Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Ezzard Charles Ricardo Mayorga 2:1 Ezzard Charles TKO 2 10
Preliminary 1 Ray Leonard Fernando Vargas 2:1 Ray Leonard UD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Stanley Ketchel Jorge Castro 2:1 Jorge Castro TKO 4 10
Support Bout Emile Griffith Carmelo Bossi 3:2 Emile Griffith SD 10 10
Co-Feature Thomas Hearns Winky Wright 2:1 Thomas Hearns UD 10 10
Main Event Harry Greb Gene Fullmer 2:1 Harry Greb UD 10 10
MW SEASON Week 5 fights 13-18
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Re: MW SEASON Week 4 fights 13-18
Ezzard Charles vs Ricardo Mayorga
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Joachim Jacobsen, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ken Rudd (Canada), Franz Marti (Switzerland) and Chris Wilson (United States), ring card girl is Ali Malta, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Ezzard Charles - Record: 4-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Ricardo Mayorga - Record: 1-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Badly Overweight - Trainer: Dan Birmingham - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:23 Charles fires a lead right that Mayorga manages to avoid. 0:0
0:31 Mayorga steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:45 Mayorga picks off the hook by Charles. 0:0
0:52 A big hook from Mayorga lands with serious impact! 0:4
0:52 Charles looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
1:09 Charles is holding Mayorga tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:4
1:14 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:4
1:18 Mayorga is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:4
1:29 Mayorga has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 0:9
1:29 Charles is clutching his side! 0:9
1:45 Ezzard Charles traps Mayorga's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:9
1:54 Jacobsen is shouting at Charles to break! 0:9
2:04 Mayorga is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 0:9
2:08 Charles quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:9
2:16 Charles ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:9
2:36 Charles lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Mayorga to take a half step backwards. 5:9
2:49 Charles doubles up with the hook to the body, but Mayorga is unfazed. 7:9
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 6:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jacobsen motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Robert Garcia was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Charles throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:24 He lands a strong uppercut! 6:0
0:24 Mayorga was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 6:0
0:40 Charles slips out of a corner, as Mayorga attempts to trap him. 6:0
0:53 Charles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ricardo Mayorga blocks it. 6:0
0:55 Mayorga lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:2
1:07 Mayorga is pinned in his opponents corner... 6:2
1:07 Charles connects with a stiff left jab. 9:2
1:21 Jacobsen yells at the fighters to separate but Charles and Mayorga are a tangle of arms. 9:2
1:25 Ricardo Mayorga pushes Charles away. 9:2
1:30 Charles has Mayorga trapped! 9:2
1:34 Charles just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mayorga with a sharp combination! 14:2
1:34 Mayorga is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 14:2
1:44 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 14:2
1:44 Charles hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Mayorga. 16:2
2:03 Charles lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 18:2
2:17 Charles is really focused in this round. 18:2
2:19 Charles lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 20:2
2:29 Charles traps Mayorga in the corner! 20:2
2:29 Charles lands two hard body shots that made Mayorga grunt. 23:2
2:42 That hook from Charles snapped Mayorga's head back violently! 28:2
2:42 Mayorga's knee almost touched the canvas... 28:2
2:47 * Charles lands punch after punch. Jacobsen leaps between the two fighters! It's over! Ezzard Charles wins on a TKO in Round 2. 28:2
Fight Result
And here with the call is Johnny Addie
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 2:48 mark in Round 2 is...
Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
Ken Rudd Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 9 9
Ricardo Mayorga 10 10
Franz Marti Round Total
Switzerland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 9 9
Ricardo Mayorga 10 10
Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 9 9
Ricardo Mayorga 10 10
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 27 27
Ricardo Mayorga 30 30
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Ricardo Mayorga
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.00 1.00
Hooks / Round 8.00 3.00
Crosses / Round 10.00 3.00
Combinations / Round 7.00 1.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 1.50
Punches Landed / Round 36.00 9.50
Punches Missed / Round 40.00 0.00
Punching Accuracy 47.4% 100.0%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Joachim Jacobsen, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ken Rudd (Canada), Franz Marti (Switzerland) and Chris Wilson (United States), ring card girl is Ali Malta, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Ezzard Charles - Record: 4-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Ricardo Mayorga - Record: 1-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Badly Overweight - Trainer: Dan Birmingham - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:23 Charles fires a lead right that Mayorga manages to avoid. 0:0
0:31 Mayorga steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:45 Mayorga picks off the hook by Charles. 0:0
0:52 A big hook from Mayorga lands with serious impact! 0:4
0:52 Charles looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
1:09 Charles is holding Mayorga tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:4
1:14 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:4
1:18 Mayorga is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:4
1:29 Mayorga has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 0:9
1:29 Charles is clutching his side! 0:9
1:45 Ezzard Charles traps Mayorga's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:9
1:54 Jacobsen is shouting at Charles to break! 0:9
2:04 Mayorga is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 0:9
2:08 Charles quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:9
2:16 Charles ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:9
2:36 Charles lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Mayorga to take a half step backwards. 5:9
2:49 Charles doubles up with the hook to the body, but Mayorga is unfazed. 7:9
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 6:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jacobsen motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Robert Garcia was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Charles throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:24 He lands a strong uppercut! 6:0
0:24 Mayorga was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 6:0
0:40 Charles slips out of a corner, as Mayorga attempts to trap him. 6:0
0:53 Charles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ricardo Mayorga blocks it. 6:0
0:55 Mayorga lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:2
1:07 Mayorga is pinned in his opponents corner... 6:2
1:07 Charles connects with a stiff left jab. 9:2
1:21 Jacobsen yells at the fighters to separate but Charles and Mayorga are a tangle of arms. 9:2
1:25 Ricardo Mayorga pushes Charles away. 9:2
1:30 Charles has Mayorga trapped! 9:2
1:34 Charles just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mayorga with a sharp combination! 14:2
1:34 Mayorga is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 14:2
1:44 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 14:2
1:44 Charles hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Mayorga. 16:2
2:03 Charles lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 18:2
2:17 Charles is really focused in this round. 18:2
2:19 Charles lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 20:2
2:29 Charles traps Mayorga in the corner! 20:2
2:29 Charles lands two hard body shots that made Mayorga grunt. 23:2
2:42 That hook from Charles snapped Mayorga's head back violently! 28:2
2:42 Mayorga's knee almost touched the canvas... 28:2
2:47 * Charles lands punch after punch. Jacobsen leaps between the two fighters! It's over! Ezzard Charles wins on a TKO in Round 2. 28:2
Fight Result
And here with the call is Johnny Addie
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 2:48 mark in Round 2 is...
Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
Ken Rudd Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 9 9
Ricardo Mayorga 10 10
Franz Marti Round Total
Switzerland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 9 9
Ricardo Mayorga 10 10
Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 9 9
Ricardo Mayorga 10 10
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 27 27
Ricardo Mayorga 30 30
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Ricardo Mayorga
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.00 1.00
Hooks / Round 8.00 3.00
Crosses / Round 10.00 3.00
Combinations / Round 7.00 1.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 1.50
Punches Landed / Round 36.00 9.50
Punches Missed / Round 40.00 0.00
Punching Accuracy 47.4% 100.0%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: MW SEASON Week 4 fights 13-18
Ray Leonard vs Fernando Vargas
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Parish Jr. (United States), John Coyle (England) and Carol Castellano (United States), ring card girl is Shana Marie, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Ray Leonard - Record: 4-0-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Fernando Vargas - Record: 1-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:15 That combination from Leonard just missed. 0:0
0:17 Vargas goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 0:2
0:31 Vargas slides into the corner... 0:2
0:35 Leonard looks to work the body, but Vargas covers up nicely. 0:2
0:52 Leonard tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Vargas blocks it. 0:2
0:58 Vargas drops the right hand flush on Leonard's chin! 0:6
0:58 Leonard's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:6
1:10 Leonard has Vargas blocked in! 0:6
1:15 Ray Leonard is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:6
1:19 Vargas is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:6
1:26 Leonard is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:6
1:37 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:6
1:41 Leonard shoots the jab into the chest of Vargas. 2:6
2:03 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:6
2:07 Steele is shouting at Ray Leonard to break! 2:6
2:12 Ray Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:6
2:21 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:6
2:26 Leonard misses with that punch. 4:6
2:33 Vargas pushes Leonard away, looking for more space to work in. 4:6
2:41 Leonard is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Vargas can't throw punches, I guess. 4:6
2:52 Steele has to break them apart. 4:6
2:57 This has been a very close round 4:6
3:00 Ray Leonard is trapped in his opponents corner... 4:6
3:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 5:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Bill Delaney was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Leonard retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:09 Vargas bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:22 Vargas pins Leonard in the corner! 0:2
0:22 Vargas blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Leonard and you could see him wince in pain. 0:5
0:32 Leonard misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:5
0:42 Leonard rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Fernando Vargas. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 5:5
0:54 Vargas takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 5:8
1:06 Fernando Vargas gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 5:8
1:11 Vargas connects with a solid uppercut! 5:12
1:11 Leonard's knee almost touched the canvas... 5:12
1:19 Vargas doesn't have to look for Leonard this round as He is right there in front of him. 5:12
1:27 Leonard backs into the right corner. 5:12
1:32 Fernando Vargas brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:12
1:40 Leonard gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Vargas backs away. 8:12
1:58 Ray Leonard lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Vargas's defense. 11:12
2:27 Vargas slides along the far ropes. 11:12
2:32 Vargas is forced into his own corner... 11:12
2:32 Vargas eats a left-right from Leonard 13:12
2:41 Leonard lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 15:12
2:55 Leonard's misses as Vargas backpedals away. 15:12
2:57 Fernando Vargas buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Leonard 15:15
3:00 A small mouse has formed under Leonard's right eye. 15:15
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 16:16
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:11 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Vargas. 0:0
0:18 Leonard received a pep talk from Bill Delaney before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:25 Leonard is clinching... 0:0
0:29 Vargas pushes Leonard away. 0:0
0:38 Vargas is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Leonard. 0:0
0:43 Leonard steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:55 Leonard connects with a nasty uppercut! 4:0
0:55 Vargas looks stunned! 4:0
1:04 Vargas retreats to his opponents corner... 4:0
1:09 That combination from Leonard has some power behind it! 8:0
1:09 Vargas took far too many hard shots from Leonard in that flurry and he is hurt! 8:0
1:29 Leonard is giving Vargas a lot of side-to-side movement. 8:0
1:45 Leonard fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 11:0
1:57 Leonard is really focused in this round. 11:0
2:01 Vargas retreats into a neutral corner. 11:0
2:05 Leonard fires a volley of punches but Vargas was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:0
2:15 Leonard rips a hook to the body. 13:0
2:24 Vargas has Leonard cornered! 13:0
2:29 Vargas voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 13:0
2:33 Vargas's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 13:0
2:37 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 15:0
2:55 Leonard just comes up short with the cross. 15:0
2:57 Leonard takes a right to the body. 15:2
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 15:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Bill Delaney seemed to pump up Ray Leonard between rounds. 0:0
0:10 Vargas lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:10 Leonard suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:28 Vargas pummels Leonard, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 0:8
0:28 How is Leonard standing after those shots? 0:8
0:33 The swelling under Leonard's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:8
0:38 Vargas backs into his own corner... 0:8
0:42 Leonard leaves the jab just short. 0:8
0:54 Vargas misses wildly with the Hook. 0:8
0:56 Leonard ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 3:8
1:09 Leonard has Vargas pinned! 3:8
1:09 Leonard lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Vargas's ribs. 6:8
1:23 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Vargas. 6:8
1:29 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:8
1:37 Leonard lands a vicious cross! 11:8
1:37 Vargas is trying to regroup after that punch... 11:8
1:50 Fernando Vargas has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 11:11
2:04 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 11:11
2:13 The Referee breaks it up... 11:11
2:23 Vargas misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:11
2:25 Leonard gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 13:11
2:41 Vargas misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 13:11
2:52 Leonard lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 16:11
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 16:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Leonard is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:14 Vargas is trying to put his punches together and he tags Leonard with a nice combination of punches. 0:2
0:24 Vargas moves into the lower corner. 0:2
0:28 Leonard fires and misses. 0:2
0:30 Vargas lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:4
0:48 Leonard can't score with short uppercut inside. Fernando Vargas got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
0:55 A big combination from Vargas lands with serious impact! 0:8
0:55 Several solid punches score and Leonard is rattled! 0:8
1:23 Leonard misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:8
1:30 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:8
1:38 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Vargas chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:8
1:45 Vargas gets his head on the chest of Leonard as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 0:10
1:50 Leonard's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 0:10
2:00 Vargas has Leonard trapped! 0:10
2:05 Vargas wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 0:10
2:12 Leonard throws a crushing right to Vargas's jaw! 4:10
2:12 Leonard has Vargas in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:10
2:25 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:10
2:25 Leonard lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:10
2:39 Leonard throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Vargas but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:10
2:41 Fernando Vargas moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:12
2:53 Vargas is really focused in this round. 6:12
3:00 Leonard grabs Vargas's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Steele has to force Leonard to let go. 6:12
3:00 * The referee is cautioning Leonard about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Steele isn't going to let it happen. 6:12
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 5:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard and Vargas square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Leonard'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 Leonard rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:11 Fernando Vargas is breathing heavily... 2:0
0:19 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 4:2
0:23 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Leonard. 4:2
0:27 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 4:2
0:34 Vargas holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 4:2
0:43 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:2
0:52 Leonard fires and misses. 4:2
0:54 Vargas lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:4
1:11 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:4
1:21 Leonard scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 8:4
1:25 Vargas looks to be out of gas at this point. 8:4
1:38 Vargas scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 8:6
1:47 Leonard has Vargas trapped in the far left neutral corner... 8:6
1:51 Leonard darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:6
2:00 Vargas picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 8:6
2:08 Leonard is really focused in this round. 8:6
2:11 Vargas slides into a neutral corner... 8:6
2:16 Leonard grabs and holds Vargas... 8:6
2:20 Steele separates them. 8:6
2:25 Vargas is blocked in his own corner... 8:6
2:30 Vargas uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ray Leonard tries vainly to score. 8:6
2:36 Vargas lands a crushing jab! 8:10
2:36 How is Ray Leonard standing after that? 8:10
2:53 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 8:10
3:00 Vargas backs into a neutral corner. 8:10
3:00 The fighters are tied up. Leonard tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:10
3:00 Steele separates the two fighters. 8:10
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Leonard'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
0:16 Leonard lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Vargas. 2:0
0:32 Leonard throws a punch and lands. Vargas scores with a counter. Looks like Leonard was a little more effective. 5:2
0:48 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:2
1:02 Vargas is protecting the body nicely as Leonard fails to score inside. 5:2
1:13 Leonard backs off to hitch up his trunks. 5:2
1:25 Leonard fires a lead right that Vargas manages to avoid. 5:2
1:32 Vargas connects with a violent cross! 5:6
1:32 That's the punch Vargas hoped to land! Leonard looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:6
1:51 Ray Leonard lands a powerful cross right on the button! 10:6
1:51 That punch really rocked Vargas! 10:6
2:09 Leonard and Vargas go toe to toe with Leonard getting the better of it. 13:8
2:14 Leonard's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Fernando Vargas. 13:8
2:21 Vargas's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Leonard. 16:8
2:34 Vargas is trapped in the corner... 16:8
2:34 The fighters are throwing punches now! Ray Leonard is being much more effective in this exchange. 19:10
2:47 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Vargas had his elbows tucked in nicely. 19:10
2:49 Vargas scores with a hook to the side of the head. 19:12
2:59 Ray Leonard traps Vargas in the corner! 19:12
3:00 Leonard swings...and misses. 19:12
3:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:12
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 20:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vargas was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Bill Delaney not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Vargas. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Leonard is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:06 Vargas throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 0:3
0:11 Leonard is starting to fatigue... 0:3
0:11 Ray Leonard's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:3
0:19 Fernando Vargas moves into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:23 Leonard is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Fernando Vargas's defense. 0:3
0:28 Vargas's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:3
0:35 Watch Leonard move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Vargas off balance. 0:3
0:47 Leonard lands a hard cross! 5:3
0:47 Vargas is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 5:3
0:56 Vargas is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 5:3
0:59 Leonard is really focused in this round. 5:3
1:03 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Vargas seemed to get the better of it. 7:6
1:17 A quick jab to the body scores for Leonard 9:6
1:35 Oh!!! Ray Leonard unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 13:6
1:35 Vargas looks shaken! 13:6
1:51 It's a sweet uppercut by Leonard! He snapped Vargas's head straight back with that punch! 17:6
1:51 Vargas appears shaken by that punch! 17:6
2:08 Leonard is clinching... Vargas is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 17:6
2:17 Now they break clean. 17:6
2:33 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 21:6
2:33 Those punches hurt Vargas and he looks to hang on. 21:6
2:58 Leonard lands a crushing hook! 25:6
2:58 Vargas is clutching his side! 25:6
3:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 25:6
3:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 26:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Leonard's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Fernando Vargas drills Leonard with a left and right and another left. 0:2
0:35 Leonard lands a hard hook! 5:2
0:35 Vargas was stunned by that blow! 5:2
0:45 Vargas has Ray Leonard cornered! 5:2
0:45 Vargas rocks Leonard with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 5:5
0:49 Neither fighter has much left... 5:5
0:49 Ray Leonard's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:5
1:04 Vargas misses with that hook. 5:5
1:06 A cross to body by Leonard gets through. 7:5
1:28 Fernando Vargas slips out of a corner, as Leonard attempts to trap him. 7:5
1:44 Vargas comes in low. Leonard puts a headlock on him. Steele knocks Leonard's arm off Vargas's head. 7:5
1:53 Leonard pushes Vargas away. 7:5
2:02 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Vargas protects his body well. 7:5
2:09 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:5
2:17 Vargas fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:5
2:20 Ray Leonard throws another good combination that temporarily slows Vargas. 9:5
2:36 Vargas cranks a hard cross to the body of Leonard. 9:8
2:46 Ray Leonard stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 11:8
3:00 Vargas takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 15:8
3:00 Vargas seems to have been hurt by that punch! 15:8
3:00 It appears as if Vargas has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:8
3:00 Ray Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 15:8
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 15:9
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Leonard is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Leonard still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Leonard lands a wicked hook! 4:0
0:12 Vargas looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:27 Leonard wraps up Vargas. 4:0
0:31 Steele moves them apart. 4:0
0:36 Vargas steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:0
0:44 That punch actually went behind Leonard's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Vargas. 4:0
0:51 Leonard's jab connects to Vargas's head 6:0
1:05 Steele has to pull the fighters away from each other as Vargas locks up Leonard's arms. 6:0
1:14 Steele pries them apart. 6:0
1:24 Ray Leonard and Vargas are in a clinch, Steele hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:0
1:33 Steele breaks them up... 6:0
1:43 Leonard lands a jab to the midsection 8:0
2:00 Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Vargas's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:0
2:02 Leonard delivers a solid cross to the body of Vargas. 11:0
2:07 Vargas seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 11:0
2:16 Vargas misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:0
2:18 Leonard connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 13:0
2:33 Vargas retreats into the far corner. 13:0
2:33 Leonard slips in a quick cross. 15:0
2:47 Leonard is challenging Vargas to fight him and quit clinching. 15:0
2:52 Vargas uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 15:0
3:00 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Vargas. 15:0
3:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 15:0
3:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 14:1
Fight Result
Here's Michael Buffer with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
John Parish Jr., United States scores the bout 97 to 94
John Coyle, England scores it 96 to 95
Carol Castellano, United States scores the fight 97 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Ray Leonard!
Score Cards
John Parish Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 97
Fernando Vargas 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 94
John Coyle Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Fernando Vargas 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 95
Carol Castellano Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 97
Fernando Vargas 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 27 30 30 29 27 27 30 30 30 30 290
Fernando Vargas 30 30 27 28 30 30 27 27 27 27 283
Statistics
Categories Ray Leonard Fernando Vargas
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.70 2.70
Hooks / Round 4.40 4.70
Crosses / Round 4.70 3.80
Combinations / Round 8.10 3.70
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 30.60 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 72.30 24.20
Punching Accuracy 29.7% 42.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 0 5 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Parish Jr. (United States), John Coyle (England) and Carol Castellano (United States), ring card girl is Shana Marie, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Ray Leonard - Record: 4-0-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Fernando Vargas - Record: 1-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:15 That combination from Leonard just missed. 0:0
0:17 Vargas goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 0:2
0:31 Vargas slides into the corner... 0:2
0:35 Leonard looks to work the body, but Vargas covers up nicely. 0:2
0:52 Leonard tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Vargas blocks it. 0:2
0:58 Vargas drops the right hand flush on Leonard's chin! 0:6
0:58 Leonard's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:6
1:10 Leonard has Vargas blocked in! 0:6
1:15 Ray Leonard is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:6
1:19 Vargas is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:6
1:26 Leonard is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:6
1:37 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:6
1:41 Leonard shoots the jab into the chest of Vargas. 2:6
2:03 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:6
2:07 Steele is shouting at Ray Leonard to break! 2:6
2:12 Ray Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:6
2:21 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:6
2:26 Leonard misses with that punch. 4:6
2:33 Vargas pushes Leonard away, looking for more space to work in. 4:6
2:41 Leonard is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Vargas can't throw punches, I guess. 4:6
2:52 Steele has to break them apart. 4:6
2:57 This has been a very close round 4:6
3:00 Ray Leonard is trapped in his opponents corner... 4:6
3:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 5:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Bill Delaney was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Leonard retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:09 Vargas bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:22 Vargas pins Leonard in the corner! 0:2
0:22 Vargas blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Leonard and you could see him wince in pain. 0:5
0:32 Leonard misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:5
0:42 Leonard rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Fernando Vargas. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 5:5
0:54 Vargas takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 5:8
1:06 Fernando Vargas gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 5:8
1:11 Vargas connects with a solid uppercut! 5:12
1:11 Leonard's knee almost touched the canvas... 5:12
1:19 Vargas doesn't have to look for Leonard this round as He is right there in front of him. 5:12
1:27 Leonard backs into the right corner. 5:12
1:32 Fernando Vargas brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:12
1:40 Leonard gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Vargas backs away. 8:12
1:58 Ray Leonard lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Vargas's defense. 11:12
2:27 Vargas slides along the far ropes. 11:12
2:32 Vargas is forced into his own corner... 11:12
2:32 Vargas eats a left-right from Leonard 13:12
2:41 Leonard lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 15:12
2:55 Leonard's misses as Vargas backpedals away. 15:12
2:57 Fernando Vargas buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Leonard 15:15
3:00 A small mouse has formed under Leonard's right eye. 15:15
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 16:16
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:11 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Vargas. 0:0
0:18 Leonard received a pep talk from Bill Delaney before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:25 Leonard is clinching... 0:0
0:29 Vargas pushes Leonard away. 0:0
0:38 Vargas is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Leonard. 0:0
0:43 Leonard steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:55 Leonard connects with a nasty uppercut! 4:0
0:55 Vargas looks stunned! 4:0
1:04 Vargas retreats to his opponents corner... 4:0
1:09 That combination from Leonard has some power behind it! 8:0
1:09 Vargas took far too many hard shots from Leonard in that flurry and he is hurt! 8:0
1:29 Leonard is giving Vargas a lot of side-to-side movement. 8:0
1:45 Leonard fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 11:0
1:57 Leonard is really focused in this round. 11:0
2:01 Vargas retreats into a neutral corner. 11:0
2:05 Leonard fires a volley of punches but Vargas was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:0
2:15 Leonard rips a hook to the body. 13:0
2:24 Vargas has Leonard cornered! 13:0
2:29 Vargas voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 13:0
2:33 Vargas's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 13:0
2:37 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 15:0
2:55 Leonard just comes up short with the cross. 15:0
2:57 Leonard takes a right to the body. 15:2
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 15:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Bill Delaney seemed to pump up Ray Leonard between rounds. 0:0
0:10 Vargas lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:10 Leonard suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:28 Vargas pummels Leonard, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 0:8
0:28 How is Leonard standing after those shots? 0:8
0:33 The swelling under Leonard's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:8
0:38 Vargas backs into his own corner... 0:8
0:42 Leonard leaves the jab just short. 0:8
0:54 Vargas misses wildly with the Hook. 0:8
0:56 Leonard ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 3:8
1:09 Leonard has Vargas pinned! 3:8
1:09 Leonard lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Vargas's ribs. 6:8
1:23 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Vargas. 6:8
1:29 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:8
1:37 Leonard lands a vicious cross! 11:8
1:37 Vargas is trying to regroup after that punch... 11:8
1:50 Fernando Vargas has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 11:11
2:04 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 11:11
2:13 The Referee breaks it up... 11:11
2:23 Vargas misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:11
2:25 Leonard gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 13:11
2:41 Vargas misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 13:11
2:52 Leonard lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 16:11
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 16:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Leonard is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:14 Vargas is trying to put his punches together and he tags Leonard with a nice combination of punches. 0:2
0:24 Vargas moves into the lower corner. 0:2
0:28 Leonard fires and misses. 0:2
0:30 Vargas lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:4
0:48 Leonard can't score with short uppercut inside. Fernando Vargas got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
0:55 A big combination from Vargas lands with serious impact! 0:8
0:55 Several solid punches score and Leonard is rattled! 0:8
1:23 Leonard misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:8
1:30 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:8
1:38 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Vargas chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:8
1:45 Vargas gets his head on the chest of Leonard as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 0:10
1:50 Leonard's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 0:10
2:00 Vargas has Leonard trapped! 0:10
2:05 Vargas wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 0:10
2:12 Leonard throws a crushing right to Vargas's jaw! 4:10
2:12 Leonard has Vargas in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:10
2:25 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:10
2:25 Leonard lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:10
2:39 Leonard throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Vargas but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:10
2:41 Fernando Vargas moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:12
2:53 Vargas is really focused in this round. 6:12
3:00 Leonard grabs Vargas's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Steele has to force Leonard to let go. 6:12
3:00 * The referee is cautioning Leonard about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Steele isn't going to let it happen. 6:12
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 5:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard and Vargas square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Leonard'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 Leonard rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:11 Fernando Vargas is breathing heavily... 2:0
0:19 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 4:2
0:23 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Leonard. 4:2
0:27 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 4:2
0:34 Vargas holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 4:2
0:43 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:2
0:52 Leonard fires and misses. 4:2
0:54 Vargas lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:4
1:11 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:4
1:21 Leonard scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 8:4
1:25 Vargas looks to be out of gas at this point. 8:4
1:38 Vargas scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 8:6
1:47 Leonard has Vargas trapped in the far left neutral corner... 8:6
1:51 Leonard darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:6
2:00 Vargas picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 8:6
2:08 Leonard is really focused in this round. 8:6
2:11 Vargas slides into a neutral corner... 8:6
2:16 Leonard grabs and holds Vargas... 8:6
2:20 Steele separates them. 8:6
2:25 Vargas is blocked in his own corner... 8:6
2:30 Vargas uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ray Leonard tries vainly to score. 8:6
2:36 Vargas lands a crushing jab! 8:10
2:36 How is Ray Leonard standing after that? 8:10
2:53 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 8:10
3:00 Vargas backs into a neutral corner. 8:10
3:00 The fighters are tied up. Leonard tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:10
3:00 Steele separates the two fighters. 8:10
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Leonard'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
0:16 Leonard lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Vargas. 2:0
0:32 Leonard throws a punch and lands. Vargas scores with a counter. Looks like Leonard was a little more effective. 5:2
0:48 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:2
1:02 Vargas is protecting the body nicely as Leonard fails to score inside. 5:2
1:13 Leonard backs off to hitch up his trunks. 5:2
1:25 Leonard fires a lead right that Vargas manages to avoid. 5:2
1:32 Vargas connects with a violent cross! 5:6
1:32 That's the punch Vargas hoped to land! Leonard looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:6
1:51 Ray Leonard lands a powerful cross right on the button! 10:6
1:51 That punch really rocked Vargas! 10:6
2:09 Leonard and Vargas go toe to toe with Leonard getting the better of it. 13:8
2:14 Leonard's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Fernando Vargas. 13:8
2:21 Vargas's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Leonard. 16:8
2:34 Vargas is trapped in the corner... 16:8
2:34 The fighters are throwing punches now! Ray Leonard is being much more effective in this exchange. 19:10
2:47 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Vargas had his elbows tucked in nicely. 19:10
2:49 Vargas scores with a hook to the side of the head. 19:12
2:59 Ray Leonard traps Vargas in the corner! 19:12
3:00 Leonard swings...and misses. 19:12
3:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:12
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 20:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vargas was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Bill Delaney not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Vargas. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Leonard is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:06 Vargas throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 0:3
0:11 Leonard is starting to fatigue... 0:3
0:11 Ray Leonard's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:3
0:19 Fernando Vargas moves into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:23 Leonard is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Fernando Vargas's defense. 0:3
0:28 Vargas's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:3
0:35 Watch Leonard move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Vargas off balance. 0:3
0:47 Leonard lands a hard cross! 5:3
0:47 Vargas is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 5:3
0:56 Vargas is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 5:3
0:59 Leonard is really focused in this round. 5:3
1:03 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Vargas seemed to get the better of it. 7:6
1:17 A quick jab to the body scores for Leonard 9:6
1:35 Oh!!! Ray Leonard unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 13:6
1:35 Vargas looks shaken! 13:6
1:51 It's a sweet uppercut by Leonard! He snapped Vargas's head straight back with that punch! 17:6
1:51 Vargas appears shaken by that punch! 17:6
2:08 Leonard is clinching... Vargas is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 17:6
2:17 Now they break clean. 17:6
2:33 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 21:6
2:33 Those punches hurt Vargas and he looks to hang on. 21:6
2:58 Leonard lands a crushing hook! 25:6
2:58 Vargas is clutching his side! 25:6
3:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 25:6
3:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 26:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Leonard's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Fernando Vargas drills Leonard with a left and right and another left. 0:2
0:35 Leonard lands a hard hook! 5:2
0:35 Vargas was stunned by that blow! 5:2
0:45 Vargas has Ray Leonard cornered! 5:2
0:45 Vargas rocks Leonard with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 5:5
0:49 Neither fighter has much left... 5:5
0:49 Ray Leonard's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:5
1:04 Vargas misses with that hook. 5:5
1:06 A cross to body by Leonard gets through. 7:5
1:28 Fernando Vargas slips out of a corner, as Leonard attempts to trap him. 7:5
1:44 Vargas comes in low. Leonard puts a headlock on him. Steele knocks Leonard's arm off Vargas's head. 7:5
1:53 Leonard pushes Vargas away. 7:5
2:02 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Vargas protects his body well. 7:5
2:09 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:5
2:17 Vargas fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:5
2:20 Ray Leonard throws another good combination that temporarily slows Vargas. 9:5
2:36 Vargas cranks a hard cross to the body of Leonard. 9:8
2:46 Ray Leonard stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 11:8
3:00 Vargas takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 15:8
3:00 Vargas seems to have been hurt by that punch! 15:8
3:00 It appears as if Vargas has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:8
3:00 Ray Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 15:8
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 15:9
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Leonard is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Leonard still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Leonard lands a wicked hook! 4:0
0:12 Vargas looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:27 Leonard wraps up Vargas. 4:0
0:31 Steele moves them apart. 4:0
0:36 Vargas steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:0
0:44 That punch actually went behind Leonard's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Vargas. 4:0
0:51 Leonard's jab connects to Vargas's head 6:0
1:05 Steele has to pull the fighters away from each other as Vargas locks up Leonard's arms. 6:0
1:14 Steele pries them apart. 6:0
1:24 Ray Leonard and Vargas are in a clinch, Steele hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:0
1:33 Steele breaks them up... 6:0
1:43 Leonard lands a jab to the midsection 8:0
2:00 Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Vargas's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:0
2:02 Leonard delivers a solid cross to the body of Vargas. 11:0
2:07 Vargas seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 11:0
2:16 Vargas misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:0
2:18 Leonard connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 13:0
2:33 Vargas retreats into the far corner. 13:0
2:33 Leonard slips in a quick cross. 15:0
2:47 Leonard is challenging Vargas to fight him and quit clinching. 15:0
2:52 Vargas uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 15:0
3:00 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Vargas. 15:0
3:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 15:0
3:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 14:1
Fight Result
Here's Michael Buffer with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
John Parish Jr., United States scores the bout 97 to 94
John Coyle, England scores it 96 to 95
Carol Castellano, United States scores the fight 97 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Ray Leonard!
Score Cards
John Parish Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 97
Fernando Vargas 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 94
John Coyle Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Fernando Vargas 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 95
Carol Castellano Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 97
Fernando Vargas 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ray Leonard 27 30 30 29 27 27 30 30 30 30 290
Fernando Vargas 30 30 27 28 30 30 27 27 27 27 283
Statistics
Categories Ray Leonard Fernando Vargas
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.70 2.70
Hooks / Round 4.40 4.70
Crosses / Round 4.70 3.80
Combinations / Round 8.10 3.70
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 30.60 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 72.30 24.20
Punching Accuracy 29.7% 42.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 0 5 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 1 / 0
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Re: MW SEASON Week 4 fights 13-18
Stanley Ketchel vs Jorge Castro
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Derek Milham, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jack Woodburn (Canada), Robert Bish (United States) and Kazumasa Kuwata (Japan), ring card girl is Jane Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Jorge Castro - Record: 1-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel continues to follow Castro about the ring. 0:0
0:22 Ketchel throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jorge Castro but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:24 The fighters are grappling inside. Now Castro works free and lands a hard hook to the head. 0:3
0:38 Ketchel doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:3
0:54 Castro retreats into the left corner. 0:3
0:58 Ketchel scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:3
0:58 Castro appears shaken by those punches! 5:3
1:07 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 5:3
1:12 Ketchel cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Castro had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:3
1:22 Castro steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:3
1:26 Ketchel is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 5:3
1:32 Ketchel connects with a wicked hook to the head. 8:3
1:46 Ketchel patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Castro little room to move. 8:3
1:54 Castro slides into the corner... 8:3
1:54 Castro tastes Ketchel's jab 10:3
2:10 Ketchel misses with that combination. 10:3
2:13 Castro rips off a hook to Ketchel's mid section. 10:6
2:32 The uppercut just landed by Ketchel is a nice weapon on the inside. 12:6
2:42 Castro has Ketchel cornered! 12:6
2:46 Jorge Castro dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ketchel back on his heels! 12:10
2:46 Stanley Ketchel looks shaken! 12:10
3:00 Jorge Castro fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:10
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 14:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Castro rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 A big cross from Ketchel lands with serious impact! 4:0
0:13 Castro is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:27 Castro shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ketchel flush! 4:4
0:27 Ketchel was stunned by that blow! 4:4
0:40 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
0:44 Castro tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
0:51 Castro's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:4
1:03 Castro attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:4
1:06 Ketchel goes downstairs with a right cross. 6:4
1:22 Castro wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ketchel's defense. 6:4
1:24 Ketchel scores with a quick one-two to Castro's midsection 8:4
1:39 Ketchel connects with a nasty cross! 12:4
1:39 Castro looks like he was hurt by that punch! 12:4
1:48 Castro retreats into a neutral corner. 12:4
1:48 Ketchel dips to his left and catches Castro with a nice hook. 15:4
1:57 Castro doesn't have to look for Ketchel this round as He is right there in front of him. 15:4
2:05 Ketchel fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 15:4
2:07 * Castro is blatantly hitting Ketchel while they are locked up and Milham has stopped the action to scold him 15:7
2:29 A quick jab to the body scores for Ketchel 17:7
2:38 Ketchel is forced into his own corner... 17:7
2:43 Jorge Castro voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 17:7
2:48 Ketchel is really focused in this round. 17:7
2:54 Stanley Ketchel misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 19:7
3:00 Ketchel fires and misses. 19:7
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 20:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Castro looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Ketchel catches Castro with a short, powerful hook to the head as Castro tried to move inside. That punch stopped Jorge Castro in his tracks! 3:0
0:23 Ketchel flicks a lead right to the head of Jorge Castro. 5:0
0:37 Milham tries to separate the boxers but Ketchel has a vice-like grip on Castro. 5:0
0:48 Ketchel shoves Castro away. 5:0
1:01 Ketchel picks off the jab thrown by Castro. 5:0
1:09 Ketchel looks to his corner. 5:0
1:21 Castro tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:0
1:23 Ketchel scores with a classic left-right combination. 8:0
1:34 Ketchel is forced into his opponents corner... 8:0
1:39 Castro lands a hard uppercut! 8:4
1:39 Ketchel appears to be stunned! 8:4
1:53 Castro misses with that punch. 8:4
2:00 Ketchel connects with a solid uppercut! 12:4
2:00 Castro looks stunned! 12:4
2:11 Ketchel pins Castro in the corner! 12:4
2:11 Stanley Ketchel scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 14:4
2:28 Castro lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ketchel. 14:4
2:43 Castro doesn't connect with the cross. 14:4
2:50 Ketchel traps Castro in the corner! 14:4
2:54 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Jorge Castro protects his body well. 14:4
2:57 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Castro digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Ketchel. 14:6
3:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 14:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:19 Castro catches Ketchel with a nice cross. 0:3
0:23 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:34 That hook from Castro snapped Ketchel's head back violently! 0:8
0:34 Ketchel looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:8
0:47 Castro lands a smashing hook! 0:13
0:47 Ketchel is suddenly in trouble! 0:13
1:05 * A hook to the jaw has Ketchel hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:13
1:08 The count begins... 0:22
1:08 1 0:22
1:09 2 0:22
1:10 3 0:22
1:11 4 0:22
1:12 5 0:22
1:13 6 0:22
1:14 7 0:22
1:15 8 0:22
1:15 * Ketchel's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 0:22
1:15 Milham seems convinced that Ketchel is ok, and the fight will continue! 0:22
1:15 Castro picks up the pace sensing he can get Ketchel out of there! 0:22
1:24 * Castro is leading with his head and Milham has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:24
1:33 Ketchel staggers backwards and reaches toward his head. Surely, we're going to get some kind of action on the part of the referee, after this obviously intentional head butt from Castro! 0:24
1:33 Castro hurt Ketchel with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 0:24
1:41 Castro snakes the jab through Ketchel's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:26
1:41 Ketchel is dazed as Castro looks to put him away! 0:26
1:55 Ketchel just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:30
1:55 At least two of those shots really hurt Ketchel! 0:30
1:59 * Ketchel starts to go down and Milham grabs him and is stopping the fight! Castro is going to get the TKO victory!! 0:30
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jimmy Lennon is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at the 2:00 mark in Round 4. Your winner by TKO is..
Jorge Castro!
Score Cards
Jack Woodburn Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 10 10 29
Jorge Castro 10 9 9 28
Robert Bish Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 30
Jorge Castro 9 9 9 27
Kazumasa Kuwata Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 30
Jorge Castro 9 9 9 27
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 29 30 30 89
Jorge Castro 28 27 27 82
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Jorge Castro
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 4.25 2.25
Hooks / Round 7.25 6.25
Crosses / Round 7.50 6.00
Combinations / Round 3.25 3.75
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 4.25
Punches Landed / Round 26.25 22.50
Punches Missed / Round 41.75 65.25
Punching Accuracy 38.6% 25.6%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD L
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Derek Milham, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jack Woodburn (Canada), Robert Bish (United States) and Kazumasa Kuwata (Japan), ring card girl is Jane Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Jorge Castro - Record: 1-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel continues to follow Castro about the ring. 0:0
0:22 Ketchel throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jorge Castro but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:24 The fighters are grappling inside. Now Castro works free and lands a hard hook to the head. 0:3
0:38 Ketchel doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:3
0:54 Castro retreats into the left corner. 0:3
0:58 Ketchel scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:3
0:58 Castro appears shaken by those punches! 5:3
1:07 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 5:3
1:12 Ketchel cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Castro had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:3
1:22 Castro steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:3
1:26 Ketchel is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 5:3
1:32 Ketchel connects with a wicked hook to the head. 8:3
1:46 Ketchel patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Castro little room to move. 8:3
1:54 Castro slides into the corner... 8:3
1:54 Castro tastes Ketchel's jab 10:3
2:10 Ketchel misses with that combination. 10:3
2:13 Castro rips off a hook to Ketchel's mid section. 10:6
2:32 The uppercut just landed by Ketchel is a nice weapon on the inside. 12:6
2:42 Castro has Ketchel cornered! 12:6
2:46 Jorge Castro dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ketchel back on his heels! 12:10
2:46 Stanley Ketchel looks shaken! 12:10
3:00 Jorge Castro fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:10
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 14:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Castro rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 A big cross from Ketchel lands with serious impact! 4:0
0:13 Castro is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:27 Castro shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ketchel flush! 4:4
0:27 Ketchel was stunned by that blow! 4:4
0:40 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
0:44 Castro tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
0:51 Castro's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:4
1:03 Castro attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:4
1:06 Ketchel goes downstairs with a right cross. 6:4
1:22 Castro wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ketchel's defense. 6:4
1:24 Ketchel scores with a quick one-two to Castro's midsection 8:4
1:39 Ketchel connects with a nasty cross! 12:4
1:39 Castro looks like he was hurt by that punch! 12:4
1:48 Castro retreats into a neutral corner. 12:4
1:48 Ketchel dips to his left and catches Castro with a nice hook. 15:4
1:57 Castro doesn't have to look for Ketchel this round as He is right there in front of him. 15:4
2:05 Ketchel fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 15:4
2:07 * Castro is blatantly hitting Ketchel while they are locked up and Milham has stopped the action to scold him 15:7
2:29 A quick jab to the body scores for Ketchel 17:7
2:38 Ketchel is forced into his own corner... 17:7
2:43 Jorge Castro voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 17:7
2:48 Ketchel is really focused in this round. 17:7
2:54 Stanley Ketchel misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 19:7
3:00 Ketchel fires and misses. 19:7
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 20:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Castro looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Ketchel catches Castro with a short, powerful hook to the head as Castro tried to move inside. That punch stopped Jorge Castro in his tracks! 3:0
0:23 Ketchel flicks a lead right to the head of Jorge Castro. 5:0
0:37 Milham tries to separate the boxers but Ketchel has a vice-like grip on Castro. 5:0
0:48 Ketchel shoves Castro away. 5:0
1:01 Ketchel picks off the jab thrown by Castro. 5:0
1:09 Ketchel looks to his corner. 5:0
1:21 Castro tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:0
1:23 Ketchel scores with a classic left-right combination. 8:0
1:34 Ketchel is forced into his opponents corner... 8:0
1:39 Castro lands a hard uppercut! 8:4
1:39 Ketchel appears to be stunned! 8:4
1:53 Castro misses with that punch. 8:4
2:00 Ketchel connects with a solid uppercut! 12:4
2:00 Castro looks stunned! 12:4
2:11 Ketchel pins Castro in the corner! 12:4
2:11 Stanley Ketchel scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 14:4
2:28 Castro lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ketchel. 14:4
2:43 Castro doesn't connect with the cross. 14:4
2:50 Ketchel traps Castro in the corner! 14:4
2:54 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Jorge Castro protects his body well. 14:4
2:57 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Castro digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Ketchel. 14:6
3:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 14:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:19 Castro catches Ketchel with a nice cross. 0:3
0:23 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:34 That hook from Castro snapped Ketchel's head back violently! 0:8
0:34 Ketchel looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:8
0:47 Castro lands a smashing hook! 0:13
0:47 Ketchel is suddenly in trouble! 0:13
1:05 * A hook to the jaw has Ketchel hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:13
1:08 The count begins... 0:22
1:08 1 0:22
1:09 2 0:22
1:10 3 0:22
1:11 4 0:22
1:12 5 0:22
1:13 6 0:22
1:14 7 0:22
1:15 8 0:22
1:15 * Ketchel's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 0:22
1:15 Milham seems convinced that Ketchel is ok, and the fight will continue! 0:22
1:15 Castro picks up the pace sensing he can get Ketchel out of there! 0:22
1:24 * Castro is leading with his head and Milham has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:24
1:33 Ketchel staggers backwards and reaches toward his head. Surely, we're going to get some kind of action on the part of the referee, after this obviously intentional head butt from Castro! 0:24
1:33 Castro hurt Ketchel with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 0:24
1:41 Castro snakes the jab through Ketchel's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:26
1:41 Ketchel is dazed as Castro looks to put him away! 0:26
1:55 Ketchel just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:30
1:55 At least two of those shots really hurt Ketchel! 0:30
1:59 * Ketchel starts to go down and Milham grabs him and is stopping the fight! Castro is going to get the TKO victory!! 0:30
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jimmy Lennon is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at the 2:00 mark in Round 4. Your winner by TKO is..
Jorge Castro!
Score Cards
Jack Woodburn Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 10 10 29
Jorge Castro 10 9 9 28
Robert Bish Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 30
Jorge Castro 9 9 9 27
Kazumasa Kuwata Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 30
Jorge Castro 9 9 9 27
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 29 30 30 89
Jorge Castro 28 27 27 82
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Jorge Castro
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 4.25 2.25
Hooks / Round 7.25 6.25
Crosses / Round 7.50 6.00
Combinations / Round 3.25 3.75
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 4.25
Punches Landed / Round 26.25 22.50
Punches Missed / Round 41.75 65.25
Punching Accuracy 38.6% 25.6%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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Re: MW SEASON Week 4 fights 13-18
Emile Griffith vs Carmelo Bossi
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Michael Griffin, the bout will be scored by three judges: William James (United States), Joel Dovenbarger (United States) and Uriel Aguilera (Colombia), ring card girl is Eileen Podesky, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Emile Griffith - Record: 2-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Carmelo Bossi - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:11 Griffith is motioning with his gloves for Carmelo Bossi to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:14 Carmelo Bossi has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:21 Bossi is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:31 Bossi is protecting the body nicely as Griffith fails to score inside. 0:0
0:34 Griffith tastes Bossi's jab 0:2
0:47 Griffith voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
0:59 Bossi slips in a jab to the body 0:4
1:16 Griffith tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bossi blocks it. 0:4
1:23 Griffith slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
1:28 Bossi cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Griffith had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
1:42 Griffith picks off the hook by Bossi. 0:4
1:51 Griffith steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:4
1:54 Bossi goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 0:6
2:04 Bossi shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:8
2:21 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Griffith! 0:8
2:23 Carmelo Bossi connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:10
2:35 Griffith said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:10
2:41 Griffith backs into a neutral corner. 0:10
2:41 Carmelo Bossi sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:12
2:57 Those were mostly arm punches from Bossi but several got through. 0:14
3:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 2:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffith is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 John David Jackson really gave it to Griffith between rounds, but Griffith's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:14 Griffith tries to muscle inside but Bossi clinches him. 0:0
0:19 Griffin moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:23 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Bossi has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:28 Bossi just misses with a huge shot as Griffith chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:43 Bossi tries to drop the right hand over the top but Emile Griffith ducks under it. 0:0
0:45 Griffith's cross finds a home on Bossi's jaw. 2:0
1:02 Griffith is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
1:06 Griffith backs into the right corner. 2:0
1:06 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Bossi digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Emile Griffith. 2:2
1:31 Bossi dances gracefully across the canvas 2:2
1:37 Bossi bangs a right cross off the face of Griffith. 2:4
2:00 Bossi ties up Griffith... 2:4
2:04 Now they break clean. 2:4
2:09 Not much happening at the moment. 2:4
2:16 Griffith works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:4
2:28 Bossi fires a volley of punches but Griffith was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:4
2:34 Bossi is really focused in this round. 2:4
2:43 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:4
2:52 Griffith tries to get free... Here comes Griffin to break them up... 2:4
2:57 Emile Griffith takes a cross to the head from Bossi. 2:6
3:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 3:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffith looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Griffith wings a big left hand at Bossi but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:20 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Griffith who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
0:36 Griffith's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 2:0
0:43 Griffith fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:50 Griffith has Bossi cornered! 2:0
0:54 Griffith doesn't connect with the jab. 2:0
1:01 Griffith had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 5:2
1:15 Emile Griffith is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:2
1:19 Griffith is really focused in this round. 5:2
1:33 Griffith is flicking the jab, trying to keep Bossi at long range. 5:2
1:37 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:2
1:45 Griffith is moving like a ghost out there, as Bossi trys in vain to corner him 5:2
1:56 Griffith misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:2
2:03 Griffith and Bossi are leaning on one another, and referee Griffin pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 5:2
2:06 * Griffin steps in and admonishes Griffith for a low blow. 7:2
2:25 Bossi is pinned in his opponents corner... 7:2
2:29 Emile Griffith brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:2
2:34 Bossi sneaks home the right cross. 7:4
2:47 The action is back in the center of the ring. 7:4
2:47 Griffith moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:4
3:00 Griffith is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Bossi's defense. 9:4
3:00 Griffin motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 11:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 John David Jackson was extremely upbeat during the break with Griffith providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Bossi can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:15 Emile Griffith fires a punch over the jab of Bossi and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:25 Bossi bangs the uppercut home. 2:2
0:37 Griffith scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:2
0:53 Griffith fires a left hand that Carmelo Bossi takes high on the shoulder. 4:2
0:55 Bossi lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Griffith. 4:4
1:05 Griffith slides into the corner... 4:4
1:09 Griffin yells at the fighters to separate but Bossi and Griffith are a tangle of arms. 4:4
1:14 Griffin has to separate the two... 4:4
1:19 Bossi backs into his own corner... 4:4
1:19 Griffith lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 6:4
1:32 Bossi is either lucky or has radar. Griffith's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:4
1:35 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Carmelo Bossi lands the right hand. 6:6
1:47 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Griffith had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 9:8
2:04 Griffith eats a short cross from Bossi amd backs away. 9:10
2:13 Griffith has Bossi blocked in! 9:10
2:13 Griffith lands a rapier like jab to the head of Bossi 11:10
2:26 Griffith circles around the ring. 11:10
2:31 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 11:10
2:38 Griffith traps Bossi in the corner! 11:10
2:38 Griffith lands a nice cross but Bossi turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 13:10
2:52 Bossi misses wildly with the Hook. 13:10
3:00 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 13:10
3:00 Emile Griffith grabs Bossi's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Griffin has to force Emile Griffith to let go. 13:10
3:00 Griffin has to break the clinch. 13:10
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 14:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Griffith gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Bossi with an uppercut. 2:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:21 Darkie Smith seemed to pump up Bossi between rounds. 2:0
0:22 Carmelo Bossi lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:2
0:32 Griffith pins Carmelo Bossi in the corner! 2:2
0:36 Emile Griffith grabs Bossi. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:2
0:45 Griffin pries them apart. 2:2
0:57 Bossi has Griffith trapped! 2:2
1:02 That punch actually went behind Griffith's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bossi. 2:2
1:13 Griffith moves to the center of the Ring taunting Carmelo Bossi with his hands by his sides. 2:2
1:21 A quick jab from Bossi connects. 2:4
1:21 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Griffith because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 2:6
1:21 Bad luck for him! The cut appears to be an ugly one and it's above the left eyebrow. If his corner can't staunch the gash, Griffith could end up having vision problems for the remainder of the fight. 2:6
1:21 * 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 Griffith's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Griffin is escorting Griffith over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 2:6
1:21 * Well, after talking a long look at Griffith's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 5. 2:6
1:44 * Bossi has Griffith in a headlock as he rains down punches, Griffin breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 2:9
2:11 Griffith looks to work the body, but Bossi covers up nicely. 2:9
2:14 Bossi lands a stinging jab. 2:11
2:26 Bossi is really focused in this round. 2:11
2:29 Bossi scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:13
2:49 Bossi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Griffith. 2:13
2:56 The uppercut just landed by Bossi is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:15
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 3:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Griffith's corner men worked their magic on his's cut above the left eyebrow. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:08 A cross lands for Bossi. Griffith didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:26 Bossi is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Griffith attempts to move inside on him. 0:2
0:35 Bossi tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:4
0:49 Bossi misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:4
1:00 Bossi just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
1:03 Griffith throws another good combination that temporarily slows Carmelo Bossi. 2:4
1:12 Griffith moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
1:17 Bossi pins Griffith's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:4
1:27 Bossi shoves Griffith away. 2:4
1:37 Emile Griffith's misses as Carmelo Bossi backpedals away. 2:4
1:40 Bossi snakes the jab through Griffith's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:6
1:58 Bossi and Griffith are in a clinch, Griffin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:6
2:08 Griffin has to break them apart. 2:6
2:20 Emile Griffith's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 2:6
2:24 Carmelo Bossi retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
2:28 Emile Griffith lets his hands go inside, but Bossi protects his body well. 2:6
2:30 Bossi lands a stinging jab. 2:8
2:44 Bossi wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Griffith's defense. 2:8
2:46 Griffith wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:8
3:00 It looks like Bossi has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:8
3:00 The Referee has to get between Griffith and Bossi as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 4:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffith rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:12 Griffith has Carmelo Bossi pinned! 0:0
0:16 Griffith ties up Bossi. 0:0
0:21 Griffin is shouting at Griffith to break! 0:0
0:29 Bossi glances a hook off Griffith's side. 0:2
0:38 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:2
0:38 Griffith shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
0:50 Bossi moves into the left corner. 2:2
0:50 Griffith goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 5:2
1:08 Griffith is clinching... 5:2
1:12 Griffin breaks them up... 5:2
1:33 Bossi misses with that hook. 5:2
1:40 Griffith lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:2
1:49 The fighters are throwing punches now! Griffith is being much more effective in this exchange. 10:4
2:04 Griffith's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 12:4
2:14 Emile Griffith works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 14:4
2:24 Griffith is keeping away from the ropes. 14:4
2:28 Griffith tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:4
2:31 Bossi bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 14:6
2:40 Bossi doesn't have to look for Griffith this round as He is right there in front of him. 14:6
2:46 Emile Griffith traps Bossi in the corner! 14:6
2:46 Griffith catches Bossi with a right hand to the face. 16:6
2:56 Griffith gets inside and fires a hook to Bossi's body. 18:6
3:00 There's the bell. Griffith wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 18:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Bossi's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Bossi uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Griffith tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:32 Griffith does a great job of moving as Carmelo Bossi tries to work inside. 0:0
0:43 Bossi is challenging Griffith to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:48 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:53 Griffith lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
1:09 Griffith throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bossi but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
1:12 Bossi's jab connects to Griffith's head 2:2
1:25 Griffith whiffs with the combination. 2:2
1:28 Bossi lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:4
1:37 Griffith has Bossi trapped in the near neutral corner... 2:4
1:41 Look out! That was a straight right by Griffith! 6:4
1:41 Bossi is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 6:4
1:55 That was a violent straight right by Griffith! 10:4
1:55 Bossi is suddenly in trouble! 10:4
2:04 Bossi retreats into the lower right corner. 10:4
2:09 Griffith bounces off the ropes, challenging Bossi to come get him. 10:4
2:16 Emile Griffith pins Bossi in the corner! 10:4
2:16 A flurry of light blows from Griffith scores to the body. 12:4
2:35 Considering the clinch Carmelo Bossi has on Griffith it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Emile Griffith pushes him away. 12:4
2:39 Griffin separates the two fighters. 12:4
2:49 Griffith tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 12:4
2:51 Bossi is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 12:6
3:00 Griffin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Griffith locks up Carmelo Bossi's arms. 12:6
3:00 * Griffith is leaning on the back of Bossi's neck and Griffin has seen enough as he issues a warning. 12:6
3:00 Bossi shows Griffith his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 12:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Griffith's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Griffith got some great advice from John David Jackson between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:09 Bossi has Griffith trapped! 0:0
0:09 Both fighters move in close as Bossi goes to the body with an uppercut. 0:2
0:14 Griffith is breathing heavily... 0:2
0:18 Darkie Smith implored Bossi to stay busy, to do more but Bossi's mind seems elsewhere. 0:2
0:23 The quickness and footwork of Bossi is definitely keeping Griffith off balance. 0:2
0:32 Griffith lands a crushing hook! 4:2
0:32 Bossi is staggered... 4:2
0:49 Bossi throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:2
0:51 Griffith gets his head on the chest of Bossi as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:2
1:04 Emile Griffith is trapped in his own corner... 6:2
1:08 Bossi is moving around the ring nicely. 6:2
1:19 That cross from Emile Griffith has some power behind it! 10:2
1:19 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Bossi is trying to hang on... 10:2
1:28 Bossi has Griffith blocked in! 10:2
1:32 Bossi is really fluid in his movement. 10:2
1:44 Griffith misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:2
1:46 Bossi scores with a nice right cross. 10:4
2:00 Bossi fires a shot, but it glances off Emile Griffith's shoulder. 10:4
2:12 Griffith lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bossi. 10:4
2:24 Griffith fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:4
2:26 Bossi throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 10:6
2:40 Bossi takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 14:6
2:40 Bossi was shaken by that blow! 14:6
2:54 Bossi's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 14:6
2:58 Carmelo Bossi has Griffith pinned! 14:6
3:00 Bossi ends up behind Griffith as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 14:6
3:00 Griffith seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:6
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 14:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:10 Bossi and Griffith swap blows with neither taking a step back. 2:2
0:19 Bossi received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:2
0:19 Griffith lands the lead cross. 4:2
0:29 Bossi throws a punch and lands. Griffith scores with a counter. Looks like Bossi was a little more effective. 6:5
0:33 Griffith is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 6:5
0:38 Griffith lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 8:5
0:52 Bossi attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:5
0:55 Griffith gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Bossi. 10:5
1:12 Bossi picks off the jab thrown by Griffith. 10:5
1:14 Bossi pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 10:7
1:30 Griffith scores with a cross to the ribs. 12:7
1:44 These guys are really going at it but Bossi looks to be getting the worse of it. 15:9
1:49 Bossi is slowing up... 15:9
1:54 Bossi backs into a neutral corner. 15:9
1:58 Griffith is holding on to Bossi. He seems to be taking a breather. 15:9
2:13 Carmelo Bossi works his way free! 15:9
2:18 Bossi moves into a neutral corner. 15:9
2:23 Griffith is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Bossi to chase him. 15:9
2:32 Griffith is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Bossi 15:9
2:37 Bossi is trapped in his opponents corner... 15:9
2:37 Griffith flicks a jab to Bossi's stomach 17:9
2:53 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 17:9
2:58 Griffith wraps up Bossi. 17:9
3:00 Griffin separates the two... 17:9
3:00 Griffith appears to have this fight under control. 17:9
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. 18:9
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Pass
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
William James, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Emile Griffith
Joel Dovenbarger, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Carmelo Bossi
Uriel Aguilera, Colombia scores the bout 96 to 94 for ...
...Emile Griffith
Your winner by split decision is Emile Griffith!
Score Cards
William James Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Emile Griffith 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Carmelo Bossi 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 94
Joel Dovenbarger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Emile Griffith 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 95
Carmelo Bossi 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 96
Uriel Aguilera Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Emile Griffith 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Carmelo Bossi 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Emile Griffith 27 28 29 29 27 27 30 30 30 30 287
Carmelo Bossi 30 30 28 28 30 30 27 27 27 27 284
Statistics
Categories Emile Griffith Carmelo Bossi
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.10 4.60
Hooks / Round 4.00 5.60
Crosses / Round 6.00 4.90
Combinations / Round 7.20 4.80
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 24.80 23.70
Punches Missed / Round 57.10 46.60
Punching Accuracy 30.3% 33.7%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
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 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 1 / 1 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 8 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Michael Griffin, the bout will be scored by three judges: William James (United States), Joel Dovenbarger (United States) and Uriel Aguilera (Colombia), ring card girl is Eileen Podesky, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Emile Griffith - Record: 2-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Carmelo Bossi - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:11 Griffith is motioning with his gloves for Carmelo Bossi to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:14 Carmelo Bossi has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:21 Bossi is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:31 Bossi is protecting the body nicely as Griffith fails to score inside. 0:0
0:34 Griffith tastes Bossi's jab 0:2
0:47 Griffith voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
0:59 Bossi slips in a jab to the body 0:4
1:16 Griffith tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bossi blocks it. 0:4
1:23 Griffith slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
1:28 Bossi cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Griffith had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
1:42 Griffith picks off the hook by Bossi. 0:4
1:51 Griffith steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:4
1:54 Bossi goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 0:6
2:04 Bossi shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:8
2:21 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Griffith! 0:8
2:23 Carmelo Bossi connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:10
2:35 Griffith said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:10
2:41 Griffith backs into a neutral corner. 0:10
2:41 Carmelo Bossi sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:12
2:57 Those were mostly arm punches from Bossi but several got through. 0:14
3:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 2:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffith is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 John David Jackson really gave it to Griffith between rounds, but Griffith's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:14 Griffith tries to muscle inside but Bossi clinches him. 0:0
0:19 Griffin moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:23 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Bossi has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:28 Bossi just misses with a huge shot as Griffith chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:43 Bossi tries to drop the right hand over the top but Emile Griffith ducks under it. 0:0
0:45 Griffith's cross finds a home on Bossi's jaw. 2:0
1:02 Griffith is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
1:06 Griffith backs into the right corner. 2:0
1:06 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Bossi digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Emile Griffith. 2:2
1:31 Bossi dances gracefully across the canvas 2:2
1:37 Bossi bangs a right cross off the face of Griffith. 2:4
2:00 Bossi ties up Griffith... 2:4
2:04 Now they break clean. 2:4
2:09 Not much happening at the moment. 2:4
2:16 Griffith works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:4
2:28 Bossi fires a volley of punches but Griffith was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:4
2:34 Bossi is really focused in this round. 2:4
2:43 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:4
2:52 Griffith tries to get free... Here comes Griffin to break them up... 2:4
2:57 Emile Griffith takes a cross to the head from Bossi. 2:6
3:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 3:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffith looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Griffith wings a big left hand at Bossi but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:20 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Griffith who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
0:36 Griffith's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 2:0
0:43 Griffith fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:50 Griffith has Bossi cornered! 2:0
0:54 Griffith doesn't connect with the jab. 2:0
1:01 Griffith had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 5:2
1:15 Emile Griffith is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:2
1:19 Griffith is really focused in this round. 5:2
1:33 Griffith is flicking the jab, trying to keep Bossi at long range. 5:2
1:37 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:2
1:45 Griffith is moving like a ghost out there, as Bossi trys in vain to corner him 5:2
1:56 Griffith misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:2
2:03 Griffith and Bossi are leaning on one another, and referee Griffin pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 5:2
2:06 * Griffin steps in and admonishes Griffith for a low blow. 7:2
2:25 Bossi is pinned in his opponents corner... 7:2
2:29 Emile Griffith brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:2
2:34 Bossi sneaks home the right cross. 7:4
2:47 The action is back in the center of the ring. 7:4
2:47 Griffith moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:4
3:00 Griffith is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Bossi's defense. 9:4
3:00 Griffin motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 11:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 John David Jackson was extremely upbeat during the break with Griffith providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Bossi can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:15 Emile Griffith fires a punch over the jab of Bossi and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:25 Bossi bangs the uppercut home. 2:2
0:37 Griffith scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:2
0:53 Griffith fires a left hand that Carmelo Bossi takes high on the shoulder. 4:2
0:55 Bossi lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Griffith. 4:4
1:05 Griffith slides into the corner... 4:4
1:09 Griffin yells at the fighters to separate but Bossi and Griffith are a tangle of arms. 4:4
1:14 Griffin has to separate the two... 4:4
1:19 Bossi backs into his own corner... 4:4
1:19 Griffith lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 6:4
1:32 Bossi is either lucky or has radar. Griffith's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:4
1:35 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Carmelo Bossi lands the right hand. 6:6
1:47 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Griffith had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 9:8
2:04 Griffith eats a short cross from Bossi amd backs away. 9:10
2:13 Griffith has Bossi blocked in! 9:10
2:13 Griffith lands a rapier like jab to the head of Bossi 11:10
2:26 Griffith circles around the ring. 11:10
2:31 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 11:10
2:38 Griffith traps Bossi in the corner! 11:10
2:38 Griffith lands a nice cross but Bossi turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 13:10
2:52 Bossi misses wildly with the Hook. 13:10
3:00 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 13:10
3:00 Emile Griffith grabs Bossi's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Griffin has to force Emile Griffith to let go. 13:10
3:00 Griffin has to break the clinch. 13:10
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 14:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Griffith gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Bossi with an uppercut. 2:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:21 Darkie Smith seemed to pump up Bossi between rounds. 2:0
0:22 Carmelo Bossi lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:2
0:32 Griffith pins Carmelo Bossi in the corner! 2:2
0:36 Emile Griffith grabs Bossi. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:2
0:45 Griffin pries them apart. 2:2
0:57 Bossi has Griffith trapped! 2:2
1:02 That punch actually went behind Griffith's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bossi. 2:2
1:13 Griffith moves to the center of the Ring taunting Carmelo Bossi with his hands by his sides. 2:2
1:21 A quick jab from Bossi connects. 2:4
1:21 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Griffith because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 2:6
1:21 Bad luck for him! The cut appears to be an ugly one and it's above the left eyebrow. If his corner can't staunch the gash, Griffith could end up having vision problems for the remainder of the fight. 2:6
1:21 * 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 Griffith's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Griffin is escorting Griffith over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 2:6
1:21 * Well, after talking a long look at Griffith's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 5. 2:6
1:44 * Bossi has Griffith in a headlock as he rains down punches, Griffin breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 2:9
2:11 Griffith looks to work the body, but Bossi covers up nicely. 2:9
2:14 Bossi lands a stinging jab. 2:11
2:26 Bossi is really focused in this round. 2:11
2:29 Bossi scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:13
2:49 Bossi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Griffith. 2:13
2:56 The uppercut just landed by Bossi is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:15
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 3:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Griffith's corner men worked their magic on his's cut above the left eyebrow. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:08 A cross lands for Bossi. Griffith didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:26 Bossi is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Griffith attempts to move inside on him. 0:2
0:35 Bossi tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:4
0:49 Bossi misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:4
1:00 Bossi just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
1:03 Griffith throws another good combination that temporarily slows Carmelo Bossi. 2:4
1:12 Griffith moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
1:17 Bossi pins Griffith's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:4
1:27 Bossi shoves Griffith away. 2:4
1:37 Emile Griffith's misses as Carmelo Bossi backpedals away. 2:4
1:40 Bossi snakes the jab through Griffith's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:6
1:58 Bossi and Griffith are in a clinch, Griffin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:6
2:08 Griffin has to break them apart. 2:6
2:20 Emile Griffith's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 2:6
2:24 Carmelo Bossi retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
2:28 Emile Griffith lets his hands go inside, but Bossi protects his body well. 2:6
2:30 Bossi lands a stinging jab. 2:8
2:44 Bossi wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Griffith's defense. 2:8
2:46 Griffith wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:8
3:00 It looks like Bossi has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:8
3:00 The Referee has to get between Griffith and Bossi as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 4:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffith rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:12 Griffith has Carmelo Bossi pinned! 0:0
0:16 Griffith ties up Bossi. 0:0
0:21 Griffin is shouting at Griffith to break! 0:0
0:29 Bossi glances a hook off Griffith's side. 0:2
0:38 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:2
0:38 Griffith shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
0:50 Bossi moves into the left corner. 2:2
0:50 Griffith goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 5:2
1:08 Griffith is clinching... 5:2
1:12 Griffin breaks them up... 5:2
1:33 Bossi misses with that hook. 5:2
1:40 Griffith lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:2
1:49 The fighters are throwing punches now! Griffith is being much more effective in this exchange. 10:4
2:04 Griffith's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 12:4
2:14 Emile Griffith works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 14:4
2:24 Griffith is keeping away from the ropes. 14:4
2:28 Griffith tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:4
2:31 Bossi bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 14:6
2:40 Bossi doesn't have to look for Griffith this round as He is right there in front of him. 14:6
2:46 Emile Griffith traps Bossi in the corner! 14:6
2:46 Griffith catches Bossi with a right hand to the face. 16:6
2:56 Griffith gets inside and fires a hook to Bossi's body. 18:6
3:00 There's the bell. Griffith wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 18:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Bossi's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Bossi uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Griffith tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:32 Griffith does a great job of moving as Carmelo Bossi tries to work inside. 0:0
0:43 Bossi is challenging Griffith to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:48 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:53 Griffith lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
1:09 Griffith throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bossi but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
1:12 Bossi's jab connects to Griffith's head 2:2
1:25 Griffith whiffs with the combination. 2:2
1:28 Bossi lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:4
1:37 Griffith has Bossi trapped in the near neutral corner... 2:4
1:41 Look out! That was a straight right by Griffith! 6:4
1:41 Bossi is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 6:4
1:55 That was a violent straight right by Griffith! 10:4
1:55 Bossi is suddenly in trouble! 10:4
2:04 Bossi retreats into the lower right corner. 10:4
2:09 Griffith bounces off the ropes, challenging Bossi to come get him. 10:4
2:16 Emile Griffith pins Bossi in the corner! 10:4
2:16 A flurry of light blows from Griffith scores to the body. 12:4
2:35 Considering the clinch Carmelo Bossi has on Griffith it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Emile Griffith pushes him away. 12:4
2:39 Griffin separates the two fighters. 12:4
2:49 Griffith tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 12:4
2:51 Bossi is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 12:6
3:00 Griffin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Griffith locks up Carmelo Bossi's arms. 12:6
3:00 * Griffith is leaning on the back of Bossi's neck and Griffin has seen enough as he issues a warning. 12:6
3:00 Bossi shows Griffith his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 12:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Griffith's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Griffith got some great advice from John David Jackson between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:09 Bossi has Griffith trapped! 0:0
0:09 Both fighters move in close as Bossi goes to the body with an uppercut. 0:2
0:14 Griffith is breathing heavily... 0:2
0:18 Darkie Smith implored Bossi to stay busy, to do more but Bossi's mind seems elsewhere. 0:2
0:23 The quickness and footwork of Bossi is definitely keeping Griffith off balance. 0:2
0:32 Griffith lands a crushing hook! 4:2
0:32 Bossi is staggered... 4:2
0:49 Bossi throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:2
0:51 Griffith gets his head on the chest of Bossi as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:2
1:04 Emile Griffith is trapped in his own corner... 6:2
1:08 Bossi is moving around the ring nicely. 6:2
1:19 That cross from Emile Griffith has some power behind it! 10:2
1:19 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Bossi is trying to hang on... 10:2
1:28 Bossi has Griffith blocked in! 10:2
1:32 Bossi is really fluid in his movement. 10:2
1:44 Griffith misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:2
1:46 Bossi scores with a nice right cross. 10:4
2:00 Bossi fires a shot, but it glances off Emile Griffith's shoulder. 10:4
2:12 Griffith lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bossi. 10:4
2:24 Griffith fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:4
2:26 Bossi throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 10:6
2:40 Bossi takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 14:6
2:40 Bossi was shaken by that blow! 14:6
2:54 Bossi's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 14:6
2:58 Carmelo Bossi has Griffith pinned! 14:6
3:00 Bossi ends up behind Griffith as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 14:6
3:00 Griffith seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:6
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 14:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:10 Bossi and Griffith swap blows with neither taking a step back. 2:2
0:19 Bossi received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:2
0:19 Griffith lands the lead cross. 4:2
0:29 Bossi throws a punch and lands. Griffith scores with a counter. Looks like Bossi was a little more effective. 6:5
0:33 Griffith is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 6:5
0:38 Griffith lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 8:5
0:52 Bossi attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:5
0:55 Griffith gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Bossi. 10:5
1:12 Bossi picks off the jab thrown by Griffith. 10:5
1:14 Bossi pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 10:7
1:30 Griffith scores with a cross to the ribs. 12:7
1:44 These guys are really going at it but Bossi looks to be getting the worse of it. 15:9
1:49 Bossi is slowing up... 15:9
1:54 Bossi backs into a neutral corner. 15:9
1:58 Griffith is holding on to Bossi. He seems to be taking a breather. 15:9
2:13 Carmelo Bossi works his way free! 15:9
2:18 Bossi moves into a neutral corner. 15:9
2:23 Griffith is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Bossi to chase him. 15:9
2:32 Griffith is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Bossi 15:9
2:37 Bossi is trapped in his opponents corner... 15:9
2:37 Griffith flicks a jab to Bossi's stomach 17:9
2:53 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 17:9
2:58 Griffith wraps up Bossi. 17:9
3:00 Griffin separates the two... 17:9
3:00 Griffith appears to have this fight under control. 17:9
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. 18:9
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Pass
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
William James, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Emile Griffith
Joel Dovenbarger, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Carmelo Bossi
Uriel Aguilera, Colombia scores the bout 96 to 94 for ...
...Emile Griffith
Your winner by split decision is Emile Griffith!
Score Cards
William James Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Emile Griffith 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Carmelo Bossi 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 94
Joel Dovenbarger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Emile Griffith 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 95
Carmelo Bossi 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 96
Uriel Aguilera Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Emile Griffith 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Carmelo Bossi 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Emile Griffith 27 28 29 29 27 27 30 30 30 30 287
Carmelo Bossi 30 30 28 28 30 30 27 27 27 27 284
Statistics
Categories Emile Griffith Carmelo Bossi
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.10 4.60
Hooks / Round 4.00 5.60
Crosses / Round 6.00 4.90
Combinations / Round 7.20 4.80
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 24.80 23.70
Punches Missed / Round 57.10 46.60
Punching Accuracy 30.3% 33.7%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
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 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 1 / 1 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 8 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship
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Re: MW SEASON Week 4 fights 13-18
Thomas Hearns vs Winky Wright
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Arturo Sanchez (Panama), Albert Bennett (United States) and Frank Forbes (United States), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Thomas Hearns - Record: 4-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Angelo Dundee - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Winky Wright - Record: 2-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Nick Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:23 Hearns has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:31 Hearns tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:33 some nifty bodywork Wright as he scores with several shots from the inside. 0:2
0:47 Hearns misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:49 Hearns eats a short cross from Wright amd backs away. 0:4
1:01 Wright throws the cross and scores to the head of Hearns. 0:6
1:15 Hearns jolts Wright with a hard jab. 3:6
1:32 Hearns wraps up Wright. 3:6
1:41 Podgorski is shouting at Thomas Hearns to break! 3:6
1:50 Hearns misses wildly with the Hook. 3:6
1:52 Wright scores with a cross to the belly. 3:8
2:01 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 3:8
2:07 Winky Wright gets in a short cross to the body. 3:10
2:18 Hearns catches Wright with a nice cross. 6:10
2:26 Hearns doesn't have to look for Wright this round as He is right there in front of him. 6:10
2:34 That uppercut from Hearns has some power behind it! 10:10
2:34 Wright is reeling after that shot! 10:10
2:51 Thomas Hearns pins Winky Wright in the corner! 10:10
2:51 Both fighters are flailing away but Hearns is definitely landing the better punches. 13:12
3:00 Hearns is trying to free his gloves from under Winky Wright's gloves. 13:12
3:00 Winky Wright shoves Hearns away. 13:12
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:20 Hearns 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
0:24 Hearns's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:25 Wright snakes the jab through Hearns's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:2
0:43 Hearns attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:2
0:45 Wright connects with an uppercut to the head of Hearns. 0:4
0:58 OH! Wright landed the big hook flush! 0:8
0:58 Hearns is clutching his side! 0:8
1:13 Hearns fires a left hand that Wright takes high on the shoulder. 0:8
1:22 Wright lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Hearns. 0:11
1:38 Wright smothers Hearns's attack with a clinch! 0:11
1:47 Hearns pushes Wright away. 0:11
1:58 Wright looks to his corner. 0:11
2:01 Hearns's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 0:11
2:08 Hearns throws a flurry of punches but Wright either blocks or slips them. 0:11
2:11 The cross scores for Wright. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:13
2:24 Wright lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hearns. 0:13
2:32 Hearns flicks a jab to Wright's stomach 2:13
3:00 The bell stops the action as Hearns and Wright go back to their corners. 3:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hearns and Wright leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 George Chemeres was screaming at Wright between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Hearns pins Wright's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:16 Podgorski pries them apart. 0:0
0:28 Winky Wright takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:0
0:28 Wright appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:40 Hearns has Wright blocked in! 4:0
0:45 Thomas Hearns is clinching... Wright is trying to free his gloves... They are under Hearns's arms... 4:0
0:49 Hearns uses his shoulder to force Wright out of the clinch. 4:0
0:54 Wright's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:0
1:06 Hearns wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Wright's defense. 4:0
1:13 Wright just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:4
1:13 At least two of those shots really hurt Hearns! 4:4
1:29 Wright takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 8:4
1:29 Wright seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:4
1:46 Hearns doesn't connect with the uppercut. 8:4
1:48 Wright feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 8:7
1:58 Wright is backed into his opponents corner... 8:7
2:02 Hearns misses with that combination. 8:7
2:14 Hearns connects square to Wright's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 12:7
2:14 Wright was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 12:7
2:24 Wright retreats into a neutral corner. 12:7
2:28 Hearns is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 12:7
2:30 A quick hook to the body by Wright 12:9
2:48 Wright picks off the cross by Hearns. 12:9
2:51 Wright lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 12:11
3:00 Hearns has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Wright. 12:11
3:00 Hearns pushes Wright away. 12:11
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 12:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Wright got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Chemeres's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Wright fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:19 Hearns moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:19 Wright lands two hard body shots that made Hearns grunt. 0:3
0:31 Wright is keeping away from the ropes. 0:3
0:36 He darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:3
0:44 Hearns traps Wright in the corner! 0:3
0:44 Thomas Hearns finds a home for his jab, keeping Wright at bay. 2:3
1:04 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:3
1:08 Hearns shoots the jab into the chest of Wright. 4:3
1:24 Hearns fires a volley of punches but Wright was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:3
1:26 Wright drills Hearns with a solid jab. 4:5
1:36 Hearns rips off a series of jabs that score! Wright eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Hearns quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 7:5
1:50 Hearns does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wright's punches in close. 7:5
1:58 Hearns is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 7:5
2:09 Hearns just can't find the range with that jab. 7:5
2:15 Wright backs off to hitch up his trunks. 7:5
2:23 Wright and Hearns are in a clinch, Podgorski hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:5
2:33 * Wright is told to watch hitting on the break by Podgorski 7:5
2:52 Hearns lands a strong hook! 11:5
2:52 Wright is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:5
3:00 Winky Wright throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:5
3:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 11:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Thomas Hearns rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 George Chemeres not only gave Winky Wright encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hearns. Now it's up to Wright to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Hearns lands a wicked hook! 4:0
0:13 Winky Wright's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:32 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
0:36 Podgorski separates the two fighters. 4:0
0:47 Hearns misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
0:50 Wright catches Thomas Hearns with a left hand to the face. 4:2
1:06 That hook from Hearns just missed. 4:2
1:08 Wright pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:4
1:29 Hearns does a great job smothering Wright's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 4:4
1:32 Hearns with a lead right to the head. 6:4
1:50 Wright traps Hearns in the corner! 6:4
1:50 Wright gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:6
2:04 Hearns drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 11:6
2:04 Wright appears shaken by those punches! 11:6
2:20 Hearns lets his hands go inside, but Wright protects his body well. 11:6
2:23 Wright hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Thomas Hearns. 11:8
2:39 Wright gets in a hook to the body of Hearns. 11:10
2:48 Some nice infighting ends with Hearns getting an uppercut in. 13:10
2:57 Wright retreats into the right corner. 13:10
3:00 Wright is protecting the body nicely as Hearns fails to score inside. 13:10
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 13:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Good work by Wright as he comes out on top in that exchange. 2:3
0:19 It doesn't look like Thomas Hearns has much left at all. 2:3
0:31 Hearns can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:3
0:42 Hearns continues to follow Wright about the ring. 2:3
0:47 Wright and Hearns grab a quick breather. 2:3
0:55 Wright fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:3
1:03 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:3
1:11 A short hook to the head by Hearns 4:3
1:20 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 4:3
1:39 Hearns leaves the jab just short. 4:3
1:41 Wright moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:5
1:57 Wright smothers Hearns's attack as Thomas Hearns tries to get off some shots inside. 4:5
2:00 Wright goes downstairs with the hook. 4:7
2:16 Wright goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 4:9
2:32 Hearns lands a solid hook! 9:9
2:32 Hearns has Wright hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:9
2:48 Hearns just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Wright with a sharp combination! 13:9
2:48 Wright was shaken by those blows! 13:9
2:53 Wright is breathing heavily... 13:9
3:00 Hearns appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:9
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 15:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:10 A quick jab from Wright connects. 0:2
0:15 Both fighters are breathing hard... 0:2
0:20 Hearns lets a quick hook go, catching Wright moving in. 2:2
0:41 Hearns lands a crushing uppercut! 7:2
0:41 Wright was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:2
0:57 Wright misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 7:2
1:04 Look out! That was a straight right by Thomas Hearns! 11:2
1:04 Wright was shaken by that blow! 11:2
1:13 Wright is trapped in Hearns's corner... 11:2
1:18 Hearns cranks up the hook and connects to Wright's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 15:2
1:18 Winky Wright takes a vicious series of punches from Hearns and he is hurt! 15:2
1:22 Wright has some swelling under his left eye. 15:2
1:26 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 15:2
1:34 Hearns connects with a vicious uppercut! 19:2
1:34 Wright's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 19:2
1:39 The swelling under Wright's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 19:2
1:46 Hearns connects with a cross. 21:2
1:58 Hearns has Wright cornered! 21:2
1:58 Hearns misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 23:2
2:15 Hearns takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 23:6
2:15 It looks like Thomas Hearns is hurt after taking those shots! 23:6
2:29 Hearns connects with a nasty uppercut! 27:6
2:29 Hearns just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 27:6
2:33 Look for Hearns to start to target Wright's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 27:6
2:38 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 27:6
2:56 Hearns likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Wright's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 29:6
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 30:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns and Wright square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Wright's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Wright's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Wright tries to drop the right hand over the top but Hearns ducks under it. 0:0
0:13 Hearns lands a short left hook to the head. 2:0
0:18 Wright's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:0
0:31 Thomas Hearns comes in low. Wright puts a headlock on him. Podgorski knocks Wright's arm off Hearns's head. 2:0
0:35 Referee Podgorski separates the two... 2:0
0:45 Wright is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Thomas Hearns attempts to move inside on him. 2:0
0:52 Wright quickly pulls at his trunks. 2:0
1:04 Wright slides into the corner... 2:0
1:04 Hearns shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
1:24 Wright picks off the jab thrown by Hearns. 4:0
1:31 Wright lands a vicious cross! 4:4
1:31 Hearns is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
1:45 Thomas Hearns doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:4
1:55 Hearns ties up Wright... 4:4
2:04 Referee Podgorski steps in to break it up. 4:4
2:17 Thomas Hearns misses with that punch. 4:4
2:24 That hook by Wright jarred Hearns! 4:8
2:24 Hearns is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:8
2:44 Wright looks for a breather; he grabs Hearns and holds on. Hearns pushes Winky Wright off and looks for an opening. 4:8
3:00 Podgorski separates the two... 4:8
3:00 Hearns appears to have this fight under control. 4:8
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 4:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Winky Wright is probably going to need a stoppage to pull this one out. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Wright'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
0:15 Hearns is holding on to Wright. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:24 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:34 Oh!!! Thomas Hearns unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:0
0:34 That blast sent Wright reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:39 That swelling under the left eye of Wright is definitely getting worse. 4:0
0:48 Wright fires and misses. 4:0
0:55 There's a hard shot off the top of Winky Wright's head! 8:0
0:55 That punch really rocked Wright! 8:0
1:13 Thomas Hearns grabs and holds Wright... 8:0
1:28 Podgorski moves them apart. 8:0
1:42 Hearns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:0
1:44 The uppercut just landed by Wright is a nice weapon on the inside. 8:2
1:54 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 10:4
2:10 Hearns ties up Wright. Why would he want to clinch now? 10:4
2:19 Wright tries to get free... Here comes Podgorski to break them up... 10:4
2:24 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Wright. 12:7
2:28 It seems every shot Wright takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 12:7
2:38 Thomas Hearns lands a smashing cross! 17:7
2:38 That shot has Wright hurt! 17:7
2:55 Hearns swings...and misses. 17:7
2:57 Wright lands a short uppercut in close. 17:9
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 16:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Winky Wright is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:11 Wright misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:18 Hearns just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:18 Wright took far too many hard shots from Hearns in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:0
0:23 Wright's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:0
0:27 Wright received a pep talk from George Chemeres before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 4:0
0:32 Hearns telegraphed that shot and Wright ducks under it easily. 4:0
0:34 Wright scores with a nice two-punch combination. 4:2
0:51 Hearns wings a big left hand at Wright but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:2
0:53 Wright lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:4
1:03 Hearns moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
1:03 Wright scores with a quick hook to the head of Hearns after Thomas Hearns missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:6
1:14 Hearns backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
1:14 Winky Wright feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Hearns's chin. 4:8
1:34 Hearns scores with a tremendous left! 8:8
1:34 Wright is staggered... 8:8
1:48 Wright fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:8
1:59 Wright ties up Hearns. 8:8
2:03 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:8
2:13 Podgorski has to pull the fighters away from each other as Wright locks up Hearns's arms. 8:8
2:22 Referee Podgorski has to separate the two... 8:8
2:27 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 8:8
2:38 * Hearns just landed a short, clean combination that caught Wright flush. Wright dropped like he'd been shot. 8:8
2:41 Podgorski stands over Wright and begins counting... 15:8
2:41 1 15:8
2:42 2 15:8
2:43 3 15:8
2:44 4 15:8
2:44 * Wright is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Podgorski. 15:8
2:44 This bout will continue as Podgorski signals to both men to fight. 15:8
2:44 Hearns has Wright hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 15:8
2:53 Wright backs into the upper corner. 15:8
2:58 Hearns just comes up short with the jab. 15:8
3:00 Thomas Hearns seems to have done enough to win this fight. 15:8
3:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 15:8
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Arturo Sanchez, Panama scores the bout 98 to 91
Albert Bennett, United States scores the fight 99 to 91
Frank Forbes, United States scores it 97 to 92
The winner by unanimous decision is Thomas Hearns!
Score Cards
Arturo Sanchez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 98
Winky Wright 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 91
Albert Bennett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 99
Winky Wright 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 91
Frank Forbes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 97
Winky Wright 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 92
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 30 29 30 30 30 29 30 27 29 30 294
Winky Wright 27 28 27 27 28 28 27 30 28 24 274
Statistics
Categories Thomas Hearns Winky Wright
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.80 4.90
Hooks / Round 4.00 3.40
Crosses / Round 4.90 5.50
Combinations / Round 4.00 4.50
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 23.20 22.10
Punches Missed / Round 73.00 29.50
Punching Accuracy 24.1% 42.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Hitting on the Break 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 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Arturo Sanchez (Panama), Albert Bennett (United States) and Frank Forbes (United States), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Thomas Hearns - Record: 4-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Angelo Dundee - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Winky Wright - Record: 2-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Nick Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:23 Hearns has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:31 Hearns tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:33 some nifty bodywork Wright as he scores with several shots from the inside. 0:2
0:47 Hearns misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:49 Hearns eats a short cross from Wright amd backs away. 0:4
1:01 Wright throws the cross and scores to the head of Hearns. 0:6
1:15 Hearns jolts Wright with a hard jab. 3:6
1:32 Hearns wraps up Wright. 3:6
1:41 Podgorski is shouting at Thomas Hearns to break! 3:6
1:50 Hearns misses wildly with the Hook. 3:6
1:52 Wright scores with a cross to the belly. 3:8
2:01 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 3:8
2:07 Winky Wright gets in a short cross to the body. 3:10
2:18 Hearns catches Wright with a nice cross. 6:10
2:26 Hearns doesn't have to look for Wright this round as He is right there in front of him. 6:10
2:34 That uppercut from Hearns has some power behind it! 10:10
2:34 Wright is reeling after that shot! 10:10
2:51 Thomas Hearns pins Winky Wright in the corner! 10:10
2:51 Both fighters are flailing away but Hearns is definitely landing the better punches. 13:12
3:00 Hearns is trying to free his gloves from under Winky Wright's gloves. 13:12
3:00 Winky Wright shoves Hearns away. 13:12
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:20 Hearns 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
0:24 Hearns's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:25 Wright snakes the jab through Hearns's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:2
0:43 Hearns attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:2
0:45 Wright connects with an uppercut to the head of Hearns. 0:4
0:58 OH! Wright landed the big hook flush! 0:8
0:58 Hearns is clutching his side! 0:8
1:13 Hearns fires a left hand that Wright takes high on the shoulder. 0:8
1:22 Wright lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Hearns. 0:11
1:38 Wright smothers Hearns's attack with a clinch! 0:11
1:47 Hearns pushes Wright away. 0:11
1:58 Wright looks to his corner. 0:11
2:01 Hearns's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 0:11
2:08 Hearns throws a flurry of punches but Wright either blocks or slips them. 0:11
2:11 The cross scores for Wright. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:13
2:24 Wright lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hearns. 0:13
2:32 Hearns flicks a jab to Wright's stomach 2:13
3:00 The bell stops the action as Hearns and Wright go back to their corners. 3:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hearns and Wright leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 George Chemeres was screaming at Wright between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Hearns pins Wright's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:16 Podgorski pries them apart. 0:0
0:28 Winky Wright takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:0
0:28 Wright appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:40 Hearns has Wright blocked in! 4:0
0:45 Thomas Hearns is clinching... Wright is trying to free his gloves... They are under Hearns's arms... 4:0
0:49 Hearns uses his shoulder to force Wright out of the clinch. 4:0
0:54 Wright's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:0
1:06 Hearns wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Wright's defense. 4:0
1:13 Wright just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:4
1:13 At least two of those shots really hurt Hearns! 4:4
1:29 Wright takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 8:4
1:29 Wright seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:4
1:46 Hearns doesn't connect with the uppercut. 8:4
1:48 Wright feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 8:7
1:58 Wright is backed into his opponents corner... 8:7
2:02 Hearns misses with that combination. 8:7
2:14 Hearns connects square to Wright's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 12:7
2:14 Wright was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 12:7
2:24 Wright retreats into a neutral corner. 12:7
2:28 Hearns is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 12:7
2:30 A quick hook to the body by Wright 12:9
2:48 Wright picks off the cross by Hearns. 12:9
2:51 Wright lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 12:11
3:00 Hearns has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Wright. 12:11
3:00 Hearns pushes Wright away. 12:11
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 12:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Wright got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Chemeres's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Wright fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:19 Hearns moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:19 Wright lands two hard body shots that made Hearns grunt. 0:3
0:31 Wright is keeping away from the ropes. 0:3
0:36 He darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:3
0:44 Hearns traps Wright in the corner! 0:3
0:44 Thomas Hearns finds a home for his jab, keeping Wright at bay. 2:3
1:04 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:3
1:08 Hearns shoots the jab into the chest of Wright. 4:3
1:24 Hearns fires a volley of punches but Wright was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:3
1:26 Wright drills Hearns with a solid jab. 4:5
1:36 Hearns rips off a series of jabs that score! Wright eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Hearns quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 7:5
1:50 Hearns does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wright's punches in close. 7:5
1:58 Hearns is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 7:5
2:09 Hearns just can't find the range with that jab. 7:5
2:15 Wright backs off to hitch up his trunks. 7:5
2:23 Wright and Hearns are in a clinch, Podgorski hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:5
2:33 * Wright is told to watch hitting on the break by Podgorski 7:5
2:52 Hearns lands a strong hook! 11:5
2:52 Wright is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:5
3:00 Winky Wright throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:5
3:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 11:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Thomas Hearns rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 George Chemeres not only gave Winky Wright encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hearns. Now it's up to Wright to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Hearns lands a wicked hook! 4:0
0:13 Winky Wright's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:32 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
0:36 Podgorski separates the two fighters. 4:0
0:47 Hearns misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
0:50 Wright catches Thomas Hearns with a left hand to the face. 4:2
1:06 That hook from Hearns just missed. 4:2
1:08 Wright pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:4
1:29 Hearns does a great job smothering Wright's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 4:4
1:32 Hearns with a lead right to the head. 6:4
1:50 Wright traps Hearns in the corner! 6:4
1:50 Wright gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:6
2:04 Hearns drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 11:6
2:04 Wright appears shaken by those punches! 11:6
2:20 Hearns lets his hands go inside, but Wright protects his body well. 11:6
2:23 Wright hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Thomas Hearns. 11:8
2:39 Wright gets in a hook to the body of Hearns. 11:10
2:48 Some nice infighting ends with Hearns getting an uppercut in. 13:10
2:57 Wright retreats into the right corner. 13:10
3:00 Wright is protecting the body nicely as Hearns fails to score inside. 13:10
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 13:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Good work by Wright as he comes out on top in that exchange. 2:3
0:19 It doesn't look like Thomas Hearns has much left at all. 2:3
0:31 Hearns can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:3
0:42 Hearns continues to follow Wright about the ring. 2:3
0:47 Wright and Hearns grab a quick breather. 2:3
0:55 Wright fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:3
1:03 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:3
1:11 A short hook to the head by Hearns 4:3
1:20 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 4:3
1:39 Hearns leaves the jab just short. 4:3
1:41 Wright moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:5
1:57 Wright smothers Hearns's attack as Thomas Hearns tries to get off some shots inside. 4:5
2:00 Wright goes downstairs with the hook. 4:7
2:16 Wright goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 4:9
2:32 Hearns lands a solid hook! 9:9
2:32 Hearns has Wright hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:9
2:48 Hearns just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Wright with a sharp combination! 13:9
2:48 Wright was shaken by those blows! 13:9
2:53 Wright is breathing heavily... 13:9
3:00 Hearns appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:9
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 15:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:10 A quick jab from Wright connects. 0:2
0:15 Both fighters are breathing hard... 0:2
0:20 Hearns lets a quick hook go, catching Wright moving in. 2:2
0:41 Hearns lands a crushing uppercut! 7:2
0:41 Wright was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:2
0:57 Wright misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 7:2
1:04 Look out! That was a straight right by Thomas Hearns! 11:2
1:04 Wright was shaken by that blow! 11:2
1:13 Wright is trapped in Hearns's corner... 11:2
1:18 Hearns cranks up the hook and connects to Wright's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 15:2
1:18 Winky Wright takes a vicious series of punches from Hearns and he is hurt! 15:2
1:22 Wright has some swelling under his left eye. 15:2
1:26 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 15:2
1:34 Hearns connects with a vicious uppercut! 19:2
1:34 Wright's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 19:2
1:39 The swelling under Wright's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 19:2
1:46 Hearns connects with a cross. 21:2
1:58 Hearns has Wright cornered! 21:2
1:58 Hearns misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 23:2
2:15 Hearns takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 23:6
2:15 It looks like Thomas Hearns is hurt after taking those shots! 23:6
2:29 Hearns connects with a nasty uppercut! 27:6
2:29 Hearns just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 27:6
2:33 Look for Hearns to start to target Wright's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 27:6
2:38 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 27:6
2:56 Hearns likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Wright's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 29:6
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 30:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns and Wright square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Wright's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Wright's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Wright tries to drop the right hand over the top but Hearns ducks under it. 0:0
0:13 Hearns lands a short left hook to the head. 2:0
0:18 Wright's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:0
0:31 Thomas Hearns comes in low. Wright puts a headlock on him. Podgorski knocks Wright's arm off Hearns's head. 2:0
0:35 Referee Podgorski separates the two... 2:0
0:45 Wright is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Thomas Hearns attempts to move inside on him. 2:0
0:52 Wright quickly pulls at his trunks. 2:0
1:04 Wright slides into the corner... 2:0
1:04 Hearns shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
1:24 Wright picks off the jab thrown by Hearns. 4:0
1:31 Wright lands a vicious cross! 4:4
1:31 Hearns is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
1:45 Thomas Hearns doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 4:4
1:55 Hearns ties up Wright... 4:4
2:04 Referee Podgorski steps in to break it up. 4:4
2:17 Thomas Hearns misses with that punch. 4:4
2:24 That hook by Wright jarred Hearns! 4:8
2:24 Hearns is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:8
2:44 Wright looks for a breather; he grabs Hearns and holds on. Hearns pushes Winky Wright off and looks for an opening. 4:8
3:00 Podgorski separates the two... 4:8
3:00 Hearns appears to have this fight under control. 4:8
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 4:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Winky Wright is probably going to need a stoppage to pull this one out. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Wright'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
0:15 Hearns is holding on to Wright. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:24 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:34 Oh!!! Thomas Hearns unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:0
0:34 That blast sent Wright reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:39 That swelling under the left eye of Wright is definitely getting worse. 4:0
0:48 Wright fires and misses. 4:0
0:55 There's a hard shot off the top of Winky Wright's head! 8:0
0:55 That punch really rocked Wright! 8:0
1:13 Thomas Hearns grabs and holds Wright... 8:0
1:28 Podgorski moves them apart. 8:0
1:42 Hearns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:0
1:44 The uppercut just landed by Wright is a nice weapon on the inside. 8:2
1:54 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 10:4
2:10 Hearns ties up Wright. Why would he want to clinch now? 10:4
2:19 Wright tries to get free... Here comes Podgorski to break them up... 10:4
2:24 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Wright. 12:7
2:28 It seems every shot Wright takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 12:7
2:38 Thomas Hearns lands a smashing cross! 17:7
2:38 That shot has Wright hurt! 17:7
2:55 Hearns swings...and misses. 17:7
2:57 Wright lands a short uppercut in close. 17:9
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 16:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Winky Wright is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:11 Wright misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:18 Hearns just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:18 Wright took far too many hard shots from Hearns in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:0
0:23 Wright's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:0
0:27 Wright received a pep talk from George Chemeres before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 4:0
0:32 Hearns telegraphed that shot and Wright ducks under it easily. 4:0
0:34 Wright scores with a nice two-punch combination. 4:2
0:51 Hearns wings a big left hand at Wright but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:2
0:53 Wright lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:4
1:03 Hearns moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
1:03 Wright scores with a quick hook to the head of Hearns after Thomas Hearns missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:6
1:14 Hearns backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
1:14 Winky Wright feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Hearns's chin. 4:8
1:34 Hearns scores with a tremendous left! 8:8
1:34 Wright is staggered... 8:8
1:48 Wright fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:8
1:59 Wright ties up Hearns. 8:8
2:03 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:8
2:13 Podgorski has to pull the fighters away from each other as Wright locks up Hearns's arms. 8:8
2:22 Referee Podgorski has to separate the two... 8:8
2:27 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 8:8
2:38 * Hearns just landed a short, clean combination that caught Wright flush. Wright dropped like he'd been shot. 8:8
2:41 Podgorski stands over Wright and begins counting... 15:8
2:41 1 15:8
2:42 2 15:8
2:43 3 15:8
2:44 4 15:8
2:44 * Wright is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Podgorski. 15:8
2:44 This bout will continue as Podgorski signals to both men to fight. 15:8
2:44 Hearns has Wright hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 15:8
2:53 Wright backs into the upper corner. 15:8
2:58 Hearns just comes up short with the jab. 15:8
3:00 Thomas Hearns seems to have done enough to win this fight. 15:8
3:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 15:8
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Arturo Sanchez, Panama scores the bout 98 to 91
Albert Bennett, United States scores the fight 99 to 91
Frank Forbes, United States scores it 97 to 92
The winner by unanimous decision is Thomas Hearns!
Score Cards
Arturo Sanchez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 98
Winky Wright 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 91
Albert Bennett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 99
Winky Wright 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 91
Frank Forbes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 97
Winky Wright 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 8 92
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 30 29 30 30 30 29 30 27 29 30 294
Winky Wright 27 28 27 27 28 28 27 30 28 24 274
Statistics
Categories Thomas Hearns Winky Wright
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.80 4.90
Hooks / Round 4.00 3.40
Crosses / Round 4.90 5.50
Combinations / Round 4.00 4.50
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 23.20 22.10
Punches Missed / Round 73.00 29.50
Punching Accuracy 24.1% 42.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Hitting on the Break 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 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: MW SEASON Week 4 fights 13-18
Harry Greb vs Gene Fullmer
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Samuel Viruet, the bout will be scored by three judges: Chris Wilson (United States), Soeren Saugmann (Denmark) and Axel Zielke (Germany), ring card girl is Rosanna Pizzo, 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: Harry Greb - Record: 3-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Gene Fullmer - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:07 Fullmer backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Greb tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gene Fullmer. 0:0
0:23 Harry Greb knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:34 Fullmer backs into the near corner. 0:0
0:39 Greb bulls his way inside, pushing Fullmer up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
0:43 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:43 Greb and Fullmer are at close quarters as Greb lands a hook to Gene Fullmer's head. 2:0
0:56 Harry Greb pins Fullmer in the corner! 2:0
0:56 Greb is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:0
1:09 The action is back in the center of the ring. 4:0
1:14 Fullmer suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:0
1:20 Greb steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:0
1:28 Fullmer lands a solid hook! 4:4
1:28 That shot has Greb hurt! 4:4
1:40 Greb sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:4
1:57 Gene Fullmer misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:4
2:00 Greb doubles up with the hook to the body, but Fullmer is unfazed. 8:4
2:09 Greb and Gene Fullmer are really mauling each other inside as Greb connects with 2 hard shots to body! 11:4
2:24 Greb scores with a rapid fire combination. 13:4
2:33 Fullmer said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 13:4
2:41 Fullmer retreats to his own corner... 13:4
2:41 * That was a blatant head butt by Greb and Viruet has stopped the action to scold him 15:4
2:59 The fighters are back at ring center... 15:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 17:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Viruet motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:17 Greb misses with that punch. 0:0
0:19 Fullmer scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:2
0:27 Manny Seamon was extremely upbeat during the break with Greb providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:28 Fullmer throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 0:4
0:37 Harry Greb is trapped in the corner... 0:4
0:37 * Viruet steps in and admonishes Gene Fullmer for using an open glove. 0:7
0:55 Fullmer gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Harry Greb. 0:10
1:09 Greb throws a flurry of punches but Gene Fullmer either blocks or slips them. 0:10
1:30 Fullmer fires a shot, but it glances off Greb's shoulder. 0:10
1:32 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Greb blasts home a hook. 2:10
1:53 Circling left, Fullmer looks for an opening to fire a shot at Harry Greb. 2:10
2:01 An even exchange that sees both men score. 4:12
2:14 Greb bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 6:12
2:31 Fullmer just comes up short with the combination. 6:12
2:43 Fullmer leans on the ropes and motions for Harry Greb to come in. 6:12
2:52 Greb is protecting the body nicely as Fullmer fails to score inside. 6:12
3:00 Harry Greb has Fullmer trapped in the lower neutral corner... 6:12
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 6:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb and Fullmer square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:16 Greb looks to work the body, but Fullmer covers up nicely. 0:0
0:26 Those were mostly arm punches from Fullmer but several got through. 0:2
0:45 Fullmer misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:59 Greb pins Gene Fullmer's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:2
1:03 Viruet separates the two fighters. 0:2
1:09 Greb glances a hook off Fullmer's side. 2:2
1:23 Fullmer is blocked in his opponents corner... 2:2
1:23 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Greb lands a short uppercut to the chin of Fullmer. 4:2
1:43 OH! Greb landed the big hook flush! 8:2
1:43 Fullmer is clutching his side! 8:2
1:53 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Harry Greb can land a solid one. 10:2
2:02 The fighters are tangled up inside. Harry Greb has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 12:2
2:11 Greb lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 14:2
2:28 Greb fires and misses. 14:2
2:40 Fullmer picks off the uppercut by Harry Greb. 14:2
2:42 Fullmer bangs the uppercut home. 14:4
2:51 Greb doesn't have to look for Fullmer this round as He is right there in front of him. 14:4
2:58 That combination from Greb just missed. 14:4
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 14:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Manny Seamon not only gave Greb encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fullmer. Now it's up to Harry Greb to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Gene Fullmer takes a heavy combination downstairs. 5:0
0:13 Fullmer was shaken by those blows! 5:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 5:0
0:26 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Fullmer's defense. 5:0
0:33 Greb has Gene Fullmer pinned! 5:0
0:37 Harry Greb throws a crushing right to Fullmer's jaw! 10:0
0:37 Fullmer was stunned by that blow! 10:0
0:46 Harry Greb connects with an uppercut to the head of Fullmer. 12:0
0:46 Fullmer comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Greb leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 12:0
0:46 Greb has Fullmer reeling. Greb can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 12:0
0:55 Fullmer slides into a neutral corner... 12:0
0:55 Harry Greb sneaks home the right cross. 14:0
0:55 Greb knows that Fullmer is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Fullmer. 14:0
1:03 Fullmer walks in to a glancing hook from Greb. 16:0
1:13 The fighters are at ring center... 16:0
1:13 Greb moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 18:0
1:23 The fighters are at close quarters now as Harry Greb lands a hook downstairs. 20:0
1:32 Greb scores with quick series of shots to the body of Gene Fullmer. 22:0
1:47 Fullmer misses wildly with the Hook. 22:0
1:54 Fullmer slides into the corner... 22:0
1:54 Greb is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Fullmer's jaw. 25:0
2:05 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 25:0
2:09 Fullmer traps Greb's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Viruet breaks it up. 25:0
2:14 * Viruet has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Greb for head butting. 25:0
2:28 Fullmer leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Harry Greb. 27:0
2:41 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 29:2
2:51 Greb retreats into a neutral corner. 29:2
2:51 Fullmer scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Greb. 29:4
3:00 Fullmer breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 4 ends. 30:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Greb and Gene Fullmer leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Fullmer works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:19 A hard cross from Greb finds Fullmer's Chin. 3:2
0:28 Greb got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Manny Seamon's instructions work. 3:2
0:30 Greb moves into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:34 Fullmer has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Greb. 3:2
0:45 Viruet breaks them up... 3:2
0:54 Greb attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 3:2
0:56 Fullmer lands a hook to the ribs. 3:4
1:09 Fullmer is blocked in his own corner... 3:4
1:09 Greb scores with a glancing cross. 5:4
1:18 Fullmer winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Greb. 8:4
1:39 Fullmer retreats into the upper corner. 8:4
1:39 Greb is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:4
1:58 Fullmer just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Greb with a sharp combination! 10:8
1:58 Greb is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 10:8
2:12 Greb lands a smashing hook! 14:8
2:12 Fullmer looks shaken! 14:8
2:21 Greb throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 16:8
2:30 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 16:8
2:34 Greb moves into the far left corner. 16:8
2:34 Fullmer gets off a three punch salvo to Greb's head. 16:10
2:48 Harry Greb works free! He backs to ring center, with Fullmer following. 16:10
2:52 Greb traps Fullmer in the corner! 16:10
2:52 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Greb. 19:10
3:00 Fullmer moves to the center of the Ring taunting Greb with his hands by his sides. 19:10
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 21:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Harry Greb didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:13 Greb lets his hands go inside, but Fullmer protects his body well. 0:0
0:15 Fullmer dips to his left and catches Greb with a nice hook. 0:3
0:19 Fullmer is losing his legs... 0:3
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:3
0:24 Fullmer's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:24 * That was a blatant low blow by Fullmer and Viruet has stopped the action to scold him 0:6
0:43 The two men close the distance between each other. Greb throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Fullmer clean and stops him in his tracks. 3:6
0:47 It doesn't look like Fullmer has much left at all. 3:6
1:00 Greb smothers Fullmer's attack as Fullmer tries to get off some shots inside. 3:6
1:02 Greb moves in and scores with a quick jab. 5:6
1:20 * Fullmer is told to watch holding and hitting by Viruet 5:9
1:39 Fullmer has Greb cornered! 5:9
1:43 Fullmer is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Harry Greb. 5:9
1:48 Viruet moves them apart. 5:9
1:59 Gene Fullmer voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 5:9
2:04 Fullmer looks to his corner. 5:9
2:11 Fullmer doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 5:9
2:19 Harry Greb's jab is fast and accurate. 7:9
2:34 Fullmer wraps up Greb. 7:9
2:43 Referee Viruet steps in to break it up. 7:9
2:55 Fullmer cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Greb had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:9
2:57 Greb bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:9
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Manny Seamon knows Greb lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Fullmer scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:13 Harry Greb is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:18 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:30 Fullmer fires a jab to the body 0:6
0:44 Greb tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:6
0:53 Greb scores with a nice right cross. 2:6
1:02 Fullmer has Greb blocked in! 2:6
1:07 Fullmer's not even close with the jab. 2:6
1:09 Greb connects with a hook to Fullmer's body. 5:6
1:19 Greb has Fullmer trapped! 5:6
1:19 Fullmer eats a jab from Greb 7:6
1:28 Fullmer scores with a damaging cross. 7:9
1:37 Greb moves into the far corner. 7:9
1:37 Fullmer's jab connects to Greb's head 7:11
1:54 Greb is trying to free his gloves from under Gene Fullmer's gloves. 7:11
2:03 Viruet moves in to break the clinch. 7:11
2:19 Greb steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:11
2:22 Greb is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 10:11
2:35 Greb splits Fullmer's gloves with an uppercut. 12:11
2:47 Greb gets his head on the chest of Fullmer as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 14:11
2:56 Fullmer lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 14:13
3:00 Greb appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:13
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 15:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:15 Greb lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:15 Greb has Fullmer hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:24 Manny Seamon seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 4:0
0:25 Fullmer lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:2
0:43 Greb connects with a violent hook! 8:2
0:43 How is Fullmer standing after that? 8:2
0:52 Greb scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 11:2
1:05 Greb really buried that punch into Fullmer's ribs. 16:2
1:05 Fullmer was hurt by those blows! 16:2
1:18 Greb traps Fullmer in the corner! 16:2
1:23 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 16:2
1:23 Greb stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 19:2
1:23 Greb has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 19:2
1:32 Fullmer retreats to his opponents corner... 19:2
1:36 Greb telegraphed that shot and Fullmer ducks under it easily. 19:2
1:43 Greb has Fullmer trapped! 19:2
1:43 Harry Greb lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 21:2
1:52 Fullmer takes a solid cross from Greb. 24:2
2:01 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 24:2
2:05 Viruet tries to separate the boxers but Greb has a vice-like grip on Fullmer. 24:2
2:17 * The referee cautions Greb about leaning on Fullmer's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 24:2
2:38 Greb is challenging Fullmer to fight him and quit clinching. 24:2
2:47 Viruet pries them apart. 24:2
2:57 Harry Greb wings a big left hand at Gene Fullmer but the latter sidesteps the punch. 24:2
3:00 Fullmer is holding... 24:2
3:00 Fullmer shoves Greb away. 24:2
3:00 It looks like Harry Greb has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 24:2
3:00 Greb spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 24:1
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Fullmer is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Fullmer received a pep talk from Floyd Mayweather Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Greb continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:16 Greb rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:0
0:26 Greb has Fullmer trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:0
0:26 Greb gets in a hook to the body of Fullmer. 4:0
0:43 Greb picks off the jab thrown by Fullmer. 4:0
0:46 Greb launches left a cross to the body. 6:0
1:03 Fullmer throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:0
1:05 * Greb is told to quit holding and hitting by Viruet. 9:0
1:23 Greb and Fullmer grab a quick breather. 9:0
1:31 Greb wraps up Fullmer... Neither fighter will break... 9:0
1:41 Referee Viruet has to separate the two... 9:0
1:46 Greb lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 11:0
1:55 Greb tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 13:0
2:05 Greb takes a cross to the head from Fullmer. 13:2
2:14 Greb gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 15:2
2:18 It appears as if Fullmer has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 15:2
2:26 Fullmer retreats into the lower right corner. 15:2
2:26 Greb follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 18:2
2:38 Greb gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Fullmer with an uppercut. 20:2
2:52 Greb continues to follow Fullmer about the ring. 20:2
3:00 Fullmer tries to drop the right hand over the top but Greb ducks under it. 20:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 22:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:09 Fullmer traps Greb in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Fullmer misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:21 Fullmer's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:29 Greb just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:5
0:29 Those punches hurt Greb and he looks to hang on. 0:5
0:46 Greb lands a strong uppercut! 5:5
0:46 Fullmer was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:5
1:00 Greb lands a hard uppercut! 10:5
1:00 Fullmer is dazed and he is in trouble!! 10:5
1:05 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Fullmer. 10:5
1:13 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:5
1:13 Fullmer doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 10:7
1:22 Greb retreats into a neutral corner. 10:7
1:22 * Viruet is telling Fullmer to quit hitting with the back of his glove. 10:9
1:45 Fullmer is holding Greb tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 10:9
1:49 Viruet has to separate the two... 10:9
1:57 Greb looks to his corner. 10:9
2:00 The action slows as Harry Greb and Fullmer measure each other up. 10:9
2:04 Fullmer lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Greb on the end of that punch. 10:11
2:19 Fullmer is trying to put his punches together and he tags Greb with a nice combination of punches. 10:13
2:35 Greb is pinned in his own corner... 10:13
2:40 Fullmer fires a lead right that Harry Greb manages to avoid. 10:13
2:42 Harry Greb bangs a right cross off the face of Fullmer. 12:13
2:58 Greb fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 12:13
3:00 Greb appears to have this fight under control. 12:13
3:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 12:13
Fight Result
Let's go to J.D. Lyons for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Chris Wilson, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Soeren Saugmann, Denmark scores it 96 to 93
Axel Zielke, Germany sees the fight 96 to 93
The winner by unanimous decision is Harry Greb!
Score Cards
Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 97
Gene Fullmer 9 10 9 8 9 10 10 9 9 10 93
Soeren Saugmann Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Gene Fullmer 9 10 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 10 93
Axel Zielke Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Gene Fullmer 9 10 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 10 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 30 27 28 30 30 28 29 30 30 27 289
Gene Fullmer 27 30 29 24 27 30 28 27 27 30 279
Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Gene Fullmer
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 2.30
Hooks / Round 7.10 4.80
Crosses / Round 7.60 3.50
Combinations / Round 11.90 2.70
Uppercuts / Round 8.50 4.10
Punches Landed / Round 40.60 17.40
Punches Missed / Round 36.50 41.60
Punching Accuracy 52.7% 29.5%
Total Number of Fouls 4 4
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1
Backhanding 1
Using Open Glove 1
Head Butting 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 3 4
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 2 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2016-11-28, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Samuel Viruet, the bout will be scored by three judges: Chris Wilson (United States), Soeren Saugmann (Denmark) and Axel Zielke (Germany), ring card girl is Rosanna Pizzo, 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: Harry Greb - Record: 3-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Gene Fullmer - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:07 Fullmer backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Greb tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gene Fullmer. 0:0
0:23 Harry Greb knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:34 Fullmer backs into the near corner. 0:0
0:39 Greb bulls his way inside, pushing Fullmer up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
0:43 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:43 Greb and Fullmer are at close quarters as Greb lands a hook to Gene Fullmer's head. 2:0
0:56 Harry Greb pins Fullmer in the corner! 2:0
0:56 Greb is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:0
1:09 The action is back in the center of the ring. 4:0
1:14 Fullmer suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:0
1:20 Greb steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:0
1:28 Fullmer lands a solid hook! 4:4
1:28 That shot has Greb hurt! 4:4
1:40 Greb sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:4
1:57 Gene Fullmer misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:4
2:00 Greb doubles up with the hook to the body, but Fullmer is unfazed. 8:4
2:09 Greb and Gene Fullmer are really mauling each other inside as Greb connects with 2 hard shots to body! 11:4
2:24 Greb scores with a rapid fire combination. 13:4
2:33 Fullmer said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 13:4
2:41 Fullmer retreats to his own corner... 13:4
2:41 * That was a blatant head butt by Greb and Viruet has stopped the action to scold him 15:4
2:59 The fighters are back at ring center... 15:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 17:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Viruet motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:17 Greb misses with that punch. 0:0
0:19 Fullmer scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:2
0:27 Manny Seamon was extremely upbeat during the break with Greb providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:28 Fullmer throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 0:4
0:37 Harry Greb is trapped in the corner... 0:4
0:37 * Viruet steps in and admonishes Gene Fullmer for using an open glove. 0:7
0:55 Fullmer gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Harry Greb. 0:10
1:09 Greb throws a flurry of punches but Gene Fullmer either blocks or slips them. 0:10
1:30 Fullmer fires a shot, but it glances off Greb's shoulder. 0:10
1:32 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Greb blasts home a hook. 2:10
1:53 Circling left, Fullmer looks for an opening to fire a shot at Harry Greb. 2:10
2:01 An even exchange that sees both men score. 4:12
2:14 Greb bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 6:12
2:31 Fullmer just comes up short with the combination. 6:12
2:43 Fullmer leans on the ropes and motions for Harry Greb to come in. 6:12
2:52 Greb is protecting the body nicely as Fullmer fails to score inside. 6:12
3:00 Harry Greb has Fullmer trapped in the lower neutral corner... 6:12
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 6:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb and Fullmer square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:16 Greb looks to work the body, but Fullmer covers up nicely. 0:0
0:26 Those were mostly arm punches from Fullmer but several got through. 0:2
0:45 Fullmer misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:59 Greb pins Gene Fullmer's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:2
1:03 Viruet separates the two fighters. 0:2
1:09 Greb glances a hook off Fullmer's side. 2:2
1:23 Fullmer is blocked in his opponents corner... 2:2
1:23 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Greb lands a short uppercut to the chin of Fullmer. 4:2
1:43 OH! Greb landed the big hook flush! 8:2
1:43 Fullmer is clutching his side! 8:2
1:53 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Harry Greb can land a solid one. 10:2
2:02 The fighters are tangled up inside. Harry Greb has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 12:2
2:11 Greb lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 14:2
2:28 Greb fires and misses. 14:2
2:40 Fullmer picks off the uppercut by Harry Greb. 14:2
2:42 Fullmer bangs the uppercut home. 14:4
2:51 Greb doesn't have to look for Fullmer this round as He is right there in front of him. 14:4
2:58 That combination from Greb just missed. 14:4
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 14:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Manny Seamon not only gave Greb encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fullmer. Now it's up to Harry Greb to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Gene Fullmer takes a heavy combination downstairs. 5:0
0:13 Fullmer was shaken by those blows! 5:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 5:0
0:26 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Fullmer's defense. 5:0
0:33 Greb has Gene Fullmer pinned! 5:0
0:37 Harry Greb throws a crushing right to Fullmer's jaw! 10:0
0:37 Fullmer was stunned by that blow! 10:0
0:46 Harry Greb connects with an uppercut to the head of Fullmer. 12:0
0:46 Fullmer comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Greb leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 12:0
0:46 Greb has Fullmer reeling. Greb can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 12:0
0:55 Fullmer slides into a neutral corner... 12:0
0:55 Harry Greb sneaks home the right cross. 14:0
0:55 Greb knows that Fullmer is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Fullmer. 14:0
1:03 Fullmer walks in to a glancing hook from Greb. 16:0
1:13 The fighters are at ring center... 16:0
1:13 Greb moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 18:0
1:23 The fighters are at close quarters now as Harry Greb lands a hook downstairs. 20:0
1:32 Greb scores with quick series of shots to the body of Gene Fullmer. 22:0
1:47 Fullmer misses wildly with the Hook. 22:0
1:54 Fullmer slides into the corner... 22:0
1:54 Greb is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Fullmer's jaw. 25:0
2:05 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 25:0
2:09 Fullmer traps Greb's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Viruet breaks it up. 25:0
2:14 * Viruet has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Greb for head butting. 25:0
2:28 Fullmer leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Harry Greb. 27:0
2:41 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 29:2
2:51 Greb retreats into a neutral corner. 29:2
2:51 Fullmer scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Greb. 29:4
3:00 Fullmer breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 4 ends. 30:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Greb and Gene Fullmer leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Fullmer works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:19 A hard cross from Greb finds Fullmer's Chin. 3:2
0:28 Greb got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Manny Seamon's instructions work. 3:2
0:30 Greb moves into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:34 Fullmer has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Greb. 3:2
0:45 Viruet breaks them up... 3:2
0:54 Greb attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 3:2
0:56 Fullmer lands a hook to the ribs. 3:4
1:09 Fullmer is blocked in his own corner... 3:4
1:09 Greb scores with a glancing cross. 5:4
1:18 Fullmer winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Greb. 8:4
1:39 Fullmer retreats into the upper corner. 8:4
1:39 Greb is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:4
1:58 Fullmer just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Greb with a sharp combination! 10:8
1:58 Greb is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 10:8
2:12 Greb lands a smashing hook! 14:8
2:12 Fullmer looks shaken! 14:8
2:21 Greb throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 16:8
2:30 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 16:8
2:34 Greb moves into the far left corner. 16:8
2:34 Fullmer gets off a three punch salvo to Greb's head. 16:10
2:48 Harry Greb works free! He backs to ring center, with Fullmer following. 16:10
2:52 Greb traps Fullmer in the corner! 16:10
2:52 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Greb. 19:10
3:00 Fullmer moves to the center of the Ring taunting Greb with his hands by his sides. 19:10
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 21:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Harry Greb didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:13 Greb lets his hands go inside, but Fullmer protects his body well. 0:0
0:15 Fullmer dips to his left and catches Greb with a nice hook. 0:3
0:19 Fullmer is losing his legs... 0:3
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:3
0:24 Fullmer's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:24 * That was a blatant low blow by Fullmer and Viruet has stopped the action to scold him 0:6
0:43 The two men close the distance between each other. Greb throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Fullmer clean and stops him in his tracks. 3:6
0:47 It doesn't look like Fullmer has much left at all. 3:6
1:00 Greb smothers Fullmer's attack as Fullmer tries to get off some shots inside. 3:6
1:02 Greb moves in and scores with a quick jab. 5:6
1:20 * Fullmer is told to watch holding and hitting by Viruet 5:9
1:39 Fullmer has Greb cornered! 5:9
1:43 Fullmer is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Harry Greb. 5:9
1:48 Viruet moves them apart. 5:9
1:59 Gene Fullmer voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 5:9
2:04 Fullmer looks to his corner. 5:9
2:11 Fullmer doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 5:9
2:19 Harry Greb's jab is fast and accurate. 7:9
2:34 Fullmer wraps up Greb. 7:9
2:43 Referee Viruet steps in to break it up. 7:9
2:55 Fullmer cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Greb had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:9
2:57 Greb bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:9
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Manny Seamon knows Greb lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Fullmer scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:13 Harry Greb is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:18 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:30 Fullmer fires a jab to the body 0:6
0:44 Greb tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:6
0:53 Greb scores with a nice right cross. 2:6
1:02 Fullmer has Greb blocked in! 2:6
1:07 Fullmer's not even close with the jab. 2:6
1:09 Greb connects with a hook to Fullmer's body. 5:6
1:19 Greb has Fullmer trapped! 5:6
1:19 Fullmer eats a jab from Greb 7:6
1:28 Fullmer scores with a damaging cross. 7:9
1:37 Greb moves into the far corner. 7:9
1:37 Fullmer's jab connects to Greb's head 7:11
1:54 Greb is trying to free his gloves from under Gene Fullmer's gloves. 7:11
2:03 Viruet moves in to break the clinch. 7:11
2:19 Greb steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:11
2:22 Greb is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 10:11
2:35 Greb splits Fullmer's gloves with an uppercut. 12:11
2:47 Greb gets his head on the chest of Fullmer as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 14:11
2:56 Fullmer lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 14:13
3:00 Greb appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:13
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 15:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:15 Greb lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:15 Greb has Fullmer hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:24 Manny Seamon seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 4:0
0:25 Fullmer lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:2
0:43 Greb connects with a violent hook! 8:2
0:43 How is Fullmer standing after that? 8:2
0:52 Greb scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 11:2
1:05 Greb really buried that punch into Fullmer's ribs. 16:2
1:05 Fullmer was hurt by those blows! 16:2
1:18 Greb traps Fullmer in the corner! 16:2
1:23 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 16:2
1:23 Greb stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 19:2
1:23 Greb has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 19:2
1:32 Fullmer retreats to his opponents corner... 19:2
1:36 Greb telegraphed that shot and Fullmer ducks under it easily. 19:2
1:43 Greb has Fullmer trapped! 19:2
1:43 Harry Greb lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 21:2
1:52 Fullmer takes a solid cross from Greb. 24:2
2:01 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 24:2
2:05 Viruet tries to separate the boxers but Greb has a vice-like grip on Fullmer. 24:2
2:17 * The referee cautions Greb about leaning on Fullmer's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 24:2
2:38 Greb is challenging Fullmer to fight him and quit clinching. 24:2
2:47 Viruet pries them apart. 24:2
2:57 Harry Greb wings a big left hand at Gene Fullmer but the latter sidesteps the punch. 24:2
3:00 Fullmer is holding... 24:2
3:00 Fullmer shoves Greb away. 24:2
3:00 It looks like Harry Greb has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 24:2
3:00 Greb spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 24:1
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Fullmer is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Fullmer received a pep talk from Floyd Mayweather Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Greb continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:16 Greb rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:0
0:26 Greb has Fullmer trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:0
0:26 Greb gets in a hook to the body of Fullmer. 4:0
0:43 Greb picks off the jab thrown by Fullmer. 4:0
0:46 Greb launches left a cross to the body. 6:0
1:03 Fullmer throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:0
1:05 * Greb is told to quit holding and hitting by Viruet. 9:0
1:23 Greb and Fullmer grab a quick breather. 9:0
1:31 Greb wraps up Fullmer... Neither fighter will break... 9:0
1:41 Referee Viruet has to separate the two... 9:0
1:46 Greb lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 11:0
1:55 Greb tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 13:0
2:05 Greb takes a cross to the head from Fullmer. 13:2
2:14 Greb gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 15:2
2:18 It appears as if Fullmer has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 15:2
2:26 Fullmer retreats into the lower right corner. 15:2
2:26 Greb follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 18:2
2:38 Greb gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Fullmer with an uppercut. 20:2
2:52 Greb continues to follow Fullmer about the ring. 20:2
3:00 Fullmer tries to drop the right hand over the top but Greb ducks under it. 20:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 22:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:09 Fullmer traps Greb in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Fullmer misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:21 Fullmer's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:29 Greb just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:5
0:29 Those punches hurt Greb and he looks to hang on. 0:5
0:46 Greb lands a strong uppercut! 5:5
0:46 Fullmer was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:5
1:00 Greb lands a hard uppercut! 10:5
1:00 Fullmer is dazed and he is in trouble!! 10:5
1:05 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Fullmer. 10:5
1:13 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:5
1:13 Fullmer doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 10:7
1:22 Greb retreats into a neutral corner. 10:7
1:22 * Viruet is telling Fullmer to quit hitting with the back of his glove. 10:9
1:45 Fullmer is holding Greb tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 10:9
1:49 Viruet has to separate the two... 10:9
1:57 Greb looks to his corner. 10:9
2:00 The action slows as Harry Greb and Fullmer measure each other up. 10:9
2:04 Fullmer lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Greb on the end of that punch. 10:11
2:19 Fullmer is trying to put his punches together and he tags Greb with a nice combination of punches. 10:13
2:35 Greb is pinned in his own corner... 10:13
2:40 Fullmer fires a lead right that Harry Greb manages to avoid. 10:13
2:42 Harry Greb bangs a right cross off the face of Fullmer. 12:13
2:58 Greb fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 12:13
3:00 Greb appears to have this fight under control. 12:13
3:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 12:13
Fight Result
Let's go to J.D. Lyons for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Chris Wilson, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Soeren Saugmann, Denmark scores it 96 to 93
Axel Zielke, Germany sees the fight 96 to 93
The winner by unanimous decision is Harry Greb!
Score Cards
Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 97
Gene Fullmer 9 10 9 8 9 10 10 9 9 10 93
Soeren Saugmann Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Gene Fullmer 9 10 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 10 93
Axel Zielke Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Gene Fullmer 9 10 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 10 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 30 27 28 30 30 28 29 30 30 27 289
Gene Fullmer 27 30 29 24 27 30 28 27 27 30 279
Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Gene Fullmer
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 2.30
Hooks / Round 7.10 4.80
Crosses / Round 7.60 3.50
Combinations / Round 11.90 2.70
Uppercuts / Round 8.50 4.10
Punches Landed / Round 40.60 17.40
Punches Missed / Round 36.50 41.60
Punching Accuracy 52.7% 29.5%
Total Number of Fouls 4 4
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1
Backhanding 1
Using Open Glove 1
Head Butting 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 3 4
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 2 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd