MW Season Week 17 MDT G,H

[Fist of Legend]

Gennady Golovkin vs Jermell Charlo

Fight info: Arena Gardens, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-1, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Terry O'Connor, the bout will be scored by three judges: Albert Wilensky (United States), Steve Weisfeld (United States) and Emil Conforti (United States), ring card girl is Maria Cristina, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Gennady Golovkin - Record: 13-2-1 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Angelo Dundee - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Jermell Charlo - Record: 2-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Rooney - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:16 Golovkin is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:23 Charlo lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:23 Golovkin was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:51 Golovkin traps Charlo in the corner! 0:4
0:51 Golovkin drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 3:4
1:00 Charlo throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Golovkin's jaw. 3:6
1:19 Jermell Charlo is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 3:6
1:27 Golovkin just can't find the range with that hook. 3:6
1:46 Golovkin has Charlo blocked in! 3:6
1:46 Golovkin's jab is landing with some authority. 6:6
2:00 Golovkin has Charlo cornered! 6:6
2:05 Charlo picks off the jab by Golovkin. 6:6
2:14 Charlo retreats into a neutral corner. 6:6
2:19 Golovkin pins Charlo's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 6:6
2:29 O'Connor separates the two fighters. 6:6
2:39 Gennady Golovkin backs into a neutral corner. 6:6
2:43 Charlo wraps his arms around Golovkin. 6:6
2:58 O'Connor is shouting at Charlo to break! 6:6
3:00 A lackluster round to say the least, and the crowd voices its displeasure as the fighters return to their corners. 6:5

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:10 Golovkin is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:15 Charlo fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:29 Charlo fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:36 Golovkin lands a paralyzing combination! 4:0
0:36 Charlo appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:48 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:0
0:52 Gennady Golovkin tries to muscle inside but Charlo clinches him. 4:0
1:03 O'Connor has to break the clinch. 4:0
1:09 Charlo slides into the corner... 4:0
1:13 Charlo takes a hard combination from Golovkin 8:0
1:13 Charlo is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 8:0
1:29 Charlo is either lucky or has radar. Golovkin's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:0
1:32 Charlo shoots a cross to the midsection. 8:2
1:44 Gennady Golovkin moves into the upper corner. 8:2
1:44 Charlo catches Golovkin with a right hand to the face. 8:4
2:01 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:4
2:16 O'Connor separates the two... 8:4
2:20 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:4
2:23 Golovkin slides into a neutral corner... 8:4
2:28 Charlo misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:4
2:35 Golovkin lands a hard cross! 12:4
2:35 Charlo is going to need to regroup after that blow... 12:4
2:53 Charlo misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 12:4
3:00 Golovkin swings...and misses. 12:4
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 12:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maria Cristina exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Charlo's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:15 Golovkin fires and misses. 0:0
0:17 Jermell Charlo unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Golovkin's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 0:2
0:34 Charlo smothers Golovkin's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:39 Charlo pushes Golovkin away. 0:2
0:57 Gennady Golovkin misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
1:00 Golovkin eats a jab from Charlo 0:4
1:13 Charlo does a great job of moving as Golovkin tries to work inside. 0:4
1:21 Charlo lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 0:6
1:53 Golovkin tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:6
2:00 Golovkin goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 3:6
2:10 Golovkin moves into a neutral corner. 3:6
2:10 "Iron Man" connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 3:8
2:23 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 3:8
2:33 Golovkin lands a vicious hook! 7:8
2:33 Charlo is reeling after that shot! 7:8
2:51 A lead right scores big for Charlo. He stunned Golovkin with that one. 7:11
3:00 Golovkin fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:11
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 9:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jermell Charlo looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Golovkin's misses as Jermell Charlo backpedals away. 0:0
0:13 Golovkin absorbs a cross to the body. 0:2
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:22 Golovkin got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Charley Goldman's instructions work. 0:2
0:23 Charlo scores to Golovkin's midsection with a combination. 0:4
0:34 Golovkin backs into the far corner. 0:4
0:38 Charlo is flicking the jab, trying to keep Golovkin at long range. 0:4
0:43 Charlo lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Golovkin took it well. 0:7
0:55 Charlo lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:9
1:11 Golovkin misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:9
1:23 Charlo misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:9
1:29 That was a violent straight right by Golovkin! 4:9
1:29 Charlo is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:9
1:41 Charlo flicks a jab to Gennady Golovkin's stomach 4:11
1:58 Charlo is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Golovkin. 4:11
2:03 Referee O'Connor separates the two... 4:11
2:13 Golovkin lands the lead cross. 6:11
2:22 Jermell Charlo likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Golovkin's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 6:13
2:36 Golovkin is clinching... Charlo is trying to free his gloves... They are under Golovkin's arms... 6:13
2:41 Golovkin and Charlo each take a step back. 6:13
2:55 Golovkin has his arms wrapped around Charlo... Now they separate. 6:13
3:00 O'Connor separates the two... 6:13
3:00 Golovkin spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 5:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Connor motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Kevin Rooney was really animated in Charlo's corner and Jermell Charlo was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Charlo finds a home for his jab, keeping Golovkin at bay. 0:2
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:25 Golovkin is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Charlo a decent target to shoot for. 0:2
0:29 Charlo moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:4
0:41 Charlo rips a hook to the body. 0:6
0:55 Charlo throws a flurry of punches but Golovkin either blocks or slips them. 0:6
1:02 Golovkin drops the right hand flush on Charlo's chin! 4:6
1:02 That shot buckled Charlo's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:6
1:13 Charlo 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. 4:8
1:25 Golovkin retreats into the near right corner. 4:8
1:34 Charlo fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:10
1:52 Jermell Charlo lands a brutal uppercut! 4:14
1:52 That shot landed square and Golovkin felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:14
2:01 Charlo has Golovkin pinned! 4:14
2:05 Charlo drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:18
2:05 Golovkin was shaken by those blows! 4:18
2:19 Golovkin misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:18
2:31 Charlo connects square to Gennady Golovkin's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 4:22
2:31 Golovkin was staggered by those punches... 4:22
2:41 Golovkin is trapped in Jermell Charlo's corner... 4:22
2:45 Charlo darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:22
2:54 Golovkin tastes Charlo's jab 4:24
3:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 5:26

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:15 Charlo is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:19 There's a straight right by Golovkin! 5:0
0:19 Charlo is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:0
0:24 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 5:0
0:29 Thats a nice combination to the body by Golovkin. 7:0
0:38 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 7:0
0:41 Jermell Charlo scores with a glancing cross. 7:2
0:55 A brutal combination from Golovkin connects to the solar plexus! 11:2
0:55 Charlo appears shaken by those punches! 11:2
1:13 Golovkin has Charlo trapped! 11:2
1:18 Golovkin fires a lead right that Charlo manages to avoid. 11:2
1:20 Some nice infighting ends with Charlo getting an uppercut in. 11:4
1:38 Charlo grabs Golovkin's head, pulls it down, into his chest. O'Connor has to force Charlo to let go. 11:4
1:43 O'Connor moves in to break the clinch. 11:4
1:47 Jermell Charlo is blocked in his own corner... 11:4
1:52 Charlo is protecting the body nicely as Gennady Golovkin fails to score inside. 11:4
2:02 Golovkin pins Jermell Charlo in the corner! 11:4
2:07 Golovkin lands a solid hook! 15:4
2:07 Jermell Charlo was stunned by that blow! 15:4
2:11 Jermell Charlo's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 15:4
2:16 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Golovkin lands a short uppercut to the chin of Charlo. 17:4
2:33 Golovkin leaves the jab just short. 17:4
2:36 Charlo lands consecutive uppercuts to Golovkin's midsection. 17:6
2:49 Golovkin shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Charlo. 17:6
2:53 Jermell Charlo's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 17:6
2:58 Charlo has Gennady Golovkin trapped in the far left neutral corner... 17:6
3:00 Charlo lands a devastating uppercut! 17:10
3:00 That's the punch Charlo hoped to land! Golovkin looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 17:10
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 19:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Golovkin is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:13 Charlo retreats into the lower corner. 0:0
0:17 Gennady Golovkin feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:22 Kevin Rooney not only gave Charlo encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Golovkin. Now it's up to Charlo to implement it. 0:0
0:27 Gennady Golovkin really buried that punch into Charlo's ribs. 4:0
0:27 Charlo is clutching his side! 4:0
0:37 Charlo pins Golovkin in the corner! 4:0
0:42 Charlo back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Golovkin. 4:0
0:50 Charlo's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:0
0:52 Golovkin slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:52 Thats a nice right hand from Jermell Charlo. 4:2
1:09 Golovkin lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charlo. 4:2
1:25 Charlo just comes up short with the cross. 4:2
1:31 Golovkin shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charlo flush! 9:2
1:31 Charlo is badly hurt! 9:2
1:41 Golovkin lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 11:2
1:45 The swelling under Charlo's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 11:2
1:50 Jermell Charlo 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
1:50 Charlo doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 11:4
2:07 Golovkin has Charlo trapped! 11:4
2:12 Golovkin wraps up Charlo. 11:4
2:24 Charlo pushes Golovkin away. 11:4
2:33 And Charlo tastes the power of a crushing cross from Golovkin! 15:4
2:33 Charlo is dazed and he is in trouble!! 15:4
2:49 Golovkin wings a big left hand at Charlo but the latter sidesteps the punch. 15:4
2:51 That straight cross from Charlo tagged Golovkin. He came right up the middle with that punch. 15:7
3:00 Charlo fires a left hand that Golovkin takes high on the shoulder. 15:7
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 16:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charlo rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Charlo's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:16 Golovkin pushes out of a clinch sending Charlo to the canvas! O'Connor cautions Golovkin as Charlo pulls himself up off the floor. 0:0
0:25 Golovkin received a pep talk from Charley Goldman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:30 Golovkin dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Charlo back on his heels! 5:0
0:30 Charlo appears to be stunned! 5:0
0:34 Charlo's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 5:0
0:43 Gennady Golovkin throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Charlo but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:0
0:54 Jermell Charlo just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:0
0:54 That shot has Charlo hurt! 9:0
1:07 Charlo moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
1:16 Gennady Golovkin just landed a devastating three punch combo! 13:0
1:16 Those punches hurt Charlo and he looks to hang on. 13:0
1:20 Charlo's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 13:0
1:24 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 13:0
1:29 Golovkin has Charlo trapped! 13:0
1:33 Charlo usues his legs to avoid Golovkin's punches. 13:0
1:44 Golovkin lands a devastating cross! 17:0
1:44 Charlo looks shaken! 17:0
1:55 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 17:0
2:00 Golovkin doesn't connect with the jab. 17:0
2:02 The fighters are at close quarters now as Charlo lands a hook downstairs. 17:2
2:21 Golovkin looks to work the body, but Charlo covers up nicely. 17:2
2:23 Charlo working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 17:4
2:37 Golovkin grabs Charlo again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 17:4
2:52 O'Connor pries them apart. 17:4
3:00 O'Connor tries to separate the boxers but Golovkin has a vice-like grip on Charlo. 17:4
3:00 O'Connor separates them. 17:4
3:00 Golovkin appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:4
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 8. 17:4

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charlo looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gennady Golovkin has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:06 Charlo's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Golovkin whiffs with the hook. 0:0
0:14 Charlo gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Golovkin. 0:2
0:23 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Golovkin digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Charlo. 2:2
0:37 Golovkin cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charlo had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:2
0:39 Charlo gets in a hook to the body of Golovkin. 2:4
0:53 Gennady Golovkin misses with that punch. 2:4
0:59 Golovkin is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 2:4
1:05 Charlo backs into a neutral corner. 2:4
1:10 Golovkin keeps looking to get inside on Charlo 2:4
1:22 Oh!!! Gennady Golovkin unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:4
1:22 Charlo appears to have been staggered by that punch... 6:4
1:27 That swelling under the left eye of Charlo is definitely getting worse. 6:4
1:31 Golovkin traps Charlo in the corner! 6:4
1:31 Golovkin throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 8:4
1:45 Golovkin scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:4
1:45 Charlo was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:4
1:59 Charlo is challenging Golovkin to fight him and quit clinching. 12:4
2:04 O'Connor has to separate the two... 12:4
2:08 Gennady Golovkin gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 12:4
2:13 Golovkin looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 12:4
2:15 Charlo scores with the jab. 12:6
2:30 Charlo lands a smashing hook! 12:11
2:30 Golovkin is gasping for air!! 12:11
2:43 Gennady Golovkin does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Charlo's punches in close. 12:11
2:54 Charlo is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Gennady Golovkin attempts to move inside on him. 12:11
2:58 Charlo has Golovkin trapped! 12:11
3:00 Charlo landed a sharp combination that rocked Golovkin back on his heels! 12:15
3:00 Those shots all landed square and Golovkin felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 12:15
3:00 Gennady Golovkin is losing his legs... 12:15
3:00 It looks like Golovkin has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:15
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 13:16

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Golovkin didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Charlo is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Charlo still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Golovkin lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:11 Charlo seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:0
0:16 Kevin Rooney was extremely upbeat during the break with Charlo providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:16 Golovkin takes a cross to the head from Charlo. 2:2
0:30 Golovkin is off target with that uppercut. 2:2
0:33 The uppercut just landed by Charlo is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:4
0:33 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 2:4
0:50 Charlo voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:4
1:02 Charlo and Golovkin are in a clinch, O'Connor hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:4
1:06 O'Connor moves them apart. 2:4
1:19 Charlo misses wildly with the Hook. 2:4
1:29 The fighters are trading punches and Charlo seems to have won that exchange. 4:7
1:33 Golovkin's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 4:7
1:43 Golovkin is trying to free his gloves from under Charlo's gloves. 4:7
1:53 Charlo shoves Golovkin away. 4:7
2:02 Jermell Charlo dances gracefully across the canvas 4:7
2:06 Referee O'Connor is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 4:7
2:14 Charlo lets his hands go inside, but Golovkin protects his body well. 4:7
2:21 A big cross from Golovkin lands with serious impact! 8:7
2:21 Charlo's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:7
2:38 Gennady Golovkin is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 8:7
2:46 Golovkin slides into a neutral corner... 8:7
2:46 Charlo's cross finds a home on Gennady Golovkin's jaw. 8:9
3:00 Jermell Charlo misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:9
3:00 It looks like Golovkin has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:9
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:10

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jermell Charlo looks to be in excellent shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Golovkin got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charlo's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charlo's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Golovkin lands a crushing uppercut! 5:0
0:10 Charlo looks shaken! 5:0
0:15 The swelling around Charlo's left eye is worsening. 5:0
0:23 Charlo slides into a neutral corner... 5:0
0:27 Golovkin fires a shot, but it glances off Charlo's shoulder. 5:0
0:38 Golovkin lands a wicked uppercut! 9:0
0:38 Golovkin sent Charlo reeling with that punch! 9:0
0:47 Charlo slides into the corner... 9:0
0:52 That punch actually went behind Jermell Charlo's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Golovkin. 9:0
1:03 Gennady Golovkin forces his way inside. 9:0
1:12 Golovkin approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Charlo any room to breathe. 9:0
1:21 Golovkin charges Charlo trying to get inside 9:0
1:30 Gennady Golovkin throws a crushing right to Jermell Charlo's jaw! 13:0
1:30 And Charlo's in big trouble now! 13:0
1:34 The swelling under Charlo'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. 13:0
1:38 Golovkin has Jermell Charlo cornered! 13:0
1:43 Charlo smothers Golovkin's attack as Golovkin tries to get off some shots inside. 13:0
1:54 Golovkin connects with a violent cross! 18:0
1:54 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Charlo's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 18:0
2:11 That right hand of Golovkin's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!! 23:0
2:11 Golovkin has Charlo hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 23:0
2:15 Jermell Charlo is fading... 23:0
2:15 The swelling around Charlo's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 23:0
2:27 Hide the china because Golovkin is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 23:0
2:36 Golovkin connects with a vicious cross! 27:0
2:36 Charlo seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 27:0
2:45 Charlo is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 27:0
2:54 Golovkin lands a hard cross! 31:0
2:54 Charlo is suddenly in trouble! 31:0
2:58 * Golovkin is just pouring it on now! O'Connor wraps his arms around Charlo... He's saving him from further punishment. It's a TKO win for Golovkin! 31:0

Fight Result

Here's Ben Bentley with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 2:59 mark in Round 11 is...

Gennady Golovkin!


Score Cards

Albert Wilensky Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Gennady Golovkin 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 95
Jermell Charlo 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 95

Steve Weisfeld Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Gennady Golovkin 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 94
Jermell Charlo 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 96

Emil Conforti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Gennady Golovkin 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 95
Jermell Charlo 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Gennady Golovkin 30 29 28 27 27 30 29 30 27 27 284
Jermell Charlo 27 28 29 30 30 27 28 27 30 30 286


Statistics
Categories Gennady Golovkin Jermell Charlo
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 3.45 5.00
Hooks / Round 4.64 4.64
Crosses / Round 3.55 4.82
Combinations / Round 3.73 5.09
Uppercuts / Round 4.91 3.09


Punches Landed / Round 20.27 22.64
Punches Missed / Round 73.18 28.45


Punching Accuracy 21.7% 44.3%


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


No cuts occured


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


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[Fist of Legend]

Freddie Steele vs Emile Griffith

Fight info: Arena Gardens, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-1, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Soeren Saugmann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Omar Fernandez (Argentina), James Jen-Kin (United States) and Roy Ovalle (United States), ring card girl is Amber Miller, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Freddie Steele - Record: 11-4-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lou Duva - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Emile Griffith - Record: 9-5-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:12 Griffith throws a flurry of punches but Steele either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:25 Griffith throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Steele's jaw. 0:2
0:40 A flurry of light blows from Griffith scores to the body. 0:4
0:53 Griffith slips inside and lands a hook. 0:6
1:05 Steele is backed into his opponents corner... 0:6
1:05 Griffith lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 0:8
1:18 Griffith likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Steele's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:10
1:30 Griffith retreats into the near corner. 0:10
1:34 Steele just landed a three punch combo! 4:10
1:34 Griffith is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 4:10
1:34 * And now it appears as if Griffith has been cut the last punch that landed. 5:10
1:34 * A trickle of blood is coming from under Griffith's right eye. 5:10
1:34 It's only the first round and that cut will alter Griffith's strategy. 5:10
1:50 Griffith works free! He backs to ring center, with Freddie Steele following. 5:10
1:56 Steele lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Griffith on the end of that punch. 7:10
2:10 A brutal combination from Emile Griffith connects to the solar plexus! 7:14
2:10 Steele in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:14
2:19 Griffith digs a short hook to ribs of Steele. 7:16
2:33 Griffith takes a hard combination from "The Tacoma Assassin" Steele 11:16
2:33 Griffith's knee almost touched the canvas... 11:16
2:42 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 11:16
2:51 Steele is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 11:16
3:00 Saugmann has to break the clinch. 11:16
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Steele and Griffith really went at it. 10:18

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 Robert McCracken was really animated in Griffith's corner and Griffith was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:09 Freddie Steele is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:0
0:18 Steele slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:23 Griffith is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Steele to chase him. 2:0
0:27 Lou Duva was screaming at Steele between rounds trying to get him fired up. 2:0
0:32 Griffith pins Freddie Steele's arms. Now they move apart. 2:0
0:36 Referee Saugmann separates the two... 2:0
0:42 Freddie Steele backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:46 Griffith traps Steele's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:0
0:57 Steele works his way free! 2:0
1:10 Griffith fires and misses. 2:0
1:12 A solid right hand scores for Steele. 5:0
1:29 Steele moves to the center of the Ring taunting Griffith with his hands by his sides. 5:0
1:34 Steele retreats into a neutral corner. 5:0
1:34 Griffith's cross finds a home on Steele's jaw. 5:2
1:49 They are back in the center of the ring once again 5:2
1:49 Griffith gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 5:4
2:02 Griffith cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Steele had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:4
2:05 Steele doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 7:4
2:14 Griffith bangs the uppercut home. 7:6
2:32 Steele pins Griffith in the corner! 7:6
2:37 Steele lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Griffith. 7:6
2:39 Griffith sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 7:8
2:50 * Griffith is told to watch holding and hitting by Saugmann 7:11
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 8:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steele and Griffith square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:13 Freddie Steele has Griffith cornered! 0:0
0:18 Freddie Steele misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:25 Freddie Steele received a pep talk from Lou Duva before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:25 Griffith moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:25 Solid bodywork by Steele as he lands several punches from the inside. 2:0
0:34 Griffith moves into the far corner. 2:0
0:34 Steele connects with a solid uppercut to Griffith's head. 5:0
0:54 Griffith and Steele are in a clinch, Saugmann hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:0
0:58 Griffith uses his shoulder to force Steele out of the clinch. 5:0
1:07 Steele whiffs with the uppercut. 5:0
1:14 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 5:0
1:19 Griffith lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 5:2
1:32 Steele tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Griffith blocks it. 5:2
1:34 Griffith bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 5:4
1:52 Griffith comes in low. Steele puts a headlock on him. Saugmann knocks Steele's arm off Griffith's head. 5:4
2:02 Freddie Steele and Griffith each take a step back. 5:4
2:06 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 5:4
2:13 Steele can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:4
2:20 Griffith and Steele are leaning on one another, and referee Saugmann pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 5:4
2:28 Steele can't score with short uppercut inside. Griffith got his gloves in front of the punch. 5:4
2:38 Steele scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Griffith's jaw. 7:4
2:51 Both fighters move to ring center. 7:4
2:55 Griffith's not even close with the uppercut. 7:4
2:58 Steele connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 9:4
3:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 9:3

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saugmann motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Lou Duva was extremely upbeat during the break with Steele providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Griffith lands a short hook to the body. 0:2
0:16 Steele has Griffith trapped! 0:2
0:20 Steele misses with that cross. 0:2
0:32 That combination from Steele just missed. 0:2
0:34 Griffith dips and connects with a hook to the side of Freddie Steele's head. 0:4
0:50 Steele tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:4
0:52 Griffith moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:6
1:02 Griffith is forced into his opponents corner... 0:6
1:06 Steele misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:6
1:13 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:6
1:21 Griffith backs into the right corner. 0:6
1:25 Steele is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Griffith. 0:6
1:34 Freddie Steele dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Emile Griffith back on his heels! 5:6
1:34 Steele has Emile Griffith in trouble after that punch! 5:6
1:47 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:6
1:52 Steele swings...and misses. 5:6
1:58 Steele steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:6
2:02 Griffith has Steele trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 5:6
2:06 Steele holds his arms up in disgust as Emile Griffith holds him around his waist. 5:6
2:11 Griffith shoves Steele away. 5:6
2:20 Steele frees himself from Emile Griffith's clutches! They move to ring center now. 5:6
2:33 Griffith is protecting the body nicely as Steele fails to score inside. 5:6
2:35 Griffith pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 5:8
2:56 Steele tries to drop the right hand over the top but Griffith ducks under it. 5:8
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Steele and Emile Griffith leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Not much steam behind Steele's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:19 Steele backs into his own corner... 2:0
0:19 Not a lot on that hook to Freddie Steele's side, but it scored. 2:2
0:28 Steele was hearing it from Lou Duva between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 2:2
0:28 Steele traps Emile Griffith in the corner! 2:2
0:33 The quickness and footwork of Steele is definitely keeping Griffith off balance. 2:2
0:41 Steele rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 4:2
0:56 Griffith grabs and holds Steele... 4:2
1:00 Saugmann separates the two fighters. 4:2
1:14 The action slows for the moment. 4:2
1:23 Steele looks to work the body, but Griffith covers up nicely. 4:2
1:25 Freddie Steele eats a short cross from Griffith amd backs away. 4:4
1:37 Griffith takes a solid cross from Steele. 7:4
1:49 Griffith lands a rapier like jab to the head of Steele 7:6
2:04 Griffith slides into the corner... 7:6
2:08 Steele throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Griffith but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:6
2:23 Freddie Steele has Griffith blocked in! 7:6
2:27 Freddie Steele just comes up short with the jab. 7:6
2:35 Griffith slides into his own corner... 7:6
2:35 Steele lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 9:6
2:49 Steele catches Griffith coming in with a sweet uppercut! 13:6
2:49 Griffith appears to be stunned! 13:6
3:00 Emile Griffith just comes up short with the combination. 13:6
3:00 Saugmann motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 14:6

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffith is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Griffith has Steele pinned! 0:0
0:12 Griffith just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Freddie Steele with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:12 Freddie Steele takes a vicious series of punches from Griffith and he is hurt! 0:4
0:21 Steele walks in to a glancing hook from Griffith. 0:6
0:31 Griffith fires a jab to the body 0:8
0:40 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:8
0:40 Griffith fires a punch over the jab of Steele and gets it in for points. 0:10
0:56 Griffith is either lucky or has radar. Steele's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:10
0:58 Griffith throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 0:12
1:07 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 0:12
1:11 Steele connects with a left-right combo. 2:12
1:25 Saugmann warns Steele for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:12
1:37 Saugmann breaks them up... 2:12
1:42 Griffith pushes Steele away, looking for more space to work in. 2:12
1:53 Steele is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:12
2:00 Griffith sneaks home the right cross. 2:14
2:11 A quick combination from Griffith gets through. 2:16
2:25 Steele misses wildly with the hook. 2:16
2:28 There's some nice hand speed. Griffith fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:18
2:45 Freddie Steele does a great job of moving as Griffith tries to work inside. 2:18
2:51 Steele cranks up the hook and connects to Griffith's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:18
2:51 Steele has Griffith hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 6:18
3:00 Griffith moves into a neutral corner. 6:18
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Amber Miller is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:19

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
0:11 There's a straight right by Griffith! 0:4
0:11 Steele is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:4
0:25 Griffith wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Steele's defense. 0:4
0:31 Steele connects with a vicious hook! 5:4
0:31 Griffith is reeling after that shot! 5:4
0:47 Griffith tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Steele. 5:4
0:54 Steele's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 5:4
1:01 Griffith telegraphed that shot and Steele ducks under it easily. 5:4
1:12 Steele feints, looking for an opening. 5:4
1:23 The action slows as Steele and Griffith measure each other up. 5:4
1:31 Griffith fires a lead right that Freddie Steele manages to avoid. 5:4
1:47 Griffith has Steele pinned! 5:4
1:47 * Griffith continues to hammer away as he holds Steele and Saugmann has seen enough as he issues a warning. 5:7
1:47 * Griffith is going to have a point deducted in a round he was well on his way to winning! 5:7
2:02 Steele misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:7
2:09 Griffith is really focused in this round. 5:7
2:13 Griffith has Steele blocked in! 5:7
2:18 Emile Griffith is clinching. Saugmann better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 5:7
2:27 Griffith pushes Steele away. 5:7
2:31 Steele retreats into a neutral corner. 5:7
2:31 Griffith lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Steele. 5:9
2:48 Griffith misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:9
2:55 Griffith retreats into the upper left corner. 5:9
2:55 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Steele is coming out on top. 8:11
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. 8:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Steele has Griffith trapped! 0:0
0:13 Steele is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:17 Lou Duva not only gave Steele encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Griffith. Now it's up to Steele to implement it. 0:0
0:24 Steele misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:27 Griffith glances a hook off Steele's side. 0:2
0:46 Emile Griffith is off target with that combination. 0:2
0:55 Griffith is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:2
0:59 Freddie Steele lands a smashing hook! 4:2
0:59 Griffith is reeling.. 4:2
1:08 Griffith slides into the corner... 4:2
1:22 Griffith just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:2
1:22 That series of punches rocked Griffith and he looks to be in trouble. 8:2
1:33 Both fighters let their hands go with Griffith coming out on top in that melee. 10:5
1:44 Steele has Griffith blocked in! 10:5
1:49 Steele connects with a violent cross! 14:5
1:49 And Griffith's in big trouble now! 14:5
1:59 Steele has Griffith cornered! 14:5
2:03 Steele lands a strong uppercut! 18:5
2:03 Griffith's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 18:5
2:17 OH! Steele landed the big hook flush! 22:5
2:17 Griffith is clutching his side! 22:5
2:28 Steele has Griffith pinned! 22:5
2:28 Steele lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 24:5
2:38 Griffith flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 24:7
2:47 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 24:7
2:56 Griffith leaves the jab just short. 24:7
2:58 Steele lands a jab to Emile Griffith's midsection 26:7
3:00 It looks like Steele has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 26:7
3:00 The Referee has to get between Steele and Griffith as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 28:7

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Steele lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:13 Griffith is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:35 Emile Griffith fires and misses. 4:0
0:47 Griffith ties up Steele... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 4:0
0:56 Saugmann steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
1:04 The fighters move in close and Steele gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Griffith. 7:0
1:16 Steele gets in a short cross to the body. 9:0
1:26 Steele tastes Griffith's jab 9:2
1:35 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Griffith can land a solid one. 9:4
1:51 Look out! That was a straight right by Freddie Steele! 13:4
1:51 Griffith seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 13:4
2:00 Griffith doesn't have to look for Steele this round as He is right there in front of him. 13:4
2:07 Steele's misses as Griffith backpedals away. 13:4
2:09 A cross lands for Griffith. Steele didn't see that one coming. 13:6
2:14 Steele is starting to suck wind... 13:6
2:25 Steele lets his hands go inside, but Griffith protects his body well. 13:6
2:27 Emile Griffith rips a hook to the body. 13:8
2:37 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 15:10
2:53 Steele eats a jab from Griffith 15:12
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 16:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffith is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 10 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Griffith is holding on to Steele. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:26 Saugmann separates the two... 0:0
0:30 Griffith pushes Steele away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:41 Griffith is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:0
0:46 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:55 Steele lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:55 Griffith is hurt! 4:0
1:08 Griffith attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:0
1:11 Steele scores with a quick hook to the head of Griffith after Griffith missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:0
1:24 Griffith voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:0
1:29 Steele is really focused in this round. 6:0
1:36 Griffith fires a left hand that Steele takes high on the shoulder. 6:0
1:51 Griffith looks to work the body, but Freddie Steele covers up nicely. 6:0
1:57 Emile Griffith looks to his corner. 6:0
2:04 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:0
2:15 The Referee breaks it up... 6:0
2:26 Griffith grabs Steele. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:0
2:37 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:0
2:41 Referee Saugmann is prodding both men to mix it up as the action has really slowed. 6:0
2:48 Griffith looks for a breather; he grabs Steele and holds on. Steele pushes Griffith off and looks for an opening. 6:0
2:53 Griffith finally lets go of Steele. 6:0
2:57 Griffith scores with the jab. 6:2
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 6:2

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:18 Griffith moves into the far corner. 0:0
0:18 Steele drills Griffith with a left and right and another left. 2:0
0:28 The fighters are tangled up inside. Griffith has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:2
0:52 Griffith is clinching... Steele is trying to free his gloves... They are under Griffith's arms... 2:2
1:02 Steele tries to get free... Here comes Saugmann to break them up... 2:2
1:15 Griffith tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:2
1:26 Griffith lands a wicked hook! 2:6
1:26 Griffith sent Steele reeling with that punch! 2:6
1:31 Steele is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 2:6
1:36 Griffith throws the cross and scores to the head of Steele. 2:8
1:48 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 2:8
1:52 Griffith lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Steele. 2:8
1:54 Steele's jab is fast and accurate. 4:8
2:04 Griffith has Steele trapped in the near right neutral corner... 4:8
2:08 Griffith lands a solid cross! 4:12
2:08 That blow connected solidly to the head of Freddie Steele and he is stunned! 4:12
2:22 Griffith fires a volley of punches but Steele was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:12
2:33 The fighters are at ring center... 4:12
2:38 That punch actually went behind Emile Griffith's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Steele. 4:12
2:44 Griffith lands a brutal combination! 4:16
2:44 Steele seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:16
2:58 Steele does a great job of moving as Griffith tries to work inside. 4:16
3:00 Steele appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:16
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 11. 4:16

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Lou Duva seemed to pump up Steele between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Steele pins Emile Griffith's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:24 Griffith pushes Steele away. 0:0
0:29 Griffith pushes Steele away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:36 Steele is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:44 Griffith is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:44 Freddie Steele scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:0
1:01 Griffith picks off the jab thrown by Steele. 2:0
1:13 Freddie Steele lands a paralyzing uppercut! 6:0
1:13 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Emile Griffith's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 6:0
1:26 Steele ties up Griffith... 6:0
1:35 Saugmann moves them apart. 6:0
1:45 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Saugmann is going to have to sort this out. 6:0
1:49 Saugmann moves in to break the clinch. 6:0
1:58 Steele just can't find the range with that combination. 6:0
2:05 Freddie Steele has Griffith trapped! 6:0
2:10 Cover the kids eyes, Steele just landed a horrific right to the head of Griffith! 10:0
2:10 That punch really rocked Griffith! 10:0
2:10 * And now Griffith is bleeding from that last punch! 11:0
2:10 The cut that has opened up is right in the middle of the right eyebrow from the looks of it and that is a nasty place for a cut. If it isn't closed, you can be sure that Griffith's vision is going to be obscured. 11:0
2:19 Griffith tries a hook but Steele blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 13:0
2:28 Steele punishes Emile Griffith with a hook to the ribs. 16:0
2:42 Emile Griffith takes a heavy combination downstairs. 20:0
2:42 Griffith appears shaken by those punches! 20:0
2:55 Saugmann tries to separate the boxers but Steele has a vice-like grip on Griffith. 20:0
3:00 Saugmann has to break them apart. 20:0
3:00 It looks like Steele has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:0
3:00 That ends Round 12... But the fighters are still punching! Now Saugmann jumps between them. 20:0

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:06 Emile Griffith's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Griffith wings a big left hand at Steele but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:18 Steele drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:18 Griffith was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:44 Griffith lands a hard uppercut! 4:4
0:44 Steele is badly hurt! 4:4
0:54 Steele retreats into the upper left corner. 4:4
0:58 Griffith wraps his arms around Steele. 4:4
1:07 Now they break clean. 4:4
1:16 Freddie Steele wraps up Griffith. 4:4
1:21 * The referee cautions Griffith about leaning on Steele's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 4:4
1:34 Not much happening at the moment. 4:4
1:41 Steele moves into the upper corner. 4:4
1:45 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:4
1:54 Saugmann separates the two... 4:4
2:02 Freddie Steele looks to his corner. 4:4
2:10 Apparently Griffith feels it's a good strategy to hug Steele and force Saugmann to come separate them. 4:4
2:19 * Saugmann is telling Griffith to quit using the shoulder. 4:4
2:40 Griffith uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Steele tries vainly to score. 4:4
2:47 Griffith connects with a solid jab! 4:8
2:47 Steele is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:8
3:00 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:8
3:00 Steele appears to have this fight under control. 4:8
3:00 There's the bell. Steele wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 13 is history. 4:7

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steele was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 Griffith rips a hook to the head. 0:2
0:19 Griffith got some great advice from Robert McCracken between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:2
0:24 Steele doesn't connect with the jab. 0:2
0:31 Griffith really buried that punch into Steele's ribs. 0:6
0:31 Steele looks shaken! 0:6
0:51 Griffith looks to work the body, but Steele covers up nicely. 0:6
0:58 Griffith is really focused in this round. 0:6
1:00 A short hook to the head by Steele 2:6
1:10 Griffith has Steele blocked in! 2:6
1:19 * There's a devastating hook to the head of Steele. It came out of nowhere and Steele drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Steele looks hurt. 2:6
1:21 Saugmann crouches over Steele as he starts the count 2:12
1:21 1 2:12
1:22 2 2:12
1:22 * Steele is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Griffith. 2:12
1:22 The fight will go on as Saugmann deems Steele is fit to conitnue. 2:12
1:22 There's time for Griffith to finish Steele if he can do it. 2:12
1:35 Griffith fires a shot, but it glances off Freddie Steele's shoulder. 2:12
1:46 Griffith launches right a cross to the body. 2:14
1:46 Emile Griffith senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 2:14
1:55 Steele backs into the right corner. 2:14
1:59 Freddie Steele takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 2:18
1:59 Steele was staggered by those punches! 2:18
2:12 Griffith clinches... Steele gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:18
2:17 * Saugmann steps in and admonishes Steele for using his shoulder. 2:18
2:36 Griffith lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 2:22
2:36 Steele is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:22
2:50 Steele smothers Griffith's attack with a clinch! 2:22
3:00 Referee Saugmann steps in to break it up. 2:22
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 2:22
3:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 2:21

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:24 Freddie Steele fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:31 Steele traps Griffith in the corner! 0:0
0:31 Steele scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:0
0:45 Steele pins Griffith's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:49 Saugmann has to separate the two... 2:0
1:04 Griffith tries to muscle inside but Steele clinches him. 2:0
1:08 Saugmann separates them. 2:0
1:13 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 2:0
1:28 Griffith works his way in and leans on Steele... 2:0
1:33 Saugmann pries them apart. 2:0
1:45 Emile Griffith misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
1:48 Steele eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 2:0
1:57 That was a violent straight right by Steele! 7:0
1:57 Griffith is suddenly in trouble! 7:0
2:02 Griffith is fading... 7:0
2:19 Griffith has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Steele. 7:0
2:24 Saugmann is shouting at Emile Griffith to break! 7:0
2:28 Emile Griffith is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 7:0
2:35 Steele looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 7:0
2:42 The action is back in the center of the ring. 7:0
2:47 Steele attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 7:0
2:49 Griffith misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 7:2
2:59 Griffith retreats into the upper corner. 7:2
3:00 Griffith usues his legs to avoid Steele's punches. 7:2
3:00 Steele seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 7:1

Fight Result

Here's Joe Humphries with the call...

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

Omar Fernandez, Argentina scores the bout 142 to 142 - even

James Jen-Kin, United States scores it 142 to 142

Roy Ovalle, United States sees it 142 to 142

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a draw!


Score Cards

Omar Fernandez Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Freddie Steele 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 8 10 142
Emile Griffith 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 142

James Jen-Kin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Freddie Steele 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 8 10 142
Emile Griffith 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 142

Roy Ovalle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Freddie Steele 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 8 10 142
Emile Griffith 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Freddie Steele 27 27 29 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 28 24 30 426
Emile Griffith 30 30 28 30 27 30 27 27 27 27 30 27 29 30 27 426


Statistics
Categories Freddie Steele Emile Griffith
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 3.80 4.67
Hooks / Round 3.80 5.07
Crosses / Round 4.07 4.33
Combinations / Round 3.07 4.53
Uppercuts / Round 3.87 4.20


Punches Landed / Round 18.60 22.80
Punches Missed / Round 57.80 45.80


Punching Accuracy 24.3% 33.2%


Total Number of Fouls 1 4
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Using Shoulder 1 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 3




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


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Cut under right eye 1 / 0 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 2 / 2
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 6 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 1 2 / 1


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

[Fist of Legend]

Ray Robinson vs James Toney

Fight info: Arena Gardens, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-1, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joe Horn (South Africa), Malcolm Bulner (Australia) and George Colon (United States), ring card girl is Irina Zemenova, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 12-2-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Aaron Snowell - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: James Toney - Record: 4-3-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Richie Giachetti - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya

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
0:08 Toney traps Robinson in the corner! 0:0
0:12 That hook from Toney snapped Robinson's head back violently! 0:4
0:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Robinson and he is stunned! 0:4
0:26 Toney cranks up the hook and connects to Robinson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:8
0:26 That blast sent Robinson reeling into the ropes! 0:8
0:35 Some nice infighting ends with Toney getting an uppercut in. 0:10
0:48 Toney patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Robinson little room to move. 0:10
1:05 Robinson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:10
1:11 Toney connects with a violent hook! 0:14
1:11 Robinson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:14
1:25 Toney fires and misses. 0:14
1:32 A straight cross from Toney gets through Robinson's guard. 0:16
1:37 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Ray Robinson. 0:16
1:46 Robinson is either lucky or has radar. Toney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:16
1:53 Robinson really buried that punch into Toney's ribs. 4:16
1:53 Toney is hurt! 4:16
2:02 some nifty bodywork James Toney as he scores with several shots from the inside. 4:18
2:16 Toney misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:18
2:32 Toney scores with three hard shots in a row! 4:21
2:37 There appears to be increased swelling under Robinson's right eye. 4:21
2:46 Hide the china because Toney is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 4:21
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 4:23

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Aaron Snowell not only gave Robinson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Toney. Now it's up to Robinson to implement it. 0:0
0:06 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
0:06 Robinson pins Toney in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Ray Robinson lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:11 Toney seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:34 Robinson's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:0
0:43 Toney throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:2
0:57 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:2
1:05 Robinson has Toney cornered! 4:2
1:09 Robinson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:2
1:16 Toney lands a smashing hook! 4:6
1:16 That shot has Robinson hurt! 4:6
1:26 Toney is backed into his opponents corner... 4:6
1:26 Ray Robinson slips in a quick cross. 6:6
1:38 Robinson has Toney trapped! 6:6
1:42 That uppercut from Robinson has some power behind it! 11:6
1:42 Toney suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 11:6
1:56 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Toney's defense. 11:6
2:02 Toney is forced into his opponents corner... 11:6
2:06 Robinson lands a nice left hook to the body, then dances out of harms way. 14:6
2:06 Robinson has Toney hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Ray Robinson is. 14:6
2:15 Toney backs into the right corner. 14:6
2:20 Robinson attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 14:6
2:31 Toney takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 18:6
2:31 Toney's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 18:6
2:40 James Toney retreats to his opponents corner... 18:6
2:44 Robinson fires away but finds nothing but air. 18:6
2:51 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Toney. 20:6
2:51 Robinson has Toney hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 20:6
3:00 Toney moves into the far corner. 20:6
3:00 Toney tries to muscle inside but Robinson clinches him. 20:6
3:00 Jen-Kin breaks them up... 20:6
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 20:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Robinson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Toney takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
0:27 That was a violent straight right by Toney! 2:4
0:27 Ray Robinson was shaken by those blows! 2:4
0:43 Robinson is motioning with his gloves for Toney to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 2:4
0:50 Toney fires a shot, but it glances off Robinson's shoulder. 2:4
0:57 That hook by Ray Robinson jarred Toney! 6:4
0:57 Robinson sent James Toney reeling with that punch! 6:4
1:06 Toney retreats to his own corner... 6:4
1:11 OH! Ray Robinson landed the big hook flush! 10:4
1:11 James Toney is reeling.. 10:4
1:20 Ray Robinson slips inside and lands a hook. 12:4
1:29 Robinson doesn't have to look for Toney this round as He is right there in front of him. 12:4
1:37 Ray Robinson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Toney but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 12:4
1:44 Robinson lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Toney's defense. 15:4
1:58 There's a straight right by Toney! 15:8
1:58 Robinson looks shaken! 15:8
2:03 The swelling under Robinson's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 15:8
2:16 Robinson is holding on to Toney. He seems to be taking a breather. 15:8
2:20 Now they break clean. 15:8
2:30 James Toney works free! The fighters move to ring center. 15:8
2:34 James Toney retreats into the left corner. 15:8
2:39 Robinson works his way in and leans on Toney... 15:8
2:48 Jen-Kin pries them apart. 15:8
2:52 Toney moves into a neutral corner. 15:8
2:52 Robinson scores with a glancing cross. 17:8
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 17:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Toney looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Robinson is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:12 Robinson wings a big left hand at Toney but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:19 James Toney lands a solid cross! 0:5
0:19 Robinson was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:5
0:33 Toney is jockeying for position as he tries to force Robinson back into the corner. 0:5
0:40 Toney is trapped in his own corner... 0:5
0:40 Robinson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Toney with an uppercut. 2:5
0:53 Robinson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:5
1:07 Toney does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Robinson's punches in close. 4:5
1:13 Ray Robinson pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 7:5
1:31 Robinson slides into the corner... 7:5
1:31 Toney lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Robinson. 7:8
1:35 Robinson seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 7:8
1:41 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 7:8
1:46 Toney wraps up Robinson. 7:8
1:50 Robinson pushes James Toney away. 7:8
1:59 Toney steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 7:8
2:07 Robinson can't score with short uppercut inside. Toney got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:8
2:10 Robinson walks in to a glancing hook from Toney. 7:10
2:29 Robinson connects with a vicious uppercut! 11:10
2:29 That's the punch Robinson hoped to land! James Toney looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 11:10
2:39 Toney lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Ray Robinson back on his heels. 11:13
2:57 Jen-Kin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ray Robinson locks up Toney's arms. 11:13
3:00 Jen-Kin moves them apart. 11:13
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 11:13

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Toney received a pep talk from Richie Giachetti before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 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, Ray Robinson still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Robinson connects with a solid uppercut! 5:0
0:12 Ray Robinson has Toney in trouble after that punch! 5:0
0:29 Toney traps Robinson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Jen-Kin breaks it up. 5:0
0:38 Jen-Kin is shouting at Toney to break! 5:0
0:47 Jen-Kin warns Toney for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 5:0
0:59 The Referee breaks it up... 5:0
1:03 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:0
1:10 Robinson has Toney blocked in! 5:0
1:14 Robinson is really fluid in his movement. 5:0
1:18 We have a lull in the action. 5:0
1:45 Robinson is getting frustrated as Toney continues to hold on to him. Robinson is punching Toney's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Jen-Kin pushes the fighters apart. 5:0
1:50 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 5:0
1:54 James Toney has Ray Robinson pinned! 5:0
1:59 Toney is clinching... Ray Robinson is trying to free his gloves... They are under James Toney's arms... 5:0
2:09 Jen-Kin has to break the clinch. 5:0
2:17 Toney backs into his own corner... 5:0
2:22 Watch Robinson move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Toney off balance. 5:0
2:31 Toney works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 5:0
2:40 Toney ties up Robinson. 5:0
2:49 Toney finally lets go of Robinson. 5:0
2:53 James Toney's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 5:0
2:57 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 5:0
3:00 Toney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:0
3:00 Jen-Kin motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 6:1

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Richie Giachetti was really animated in James Toney's corner and Toney was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Toney and Robinson are in a clinch, Jen-Kin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:24 Jen-Kin has to break them apart. 0:0
0:33 That hook from Toney lands with some authority! 0:4
0:33 Toney has Robinson hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:37 That swelling under the right eye of Robinson is definitely getting worse. 0:4
0:47 Toney looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Ray Robinson. 0:4
0:56 James Toney is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:4
1:08 Circling left, Toney looks for an opening to fire a shot at Robinson. 0:4
1:12 James Toney pushes Robinson back to gain room to punch. 0:4
1:14 Toney lands consecutive uppercuts to Robinson's midsection. 0:6
1:28 James Toney fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:6
1:31 Robinson digs a short hook to ribs of Toney. 2:6
1:52 Toney slides into a neutral corner... 2:6
1:57 Robinson holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Toney to score with a clean shot. 2:6
2:06 Robinson wraps his arms around Toney. 2:6
2:11 * The referee cautions Robinson about leaning on Toney's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 2:6
2:29 Robinson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:10
2:29 Robinson was stunned by that blow! 2:10
2:33 The swelling under Ray Robinson's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:10
2:46 Toney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:10
2:48 Robinson flicks a jab to Toney's stomach 4:10
2:57 Toney takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 4:13
3:00 And that ends Round number 6. 4:15

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Toney is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 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
0:12 Ray Robinson suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:0
0:23 Robinson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. James Toney had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:26 Toney lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Robinson. 0:3
0:42 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:3
0:47 Toney is really focused in this round. 0:3
0:55 Robinson is flicking the jab, trying to keep Toney at long range. 0:3
1:09 Robinson holds his arms up in disgust as Toney holds him around his waist. 0:3
1:24 Robinson works his way free! 0:3
1:33 Robinson lands a strong cross! 4:3
1:33 How is Toney standing after that? 4:3
1:47 Robinson whiffs with the uppercut. 4:3
1:54 Toney pushes Ray Robinson away, looking for more space to work in. 4:3
1:58 Toney has Robinson trapped in the near neutral corner... 4:3
2:02 Toney swings...and misses. 4:3
2:05 Robinson with a lead right to the head. 6:3
2:14 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 6:3
2:19 Toney just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ray Robinson with a sharp combination! 6:7
2:19 Robinson took far too many hard shots from Toney in that flurry and he is hurt! 6:7
2:23 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Robinson. 6:7
2:28 Toney retreats into a neutral corner. 6:7
2:32 James Toney picks off the jab thrown by Robinson. 6:7
2:35 Toney scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:9
2:51 Robinson dances gracefully across the canvas 6:9
3:00 Toney ties up Robinson... 6:9
3:00 Referee Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 6:9
3:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 ends. 8:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Toney and Robinson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:05 Robinson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Aaron Snowell's instructions work. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Robinson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Toney catches Robinson with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:2
0:23 Robinson takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 0:6
0:23 Robinson is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:6
0:27 Ray Robinson's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:6
0:41 Robinson lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:6
0:41 Toney is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 4:6
0:54 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:6
1:03 Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 4:6
1:17 Robinson is literally dancing circles around James Toney this round. 4:6
1:33 Robinson is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Toney's defense. 4:6
1:41 The action slows as Robinson and Toney measure each other up. 4:6
1:52 Robinson is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Toney 4:6
1:57 Robinson and Toney grab a quick breather. 4:6
2:02 Toney retreats into a neutral corner. 4:6
2:02 Ray Robinson scores with a quick hook to the head of Toney after Toney missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:6
2:16 Toney is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Robinson. 6:6
2:20 Jen-Kin steps in and breaks it up. 6:6
2:29 Robinson is protecting the body nicely as Toney fails to score inside. 6:6
2:41 * Robinson lands a vicious uppercut and Toney collapses like a house of cards! 6:6
2:43 The count starts... 13:6
2:43 1 13:6
2:44 2 13:6
2:45 3 13:6
2:46 4 13:6
2:47 5 13:6
2:48 6 13:6
2:48 * Toney is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 13:6
2:48 Jen-Kin motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 13:6
2:48 Robinson is raining blows down on Toney, who is obviously hurt. Robinson wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 13:6
3:00 Robinson is circling his opponent. 13:6
3:00 The noise is deafening in the arena after that last round. Nothing like a knockdown to get the adrenaline flowing! 14:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Toney was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Robinson got some great advice from Aaron Snowell between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Toney lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:13 Robinson is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:27 Robinson lands a solid cross! 4:4
0:27 Toney is gasping for air!! 4:4
0:44 Toney doesn't connect with the cross. 4:4
0:46 Robinson feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 6:4
0:46 * And now Toney is bleeding from that last punch! 7:4
0:46 The cut is not too severe from the looks of it; the bleeding is coming from a wound outside his right eyebrow. 7:4
1:04 Robinson clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 7:4
1:13 Jen-Kin separates the two fighters. 7:4
1:25 Toney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:4
1:36 Toney bores in determined to maul Robinson 7:4
1:46 Toney just comes up short with the hook. 7:4
1:48 Ray Robinson lands a nice cross but Toney turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 9:4
2:02 Toney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 9:4
2:04 It looks like Toney has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. 9:4
2:09 Robinson backs into the lower corner. 9:4
2:13 A big cross from Toney lands with serious impact! 9:8
2:13 Robinson appears shaken by that punch! 9:8
2:18 The swelling around Robinson's right eye is worsening. 9:8
2:32 Toney traps Robinson's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 9:8
2:41 Referee Jen-Kin separates the two... 9:8
2:48 Toney is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 9:8
2:55 Robinson is blocked in his opponents corner... 9:8
3:00 A brutal combination from Toney connects to the solar plexus! 9:12
3:00 At least two of those shots really hurt Robinson! 9:12
3:00 The Referee has to get between Robinson and Toney as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:13

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 10 begins. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Robinson is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:12 The quickness and footwork of Robinson is definitely keeping Toney off balance. 0:0
0:21 Toney tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:26 Toney sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:41 Toney is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:2
0:45 Robinson is clinching... 0:2
0:54 Referee Jen-Kin steps in to break it up. 0:2
1:02 Toney moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Robinson that stopped him in his tracks! 3:2
1:16 Robinson just can't find the range with that cross. 3:2
1:23 Toney is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 3:2
1:26 James Toney traps Robinson in the corner! 3:2
1:31 Toney misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:2
1:38 Robinson steals a quick glance at his corner. 3:2
1:42 Toney has Robinson cornered! 3:2
1:46 Toney tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Robinson blocks it. 3:2
1:49 Ray Robinson lands a short left hook to the head. 5:2
2:06 Robinson misses wildly with the Hook. 5:2
2:08 James Toney blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 5:5
2:12 The swelling is increasing around Robinson's right. 5:5
2:26 Robinson just landed a three punch combo! 9:5
2:26 Toney is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 9:5
2:39 Toney tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Robinson. 9:5
2:42 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Robinson who scores with a short hook to the chest. 11:5
2:56 A flurry of light blows from Toney scores to the body. 11:7
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 11:7
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 11:9

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Toney is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:08 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
0:08 Robinson backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:13 Toney connects with a nasty cross! 0:4
0:13 Robinson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
0:17 Toney is starting to fatigue... 0:4
0:30 Toney telegraphed that shot and Robinson ducks under it easily. 0:4
0:41 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Toney protects his body well. 0:4
0:53 Robinson comes in low. Toney puts a headlock on him. Jen-Kin knocks James Toney's arm off Robinson's head. 0:4
1:04 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:4
1:12 They are back in the center of the ring once again 0:4
1:16 Toney grabs Robinson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:4
1:21 Toney shoves Robinson away. 0:4
1:26 Robinson backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:4
1:29 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 0:4
1:37 Toney has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Robinson. 0:4
1:41 * It's good to see Jen-Kin paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Toney about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:4
2:03 Robinson will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:4
2:08 Jen-Kin separates them. 0:4
2:17 Toney fires a volley of punches but Robinson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:4
2:28 Toney scores with a piston-like jab. 0:7
2:33 Look for Toney to start to target Robinson's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:7
2:37 Robinson drills Toney with a solid jab. 2:7
2:37 And now it appears as if Toney's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 2:7
2:37 Toney has emerged bloodied, as the cut outside his right eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 2:7
2:55 Toney uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Robinson tries vainly to score. 2:7
2:57 The uppercut just landed by Toney is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:9
3:00 The bell ending Round 11 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 2:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Richie Giachetti was extremely upbeat during the break with Toney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Toney's corner gave his cut outside the right eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 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
0:06 The fighters are tangled up inside. Robinson has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:16 Robinson has Toney trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:0
0:20 Robinson grabs Toney. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:25 Robinson uses his shoulder to force Toney out of the clinch. 2:0
0:37 Toney eats a short cross from Robinson amd backs away. 4:0
0:37 * That punch has opened a cut on James Toney. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 5:0
0:37 * One of those punches from Robinson has opened a cut under the left eye of Toney. 5:0
0:58 Robinson grabs and holds Toney... 5:0
1:08 Toney tries to get free... Here comes Jen-Kin to break them up... 5:0
1:13 James Toney lands a stinging jab. 5:2
1:27 Robinson rips a hook to the body. 7:2
1:44 Toney is challenging Robinson to fight him and quit clinching. 7:2
1:53 Ray Robinson pushes Toney away. 7:2
2:02 Robinson wraps up Toney... Neither fighter will break... 7:2
2:11 Robinson and Toney each take a step back. 7:2
2:21 Robinson takes a hard combination from Toney 7:6
2:21 Toney has Robinson in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 7:6
2:25 Robinson's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 12. 7:6
2:30 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 7:6
2:34 Robinson misses with that cross. 7:6
2:37 James Toney scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 7:8
2:56 Ray Robinson pins James Toney in the corner! 7:8
2:56 Robinson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Toney 9:8
2:56 Robinson last connect snapped back the head of Toney. And it looks like it has reopened Toney's cut. 9:8
2:56 The claret is flowing again from the cut outside Toney's right eyebrow. 9:8
2:56 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Toney by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Toney's eye. 9:8
3:00 * Jen-Kin has stopped the fight. * This one is over! Toney is unable to continue due to the severity of the cut over his eye. Robinson gets the TKO victory! 9:8

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon Jr.

At the end of Round 12, the winner by technical knockout is...

Ray Robinson!


Score Cards

Joe Horn Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 106
James Toney 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 9 10 104

Malcolm Bulner Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 102
James Toney 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 10 9 10 106

George Colon 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 9 9 10 10 10 9 105
James Toney 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 9 10 104

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 27 30 29 27 29 27 28 30 29 30 27 313
James Toney 30 27 28 30 28 30 30 24 30 27 30 314


Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson James Toney
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 3.83 3.92
Hooks / Round 4.17 2.75
Crosses / Round 3.67 4.50
Combinations / Round 3.25 3.42
Uppercuts / Round 3.58 3.25


Punches Landed / Round 18.50 17.83
Punches Missed / Round 41.08 46.25


Punching Accuracy 31.0% 27.8%


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


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


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


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 2
Cut under left eye 1 / 0 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1


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


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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Holman Williams vs Marcel Cerdan

Fight info: Arena Gardens, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-1, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Richard James Davies, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Byrd (United States), Jerry Griffin (United States) and Harold Laurens (Netherlands Antilles), ring card girl is Amina Sade, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Holman Williams - Record: 9-3-4 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Marcel Cerdan - Record: 10-5-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Cassius Green

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:07 Holman Williams has Cerdan pinned! 0:0
0:11 That combination from Williams just missed. 0:0
0:33 Cerdan pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:0
0:44 Williams tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Cerdan blocks it. 0:0
0:50 Cerdan has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:53 Williams gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Cerdan. 2:0
1:04 Williams has Cerdan trapped in the left neutral corner... 2:0
1:04 Williams lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Cerdan. 5:0
1:14 Holman Williams scores with several quick blows to the head. 7:0
1:23 Cerdan is blocked in his own corner... 7:0
1:23 Williams gets the cross through Cerdan's guard. 9:0
1:39 Cerdan pins Williams's arms! The fighters are tied up... 9:0
1:48 Williams pushes Cerdan away. 9:0
1:57 Williams steals a quick glance at his corner. 9:0
2:12 Williams ties up Cerdan. 9:0
2:16 Referee Davies has to separate the two... 9:0
2:28 Holman Williams looks to work the body, but Cerdan covers up nicely. 9:0
2:36 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 9:0
2:46 Cerdan tastes Williams's jab 11:0
2:58 Marcel Cerdan moves into a neutral corner. 11:0
2:58 Thats a nice combination to the body by Williams. 13:0
3:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 13:0

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Cerdan got some great advice from Jeff Fenech between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:08 Williams catches Cerdan with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:0
0:18 Williams has Marcel Cerdan trapped! 2:0
0:22 Holman Williams lets his hands go inside, but Cerdan protects his body well. 2:0
0:29 Williams fires a solid combination. 4:0
0:43 Williams telegraphed that shot and Cerdan ducks under it easily. 4:0
0:46 Cerdan doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Williams. 4:3
0:56 Williams leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Cerdan. 4:5
1:05 Williams lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:5
1:23 Cerdan's misses as Williams backpedals away. 6:5
1:26 Williams gets his head on the chest of Cerdan as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 8:5
1:40 Williams is challenging Cerdan to fight him and quit clinching. 8:5
1:44 Davies separates the two fighters. 8:5
1:54 Williams tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Cerdan. 8:5
2:01 Williams lands a stinging jab. 10:5
2:12 Williams is really focused in this round. 10:5
2:16 Williams retreats into the lower corner. 10:5
2:16 Marcel Cerdan gets off a jab to the solar plexus 10:7
2:30 Williams fires and misses. 10:7
2:38 Williams throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 12:7
2:52 Williams looks for a breather; he grabs Cerdan and holds on. Cerdan pushes Williams off and looks for an opening. 12:7
3:00 * Williams is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Davies has seen enough as he issues a warning. 12:7
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 12:6

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amina Sade exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Williams's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 There's a right cross from Williams that lands flush. 3:0
0:22 Cerdan wings a big left hand at Williams but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:0
0:24 Williams scores with a hook to the side of the head. 5:0
0:42 Williams just comes up short with the hook. 5:0
0:45 Cerdan lands a jab to Williams's midsection 5:2
1:00 Williams traps Cerdan in the corner! 5:2
1:05 Williams misses with that combination. 5:2
1:17 Williams drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 9:2
1:17 Cerdan is gasping for air!! 9:2
1:26 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 9:2
1:26 Williams slips inside and lands a hook. 11:2
1:36 Williams's jab connects to Cerdan's head 13:2
1:50 Cerdan drives that short hook into Williams's midsection! 13:6
1:50 That shot has Williams hurt! 13:6
1:58 Cerdan doesn't have to look for Williams this round as He is right there in front of him. 13:6
2:03 Williams connects with a stiff left jab. 16:6
2:18 Cerdan misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 16:6
2:20 A straight cross from Williams gets through Cerdan's guard. 18:6
2:37 Cerdan is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 18:6
2:44 Cerdan scores with a stunning hook to the head. 18:9
2:53 Holman Williams backs into the left corner. 18:9
2:53 Hard to choose in that exchange as Williams and Cerdan go blow for blow. 20:11
3:00 Both fighters move to ring center. 20:11
3:00 Considering the clinch Williams has on Cerdan it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Cerdan pushes him away. 20:11
3:00 Davies separates them. 20:11
3:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 19:13

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Whatever Cus D'Amato said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Williams has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:06 Holman Williams retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:06 Cerdan connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 0:3
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:3
0:15 They move back to ring center. 0:3
0:15 The uppercut just landed by Cerdan is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:5
0:35 Cerdan cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Williams had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:5
0:38 Williams scores with a quick one-two to Cerdan's midsection 2:5
0:47 Holman Williams moves into the upper corner. 2:5
0:51 Davies tries to separate the boxers but Marcel Cerdan has a vice-like grip on Williams. 2:5
0:56 Referee Davies separates the two... 2:5
1:01 Holman Williams is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:5
1:01 Cerdan scores with a glancing cross. 2:7
1:13 The action is back in the center of the ring. 2:7
1:18 Williams is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:7
1:22 Marcel Cerdan is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:7
1:30 Williams picks off the uppercut by Cerdan. 2:7
1:32 Williams drills Marcel Cerdan with a solid jab. 4:7
1:41 Williams is pinned in his opponents corner... 4:7
1:41 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 6:9
1:50 Cerdan launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Williams's jaw. Cerdan is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 6:11
2:04 Marcel Cerdan lands a paralyzing combination! 6:15
2:04 Williams was shaken by those blows! 6:15
2:08 * Swelling has erupted under the right eye of Williams. This is going to be a problem, even if it doesn't get much worse. 6:15
2:13 Williams traps Cerdan in the corner! 6:15
2:13 Williams throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:15
2:23 Cerdan is forced into his opponents corner... 8:15
2:27 Williams misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:15
2:34 Cerdan is really focused in this round. 8:15
2:43 A brutal uppercut from Cerdan connects to the solar plexus! 8:20
2:43 Williams was stunned by that blow! 8:20
2:47 Williams's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:20
3:00 Cerdan wraps his arms around Williams. 8:20
3:00 Davies separates the two... 8:20
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 9:20

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 The swelling on the face of Williams is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Williams still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Cerdan pins Holman Williams in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Williams takes a hard combination from Marcel Cerdan 0:4
0:13 Williams looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
0:25 Cerdan pins Williams in the corner! 0:4
0:29 That punch actually went behind Williams's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Cerdan. 0:4
0:36 Marcel Cerdan is staying at the center of the ring. 0:4
0:41 Cerdan misses with that punch. 0:4
1:05 Williams tries to muscle inside but Cerdan clinches him. 0:4
1:14 Davies has to break them apart. 0:4
1:19 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 0:4
1:22 Williams has Cerdan cornered! 0:4
1:27 Williams doesn't connect with the combination. 0:4
1:34 Cerdan has Williams blocked in! 0:4
1:34 Williams takes a cross to the head from Cerdan. 0:6
1:48 Williams is either lucky or has radar. Cerdan's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:6
1:50 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Williams lands the right hand. 2:6
2:07 Holman Williams has freed himself from Cerdan. They move quickly to ring center. 2:6
2:16 Marcel Cerdan lands a crushing cross! 2:10
2:16 Williams is reeling.. 2:10
2:21 Williams seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 2:10
2:35 Holman Williams slides into a neutral corner... 2:10
2:35 Cerdan fires a light jab to the stomach 2:12
2:44 Williams is trapped in the corner... 2:12
2:44 Cerdan splits Williams's gloves with an uppercut. 2:14
2:58 Cerdan forces his way inside. 2:14
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 3:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holman Williams rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Williams'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
0:14 Williams wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Cerdan's defense. 0:0
0:20 OH! Cerdan landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:20 Williams appears to be stunned! 0:4
0:39 Williams's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:4
0:45 Cerdan scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 0:7
0:50 Williams is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:7
1:01 Williams rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:7
1:22 And Williams tastes the power of a crushing hook from Cerdan! 2:11
1:22 Williams is suddenly in trouble! 2:11
1:38 Williams is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 2:11
1:46 Cerdan backs into a neutral corner. 2:11
1:51 Williams throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Cerdan but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:11
1:53 Cerdan moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:13
2:07 Cerdan is trying to free his gloves from under Williams's gloves. 2:13
2:18 Davies moves in to break the clinch. 2:13
2:25 Cerdan slides into the corner... 2:13
2:25 Williams flicks a jab to Cerdan's stomach 4:13
2:34 Cerdan retreats into a neutral corner. 4:13
2:39 Williams fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:13
2:41 Thats a nice right hand from Cerdan. 4:15
2:46 Williams's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:15
3:00 There's the bell. Holman Williams wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 5:15

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan and Williams square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Jeff Fenech not only gave Cerdan encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Williams. Now it's up to Cerdan to implement it. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Williams's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Holman Williams's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Cerdan is protecting the body nicely as Williams fails to score inside. 0:0
0:15 Cerdan connects with a left-right combo. 0:2
0:24 Cerdan is trapped in his own corner... 0:2
0:28 Williams clamps Cerdan's arms to his side and holds on until Davies breaks the hold. 0:2
0:33 Referee Davies steps in to break it up. 0:2
0:40 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:2
0:40 Williams snakes the jab through Cerdan's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:2
0:57 Williams tries to drop the right hand over the top but Cerdan ducks under it. 2:2
0:59 Cerdan fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Williams. He rocked him with that one. 2:5
1:04 The swelling around Holman Williams's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:5
1:09 Cerdan brings the cross straight down main street, snapping Williams's head. 2:8
1:18 Cerdan is trapped in Williams's corner... 2:8
1:18 Williams tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:8
1:32 Williams dances gracefully across the canvas 4:8
1:37 Holman Williams scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 6:8
1:46 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 6:8
1:50 The fighters are at ring center... 6:8
1:50 The fighters are trading punches and Williams seems to have won that exchange. 9:10
2:03 Williams just comes up short with the combination. 9:10
2:17 Williams throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:10
2:19 Cerdan is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:12
2:24 The swelling under Williams'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. 9:12
2:36 Holman Williams misses wildly with the Hook. 9:12
2:50 Williams fires a left hand that Cerdan takes high on the shoulder. 9:12
2:57 Williams goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 11:12
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Williams'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 Cerdan drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:13 Williams was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:22 Jeff Fenech implored Cerdan to stay busy, to do more but Cerdan's mind seems elsewhere. 0:4
0:27 Cerdan is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Williams. 0:4
0:36 Davies separates the two... 0:4
0:52 The fighters are tied up. Williams tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:4
0:57 Davies is shouting at Williams to break! 0:4
1:06 Holman Williams takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:8
1:06 Holman Williams is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:8
1:10 Williams's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:8
1:18 Cerdan has Williams trapped! 0:8
1:22 Cerdan tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:8
1:29 Cerdan is really focused in this round. 0:8
1:37 Williams holds his arms up in disgust as "The Casablanca Clouter" holds him around his waist. 0:8
1:47 Cerdan and Holman Williams each take a step back. 0:8
1:57 Williams takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:13
1:57 At least two of those shots really hurt Williams! 0:13
2:01 Its obvious that the swelling around Cerdan's right eye is rapidly worsening. 0:13
2:05 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 0:13
2:19 Cerdan tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:13
2:28 Cerdan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Williams. 0:13
2:34 Cerdan has Williams blocked in! 0:13
2:39 Marcel Cerdan fires a shot, but it glances off Williams's shoulder. 0:13
2:45 Williams moves into the right corner. 0:13
2:50 Cerdan misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:13
2:56 Williams is backed into his opponents corner... 0:13
3:00 Cerdan leaves the jab just short. 0:13
3:00 The Referee has to get between Williams and Cerdan as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 0:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Williams is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Williams is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:10 Williams misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:20 Cerdan retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
0:24 Williams traps Cerdan's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Davies breaks it up. 0:0
0:33 Davies steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:37 We have a lull in the action. 0:0
0:41 Williams shoots the jab into the chest of Cerdan. 2:0
0:59 * Ouch, I felt that one Williams is being warned by Davies to watch the low blows. 4:0
1:21 Williams pummels Cerdan, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 8:0
1:21 Cerdan appears to have been staggered by that punch... 8:0
1:33 Williams has Cerdan trapped! 8:0
1:33 Holman Williams had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 11:2
1:46 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 11:2
1:46 Williams bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 13:2
2:00 Cerdan slides along the far ropes. 13:2
2:08 Cerdan slides into the corner... 13:2
2:08 Williams pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 15:2
2:20 Cerdan gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 15:2
2:25 Williams does a great job of moving as Cerdan tries to work inside. 15:2
2:35 Williams backs into a neutral corner. 15:2
2:40 Marcel Cerdan lands a vicious cross! 15:6
2:40 Williams is going to need to regroup after that blow... 15:6
2:44 There has to be something done about the swelling around Williams's right eye as it continues to worsen. 15:6
2:55 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 15:6
2:55 The cross scores for Williams. He needs to throw that punch more often. 17:6
3:00 Cerdan breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 9 ends. 17:7

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Holman Williams'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 Williams tries a hook but Cerdan blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:2
0:20 Cerdan lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:4
0:37 Williams eats a short cross from Cerdan amd backs away. 0:6
0:59 Marcel Cerdan retreats to his own corner... 0:6
0:59 A quick jab to the body scores for Williams 2:6
1:16 Cerdan attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 2:6
1:18 Williams with a lead right to the head. 4:6
1:27 Williams moves into a neutral corner. 4:6
1:31 Cerdan's not even close with the cross. 4:6
1:45 Some good body work by Cerdan, landing several short blows to the ribs. 4:8
1:58 Williams backs into a neutral corner. 4:8
2:02 Cerdan misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:8
2:05 Williams bangs the uppercut home. 6:8
2:15 Williams retreats into a neutral corner. 6:8
2:19 Cerdan can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:8
2:22 Williams winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 8:8
2:35 Cerdan lands a solid cross! 8:12
2:35 Holman Williams looks shaken! 8:12
2:40 The increased swelling around the right eye of Williams is fast becoming a hindurance. 8:12
2:45 Cerdan slides into his own corner... 8:12
2:49 That was a violent straight right by Williams! 12:12
2:49 Cerdan is hurt! 12:12
3:00 Cerdan slides into the corner... 12:12
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:13

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Williams and Cerdan leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Williams got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Cus D'Amato's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Williams'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 Cerdan shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Williams flush! 0:4
0:11 Williams takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:4
0:29 Williams clinches... Marcel Cerdan gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:4
0:33 Williams finally lets go of Cerdan. 0:4
0:40 Williams is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:4
0:45 Williams just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:8
0:45 Williams was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:8
0:54 Cerdan slides into the corner... 0:8
0:59 Williams really buried that punch into Cerdan's ribs. 4:8
0:59 Cerdan in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:8
1:17 Cerdan fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:8
1:19 Holman Williams scores to Cerdan's midsection with a combination. 6:8
1:32 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:8
1:36 Williams lands a wicked uppercut! 10:8
1:36 Cerdan suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:8
1:45 Cerdan is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 10:8
1:49 Cerdan ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 10:10
1:53 The swelling under Williams's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 10:10
2:03 Marcel Cerdan cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Williams had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:10
2:14 Cerdan slips in a quick cross. 10:12
2:28 Williams misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:12
2:35 Cerdan lands a hard hook! 10:16
2:35 That blast sent Williams reeling into the ropes! 10:16
2:48 Cerdan connects with a solid hook! 10:21
2:48 That punch may have stunned Williams momentarily. 10:21
2:53 It seems every shot Williams takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 10:21
3:00 Marcel Cerdan works his way in and leans on Williams. 10:21
3:00 Cerdan appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:21
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 9:23

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Williams didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:07 Williams received a pep talk from Cus D'Amato before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Holman Williams's cutman worked his magic on Williams's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:09 Williams eats a jab from Marcel Cerdan 0:2
0:13 Cerdan is breathing heavily... 0:2
0:13 Williams's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:2
0:23 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Davies is going to have to sort this out. 0:2
0:32 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
0:42 Cerdan scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:4
0:46 It looks like Williams and Cerdan are both running out of gas... 0:4
0:58 Williams is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
1:10 Williams lands a smashing hook! 4:4
1:10 Cerdan is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:4
1:24 Cerdan plods forward. 4:4
1:34 Williams misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:4
1:36 Cerdan is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Williams with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 4:7
1:45 Cerdan slides into a neutral corner... 4:7
1:50 Williams suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:7
1:52 Cerdan throws the cross and scores to the head of Williams. 4:9
2:02 Marcel Cerdan catches Williams with a right hand to the face. 4:11
2:07 The swelling around Williams's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:11
2:11 Williams connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:11
2:28 Williams can't score with short uppercut inside. Cerdan got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:11
2:36 Cerdan moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:13
2:52 Williams traps Cerdan's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:13
3:00 Cerdan works his way free! 6:13
3:00 It looks like Cerdan has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:13
3:00 The bell ending Round 12 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 6:14

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Williams looks a bit disgusted as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Jeff Fenech was extremely upbeat during the break with Cerdan providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Williams's cutman does a nice job on Williams's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:13 Williams voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:18 Cerdan moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:18 Cerdan takes a combination from Williams. 2:0
0:32 That cross from Williams has some power behind it! 6:0
0:32 That was a beautiful shot, Cerdan's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 6:0
0:46 Williams lands a powerful combination right on the button! 10:0
0:46 What a beautiful combination! Cerdan might not survive this... 10:0
0:50 Cerdan looks to be out of gas at this point. 10:0
0:50 Williams is starting to fatigue... 10:0
1:00 Williams usues his legs to avoid Cerdan's punches. 10:0
1:02 Williams finds a home for his jab, keeping Cerdan at bay. 12:0
1:22 Cerdan works free! He backs to ring center, with Williams following. 12:0
1:37 Williams picks off the jab thrown by Cerdan. 12:0
1:39 Williams gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 14:0
1:51 Williams is really focused in this round. 14:0
2:06 Williams takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 14:5
2:06 Holman Williams was stunned by that blow! 14:5
2:11 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 14:5
2:11 Holman Williams seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 14:5
2:15 Williams is pinned in his own corner... 14:5
2:19 Cerdan 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. 14:5
2:28 Cerdan tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:5
2:35 Williams slides into a neutral corner... 14:5
2:39 Marcel Cerdan looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 14:5
2:51 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Cerdan! 14:5
2:58 Marcel Cerdan lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 14:7
2:58 Marcel Cerdan knows he has Williams hurt as he wades in swinging! 14:7
3:00 Cerdan appears to have this fight under control. 14:7
3:00 That ends Round 13... But the fighters are still punching! Now Davies jumps between them. 16:8

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Cerdan's corner as the bell sounds for Round 14. 0:0
0:07 Cus D'Amato was really animated in Williams's corner and Williams was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Williams's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Holman Williams is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Cerdan fires a lead right that Williams manages to avoid. 0:0
0:14 Williams flicks a lead right to the head of Cerdan. 2:0
0:31 Cerdan connects with a violent uppercut! 2:4
0:31 Cerdan has Williams hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:4
0:51 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 2:4
1:02 Cerdan lands a brutal hook! 2:9
1:02 That punch really rocked Williams! 2:9
1:07 The swelling around Williams's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:9
1:11 Marcel Cerdan has Williams blocked in! 2:9
1:16 Cerdan lands a devastating cross! 2:14
1:16 Williams is clutching his side! 2:14
1:29 A big uppercut from Cerdan lands with serious impact! 2:18
1:29 Williams is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 2:18
1:34 Williams's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:18
1:38 Holman Williams backs into his own corner... 2:18
1:38 Cerdan lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:20
1:38 Williams has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Cerdan needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 2:20
1:47 Marcel Cerdan rakes Williams with some solid shots to the head and body. 2:23
1:47 Williams is hurt. Cerdan is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 2:23
1:51 Williams's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Cerdan. 2:23
2:00 Williams does a great job of moving as Cerdan tries to work inside. 2:23
2:11 Cerdan tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:23
2:20 Holman Williams uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Cerdan tries vainly to score. 2:23
2:26 Cerdan has Williams pinned! 2:23
2:26 Cerdan lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:25
2:41 Apparently Holman Williams feels it's a good strategy to hug Cerdan and force Davies to come separate them. 2:25
2:50 Williams pushes Cerdan away. 2:25
2:59 Cerdan lets his hands go inside, but Williams protects his body well. 2:25
3:00 Round 14 ends with the sound of the bell. 2:27

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Williams has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:09 Not much steam behind Cerdan's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:2
0:17 Cus D'Amato seemed to pump up Williams between rounds. 0:2
0:18 Cerdan moves into the upper corner. 0:2
0:18 Williams rips a hook to the head. 2:2
0:27 Holman Williams has Cerdan blocked in! 2:2
0:32 Williams darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:2
0:36 Williams throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 4:2
0:48 Williams is really focused in this round. 4:2
0:51 Cerdan works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:4
1:04 Williams lands a crushing cross! 8:4
1:04 Cerdan looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 8:4
1:17 Williams scores with a quick hook to the head of Cerdan after Cerdan missed with a wild shot of his own. 10:4
1:31 Williams swings...and misses. 10:4
1:41 Holman Williams has Cerdan pinned! 10:4
1:45 Williams just landed a devastating three punch combo! 14:4
1:45 Those punches hurt Marcel Cerdan and he looks to hang on. 14:4
1:54 Marcel Cerdan is blocked in his opponents corner... 14:4
1:59 Marcel Cerdan does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Williams's punches in close. 14:4
2:05 Cerdan connects with a vicious cross! 14:9
2:05 Williams is reeling after that shot! 14:9
2:10 Williams seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 14:9
2:18 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 14:9
2:18 Williams lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Cerdan's midsection. 16:9
2:35 Williams clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 16:9
2:39 Holman Williams uses his shoulder to force Cerdan out of the clinch. 16:9
2:49 It's a sweet uppercut by Williams! He snapped Cerdan's head straight back with that punch! 20:9
2:49 And Cerdan's in big trouble now! 20:9
3:00 Williams fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 20:9
3:00 Cerdan seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:9
3:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 21:9

Fight Result

Let's go to Howard Leigh for the call...

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

Robert Byrd, United States scores the bout 143 to 142

Jerry Griffin, United States sees the fight 144 to 142

Harold Laurens, Netherlands Antilles has it 144 to 142

The winner by unanimous decision is Marcel Cerdan!


Score Cards

Robert Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Holman Williams 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 142
Marcel Cerdan 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 143

Jerry Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Holman Williams 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 142
Marcel Cerdan 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 144

Harold Laurens Round Total
Netherlands Antilles 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Holman Williams 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 142
Marcel Cerdan 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 144

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Holman Williams 30 30 30 27 27 27 30 27 30 27 27 27 30 27 30 426
Marcel Cerdan 27 27 27 30 30 30 29 30 27 30 30 30 27 30 27 431


Statistics
Categories Holman Williams Marcel Cerdan
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 7.13 5.13
Hooks / Round 5.13 5.73
Crosses / Round 4.40 4.93
Combinations / Round 4.67 4.53
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 4.40


Punches Landed / Round 25.73 24.73
Punches Missed / Round 54.40 53.87


Punching Accuracy 32.1% 31.5%


Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


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


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

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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Gennady Golovkin Jermell Charlo 2:1 Gennady Golovkin TKO 11 15
Support Bout Freddie Steele Emile Griffith 1:1 Draw D(e) 15 15
Co-Feature Ray Robinson James Toney 3:2 Ray Robinson TKO 12 15
Main Event Holman Williams Marcel Cerdan 1:1 Marcel Cerdan UD 15 15

[armageto]

Nice win for Robinson, Toney is a tough computer out.

Steele fight was close, no problem with a draw, but Emile was committing an array of fouls. I've sen people DQ'd for way less.