fires and misses. 2:3
2:31 Norris goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 2:5
2:43 Norris takes a cross to the ribs. 4:5
2:57 Benn is holding... 4:5
3:00 Earle pries them apart. 4:5
3:00 Talk about a slow round, If punches were pennies you wouldn't be able to buy a Gumball after that display. 4:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Benn pins Norris in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Benn gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Norris. 2:0
0:21 Norris misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:23 Benn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
0:38 Benn lands a wicked cross! 8:0
0:38 Norris is staggered... 8:0
0:50 Norris traps Nigel Benn in the corner! 8:0
0:50 Norris lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 8:2
1:08 Benn has Norris trapped! 8:2
1:08 Nigel Benn wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 10:2
1:17 Solid bodywork by Benn as he lands several punches from the inside. 12:2
1:26 The fighters are trading punches and Benn seems to have won that exchange. 15:4
1:40 Benn attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 15:4
1:51 * Norris lands a violent shot under Benn's ribcage and Benn instantly drops down on both knees. 15:4
1:54 Earle begins counting... 15:12
1:54 1 15:12
1:55 2 15:12
1:56 3 15:12
1:57 4 15:12
1:58 5 15:12
1:59 6 15:12
2:00 7 15:12
2:00 * Benn gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 15:12
2:00 Earle is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 15:12
2:00 Norris is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 15:12
2:13 Norris leans on Benn and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 15:14
2:13 Benn has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Norris needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 15:14
2:27 Norris is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 15:14
2:31 Norris buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 15:17
2:31 Norris takes a long look at Benn to see if he's playing possum. Norris is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Benn. 15:17
2:44 Orlin Norris dances gracefully across the canvas 15:17
2:49 Norris has Benn cornered! 15:17
2:53 Norris is giving Benn a lot of side-to-side movement. 15:17
3:00 Orlin Norris is flicking the jab, trying to keep Benn at long range. 15:17
3:00 Norris appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:17
3:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 16:18

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benn was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:09 Benn misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
0:24 Norris glances a hook off Benn's side. 2:2
0:36 Benn scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Norris's jaw. 4:2
0:53 Benn doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Norris's head? 8:2
0:53 Norris's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 8:2
1:05 some nifty bodywork Benn as he scores with several shots from the inside. 10:2
1:15 Benn is pinned in his own corner... 10:2
1:20 Norris is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Benn's defense. 10:2
1:24 Benn's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 10:2
1:32 Benn grabs and holds Norris... 10:2
1:41 Benn shoves Norris away. 10:2
1:41 Benn doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 10:2
1:58 Benn just comes up short with the hook. 10:2
2:00 Orlin Norris scores downstairs with a hard cross. 10:5
2:13 Benn works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 10:5
2:25 Benn is off target with that jab. 10:5
2:27 Norris lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 10:7
2:43 Benn is clinching... Norris is trying to free his gloves... They are under Benn's arms... 10:7
2:48 Referee Earle separates the two... 10:7
2:58 Benn fires a lead right that Orlin Norris manages to avoid. 10:7
3:00 It looks like Norris has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:7
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. Jackie Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 10:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Orlin Norris looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:01 * That punch landed high on Orlin Norris's forehead. Oh! Benn's face is contorted from the pain. He's holding his hand. He must have hurt it badly. The referee is coming over... Benn can't continue, and this fight is over! Norris wins via TKO! 0:0

Fight Result

Here's Amy Hayes with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at the 0:02 mark in Round 9. Your winner by TKO, new IBO champion, and still WTF champion, is..

Orlin Norris!


Score Cards

Manuel Gonzalez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nigel Benn 1 1 1 3
Orlin Norris 1 1 1 1 4

Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nigel Benn 1 1 1 3
Orlin Norris 1 1 1 1 4

Hubert Earle Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nigel Benn 1 1 1 3
Orlin Norris 1 1 1 1 4

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nigel Benn 3 3 3 9
Orlin Norris 3 3 3 3 12


Statistics
Categories Nigel Benn Orlin Norris
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 3.11 3.33
Hooks / Round 3.44 2.44
Crosses / Round 3.44 3.67
Combinations / Round 2.56 2.67
Uppercuts / Round 3.44 4.56


Punches Landed / Round 16.00 16.67
Punches Missed / Round 51.11 22.00


Punching Accuracy 23.8% 43.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1


No cuts occured


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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Dwight Qawi Bobby Gunn 14:1 Dwight Qawi TKO 4 10
Preliminary 1 Chris Eubank Lindell Holmes 2:1 Chris Eubank UD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Johnny Nelson Vassily Jirov 1:2 Vassily Jirov TechMD 5 12
Support Bout Steve Collins Joe Calzaghe 2:3 Joe Calzaghe UD 12 12
Co-Feature Dariusz Michalczewski Carl Froch 1:1 Dariusz Michalczewski MD 12 12
Main Event Nigel Benn Orlin Norris 2:1 Orlin Norris TKO 9 12


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

[gilgamesh]

What an absolute WAR! That Michalczewski and Carl Froch provided us. My only regret (aside from my guy losing by a few points of course) is that we didn't get this rivalry going earlier in the season because I certainly wish we could've seen these two go at it more than once.

Absolutely tremendous fight. Hats off to Kevo and Dariusz. Naturally I would've preferred for Froch to go out on a win, but a Fight of the Year candidate to go out on is nothing to hang your head about either.

[kevo]

What an absolute WAR! That Michalczewski and Carl Froch provided us. My only regret (aside from my guy losing by a few points of course) is that we didn't get this rivalry going earlier in the season because I certainly wish we could've seen these two go at it more than once.

Absolutely tremendous fight. Hats off to Kevo and Dariusz. Naturally I would've preferred for Froch to go out on a win, but a Fight of the Year candidate to go out on is nothing to hang your head about either.

My thoughts exactly! Their rivalry would have rivalled that of Dariusz & Jirov. Tremendous effort from both guys

[armageto]

Their rivalry would have rivalled that of Dariusz & Jirov.

Froch would have lost every fight......F him!

[kevo]

Their rivalry would have rivalled that of Dariusz & Jirov.

Froch would have lost every fight......F him!

True

[gilgamesh]

Their rivalry would have rivalled that of Dariusz & Jirov.

Froch would have lost every fight......F him!

Like he lost every fight to your guys? Oh wait a minute...he's 3-1 against your guys with 2 stoppage victories.

[armageto]

Their rivalry would have rivalled that of Dariusz & Jirov.

Froch would have lost every fight......F him!

Like he lost every fight to your guys? Oh wait a minute...he's 3-1 against your guys with 2 stoppage victories.

Cuts and broken hand, in two fights you were clearly losing? Try again man, F that guy!!!!! FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF him!