Marvin Hagler vs Jake LaMotta
Fight info: Piazza de Siena, Rome, Lazio, Italy, 2017-4-25, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Samuel Viruet, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marty Sammon (United States), Paul Artisst (United States) and George Smith (United States), ring card girl is Jean Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Marvin Hagler - Record: 13-1-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Francis - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
In the blue corner: Jake LaMotta - Record: 6-3-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:10 LaMotta has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:13 Jake LaMotta has Marvin Hagler trapped! 0:0
0:13 LaMotta connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 0:3
0:26 LaMotta is backed into his opponents corner... 0:3
0:31 Hagler attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:3
0:41 Hagler slides into a neutral corner... 0:3
0:46 It's a sweet uppercut by LaMotta! He snapped Hagler's head straight back with that punch! 0:7
0:46 LaMotta has Hagler hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:7
0:55 LaMotta scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Hagler. 0:9
1:07 LaMotta forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Hagler. 0:11
1:24 Hagler pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:11
1:38 Hagler forces his way inside. 0:11
1:47 LaMotta lands a jab to the midsection 0:13
2:04 LaMotta is off target with that uppercut. 0:13
2:15 Marvin Hagler really buried that punch into LaMotta's ribs. 4:13
2:15 Jake LaMotta is reeling.. 4:13
2:24 Hagler backs into the lower corner. 4:13
2:24 LaMotta bangs the uppercut home. 4:15
2:33 LaMotta goes downstairs with the hook. 4:17
2:42 Hagler said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:17
2:49 LaMotta muscles his way inside. 4:17
2:54 LaMotta is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:17
3:00 LaMotta has Hagler blocked in! 4:17
3:00 LaMotta works his way in and leans on Hagler. 4:17
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 5:19
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:09 Hagler is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:13 LaMotta misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:15 Marvin Hagler buries a hook to the body of LaMotta. 3:0
0:32 Viruet tries to separate the boxers but Hagler has a vice-like grip on LaMotta. 3:0
0:43 * Viruet steps in and admonishes LaMotta for leaning on Hagler's neck. 3:0
1:02 Hagler has LaMotta pinned! 3:0
1:06 Considering the clinch Marvin Hagler has on LaMotta it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. LaMotta pushes him away. 3:0
1:17 Hagler uses his shoulder to force LaMotta out of the clinch. 3:0
1:24 Hagler quickly pulls at his trunks. 3:0
1:28 Hagler scores with quick series of shots to the body of LaMotta. 5:0
1:45 Marvin Hagler just comes up short with the cross. 5:0
2:07 LaMotta is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:0
2:17 Hagler lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Jake LaMotta to take a half step backwards. 8:0
2:30 Hagler is trapped in LaMotta's corner... 8:0
2:35 LaMotta ties up Hagler. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:0
2:44 The Referee breaks it up... 8:0
2:56 Hagler just misses with a huge shot as LaMotta chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:0
3:00 Marvin Hagler spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 8:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Viruet motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:18 Hagler looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:24 LaMotta's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:28 Hagler is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:33 LaMotta fires a shot, but it glances off Hagler's shoulder. 0:0
0:35 Hagler tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:0
1:08 Hagler throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of LaMotta but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
1:10 Jake LaMotta lands a cross to the body. 2:2
1:20 LaMotta lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:4
1:39 Hagler pins LaMotta in the corner! 2:4
1:44 That was a violent straight left by Hagler! 6:4
1:44 LaMotta is clutching his side! 6:4
2:08 Both fighters move to ring center. 6:4
2:12 Hagler wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate LaMotta's defense. 6:4
2:14 Not much steam behind LaMotta's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:6
2:31 Hagler throws a punch and lands. LaMotta scores with a counter. Looks like Hagler was a little more effective. 9:8
2:48 Hagler lands a brutal uppercut! 13:8
2:48 LaMotta is staggered... 13:8
2:58 LaMotta continues to pop the jab 13:10
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 13:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hagler 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
0:16 Hagler keeps looking to get inside on LaMotta 0:0
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:20 Bouie Fisher was extremely upbeat during the break with Jake LaMotta providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:25 LaMotta can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:36 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:39 Hagler slides into the corner... 0:0
0:50 LaMotta stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 0:2
1:04 LaMotta is clinching... Hagler is trying to free his gloves... They are under LaMotta's arms... 0:2
1:09 Viruet steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
1:18 Hagler just comes up short with the hook. 0:2
1:25 Neither fighter is throwing enough punches in this round. 0:2
1:33 Hagler has freed himself from Jake LaMotta. They move quickly to ring center. 0:2
1:42 LaMotta misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
1:44 Hagler turns on the hook and drives it home under LaMotta's elbows. 3:2
1:58 LaMotta connects with a solid cross! 3:7
1:58 And Hagler's in big trouble now! 3:7
2:08 Jake LaMotta retreats into a neutral corner. 3:7
2:08 Hagler scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 5:7
2:22 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 5:7
2:41 Hagler brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 5:7
2:45 Hagler backs into a neutral corner. 5:7
2:45 LaMotta gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 5:9
2:55 LaMotta pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 5:11
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 6:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Marvin Hagler's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:17 Hagler gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:22 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:26 LaMotta's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:31 LaMotta lets his hands go inside, but Hagler protects his body well. 2:0
0:38 Hagler's cross finds a home in LaMotta's midsection. 5:0
0:54 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Hagler lands the right hand. 7:0
1:03 LaMotta has Hagler trapped in the right neutral corner... 7:0
1:03 * Viruet steps in and admonishes LaMotta for holding and hitting. 7:3
1:28 LaMotta feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Hagler's chin. 7:5
1:28 * And now Hagler is bleeding from that last punch! 7:6
1:28 The cut couldn't be in much worse of a spot. It appears to be literally inside the left eyebrow of Hagler. That's a tough place for a cut man to work. 7:6
1:47 Hagler fires and misses. 7:6
1:49 LaMotta scores with a hook to the side of the head. 7:8
2:03 Jake LaMotta is holding... 7:8
2:12 Referee Viruet steps in to break it up. 7:8
2:21 Hagler works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:8
2:32 Hagler traps LaMotta in the corner! 7:8
2:36 LaMotta takes a heavy combination downstairs. 11:8
2:36 Those punches hurt LaMotta and he looks to hang on. 11:8
2:48 LaMotta brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:8
2:53 Jake LaMotta scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:12
2:53 Hagler is hurt! 11:12
3:00 LaMotta moves into a neutral corner. 11:12
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 12:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 As round 6 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Marvin Hagler; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut on the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:13 Hagler leans on the ropes and motions for LaMotta to come in. 0:0
0:21 LaMotta retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:25 Hagler bores in determined to maul LaMotta 0:0
0:37 Hagler scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 4:0
0:37 LaMotta is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:47 Hagler works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:0
0:56 Marvin Hagler with a lead left to the head. 8:0
1:05 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 8:0
1:08 Hagler scores big with that hook to the jaw of LaMotta. LaMotta took a step back after absorbing that shot. 11:0
1:25 Hagler charges LaMotta trying to get inside 11:0
1:34 Both fighters move back to ring center. 11:0
1:38 LaMotta knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 11:0
1:47 LaMotta has Hagler cornered! 11:0
1:47 LaMotta throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 11:2
2:03 Hagler smothers LaMotta's attack with a clinch! 11:2
2:15 Hagler finally lets go of LaMotta. 11:2
2:23 Hagler feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 11:2
2:23 A hard uppercut from Hagler lands flush. 14:2
2:39 Hagler fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 14:2
2:42 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. LaMotta digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Hagler. 14:4
2:52 Hagler lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to LaMotta's midsection. 16:4
3:00 Hagler fires a left hand that LaMotta takes high on the shoulder. 16:4
3:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 18:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 LaMotta looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Hagler's corner men does a nice job on Marvin Hagler's cut on the left eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Hagler had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:08 LaMotta is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:13 Marvin Hagler lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:13 LaMotta is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:21 Bouie Fisher is just telling LaMotta the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 4:0
0:26 LaMotta is protecting the body nicely as Hagler fails to score inside. 4:0
0:29 LaMotta can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 4:2
0:29 And now Hagler is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 4:2
0:29 The cut on the left eyebrow of Hagler has reopened and the bleeding has ensued. This isn't going to make the fight any easier for him. 4:2
0:29 * Hagler seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Hagler's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 4:2
0:29 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Hagler's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Hagler and LaMotta await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 7. 4:2
0:43 Hagler ties up LaMotta... 4:2
0:48 Now they break clean. 4:2
0:52 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 4:2
0:55 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:2
0:59 Hagler is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 4:2
1:09 Marvin Hagler misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 4:2
1:23 Hagler telegraphed that shot and LaMotta ducks under it easily. 4:2
1:30 LaMotta moves into the lower corner. 4:2
1:35 Hagler tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 4:2
1:42 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:2
1:46 Hagler fires and misses. 4:2
2:01 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:2
2:06 Viruet pries them apart. 4:2
2:18 Hagler lands a crushing hook! 8:2
2:18 That shot has LaMotta hurt! 8:2
2:27 LaMotta backs into a neutral corner. 8:2
2:32 Hagler tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 8:2
2:39 Hagler pins LaMotta in the corner! 8:2
2:44 Hagler shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring LaMotta. 8:2
2:54 Hagler grabs LaMotta's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Viruet has to force Hagler to let go. 8:2
2:58 LaMotta works his way free! 8:2
3:00 You would think LaMotta had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Marvin Hagler looked trying to score there! 8:2
3:00 Hagler appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:2
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 7. 10:1
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 LaMotta was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Hagler's corner gave his cut on the left eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:13 Hagler shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches LaMotta flush! 5:0
0:13 Jake LaMotta's knee almost touched the canvas... 5:0
0:22 LaMotta follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 5:3
0:43 Hagler lands a strong uppercut! 9:3
0:43 LaMotta looks shaken! 9:3
0:57 LaMotta misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:3
1:10 LaMotta is jockeying for position as he tries to force Hagler back into the corner. 9:3
1:15 Hagler is forced into his opponents corner... 9:3
1:15 LaMotta fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 9:5
1:32 Hagler connects with a violent hook! 13:5
1:32 Hagler sent LaMotta reeling with that punch! 13:5
1:48 Hagler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:5
1:57 LaMotta scores with the jab. 13:7
2:10 Hagler slides into the corner... 13:7
2:14 LaMotta traps Hagler's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 13:7
2:19 Viruet moves them apart. 13:7
2:23 LaMotta's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 13:7
2:25 The crowd comes to it's feet as LaMotta and Hagler engage in a furious exchange. 15:9
2:30 * There's some angry swelling now around the right eye of Jake LaMotta. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 15:9
2:47 LaMotta just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 19:9
2:47 LaMotta looks shaken! 19:9
2:51 The swelling under LaMotta's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 19:9
3:00 Hagler swings...and misses. 19:9
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 19:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by LaMotta'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
0:12 Hagler pins LaMotta's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:21 Viruet has to break them apart. 0:0
0:26 Hagler has LaMotta blocked in! 0:0
0:31 Jake LaMotta is trying to free his gloves from under Hagler's gloves. 0:0
0:43 Viruet has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:47 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:52 Hagler lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:52 LaMotta was stunned by that blow! 4:0
1:09 Hagler cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. LaMotta had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:0
1:20 Hagler lands a devastating uppercut! 9:0
1:20 How is LaMotta standing after that? 9:0
1:25 The swelling around LaMotta's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 9:0
1:30 LaMotta slides into the corner... 9:0
1:34 Marvin Hagler drops the right hand flush on LaMotta's chin! 13:0
1:34 LaMotta suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 13:0
1:49 Hagler is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on LaMotta. 13:0
1:57 Hagler moves into the upper left corner. 13:0
1:57 Fighters are exchanging blows! LaMotta scored more on that exchange. 15:3
2:06 LaMotta is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 15:3
2:10 Not a lot on that hook to Hagler's side, but it scored. 15:5
2:22 Hagler is staying at the center of the ring. 15:5
2:27 Hagler landed a sharp combination that rocked LaMotta back on his heels! 19:5
2:27 Several solid punches score and LaMotta is rattled! 19:5
2:31 LaMotta is breathing heavily... 19:5
2:31 The increased swelling around the right eye of LaMotta is fast becoming a hindurance. 19:5
2:44 Circling left, Hagler looks for an opening to fire a shot at LaMotta. 19:5
2:53 Hagler continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 19:5
3:00 Hagler lands a devastating cross! 23:5
3:00 LaMotta is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 23:5
3:00 And that ends Round number 9. 25:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hagler and LaMotta square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce LaMotta's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure LaMotta's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 LaMotta grabs Hagler again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:15 Viruet moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:20 Marvin Hagler rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:29 George Francis not only gave Hagler encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle LaMotta. Now it's up to Hagler to implement it. 2:0
0:31 LaMotta has Hagler pinned! 2:0
0:35 LaMotta tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 2:0
0:40 LaMotta traps Hagler in the corner! 2:0
0:40 LaMotta rips a cross to the stomach of Hagler, but there was really no power behind it. 2:2
0:54 That uppercut from LaMotta just missed. 2:2
1:01 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's LaMotta who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:4
1:13 LaMotta connects with an uppercut to the head of Hagler. 2:6
1:29 That hook by LaMotta jarred Hagler! 2:10
1:29 Hagler's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:10
1:39 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Hagler lands a short uppercut to the chin of LaMotta. 4:10
1:48 Hagler slides into a neutral corner... 4:10
1:52 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Viruet is going to have to sort this out. 4:10
1:57 Hagler pushes LaMotta away. 4:10
2:06 LaMotta's not even close with the combination. 4:10
2:12 Hagler lands a hard hook! 8:10
2:12 LaMotta is hurt! 8:10
2:17 LaMotta's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:10
2:29 Jake LaMotta lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hagler. 8:10
2:32 * Viruet steps in and admonishes Hagler for hitting below the belt. 11:10
2:45 It doesn't look like LaMotta has much left at all. 11:10
2:54 LaMotta just can't find the range with that hook. 11:10
2:57 Upstairs and downstairs! Hagler lands two quick blows and then moves away from LaMotta's counters. 13:10
3:00 It seems every shot LaMotta takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 13:10
3:00 Hagler appears to have this fight under control. 13:10
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 13:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hagler looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 LaMotta'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
0:13 Hagler and LaMotta are in a clinch, Viruet hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:17 Referee Viruet separates the two... 0:0
0:21 Whatever George Francis said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hagler has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:22 LaMotta lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:33 Hagler takes a right to the body. 0:4
0:43 LaMotta plants a cross on Hagler's rib cage. 0:6
0:47 Hagler needs to catch his second wind... 0:6
0:52 Hagler is trapped in the corner... 0:6
0:56 LaMotta connects with a nasty uppercut! 0:10
0:56 Hagler was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:10
1:05 LaMotta lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 0:12
1:22 That punch actually went behind LaMotta's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Hagler. 0:12
1:33 LaMotta clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:12
1:38 Viruet separates the two... 0:12
1:42 We have a lull in the action. 0:12
1:45 LaMotta feints, looking for an opening. 0:12
1:52 "The Bronx Bull" LaMotta smothers Hagler's attack as Hagler tries to get off some shots inside. 0:12
2:03 Hagler's jab connects to LaMotta's head 2:12
2:17 Hagler tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:12
2:28 LaMotta continues to follow Hagler about the ring. 2:12
2:34 several punches land to LaMotta's body as he looks to move back to the outside. 4:12
2:38 Its obvious that the swelling around Hagler's right eye is rapidly worsening. 4:12
2:48 Hagler moves to the center of the Ring taunting LaMotta with his hands by his sides. 4:12
3:00 LaMotta voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:12
3:00 Hagler seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:12
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 11, forcing Viruet to step in. 4:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 LaMotta's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 LaMotta tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hagler blocks it. 0:0
0:20 Marvin Hagler dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts LaMotta back on his heels! 4:0
0:20 LaMotta is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:0
0:25 The swelling under LaMotta's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:0
0:32 Hagler slides into the corner... 4:0
0:37 Viruet yells at the fighters to separate but LaMotta and Hagler are a tangle of arms. 4:0
0:46 Viruet separates the two... 4:0
0:50 Hagler is pinned in his opponents corner... 4:0
0:50 LaMotta ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:2
0:55 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 4:2
1:00 Hagler moves into a neutral corner. 4:2
1:04 LaMotta pins Hagler's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:2
1:09 Viruet breaks them up... 4:2
1:20 LaMotta takes a hard combination from Hagler 9:2
1:20 LaMotta appears to be stunned! 9:2
1:32 Hagler slides into his own corner... 9:2
1:37 Hagler is either lucky or has radar. LaMotta's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:2
1:51 LaMotta misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:2
1:57 Hagler lands a vicious cross! 13:2
1:57 LaMotta looks stunned! 13:2
2:02 Jake LaMotta seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 13:2
2:06 LaMotta moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 13:4
2:16 LaMotta goes downstairs with a quick combination. 13:6
2:25 Hagler moves into the right corner. 13:6
2:30 LaMotta clamps Hagler's arms to his side and holds on until Viruet breaks the hold. 13:6
2:34 LaMotta and Marvin Hagler each take a step back. 13:6
2:43 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 13:6
2:47 LaMotta looks to work the body, but Hagler covers up nicely. 13:6
2:54 LaMotta pulls his trunks up. 13:6
3:00 LaMotta pins Hagler in the corner! 13:6
3:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 12, the final round of the fight. 13:6
Fight Result
And here with the call is Lupe Contreras
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Marty Sammon, United States scores it 115 to 114
Paul Artisst, United States scores the bout 117 to 112
George Smith, United States has it 117 to 112
The winner by unanimous decision is Marvin Hagler!
Score Cards
Marty Sammon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 115
Jake LaMotta 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 114
Paul Artisst Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 117
Jake LaMotta 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 112
George Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 117
Jake LaMotta 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 112
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marvin Hagler 27 29 29 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 27 30 349
Jake LaMotta 30 28 28 30 30 27 27 27 27 27 30 27 338
Statistics
Categories Marvin Hagler Jake LaMotta
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.67 3.92
Hooks / Round 3.83 6.08
Crosses / Round 5.00 3.33
Combinations / Round 4.33 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.67 5.17
Punches Landed / Round 21.50 22.17
Punches Missed / Round 48.75 36.83
Punching Accuracy 30.6% 37.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 2 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 4 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
MW Season Week 16 fights 19-24 (Championships)
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Re: MW Season Week 16 fights 19-24 (Championships)
Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Bronx Davey Moore
Fight info: Piazza de Siena, Rome, Lazio, Italy, 2017-4-25, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Lou Moret, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Ritter (United States), Leo Birnbaum (United States) and Larry Rozadilla (United States), ring card girl is Jackie Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the BRS Light Middleweight title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Floyd Mayweather Jr - Record: 13-0-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Felix Trinidad Sr. - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Bronx Davey Moore - Record: 1-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:12 Mayweather Jr misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:23 Mayweather Jr is flicking the jab, trying to keep Moore at long range. 0:0
0:27 Moore pushes Mayweather Jr away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:30 Floyd Mayweather Jr has Moore trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:35 Moore takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:0
0:35 Bronx Davey Moore appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:45 Floyd Mayweather Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:49 Moore ties up Mayweather Jr... 4:0
1:01 Moret has to break them apart. 4:0
1:10 Mayweather Jr's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:0
1:19 Mayweather Jr has Moore blocked in! 6:0
1:19 Mayweather Jr shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:0
1:36 Moore telegraphed that shot and Mayweather Jr ducks under it easily. 8:0
1:43 Mayweather Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:0
1:43 Moore was shaken by those blows! 12:0
1:56 Mayweather Jr lets his hands go inside, but Moore protects his body well. 12:0
2:08 Moore takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 16:0
2:08 Bronx Davey Moore looks like he was hurt by that punch! 16:0
2:21 Moore is trying to free his gloves from under Mayweather Jr's gloves. 16:0
2:26 Moret moves in to break the clinch. 16:0
2:33 Mayweather Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 16:0
2:40 Mayweather Jr lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Moore's midsection. 18:0
2:51 Moore has Mayweather Jr pinned! 18:0
2:55 Moore fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 18:0
2:57 Mayweather Jr snakes the jab through Moore's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 20:0
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 21:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Felix Trinidad Sr. not only gave Mayweather Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moore. Now it's up to Mayweather Jr to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Moore working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 0:2
0:20 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 0:2
0:27 Moore's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:2
0:36 Mayweather Jr is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:2
0:40 We have a lull in the action. 0:2
0:48 The fighters are tied up. Moore tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
1:00 Moret breaks them up... 0:2
1:09 That punch actually went behind Mayweather Jr's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moore. 0:2
1:20 Mayweather Jr gets the cross through Bronx Davey Moore's guard. 2:2
1:43 The fighters are tangled up inside. Moore has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:4
1:52 Mayweather Jr has Moore trapped! 2:4
1:57 Mayweather Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:4
1:59 Moore bangs the uppercut home. 2:6
2:12 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:6
2:17 Moore misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:6
2:27 Mayweather Jr retreats into the far corner. 2:6
2:27 Moore lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Mayweather Jr to take a half step backwards. 2:9
2:41 Moore cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Mayweather Jr had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:9
2:49 Moore moves into the far left corner. 2:9
2:49 A short hook to the head by Mayweather Jr 4:9
2:59 Mayweather Jr backs into the left corner. 4:9
3:00 The Referee has to get between Mayweather Jr and Moore as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:16 Mayweather Jr lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:16 Mayweather Jr has Moore hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:25 Felix Trinidad Sr. knows Mayweather Jr lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:31 Moore wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Mayweather Jr's defense. 4:0
0:41 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Moore is scoring more than Mayweather Jr. 6:3
0:53 Mayweather Jr is pinned in his own corner... 6:3
0:58 Moore wings a big left hand at Mayweather Jr but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:3
1:13 Mayweather Jr smothers Moore's attack as Moore tries to get off some shots inside. 6:3
1:15 Moore takes a hard cross to the chin from Mayweather Jr. 9:3
1:24 Mayweather Jr slides into a neutral corner... 9:3
1:29 Moore shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Mayweather Jr flush! 9:7
1:29 Mayweather Jr is staggered... 9:7
1:38 Moore traps Mayweather Jr in the corner! 9:7
1:50 Moore traps Mayweather Jr in the corner! 9:7
1:55 Moore misses with that hook. 9:7
2:02 Mayweather Jr scores with a tremendous left! 13:7
2:02 That punch really rocked Moore! 13:7
2:10 Mayweather Jr doesn't have to look for Moore this round as He is right there in front of him. 13:7
2:22 The action is back in the center of the ring. 13:7
2:27 OH! Moore landed the big hook flush! 13:11
2:27 Mayweather Jr is reeling.. 13:11
2:45 * Moore catches Mayweather Jr with a hard hook as he's coming in and Mayweather Jr drops to the canvas. a tremendous shot by Moore! 13:11
2:48 The count starts... 13:19
2:48 1 13:19
2:49 2 13:19
2:50 3 13:19
2:51 4 13:19
2:52 5 13:19
2:53 6 13:19
2:54 Mayweather Jr is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 7. 13:19
2:54 * Mayweather Jr beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 13:19
2:54 Mayweather Jr appears to be badly shaken, but Moret is going to allow the fight to go on. 13:19
3:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 13:20
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Felix Trinidad Sr. was really animated in Mayweather Jr's corner and Mayweather Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Moore connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:12 Mayweather Jr is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:4
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:28 Moore misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
0:34 Floyd Mayweather Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:4
0:34 Moore was stunned by that blow! 4:4
0:48 Mayweather Jr takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:9
0:48 That shot has Mayweather Jr hurt! 4:9
1:02 Mayweather Jr is protecting the body nicely as Moore fails to score inside. 4:9
1:08 That cross from Mayweather Jr lands with some authority! 9:9
1:08 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Moore is trying to hang on... 9:9
1:22 Mayweather Jr whiffs with the cross. 9:9
1:33 A big combination from Mayweather Jr lands with serious impact! 13:9
1:33 That's the shot Mayweather Jr hoped to land! Moore looks bad after that series of blows. 13:9
1:46 Mayweather Jr is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 13:9
1:46 Mayweather Jr doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 13:9
1:55 Mayweather Jr is circling his opponent. 13:9
1:59 Moore moves into a neutral corner. 13:9
1:59 Mayweather Jr fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Bronx Davey Moore. He rocked him with that one. 16:9
1:59 That last punch by Mayweather Jr just turned Moore's legs to Jell-O! Moore did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Mayweather Jr moves in for the kill. 16:9
2:08 Mayweather Jr scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 18:9
2:25 Moore does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Mayweather Jr's punches in close. 18:9
2:32 Mayweather Jr has Moore cornered! 18:9
2:37 Mayweather Jr holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Moore to score with a clean shot. 18:9
2:41 Mayweather Jr backs into a neutral corner. 18:9
2:41 Moore finds an opening in Mayweather Jr's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 18:12
2:54 Moore drills Mayweather Jr with a solid jab. 18:14
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 19:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Mayweather Jr slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Moore throws a crushing right to Mayweather Jr's jaw! 0:4
0:13 Mayweather Jr is badly hurt! 0:4
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:25 Moore brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:4
0:29 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 0:4
0:36 Mayweather Jr lands a devastating uppercut! 4:4
0:36 Moore is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:4
0:50 Mayweather Jr fires a lead right that Moore manages to avoid. 4:4
0:52 Bronx Davey Moore gets the cross in, making Mayweather Jr blink. 4:7
1:02 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 4:7
1:05 Moore pins Mayweather Jr in the corner! 4:7
1:10 Moore lands a paralyzing uppercut! 4:12
1:10 Mayweather Jr is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:12
1:23 Moore fires and misses. 4:12
1:30 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 4:12
1:30 A solid combination downstairs by Moore. 4:15
1:44 Mayweather Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:19
1:44 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:19
2:01 Moore works his way in and leans on Mayweather Jr... 4:19
2:16 Referee Moret has to separate the two... 4:19
2:25 Moore charges in but Mayweather Jr avoids the rush. 4:19
2:35 Mayweather Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:19
2:37 Moore throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:21
2:53 Moore throws a flurry of punches but Mayweather Jr either blocks or slips them. 4:21
3:00 Moore is clinching... Mayweather Jr is trying to free his gloves... They are under Moore's arms... 4:21
3:00 * Moret is telling Mayweather Jr to quit leaning on the neck. 4:21
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 4:21
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moret motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Bronx Davey Moore got some great advice from Jesus Rivero between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:14 Moore clamps Floyd Mayweather Jr's arms to his side and holds on until Moret breaks the hold. 0:0
0:19 Moret is shouting at Moore to break! 0:0
0:19 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:31 Mayweather Jr has Moore trapped! 0:0
0:31 Mayweather Jr continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:45 Moore just comes up short with the cross. 2:0
0:48 Mayweather Jr can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 4:0
1:00 Mayweather Jr lands a stinging jab. 6:0
1:14 Moore's not even close with the jab. 6:0
1:16 That straight cross from Mayweather Jr tagged Moore. He came right up the middle with that punch. 9:0
1:30 Moore can't score with short uppercut inside. Mayweather Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:0
1:47 Mayweather Jr and Moore exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Mayweather Jr get in the most telling blows. 12:2
1:55 Moore is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 12:2
2:02 Mayweather Jr pins Moore in the corner! 12:2
2:06 Mayweather Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Moore blocks it. 12:2
2:13 Oh!!! Moore unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:6
2:13 Mayweather Jr is trying to regroup after that punch... 12:6
2:22 Moore is staying at the center of the ring. 12:6
2:27 That right hand of Bronx Davey Moore's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!! 12:10
2:27 Mayweather Jr's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 12:10
2:43 Mayweather Jr drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 15:10
2:53 Moore forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Mayweather Jr's head. 15:13
3:00 Mayweather Jr slides into a neutral corner... 15:13
3:00 Moore doesn't connect with the hook. 15:13
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Mayweather Jr and Moore really went at it. 15:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Moore doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:14 It looks like Mayweather Jr and Moore are slowing up... 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Bronx Davey Moore misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:26 Floyd Mayweather Jr lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Moore. 2:0
0:43 Mayweather Jr traps Moore's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Moret breaks it up. 2:0
0:52 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:57 Moore backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
1:01 Mayweather Jr darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:0
1:10 Moore has Mayweather Jr pinned! 2:0
1:14 Moore grabs Mayweather Jr again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:0
1:19 Moret pries them apart. 2:0
1:28 Considering the clinch Mayweather Jr has on Moore it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Moore pushes him away. 2:0
1:38 Moret has to break the clinch. 2:0
1:48 Mayweather Jr moves to the center of the Ring taunting Bronx Davey Moore with his hands by his sides. 2:0
1:56 Moore is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:0
2:00 Mayweather Jr has Moore trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:0
2:00 Mayweather Jr goes downstairs with the hook. 4:0
2:15 Moore retreats into the lower right corner. 4:0
2:20 Moore holds his arms up in disgust as Mayweather Jr holds him around his waist. 4:0
2:29 Referee Moret separates the two... 4:0
2:38 Mayweather Jr is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
2:48 Mayweather Jr lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Moore on the end of that punch. 6:0
3:00 Moore misses with that punch. 6:0
3:00 Mayweather Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:0
3:00 Definitely not a round of the year candidate, hopefully these twoguys pick up the pace a bit 6:0
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bronx Davey Moore was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Floyd Mayweather Jr's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Moore lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:11 Mayweather Jr looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
0:16 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:4
0:20 Moore's cross finds a home on Mayweather Jr's jaw. 0:6
0:35 Mayweather Jr is clinching. Moret better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:6
0:47 Moret steps in and breaks it up. 0:6
0:55 Mayweather Jr launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Moore's jaw. Mayweather Jr is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 2:6
1:09 Moore forces his way inside. 2:6
1:22 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 2:6
1:30 Moore ties up Mayweather Jr... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 2:6
1:39 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:6
1:48 Moore fires a shot, but it glances off Mayweather Jr's shoulder. 2:6
1:51 Mayweather Jr throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 4:6
2:03 Mayweather Jr is backed into his opponents corner... 4:6
2:07 Bronx Davey Moore looks to work the body, but Mayweather Jr covers up nicely. 4:6
2:10 Mayweather Jr fires a jab to the body 6:6
2:31 Moore has Mayweather Jr blocked in! 6:6
2:35 Moore ties up Mayweather Jr. 6:6
2:40 Mayweather Jr works his way free! 6:6
2:49 Bronx Davey Moore has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Mayweather Jr. 6:6
2:53 Moore finally lets go of Mayweather Jr. 6:6
2:58 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 6:6
3:00 It looks like Floyd Mayweather Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:6
3:00 Somebody better break out a Dictionary and read the definition of fight to these two, since the lack of action in that round shows they clearly don't have a clue. 5:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Floyd Mayweather Jr and Moore square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:13 Moore lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:13 That blast sent Mayweather Jr reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:26 Moore is stalking his opponent. 0:4
0:37 Mayweather Jr tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
0:39 Moore with a lead right to the head. 0:6
0:56 Bronx Davey Moore picks off the uppercut by Mayweather Jr. 0:6
1:02 Mayweather Jr pushes Moore away, looking for more space to work in. 0:6
1:11 Moore lands a brutal uppercut! 0:10
1:11 Mayweather Jr was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:10
1:20 He retreats into the near right corner. 0:10
1:24 Moore is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:10
1:33 Moore just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mayweather Jr with a sharp combination! 0:14
1:33 It looks like Mayweather Jr is hurt after taking those shots! 0:14
1:46 Mayweather Jr lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 2:14
1:55 Moore punishes Mayweather Jr with a hook to the ribs. 2:17
2:13 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Mayweather Jr! 2:17
2:20 Bronx Davey Moore pushes Mayweather Jr away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 2:20
2:34 That combination from Moore just missed. 2:20
2:48 Moore tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Mayweather Jr. 2:20
2:55 Floyd Mayweather Jr pulls his trunks up. 2:20
3:00 Mayweather Jr frees himself from Moore's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:20
3:00 Moore breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 9 ends. 3:22
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Mayweather Jr unleashes a flurry and Moore fires back, a close exchange with Mayweather Jr coming out on top. 3:2
0:24 Floyd Mayweather Jr slides along the far ropes. 3:2
0:29 Moore traps Mayweather Jr in the corner! 3:2
0:33 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:2
0:44 * OH my,Mayweather Jr lands a huge combination and Moore hits the canvas. 3:2
0:47 Moret begins the count over Moore as Mayweather Jr moves to a neutral corner.. 12:2
0:47 1 12:2
0:48 2 12:2
0:49 3 12:2
0:50 Moore makes it to a knee at the count of 4 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 12:2
0:51 5 12:2
0:52 6 12:2
0:53 7 12:2
0:54 8 12:2
0:55 9 12:2
0:56 10! 12:2
0:56 * Moore can't beat the count! It's over! Moore has been stopped here in round 10. 12:2
Fight Result
Here's Bob Alexander with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still BRS Light Middleweight champion by knockout at the 1:02 mark in Round 10 is...
Floyd Mayweather Jr!
Score Cards
Gary Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 9 84
Bronx Davey Moore 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 86
Leo Birnbaum Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 9 84
Bronx Davey Moore 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 86
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 9 84
Bronx Davey Moore 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 86
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Floyd Mayweather Jr 30 27 24 30 27 30 30 27 27 252
Bronx Davey Moore 27 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 258
Statistics
Categories Floyd Mayweather Jr Bronx Davey Moore
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.10 4.20
Hooks / Round 6.30 4.10
Crosses / Round 3.40 3.30
Combinations / Round 3.90 2.50
Uppercuts / Round 4.20 3.90
Punches Landed / Round 21.90 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 33.70 72.90
Punching Accuracy 39.4% 19.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Piazza de Siena, Rome, Lazio, Italy, 2017-4-25, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Lou Moret, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Ritter (United States), Leo Birnbaum (United States) and Larry Rozadilla (United States), ring card girl is Jackie Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the BRS Light Middleweight title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Floyd Mayweather Jr - Record: 13-0-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Felix Trinidad Sr. - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Bronx Davey Moore - Record: 1-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:12 Mayweather Jr misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:23 Mayweather Jr is flicking the jab, trying to keep Moore at long range. 0:0
0:27 Moore pushes Mayweather Jr away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:30 Floyd Mayweather Jr has Moore trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:35 Moore takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:0
0:35 Bronx Davey Moore appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:45 Floyd Mayweather Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:49 Moore ties up Mayweather Jr... 4:0
1:01 Moret has to break them apart. 4:0
1:10 Mayweather Jr's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:0
1:19 Mayweather Jr has Moore blocked in! 6:0
1:19 Mayweather Jr shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:0
1:36 Moore telegraphed that shot and Mayweather Jr ducks under it easily. 8:0
1:43 Mayweather Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:0
1:43 Moore was shaken by those blows! 12:0
1:56 Mayweather Jr lets his hands go inside, but Moore protects his body well. 12:0
2:08 Moore takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 16:0
2:08 Bronx Davey Moore looks like he was hurt by that punch! 16:0
2:21 Moore is trying to free his gloves from under Mayweather Jr's gloves. 16:0
2:26 Moret moves in to break the clinch. 16:0
2:33 Mayweather Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 16:0
2:40 Mayweather Jr lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Moore's midsection. 18:0
2:51 Moore has Mayweather Jr pinned! 18:0
2:55 Moore fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 18:0
2:57 Mayweather Jr snakes the jab through Moore's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 20:0
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 21:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Felix Trinidad Sr. not only gave Mayweather Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moore. Now it's up to Mayweather Jr to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Moore working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 0:2
0:20 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 0:2
0:27 Moore's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:2
0:36 Mayweather Jr is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:2
0:40 We have a lull in the action. 0:2
0:48 The fighters are tied up. Moore tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
1:00 Moret breaks them up... 0:2
1:09 That punch actually went behind Mayweather Jr's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moore. 0:2
1:20 Mayweather Jr gets the cross through Bronx Davey Moore's guard. 2:2
1:43 The fighters are tangled up inside. Moore has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:4
1:52 Mayweather Jr has Moore trapped! 2:4
1:57 Mayweather Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:4
1:59 Moore bangs the uppercut home. 2:6
2:12 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:6
2:17 Moore misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:6
2:27 Mayweather Jr retreats into the far corner. 2:6
2:27 Moore lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Mayweather Jr to take a half step backwards. 2:9
2:41 Moore cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Mayweather Jr had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:9
2:49 Moore moves into the far left corner. 2:9
2:49 A short hook to the head by Mayweather Jr 4:9
2:59 Mayweather Jr backs into the left corner. 4:9
3:00 The Referee has to get between Mayweather Jr and Moore as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:16 Mayweather Jr lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:16 Mayweather Jr has Moore hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:25 Felix Trinidad Sr. knows Mayweather Jr lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:31 Moore wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Mayweather Jr's defense. 4:0
0:41 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Moore is scoring more than Mayweather Jr. 6:3
0:53 Mayweather Jr is pinned in his own corner... 6:3
0:58 Moore wings a big left hand at Mayweather Jr but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:3
1:13 Mayweather Jr smothers Moore's attack as Moore tries to get off some shots inside. 6:3
1:15 Moore takes a hard cross to the chin from Mayweather Jr. 9:3
1:24 Mayweather Jr slides into a neutral corner... 9:3
1:29 Moore shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Mayweather Jr flush! 9:7
1:29 Mayweather Jr is staggered... 9:7
1:38 Moore traps Mayweather Jr in the corner! 9:7
1:50 Moore traps Mayweather Jr in the corner! 9:7
1:55 Moore misses with that hook. 9:7
2:02 Mayweather Jr scores with a tremendous left! 13:7
2:02 That punch really rocked Moore! 13:7
2:10 Mayweather Jr doesn't have to look for Moore this round as He is right there in front of him. 13:7
2:22 The action is back in the center of the ring. 13:7
2:27 OH! Moore landed the big hook flush! 13:11
2:27 Mayweather Jr is reeling.. 13:11
2:45 * Moore catches Mayweather Jr with a hard hook as he's coming in and Mayweather Jr drops to the canvas. a tremendous shot by Moore! 13:11
2:48 The count starts... 13:19
2:48 1 13:19
2:49 2 13:19
2:50 3 13:19
2:51 4 13:19
2:52 5 13:19
2:53 6 13:19
2:54 Mayweather Jr is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 7. 13:19
2:54 * Mayweather Jr beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 13:19
2:54 Mayweather Jr appears to be badly shaken, but Moret is going to allow the fight to go on. 13:19
3:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 13:20
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Felix Trinidad Sr. was really animated in Mayweather Jr's corner and Mayweather Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Moore connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:12 Mayweather Jr is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:4
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:28 Moore misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
0:34 Floyd Mayweather Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:4
0:34 Moore was stunned by that blow! 4:4
0:48 Mayweather Jr takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:9
0:48 That shot has Mayweather Jr hurt! 4:9
1:02 Mayweather Jr is protecting the body nicely as Moore fails to score inside. 4:9
1:08 That cross from Mayweather Jr lands with some authority! 9:9
1:08 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Moore is trying to hang on... 9:9
1:22 Mayweather Jr whiffs with the cross. 9:9
1:33 A big combination from Mayweather Jr lands with serious impact! 13:9
1:33 That's the shot Mayweather Jr hoped to land! Moore looks bad after that series of blows. 13:9
1:46 Mayweather Jr is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 13:9
1:46 Mayweather Jr doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 13:9
1:55 Mayweather Jr is circling his opponent. 13:9
1:59 Moore moves into a neutral corner. 13:9
1:59 Mayweather Jr fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Bronx Davey Moore. He rocked him with that one. 16:9
1:59 That last punch by Mayweather Jr just turned Moore's legs to Jell-O! Moore did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Mayweather Jr moves in for the kill. 16:9
2:08 Mayweather Jr scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 18:9
2:25 Moore does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Mayweather Jr's punches in close. 18:9
2:32 Mayweather Jr has Moore cornered! 18:9
2:37 Mayweather Jr holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Moore to score with a clean shot. 18:9
2:41 Mayweather Jr backs into a neutral corner. 18:9
2:41 Moore finds an opening in Mayweather Jr's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 18:12
2:54 Moore drills Mayweather Jr with a solid jab. 18:14
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 19:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Mayweather Jr slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Moore throws a crushing right to Mayweather Jr's jaw! 0:4
0:13 Mayweather Jr is badly hurt! 0:4
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:25 Moore brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:4
0:29 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mayweather Jr. 0:4
0:36 Mayweather Jr lands a devastating uppercut! 4:4
0:36 Moore is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:4
0:50 Mayweather Jr fires a lead right that Moore manages to avoid. 4:4
0:52 Bronx Davey Moore gets the cross in, making Mayweather Jr blink. 4:7
1:02 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 4:7
1:05 Moore pins Mayweather Jr in the corner! 4:7
1:10 Moore lands a paralyzing uppercut! 4:12
1:10 Mayweather Jr is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:12
1:23 Moore fires and misses. 4:12
1:30 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 4:12
1:30 A solid combination downstairs by Moore. 4:15
1:44 Mayweather Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:19
1:44 Mayweather Jr was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:19
2:01 Moore works his way in and leans on Mayweather Jr... 4:19
2:16 Referee Moret has to separate the two... 4:19
2:25 Moore charges in but Mayweather Jr avoids the rush. 4:19
2:35 Mayweather Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:19
2:37 Moore throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:21
2:53 Moore throws a flurry of punches but Mayweather Jr either blocks or slips them. 4:21
3:00 Moore is clinching... Mayweather Jr is trying to free his gloves... They are under Moore's arms... 4:21
3:00 * Moret is telling Mayweather Jr to quit leaning on the neck. 4:21
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 4:21
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moret motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Bronx Davey Moore got some great advice from Jesus Rivero between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:14 Moore clamps Floyd Mayweather Jr's arms to his side and holds on until Moret breaks the hold. 0:0
0:19 Moret is shouting at Moore to break! 0:0
0:19 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:31 Mayweather Jr has Moore trapped! 0:0
0:31 Mayweather Jr continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:45 Moore just comes up short with the cross. 2:0
0:48 Mayweather Jr can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 4:0
1:00 Mayweather Jr lands a stinging jab. 6:0
1:14 Moore's not even close with the jab. 6:0
1:16 That straight cross from Mayweather Jr tagged Moore. He came right up the middle with that punch. 9:0
1:30 Moore can't score with short uppercut inside. Mayweather Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:0
1:47 Mayweather Jr and Moore exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Mayweather Jr get in the most telling blows. 12:2
1:55 Moore is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 12:2
2:02 Mayweather Jr pins Moore in the corner! 12:2
2:06 Mayweather Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Moore blocks it. 12:2
2:13 Oh!!! Moore unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:6
2:13 Mayweather Jr is trying to regroup after that punch... 12:6
2:22 Moore is staying at the center of the ring. 12:6
2:27 That right hand of Bronx Davey Moore's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!! 12:10
2:27 Mayweather Jr's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 12:10
2:43 Mayweather Jr drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 15:10
2:53 Moore forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Mayweather Jr's head. 15:13
3:00 Mayweather Jr slides into a neutral corner... 15:13
3:00 Moore doesn't connect with the hook. 15:13
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Mayweather Jr and Moore really went at it. 15:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Moore doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:14 It looks like Mayweather Jr and Moore are slowing up... 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Bronx Davey Moore misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:26 Floyd Mayweather Jr lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Moore. 2:0
0:43 Mayweather Jr traps Moore's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Moret breaks it up. 2:0
0:52 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:57 Moore backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
1:01 Mayweather Jr darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:0
1:10 Moore has Mayweather Jr pinned! 2:0
1:14 Moore grabs Mayweather Jr again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:0
1:19 Moret pries them apart. 2:0
1:28 Considering the clinch Mayweather Jr has on Moore it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Moore pushes him away. 2:0
1:38 Moret has to break the clinch. 2:0
1:48 Mayweather Jr moves to the center of the Ring taunting Bronx Davey Moore with his hands by his sides. 2:0
1:56 Moore is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:0
2:00 Mayweather Jr has Moore trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:0
2:00 Mayweather Jr goes downstairs with the hook. 4:0
2:15 Moore retreats into the lower right corner. 4:0
2:20 Moore holds his arms up in disgust as Mayweather Jr holds him around his waist. 4:0
2:29 Referee Moret separates the two... 4:0
2:38 Mayweather Jr is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
2:48 Mayweather Jr lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Moore on the end of that punch. 6:0
3:00 Moore misses with that punch. 6:0
3:00 Mayweather Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:0
3:00 Definitely not a round of the year candidate, hopefully these twoguys pick up the pace a bit 6:0
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bronx Davey Moore was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Floyd Mayweather Jr's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Moore lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:11 Mayweather Jr looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
0:16 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:4
0:20 Moore's cross finds a home on Mayweather Jr's jaw. 0:6
0:35 Mayweather Jr is clinching. Moret better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:6
0:47 Moret steps in and breaks it up. 0:6
0:55 Mayweather Jr launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Moore's jaw. Mayweather Jr is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 2:6
1:09 Moore forces his way inside. 2:6
1:22 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 2:6
1:30 Moore ties up Mayweather Jr... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 2:6
1:39 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:6
1:48 Moore fires a shot, but it glances off Mayweather Jr's shoulder. 2:6
1:51 Mayweather Jr throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 4:6
2:03 Mayweather Jr is backed into his opponents corner... 4:6
2:07 Bronx Davey Moore looks to work the body, but Mayweather Jr covers up nicely. 4:6
2:10 Mayweather Jr fires a jab to the body 6:6
2:31 Moore has Mayweather Jr blocked in! 6:6
2:35 Moore ties up Mayweather Jr. 6:6
2:40 Mayweather Jr works his way free! 6:6
2:49 Bronx Davey Moore has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Mayweather Jr. 6:6
2:53 Moore finally lets go of Mayweather Jr. 6:6
2:58 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 6:6
3:00 It looks like Floyd Mayweather Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:6
3:00 Somebody better break out a Dictionary and read the definition of fight to these two, since the lack of action in that round shows they clearly don't have a clue. 5:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Floyd Mayweather Jr and Moore square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:13 Moore lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:13 That blast sent Mayweather Jr reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:26 Moore is stalking his opponent. 0:4
0:37 Mayweather Jr tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
0:39 Moore with a lead right to the head. 0:6
0:56 Bronx Davey Moore picks off the uppercut by Mayweather Jr. 0:6
1:02 Mayweather Jr pushes Moore away, looking for more space to work in. 0:6
1:11 Moore lands a brutal uppercut! 0:10
1:11 Mayweather Jr was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:10
1:20 He retreats into the near right corner. 0:10
1:24 Moore is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:10
1:33 Moore just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mayweather Jr with a sharp combination! 0:14
1:33 It looks like Mayweather Jr is hurt after taking those shots! 0:14
1:46 Mayweather Jr lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 2:14
1:55 Moore punishes Mayweather Jr with a hook to the ribs. 2:17
2:13 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Mayweather Jr! 2:17
2:20 Bronx Davey Moore pushes Mayweather Jr away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 2:20
2:34 That combination from Moore just missed. 2:20
2:48 Moore tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Mayweather Jr. 2:20
2:55 Floyd Mayweather Jr pulls his trunks up. 2:20
3:00 Mayweather Jr frees himself from Moore's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:20
3:00 Moore breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 9 ends. 3:22
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Mayweather Jr unleashes a flurry and Moore fires back, a close exchange with Mayweather Jr coming out on top. 3:2
0:24 Floyd Mayweather Jr slides along the far ropes. 3:2
0:29 Moore traps Mayweather Jr in the corner! 3:2
0:33 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:2
0:44 * OH my,Mayweather Jr lands a huge combination and Moore hits the canvas. 3:2
0:47 Moret begins the count over Moore as Mayweather Jr moves to a neutral corner.. 12:2
0:47 1 12:2
0:48 2 12:2
0:49 3 12:2
0:50 Moore makes it to a knee at the count of 4 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 12:2
0:51 5 12:2
0:52 6 12:2
0:53 7 12:2
0:54 8 12:2
0:55 9 12:2
0:56 10! 12:2
0:56 * Moore can't beat the count! It's over! Moore has been stopped here in round 10. 12:2
Fight Result
Here's Bob Alexander with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still BRS Light Middleweight champion by knockout at the 1:02 mark in Round 10 is...
Floyd Mayweather Jr!
Score Cards
Gary Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 9 84
Bronx Davey Moore 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 86
Leo Birnbaum Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 9 84
Bronx Davey Moore 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 86
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Floyd Mayweather Jr 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 9 84
Bronx Davey Moore 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 86
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Floyd Mayweather Jr 30 27 24 30 27 30 30 27 27 252
Bronx Davey Moore 27 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 258
Statistics
Categories Floyd Mayweather Jr Bronx Davey Moore
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.10 4.20
Hooks / Round 6.30 4.10
Crosses / Round 3.40 3.30
Combinations / Round 3.90 2.50
Uppercuts / Round 4.20 3.90
Punches Landed / Round 21.90 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 33.70 72.90
Punching Accuracy 39.4% 19.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 1 / 1
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Re: MW Season Week 16 fights 19-24 (Championships)
Marcel Cerdan vs Jimmy Bivins
Fight info: Piazza de Siena, Rome, Lazio, Italy, 2017-4-25, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Stanley Christodoulou, the bout will be scored by three judges: Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), Ignacio Robles (Panama) and Jesus Manuel Cova (United States), ring card girl is Jackie Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Marcel Cerdan - Record: 10-4-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 9-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:13 Cerdan lets his hands go inside, but Jimmy Bivins protects his body well. 0:0
0:20 Solid bodywork by Cerdan as he lands several punches from the inside. 2:0
0:35 Bivins pins Cerdan's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:39 Referee Christodoulou has to separate the two... 2:0
0:44 Bivins is motioning with his gloves for Cerdan to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 2:0
0:53 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:59 Cerdan is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
1:02 Cerdan has Bivins blocked in! 2:0
1:02 Cerdan rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 4:0
1:17 Bivins comes in low. Marcel Cerdan puts a headlock on him. Christodoulou knocks Cerdan's arm off Bivins's head. 4:0
1:21 Christodoulou breaks them up... 4:0
1:30 Cerdan throws the hook and connects. 6:0
1:43 Bivins throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:2
2:03 Marcel Cerdan just comes up short with the jab. 6:2
2:10 Cerdan gets in a hook to the body of Bivins. 8:2
2:24 Bivins clinches... Cerdan gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:2
2:33 Bivins shoves Cerdan away. 8:2
2:38 Bivins said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 8:2
2:46 Cerdan lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 12:2
2:46 That blast sent Bivins reeling into the ropes! 12:2
3:00 Bivins leaves the jab just short. 12:2
3:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 12:1
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jackie Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Bivins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:20 Tommy Parks was really animated in Bivins's corner and Bivins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:27 Marcel Cerdan lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:27 Bivins looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:44 Bivins is either lucky or has radar. Cerdan's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:0
0:51 Thats a nice combination to the body by Bivins. 4:2
1:00 Not much steam behind Bivins's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:4
1:14 Bivins is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:4
1:27 Bivins ties up Cerdan. 4:4
1:36 Christodoulou moves them apart. 4:4
1:41 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 4:4
1:45 Jimmy Bivins wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:6
2:00 Bivins just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:6
2:00 Bivins is clutching his side! 8:6
2:09 Cerdan backs into the near right corner. 8:6
2:09 Bivins fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:8
2:09 * And now Cerdan is bleeding from that last punch! 8:9
2:09 The cut is outside his right eye. Fortunately, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Cerdan. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 8:9
2:09 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 8:9
2:19 Cerdan doesn't have to look for Bivins this round as He is right there in front of him. 8:9
2:26 Cerdan misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:9
2:28 Bivins lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 8:11
2:37 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 8:11
2:43 Bivins has Cerdan trapped in the right neutral corner... 8:11
2:43 Bivins connects with a cross to Cerdan's body. 8:13
2:59 Jimmy Bivins holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Cerdan to score with a clean shot. 8:13
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 8:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Jimmy Montoya seemed to pump up Cerdan between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Bivins traps Cerdan in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Bivins clamps Cerdan's arms to his side and holds on until Christodoulou breaks the hold. 0:0
0:17 Christodoulou moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:29 Bivins fires a shot, but it glances off Marcel Cerdan's shoulder. 0:0
0:36 Cerdan cranks up the hook and connects to Bivins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:0
0:36 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 5:0
0:48 Cerdan retreats into a neutral corner. 5:0
0:48 Bivins scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Cerdan. 5:2
0:57 Marcel Cerdan is blocked in his opponents corner... 5:2
0:57 Jimmy Bivins doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 5:4
1:06 The fighters are at close quarters now as Bivins lands a hook downstairs. 5:6
1:22 Cerdan slides into a neutral corner... 5:6
1:22 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Bivins who scores with a short hook to the chest. 5:8
1:36 Cerdan misses with that combination. 5:8
1:38 Bivins is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 5:10
1:38 It looks like Bivins has reopened Cerdan's previous wound because Cerdan is now bleeding once again. 5:10
1:38 Cerdan has emerged bloodied, as the cut outside his right eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 5:10
1:38 Bad news for Cerdan getting cut so early in the fight, this could cause him a lot of trouble later. 5:10
1:55 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 5:10
2:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:10
2:10 Now they break clean. 5:10
2:17 Marcel Cerdan tries a hook but Bivins blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 5:12
2:30 Bivins slides into the corner... 5:12
2:34 Cerdan telegraphed that shot and Bivins ducks under it easily. 5:12
2:37 Bivins lets a quick hook go, catching Cerdan moving in. 5:14
2:49 Cerdan is pinned in his opponents corner... 5:14
2:53 Bivins pins Cerdan's arms. Now they move apart. 5:14
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 5:14
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 4:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Bivins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Bivins is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:08 Cerdan catches Jimmy Bivins with a short, powerful hook to the head as Bivins tried to move inside. That punch stopped Bivins in his tracks! 3:0
0:22 Bivins has freed himself from Cerdan. They move quickly to ring center. 3:0
0:36 Cerdan fires and misses. 3:0
0:38 Bivins finds a home for his jab, keeping Cerdan at bay. 3:2
0:38 And now it appears as if Cerdan's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 3:2
0:38 Now the bleeding from the cut outside Cerdan's right eye has begun to flow again. 3:2
0:38 * Marcel Cerdan seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Cerdan's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 3:2
0:38 * Well, after talking a long look at Cerdan'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 4. 3:2
0:52 Bivins works his way in and leans on Cerdan... 3:2
1:01 Referee Christodoulou steps in to break it up. 3:2
1:15 Jimmy Bivins's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 3:2
1:21 Cerdan lands a short uppercut in close. 5:2
1:34 Bivins retreats to his own corner... 5:2
1:38 Cerdan has his arms wrapped around Bivins... Now they separate. 5:2
1:49 Christodoulou is shouting at Cerdan to break! 5:2
1:55 Bivins steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:2
1:58 The cross scores for Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 5:4
2:08 Bivins has Cerdan trapped! 5:4
2:13 Bivins is holding Cerdan tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:4
2:17 Christodoulou steps in and breaks it up. 5:4
2:22 Bivins's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 5:4
2:25 Bivins is forced into his own corner... 5:4
2:30 Cerdan is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Bivins attempts to move inside on him. 5:4
2:34 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:4
2:39 Cerdan grabs and holds Bivins... 5:4
2:49 Christodoulou separates the two... 5:4
2:58 Marcel Cerdan ends up behind Bivins as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 5:4
3:00 Bivins is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Cerdan. 5:4
3:00 The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. Those boos clearly demonstrate the crowds displeasure. 6:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Christodoulou motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Tommy Parks is just telling Bivins the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:08 Cerdan is ready to go. The cut outside the right eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:10 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Cerdan is slick enough to get away with it. 3:0
0:19 Bivins received a pep talk from Tommy Parks before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 3:0
0:36 Bivins's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Marcel Cerdan. 6:0
0:46 Jimmy Bivins retreats to his opponents corner... 6:0
0:50 Jimmy Bivins is trying to free his gloves from under Cerdan's gloves. 6:0
0:55 Christodoulou has to break them apart. 6:0
1:04 Bivins looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:0
1:10 Bivins steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
1:18 Cerdan picks off the cross by Bivins. 6:0
1:30 Cerdan wraps up Jimmy Bivins... Neither fighter will break... 6:0
1:39 Christodoulou separates the two fighters. 6:0
1:48 Bivins is holding on to Cerdan. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:0
2:03 Christodoulou pries them apart. 6:0
2:08 Cerdan moves into the left corner. 6:0
2:13 Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Cerdan. 6:0
2:20 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Bivins is scoring more than Cerdan. 8:3
2:37 Cerdan lands a paralyzing hook! 12:3
2:37 Cerdan has Bivins in trouble after that punch! 12:3
2:50 Cerdan fires the jab. It finds its target. 14:3
3:00 Cerdan retreats into the upper left corner. 14:3
3:00 Bivins throws a flurry of punches but Cerdan either blocks or slips them. 14:3
3:00 There's another round in the books. 13:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Bivins misses with that punch. 0:0
0:14 Bivins takes a cross to the ribs. 2:0
0:33 Bivins swings...and misses. 2:0
0:35 Bivins walks in to a glancing hook from Marcel "The Casablanca Clouter" Cerdan. 4:0
0:48 Bivins caught Cerdan square with that uppercut. 4:3
1:00 Cerdan goes downstairs with a quick combination. 6:3
1:09 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 6:3
1:19 Cerdan moves into a neutral corner. 6:3
1:19 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Cerdan has gotten the better of the exchange. 9:5
1:32 Cerdan pins Bivins in the corner! 9:5
1:32 That's a nice solid jab from Cerdan 12:5
1:41 "The Casablanca Clouter" Cerdan has Bivins cornered! 12:5
1:41 Cerdan tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 14:5
1:53 Cerdan pins Bivins in the corner! 14:5
1:58 That was a violent straight right by Cerdan! 18:5
1:58 Jimmy Bivins was hurt by those blows! 18:5
2:15 Bivins's not even close with the cross. 18:5
2:27 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 18:5
2:42 Cerdan bounces off the ropes, challenging Bivins to come get him. 18:5
2:47 Cerdan backs into a neutral corner. 18:5
2:52 Bivins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Cerdan had his elbows tucked in nicely. 18:5
2:54 Bivins leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Cerdan. 20:5
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 22:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Jimmy Montoya said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Cerdan has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:07 Bivins hooks off the jab and scores to the body or "The Casablanca Clouter" Cerdan. 0:2
0:21 Cerdan grabs Bivins's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Christodoulou has to force Cerdan to let go. 0:2
0:30 Bivins pushes Cerdan away. 0:2
0:45 Bivins just misses with a huge shot as Cerdan chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
1:05 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Cerdan, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut to Bivins's midsection. 3:2
1:18 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:2
1:21 Cerdan scores with a nice right cross. 5:2
1:37 Cerdan really buried that punch into Bivins's ribs. 10:2
1:37 At least two of those shots really hurt Bivins! 10:2
1:46 Cerdan has Bivins pinned! 10:2
1:50 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 10:2
1:50 Bivins is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 13:4
1:50 Cerdan knows that Bivins is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Bivins. 13:4
1:59 Bivins retreats into a neutral corner. 13:4
2:03 Marcel Cerdan attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 13:4
2:15 Cerdan misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:4
2:26 Cerdan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bivins. 13:4
2:37 Cerdan can't score with short uppercut inside. Bivins got his gloves in front of the punch. 13:4
2:43 Some nice infighting ends with Cerdan getting an uppercut in. 15:4
2:43 Bivins is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Cerdan looks to end it! 15:4
2:52 Bivins is trapped in his opponents corner... 15:4
2:57 Marcel Cerdan wraps up Bivins. 15:4
3:00 Christodoulou has to separate the two... 15:4
3:00 Cerdan spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 14:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Jimmy Montoya was extremely upbeat during the break with Cerdan providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Bivins just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:15 Cerdan lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:0
0:31 Bivins grabs Cerdan. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:35 Referee Christodoulou separates the two... 2:0
0:40 Bivins retreats into the right corner. 2:0
0:40 * Cerdan is told to quit rabbit punching by Christodoulou. 5:0
1:05 Cerdan and Bivins go toe to toe with Cerdan getting the better of it. 8:2
1:14 Cerdan is forced into his opponents corner... 8:2
1:19 Jimmy Bivins traps Cerdan's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Christodoulou breaks it up. 8:2
1:23 Cerdan works his way free! 8:2
1:32 Bivins misses wildly with the Hook. 8:2
1:43 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Bivins. 8:5
1:58 Bivins is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Cerdan 8:5
2:03 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:5
2:07 Maybe they ought to nickname Bivins "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 8:5
2:12 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:5
2:17 Marcel Cerdan slides into his own corner... 8:5
2:21 Bivins slides along the far ropes. 8:5
2:26 Bivins punctuates a violent exchange with a strong cross. He got the best of that battle, but Marcel Cerdan got his licks in as well! 10:8
2:35 Bivins pins Cerdan in the corner! 10:8
2:39 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Bivins! 10:8
2:42 Cerdan's jab is fast and accurate. 12:8
2:51 Cerdan retreats into a neutral corner. 12:8
2:55 Bivins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Cerdan ducks under it. 12:8
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Cerdan's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 8. 12:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 A quick jab to the body scores for Bivins 0:2
0:23 Cerdan slides into the corner... 0:2
0:28 Bivins circles around the ring. 0:2
0:37 Bivins lands a devastating uppercut! 0:7
0:37 Cerdan is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:7
0:50 Bivins doesn't connect with the hook. 0:7
0:57 Bivins's cross finds a home on Cerdan's jaw. 0:9
0:57 Cerdan is dazed as Bivins looks to put him away! 0:9
1:05 Cerdan is pinned in his own corner... 0:9
1:05 Bivins scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:11
1:05 Bivins picks up the pace sensing he can get Cerdan out of there! 0:11
1:14 Cerdan retreats into a neutral corner. 0:11
1:23 That punch actually went behind Cerdan's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bivins. 0:11
1:34 The quickness and footwork of Bivins is definitely keeping Cerdan off balance. 0:11
1:47 Bivins lands a hard uppercut! 0:15
1:47 Cerdan was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:15
1:47 That last shot has reopened a cut on Cerdan because the blood is flowing again. 0:15
1:47 Cerdan's got blood flowing noticeably again as the cut outside his right eye has reopened here in Round 9. 0:15
1:47 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Marcel Cerdan's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Christodoulou is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Cerdan's facial wound. 0:15
1:47 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Cerdan to stand and motioning for Bivins to back up a little. Now Christodoulou is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 9. 0:15
2:01 Bivins fires a lead right that Cerdan manages to avoid. 0:15
2:16 Bivins dances gracefully across the canvas 0:15
2:35 Bivins throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:15
2:37 Cerdan drills Bivins with a solid jab. 2:15
2:57 Bivins is moving like a ghost out there, as Cerdan trys in vain to corner him 2:15
3:00 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:15
3:00 Bivins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Marcel Cerdan but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:15
3:00 The bell stops the action as Cerdan and Bivins go back to their corners. 2:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Cerdan and Bivins leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Cerdan got some great advice from Jimmy Montoya between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:06 Marcel Cerdan's corner has done a great job on the cut outside the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:06 Cerdan lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:0
0:06 * Cerdan's last punch snapped back the head of Bivins. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 3:0
0:06 The cut appears to be outside the right eyebrow. Even if his corner can't staunch the wound, Bivins got lucky, at least in the location of the cut. He shouldn't have vision problems from it... 3:0
0:20 That combination from Bivins lands with some authority! 3:4
0:20 Several solid punches score and Cerdan is rattled! 3:4
0:20 That punch has reopened a cut on Cerdan as once again you can see blood on the face of Cerdan. 3:4
0:20 The claret is flowing again from the cut outside Cerdan's right eyebrow. 3:4
0:20 * Christodoulou is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Cerdan's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Cerdan's face, especially the cut above the eye. 3:4
0:25 * It looks like the ringside physician is asking Christodoulou to stop the fight so he can examine Cerdan's cut. The doctor is really taking a close look at it and Cerdan can not like the expression on his face.* That's it! Referee Christodoulou is waving it off. This fight is over! Bivins wins by TKO due to the severity of Cerdan's injuries! 3:4
Fight Result
Here's Michael Buffer with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at the 0:26 mark in Round 10. Your winner by TKO and new IBO champion is..
Jimmy Bivins!
Score Cards
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marcel Cerdan 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 87
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 84
Ignacio Robles Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marcel Cerdan 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 85
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 86
Jesus Manuel Cova Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marcel Cerdan 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 87
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 84
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marcel Cerdan 30 28 27 30 29 30 29 29 27 259
Jimmy Bivins 27 29 30 27 28 27 28 28 30 254
Statistics
Categories Marcel Cerdan Jimmy Bivins
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.80 3.70
Hooks / Round 3.90 4.10
Crosses / Round 3.60 2.80
Combinations / Round 4.10 4.30
Uppercuts / Round 4.20 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 20.60 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 31.40 66.50
Punching Accuracy 39.6% 21.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 4 / 3 / 3 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 4 / 3 / 3 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 3 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 1 / 1 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 2 / 2 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing
Fight info: Piazza de Siena, Rome, Lazio, Italy, 2017-4-25, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Stanley Christodoulou, the bout will be scored by three judges: Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), Ignacio Robles (Panama) and Jesus Manuel Cova (United States), ring card girl is Jackie Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Marcel Cerdan - Record: 10-4-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 9-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:13 Cerdan lets his hands go inside, but Jimmy Bivins protects his body well. 0:0
0:20 Solid bodywork by Cerdan as he lands several punches from the inside. 2:0
0:35 Bivins pins Cerdan's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:39 Referee Christodoulou has to separate the two... 2:0
0:44 Bivins is motioning with his gloves for Cerdan to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 2:0
0:53 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:59 Cerdan is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
1:02 Cerdan has Bivins blocked in! 2:0
1:02 Cerdan rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 4:0
1:17 Bivins comes in low. Marcel Cerdan puts a headlock on him. Christodoulou knocks Cerdan's arm off Bivins's head. 4:0
1:21 Christodoulou breaks them up... 4:0
1:30 Cerdan throws the hook and connects. 6:0
1:43 Bivins throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:2
2:03 Marcel Cerdan just comes up short with the jab. 6:2
2:10 Cerdan gets in a hook to the body of Bivins. 8:2
2:24 Bivins clinches... Cerdan gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:2
2:33 Bivins shoves Cerdan away. 8:2
2:38 Bivins said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 8:2
2:46 Cerdan lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 12:2
2:46 That blast sent Bivins reeling into the ropes! 12:2
3:00 Bivins leaves the jab just short. 12:2
3:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 12:1
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jackie Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Bivins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:20 Tommy Parks was really animated in Bivins's corner and Bivins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:27 Marcel Cerdan lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:27 Bivins looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:44 Bivins is either lucky or has radar. Cerdan's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:0
0:51 Thats a nice combination to the body by Bivins. 4:2
1:00 Not much steam behind Bivins's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:4
1:14 Bivins is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:4
1:27 Bivins ties up Cerdan. 4:4
1:36 Christodoulou moves them apart. 4:4
1:41 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 4:4
1:45 Jimmy Bivins wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:6
2:00 Bivins just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:6
2:00 Bivins is clutching his side! 8:6
2:09 Cerdan backs into the near right corner. 8:6
2:09 Bivins fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:8
2:09 * And now Cerdan is bleeding from that last punch! 8:9
2:09 The cut is outside his right eye. Fortunately, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Cerdan. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 8:9
2:09 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 8:9
2:19 Cerdan doesn't have to look for Bivins this round as He is right there in front of him. 8:9
2:26 Cerdan misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:9
2:28 Bivins lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 8:11
2:37 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 8:11
2:43 Bivins has Cerdan trapped in the right neutral corner... 8:11
2:43 Bivins connects with a cross to Cerdan's body. 8:13
2:59 Jimmy Bivins holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Cerdan to score with a clean shot. 8:13
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 8:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Jimmy Montoya seemed to pump up Cerdan between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Bivins traps Cerdan in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Bivins clamps Cerdan's arms to his side and holds on until Christodoulou breaks the hold. 0:0
0:17 Christodoulou moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:29 Bivins fires a shot, but it glances off Marcel Cerdan's shoulder. 0:0
0:36 Cerdan cranks up the hook and connects to Bivins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:0
0:36 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 5:0
0:48 Cerdan retreats into a neutral corner. 5:0
0:48 Bivins scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Cerdan. 5:2
0:57 Marcel Cerdan is blocked in his opponents corner... 5:2
0:57 Jimmy Bivins doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 5:4
1:06 The fighters are at close quarters now as Bivins lands a hook downstairs. 5:6
1:22 Cerdan slides into a neutral corner... 5:6
1:22 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Bivins who scores with a short hook to the chest. 5:8
1:36 Cerdan misses with that combination. 5:8
1:38 Bivins is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 5:10
1:38 It looks like Bivins has reopened Cerdan's previous wound because Cerdan is now bleeding once again. 5:10
1:38 Cerdan has emerged bloodied, as the cut outside his right eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 5:10
1:38 Bad news for Cerdan getting cut so early in the fight, this could cause him a lot of trouble later. 5:10
1:55 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 5:10
2:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:10
2:10 Now they break clean. 5:10
2:17 Marcel Cerdan tries a hook but Bivins blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 5:12
2:30 Bivins slides into the corner... 5:12
2:34 Cerdan telegraphed that shot and Bivins ducks under it easily. 5:12
2:37 Bivins lets a quick hook go, catching Cerdan moving in. 5:14
2:49 Cerdan is pinned in his opponents corner... 5:14
2:53 Bivins pins Cerdan's arms. Now they move apart. 5:14
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 5:14
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 4:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Bivins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Bivins is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:08 Cerdan catches Jimmy Bivins with a short, powerful hook to the head as Bivins tried to move inside. That punch stopped Bivins in his tracks! 3:0
0:22 Bivins has freed himself from Cerdan. They move quickly to ring center. 3:0
0:36 Cerdan fires and misses. 3:0
0:38 Bivins finds a home for his jab, keeping Cerdan at bay. 3:2
0:38 And now it appears as if Cerdan's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 3:2
0:38 Now the bleeding from the cut outside Cerdan's right eye has begun to flow again. 3:2
0:38 * Marcel Cerdan seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Cerdan's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 3:2
0:38 * Well, after talking a long look at Cerdan'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 4. 3:2
0:52 Bivins works his way in and leans on Cerdan... 3:2
1:01 Referee Christodoulou steps in to break it up. 3:2
1:15 Jimmy Bivins's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 3:2
1:21 Cerdan lands a short uppercut in close. 5:2
1:34 Bivins retreats to his own corner... 5:2
1:38 Cerdan has his arms wrapped around Bivins... Now they separate. 5:2
1:49 Christodoulou is shouting at Cerdan to break! 5:2
1:55 Bivins steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:2
1:58 The cross scores for Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 5:4
2:08 Bivins has Cerdan trapped! 5:4
2:13 Bivins is holding Cerdan tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:4
2:17 Christodoulou steps in and breaks it up. 5:4
2:22 Bivins's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 5:4
2:25 Bivins is forced into his own corner... 5:4
2:30 Cerdan is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Bivins attempts to move inside on him. 5:4
2:34 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:4
2:39 Cerdan grabs and holds Bivins... 5:4
2:49 Christodoulou separates the two... 5:4
2:58 Marcel Cerdan ends up behind Bivins as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 5:4
3:00 Bivins is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Cerdan. 5:4
3:00 The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. Those boos clearly demonstrate the crowds displeasure. 6:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Christodoulou motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Tommy Parks is just telling Bivins the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:08 Cerdan is ready to go. The cut outside the right eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:10 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Cerdan is slick enough to get away with it. 3:0
0:19 Bivins received a pep talk from Tommy Parks before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 3:0
0:36 Bivins's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Marcel Cerdan. 6:0
0:46 Jimmy Bivins retreats to his opponents corner... 6:0
0:50 Jimmy Bivins is trying to free his gloves from under Cerdan's gloves. 6:0
0:55 Christodoulou has to break them apart. 6:0
1:04 Bivins looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:0
1:10 Bivins steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
1:18 Cerdan picks off the cross by Bivins. 6:0
1:30 Cerdan wraps up Jimmy Bivins... Neither fighter will break... 6:0
1:39 Christodoulou separates the two fighters. 6:0
1:48 Bivins is holding on to Cerdan. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:0
2:03 Christodoulou pries them apart. 6:0
2:08 Cerdan moves into the left corner. 6:0
2:13 Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Cerdan. 6:0
2:20 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Bivins is scoring more than Cerdan. 8:3
2:37 Cerdan lands a paralyzing hook! 12:3
2:37 Cerdan has Bivins in trouble after that punch! 12:3
2:50 Cerdan fires the jab. It finds its target. 14:3
3:00 Cerdan retreats into the upper left corner. 14:3
3:00 Bivins throws a flurry of punches but Cerdan either blocks or slips them. 14:3
3:00 There's another round in the books. 13:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Bivins misses with that punch. 0:0
0:14 Bivins takes a cross to the ribs. 2:0
0:33 Bivins swings...and misses. 2:0
0:35 Bivins walks in to a glancing hook from Marcel "The Casablanca Clouter" Cerdan. 4:0
0:48 Bivins caught Cerdan square with that uppercut. 4:3
1:00 Cerdan goes downstairs with a quick combination. 6:3
1:09 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 6:3
1:19 Cerdan moves into a neutral corner. 6:3
1:19 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Cerdan has gotten the better of the exchange. 9:5
1:32 Cerdan pins Bivins in the corner! 9:5
1:32 That's a nice solid jab from Cerdan 12:5
1:41 "The Casablanca Clouter" Cerdan has Bivins cornered! 12:5
1:41 Cerdan tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 14:5
1:53 Cerdan pins Bivins in the corner! 14:5
1:58 That was a violent straight right by Cerdan! 18:5
1:58 Jimmy Bivins was hurt by those blows! 18:5
2:15 Bivins's not even close with the cross. 18:5
2:27 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 18:5
2:42 Cerdan bounces off the ropes, challenging Bivins to come get him. 18:5
2:47 Cerdan backs into a neutral corner. 18:5
2:52 Bivins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Cerdan had his elbows tucked in nicely. 18:5
2:54 Bivins leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Cerdan. 20:5
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 22:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Jimmy Montoya said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Cerdan has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:07 Bivins hooks off the jab and scores to the body or "The Casablanca Clouter" Cerdan. 0:2
0:21 Cerdan grabs Bivins's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Christodoulou has to force Cerdan to let go. 0:2
0:30 Bivins pushes Cerdan away. 0:2
0:45 Bivins just misses with a huge shot as Cerdan chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
1:05 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Cerdan, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut to Bivins's midsection. 3:2
1:18 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:2
1:21 Cerdan scores with a nice right cross. 5:2
1:37 Cerdan really buried that punch into Bivins's ribs. 10:2
1:37 At least two of those shots really hurt Bivins! 10:2
1:46 Cerdan has Bivins pinned! 10:2
1:50 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 10:2
1:50 Bivins is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 13:4
1:50 Cerdan knows that Bivins is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Bivins. 13:4
1:59 Bivins retreats into a neutral corner. 13:4
2:03 Marcel Cerdan attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 13:4
2:15 Cerdan misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:4
2:26 Cerdan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bivins. 13:4
2:37 Cerdan can't score with short uppercut inside. Bivins got his gloves in front of the punch. 13:4
2:43 Some nice infighting ends with Cerdan getting an uppercut in. 15:4
2:43 Bivins is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Cerdan looks to end it! 15:4
2:52 Bivins is trapped in his opponents corner... 15:4
2:57 Marcel Cerdan wraps up Bivins. 15:4
3:00 Christodoulou has to separate the two... 15:4
3:00 Cerdan spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 14:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Jimmy Montoya was extremely upbeat during the break with Cerdan providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Bivins just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:15 Cerdan lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:0
0:31 Bivins grabs Cerdan. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:35 Referee Christodoulou separates the two... 2:0
0:40 Bivins retreats into the right corner. 2:0
0:40 * Cerdan is told to quit rabbit punching by Christodoulou. 5:0
1:05 Cerdan and Bivins go toe to toe with Cerdan getting the better of it. 8:2
1:14 Cerdan is forced into his opponents corner... 8:2
1:19 Jimmy Bivins traps Cerdan's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Christodoulou breaks it up. 8:2
1:23 Cerdan works his way free! 8:2
1:32 Bivins misses wildly with the Hook. 8:2
1:43 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Bivins. 8:5
1:58 Bivins is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Cerdan 8:5
2:03 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:5
2:07 Maybe they ought to nickname Bivins "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 8:5
2:12 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:5
2:17 Marcel Cerdan slides into his own corner... 8:5
2:21 Bivins slides along the far ropes. 8:5
2:26 Bivins punctuates a violent exchange with a strong cross. He got the best of that battle, but Marcel Cerdan got his licks in as well! 10:8
2:35 Bivins pins Cerdan in the corner! 10:8
2:39 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Bivins! 10:8
2:42 Cerdan's jab is fast and accurate. 12:8
2:51 Cerdan retreats into a neutral corner. 12:8
2:55 Bivins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Cerdan ducks under it. 12:8
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Cerdan's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 8. 12:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 A quick jab to the body scores for Bivins 0:2
0:23 Cerdan slides into the corner... 0:2
0:28 Bivins circles around the ring. 0:2
0:37 Bivins lands a devastating uppercut! 0:7
0:37 Cerdan is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:7
0:50 Bivins doesn't connect with the hook. 0:7
0:57 Bivins's cross finds a home on Cerdan's jaw. 0:9
0:57 Cerdan is dazed as Bivins looks to put him away! 0:9
1:05 Cerdan is pinned in his own corner... 0:9
1:05 Bivins scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:11
1:05 Bivins picks up the pace sensing he can get Cerdan out of there! 0:11
1:14 Cerdan retreats into a neutral corner. 0:11
1:23 That punch actually went behind Cerdan's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bivins. 0:11
1:34 The quickness and footwork of Bivins is definitely keeping Cerdan off balance. 0:11
1:47 Bivins lands a hard uppercut! 0:15
1:47 Cerdan was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:15
1:47 That last shot has reopened a cut on Cerdan because the blood is flowing again. 0:15
1:47 Cerdan's got blood flowing noticeably again as the cut outside his right eye has reopened here in Round 9. 0:15
1:47 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Marcel Cerdan's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Christodoulou is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Cerdan's facial wound. 0:15
1:47 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Cerdan to stand and motioning for Bivins to back up a little. Now Christodoulou is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 9. 0:15
2:01 Bivins fires a lead right that Cerdan manages to avoid. 0:15
2:16 Bivins dances gracefully across the canvas 0:15
2:35 Bivins throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:15
2:37 Cerdan drills Bivins with a solid jab. 2:15
2:57 Bivins is moving like a ghost out there, as Cerdan trys in vain to corner him 2:15
3:00 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:15
3:00 Bivins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Marcel Cerdan but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:15
3:00 The bell stops the action as Cerdan and Bivins go back to their corners. 2:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Cerdan and Bivins leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Cerdan got some great advice from Jimmy Montoya between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:06 Marcel Cerdan's corner has done a great job on the cut outside the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:06 Cerdan lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:0
0:06 * Cerdan's last punch snapped back the head of Bivins. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 3:0
0:06 The cut appears to be outside the right eyebrow. Even if his corner can't staunch the wound, Bivins got lucky, at least in the location of the cut. He shouldn't have vision problems from it... 3:0
0:20 That combination from Bivins lands with some authority! 3:4
0:20 Several solid punches score and Cerdan is rattled! 3:4
0:20 That punch has reopened a cut on Cerdan as once again you can see blood on the face of Cerdan. 3:4
0:20 The claret is flowing again from the cut outside Cerdan's right eyebrow. 3:4
0:20 * Christodoulou is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Cerdan's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Cerdan's face, especially the cut above the eye. 3:4
0:25 * It looks like the ringside physician is asking Christodoulou to stop the fight so he can examine Cerdan's cut. The doctor is really taking a close look at it and Cerdan can not like the expression on his face.* That's it! Referee Christodoulou is waving it off. This fight is over! Bivins wins by TKO due to the severity of Cerdan's injuries! 3:4
Fight Result
Here's Michael Buffer with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at the 0:26 mark in Round 10. Your winner by TKO and new IBO champion is..
Jimmy Bivins!
Score Cards
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marcel Cerdan 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 87
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 84
Ignacio Robles Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marcel Cerdan 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 85
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 86
Jesus Manuel Cova Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marcel Cerdan 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 87
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 84
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Marcel Cerdan 30 28 27 30 29 30 29 29 27 259
Jimmy Bivins 27 29 30 27 28 27 28 28 30 254
Statistics
Categories Marcel Cerdan Jimmy Bivins
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.80 3.70
Hooks / Round 3.90 4.10
Crosses / Round 3.60 2.80
Combinations / Round 4.10 4.30
Uppercuts / Round 4.20 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 20.60 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 31.40 66.50
Punching Accuracy 39.6% 21.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 4 / 3 / 3 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 4 / 3 / 3 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 3 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 1 / 1 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 2 / 2 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing
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Re: MW Season Week 16 fights 19-24 (Championships)
Tiger Flowers vs Dick Tiger
Fight info: Piazza de Siena, Rome, Lazio, Italy, 2017-4-25, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is John Wright, the bout will be scored by three judges: Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), Walter Cavalieri (United States) and Roy Francis (England), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, the fighters will compete for the CPU title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tiger Flowers - Record: 7-2-3 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Dick Tiger - Record: 5-3-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Flowers and Tiger their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are flailing away but Tiger is definitely landing the better punches. 2:3
0:22 Tiger traps Flowers in the corner! 2:3
0:22 Tiger scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:5
0:32 They are back in the center of the ring once again 2:5
0:32 The fighters are tangled up inside. Flowers has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:5
0:48 Tiger glances a hook off Flowers's side. 4:7
0:57 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 4:7
1:04 Flowers backs into a neutral corner. 4:7
1:09 Tiger is holding on to Flowers. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:7
1:21 Wright breaks them up... 4:7
1:27 Tiger Flowers connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:7
1:36 Tiger retreats into the lower right corner. 6:7
1:36 Flowers scores with a hard jab to the body. 9:7
1:52 Tiger pins Tiger Flowers's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:7
2:03 Wright is shouting at Tiger to break! 9:7
2:14 Tiger's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 9:9
2:33 Tiger misses with that punch. 9:9
2:44 Both fighters are throwing but Tiger is scoring more than Flowers. 11:12
3:00 Tiger Flowers looks to work the body, but Tiger covers up nicely. 11:12
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Flowers pins Tiger in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Flowers has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Tiger. 0:0
0:23 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:27 Tiger got some great advice from Darkie Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:33 Flowers darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:42 Tiger doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:44 Flowers feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Tiger's chin. 2:0
0:54 Flowers is blocked in his opponents corner... 2:0
0:58 Flowers is challenging Dick Tiger to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
1:03 Wright separates the two fighters. 2:0
1:16 Tiger slips out of a corner, as Flowers attempts to trap him. 2:0
1:21 We have a lull in the action. 2:0
1:24 Tiger lands a hook to the ribs. 2:2
1:36 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:2
1:41 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:2
1:45 * Wright is telling Flowers to quit leaning on the neck. 2:2
1:59 Tiger throws a punch and lands. Flowers scores with a counter. Looks like Tiger was a little more effective. 4:5
2:14 Tiger misses with that hook. 4:5
2:23 Flowers pushes Tiger away, looking for more space to work in. 4:5
2:26 Flowers is motioning with his gloves for Tiger to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 4:5
2:29 These guys are really going at it but Flowers looks to be getting the worse of it. 6:8
2:43 Flowers grabs Tiger. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:8
2:47 Flowers finally lets go of Tiger. 6:8
2:55 Tiger lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 6:10
3:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 5:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tiger rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tiger has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:13 Flowers lands a strong hook! 5:0
0:13 Tiger is gasping for air!! 5:0
0:31 Flowers eats a short cross from Tiger amd backs away. 5:2
0:47 Flowers usues his legs to avoid Tiger's punches. 5:2
0:57 Tiger bangs the uppercut home. 5:4
1:08 Flowers gets in a lead cross to Tiger's body. 7:4
1:17 Tiger moves into the left corner. 7:4
1:22 Wright has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tiger Flowers locks up Tiger's arms. 7:4
1:26 Now they break clean. 7:4
1:38 Tiger has Flowers trapped in the far left neutral corner... 7:4
1:38 Tiger works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 7:6
1:52 Tiger voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 7:6
1:59 Tiger has Flowers cornered! 7:6
1:59 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Tiger seemed to get the better of it. 9:9
2:08 Tiger connects with a hook to Flowers's body. 9:12
2:21 Flowers tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 11:12
2:35 That uppercut from Tiger just missed. 11:12
2:37 Flowers snakes the jab through Tiger's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 13:12
2:50 Flowers gets off a three punch salvo to Tiger's head. 15:12
2:55 Tiger is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 15:12
3:00 Tiger clamps Flowers's arms to his side and holds on until Wright breaks the hold. 15:12
3:00 Wright has to separate the two... 15:12
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 14:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tiger looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 A quick jab from Tiger Flowers connects. 2:0
0:26 Flowers throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 5:0
0:36 Tiger slides into a neutral corner... 5:0
0:40 Tiger uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Flowers tries vainly to score. 5:0
0:52 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Tiger! 5:0
1:08 Flowers is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 8:0
1:24 Tiger fires a shot, but it glances off Flowers's shoulder. 8:0
1:35 Flowers lands a stinging jab. 10:0
1:49 Tiger's misses as Flowers backpedals away. 10:0
1:51 Flowers bangs a right cross off the face of Tiger. 12:0
1:56 Look for Flowers to start to target Tiger's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 12:0
2:06 Tiger is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Flowers. 12:0
2:18 Tiger pushes Flowers away. 12:0
2:23 Flowers is forced into his own corner... 12:0
2:23 Tiger lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 12:2
2:37 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 12:2
2:37 Flowers wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 14:2
2:48 Flowers is really focused in this round. 14:2
3:00 Flowers slides into the corner... 14:2
3:00 Tiger's not even close with the jab. 14:2
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 14:2
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tiger didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Tiger received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tiger rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:17 Flowers sneaks home the left cross. 2:0
0:21 That swelling under the right eye of Tiger is definitely getting worse. 2:0
0:30 Flowers cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tiger had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:33 Flowers takes a combination from Tiger. 2:2
0:51 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:2
0:58 Flowers has Tiger blocked in! 2:2
0:58 Flowers lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:2
1:08 Tiger shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:4
1:22 Flowers is holding... 4:4
1:26 Tiger pushes Flowers away. 4:4
1:31 Flowers connects with an uppercut to the head of Tiger. 6:4
1:45 Flowers is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tiger to chase him. 6:4
1:53 Flowers's jab is fast and accurate. 8:4
2:07 Flowers grabs Dick Tiger again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:4
2:25 Referee Wright steps in to break it up. 8:4
2:37 Tiger swings...and misses. 8:4
2:48 Flowers just misses with a huge shot as Tiger chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:4
2:58 Tiger Flowers has Tiger pinned! 8:4
3:00 Tiger picks off the jab thrown by Flowers. 8:4
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Flowers looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Dick Tiger's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Dick Tiger's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tiger's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Flowers lands the right hand. 2:0
0:20 * Flowers continues to hammer away as he holds Tiger and Wright has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:0
0:34 The swelling under Tiger's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 6:0
0:46 Tiger misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
0:48 Flowers connects with a right-left combo. 8:0
0:57 Flowers stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 10:0
1:10 Flowers is really focused in this round. 10:0
1:13 Flowers lands a jab to Tiger's midsection 12:0
1:22 Flowers continues to pop the jab 14:0
1:34 Flowers rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 16:0
1:38 There has to be something done about the swelling around Tiger's right eye as it continues to worsen. 16:0
1:43 Tiger retreats to his own corner... 16:0
1:47 Flowers tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tiger blocks it. 16:0
1:58 The fighters are throwing punches now! Tiger is being much more effective in this exchange. 18:3
2:14 Tiger works free! He backs to ring center, with Flowers following. 18:3
2:22 Flowers lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 20:3
2:39 Tiger lets his hands go inside, but Flowers protects his body well. 20:3
2:41 Tiger tastes Flowers's jab 22:3
2:54 Tiger has Flowers trapped! 22:3
2:54 Tiger slips in a jab to the body 22:5
3:00 Flowers throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tiger but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 22:5
3:00 The bell stops the action as Flowers and Tiger go back to their corners. 23:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Tiger's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Flowers flicks a jab to Tiger's stomach 2:0
0:24 Flowers is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
0:28 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 4:2
0:33 The swelling under Tiger's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:2
0:37 Flowers scores with a quick hook to the head of Tiger after Tiger missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:2
0:46 Flowers with a lead left to the head. 8:2
0:56 Tiger Flowers retreats into a neutral corner. 8:2
0:56 Dick Tiger fires a light jab to the stomach 8:4
1:05 Flowers is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:4
1:14 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 10:4
1:28 Some good body work by Tiger, landing several short blows to the ribs. 10:6
1:46 Tiger slides along the far ropes. 10:6
1:50 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 12:8
1:55 Tiger's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Flowers. 12:8
2:00 Dick Tiger moves into a neutral corner. 12:8
2:09 Flowers scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 14:8
2:18 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 16:10
2:30 Flowers lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Tiger on the end of that punch. 18:10
2:46 Both fighters are landing well in this round. 18:10
2:54 Flowers's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 18:10
2:59 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 18:10
3:00 Flowers misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 18:10
3:00 Flowers appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:10
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 19:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Tiger is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tiger still has distension. 0:0
0:06 * Wright is telling Flowers to quit using his elbows. 4:0
0:24 Tiger is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:0
0:35 Tiger is flicking the jab, trying to keep Flowers at long range. 4:0
0:40 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
0:48 Flowers lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Tiger's midsection. 6:0
0:52 Tiger is starting to suck wind... 6:0
0:52 Tiger seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 6:0
1:05 Flowers leaves the jab just short. 6:0
1:07 Tiger slips in a quick cross. 6:2
1:20 Flowers backs into the far left corner. 6:2
1:24 Tiger misses wildly with the hook. 6:2
1:27 Flowers lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 8:2
1:43 Flowers works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:2
1:49 Flowers moves into a neutral corner. 8:2
1:49 Flowers tries to clinch, but Dick Tiger shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 8:4
2:15 Flowers misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:4
2:25 Dick Tiger pins Flowers in the corner! 8:4
2:30 Wright warns Tiger for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:4
2:39 Dick Tiger uses his shoulder to force Flowers out of the clinch. 8:4
2:44 Flowers traps Tiger in the corner! 8:4
2:49 Flowers's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 8:4
2:54 Dick Tiger's corner is livid as they want him to get off the ropes. 8:4
3:00 Tiger tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Flowers. 8:4
3:00 It looks like Flowers has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:4
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 10:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:05 Tiger'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
0:11 Tiger fires a lead right that Tiger Flowers manages to avoid. 0:0
0:21 Flowers pushes Tiger away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:29 Tiger fires and misses. 0:0
0:41 Tiger smothers Flowers's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:45 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:50 Tiger throws the cross and scores to the head of Flowers. 0:2
1:02 Dick Tiger has Flowers trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:2
1:06 Tiger misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
1:09 Flowers lands a jab to the midsection 2:2
1:21 Not much to choose in that exchange as both Tiger Flowers and Tiger had their moments. 4:4
1:33 Tiger forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Flowers. 4:6
1:47 Tiger lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Flowers. 4:6
1:50 Flowers ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 6:6
2:04 Flowers retreats into a neutral corner. 6:6
2:04 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Tiger digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Flowers. 6:8
2:16 Tiger Flowers moves into a neutral corner. 6:8
2:20 Tiger lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Flowers. 6:8
2:23 Flowers lands a pair of short left hands just above the waist line. 8:8
2:27 Tiger doesn't have much left... 8:8
2:27 The swelling around Tiger's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:8
2:35 Those were mostly arm punches from Tiger but several got through. 8:10
2:54 Tiger looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 8:10
2:57 A cross to body by Flowers gets through. 10:10
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Sonoma exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Tiger's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 A sizzling cross from Tiger finds it's mark. 0:3
0:25 Flowers picks off the uppercut by Tiger. 0:3
0:45 Tiger retreats into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:50 Flowers ties up Tiger. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:3
0:54 Flowers shoves Tiger away. 0:3
1:06 Flowers wraps up Tiger. 0:3
1:21 Wright separates the two... 0:3
1:25 Tiger looks to his corner. 0:3
1:29 A quick hook to the body by Tiger 0:5
1:43 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 0:5
1:43 Flowers lands a rapier like jab to the head of Tiger 2:5
1:59 Tiger sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:7
2:10 Tiger backs into a neutral corner. 2:7
2:10 Flowers scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:7
2:30 Tiger tries to drop the right hand over the top but Flowers ducks under it. 4:7
2:47 Tiger throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:7
3:00 Tiger is keeping away from the ropes. 4:7
3:00 He tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:7
3:00 Flowers appears to have this fight under control. 4:7
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 10. 3:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Flowers is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Phil Borgia not only gave Flowers encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Dick Tiger. Now it's up to Flowers to implement it. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tiger is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:09 Flowers has Dick Tiger blocked in! 0:0
0:09 Flowers lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 3:0
0:17 Flowers is showing very little fatigue at this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:22 Tiger misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 3:2
0:32 Flowers lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 5:2
0:36 It seems every shot Tiger takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 5:2
0:51 Tiger retreats to his opponents corner... 5:2
0:55 Flowers can't score with short uppercut inside. Tiger got his gloves in front of the punch. 5:2
1:11 Flowers is moving around the ring nicely. 5:2
1:20 Flowers grabs Dick Tiger's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Wright has to force Flowers to let go. 5:2
1:29 Wright steps in and breaks it up. 5:2
1:37 Tiger brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:2
1:41 Tiger fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:2
1:56 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 5:2
2:05 Wright has to break them apart. 5:2
2:11 Tiger has Flowers pinned! 5:2
2:15 Tiger ties up Flowers. 5:2
2:20 Referee Wright separates the two... 5:2
2:34 Flowers wraps his arms around Tiger. 5:2
2:44 Wright separates the two... 5:2
2:55 Tiger gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Flowers. 5:4
3:00 Flowers seems to have done enough to win this fight. 5:4
3:00 What a horrible round, neither Fighter looked too interested in mixing it up. 5:3
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Phil Borgia seemed to pump up Flowers between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Tiger's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Tiger slides into the corner... 0:0
0:08 Not much steam behind Flowers's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:18 Tiger Flowers is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
0:23 Flowers clinches... Dick Tiger gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:0
0:27 Tiger works his way free! 2:0
0:32 Flowers stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 5:0
0:49 Flowers fires a left hand that Tiger takes high on the shoulder. 5:0
1:03 Tiger is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Tiger Flowers 5:0
1:15 Tiger backs off to hitch up his trunks. 5:0
1:24 Tiger is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 5:0
1:28 Tiger steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:0
1:36 Tiger fires a volley of punches but Flowers was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:0
1:49 Tiger dips and connects with a hook to the side of Flowers's head. 5:2
2:00 Tiger comes out on top in that exchange but Flowers was able to land some nice shots as well. 7:5
2:05 Its obvious that the swelling around Flowers's right eye is rapidly worsening. 7:5
2:13 Tiger lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 7:7
2:32 Flowers misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:7
2:50 Flowers does a great job of moving as Tiger tries to work inside. 7:7
2:52 Flowers bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:7
3:00 Flowers works his way in and leans on Tiger... 9:7
3:00 Wright moves them apart. 9:7
3:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 9:8
Fight Result
Michael Buffer has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Silvestre Abainza, Philippines has it 118 to 111
Walter Cavalieri, United States scores it 116 to 113
Roy Francis, England scores the fight 118 to 112
The winner and still CPU champion by unanimous decision is Tiger Flowers!
Score Cards
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tiger Flowers 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 118
Dick Tiger 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 111
Walter Cavalieri Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tiger Flowers 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 116
Dick Tiger 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 113
Roy Francis Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tiger Flowers 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 118
Dick Tiger 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 112
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tiger Flowers 30 27 30 30 29 30 30 30 30 28 29 29 352
Dick Tiger 27 30 27 27 28 27 27 27 30 29 28 29 336
Statistics
Categories Tiger Flowers Dick Tiger
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.75 2.75
Hooks / Round 5.33 4.08
Crosses / Round 6.83 4.58
Combinations / Round 5.42 4.08
Uppercuts / Round 6.00 3.25
Punches Landed / Round 29.33 18.75
Punches Missed / Round 29.92 62.67
Punching Accuracy 49.5% 23.0%
Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Elbow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 2
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: Piazza de Siena, Rome, Lazio, Italy, 2017-4-25, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is John Wright, the bout will be scored by three judges: Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), Walter Cavalieri (United States) and Roy Francis (England), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, the fighters will compete for the CPU title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tiger Flowers - Record: 7-2-3 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Dick Tiger - Record: 5-3-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Flowers and Tiger their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are flailing away but Tiger is definitely landing the better punches. 2:3
0:22 Tiger traps Flowers in the corner! 2:3
0:22 Tiger scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:5
0:32 They are back in the center of the ring once again 2:5
0:32 The fighters are tangled up inside. Flowers has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:5
0:48 Tiger glances a hook off Flowers's side. 4:7
0:57 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 4:7
1:04 Flowers backs into a neutral corner. 4:7
1:09 Tiger is holding on to Flowers. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:7
1:21 Wright breaks them up... 4:7
1:27 Tiger Flowers connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:7
1:36 Tiger retreats into the lower right corner. 6:7
1:36 Flowers scores with a hard jab to the body. 9:7
1:52 Tiger pins Tiger Flowers's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:7
2:03 Wright is shouting at Tiger to break! 9:7
2:14 Tiger's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 9:9
2:33 Tiger misses with that punch. 9:9
2:44 Both fighters are throwing but Tiger is scoring more than Flowers. 11:12
3:00 Tiger Flowers looks to work the body, but Tiger covers up nicely. 11:12
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Flowers pins Tiger in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Flowers has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Tiger. 0:0
0:23 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:27 Tiger got some great advice from Darkie Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:33 Flowers darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:42 Tiger doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:44 Flowers feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Tiger's chin. 2:0
0:54 Flowers is blocked in his opponents corner... 2:0
0:58 Flowers is challenging Dick Tiger to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
1:03 Wright separates the two fighters. 2:0
1:16 Tiger slips out of a corner, as Flowers attempts to trap him. 2:0
1:21 We have a lull in the action. 2:0
1:24 Tiger lands a hook to the ribs. 2:2
1:36 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:2
1:41 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:2
1:45 * Wright is telling Flowers to quit leaning on the neck. 2:2
1:59 Tiger throws a punch and lands. Flowers scores with a counter. Looks like Tiger was a little more effective. 4:5
2:14 Tiger misses with that hook. 4:5
2:23 Flowers pushes Tiger away, looking for more space to work in. 4:5
2:26 Flowers is motioning with his gloves for Tiger to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 4:5
2:29 These guys are really going at it but Flowers looks to be getting the worse of it. 6:8
2:43 Flowers grabs Tiger. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:8
2:47 Flowers finally lets go of Tiger. 6:8
2:55 Tiger lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 6:10
3:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 5:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tiger rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tiger has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:13 Flowers lands a strong hook! 5:0
0:13 Tiger is gasping for air!! 5:0
0:31 Flowers eats a short cross from Tiger amd backs away. 5:2
0:47 Flowers usues his legs to avoid Tiger's punches. 5:2
0:57 Tiger bangs the uppercut home. 5:4
1:08 Flowers gets in a lead cross to Tiger's body. 7:4
1:17 Tiger moves into the left corner. 7:4
1:22 Wright has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tiger Flowers locks up Tiger's arms. 7:4
1:26 Now they break clean. 7:4
1:38 Tiger has Flowers trapped in the far left neutral corner... 7:4
1:38 Tiger works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 7:6
1:52 Tiger voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 7:6
1:59 Tiger has Flowers cornered! 7:6
1:59 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Tiger seemed to get the better of it. 9:9
2:08 Tiger connects with a hook to Flowers's body. 9:12
2:21 Flowers tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 11:12
2:35 That uppercut from Tiger just missed. 11:12
2:37 Flowers snakes the jab through Tiger's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 13:12
2:50 Flowers gets off a three punch salvo to Tiger's head. 15:12
2:55 Tiger is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 15:12
3:00 Tiger clamps Flowers's arms to his side and holds on until Wright breaks the hold. 15:12
3:00 Wright has to separate the two... 15:12
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 14:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tiger looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 A quick jab from Tiger Flowers connects. 2:0
0:26 Flowers throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 5:0
0:36 Tiger slides into a neutral corner... 5:0
0:40 Tiger uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Flowers tries vainly to score. 5:0
0:52 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Tiger! 5:0
1:08 Flowers is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 8:0
1:24 Tiger fires a shot, but it glances off Flowers's shoulder. 8:0
1:35 Flowers lands a stinging jab. 10:0
1:49 Tiger's misses as Flowers backpedals away. 10:0
1:51 Flowers bangs a right cross off the face of Tiger. 12:0
1:56 Look for Flowers to start to target Tiger's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 12:0
2:06 Tiger is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Flowers. 12:0
2:18 Tiger pushes Flowers away. 12:0
2:23 Flowers is forced into his own corner... 12:0
2:23 Tiger lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 12:2
2:37 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 12:2
2:37 Flowers wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 14:2
2:48 Flowers is really focused in this round. 14:2
3:00 Flowers slides into the corner... 14:2
3:00 Tiger's not even close with the jab. 14:2
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 14:2
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tiger didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Tiger received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tiger rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:17 Flowers sneaks home the left cross. 2:0
0:21 That swelling under the right eye of Tiger is definitely getting worse. 2:0
0:30 Flowers cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tiger had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:33 Flowers takes a combination from Tiger. 2:2
0:51 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:2
0:58 Flowers has Tiger blocked in! 2:2
0:58 Flowers lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:2
1:08 Tiger shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:4
1:22 Flowers is holding... 4:4
1:26 Tiger pushes Flowers away. 4:4
1:31 Flowers connects with an uppercut to the head of Tiger. 6:4
1:45 Flowers is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tiger to chase him. 6:4
1:53 Flowers's jab is fast and accurate. 8:4
2:07 Flowers grabs Dick Tiger again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:4
2:25 Referee Wright steps in to break it up. 8:4
2:37 Tiger swings...and misses. 8:4
2:48 Flowers just misses with a huge shot as Tiger chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:4
2:58 Tiger Flowers has Tiger pinned! 8:4
3:00 Tiger picks off the jab thrown by Flowers. 8:4
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Flowers looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Dick Tiger's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Dick Tiger's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tiger's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Flowers lands the right hand. 2:0
0:20 * Flowers continues to hammer away as he holds Tiger and Wright has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:0
0:34 The swelling under Tiger's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 6:0
0:46 Tiger misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
0:48 Flowers connects with a right-left combo. 8:0
0:57 Flowers stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 10:0
1:10 Flowers is really focused in this round. 10:0
1:13 Flowers lands a jab to Tiger's midsection 12:0
1:22 Flowers continues to pop the jab 14:0
1:34 Flowers rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 16:0
1:38 There has to be something done about the swelling around Tiger's right eye as it continues to worsen. 16:0
1:43 Tiger retreats to his own corner... 16:0
1:47 Flowers tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tiger blocks it. 16:0
1:58 The fighters are throwing punches now! Tiger is being much more effective in this exchange. 18:3
2:14 Tiger works free! He backs to ring center, with Flowers following. 18:3
2:22 Flowers lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 20:3
2:39 Tiger lets his hands go inside, but Flowers protects his body well. 20:3
2:41 Tiger tastes Flowers's jab 22:3
2:54 Tiger has Flowers trapped! 22:3
2:54 Tiger slips in a jab to the body 22:5
3:00 Flowers throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tiger but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 22:5
3:00 The bell stops the action as Flowers and Tiger go back to their corners. 23:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Tiger's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Flowers flicks a jab to Tiger's stomach 2:0
0:24 Flowers is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
0:28 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 4:2
0:33 The swelling under Tiger's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:2
0:37 Flowers scores with a quick hook to the head of Tiger after Tiger missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:2
0:46 Flowers with a lead left to the head. 8:2
0:56 Tiger Flowers retreats into a neutral corner. 8:2
0:56 Dick Tiger fires a light jab to the stomach 8:4
1:05 Flowers is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:4
1:14 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 10:4
1:28 Some good body work by Tiger, landing several short blows to the ribs. 10:6
1:46 Tiger slides along the far ropes. 10:6
1:50 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 12:8
1:55 Tiger's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Flowers. 12:8
2:00 Dick Tiger moves into a neutral corner. 12:8
2:09 Flowers scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 14:8
2:18 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 16:10
2:30 Flowers lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Tiger on the end of that punch. 18:10
2:46 Both fighters are landing well in this round. 18:10
2:54 Flowers's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 18:10
2:59 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 18:10
3:00 Flowers misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 18:10
3:00 Flowers appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:10
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 19:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Tiger is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tiger still has distension. 0:0
0:06 * Wright is telling Flowers to quit using his elbows. 4:0
0:24 Tiger is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:0
0:35 Tiger is flicking the jab, trying to keep Flowers at long range. 4:0
0:40 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
0:48 Flowers lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Tiger's midsection. 6:0
0:52 Tiger is starting to suck wind... 6:0
0:52 Tiger seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 6:0
1:05 Flowers leaves the jab just short. 6:0
1:07 Tiger slips in a quick cross. 6:2
1:20 Flowers backs into the far left corner. 6:2
1:24 Tiger misses wildly with the hook. 6:2
1:27 Flowers lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 8:2
1:43 Flowers works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:2
1:49 Flowers moves into a neutral corner. 8:2
1:49 Flowers tries to clinch, but Dick Tiger shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 8:4
2:15 Flowers misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:4
2:25 Dick Tiger pins Flowers in the corner! 8:4
2:30 Wright warns Tiger for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:4
2:39 Dick Tiger uses his shoulder to force Flowers out of the clinch. 8:4
2:44 Flowers traps Tiger in the corner! 8:4
2:49 Flowers's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 8:4
2:54 Dick Tiger's corner is livid as they want him to get off the ropes. 8:4
3:00 Tiger tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Flowers. 8:4
3:00 It looks like Flowers has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:4
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 10:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:05 Tiger'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
0:11 Tiger fires a lead right that Tiger Flowers manages to avoid. 0:0
0:21 Flowers pushes Tiger away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:29 Tiger fires and misses. 0:0
0:41 Tiger smothers Flowers's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:45 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:50 Tiger throws the cross and scores to the head of Flowers. 0:2
1:02 Dick Tiger has Flowers trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:2
1:06 Tiger misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
1:09 Flowers lands a jab to the midsection 2:2
1:21 Not much to choose in that exchange as both Tiger Flowers and Tiger had their moments. 4:4
1:33 Tiger forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Flowers. 4:6
1:47 Tiger lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Flowers. 4:6
1:50 Flowers ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 6:6
2:04 Flowers retreats into a neutral corner. 6:6
2:04 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Tiger digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Flowers. 6:8
2:16 Tiger Flowers moves into a neutral corner. 6:8
2:20 Tiger lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Flowers. 6:8
2:23 Flowers lands a pair of short left hands just above the waist line. 8:8
2:27 Tiger doesn't have much left... 8:8
2:27 The swelling around Tiger's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:8
2:35 Those were mostly arm punches from Tiger but several got through. 8:10
2:54 Tiger looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 8:10
2:57 A cross to body by Flowers gets through. 10:10
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Sonoma exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Tiger's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 A sizzling cross from Tiger finds it's mark. 0:3
0:25 Flowers picks off the uppercut by Tiger. 0:3
0:45 Tiger retreats into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:50 Flowers ties up Tiger. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:3
0:54 Flowers shoves Tiger away. 0:3
1:06 Flowers wraps up Tiger. 0:3
1:21 Wright separates the two... 0:3
1:25 Tiger looks to his corner. 0:3
1:29 A quick hook to the body by Tiger 0:5
1:43 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 0:5
1:43 Flowers lands a rapier like jab to the head of Tiger 2:5
1:59 Tiger sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:7
2:10 Tiger backs into a neutral corner. 2:7
2:10 Flowers scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:7
2:30 Tiger tries to drop the right hand over the top but Flowers ducks under it. 4:7
2:47 Tiger throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:7
3:00 Tiger is keeping away from the ropes. 4:7
3:00 He tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:7
3:00 Flowers appears to have this fight under control. 4:7
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 10. 3:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Flowers is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Phil Borgia not only gave Flowers encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Dick Tiger. Now it's up to Flowers to implement it. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tiger is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:09 Flowers has Dick Tiger blocked in! 0:0
0:09 Flowers lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 3:0
0:17 Flowers is showing very little fatigue at this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:22 Tiger misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 3:2
0:32 Flowers lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 5:2
0:36 It seems every shot Tiger takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 5:2
0:51 Tiger retreats to his opponents corner... 5:2
0:55 Flowers can't score with short uppercut inside. Tiger got his gloves in front of the punch. 5:2
1:11 Flowers is moving around the ring nicely. 5:2
1:20 Flowers grabs Dick Tiger's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Wright has to force Flowers to let go. 5:2
1:29 Wright steps in and breaks it up. 5:2
1:37 Tiger brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:2
1:41 Tiger fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:2
1:56 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 5:2
2:05 Wright has to break them apart. 5:2
2:11 Tiger has Flowers pinned! 5:2
2:15 Tiger ties up Flowers. 5:2
2:20 Referee Wright separates the two... 5:2
2:34 Flowers wraps his arms around Tiger. 5:2
2:44 Wright separates the two... 5:2
2:55 Tiger gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Flowers. 5:4
3:00 Flowers seems to have done enough to win this fight. 5:4
3:00 What a horrible round, neither Fighter looked too interested in mixing it up. 5:3
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Phil Borgia seemed to pump up Flowers between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Tiger's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Tiger slides into the corner... 0:0
0:08 Not much steam behind Flowers's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:18 Tiger Flowers is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
0:23 Flowers clinches... Dick Tiger gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:0
0:27 Tiger works his way free! 2:0
0:32 Flowers stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 5:0
0:49 Flowers fires a left hand that Tiger takes high on the shoulder. 5:0
1:03 Tiger is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Tiger Flowers 5:0
1:15 Tiger backs off to hitch up his trunks. 5:0
1:24 Tiger is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 5:0
1:28 Tiger steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:0
1:36 Tiger fires a volley of punches but Flowers was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:0
1:49 Tiger dips and connects with a hook to the side of Flowers's head. 5:2
2:00 Tiger comes out on top in that exchange but Flowers was able to land some nice shots as well. 7:5
2:05 Its obvious that the swelling around Flowers's right eye is rapidly worsening. 7:5
2:13 Tiger lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 7:7
2:32 Flowers misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:7
2:50 Flowers does a great job of moving as Tiger tries to work inside. 7:7
2:52 Flowers bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:7
3:00 Flowers works his way in and leans on Tiger... 9:7
3:00 Wright moves them apart. 9:7
3:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 9:8
Fight Result
Michael Buffer has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Silvestre Abainza, Philippines has it 118 to 111
Walter Cavalieri, United States scores it 116 to 113
Roy Francis, England scores the fight 118 to 112
The winner and still CPU champion by unanimous decision is Tiger Flowers!
Score Cards
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tiger Flowers 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 118
Dick Tiger 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 111
Walter Cavalieri Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tiger Flowers 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 116
Dick Tiger 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 113
Roy Francis Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tiger Flowers 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 118
Dick Tiger 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 112
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tiger Flowers 30 27 30 30 29 30 30 30 30 28 29 29 352
Dick Tiger 27 30 27 27 28 27 27 27 30 29 28 29 336
Statistics
Categories Tiger Flowers Dick Tiger
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.75 2.75
Hooks / Round 5.33 4.08
Crosses / Round 6.83 4.58
Combinations / Round 5.42 4.08
Uppercuts / Round 6.00 3.25
Punches Landed / Round 29.33 18.75
Punches Missed / Round 29.92 62.67
Punching Accuracy 49.5% 23.0%
Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Elbow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 2
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 16 fights 19-24 (Championships)
Carlos Monzon vs Ray Leonard
Fight info: Piazza de Siena, Rome, Lazio, Italy, 2017-4-25, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Leszek Jankowiak, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Paige (United States), Tony Perez (Puerto Rico) and Daniel Van De Wiele (Belgium), ring card girl is Dominica Westling, the fighters will compete for the WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Carlos Monzon - Record: 12-3-0 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 12-2-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Cassius Green
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
0:11 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:11 Monzon connects with an uppercut to the head of Ray Leonard. 2:0
0:24 Monzon misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
0:40 The fighters are throwing punches but Leonard is being much more effective in this battle. 4:3
0:55 Leonard gets in a short cross to the body. 4:5
1:09 Leonard wraps his arms around Monzon. 4:5
1:13 Referee Jankowiak separates the two... 4:5
1:18 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:5
1:21 Leonard is really working that hook to the body of Monzon. 4:8
1:31 Monzon retreats into a neutral corner. 4:8
1:36 That cross from Leonard has some power behind it! 4:12
1:36 Monzon was shaken by that blow! 4:12
1:53 Ray Leonard bounces off the ropes, challenging Monzon to come get him. 4:12
1:58 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 4:12
2:01 Monzon lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:12
2:18 Leonard has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 6:12
2:25 Leonard pins Carlos Monzon in the corner! 6:12
2:25 Leonard finds an opening in Monzon's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 6:15
2:29 * Monzon suddenly has a noticeable lump under his left eye. 6:15
2:37 A quick jab to the body scores for Leonard 6:17
2:41 The swelling under Monzon's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 6:17
2:45 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 6:17
2:52 Monzon usues his legs to avoid Leonard's punches. 6:17
3:00 That punch actually went behind Monzon's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ray Leonard. 6:17
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 6:18
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighters come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:08 John Bray seemed to pump up Monzon between rounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Monzon's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Monzon's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:27 Monzon fires and misses. 0:0
0:34 Monzon steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:37 Monzon traps Leonard in the corner! 0:0
0:42 Monzon fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:44 Leonard triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 0:3
0:56 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:3
1:01 Monzon fires a volley of punches but Leonard was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:3
1:07 Leonard is really focused in this round. 0:3
1:16 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 0:3
1:24 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 0:3
1:29 Monzon lands a strong hook! 4:3
1:29 That absolutely rocked Leonard, he is on queer street right now!! 4:3
1:45 Monzon tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:3
1:57 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Monzon. 4:3
2:08 Monzon wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 4:3
2:11 Leonard working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 4:5
2:20 Monzon flicks a lead right to the head of Leonard. 6:5
2:40 Leonard grabs Monzon's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Jankowiak has to force Leonard to let go. 6:5
2:49 Jankowiak separates the two... 6:5
2:53 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 6:5
2:58 Considering the clinch Carlos Monzon has on Leonard it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Leonard pushes him away. 6:5
3:00 Jankowiak has to break the clinch. 6:5
3:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 6:4
Round 3
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 Whatever John Bray said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Monzon has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:06 Monzon'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 Ray Leonard leans on Monzon and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:16 Leonard digs a short hook to ribs of Monzon. 0:4
0:27 Leonard lets a quick hook go, catching Monzon moving in. 0:6
0:39 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Monzon digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Leonard. 2:6
0:51 Ray Leonard bangs a right cross off the face of Monzon. 2:8
0:56 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Monzon. 2:8
1:04 Leonard is forced into his opponents corner... 2:8
1:08 Monzon swings...and misses. 2:8
1:18 Thats a nice combination to the body by Leonard. 2:10
1:31 Leonard splits Monzon's gloves with an uppercut. 2:12
1:42 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:12
1:42 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:14
1:51 Ray Leonard doesn't have to look for Monzon this round as He is right there in front of him. 2:14
1:54 Monzon traps Leonard in the corner! 2:14
1:54 Solid bodywork by Monzon as he lands several punches from the inside. 4:14
2:06 Leonard scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:16
2:10 Carlos Monzon's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:16
2:19 Look out! That was a straight right by Leonard! 4:21
2:19 Monzon is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:21
2:28 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:21
2:33 Leonard clamps Monzon's arms to his side and holds on until Jankowiak breaks the hold. 4:21
2:42 Jankowiak is shouting at Leonard to break! 4:21
2:59 Leonard picks off the jab thrown by Monzon. 4:21
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 3 to a close. 4:21
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Carlos Monzon leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Monzon received a pep talk from John Bray before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Carlos Monzon is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Monzon still has distension. 0:0
0:10 Monzon has Leonard cornered! 0:0
0:14 Monzon dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:26 Monzon slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:30 Leonard wings a big left hand at Monzon but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:42 Leonard shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Monzon flush! 0:4
0:42 It looks like Monzon is hurt after taking those shots! 0:4
0:56 A flurry of light blows from Monzon scores to the body. 2:4
1:06 Leonard scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:6
1:27 Monzon looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 2:6
1:33 That hook by Leonard jarred Monzon! 2:10
1:33 Monzon looks stunned! 2:10
1:38 Monzon seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:10
1:42 Leonard throws a punch and lands. Monzon scores with a counter. Looks like Leonard was a little more effective. 4:13
1:59 Leonard just comes up short with the combination. 4:13
2:10 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:13
2:14 Monzon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:13
2:21 Leonard flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:15
2:26 The swelling under Monzon's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:15
2:38 Monzon misses wildly with the Hook. 4:15
2:50 Monzon is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ray Leonard. 4:15
2:54 Monzon uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 4:15
3:00 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 4:15
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 4:16
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jankowiak motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Leonard's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face Monzon looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:12 Leonard looks to work the body, but Monzon covers up nicely. 0:0
0:27 Monzon just misses with a huge shot as Leonard chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:34 Monzon scores with a quick hook to the head of Leonard after Leonard missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
0:44 Leonard pins Monzon in the corner! 2:0
0:44 Leonard slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 2:3
0:53 Leonard takes a cross to the head from Monzon. 4:3
1:03 Monzon is pinned in his opponents corner... 4:3
1:03 Leonard drills Monzon with a solid jab. 4:5
1:07 Monzon is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:5
1:25 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:5
1:28 Leonard is really focused in this round. 4:5
1:43 Monzon tries to muscle inside but Leonard clinches him. 4:5
1:48 Jankowiak moves in to break the clinch. 4:5
1:52 The fighters are at ring center... 4:5
1:52 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Monzon who scores with a short hook to the chest. 6:5
2:05 Leonard is backed into his opponents corner... 6:5
2:05 Monzon lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:5
2:17 Monzon has Leonard trapped in the right neutral corner... 8:5
2:21 Carlos Monzon doesn't connect with the hook. 8:5
2:28 Leonard's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:5
2:36 Monzon does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 8:5
2:38 Monzon goes downstairs with a quick combination. 10:5
2:50 Monzon goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 12:5
3:00 Carlos Monzon slides into the corner... 12:5
3:00 Leonard's misses as Monzon backpedals away. 12:5
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 13:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Leonard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Abel Sanchez's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Monzon is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Monzon is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Leonard fires a lead right that Monzon manages to avoid. 0:0
0:23 Monzon has Leonard trapped! 0:0
0:28 Monzon wraps up Leonard... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:37 Referee Jankowiak steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:41 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:0
0:53 Monzon lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 5:0
0:53 Leonard suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 5:0
1:02 Monzon lands a stinging jab. 7:0
1:02 Ray Leonard has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Monzon needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 7:0
1:15 That combination from Carlos Monzon just missed. 7:0
1:26 Monzon misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:0
1:33 Monzon can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 9:0
1:33 There's time for Monzon to finish Leonard if he can do it. 9:0
1:46 Monzon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 9:0
1:53 Monzon rips a hook to the body. 11:0
1:53 Leonard is badly stunned and Monzon will try to finish him off here in the 6th round! 11:0
2:06 Monzon throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:0
2:14 Leonard is keeping away from the ropes. 11:0
2:18 Leonard is holding... 11:0
2:27 Jankowiak has to break them apart. 11:0
2:32 Monzon throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Leonard's jaw. 13:0
2:46 Monzon tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Leonard blocks it. 13:0
2:53 Ray Leonard moves into the right corner. 13:0
2:57 Carlos Monzon works his way in and leans on Leonard... 13:0
3:00 Jankowiak separates them. 13:0
3:00 The bell stops the action as Monzon and Leonard go back to their corners. 13:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Monzon and Leonard square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Monzon's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Monzon pins Leonard's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:20 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:29 Leonard's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:33 Monzon eats a jab from Leonard 0:2
0:43 Ray Leonard lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:4
1:00 Monzon can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
1:09 Monzon has Leonard blocked in! 0:4
1:13 Carlos Monzon is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:4
1:26 Monzon lands a solid uppercut! 5:4
1:26 Leonard looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:4
1:35 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 5:4
1:38 Monzon is really focused in this round. 5:4
1:45 Monzon is really focused in this round. 5:4
1:56 Monzon clinches... Leonard gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:4
2:14 Jankowiak steps in and breaks it up. 5:4
2:27 Leonard misses with that punch. 5:4
2:29 Monzon sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 7:4
2:40 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:4
2:45 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:4
2:47 The fighters are at close quarters now as Monzon lands a hook downstairs. 9:4
2:56 Leonard has Monzon pinned! 9:4
3:00 Leonard just comes up short with the hook. 9:4
3:00 Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Monzon's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 That uppercut from Monzon lands with some authority! 4:0
0:11 Leonard appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:19 John Bray not only gave Monzon encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Leonard. Now it's up to Monzon to implement it. 4:0
0:20 Leonard backs into the far left corner. 4:0
0:24 Carlos Monzon misses with that cross. 4:0
0:31 A brutal combination from Ray Leonard connects to the solar plexus! 4:4
0:31 Monzon appears shaken by those punches! 4:4
0:36 Its obvious that the swelling around Leonard's left eye is rapidly worsening. 4:4
0:41 Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 4:4
0:41 There's the uppercut from Leonard. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:6
0:51 Leonard retreats into the right corner. 4:6
0:51 Carlos Monzon fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Leonard. He rocked him with that one. 7:6
1:00 Monzon has Leonard blocked in! 7:6
1:00 Monzon scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 9:6
1:14 Monzon leaves the jab just short. 9:6
1:16 Leonard connects with a left-right combo. 9:8
1:26 Monzon scores with the jab. 11:8
1:35 Monzon glances a hook off Ray Leonard's side. 13:8
1:48 The quickness and footwork of Carlos Monzon is definitely keeping Leonard off balance. 13:8
2:01 Monzon telegraphed that shot and Ray Leonard ducks under it easily. 13:8
2:08 Monzon has Leonard trapped in the lower neutral corner... 13:8
2:12 Monzon lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 13:8
2:24 Jankowiak warns Monzon for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 13:8
2:28 Jankowiak moves them apart. 13:8
2:40 Monzon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 13:8
2:54 Monzon fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 13:8
2:56 Leonard caught Monzon square with that uppercut. 13:11
3:00 The increased swelling around the left eye of Monzon is fast becoming a hindurance. 13:11
3:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:11
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 14:11
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Monzon's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Monzon has Leonard cornered! 0:0
0:13 Carlos Monzon isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Ray Leonard fits. 0:0
0:17 Monzon got some great advice from John Bray between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:22 Monzon and Leonard are in a clinch, Jankowiak hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:26 Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Jankowiak to break them up... 0:0
0:39 Monzon just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:39 Monzon was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:52 Monzon is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:4
0:56 Leonard attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:4
0:59 Monzon scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:4
1:08 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Monzon lands the right hand. 4:4
1:22 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:4
1:26 Monzon scores with a cross to the belly. 6:4
1:44 Monzon back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Leonard. 6:4
1:51 Upstairs and downstairs! Monzon lands two quick blows and then moves away from Leonard's counters. 8:4
2:07 Monzon scores to the body with a jab 10:4
2:16 Monzon is trapped in his opponents corner... 10:4
2:21 Leonard darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 10:4
2:30 Monzon pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:4
2:39 Monzon made Leonard look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Leonard would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 10:4
2:46 Leonard takes a heavy uppercut downstairs. 14:4
2:46 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 14:4
2:55 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 14:4
2:55 Monzon forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Leonard. 16:4
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 16:4
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 18:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Abel Sanchez knows Leonard lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:05 Carlos Monzon's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:10 Leonard is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:22 Ray Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Monzon's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:36 Monzon is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Leonard's defense. 0:0
0:52 Monzon is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:56 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 0:0
1:00 Leonard retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
1:04 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Monzon! 0:0
1:06 Ray Leonard's jab connects to Monzon's head 0:2
1:11 The swelling under Carlos Monzon's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:2
1:23 Monzon is protecting the body nicely as Leonard fails to score inside. 0:2
1:38 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:2
1:49 Jankowiak separates the two... 0:2
2:01 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Jankowiak is going to have to sort this out. 0:2
2:19 Now they break clean. 0:2
2:24 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:2
2:32 Leonard's not even close with the cross. 0:2
2:56 Leonard fires and misses. 0:2
3:00 Leonard has Monzon cornered! 0:2
3:00 Leonard pins Carlos Monzon's arms. Now they move apart. 0:2
3:00 Jankowiak pries them apart. 0:2
3:00 That was a really tentative round for both men. 2:1
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:13 Oh!!! Leonard unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:5
0:13 Monzon's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:5
0:17 Monzon's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:5
0:22 John Bray was really animated in Carlos Monzon's corner and Monzon was nodding in agreement. 0:5
0:27 Monzon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:5
0:34 Leonard lands a solid uppercut! 0:9
0:34 Monzon is hurt! 0:9
0:51 Leonard lands a devastating hook! 0:13
0:51 Monzon is reeling.. 0:13
1:08 Jankowiak tries to separate the boxers but Leonard has a vice-like grip on Monzon. 0:13
1:13 Leonard pushes Carlos Monzon away. 0:13
1:18 Leonard is really focused in this round. 0:13
1:22 Monzon has Leonard cornered! 0:13
1:22 Monzon plants a cross on Leonard's rib cage. 2:13
1:39 Leonard tries to drop the right hand over the top but Carlos Monzon ducks under it. 2:13
1:58 Monzon throws a flurry of punches but Leonard either blocks or slips them. 2:13
2:06 Carlos Monzon lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Leonard's midsection. 4:13
2:26 Leonard throws a crushing right to Monzon's jaw! 4:17
2:26 That blow connected solidly to the head of Monzon and he is stunned! 4:17
2:31 Monzon's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:17
2:40 Leonard throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Monzon but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:17
2:42 Carlos Monzon rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:17
2:55 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:17
2:55 Leonard moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:19
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Monzon's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 11. 6:19
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 12 begins. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Carlos Monzon's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Jankowiak yells at the fighters to separate but Leonard and Monzon are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:17 Jankowiak breaks them up... 0:0
0:22 John Bray was extremely upbeat during the break with Monzon providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:22 Leonard goes downstairs with a right cross. 0:2
0:32 Monzon has Leonard blocked in! 0:2
0:36 Monzon is off target with that cross. 0:2
0:38 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Leonard lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Monzon. 0:4
0:43 The swelling around Monzon's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:4
1:01 A big cross from Leonard lands with serious impact! 0:8
1:01 Monzon was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:8
1:18 Monzon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 0:8
1:25 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:12
1:25 At least two of those shots really hurt Monzon! 0:12
1:41 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:12
1:45 Leonard finally lets go of Carlos Monzon. 0:12
1:49 Leonard is really focused in this round. 0:12
1:59 Monzon finds a home for his jab, keeping Leonard at bay. 2:12
2:20 Leonard ties up Monzon... 2:12
2:24 Monzon works his way free! 2:12
2:29 Ray Leonard scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Monzon. 2:14
2:34 There has to be something done about the swelling around Monzon's left eye as it continues to worsen. 2:14
2:38 Monzon traps Ray Leonard in the corner! 2:14
2:43 Monzon is doing a great job keeping his distance. 2:14
2:56 Leonard can't score with short uppercut inside. Carlos Monzon got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:14
3:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:14
3:00 Leonard shows Monzon his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 3:14
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Monzon is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Leonard is giving Monzon a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:17 Leonard has Monzon blocked in! 0:0
0:22 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Monzon had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:28 Monzon lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:28 Leonard is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:38 Monzon is blocked in his own corner... 4:0
0:38 Leonard's jab is landing with some authority. 4:3
0:42 It seems every shot Monzon takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 4:3
0:56 Carlos Monzon moves to the center of the Ring taunting Ray Leonard with his hands by his sides. 4:3
1:04 Monzon goes downstairs with the hook. 6:3
1:18 Leonard holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Monzon to score with a clean shot. 6:3
1:27 Leonard is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Monzon. 6:3
1:31 Leonard's jab is finds it's mark. 6:6
1:48 Leonard grabs Monzon again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:6
1:57 Leonard shoves Monzon away. 6:6
2:10 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:10
2:10 Monzon in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:10
2:14 Monzon's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:10
2:23 Monzon picks off the jab by Leonard. 6:10
2:35 Leonard wraps up Monzon. 6:10
2:44 Referee Jankowiak has to separate the two... 6:10
2:49 Ray Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 6:10
2:49 Monzon fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:10
3:00 Monzon backs into the left corner. 8:10
3:00 Monzon uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Leonard tries vainly to score. 8:10
3:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 8:10
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:12
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Monzon was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Whatever John Bray said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Monzon has some spring in his step here in the 14th round. 0:0
0:08 Monzon'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
0:13 Monzon has his arms wrapped around Leonard... Now they separate. 0:0
0:18 Jankowiak separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:27 Monzon fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 0:0
0:34 Leonard pummels Monzon, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 0:4
0:34 Monzon is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:38 Its obvious that the swelling around Leonard's left eye is rapidly worsening. 0:4
0:48 Monzon fires a left hand that Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:50 * Jankowiak motions to Leonard to keep his punches up. 0:7
1:13 Monzon just comes up short with the cross. 0:7
1:20 Leonard connects with a vicious combination! 0:11
1:20 Carlos Monzon is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:11
1:24 Monzon's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Leonard. 0:11
1:36 Monzon fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:11
1:43 Monzon takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:16
1:43 That shot buckled Monzon's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:16
1:48 Carlos Monzon is starting to fatigue... 0:16
1:48 * There is now a good sized lump under the right eye of Monzon. 0:16
1:52 Monzon is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:16
1:55 Leonard slides into his own corner... 0:16
2:00 Monzon cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:16
2:07 Leonard catches Monzon coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:20
2:07 And Monzon's in big trouble now! 0:20
2:16 Monzon has Leonard blocked in! 0:20
2:21 Monzon traps Leonard's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:20
2:33 Leonard pushes Monzon away. 0:20
2:42 Leonard is clinching... Monzon is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 0:20
2:47 Jankowiak has to separate the two... 0:20
2:54 Leonard's jab is like a triphammer as it sends the sweat flying off of Carlos Monzon's head. 0:23
3:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:23
3:00 Jankowiak motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 14. 1:22
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Monzon got some great advice from John Bray between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 15. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Monzon's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Monzon's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 * That was a blatant low blow by Monzon and Jankowiak has stopped the action to scold him 3:0
0:36 Monzon is flicking the jab, trying to keep Leonard at long range. 3:0
0:41 Monzon pushes Leonard back to gain room to punch. 3:0
0:53 The action slows for the moment. 3:0
0:57 Monzon scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 6:0
1:10 Leonard circles around the ring. 6:0
1:17 Monzon is trapped in Leonard's corner... 6:0
1:17 Leonard gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:2
1:34 Leonard is trying to free his gloves from under Monzon's gloves. 6:2
1:39 The Referee breaks it up... 6:2
1:47 Monzon traps Leonard in the corner! 6:2
1:51 Monzon misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:2
1:53 Ray Leonard drives the hook home. 6:5
2:03 Monzon retreats to his own corner... 6:5
2:07 Leonard grabs and holds Monzon... 6:5
2:18 Leonard and Monzon each take a step back. 6:5
2:22 Monzon is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 8:8
2:40 Monzon attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:8
2:52 Monzon pushes Ray Leonard away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 11:8
3:00 Monzon has Leonard trapped in the near neutral corner... 11:8
3:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 11:9
Fight Result
And here with the call is Dean Stone
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Bill Paige, United States sees it 143 to 143
Tony Perez, Puerto Rico scores the bout 143 to 142 for Carlos Monzon
Daniel Van De Wiele, Belgium scores the bout 144 to 142 for Ray Leonard
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Bill Paige Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Monzon 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 143
Ray Leonard 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 143
Tony Perez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Monzon 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 143
Ray Leonard 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 142
Daniel Van De Wiele Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Monzon 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 142
Ray Leonard 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 144
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Monzon 27 29 27 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 27 27 27 27 30 428
Ray Leonard 30 28 30 30 27 27 27 28 27 28 30 30 30 30 27 429
Statistics
Categories Carlos Monzon Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.27 6.73
Hooks / Round 4.00 3.53
Crosses / Round 3.73 3.87
Combinations / Round 3.33 5.13
Uppercuts / Round 3.73 3.53
Punches Landed / Round 18.07 22.80
Punches Missed / Round 70.27 45.00
Punching Accuracy 20.5% 33.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 3 4 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 4 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Piazza de Siena, Rome, Lazio, Italy, 2017-4-25, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Leszek Jankowiak, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Paige (United States), Tony Perez (Puerto Rico) and Daniel Van De Wiele (Belgium), ring card girl is Dominica Westling, the fighters will compete for the WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Carlos Monzon - Record: 12-3-0 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 12-2-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Cassius Green
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
0:11 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:11 Monzon connects with an uppercut to the head of Ray Leonard. 2:0
0:24 Monzon misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
0:40 The fighters are throwing punches but Leonard is being much more effective in this battle. 4:3
0:55 Leonard gets in a short cross to the body. 4:5
1:09 Leonard wraps his arms around Monzon. 4:5
1:13 Referee Jankowiak separates the two... 4:5
1:18 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:5
1:21 Leonard is really working that hook to the body of Monzon. 4:8
1:31 Monzon retreats into a neutral corner. 4:8
1:36 That cross from Leonard has some power behind it! 4:12
1:36 Monzon was shaken by that blow! 4:12
1:53 Ray Leonard bounces off the ropes, challenging Monzon to come get him. 4:12
1:58 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 4:12
2:01 Monzon lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:12
2:18 Leonard has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 6:12
2:25 Leonard pins Carlos Monzon in the corner! 6:12
2:25 Leonard finds an opening in Monzon's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 6:15
2:29 * Monzon suddenly has a noticeable lump under his left eye. 6:15
2:37 A quick jab to the body scores for Leonard 6:17
2:41 The swelling under Monzon's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 6:17
2:45 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 6:17
2:52 Monzon usues his legs to avoid Leonard's punches. 6:17
3:00 That punch actually went behind Monzon's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ray Leonard. 6:17
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 6:18
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighters come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:08 John Bray seemed to pump up Monzon between rounds. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Monzon's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Monzon's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:27 Monzon fires and misses. 0:0
0:34 Monzon steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:37 Monzon traps Leonard in the corner! 0:0
0:42 Monzon fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:44 Leonard triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 0:3
0:56 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:3
1:01 Monzon fires a volley of punches but Leonard was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:3
1:07 Leonard is really focused in this round. 0:3
1:16 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 0:3
1:24 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 0:3
1:29 Monzon lands a strong hook! 4:3
1:29 That absolutely rocked Leonard, he is on queer street right now!! 4:3
1:45 Monzon tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:3
1:57 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Monzon. 4:3
2:08 Monzon wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 4:3
2:11 Leonard working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 4:5
2:20 Monzon flicks a lead right to the head of Leonard. 6:5
2:40 Leonard grabs Monzon's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Jankowiak has to force Leonard to let go. 6:5
2:49 Jankowiak separates the two... 6:5
2:53 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 6:5
2:58 Considering the clinch Carlos Monzon has on Leonard it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Leonard pushes him away. 6:5
3:00 Jankowiak has to break the clinch. 6:5
3:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 6:4
Round 3
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 Whatever John Bray said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Monzon has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:06 Monzon'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 Ray Leonard leans on Monzon and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:16 Leonard digs a short hook to ribs of Monzon. 0:4
0:27 Leonard lets a quick hook go, catching Monzon moving in. 0:6
0:39 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Monzon digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Leonard. 2:6
0:51 Ray Leonard bangs a right cross off the face of Monzon. 2:8
0:56 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Monzon. 2:8
1:04 Leonard is forced into his opponents corner... 2:8
1:08 Monzon swings...and misses. 2:8
1:18 Thats a nice combination to the body by Leonard. 2:10
1:31 Leonard splits Monzon's gloves with an uppercut. 2:12
1:42 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:12
1:42 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:14
1:51 Ray Leonard doesn't have to look for Monzon this round as He is right there in front of him. 2:14
1:54 Monzon traps Leonard in the corner! 2:14
1:54 Solid bodywork by Monzon as he lands several punches from the inside. 4:14
2:06 Leonard scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:16
2:10 Carlos Monzon's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:16
2:19 Look out! That was a straight right by Leonard! 4:21
2:19 Monzon is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:21
2:28 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:21
2:33 Leonard clamps Monzon's arms to his side and holds on until Jankowiak breaks the hold. 4:21
2:42 Jankowiak is shouting at Leonard to break! 4:21
2:59 Leonard picks off the jab thrown by Monzon. 4:21
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 3 to a close. 4:21
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Carlos Monzon leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Monzon received a pep talk from John Bray before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Carlos Monzon is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Monzon still has distension. 0:0
0:10 Monzon has Leonard cornered! 0:0
0:14 Monzon dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:26 Monzon slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:30 Leonard wings a big left hand at Monzon but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:42 Leonard shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Monzon flush! 0:4
0:42 It looks like Monzon is hurt after taking those shots! 0:4
0:56 A flurry of light blows from Monzon scores to the body. 2:4
1:06 Leonard scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:6
1:27 Monzon looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 2:6
1:33 That hook by Leonard jarred Monzon! 2:10
1:33 Monzon looks stunned! 2:10
1:38 Monzon seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:10
1:42 Leonard throws a punch and lands. Monzon scores with a counter. Looks like Leonard was a little more effective. 4:13
1:59 Leonard just comes up short with the combination. 4:13
2:10 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:13
2:14 Monzon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:13
2:21 Leonard flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:15
2:26 The swelling under Monzon's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:15
2:38 Monzon misses wildly with the Hook. 4:15
2:50 Monzon is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ray Leonard. 4:15
2:54 Monzon uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 4:15
3:00 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 4:15
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 4:16
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jankowiak motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Leonard's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face Monzon looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:12 Leonard looks to work the body, but Monzon covers up nicely. 0:0
0:27 Monzon just misses with a huge shot as Leonard chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:34 Monzon scores with a quick hook to the head of Leonard after Leonard missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
0:44 Leonard pins Monzon in the corner! 2:0
0:44 Leonard slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 2:3
0:53 Leonard takes a cross to the head from Monzon. 4:3
1:03 Monzon is pinned in his opponents corner... 4:3
1:03 Leonard drills Monzon with a solid jab. 4:5
1:07 Monzon is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:5
1:25 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:5
1:28 Leonard is really focused in this round. 4:5
1:43 Monzon tries to muscle inside but Leonard clinches him. 4:5
1:48 Jankowiak moves in to break the clinch. 4:5
1:52 The fighters are at ring center... 4:5
1:52 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Monzon who scores with a short hook to the chest. 6:5
2:05 Leonard is backed into his opponents corner... 6:5
2:05 Monzon lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:5
2:17 Monzon has Leonard trapped in the right neutral corner... 8:5
2:21 Carlos Monzon doesn't connect with the hook. 8:5
2:28 Leonard's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:5
2:36 Monzon does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 8:5
2:38 Monzon goes downstairs with a quick combination. 10:5
2:50 Monzon goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 12:5
3:00 Carlos Monzon slides into the corner... 12:5
3:00 Leonard's misses as Monzon backpedals away. 12:5
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 13:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Leonard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Abel Sanchez's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Monzon is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Monzon is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Leonard fires a lead right that Monzon manages to avoid. 0:0
0:23 Monzon has Leonard trapped! 0:0
0:28 Monzon wraps up Leonard... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:37 Referee Jankowiak steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:41 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:0
0:53 Monzon lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 5:0
0:53 Leonard suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 5:0
1:02 Monzon lands a stinging jab. 7:0
1:02 Ray Leonard has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Monzon needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 7:0
1:15 That combination from Carlos Monzon just missed. 7:0
1:26 Monzon misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:0
1:33 Monzon can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 9:0
1:33 There's time for Monzon to finish Leonard if he can do it. 9:0
1:46 Monzon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 9:0
1:53 Monzon rips a hook to the body. 11:0
1:53 Leonard is badly stunned and Monzon will try to finish him off here in the 6th round! 11:0
2:06 Monzon throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:0
2:14 Leonard is keeping away from the ropes. 11:0
2:18 Leonard is holding... 11:0
2:27 Jankowiak has to break them apart. 11:0
2:32 Monzon throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Leonard's jaw. 13:0
2:46 Monzon tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Leonard blocks it. 13:0
2:53 Ray Leonard moves into the right corner. 13:0
2:57 Carlos Monzon works his way in and leans on Leonard... 13:0
3:00 Jankowiak separates them. 13:0
3:00 The bell stops the action as Monzon and Leonard go back to their corners. 13:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Monzon and Leonard square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Monzon's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Monzon pins Leonard's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:20 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:29 Leonard's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:33 Monzon eats a jab from Leonard 0:2
0:43 Ray Leonard lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:4
1:00 Monzon can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
1:09 Monzon has Leonard blocked in! 0:4
1:13 Carlos Monzon is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:4
1:26 Monzon lands a solid uppercut! 5:4
1:26 Leonard looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:4
1:35 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 5:4
1:38 Monzon is really focused in this round. 5:4
1:45 Monzon is really focused in this round. 5:4
1:56 Monzon clinches... Leonard gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:4
2:14 Jankowiak steps in and breaks it up. 5:4
2:27 Leonard misses with that punch. 5:4
2:29 Monzon sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 7:4
2:40 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:4
2:45 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:4
2:47 The fighters are at close quarters now as Monzon lands a hook downstairs. 9:4
2:56 Leonard has Monzon pinned! 9:4
3:00 Leonard just comes up short with the hook. 9:4
3:00 Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Monzon's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 That uppercut from Monzon lands with some authority! 4:0
0:11 Leonard appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:19 John Bray not only gave Monzon encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Leonard. Now it's up to Monzon to implement it. 4:0
0:20 Leonard backs into the far left corner. 4:0
0:24 Carlos Monzon misses with that cross. 4:0
0:31 A brutal combination from Ray Leonard connects to the solar plexus! 4:4
0:31 Monzon appears shaken by those punches! 4:4
0:36 Its obvious that the swelling around Leonard's left eye is rapidly worsening. 4:4
0:41 Leonard is staying at the center of the ring. 4:4
0:41 There's the uppercut from Leonard. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:6
0:51 Leonard retreats into the right corner. 4:6
0:51 Carlos Monzon fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Leonard. He rocked him with that one. 7:6
1:00 Monzon has Leonard blocked in! 7:6
1:00 Monzon scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 9:6
1:14 Monzon leaves the jab just short. 9:6
1:16 Leonard connects with a left-right combo. 9:8
1:26 Monzon scores with the jab. 11:8
1:35 Monzon glances a hook off Ray Leonard's side. 13:8
1:48 The quickness and footwork of Carlos Monzon is definitely keeping Leonard off balance. 13:8
2:01 Monzon telegraphed that shot and Ray Leonard ducks under it easily. 13:8
2:08 Monzon has Leonard trapped in the lower neutral corner... 13:8
2:12 Monzon lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 13:8
2:24 Jankowiak warns Monzon for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 13:8
2:28 Jankowiak moves them apart. 13:8
2:40 Monzon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 13:8
2:54 Monzon fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 13:8
2:56 Leonard caught Monzon square with that uppercut. 13:11
3:00 The increased swelling around the left eye of Monzon is fast becoming a hindurance. 13:11
3:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:11
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 14:11
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Monzon's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Monzon has Leonard cornered! 0:0
0:13 Carlos Monzon isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Ray Leonard fits. 0:0
0:17 Monzon got some great advice from John Bray between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:22 Monzon and Leonard are in a clinch, Jankowiak hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:26 Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Jankowiak to break them up... 0:0
0:39 Monzon just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:39 Monzon was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:52 Monzon is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:4
0:56 Leonard attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:4
0:59 Monzon scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:4
1:08 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Monzon lands the right hand. 4:4
1:22 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:4
1:26 Monzon scores with a cross to the belly. 6:4
1:44 Monzon back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Leonard. 6:4
1:51 Upstairs and downstairs! Monzon lands two quick blows and then moves away from Leonard's counters. 8:4
2:07 Monzon scores to the body with a jab 10:4
2:16 Monzon is trapped in his opponents corner... 10:4
2:21 Leonard darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 10:4
2:30 Monzon pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:4
2:39 Monzon made Leonard look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Leonard would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 10:4
2:46 Leonard takes a heavy uppercut downstairs. 14:4
2:46 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 14:4
2:55 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 14:4
2:55 Monzon forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Leonard. 16:4
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 16:4
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 18:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Abel Sanchez knows Leonard lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:05 Carlos Monzon's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:10 Leonard is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:22 Ray Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Monzon's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:36 Monzon is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Leonard's defense. 0:0
0:52 Monzon is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:56 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 0:0
1:00 Leonard retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
1:04 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Monzon! 0:0
1:06 Ray Leonard's jab connects to Monzon's head 0:2
1:11 The swelling under Carlos Monzon's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:2
1:23 Monzon is protecting the body nicely as Leonard fails to score inside. 0:2
1:38 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:2
1:49 Jankowiak separates the two... 0:2
2:01 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Jankowiak is going to have to sort this out. 0:2
2:19 Now they break clean. 0:2
2:24 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:2
2:32 Leonard's not even close with the cross. 0:2
2:56 Leonard fires and misses. 0:2
3:00 Leonard has Monzon cornered! 0:2
3:00 Leonard pins Carlos Monzon's arms. Now they move apart. 0:2
3:00 Jankowiak pries them apart. 0:2
3:00 That was a really tentative round for both men. 2:1
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:13 Oh!!! Leonard unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:5
0:13 Monzon's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:5
0:17 Monzon's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:5
0:22 John Bray was really animated in Carlos Monzon's corner and Monzon was nodding in agreement. 0:5
0:27 Monzon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:5
0:34 Leonard lands a solid uppercut! 0:9
0:34 Monzon is hurt! 0:9
0:51 Leonard lands a devastating hook! 0:13
0:51 Monzon is reeling.. 0:13
1:08 Jankowiak tries to separate the boxers but Leonard has a vice-like grip on Monzon. 0:13
1:13 Leonard pushes Carlos Monzon away. 0:13
1:18 Leonard is really focused in this round. 0:13
1:22 Monzon has Leonard cornered! 0:13
1:22 Monzon plants a cross on Leonard's rib cage. 2:13
1:39 Leonard tries to drop the right hand over the top but Carlos Monzon ducks under it. 2:13
1:58 Monzon throws a flurry of punches but Leonard either blocks or slips them. 2:13
2:06 Carlos Monzon lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Leonard's midsection. 4:13
2:26 Leonard throws a crushing right to Monzon's jaw! 4:17
2:26 That blow connected solidly to the head of Monzon and he is stunned! 4:17
2:31 Monzon's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:17
2:40 Leonard throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Monzon but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:17
2:42 Carlos Monzon rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:17
2:55 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:17
2:55 Leonard moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:19
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Monzon's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 11. 6:19
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 12 begins. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Carlos Monzon's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Jankowiak yells at the fighters to separate but Leonard and Monzon are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:17 Jankowiak breaks them up... 0:0
0:22 John Bray was extremely upbeat during the break with Monzon providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:22 Leonard goes downstairs with a right cross. 0:2
0:32 Monzon has Leonard blocked in! 0:2
0:36 Monzon is off target with that cross. 0:2
0:38 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Leonard lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Monzon. 0:4
0:43 The swelling around Monzon's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:4
1:01 A big cross from Leonard lands with serious impact! 0:8
1:01 Monzon was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:8
1:18 Monzon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 0:8
1:25 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:12
1:25 At least two of those shots really hurt Monzon! 0:12
1:41 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:12
1:45 Leonard finally lets go of Carlos Monzon. 0:12
1:49 Leonard is really focused in this round. 0:12
1:59 Monzon finds a home for his jab, keeping Leonard at bay. 2:12
2:20 Leonard ties up Monzon... 2:12
2:24 Monzon works his way free! 2:12
2:29 Ray Leonard scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Monzon. 2:14
2:34 There has to be something done about the swelling around Monzon's left eye as it continues to worsen. 2:14
2:38 Monzon traps Ray Leonard in the corner! 2:14
2:43 Monzon is doing a great job keeping his distance. 2:14
2:56 Leonard can't score with short uppercut inside. Carlos Monzon got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:14
3:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:14
3:00 Leonard shows Monzon his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 3:14
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Monzon is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Leonard is giving Monzon a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:17 Leonard has Monzon blocked in! 0:0
0:22 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Monzon had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:28 Monzon lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:28 Leonard is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:38 Monzon is blocked in his own corner... 4:0
0:38 Leonard's jab is landing with some authority. 4:3
0:42 It seems every shot Monzon takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 4:3
0:56 Carlos Monzon moves to the center of the Ring taunting Ray Leonard with his hands by his sides. 4:3
1:04 Monzon goes downstairs with the hook. 6:3
1:18 Leonard holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Monzon to score with a clean shot. 6:3
1:27 Leonard is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Monzon. 6:3
1:31 Leonard's jab is finds it's mark. 6:6
1:48 Leonard grabs Monzon again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:6
1:57 Leonard shoves Monzon away. 6:6
2:10 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:10
2:10 Monzon in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:10
2:14 Monzon's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:10
2:23 Monzon picks off the jab by Leonard. 6:10
2:35 Leonard wraps up Monzon. 6:10
2:44 Referee Jankowiak has to separate the two... 6:10
2:49 Ray Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 6:10
2:49 Monzon fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:10
3:00 Monzon backs into the left corner. 8:10
3:00 Monzon uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Leonard tries vainly to score. 8:10
3:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 8:10
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:12
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Monzon was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Whatever John Bray said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Monzon has some spring in his step here in the 14th round. 0:0
0:08 Monzon'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
0:13 Monzon has his arms wrapped around Leonard... Now they separate. 0:0
0:18 Jankowiak separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:27 Monzon fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 0:0
0:34 Leonard pummels Monzon, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 0:4
0:34 Monzon is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:38 Its obvious that the swelling around Leonard's left eye is rapidly worsening. 0:4
0:48 Monzon fires a left hand that Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:50 * Jankowiak motions to Leonard to keep his punches up. 0:7
1:13 Monzon just comes up short with the cross. 0:7
1:20 Leonard connects with a vicious combination! 0:11
1:20 Carlos Monzon is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:11
1:24 Monzon's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Leonard. 0:11
1:36 Monzon fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:11
1:43 Monzon takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:16
1:43 That shot buckled Monzon's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:16
1:48 Carlos Monzon is starting to fatigue... 0:16
1:48 * There is now a good sized lump under the right eye of Monzon. 0:16
1:52 Monzon is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:16
1:55 Leonard slides into his own corner... 0:16
2:00 Monzon cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:16
2:07 Leonard catches Monzon coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:20
2:07 And Monzon's in big trouble now! 0:20
2:16 Monzon has Leonard blocked in! 0:20
2:21 Monzon traps Leonard's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:20
2:33 Leonard pushes Monzon away. 0:20
2:42 Leonard is clinching... Monzon is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 0:20
2:47 Jankowiak has to separate the two... 0:20
2:54 Leonard's jab is like a triphammer as it sends the sweat flying off of Carlos Monzon's head. 0:23
3:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:23
3:00 Jankowiak motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 14. 1:22
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Monzon got some great advice from John Bray between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 15. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Monzon's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Monzon's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 * That was a blatant low blow by Monzon and Jankowiak has stopped the action to scold him 3:0
0:36 Monzon is flicking the jab, trying to keep Leonard at long range. 3:0
0:41 Monzon pushes Leonard back to gain room to punch. 3:0
0:53 The action slows for the moment. 3:0
0:57 Monzon scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 6:0
1:10 Leonard circles around the ring. 6:0
1:17 Monzon is trapped in Leonard's corner... 6:0
1:17 Leonard gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:2
1:34 Leonard is trying to free his gloves from under Monzon's gloves. 6:2
1:39 The Referee breaks it up... 6:2
1:47 Monzon traps Leonard in the corner! 6:2
1:51 Monzon misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:2
1:53 Ray Leonard drives the hook home. 6:5
2:03 Monzon retreats to his own corner... 6:5
2:07 Leonard grabs and holds Monzon... 6:5
2:18 Leonard and Monzon each take a step back. 6:5
2:22 Monzon is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 8:8
2:40 Monzon attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:8
2:52 Monzon pushes Ray Leonard away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 11:8
3:00 Monzon has Leonard trapped in the near neutral corner... 11:8
3:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 11:9
Fight Result
And here with the call is Dean Stone
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Bill Paige, United States sees it 143 to 143
Tony Perez, Puerto Rico scores the bout 143 to 142 for Carlos Monzon
Daniel Van De Wiele, Belgium scores the bout 144 to 142 for Ray Leonard
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
Bill Paige Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Monzon 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 143
Ray Leonard 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 143
Tony Perez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Monzon 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 143
Ray Leonard 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 142
Daniel Van De Wiele Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Monzon 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 142
Ray Leonard 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 144
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Monzon 27 29 27 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 27 27 27 27 30 428
Ray Leonard 30 28 30 30 27 27 27 28 27 28 30 30 30 30 27 429
Statistics
Categories Carlos Monzon Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.27 6.73
Hooks / Round 4.00 3.53
Crosses / Round 3.73 3.87
Combinations / Round 3.33 5.13
Uppercuts / Round 3.73 3.53
Punches Landed / Round 18.07 22.80
Punches Missed / Round 70.27 45.00
Punching Accuracy 20.5% 33.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 3 4 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 4 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: MW Season Week 16 fights 19-24 (Championships)
Ray Robinson vs Ezzard Charles
Fight info: Piazza de Siena, Rome, Lazio, Italy, 2017-4-25, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Gradowski (United States), Louis Moret (United States) and Tommy Hart (United States), ring card girl is Janice Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 12-1-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 12-3-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brendan Ingle - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:25 Robinson has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:32 Robinson is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:36 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:39 Charles feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:46 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Robinson. 0:0
0:53 Charles steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
1:00 Robinson has Charles trapped! 0:0
1:04 Robinson isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Charles fits. 0:0
1:13 Charles has freed himself from Robinson. They move quickly to ring center. 0:0
1:23 Charles misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
1:30 Charles is motioning with his gloves for Robinson to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
1:37 Both fighters move in close as Charles goes to the body with an uppercut. 0:2
1:48 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:2
1:50 Robinson pushes Charles away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 3:2
2:08 Robinson attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 3:2
2:19 That was a violent straight right by Ezzard Charles! 3:6
2:19 Ray Robinson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 3:6
2:40 Charles tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:6
2:42 Robinson lands a jab to Charles's midsection 5:6
2:54 Charles launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Robinson's jaw. Ezzard Charles is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 5:8
3:00 Robinson is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 5:8
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 6:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Brendan Ingle's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Robinson misses with that combination. 0:0
0:14 A short hook to the head by Ezzard Charles 0:2
0:28 Robinson just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
0:40 Charles moves into the left corner. 0:2
0:40 * Robinson has Charles in a headlock as he rains down punches, Neumann breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 3:2
1:04 Robinson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 3:2
1:09 Ray Robinson takes a hard jab to the face from Charles 3:5
1:18 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 5:7
1:42 Charles just can't find the range with that combination. 5:7
1:56 Neumann yells at the fighters to separate but Robinson and Charles are a tangle of arms. 5:7
2:14 Neumann has to separate the two... 5:7
2:20 Robinson retreats to his own corner... 5:7
2:24 Ezzard Charles looks for a breather; he grabs Robinson and holds on. Robinson pushes Charles off and looks for an opening. 5:7
2:33 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 5:7
2:38 Charles pins Robinson in the corner! 5:7
2:43 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:7
2:53 The Referee breaks it up... 5:7
3:00 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:7
3:00 Robinson is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Charles. 5:7
3:00 Charles shows Robinson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 7:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:10 Charles's cross finds a home on Robinson's jaw. 0:2
0:27 Charles likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Robinson's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:4
0:43 Ray Robinson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:48 Charles is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 0:4
0:52 Charles's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:4
1:00 Robinson cranks up the hook and connects to Charles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:4
1:00 Charles looks stunned! 5:4
1:16 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 5:4
1:21 Charles misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:4
1:23 Robinson really drove that uppercut home downstairs. 8:4
1:41 Robinson does a great job of moving as Charles tries to work inside. 8:4
1:48 Ezzard Charles takes a heavy combination downstairs. 12:4
1:48 Charles was shaken by those blows! 12:4
2:00 Charles working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 12:6
2:17 Robinson pins Charles's arms. Now they move apart. 12:6
2:21 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 12:6
2:30 Robinson pushes Charles away, looking for more space to work in. 12:6
2:33 Robinson is trapped in Charles's corner... 12:6
2:38 Charles smothers Robinson's attack with a clinch! 12:6
2:47 Neumann has to break them apart. 12:6
2:51 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 12:6
3:00 Robinson frees himself from Charles's clutches! They move to ring center now. 12:6
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 13:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Brendan Ingle knows Charles lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Charles has Robinson pinned! 0:0
0:13 Robinson is trying to free his gloves from under Charles's gloves. 0:0
0:18 Charles finally lets go of Robinson. 0:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:29 Robinson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:42 Robinson lands a nice cross but Charles turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:52 Charles is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:0
0:52 Robinson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ezzard Charles 4:0
1:01 Charles sneaks home the right cross. 4:2
1:10 Ezzard Charles's jab connects to Robinson's head 4:4
1:26 Ray Robinson rocks Charles with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 7:4
1:43 Charles fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:4
1:54 Charles looks to work the body, but Robinson covers up nicely. 7:4
2:06 They are back in the center of the ring once again 7:4
2:11 Robinson is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Charles to chase him. 7:4
2:20 Charles lands a brutal uppercut! 7:8
2:20 Robinson is reeling after that shot! 7:8
2:32 Charles fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 7:10
2:42 Charles moves in and scores with a quick jab. 7:12
2:58 Charles really buried that punch into Robinson's ribs. 7:16
2:58 Robinson is trying to regroup after those punches... 7:16
3:00 There's the bell. Ray Robinson wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 8:16
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Janice Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Charles is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Robinson a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:20 Oh!!! Ezzard Charles unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:5
0:20 Robinson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:5
0:31 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 0:5
0:31 Robinson gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:5
0:45 Robinson landed a sharp combination that rocked Ezzard Charles back on his heels! 6:5
0:45 Robinson lands punch after punch. He took Charles out behind the woodshed with that assault!! 6:5
0:56 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 6:5
1:01 Robinson tries to muscle inside but Charles clinches him. 6:5
1:05 Charles and Robinson each take a step back. 6:5
1:15 Charles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Robinson blocks it. 6:5
1:17 Robinson scores with a hard, snapping jab. 9:5
1:33 Charles patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Robinson little room to move. 9:5
1:37 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 9:5
1:44 Ezzard Charles knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 9:5
1:53 Charles's misses as Ray Robinson backpedals away. 9:5
1:55 Robinson lands a jab to the midsection 11:5
2:05 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 11:5
2:05 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Charles has gotten the better of the exchange. 13:8
2:14 Robinson snakes the jab through Charles's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 15:8
2:26 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 15:8
2:26 A crisp jab from Robinson connects to the jaw of Charles 18:8
2:44 Charles lands a hard hook! 18:13
2:44 Robinson looks shaken! 18:13
2:53 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 18:15
3:00 Wow, that last round was a candidate for Round of the Year, incredible action! 18:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Brendan Ingle said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Charles has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:11 Charles approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Ray Robinson any room to breathe. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:24 Look out! That was a straight right by Robinson! 4:0
0:24 Charles appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:33 Ray Robinson scores with several light punches to the head. 6:0
0:46 Charles doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Robinson. 6:3
1:01 A quick jab to the body scores for Robinson 8:3
1:12 Ezzard Charles retreats to his opponents corner... 8:3
1:17 Robinson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:3
1:25 Charles backs into the far corner. 8:3
1:34 * Robinson connects with a thundering hook and Charles drops to the canvas! 8:3
1:36 Neumann points Robinson to a neutral corner and begins the count over Charles... 17:3
1:36 1 17:3
1:37 2 17:3
1:38 3 17:3
1:39 4 17:3
1:40 5 17:3
1:41 Neumann continues to count and Charles isn't even moving, he is completely out. 17:3
1:42 7 17:3
1:43 8 17:3
1:43 * Charles is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 17:3
1:43 Charles still looks unsteady, but Neumann allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 17:3
1:43 Charles has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Robinson needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 17:3
1:51 Charles slides into the corner... 17:3
1:51 Robinson digs a short hook to ribs of Charles. 19:3
1:51 Robinson is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 19:3
2:05 Robinson is doing a great job keeping his distance. 19:3
2:09 Ray Robinson fires a punch over the jab of Charles and gets it in for points. 21:3
2:09 Robinson stuns Charles. Robinson has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 21:3
2:22 Charles uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Robinson tries vainly to score. 21:3
2:29 Charles is trapped in the corner... 21:3
2:29 The fighters are trading punches and Robinson seems to have won that exchange. 24:5
2:29 Robinson wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 24:5
2:42 Robinson fires a shot, but it glances off Charles's shoulder. 24:5
2:48 Robinson has Ezzard Charles cornered! 24:5
2:48 Robinson drills Charles with a left and right and another left. 26:5
2:48 Robinson takes a long look at Charles to see if he's playing possum. Robinson is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Charles. 26:5
2:57 A quick jab from Ray Robinson connects. 28:5
3:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 30:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 7, we will see if Robinson can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:12 Robinson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:21 Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:26 Charles ties up Robinson... 2:0
0:35 Neumann breaks them up... 2:0
0:40 Robinson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
0:47 Robinson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
1:02 Ezzard Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
1:09 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Charles lands the right hand. 2:2
1:18 Ezzard Charles connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Robinson just shakes his head and smiles. 2:5
1:32 Charles slides into a neutral corner... 2:5
1:36 Robinson is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:5
1:45 Charles shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Robinson flush! 2:9
1:45 That was a beautiful shot, Robinson's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 2:9
1:50 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 7. 2:9
2:02 Charles swings...and misses. 2:9
2:04 Ray Robinson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:9
2:18 Charles connects square to Robinson's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 4:13
2:18 That's the punch Charles hoped to land! Robinson looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:13
2:33 Charles connects with a solid cross! 4:17
2:33 Robinson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:17
2:37 * Swelling has erupted under the left eye of Robinson. This is going to be a problem, even if it doesn't get much worse. 4:17
2:42 Charles gets the cross through Robinson's guard. 4:19
2:55 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 4:19
2:55 A cross lands for Charles. Robinson didn't see that one coming. 4:21
3:00 And that ends Round number 7. 5:21
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ray Robinson and Charles leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Paddy Flood was really animated in Robinson's corner and Robinson was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Robinson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Robinson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Charles fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:12 That swelling under the left eye of Robinson is definitely getting worse. 0:2
0:24 Ezzard Charles lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 0:6
0:24 Charles has Robinson in trouble after that punch! 0:6
0:38 Charles cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Robinson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:6
1:04 Robinson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:6
1:04 Charles was hurt by those blows! 4:6
1:18 Charles shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Robinson. 4:6
1:29 Robinson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:6
1:32 Charles is really working that hook to the body of Robinson. 4:9
1:58 Charles has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Robinson. 4:9
2:03 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:9
2:12 Robinson comes in low. Charles puts a headlock on him. Neumann knocks Ezzard Charles's arm off Robinson's head. 4:9
2:16 Neumann separates them. 4:9
2:24 Nice pop on that jab from Charles. 4:12
2:29 The swelling around Robinson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:12
2:50 Ray Robinson launches left a cross to the body. 6:12
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 6:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Brendan Ingle was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Robinson'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 Not alot on that uppercut downstairs from Robinson but it still scores points. 2:0
0:30 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 2:0
0:37 Charles lands a crushing uppercut! 2:4
0:37 Robinson was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 2:4
0:58 Robinson is blocked in his own corner... 2:4
0:58 Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:6
1:08 Charles scores with quick series of shots to the body of Robinson. 2:8
1:24 Charles pummels Robinson, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 2:12
1:24 That punch really rocked Robinson! 2:12
1:28 Ray Robinson is slowing up... 2:12
1:28 Its obvious that the swelling around Charles's left eye is rapidly worsening. 2:12
1:37 Charles connects with a nasty cross! 2:16
1:37 What a devastating shot, Robinson looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 2:16
1:51 Charles wraps up Robinson. 2:16
2:00 Charles pushes Robinson away. 2:16
2:04 Charles is really focused in this round. 2:16
2:12 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 2:16
2:14 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Robinson digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Charles. 4:16
2:28 Charles works his way in and leans on Robinson. 4:16
2:37 Charles is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Robinson. 4:16
2:46 Charles shoves Robinson away. 4:16
2:59 Robinson does a great job smothering Charles's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 4:16
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. Janice Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Charles got some great advice from Brendan Ingle between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Robinson is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:17 Neumann separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:33 Charles just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:36 Robinson lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:45 Robinson scores with the jab. 4:0
0:55 Robinson retreats into the lower corner. 4:0
0:55 Robinson takes a stiff jab to the chops. 4:3
1:09 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:3
1:31 Charles is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:3
1:44 Charles just comes up short with the hook. 4:3
1:55 Charles picks off the cross by Robinson. 4:3
2:02 Robinson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:7
2:02 Robinson appears shaken by those punches! 4:7
2:07 It seems every shot Robinson takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 4:7
2:20 Robinson is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ezzard Charles can't throw punches, I guess. 4:7
2:24 Referee Neumann separates the two... 4:7
2:33 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Robinson rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:7
2:43 The fighters are tied up. Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:7
2:47 Robinson works his way free! 4:7
2:54 Charles fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:9
3:00 Charles moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Robinson. 4:9
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 10. 6:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Robinson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Robinson still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Robinson is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:12 Ezzard Charles ties up Ray Robinson. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:30 Neumann separates the two... 0:0
0:35 Charles flicks a lead right to the head of Robinson. 0:2
0:48 Charles is clinching. Neumann better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:2
0:53 Neumann moves in to break the clinch. 0:2
1:02 Charles muscles his way inside. 0:2
1:12 Robinson traps Charles's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:2
1:16 Neumann is shouting at Robinson to break! 0:2
1:20 Robinson's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 0:2
1:27 Robinson picks off the jab thrown by Charles. 0:2
1:30 Some good body work by Robinson, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:2
1:44 Charles wraps up Robinson... Neither fighter will break... 2:2
1:48 Neumann separates the two... 2:2
1:57 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Charles! 2:2
2:04 That hook by Robinson jarred Charles! 6:2
2:04 Charles seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:2
2:21 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:6
2:21 At least two of those shots really hurt Robinson! 6:6
2:30 Charles has Robinson trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:6
2:35 Charles lands a strong hook! 6:10
2:35 Robinson staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:10
2:39 The swelling under Robinson's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 6:10
2:44 Robinson lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Charles back on his heels. 9:10
3:00 Charles does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ray Robinson's punches in close. 9:10
3:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:10
3:00 Round 11 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in fair shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Robinson'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
0:13 Ezzard Charles throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Robinson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:16 Robinson scores to the body with a jab 2:0
0:25 Paddy Flood not only gave Robinson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Charles. Now it's up to Robinson to implement it. 2:0
0:30 Robinson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:0
0:32 A perfect right cross from Charles stops Robinson dead in his tracks! 2:3
0:45 Charles has Robinson blocked in! 2:3
0:45 Ezzard Charles's jab is landing with some authority. 2:6
0:55 Charles traps Robinson in the corner! 2:6
0:59 Charles doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Robinson's head? 2:10
0:59 Robinson's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:10
1:04 Robinson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:10
1:08 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 2:10
1:13 Charles fires and misses. 2:10
1:23 Robinson slides into the corner... 2:10
1:23 Charles punishes Robinson with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Robinson up. 2:13
1:28 Robinson is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:13
1:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:13
1:37 Robinson misses wildly with the Hook. 2:13
1:44 Charles connects with a vicious uppercut! 2:18
1:44 Robinson looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:18
1:49 Robinson's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Charles. 2:18
2:09 Ray Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 2:18
2:15 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:22
2:15 That series of punches rocked Ray Robinson and he looks to be in trouble. 2:22
2:29 Robinson whiffs with the jab. 2:22
2:31 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Charles! Robinson flashes a quick smile at Charles as if to acknowledge the blow. 2:25
2:43 Charles is really focused in this round. 2:25
3:00 Robinson throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 2:25
3:00 Robinson moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 2:26
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 13. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Robinson looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:14 Charles lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:14 Robinson is staggered... 0:4
0:19 Charles is starting to suck wind... 0:4
0:31 Robinson is holding on to Charles. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
0:40 Ezzard Charles pushes Robinson away. 0:4
0:48 Charles finds a home for his jab, keeping Robinson at bay. 0:6
1:05 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:6
1:12 Charles is really focused in this round. 0:6
1:15 Charles moves into the right corner. 0:6
1:19 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 0:6
1:22 Charles with a lead right to the head. 0:8
1:26 Robinson's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:8
1:31 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:8
1:35 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Robinson fails to score inside. 0:8
1:42 That uppercut from Charles lands with some authority! 0:13
1:42 Ray Robinson is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:13
1:51 Charles has Robinson pinned! 0:13
1:55 Goodness, what a shot!!! Ezzard Charles is known for his tremendous power and that cross to the head was proof. 0:18
1:55 Robinson was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:18
2:00 The increased swelling around the left eye of Robinson is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:18
2:18 Charles voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:18
2:22 Charles gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Robinson. 0:20
2:22 Robinson is definitely in trouble. Charles needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 0:20
2:35 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:20
2:47 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Charles has a vice-like grip on Ray Robinson. 0:20
2:51 Neumann has to break the clinch. 0:20
2:56 Charles backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:20
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 13. 1:20
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Robinson is probably going to need a stoppage to pull this one out. 0:0
0:05 Robinson's cutman does a nice job on Robinson's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:10 Robinson and Charles are in a clinch, Neumann hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:19 Neumann moves them apart. 0:0
0:30 Charles drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:30 Those punches hurt Robinson and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:34 Robinson's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:4
0:42 Robinson is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:4
0:47 Robinson feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:4
1:01 A big combination from Robinson lands with serious impact! 6:4
1:01 Ezzard Charles looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 6:4
1:10 Charles lands a stinging jab. 6:6
1:24 Robinson has Ezzard Charles trapped in the far neutral corner... 6:6
1:28 Robinson just landed a three punch combo! 10:6
1:28 That's the shot Ray Robinson hoped to land! Charles looks bad after that series of blows. 10:6
1:46 Robinson looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 10:6
1:55 Charles is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 10:6
2:03 Charles lands a smashing cross! 10:11
2:03 That shot has Robinson hurt! 10:11
2:17 It's a sweet uppercut by Robinson! He snapped Charles's head straight back with that punch! 15:11
2:17 Charles is suddenly in trouble! 15:11
2:21 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 15:11
2:21 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Charles. 15:11
2:34 Robinson misses wildly with the hook. 15:11
2:36 Charles feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Robinson's chin. 15:13
2:41 The swelling under Robinson's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 15:13
2:50 Charles works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 15:13
3:00 Robinson drops the right hand flush on Charles's chin! 19:13
3:00 Charles looks shaken! 19:13
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 19:14
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Robinson has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:08 Charles pins Robinson in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Charles pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:18 Charles has Robinson blocked in! 0:2
0:22 Charles telegraphed that shot and Robinson ducks under it easily. 0:2
0:29 OH! Robinson landed the big hook flush! 4:2
0:29 Charles is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:2
0:39 Ray Robinson traps Charles in the corner! 4:2
0:43 Robinson fires and misses. 4:2
0:50 A brutal combination from Charles connects to the solar plexus! 4:6
0:50 Robinson in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:6
0:54 There has to be something done about the swelling around Robinson's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:6
1:02 Charles is staying at the center of the ring. 4:6
1:07 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:6
1:11 Robinson tries to get free... Here comes Neumann to break them up... 4:6
1:18 Charles pins Robinson in the corner! 4:6
1:23 Charles ties up Robinson. 4:6
1:27 Charles uses his shoulder to force Robinson out of the clinch. 4:6
1:32 Charles has Robinson pinned! 4:6
1:32 Charles lands a two punch combination to the body 4:8
1:45 Charles continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 4:8
1:58 Charles connects with a devastating uppercut to the head, he hits like a Mule! 4:13
1:58 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Robinson is trying to hang on... 4:13
2:02 Robinson is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:13
2:13 Charles doesn't connect with the hook. 4:13
2:16 Charles ducks into an uppercut from Robinson. 6:13
2:30 Robinson lands a solid hook! 11:13
2:30 Charles was stunned by that blow! 11:13
2:43 Charles throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 11:15
2:52 Ezzard Charles backs into the left corner. 11:15
2:57 Neumann has to pull the fighters away from each other as Robinson locks up Charles's arms. 11:15
3:00 Now they break clean. 11:15
3:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:15
3:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 10:15
Fight Result
And here with the call is Johnny Addie
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Louis Moret, United States scores the bout 144 to 140 for Ezzard Charles
John Gradowski, United States scores it even 142 to 142
Tommy Hart, United States scores the bout 144 to 140 for ...
...Ezzard Charles
Your winner and new IBF, WBC, WBO champion by majority decision is Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
John Gradowski Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 142
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 142
Louis Moret Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 140
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 144
Tommy Hart Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 140
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 144
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 27 30 30 29 30 30 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 29 28 422
Ezzard Charles 30 27 27 28 27 24 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 28 29 430
Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Ezzard Charles
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.73 5.27
Hooks / Round 3.20 4.47
Crosses / Round 4.27 5.60
Combinations / Round 3.13 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 3.67 6.27
Punches Landed / Round 18.00 25.93
Punches Missed / Round 42.67 42.40
Punching Accuracy 29.7% 38.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 4 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 4 / 4
Go All Out for KO 4 / 3 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 2 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Piazza de Siena, Rome, Lazio, Italy, 2017-4-25, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Gradowski (United States), Louis Moret (United States) and Tommy Hart (United States), ring card girl is Janice Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 12-1-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 12-3-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brendan Ingle - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:25 Robinson has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:32 Robinson is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:36 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:39 Charles feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:46 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Robinson. 0:0
0:53 Charles steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
1:00 Robinson has Charles trapped! 0:0
1:04 Robinson isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Charles fits. 0:0
1:13 Charles has freed himself from Robinson. They move quickly to ring center. 0:0
1:23 Charles misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
1:30 Charles is motioning with his gloves for Robinson to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
1:37 Both fighters move in close as Charles goes to the body with an uppercut. 0:2
1:48 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:2
1:50 Robinson pushes Charles away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 3:2
2:08 Robinson attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 3:2
2:19 That was a violent straight right by Ezzard Charles! 3:6
2:19 Ray Robinson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 3:6
2:40 Charles tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:6
2:42 Robinson lands a jab to Charles's midsection 5:6
2:54 Charles launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Robinson's jaw. Ezzard Charles is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 5:8
3:00 Robinson is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 5:8
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 6:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Brendan Ingle's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Robinson misses with that combination. 0:0
0:14 A short hook to the head by Ezzard Charles 0:2
0:28 Robinson just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
0:40 Charles moves into the left corner. 0:2
0:40 * Robinson has Charles in a headlock as he rains down punches, Neumann breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 3:2
1:04 Robinson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 3:2
1:09 Ray Robinson takes a hard jab to the face from Charles 3:5
1:18 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 5:7
1:42 Charles just can't find the range with that combination. 5:7
1:56 Neumann yells at the fighters to separate but Robinson and Charles are a tangle of arms. 5:7
2:14 Neumann has to separate the two... 5:7
2:20 Robinson retreats to his own corner... 5:7
2:24 Ezzard Charles looks for a breather; he grabs Robinson and holds on. Robinson pushes Charles off and looks for an opening. 5:7
2:33 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 5:7
2:38 Charles pins Robinson in the corner! 5:7
2:43 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:7
2:53 The Referee breaks it up... 5:7
3:00 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:7
3:00 Robinson is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Charles. 5:7
3:00 Charles shows Robinson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 7:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:10 Charles's cross finds a home on Robinson's jaw. 0:2
0:27 Charles likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Robinson's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:4
0:43 Ray Robinson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:48 Charles is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 0:4
0:52 Charles's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:4
1:00 Robinson cranks up the hook and connects to Charles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:4
1:00 Charles looks stunned! 5:4
1:16 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 5:4
1:21 Charles misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:4
1:23 Robinson really drove that uppercut home downstairs. 8:4
1:41 Robinson does a great job of moving as Charles tries to work inside. 8:4
1:48 Ezzard Charles takes a heavy combination downstairs. 12:4
1:48 Charles was shaken by those blows! 12:4
2:00 Charles working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 12:6
2:17 Robinson pins Charles's arms. Now they move apart. 12:6
2:21 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 12:6
2:30 Robinson pushes Charles away, looking for more space to work in. 12:6
2:33 Robinson is trapped in Charles's corner... 12:6
2:38 Charles smothers Robinson's attack with a clinch! 12:6
2:47 Neumann has to break them apart. 12:6
2:51 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 12:6
3:00 Robinson frees himself from Charles's clutches! They move to ring center now. 12:6
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 13:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Brendan Ingle knows Charles lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Charles has Robinson pinned! 0:0
0:13 Robinson is trying to free his gloves from under Charles's gloves. 0:0
0:18 Charles finally lets go of Robinson. 0:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:29 Robinson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:42 Robinson lands a nice cross but Charles turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:52 Charles is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:0
0:52 Robinson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ezzard Charles 4:0
1:01 Charles sneaks home the right cross. 4:2
1:10 Ezzard Charles's jab connects to Robinson's head 4:4
1:26 Ray Robinson rocks Charles with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 7:4
1:43 Charles fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:4
1:54 Charles looks to work the body, but Robinson covers up nicely. 7:4
2:06 They are back in the center of the ring once again 7:4
2:11 Robinson is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Charles to chase him. 7:4
2:20 Charles lands a brutal uppercut! 7:8
2:20 Robinson is reeling after that shot! 7:8
2:32 Charles fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 7:10
2:42 Charles moves in and scores with a quick jab. 7:12
2:58 Charles really buried that punch into Robinson's ribs. 7:16
2:58 Robinson is trying to regroup after those punches... 7:16
3:00 There's the bell. Ray Robinson wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 8:16
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Janice Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Charles is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Robinson a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:20 Oh!!! Ezzard Charles unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:5
0:20 Robinson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:5
0:31 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 0:5
0:31 Robinson gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:5
0:45 Robinson landed a sharp combination that rocked Ezzard Charles back on his heels! 6:5
0:45 Robinson lands punch after punch. He took Charles out behind the woodshed with that assault!! 6:5
0:56 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 6:5
1:01 Robinson tries to muscle inside but Charles clinches him. 6:5
1:05 Charles and Robinson each take a step back. 6:5
1:15 Charles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Robinson blocks it. 6:5
1:17 Robinson scores with a hard, snapping jab. 9:5
1:33 Charles patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Robinson little room to move. 9:5
1:37 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 9:5
1:44 Ezzard Charles knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 9:5
1:53 Charles's misses as Ray Robinson backpedals away. 9:5
1:55 Robinson lands a jab to the midsection 11:5
2:05 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 11:5
2:05 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Charles has gotten the better of the exchange. 13:8
2:14 Robinson snakes the jab through Charles's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 15:8
2:26 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 15:8
2:26 A crisp jab from Robinson connects to the jaw of Charles 18:8
2:44 Charles lands a hard hook! 18:13
2:44 Robinson looks shaken! 18:13
2:53 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 18:15
3:00 Wow, that last round was a candidate for Round of the Year, incredible action! 18:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Brendan Ingle said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Charles has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:11 Charles approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Ray Robinson any room to breathe. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:24 Look out! That was a straight right by Robinson! 4:0
0:24 Charles appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:33 Ray Robinson scores with several light punches to the head. 6:0
0:46 Charles doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Robinson. 6:3
1:01 A quick jab to the body scores for Robinson 8:3
1:12 Ezzard Charles retreats to his opponents corner... 8:3
1:17 Robinson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:3
1:25 Charles backs into the far corner. 8:3
1:34 * Robinson connects with a thundering hook and Charles drops to the canvas! 8:3
1:36 Neumann points Robinson to a neutral corner and begins the count over Charles... 17:3
1:36 1 17:3
1:37 2 17:3
1:38 3 17:3
1:39 4 17:3
1:40 5 17:3
1:41 Neumann continues to count and Charles isn't even moving, he is completely out. 17:3
1:42 7 17:3
1:43 8 17:3
1:43 * Charles is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 17:3
1:43 Charles still looks unsteady, but Neumann allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 17:3
1:43 Charles has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Robinson needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 17:3
1:51 Charles slides into the corner... 17:3
1:51 Robinson digs a short hook to ribs of Charles. 19:3
1:51 Robinson is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 19:3
2:05 Robinson is doing a great job keeping his distance. 19:3
2:09 Ray Robinson fires a punch over the jab of Charles and gets it in for points. 21:3
2:09 Robinson stuns Charles. Robinson has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 21:3
2:22 Charles uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Robinson tries vainly to score. 21:3
2:29 Charles is trapped in the corner... 21:3
2:29 The fighters are trading punches and Robinson seems to have won that exchange. 24:5
2:29 Robinson wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 24:5
2:42 Robinson fires a shot, but it glances off Charles's shoulder. 24:5
2:48 Robinson has Ezzard Charles cornered! 24:5
2:48 Robinson drills Charles with a left and right and another left. 26:5
2:48 Robinson takes a long look at Charles to see if he's playing possum. Robinson is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Charles. 26:5
2:57 A quick jab from Ray Robinson connects. 28:5
3:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 30:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 7, we will see if Robinson can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:12 Robinson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:21 Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:26 Charles ties up Robinson... 2:0
0:35 Neumann breaks them up... 2:0
0:40 Robinson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
0:47 Robinson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
1:02 Ezzard Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
1:09 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Charles lands the right hand. 2:2
1:18 Ezzard Charles connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Robinson just shakes his head and smiles. 2:5
1:32 Charles slides into a neutral corner... 2:5
1:36 Robinson is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:5
1:45 Charles shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Robinson flush! 2:9
1:45 That was a beautiful shot, Robinson's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 2:9
1:50 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 7. 2:9
2:02 Charles swings...and misses. 2:9
2:04 Ray Robinson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:9
2:18 Charles connects square to Robinson's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 4:13
2:18 That's the punch Charles hoped to land! Robinson looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:13
2:33 Charles connects with a solid cross! 4:17
2:33 Robinson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:17
2:37 * Swelling has erupted under the left eye of Robinson. This is going to be a problem, even if it doesn't get much worse. 4:17
2:42 Charles gets the cross through Robinson's guard. 4:19
2:55 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 4:19
2:55 A cross lands for Charles. Robinson didn't see that one coming. 4:21
3:00 And that ends Round number 7. 5:21
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ray Robinson and Charles leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Paddy Flood was really animated in Robinson's corner and Robinson was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Robinson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Robinson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Charles fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:12 That swelling under the left eye of Robinson is definitely getting worse. 0:2
0:24 Ezzard Charles lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 0:6
0:24 Charles has Robinson in trouble after that punch! 0:6
0:38 Charles cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Robinson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:6
1:04 Robinson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:6
1:04 Charles was hurt by those blows! 4:6
1:18 Charles shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Robinson. 4:6
1:29 Robinson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:6
1:32 Charles is really working that hook to the body of Robinson. 4:9
1:58 Charles has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Robinson. 4:9
2:03 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:9
2:12 Robinson comes in low. Charles puts a headlock on him. Neumann knocks Ezzard Charles's arm off Robinson's head. 4:9
2:16 Neumann separates them. 4:9
2:24 Nice pop on that jab from Charles. 4:12
2:29 The swelling around Robinson's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:12
2:50 Ray Robinson launches left a cross to the body. 6:12
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 6:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Brendan Ingle was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Robinson'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 Not alot on that uppercut downstairs from Robinson but it still scores points. 2:0
0:30 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 2:0
0:37 Charles lands a crushing uppercut! 2:4
0:37 Robinson was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 2:4
0:58 Robinson is blocked in his own corner... 2:4
0:58 Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:6
1:08 Charles scores with quick series of shots to the body of Robinson. 2:8
1:24 Charles pummels Robinson, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 2:12
1:24 That punch really rocked Robinson! 2:12
1:28 Ray Robinson is slowing up... 2:12
1:28 Its obvious that the swelling around Charles's left eye is rapidly worsening. 2:12
1:37 Charles connects with a nasty cross! 2:16
1:37 What a devastating shot, Robinson looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 2:16
1:51 Charles wraps up Robinson. 2:16
2:00 Charles pushes Robinson away. 2:16
2:04 Charles is really focused in this round. 2:16
2:12 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 2:16
2:14 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Robinson digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Charles. 4:16
2:28 Charles works his way in and leans on Robinson. 4:16
2:37 Charles is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Robinson. 4:16
2:46 Charles shoves Robinson away. 4:16
2:59 Robinson does a great job smothering Charles's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 4:16
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. Janice Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Charles got some great advice from Brendan Ingle between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Robinson is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:17 Neumann separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:33 Charles just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:36 Robinson lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:45 Robinson scores with the jab. 4:0
0:55 Robinson retreats into the lower corner. 4:0
0:55 Robinson takes a stiff jab to the chops. 4:3
1:09 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:3
1:31 Charles is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:3
1:44 Charles just comes up short with the hook. 4:3
1:55 Charles picks off the cross by Robinson. 4:3
2:02 Robinson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:7
2:02 Robinson appears shaken by those punches! 4:7
2:07 It seems every shot Robinson takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 4:7
2:20 Robinson is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ezzard Charles can't throw punches, I guess. 4:7
2:24 Referee Neumann separates the two... 4:7
2:33 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Robinson rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:7
2:43 The fighters are tied up. Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:7
2:47 Robinson works his way free! 4:7
2:54 Charles fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:9
3:00 Charles moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Robinson. 4:9
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 10. 6:9
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Robinson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Robinson still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Robinson is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:12 Ezzard Charles ties up Ray Robinson. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:30 Neumann separates the two... 0:0
0:35 Charles flicks a lead right to the head of Robinson. 0:2
0:48 Charles is clinching. Neumann better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:2
0:53 Neumann moves in to break the clinch. 0:2
1:02 Charles muscles his way inside. 0:2
1:12 Robinson traps Charles's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:2
1:16 Neumann is shouting at Robinson to break! 0:2
1:20 Robinson's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 0:2
1:27 Robinson picks off the jab thrown by Charles. 0:2
1:30 Some good body work by Robinson, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:2
1:44 Charles wraps up Robinson... Neither fighter will break... 2:2
1:48 Neumann separates the two... 2:2
1:57 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Charles! 2:2
2:04 That hook by Robinson jarred Charles! 6:2
2:04 Charles seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:2
2:21 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:6
2:21 At least two of those shots really hurt Robinson! 6:6
2:30 Charles has Robinson trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:6
2:35 Charles lands a strong hook! 6:10
2:35 Robinson staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:10
2:39 The swelling under Robinson's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 6:10
2:44 Robinson lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Charles back on his heels. 9:10
3:00 Charles does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ray Robinson's punches in close. 9:10
3:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:10
3:00 Round 11 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in fair shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Robinson'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
0:13 Ezzard Charles throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Robinson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:16 Robinson scores to the body with a jab 2:0
0:25 Paddy Flood not only gave Robinson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Charles. Now it's up to Robinson to implement it. 2:0
0:30 Robinson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:0
0:32 A perfect right cross from Charles stops Robinson dead in his tracks! 2:3
0:45 Charles has Robinson blocked in! 2:3
0:45 Ezzard Charles's jab is landing with some authority. 2:6
0:55 Charles traps Robinson in the corner! 2:6
0:59 Charles doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Robinson's head? 2:10
0:59 Robinson's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:10
1:04 Robinson's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:10
1:08 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 2:10
1:13 Charles fires and misses. 2:10
1:23 Robinson slides into the corner... 2:10
1:23 Charles punishes Robinson with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Robinson up. 2:13
1:28 Robinson is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:13
1:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:13
1:37 Robinson misses wildly with the Hook. 2:13
1:44 Charles connects with a vicious uppercut! 2:18
1:44 Robinson looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:18
1:49 Robinson's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Charles. 2:18
2:09 Ray Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 2:18
2:15 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:22
2:15 That series of punches rocked Ray Robinson and he looks to be in trouble. 2:22
2:29 Robinson whiffs with the jab. 2:22
2:31 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Charles! Robinson flashes a quick smile at Charles as if to acknowledge the blow. 2:25
2:43 Charles is really focused in this round. 2:25
3:00 Robinson throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 2:25
3:00 Robinson moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 2:26
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 13. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Robinson looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:14 Charles lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:14 Robinson is staggered... 0:4
0:19 Charles is starting to suck wind... 0:4
0:31 Robinson is holding on to Charles. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
0:40 Ezzard Charles pushes Robinson away. 0:4
0:48 Charles finds a home for his jab, keeping Robinson at bay. 0:6
1:05 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:6
1:12 Charles is really focused in this round. 0:6
1:15 Charles moves into the right corner. 0:6
1:19 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 0:6
1:22 Charles with a lead right to the head. 0:8
1:26 Robinson's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:8
1:31 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:8
1:35 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Robinson fails to score inside. 0:8
1:42 That uppercut from Charles lands with some authority! 0:13
1:42 Ray Robinson is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:13
1:51 Charles has Robinson pinned! 0:13
1:55 Goodness, what a shot!!! Ezzard Charles is known for his tremendous power and that cross to the head was proof. 0:18
1:55 Robinson was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:18
2:00 The increased swelling around the left eye of Robinson is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:18
2:18 Charles voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:18
2:22 Charles gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Robinson. 0:20
2:22 Robinson is definitely in trouble. Charles needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 0:20
2:35 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:20
2:47 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Charles has a vice-like grip on Ray Robinson. 0:20
2:51 Neumann has to break the clinch. 0:20
2:56 Charles backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:20
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 13. 1:20
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Robinson is probably going to need a stoppage to pull this one out. 0:0
0:05 Robinson's cutman does a nice job on Robinson's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:10 Robinson and Charles are in a clinch, Neumann hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:19 Neumann moves them apart. 0:0
0:30 Charles drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:30 Those punches hurt Robinson and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:34 Robinson's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:4
0:42 Robinson is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:4
0:47 Robinson feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:4
1:01 A big combination from Robinson lands with serious impact! 6:4
1:01 Ezzard Charles looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 6:4
1:10 Charles lands a stinging jab. 6:6
1:24 Robinson has Ezzard Charles trapped in the far neutral corner... 6:6
1:28 Robinson just landed a three punch combo! 10:6
1:28 That's the shot Ray Robinson hoped to land! Charles looks bad after that series of blows. 10:6
1:46 Robinson looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 10:6
1:55 Charles is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 10:6
2:03 Charles lands a smashing cross! 10:11
2:03 That shot has Robinson hurt! 10:11
2:17 It's a sweet uppercut by Robinson! He snapped Charles's head straight back with that punch! 15:11
2:17 Charles is suddenly in trouble! 15:11
2:21 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 15:11
2:21 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Charles. 15:11
2:34 Robinson misses wildly with the hook. 15:11
2:36 Charles feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Robinson's chin. 15:13
2:41 The swelling under Robinson's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 15:13
2:50 Charles works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 15:13
3:00 Robinson drops the right hand flush on Charles's chin! 19:13
3:00 Charles looks shaken! 19:13
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 19:14
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Robinson has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:08 Charles pins Robinson in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Charles pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:18 Charles has Robinson blocked in! 0:2
0:22 Charles telegraphed that shot and Robinson ducks under it easily. 0:2
0:29 OH! Robinson landed the big hook flush! 4:2
0:29 Charles is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:2
0:39 Ray Robinson traps Charles in the corner! 4:2
0:43 Robinson fires and misses. 4:2
0:50 A brutal combination from Charles connects to the solar plexus! 4:6
0:50 Robinson in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:6
0:54 There has to be something done about the swelling around Robinson's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:6
1:02 Charles is staying at the center of the ring. 4:6
1:07 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:6
1:11 Robinson tries to get free... Here comes Neumann to break them up... 4:6
1:18 Charles pins Robinson in the corner! 4:6
1:23 Charles ties up Robinson. 4:6
1:27 Charles uses his shoulder to force Robinson out of the clinch. 4:6
1:32 Charles has Robinson pinned! 4:6
1:32 Charles lands a two punch combination to the body 4:8
1:45 Charles continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 4:8
1:58 Charles connects with a devastating uppercut to the head, he hits like a Mule! 4:13
1:58 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Robinson is trying to hang on... 4:13
2:02 Robinson is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:13
2:13 Charles doesn't connect with the hook. 4:13
2:16 Charles ducks into an uppercut from Robinson. 6:13
2:30 Robinson lands a solid hook! 11:13
2:30 Charles was stunned by that blow! 11:13
2:43 Charles throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 11:15
2:52 Ezzard Charles backs into the left corner. 11:15
2:57 Neumann has to pull the fighters away from each other as Robinson locks up Charles's arms. 11:15
3:00 Now they break clean. 11:15
3:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:15
3:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 10:15
Fight Result
And here with the call is Johnny Addie
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Louis Moret, United States scores the bout 144 to 140 for Ezzard Charles
John Gradowski, United States scores it even 142 to 142
Tommy Hart, United States scores the bout 144 to 140 for ...
...Ezzard Charles
Your winner and new IBF, WBC, WBO champion by majority decision is Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
John Gradowski Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 142
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 142
Louis Moret Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 140
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 144
Tommy Hart Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 140
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 144
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 27 30 30 29 30 30 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 29 28 422
Ezzard Charles 30 27 27 28 27 24 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 28 29 430
Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Ezzard Charles
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.73 5.27
Hooks / Round 3.20 4.47
Crosses / Round 4.27 5.60
Combinations / Round 3.13 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 3.67 6.27
Punches Landed / Round 18.00 25.93
Punches Missed / Round 42.67 42.40
Punching Accuracy 29.7% 38.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 4 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 4 / 4
Go All Out for KO 4 / 3 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 2 / 0
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Re: MW Season Week 16 fights 19-24 (Championships)
Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Marvin Hagler Jake LaMotta 1:1 Marvin Hagler UD 12 12
Preliminary 1 Floyd Mayweather Jr Bronx Davey Moore 2:1 Floyd Mayweather Jr KO 10 12
Preliminary 2 Marcel Cerdan Jimmy Bivins 1:1 Jimmy Bivins TKO 10 12
Support Bout Tiger Flowers Dick Tiger 1:1 Tiger Flowers UD 12 12
Co-Feature Carlos Monzon Ray Leonard 1:1 Draw D 15 15
Main Event Ray Robinson Ezzard Charles 1:1 Ezzard Charles MD 15 15
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Marvin Hagler Jake LaMotta 1:1 Marvin Hagler UD 12 12
Preliminary 1 Floyd Mayweather Jr Bronx Davey Moore 2:1 Floyd Mayweather Jr KO 10 12
Preliminary 2 Marcel Cerdan Jimmy Bivins 1:1 Jimmy Bivins TKO 10 12
Support Bout Tiger Flowers Dick Tiger 1:1 Tiger Flowers UD 12 12
Co-Feature Carlos Monzon Ray Leonard 1:1 Draw D 15 15
Main Event Ray Robinson Ezzard Charles 1:1 Ezzard Charles MD 15 15
Re: MW Season Week 16 fights 19-24 (Championships)
Hats off to Charles, great fight from him.
Re: MW Season Week 16 fights 19-24 (Championships)
Monzon won that fight. Ray's luck never seems to run out.
Mayweather surprisingly decked by Davey Moore....but bounces back.
Mayweather surprisingly decked by Davey Moore....but bounces back.