MW Season Week 19 MDT A,B,C

[Fist of Legend]

Tommy Ryan vs Saul Alvarez

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-7, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Derek Milham, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Schorle (United States), Wilhelm Vogl (Austria) and Pawel Kardyni (Poland), ring card girl is Amy Caro, 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: Tommy Ryan - Record: 12-7-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: Saul Alvarez - Record: 5-7-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brian Mitchell - Cut Man: Joe Chavez

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Alvarez has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:21 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:32 Milham breaks them up... 0:0
0:44 Ryan pins Alvarez's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:53 Referee Milham separates the two... 0:0
0:58 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 0:0
1:04 Not much steam behind Ryan's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
1:21 Ryan can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
1:33 Ryan moves into the near corner. 2:0
1:37 Alvarez wraps up Tommy Ryan... Neither fighter will break... 2:0
1:42 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
1:47 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:0
1:51 Ryan lands a strong hook! 6:0
1:51 Alvarez is gasping for air!! 6:0
2:11 Ryan is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Alvarez. 6:0
2:15 Saul Alvarez's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 6:0
2:26 Alvarez is blocked in his own corner... 6:0
2:26 Ryan scores with a quick hook to the head of Alvarez after Alvarez missed with a wild shot of his own. 8:0
2:38 Alvarez is keeping away from the ropes. 8:0
2:42 Saul Alvarez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Ryan. 8:0
2:56 Alvarez fires a lead right that Ryan manages to avoid. 8:0
3:00 Alvarez is pinned in his opponents corner... 8:0
3:00 Milham tries to separate the boxers but Ryan has a vice-like grip on Alvarez. 8:0
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:0
3:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 8:0

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Ryan didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:24 That was a violent straight right by Alvarez! 0:4
0:24 Tommy Ryan is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:40 Ryan is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Alvarez can't throw punches, I guess. 0:4
0:49 Referee Milham steps in to break it up. 0:4
1:01 Ryan grabs Alvarez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
1:13 * Milham cautions Alvarez for striking with his his shoulder. 0:4
1:32 Ryan can't score with short uppercut inside. Alvarez got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
1:34 Alvarez finds a home for his jab, keeping Ryan at bay. 0:6
1:47 Alvarez retreats into the near corner. 0:6
1:52 Ryan is clinching. Milham better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:6
2:07 Milham has to break the clinch. 0:6
2:16 Ryan is either lucky or has radar. Alvarez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:6
2:23 Saul Alvarez scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ryan's jaw. 0:8
2:41 The quickness and footwork of Ryan is definitely keeping Alvarez off balance. 0:8
2:53 Ryan retreats into a neutral corner. 0:8
2:57 Alvarez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tommy Ryan had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:8
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 0:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:15 Ryan isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Alvarez fits. 0:0
0:25 Ryan wraps up Saul Alvarez. 0:0
0:40 Milham is shouting at Ryan to break! 0:0
0:49 Ryan holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Alvarez to score with a clean shot. 0:0
0:58 Ryan tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Alvarez. 0:0
1:05 Ryan and Alvarez are leaning on one another, and referee Milham pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 0:0
1:07 * Milham steps in and admonishes Ryan for holding and hitting. 3:0
1:35 Ryan is protecting the body nicely as Alvarez fails to score inside. 3:0
1:43 We have a contingent from the OOTP message boards in the crowd tonight and they are certainly a rowdy bunch! 3:0
1:54 Ryan is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 3:0
2:03 Ryan works his way in and leans on Alvarez... 3:0
2:08 Alvarez works his way free! 3:0
2:21 Ryan wings a big left hand at Alvarez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:0
2:23 Alvarez scores with a quick one-two to Ryan's midsection 3:2
2:37 Ryan lets his hands go inside, but Alvarez protects his body well. 3:2
2:39 Alvarez goes to the body landing an uppercut. 3:4
2:53 Alvarez is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:4
3:00 Punch and move, punch and move, Ryan will do it all night if Alvarez doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 3:4
3:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 5:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alvarez looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Alvarez's misses as Ryan backpedals away. 0:0
0:13 Ryan scores big with that hook to the jaw of Alvarez. Alvarez took a step back after absorbing that shot. 3:0
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 3:0
0:27 Alvarez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:0
0:30 * Milham steps in and admonishes Ryan for holding and hitting. 6:0
0:48 Alvarez steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:0
0:53 Tommy Ryan pins Alvarez in the corner! 6:0
0:53 Tommy Ryan lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:0
1:09 Alvarez is backed into his opponents corner... 8:0
1:09 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Alvarez had the edge. 10:3
1:19 Alvarez lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ryan 10:5
1:32 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 10:5
1:43 Alvarez just can't find the range with that combination. 10:5
1:46 Ryan doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 12:5
1:54 Alvarez doesn't have to look for Ryan this round as He is right there in front of him. 12:5
1:58 Alvarez slides into the corner... 12:5
2:03 Ryan wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Alvarez's defense. 12:5
2:13 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 12:5
2:22 Ryan smothers Alvarez's attack as Saul Alvarez tries to get off some shots inside. 12:5
2:24 Ryan 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. 14:5
2:38 Alvarez tries to muscle inside but Ryan clinches him. 14:5
2:49 Referee Milham has to separate the two... 14:5
2:54 Alvarez retreats to his own corner... 14:5
2:58 Saul Alvarez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tommy Ryan's punches in close. 14:5
3:00 There's another round in the books. 13:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ryan is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:14 Ryan throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Alvarez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Brian Mitchell felt Alvarez lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:22 Alvarez throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Ryan's jaw. 0:2
0:40 Alvarez doesn't connect with the cross. 0:2
0:42 Nice pop on that jab from Ryan. 3:2
0:56 Ryan ties up Alvarez... 3:2
1:01 Milham separates the two... 3:2
1:11 Alvarez backs into the near right corner. 3:2
1:15 Ryan wraps his arms around Alvarez. 3:2
1:30 Alvarez pushes Ryan away. 3:2
1:40 Ryan is trying to free his gloves from under Alvarez's gloves. 3:2
1:44 Saul Alvarez uses his shoulder to force Tommy Ryan out of the clinch. 3:2
1:52 Alvarez slides into a neutral corner... 3:2
1:57 Ryan fires and misses. 3:2
2:09 Tommy Ryan scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 6:2
2:26 Alvarez backs into a neutral corner. 6:2
2:26 A hard jab to the stomach makes Alvarez gasp!! 9:2
2:38 Ryan is really focused in this round. 9:2
2:42 Alvarez traps Ryan in the corner! 9:2
2:46 Alvarez forces his way inside. 9:2
2:51 Ryan has Alvarez cornered! 9:2
2:51 Ryan throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 11:2
3:00 Alvarez has Ryan trapped! 11:2
3:00 Alvarez fires a left hand that Ryan takes high on the shoulder. 11:2
3:00 Alvarez shows Ryan his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 10:3

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alvarez looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Alvarez received a pep talk from Brian Mitchell before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Alvarez holds his arms up in disgust as Ryan holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:24 Milham separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:24 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:29 A short hook to the head by Ryan 2:0
0:49 Alvarez is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 2:0
0:56 Tommy Ryan is giving Alvarez a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:0
1:01 Alvarez has Ryan blocked in! 2:0
1:01 Alvarez with a lead right to the head. 2:2
1:10 Tommy Ryan is forced into his own corner... 2:2
1:15 Alvarez scores with a tremendous left! 2:7
1:15 Ryan is badly hurt! 2:7
1:29 Alvarez just comes up short with the combination. 2:7
1:31 Solid bodywork by Ryan as he lands several punches from the inside. 4:7
1:40 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 4:7
1:48 Alvarez is holding... 4:7
1:59 Milham pries them apart. 4:7
2:12 Ryan looks to work the body, but Alvarez covers up nicely. 4:7
2:19 Goodness, what a shot!!! Alvarez is known for his tremendous power and that cross to the head was proof. 4:11
2:19 That punch really rocked Ryan! 4:11
2:33 * Milham steps in and admonishes Ryan for rabbit punching. 7:11
2:56 Ryan moves into a neutral corner. 7:11
3:00 Alvarez is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 7:11
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Ryan's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 7:12

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ryan was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Brian Mitchell seemed to pump up Alvarez between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Alvarez misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:29 Alvarez drills Ryan with a solid jab. 0:2
0:41 Alvarez backs into his own corner... 0:2
0:41 Ryan scores to the body with a jab 2:2
0:59 Alvarez is holding on to Ryan. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:2
1:03 Milham moves them apart. 2:2
1:18 Ryan is doing a great job keeping his distance. 2:2
1:27 Saul "Canelo" Alvarez really buried that punch into Ryan's ribs. 2:6
1:27 Ryan is hurt! 2:6
1:43 That right hand of Alvarez's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!! 2:11
1:43 Ryan is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 2:11
2:00 Ryan picks off the jab thrown by Alvarez. 2:11
2:12 Ryan lands a paralyzing uppercut! 6:11
2:12 Alvarez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 6:11
2:24 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 6:11
2:28 Alvarez continues to follow Ryan about the ring. 6:11
2:33 Alvarez steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:11
2:41 A quick jab from Alvarez connects. 6:13
2:54 Ryan throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 8:13
3:00 Ryan back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Saul Alvarez. 8:13
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:14

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ryan is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:19 Ryan sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:23 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:28 Ryan fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 5:0
0:44 Ryan slides into his own corner... 5:0
0:48 Saul Alvarez muscles his way inside. 5:0
1:01 Ryan misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 5:0
1:07 Alvarez lands a wicked uppercut! 5:5
1:07 Ryan is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:5
1:16 Alvarez has Ryan pinned! 5:5
1:16 Tommy Ryan takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 5:7
1:16 Alvarez must sense that he's got Ryan just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 5:7
1:25 Tommy Ryan is blocked in his opponents corner... 5:7
1:30 Alvarez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:7
1:41 Alvarez works his way in and leans on Ryan. 5:7
1:45 Alvarez has Ryan trapped in the left neutral corner... 5:7
1:45 Alvarez scores with a rapid fire combination. 5:9
1:45 Alvarez wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Ryan away! 5:9
1:54 Ryan is trapped in his opponents corner... 5:9
1:54 Alvarez lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Ryan back on his heels. 5:12
1:54 Ryan was stopped cold by that punch! Alvarez has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 5:12
2:07 Alvarez slides along the far ropes. 5:12
2:15 Alvarez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Ryan back into the corner. 5:12
2:24 Alvarez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:12
2:35 Milham yells at the fighters to separate but Alvarez and Ryan are a tangle of arms. 5:12
2:53 Alvarez shoves Ryan away. 5:12
3:00 Alvarez throws a flurry of punches but Ryan either blocks or slips them. 5:12
3:00 It looks like Alvarez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 5:12
3:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Milham jumps between them. 6:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alvarez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 Dennie Mancini knows Ryan lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Alvarez bores in determined to maul Ryan 0:0
0:12 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Ryan darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:32 Alvarez grabs Ryan again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:36 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 0:0
0:47 A brutal hook from Saul Alvarez connects to the solar plexus! 0:4
0:47 Ryan is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:57 Alvarez's jab connects to Ryan's head 0:6
1:06 Alvarez traps Ryan in the corner! 0:6
1:11 Alvarez lands a vicious uppercut! 0:10
1:11 Tommy Ryan was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:10
1:20 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 0:10
1:24 Ryan connects with a wicked hook to the head. 3:10
1:33 Alvarez has Ryan blocked in! 3:10
1:38 Oh!!! Alvarez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 3:15
1:38 Ryan is going to need to regroup after that blow... 3:15
1:51 Alvarez looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 3:15
2:02 Alvarez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ryan blocks it. 3:15
2:13 Alvarez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:15
2:24 Alvarez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:19
2:24 Ryan is clutching his side! 3:19
2:37 Alvarez lands a crushing cross! 3:23
2:37 Ryan takes a step back, obviously hurt! 3:23
2:46 A cross lands for Alvarez. Ryan didn't see that one coming. 3:25
2:46 Saul Alvarez hurt Ryan with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 3:25
3:00 Alvarez attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 3:25
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 9. 4:26

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alvarez looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Alvarez traps Ryan's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Milham breaks it up. 0:0
0:19 Alvarez pushes Ryan away. 0:0
0:19 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 0:0
0:31 Ryan grabs Alvarez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Milham has to force Ryan to let go. 0:0
0:35 Milham has to separate the two... 0:0
0:40 Ryan pushes Alvarez away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:43 Ryan backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:48 Alvarez catches Ryan coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:48 That's the punch Alvarez hoped to land! Tommy Ryan looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:4
1:05 That punch actually went behind Alvarez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ryan. 0:4
1:17 Ryan throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
1:28 Alvarez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:4
1:33 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:4
1:44 Tommy Ryan frees himself from Alvarez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:4
1:51 Ryan rips a hard jab to Saul Alvarez's body 3:4
2:01 Ryan has Alvarez cornered! 3:4
2:06 Ryan clinches... Alvarez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:4
2:15 Ryan finally lets go of Alvarez. 3:4
2:20 Tommy Ryan lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 5:4
2:36 Alvarez misses with that hook. 5:4
2:38 Ryan rips a hook to the body. 7:4
2:51 Ryan is really focused in this round. 7:4
2:54 Ryan rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 9:4
3:00 Alvarez is trapped in the corner... 9:4
3:00 Considering the clinch Ryan has on Alvarez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Alvarez pushes him away. 9:4
3:00 Milham steps in and breaks it up. 9:4
3:00 Alvarez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:4
3:00 The Referee has to get between Ryan and Alvarez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:5

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Whatever Brian Mitchell said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Alvarez has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:22 * The referee is cautioning Alvarez about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Milham isn't going to let it happen. 0:0
0:31 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:44 Alvarez telegraphed that shot and Ryan ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:51 Alvarez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:51 Alvarez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
1:05 Tommy Ryan misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
1:12 Alvarez moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
1:17 Ryan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Alvarez. 4:0
1:28 Tommy Ryan pins Alvarez's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
1:37 Ryan and Alvarez each take a step back. 4:0
1:42 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 4:0
1:49 Ryan misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
1:51 Alvarez moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:2
2:05 Ryan ties up Alvarez. 4:2
2:09 Alvarez tries to get free... Here comes Milham to break them up... 4:2
2:13 Alvarez is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:2
2:22 Ryan lands a devastating hook! 8:2
2:22 And Alvarez's in big trouble now! 8:2
2:39 Ryan uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Saul Alvarez tries vainly to score. 8:2
2:46 Ryan shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Alvarez flush! 12:2
2:46 That blast sent Alvarez reeling into the ropes! 12:2
3:00 Ryan fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:2
3:00 The bell ending Round 11 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 12:1

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Alvarez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ryan ducks under it. 0:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:18 Ryan got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dennie Mancini's instructions work. 0:0
0:23 Alvarez leans on the ropes and motions for Ryan to come in. 0:0
0:35 Alvarez's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:43 Alvarez is holding Ryan tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:47 Milham separates the two... 0:0
0:52 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
1:03 Alvarez fires a shot, but it glances off Ryan's shoulder. 0:0
1:05 Ryan drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Alvarez. 3:0
1:10 Alvarez is breathing heavily... 3:0
1:14 Alvarez is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 3:0
1:27 Alvarez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:0
1:42 Alvarez patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Ryan little room to move. 3:0
1:55 Alvarez is off target with that hook. 3:0
2:05 Alvarez punctuates a violent exchange with a strong cross. He got the best of that battle, but Ryan got his licks in as well! 5:3
2:15 Ryan has Alvarez pinned! 5:3
2:19 Ryan's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 5:3
2:32 Ryan just comes up short with the jab. 5:3
2:34 Alvarez flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:5
2:46 Ryan is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:5
3:00 Alvarez 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. 7:5
3:00 Alvarez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:5
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 12. 8:7

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ryan and Alvarez leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Alvarez eats a short cross from Ryan amd backs away. 2:0
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:20 Ryan slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:25 Ryan does a great job of moving as Alvarez tries to work inside. 2:0
0:27 Ryan scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:0
0:36 Alvarez scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Ryan. 4:2
0:52 Alvarez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
0:55 Ryan catches Alvarez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:2
1:06 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 6:2
1:06 Ryan drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 9:2
1:28 Alvarez traps Ryan's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 9:2
1:39 Now they break clean. 9:2
1:43 Alvarez pushes Ryan back to gain room to punch. 9:2
1:50 Alvarez retreats into a neutral corner. 9:2
1:50 Ryan gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 11:2
2:00 Tommy Ryan gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Alvarez. 14:2
2:04 Alvarez is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 14:2
2:20 Alvarez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:2
2:30 Alvarez lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 14:4
2:44 Alvarez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ryan. 14:4
2:51 Ryan connects with a solid hook! 18:4
2:51 "Canelo"'s eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 18:4
3:00 Alvarez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 18:4
3:00 Round 13 ends with the sound of the bell. 18:4

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters come out for the beginning of the 14th Round. 0:0
0:15 Alvarez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:21 Brian Mitchell was really animated in Alvarez's corner and Alvarez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:26 Ryan drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:26 That series of punches rocked Alvarez and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:44 Alvarez is clinching... Ryan is trying to free his gloves... They are under Alvarez's arms... 4:0
0:53 Milham moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
0:58 Referee Milham is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 4:0
1:10 Alvarez lands a brutal cross! 4:4
1:10 Ryan is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:4
1:27 Ryan fires and misses. 4:4
1:33 Alvarez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:8
1:33 Those punches hurt Ryan and he looks to hang on. 4:8
1:43 Ryan moves into a neutral corner. 4:8
1:48 Alvarez whiffs with the combination. 4:8
2:02 Alvarez is challenging Ryan to fight him and quit clinching. 4:8
2:07 Milham separates them. 4:8
2:16 Alvarez really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 4:12
2:16 Ryan was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:12
2:33 * Ryan looks like he's now favoring his hand. Maybe he's injured it. 4:12
2:46 Alvarez misses with that punch. 4:12
2:53 Alvarez retreats into the left corner. 4:12
2:57 Ryan is literally dancing circles around Alvarez this round. 4:12
3:00 Ryan usues his legs to avoid Alvarez's punches. 4:12
3:00 Alvarez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:12
3:00 Milham motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 14. 3:11

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:09 Alvarez got some great advice from Brian Mitchell between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 15. 0:0
0:15 Alvarez clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:0
0:20 Milham has to break them apart. 0:0
0:24 Alvarez sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Ryan. 0:3
0:41 Tommy Ryan picks off the hook by Alvarez. 0:3
0:53 Alvarez is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 0:3
1:05 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Alvarez! 0:3
1:11 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 0:3
1:20 That combination from Alvarez just missed. 0:3
1:22 Ryan connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:3
1:38 Ryan will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:3
1:53 Milham moves in to break the clinch. 2:3
1:58 Not much happening at the moment. 2:3
2:08 The fighters are tied up. Ryan tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:3
2:20 Now they break clean. 2:3
2:36 Ryan pins Alvarez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:3
2:40 Milham separates the two... 2:3
2:48 The referee is talking to Alvarez, telling him to start fighting. 2:3
3:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:3
3:00 Milham steps in and breaks it up. 2:3
3:00 Alvarez appears to have this fight under control. 2:3
3:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round ends. 0:3

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Michael Pass is ready with the call...

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

John Schorle, United States has it 143 to 142

Wilhelm Vogl, Austria scores the fight 145 to 140

Pawel Kardyni, Poland scores it 144 to 141

The winner by unanimous decision is Tommy Ryan!


Score Cards

John Schorle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Ryan 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 143
Saul Alvarez 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 142

Wilhelm Vogl Round Total
Austria 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Ryan 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 145
Saul Alvarez 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 140

Pawel Kardyni Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Ryan 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 144
Saul Alvarez 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Ryan 30 27 30 29 29 28 28 28 27 30 30 29 30 29 28 432
Saul Alvarez 27 30 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 27 27 28 27 28 29 423


Statistics
Categories Tommy Ryan Saul Alvarez
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.93 3.40
Hooks / Round 4.27 4.27
Crosses / Round 2.13 2.87
Combinations / Round 3.93 2.07
Uppercuts / Round 3.07 2.20


Punches Landed / Round 18.33 14.80
Punches Missed / Round 35.27 76.73


Punching Accuracy 34.2% 16.2%


Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2 2


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 6 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 3 / 1


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

[Fist of Legend]

Ray Leonard vs Stanley Ketchel

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-7, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Nathan Palmer (United States), Robert Gonzalez (United States) and Arthur Lurie (United States), ring card girl is Arianny Celeste, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 13-3-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Clemente Medina - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 12-4-2 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mickey Duff - Cut Man: Bill Delaney

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:12 Ketchel has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:20 Leonard whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:47 Oh!!! Ketchel unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:4
0:47 Leonard is reeling after that shot! 0:4
1:04 Ketchel catches Leonard coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:8
1:04 Leonard was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:8
1:20 Ketchel really buried that punch into Leonard's ribs. 0:12
1:20 Those punches hurt Leonard and he looks to hang on. 0:12
1:29 Ketchel has Leonard trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:12
1:29 Ketchel gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:14
1:43 Ketchel looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Leonard. 0:14
1:55 Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 0:14
2:02 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:14
2:02 Leonard gets off a three punch salvo to Ketchel's head. 2:14
2:11 Ketchel slides into the corner... 2:14
2:16 Leonard is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:14
2:25 Ketchel just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Leonard with a sharp combination! 2:18
2:25 Ray Leonard was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 2:18
2:38 Leonard connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 5:18
2:58 Leonard tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ketchel blocks it. 5:18
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 6:20

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Clemente Medina was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Ketchel ties up Leonard. 0:0
0:20 Steele pries them apart. 0:0
0:29 Ketchel connects with a nasty uppercut! 0:4
0:29 That blast sent Ray Leonard reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:41 Ketchel traps Leonard in the corner! 0:4
0:45 Leonard takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:8
0:45 How is Leonard standing after that? 0:8
1:02 Leonard is forced into his own corner... 0:8
1:02 Ketchel misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:10
1:16 Leonard is challenging Ketchel to fight him and quit clinching. 0:10
1:20 Stanley Ketchel pushes Ray Leonard away. 0:10
1:25 Ketchel is really focused in this round. 0:10
1:32 Leonard has freed himself from Ketchel. They move quickly to ring center. 0:10
1:42 Ketchel tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Leonard. 0:10
1:51 Ketchel is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:10
1:54 Both fighters let their hands go with Ketchel coming out on top in that melee. 2:13
2:10 Ketchel has Leonard pinned! 2:13
2:15 Leonard just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:17
2:15 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 2:17
2:31 Leonard takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:21
2:31 That series of punches rocked Leonard and he looks to be in trouble. 2:21
2:45 Ketchel fires a lead right that Leonard manages to avoid. 2:21
2:47 Leonard with a lead right to the head. 4:21
3:00 Ketchel tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:21
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 5:21

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel got some great advice from Bill Delaney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:11 That uppercut from Ketchel lands with some authority! 0:4
0:11 Leonard's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:4
0:23 Ray Leonard has Ketchel blocked in! 0:4
0:23 There's a right cross from Ray Leonard that lands flush. 3:4
0:36 Leonard rips a hook to the head. 5:4
0:47 Leonard gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 7:4
0:57 Ketchel retreats to his opponents corner... 7:4
0:57 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Leonard lands the right hand. 9:4
1:10 Leonard attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 9:4
1:17 That cross from Ketchel has some power behind it! 9:9
1:17 Leonard looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 9:9
1:30 Leonard gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 9:9
1:35 Leonard looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 9:9
1:42 Leonard steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 9:9
1:50 Ketchel works his way in and leans on Leonard... 9:9
2:00 Ketchel uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 9:9
2:08 Both men go at it at ring center, with Ketchel having the upper hand. 11:12
2:29 Leonard can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:12
2:31 Ketchel scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Leonard. 11:15
2:40 Leonard pins Ketchel in the corner! 11:15
2:40 Leonard fires a punch over the jab of Ketchel and gets it in for points. 13:15
2:57 Ketchel just misses with a huge shot as Leonard chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 13:15
3:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 14:14

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steele motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ketchel has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:11 Ketchel fires a volley of punches but Leonard was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:13 Leonard is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Ketchel with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 3:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:27 Leonard circles around the ring. 3:0
0:43 Ketchel pins Leonard's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:0
0:52 The Referee breaks it up... 3:0
1:01 Leonard lands a hard cross! 7:0
1:01 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Ketchel is trying to hang on... 7:0
1:13 Leonard backs into the upper corner. 7:0
1:18 Ketchel misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:0
1:20 Ketchel takes a combination from Leonard. 9:0
1:29 Stanley Ketchel retreats to his own corner... 9:0
1:34 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
1:41 Ketchel lands a vicious uppercut! 9:4
1:41 Leonard is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 9:4
1:58 Leonard misses with that hook. 9:4
2:05 Ketchel moves into the right corner. 9:4
2:10 Leonard is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 9:4
2:17 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 9:4
2:17 Leonard lands a short hook to the body. 11:4
2:27 Leonard scores with several quick blows to the head. 13:4
2:42 Leonard brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 13:4
2:47 Leonard goes downstairs with the hook. 15:4
3:00 Leonard lands a hard hook! 19:4
3:00 Ketchel is reeling.. 19:4
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 21:3

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ketchel's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:19 OH! Ketchel landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:19 Leonard is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:24 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:4
0:28 Clemente Medina was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:4
0:29 Ketchel splits Leonard's gloves with an uppercut. 0:6
0:42 Ketchel lands a strong uppercut! 0:10
0:42 Leonard is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:10
0:56 Ketchel retreats into the far corner. 0:10
1:00 Ray Leonard is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ketchel attempts to move inside on him. 0:10
1:08 Ketchel is really focused in this round. 0:10
1:16 Leonard is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:10
1:26 Ketchel fires and misses. 0:10
1:28 Leonard throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Ketchel's jaw. 2:10
1:47 Leonard is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:10
1:56 That was a violent straight right by Ketchel! 2:14
1:56 That shot has Leonard hurt! 2:14
2:11 Ketchel is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:14
2:11 Leonard scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:14
2:24 Ketchel cranks up the hook and connects to Leonard's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:18
2:24 Leonard was staggered by that punch! 4:18
2:33 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 4:18
2:45 Leonard pumps the jab into the face of Ketchel. 7:18
2:54 The uppercut just landed by Leonard is a nice weapon on the inside. 9:18
3:00 Ketchel misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:18
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 10:19

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:13 Not a lot on that hook to Leonard's side, but it scored. 0:2
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:22 Bill Delaney seemed to pump up Ketchel between rounds. 0:2
0:25 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Leonard blasts home a hook. 2:2
0:36 Leonard lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 4:2
0:45 Ray Leonard wallops Ketchel with a cross to the liver! 7:2
0:59 Leonard traps Ketchel's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Steele breaks it up. 7:2
1:17 Leonard shoves Stanley Ketchel away. 7:2
1:25 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 9:4
1:41 Ketchel has Leonard cornered! 9:4
1:41 Ketchel goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 9:6
1:50 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:6
1:50 Leonard looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 11:6
1:59 Several solid punches from Leonard land, stopping Ketchel in His tracks. 14:6
2:15 A brutal hook from Ketchel connects to the solar plexus! 14:10
2:15 Ray Leonard looks shaken! 14:10
2:24 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 14:10
2:32 Leonard drops the right hand flush on Stanley Ketchel's chin! 19:10
2:32 That's the punch Leonard hoped to land! Ketchel looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 19:10
2:46 Leonard lands a solid cross! 23:10
2:46 Ketchel takes a step back, obviously hurt! 23:10
3:00 A big uppercut from Ketchel lands with serious impact! 23:14
3:00 Leonard was shaken by that blow! 23:14
3:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 23:14

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel received a pep talk from Bill Delaney before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel landed a sharp combination that rocked Leonard back on his heels! 0:4
0:13 Leonard is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:4
0:18 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:4
0:27 Ketchel throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Leonard. 0:7
0:40 Ray Leonard takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 0:9
0:49 Leonard throws a punch and lands. Ketchel scores with a counter. Looks like Leonard was a little more effective. 3:11
1:03 Ketchel tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:11
1:10 Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 5:11
1:20 Ketchel has Leonard trapped! 5:11
1:20 Ketchel drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Leonard. 5:14
1:33 Ketchel goes straight at Leonard, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 5:14
1:42 Ketchel cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:14
1:52 Leonard feints to the head before burying the hook in Ketchel's side. 8:14
2:06 Ketchel lands a crushing cross! 8:18
2:06 That punch has Leonard staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 8:18
2:22 Leonard looks to work the body, but Ketchel covers up nicely. 8:18
2:29 Ketchel drives that short hook into Leonard's midsection! 8:22
2:29 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 8:22
2:42 Ketchel moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Leonard. 8:22
2:47 Leonard presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 11:22
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:24

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Clemente Medina implored Leonard to stay busy, to do more but Leonard's mind seems elsewhere. 0:0
0:12 Cover the kids eyes, Leonard just landed a horrific right to the head of Ketchel! 5:0
0:12 Those shots all landed square and Ketchel felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 5:0
0:17 Leonard is running out of gas... 5:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 5:0
0:21 Ketchel got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Delaney's instructions work. 5:0
0:22 Leonard throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 7:0
0:42 Leonard has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 12:0
0:42 Stanley Ketchel was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:0
0:59 Ketchel unleashes a flurry and Leonard fires back, a close exchange with Ketchel coming out on top. 14:3
0:59 Leonard is raining blows down on Ketchel, who is obviously hurt. Leonard wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 14:3
1:13 Leonard is giving Ketchel a lot of side-to-side movement. 14:3
1:21 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Ketchel protects his body well. 14:3
1:28 Leonard scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Ketchel. 17:3
1:28 Leonard senses he has Ketchel in trouble and he is pouring it on! 17:3
1:41 Leonard fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 17:3
1:44 Ketchel goes downstairs with a right cross. 17:5
1:58 Ketchel goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 17:7
2:12 Leonard lands a brutal hook! 21:7
2:12 That punch may have stunned Ketchel momentarily. 21:7
2:22 Leonard pins Ketchel in the corner! 21:7
2:26 Leonard tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ketchel ducks under it. 21:7
2:38 Leonard throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 21:7
2:50 He darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 21:7
3:00 Leonard fires away but finds nothing but air. 21:7
3:00 Stanley Ketchel appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 21:7
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. Arianny Celeste is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 23:7

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Leonard's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Ketchel connects with a devastating cross to the head, he hits like a Mule! 0:4
0:12 Leonard is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:17 Leonard doesn't have much left... 0:4
0:26 Leonard fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:4
0:28 Leonard tastes Ketchel's jab 0:6
0:42 Steele tries to separate the boxers but Ketchel has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 0:6
0:47 * Ketchel is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Steele has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:6
1:05 Leonard grabs Ketchel. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:6
1:17 Steele is shouting at Leonard to break! 0:6
1:25 Ketchel is backed into his opponents corner... 0:6
1:25 Leonard lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ketchel 2:6
1:39 Ketchel just comes up short with the combination. 2:6
1:50 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Ketchel seemed to get the better of it. 4:9
2:02 Leonard moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:9
2:18 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:9
2:31 Leonard lands a wicked combination! 10:9
2:31 Ketchel is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 10:9
2:44 Ketchel slides into a neutral corner... 10:9
2:44 Leonard scores with a brutal hook to the head. 13:9
3:00 Leonard wraps up Ketchel. 13:9
3:00 Referee Steele separates the two... 13:9
3:00 It looks like Ketchel has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:9
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Steele to step in and break it up. 12:10

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney knows Ketchel lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 The fighters are tied up. Ketchel tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:23 Ketchel and Leonard each take a step back. 0:0
0:23 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:35 Ketchel's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 0:0
0:38 Leonard throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:47 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 2:0
0:55 Leonard connects with a vicious combination! 6:0
0:55 Ketchel is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 6:0
1:08 He moves into a neutral corner. 6:0
1:08 Leonard gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Ketchel backs away. 9:0
1:12 Both Ketchel and Leonard are really starting to wear down... 9:0
1:20 Leonard goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 12:0
1:37 Ketchel scores with an excellent cross. 12:3
1:42 Ketchel is fading... 12:3
1:51 Leonard is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Ketchel 12:3
2:04 Leonard picks off the hook by Ketchel. 12:3
2:15 Ketchel gets off a jab to the solar plexus 12:5
2:36 Leonard back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Ketchel. 12:5
2:40 Ketchel is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 12:5
2:43 Ketchel's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 12:5
2:50 Steele has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ketchel locks up Leonard's arms. 12:5
3:00 Leonard pushes Ketchel away. 12:5
3:00 And that ends Round number 10. 14:4

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard and Ketchel square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 11. 0:0
0:15 Leonard lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:0
0:15 Ray Leonard has Ketchel hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:30 Leonard is off target with that jab. 4:0
0:41 Ray Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:0
0:41 Ketchel in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:0
0:50 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 8:0
0:50 Leonard goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 11:0
0:59 Both fighters move to ring center. 11:0
1:04 Leonard dances gracefully across the canvas 11:0
1:08 Ketchel backs into the far left corner. 11:0
1:13 Ketchel takes a hard combination from Leonard 15:0
1:13 That punch really rocked Stanley "The Michigan Assassin" Ketchel! 15:0
1:17 Both fighters are breathing hard... 15:0
1:26 Ketchel retreats into the left corner. 15:0
1:31 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 15:0
1:42 Leonard is really fluid in his movement. 15:0
1:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 15:0
1:51 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 15:0
1:51 Ketchel ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 15:3
2:00 Leonard lands consecutive uppercuts to Ketchel's midsection. 17:3
2:19 Stanley Ketchel grabs and holds Leonard... 17:3
2:24 Steele has to break the clinch. 17:3
2:28 Ray Leonard is really focused in this round. 17:3
2:46 Stanley Ketchel telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 17:3
2:53 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 22:3
2:53 Ketchel is clutching his side! 22:3
3:00 Ketchel is protecting the body nicely as Leonard fails to score inside. 22:3
3:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 22:3
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Leonard's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 11. 24:2

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Leonard traps Ketchel in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Leonard is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:26 Leonard really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 5:0
0:26 Stanley Ketchel was hurt by those blows! 5:0
0:42 Ketchel works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 5:0
0:47 Leonard buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 8:0
0:56 A nice three punch salvo from Leonard finds the mark. 11:0
1:13 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Leonard! 11:0
1:19 Ketchel connects with a violent cross! 11:5
1:19 Leonard's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 11:5
1:28 Leonard has Ketchel cornered! 11:5
1:33 Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ketchel's defense. 11:5
1:40 Leonard throws the hook and connects. 13:5
1:52 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 15:5
1:56 Ketchel is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 15:5
2:06 There's a straight right by Ketchel! 15:9
2:06 Leonard is dazed and he is in trouble!! 15:9
2:15 Leonard lands a jab to the midsection 17:9
2:40 Watch Leonard move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Ketchel off balance. 17:9
2:44 Leonard is really focused in this round. 17:9
2:56 Leonard does a great job of moving as Ketchel tries to work inside. 17:9
3:00 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 17:9
3:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:9
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 19:10

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:12 Ketchel doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:15 Leonard scores with a piston-like jab. 3:0
0:19 Look for Leonard to start to target Ketchel's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 3:0
0:24 Bill Delaney not only gave Ketchel encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ray Leonard. Now it's up to Stanley Ketchel to implement it. 3:0
0:28 Ketchel tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 3:0
0:33 Ketchel traps Leonard in the corner! 3:0
0:37 Ketchel pins Leonard's arms. Now they move apart. 3:0
0:46 Steele separates the two... 3:0
0:51 Stanley Ketchel traps Leonard in the corner! 3:0
0:56 Ketchel charges in but Leonard avoids the rush. 3:0
1:00 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 3:0
1:08 Leonard usues his legs to avoid Ketchel's punches. 3:0
1:19 Leonard tries to muscle inside but Ketchel clinches him. 3:0
1:23 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:0
1:30 Ketchel has Leonard cornered! 3:0
1:35 Ketchel just comes up short with the cross. 3:0
1:45 Leonard slides into his own corner... 3:0
1:50 Ketchel grabs Ray Leonard again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:0
1:54 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 3:0
2:10 Ketchel misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:0
2:22 Ketchel feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 3:0
2:30 Ketchel's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 3:0
2:38 Ketchel just can't find the range with that combination. 3:0
2:41 Leonard lands a two punch combination to the body 5:0
2:58 Leonard comes in low. Ketchel puts a headlock on him. Steele knocks Ketchel's arm off Leonard's head. 5:0
3:00 Steele separates the two fighters. 5:0
3:00 A lackluster round to say the least, and the crowd voices its displeasure as the fighters return to their corners. 5:1

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Clemente Medina said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 14th round. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel'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 Ketchel is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Leonard. 0:0
0:26 Steele moves them apart. 0:0
0:39 Leonard ties up Ketchel. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:57 Leonard finally lets go of Ketchel. 0:0
1:02 Leonard throws the cross and scores to the head of Ketchel. 2:0
1:14 Leonard doubles up with the hook to the body, but Ketchel is unfazed. 4:0
1:35 Leonard misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
1:42 Ketchel lands a paralyzing uppercut! 4:5
1:42 Leonard looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:5
2:00 Ketchel throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:5
2:06 Ketchel pushes Leonard away, looking for more space to work in. 4:5
2:14 Ray Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 4:5
2:21 Thats a nice combination to the body by Ray Leonard. 6:5
2:26 Ketchel's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 14. 6:5
2:38 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:5
2:42 Steele moves in to break the clinch. 6:5
2:52 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Leonard rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:5
3:00 Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 6:5
3:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:5
3:00 There's the bell. Leonard wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 14 is history. 7:4

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel'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
0:07 Ray Leonard backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Ketchel and Leonard are in a clinch, Steele hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:16 Steele steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:21 Leonard backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:25 Considering the clinch Ketchel has on Leonard it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Leonard pushes him away. 0:0
0:34 Steele has to break them apart. 0:0
0:43 It's a sweet uppercut by Ketchel! He snapped Leonard's head straight back with that punch! 0:5
0:43 That blow connected solidly to the head of Leonard and he is stunned! 0:5
0:56 The fighters are at ring center... 0:5
1:00 Ketchel pummels Leonard, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:10
1:00 Leonard is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:10
1:18 Ketchel just landed a three punch combo! 0:14
1:18 Leonard's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 0:14
1:27 Leonard retreats into the far left corner. 0:14
1:31 Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Ketchel's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:14
1:42 Ketchel just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:18
1:42 At least two of those shots really hurt Leonard! 0:18
1:51 Ketchel pins Leonard in the corner! 0:18
1:55 Leonard uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ketchel tries vainly to score. 0:18
2:02 The fighters are throwing punches now! Ketchel is being much more effective in this exchange. 2:21
2:02 Ketchel wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Leonard away! 2:21
2:15 Ray Leonard picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 2:21
2:22 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:21
2:30 Ketchel swings...and misses. 2:21
2:42 Ketchel wraps up Leonard... Neither fighter will break... 2:21
2:46 Now they break clean. 2:21
2:55 Ketchel fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 2:21
3:00 Leonard is trapped in his own corner... 2:21
3:00 Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 2:21
3:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 2:21

Fight Result

Johnny Addie has the call...

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

Robert Gonzalez, United States scores the bout 145 to 140 for Ray Leonard

Nathan Palmer, United States has it even at 143 to 143

Arthur Lurie, United States scores the bout 145 to 141 for ...

...Ray Leonard

The winner by majority decision is Ray Leonard!


Score Cards

Nathan Palmer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 143
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 143

Robert Gonzalez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 145
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 140

Arthur Lurie Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 145
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 29 29 30 30 30 30 27 433
Stanley Ketchel 30 30 29 27 30 27 30 27 28 28 27 27 27 27 30 424


Statistics
Categories Ray Leonard Stanley Ketchel
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 8.47 3.47
Hooks / Round 4.20 4.53
Crosses / Round 4.13 6.13
Combinations / Round 6.20 2.73
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 4.33


Punches Landed / Round 27.60 21.20
Punches Missed / Round 40.53 53.87


Punching Accuracy 40.5% 28.2%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Jimmy Bivins vs Maurice Hope

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-7, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is John Wright, the bout will be scored by three judges: Massimo Barrovecchio (Italy), Richard Hopkins (United States) and Hiroyuki Tezaki (Japan), ring card girl is Jennifer Searles, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 10-5-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Maurice Hope - Record: 5-7-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nick Florio - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:09 Maurice Hope is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:09 Bivins lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:19 Hope slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:19 Hope tries a hook but Jimmy Bivins blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:0
0:28 Hope is pinned in his own corner... 4:0
0:33 Bivins misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
0:40 Hope lands a crushing uppercut! 4:4
0:40 Bivins is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:4
0:49 Hope snakes the jab through Bivins's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:6
1:07 Hope lands a paralyzing hook! 4:10
1:07 Bivins looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:10
1:23 Bivins fires a light jab to the stomach 6:10
1:32 Hope bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:12
1:46 Bivins and Hope are in a clinch, Wright hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:12
1:58 Referee Wright has to separate the two... 6:12
2:11 Bivins misses with that uppercut. 6:12
2:23 Bivins leaves the jab just short. 6:12
2:33 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 6:12
2:41 Bivins pins Hope's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:12
3:00 Bivins uses his shoulder to force Maurice Hope out of the clinch. 6:12
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 6:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wright motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Hope is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:16 Bivins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hope's defense. 0:0
0:23 Nick Florio was extremely upbeat during the break with Maurice Hope providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:25 Bivins has Hope trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:29 Bivins fires and misses. 0:0
0:31 Hope scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
0:52 Jimmy Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hope. 0:2
1:08 Bivins is holding on to Hope. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:2
1:13 Wright is shouting at Jimmy Bivins to break! 0:2
1:25 Bivins is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:2
1:31 Hope backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:2
1:35 Hope moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
1:40 Jimmy Bivins is off target with that cross. 0:2
1:42 Hope lands a two punch combination to the body 0:4
1:52 A flurry of light blows from Bivins scores to the body. 2:4
2:01 Bivins slips in a jab to the body 4:4
2:25 Jimmy Bivins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:4
2:30 Bivins backs into the right corner. 4:4
2:34 Hope continues to follow Bivins about the ring. 4:4
2:39 Hope flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:6
2:48 Hope splits Bivins's gloves with an uppercut. 4:8
2:58 Hope moves into the lower right corner. 4:8
3:00 Jimmy Bivins fires a lead right that Hope manages to avoid. 4:8
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 5:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Hope received a pep talk from Nick Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Bivins traps Hope in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Bivins lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:17 Not a lot on that hook to Hope's side, but it scored. 4:0
0:28 Bivins shoots the jab into the chest of Hope. 6:0
0:37 Hope retreats to his opponents corner... 6:0
0:42 Hope comes in low. Bivins puts a headlock on him. Wright knocks Bivins's arm off Hope's head. 6:0
0:46 * It's good to see Wright paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Bivins about leaning on his opponent's neck. 6:0
1:00 Bivins bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 8:0
1:11 Bivins has Hope cornered! 8:0
1:11 * Wright is telling Bivins to watch holding and hitting. 12:0
1:29 Bivins pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 14:0
1:43 Bivins back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hope. 14:0
1:55 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 14:0
2:02 * Wright has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Jimmy Bivins for a low blow. 16:0
2:25 Bivins is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 16:0
2:30 Bivins pushes Hope away, looking for more space to work in. 16:0
2:37 Bivins throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 18:0
2:51 Bivins takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 18:4
2:51 Bivins is trying to regroup after that punch... 18:4
3:00 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Bivins! 18:4
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Bivins's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 20:5

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hope looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Tom Yankello was really animated in Bivins's corner and Bivins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Bivins backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Bivins is either lucky or has radar. Hope's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:28 These guys are really going at it but Maurice Hope looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:46 Hope fires away but finds nothing but air. 3:2
0:58 Hope misses with that punch. 3:2
1:00 Hope's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Bivins. 6:2
1:17 Bivins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hope blocks it. 6:2
1:29 Hope keeps looking to get inside on Bivins 6:2
1:33 Hope has Bivins pinned! 6:2
1:38 Lock the doors, Maurice Hope just landed a terrifying left to the chin of Bivins! 6:7
1:38 And Bivins's in big trouble now! 6:7
1:52 Hope ties up Jimmy Bivins. 6:7
2:01 Wright has to break them apart. 6:7
2:13 Hope throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:7
2:15 Bivins lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:7
2:24 The fighters are at ring center... 8:7
2:24 Not the cleanest of combinations from Hope but it still scored effectively. 8:10
2:38 Bivins is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Hope can't throw punches, I guess. 8:10
2:47 Wright moves them apart. 8:10
2:52 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Bivins lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Hope. 10:10
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 9:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Bivins slides into the corner... 0:0
0:12 That uppercut from Hope just missed. 0:0
0:15 Jimmy Bivins doubles up with the hook to the body, but Hope is unfazed. 2:0
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:24 Hope lands a stinging jab. 2:2
0:40 Bivins pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:2
0:48 Hope takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:2
1:02 Bivins takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:6
1:02 Bivins in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:6
1:16 Bivins usues his legs to avoid Hope's punches. 4:6
1:23 Hope has Bivins blocked in! 4:6
1:27 Hope's not even close with the uppercut. 4:6
1:39 There's a hard shot off the top of Bivins's head! 4:10
1:39 Bivins looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:10
1:50 Hope scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:12
2:05 Hope looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 4:12
2:12 Hope lets a quick hook go, catching Bivins moving in. 4:14
2:29 Hope drives that short hook into Bivins's midsection! 4:19
2:29 That shot has Bivins hurt! 4:19
2:41 Hope is really focused in this round. 4:19
2:48 Bivins's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:19
2:51 A hard combination lands for Hope. 4:22
3:00 Hope continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 4:22
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 5:24

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:10 Hope's jab connects to Bivins's head 0:2
0:14 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:32 Maurice Hope fires and misses. 0:2
0:39 Bivins's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:2
0:46 Hope misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:2
1:02 Maurice Hope looks to work the body, but Bivins covers up nicely. 0:2
1:05 Bivins rips a hook to the body. 2:2
1:14 Jimmy Bivins is trapped in the corner... 2:2
1:18 Hope connects with a vicious uppercut! 2:7
1:18 Bivins looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:7
1:27 The fighters are tangled up inside. Maurice Hope has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:9
1:37 Bivins pins Hope in the corner! 2:9
1:41 Hope is trying to free his gloves from under Bivins's gloves. 2:9
1:46 Wright pries them apart. 2:9
1:52 Hope has Bivins trapped! 2:9
1:56 Hope wraps his arms around Bivins. 2:9
2:07 Hope shoves Bivins away. 2:9
2:16 Hope lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 2:13
2:16 Bivins is reeling after that shot! 2:13
2:38 Hope fires a shot, but it glances off Bivins's shoulder. 2:13
2:40 Bivins scores with a glancing cross. 4:13
2:50 Bivins retreats into the left corner. 4:13
2:50 Hope rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:15
2:54 Bivins looks a little puffy under his left eye. 4:15
3:00 Hope retreats into a neutral corner. 4:15
3:00 Bivins spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 3:15

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:13 Hope lets his hands go inside, but Bivins protects his body well. 0:0
0:16 Hope eats a jab from Bivins 2:0
0:28 Hope catches Bivins with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:2
0:46 Bivins has Hope trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:2
0:51 Bivins is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Hope. 2:2
0:56 Bivins moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:2
1:07 The uppercut just landed by Bivins is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:2
1:22 Wright has to pull the fighters away from each other as Maurice Hope locks up Bivins's arms. 6:2
1:26 Wright separates them. 6:2
1:30 Hope is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 6:2
1:44 Hope flicks a jab to Jimmy Bivins's stomach 6:4
1:54 Hope lets his hands go, but Bivins answers right back. 8:6
2:07 Bivins is blocked in his own corner... 8:6
2:20 Bivins lands a solid combination to the head of Hope. 11:6
2:40 Maurice Hope lands a vicious cross! 11:10
2:40 How is Bivins standing after that? 11:10
2:49 Bivins unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 13:10
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! 15:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hope didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Tom Yankello seemed to pump up Bivins between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Hope continues to pop the jab 0:2
0:21 Hope plods forward. 0:2
0:25 Hope scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Bivins. 0:4
0:35 Bivins goes downstairs with the hook. 2:4
0:44 Bivins slides into the corner... 2:4
0:48 Hope voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:4
0:56 Hope shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:6
1:00 Bivins's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 2:6
1:05 Hope scores with several light punches to the head. 2:8
1:05 Bivins steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 2:8
1:10 The swelling under Bivins's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:8
1:21 Hope connects with a nasty cross! 2:12
1:21 Bivins staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 2:12
1:31 Hope retreats into the near right corner. 2:12
1:35 Bivins ties up Hope... 2:12
1:40 Hope works his way free! 2:12
1:47 Hope fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Bivins. He rocked him with that one. 2:15
1:52 Bivins's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:15
1:56 Bivins is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:15
2:01 Thats a nice combination to the body by Bivins. 4:15
2:15 Hope wraps up Bivins. 4:15
2:24 Wright breaks them up... 4:15
2:33 Bivins takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 4:19
2:33 Bivins's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:19
2:48 Maurice Hope looks for a breather; he grabs Bivins and holds on. Jimmy Bivins pushes Hope off and looks for an opening. 4:19
2:52 Wright has to break the clinch. 4:19
3:00 Bivins wings a big left hand at Hope but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:19
3:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 3:20

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins and Hope square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Bivins's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Bivins's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Hope traps Bivins in the corner! 0:0
0:14 Hope grabs Bivins. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Referee Wright separates the two... 0:0
0:28 Maurice Hope misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:34 Bivins backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:39 Hope's misses as Bivins backpedals away. 0:0
0:41 Bivins goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:55 Hope connects with a solid combination! 2:4
0:55 Bivins was stopped cold by that series of shots! 2:4
1:16 Bivins is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 2:4
1:25 Hope cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Bivins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:4
1:40 Hope pummels Bivins, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 2:8
1:40 Bivins takes a vicious series of punches from Hope and he is hurt! 2:8
1:44 Bivins is breathing heavily... 2:8
1:44 Bivins's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:8
1:52 Hope plants a vicious hook under Bivins's rib cage. 2:11
2:05 Hope is clinching. Wright better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:11
2:10 Jimmy Bivins tries to get free... Here comes Wright to break them up... 2:11
2:19 Hope throws a flurry of punches but Bivins either blocks or slips them. 2:11
2:26 Bivins traps Hope in the corner! 2:11
2:35 * Hope is overwhelmed by a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 2:11
2:37 Wright motions Bivins to a neutral corner and starts the count. 9:11
2:37 1 9:11
2:38 2 9:11
2:39 3 9:11
2:40 4 9:11
2:41 5 9:11
2:41 * Hope gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 9:11
2:41 Hope still looks unsteady, but Wright allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 9:11
2:41 Bivins is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 9:11
3:00 Bivins telegraphed that shot and Maurice Hope ducks under it easily. 9:11
3:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 9:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Bivins's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Look out! That was a straight right by Bivins! 5:0
0:13 That punch may have stunned Maurice Hope momentarily. 5:0
0:30 * Bivins lands a hard hook to the head and Hope is down!! 5:0
0:32 Wright begins the count over Hope as Bivins moves to a neutral corner.. 13:0
0:32 1 13:0
0:33 2 13:0
0:34 3 13:0
0:35 4 13:0
0:36 5 13:0
0:37 6 13:0
0:38 7 13:0
0:38 * Hope makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 13:0
0:38 Wright is allowing the fight to continue. Hope looks real shaken to us, however. 13:0
0:38 Bivins has got Hope on the ropes but he's never had the reputation for being a great finisher. Let's see if he can close the show here in the 10th. 13:0
0:47 Bivins launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Hope's jaw. Jimmy Bivins is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 15:0
0:47 Hope is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Bivins just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 15:0
0:51 * There's swelling under Hope's left eye and it's quite noticeable at this time. 15:0
1:00 Hope slides into the corner... 15:0
1:09 Bivins is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Hope's defense. 15:0
1:17 Bivins really buried that punch into Hope's ribs. 19:0
1:17 Those punches hurt Hope and he looks to hang on. 19:0
1:22 These guys look beat. Bivins and Hope are both running on fumes right now. 19:0
1:22 The swelling under Hope's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 19:0
1:27 Bivins unleashes a flurry and Hope fires back, a close exchange with Bivins coming out on top. 22:2
1:39 Bivins is really focused in this round. 22:2
1:52 * Bivins lands a tremendous shot under Hope's ribcage and Hope crumbles to the canvas. 22:2
1:55 Wright brings his arm down over Hope as he begins the count... 31:2
1:55 1 31:2
1:56 2 31:2
1:57 3 31:2
1:58 4 31:2
1:59 5 31:2
2:00 Hope lurches to his feet at the count of 6 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 31:2
2:01 7 31:2
2:02 8 31:2
2:02 * Hope is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 31:2
2:02 Wright looks into Hope eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 31:2
2:02 Maurice Hope is definitely in trouble. Bivins needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 31:2
2:11 * A hard cross from Bivins and Hope is down!! 31:2
2:14 Wright begins counting... 39:2
2:14 1 39:2
2:15 2 39:2
2:16 3 39:2
2:17 4 39:2
2:18 Hope is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 39:2
2:19 6 39:2
2:20 7 39:2
2:21 8 39:2
2:22 9 39:2
2:23 10! 39:2
2:23 * It's all over. Bivins raises his arms in victory as the referee counts 10. Hope stares blankly into the crowd, still wondering what just happened. 39:2

Fight Result

And here with the call is Mark Beiro

Ladies and gentlemen! The end comes at 2:24 of round 10....The winner by knockout ...

Jimmy Bivins!


Score Cards

Massimo Barrovecchio Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 84
Maurice Hope 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 87

Richard Hopkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 86
Maurice Hope 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 84

Hiroyuki Tezaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 84
Maurice Hope 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 8 86

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Bivins 27 28 30 28 27 27 30 27 30 254
Maurice Hope 30 29 27 29 30 30 27 30 25 257


Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Maurice Hope
Knockdowns scored 4 0


Jabs / Round 4.50 5.70
Hooks / Round 4.90 6.10
Crosses / Round 5.00 2.80
Combinations / Round 4.50 5.40
Uppercuts / Round 3.90 5.30


Punches Landed / Round 22.80 25.30
Punches Missed / Round 34.20 48.20


Punching Accuracy 40.0% 34.4%


Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien vs Pernell Whitaker

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-7, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Andre Van Grootenbruel (Belgium), Manuel Rodriguez (Colombia) and Mauro DiFiore (United States), ring card girl is Jane Bloggs, 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: Philadelphia Jack O'Brien - Record: 7-5-4 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brian Mitchell - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 7-4-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Augie Scimeca - Cut Man: Danny Milano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien's misses as Whitaker backpedals away. 0:0
0:22 O'Brien feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:0
0:27 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien retreats into the lower corner. 0:0
0:32 Whitaker is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:0
0:39 The fighters are trading punches and O'Brien seems to have won that exchange. 3:2
0:56 The uppercut just landed by Whitaker is a nice weapon on the inside. 3:4
1:08 Whitaker throws another good combination that temporarily slows O'Brien. 3:6
1:20 Whitaker scores with the jab. 3:8
1:32 The fighters are back at ring center... 3:8
1:32 Whitaker eats a left-right from O'Brien 5:8
1:41 Whitaker retreats to his opponents corner... 5:8
1:46 O'Brien's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 5:8
1:50 Whitaker is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 5:8
1:54 Whitaker has O'Brien cornered! 5:8
1:54 Whitaker doubles up with the hook to the body, but O'Brien is unfazed. 5:10
2:03 O'Brien has Whitaker trapped! 5:10
2:08 O'Brien fires a lead right that Whitaker manages to avoid. 5:10
2:22 Whitaker bangs a right cross off the face of O'Brien. 5:12
2:36 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 5:12
2:42 O'Brien said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 5:12
2:45 Whitaker doesn't have to look for O'Brien this round as He is right there in front of him. 5:12
2:56 Whitaker made O'Brien look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. O'Brien would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 5:12
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 7:13

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighters come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:10 Whitaker slides into the corner... 0:0
0:10 O'Brien gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:19 Augie Scimeca not only gave Whitaker encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle O'Brien. Now it's up to Whitaker to implement it. 2:0
0:23 Whitaker works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:0
0:31 some nifty bodywork Whitaker as he scores with several shots from the inside. 2:2
0:41 O'Brien moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
0:41 Pernell Whitaker scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of O'Brien. 2:4
0:55 O'Brien is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Whitaker can't throw punches, I guess. 2:4
0:59 Referee Jen-Kin separates the two... 2:4
1:04 Whitaker traps O'Brien in the corner! 2:4
1:08 Whitaker is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in O'Brien's defense. 2:4
1:13 O'Brien quickly pulls at his trunks. 2:4
1:15 Whitaker and O'Brien go toe to toe with Whitaker getting the better of it. 4:7
1:26 Whitaker lands the lead cross. 4:9
1:42 O'Brien just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:9
1:49 Whitaker is really focused in this round. 4:9
1:56 Whitaker attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:9
1:59 O'Brien feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Pernell Whitaker's chin. 6:9
2:11 Whitaker connects with an uppercut to the head of O'Brien. 6:11
2:25 Whitaker is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 6:11
2:34 O'Brien will tie a guy up if he has to. 6:11
2:46 Jen-Kin steps in and breaks it up. 6:11
2:56 O'Brien misses with that hook. 6:11
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 5:13

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jen-Kin motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:14 Pernell Whitaker finds a home for his jab, keeping O'Brien at bay. 0:2
0:22 O'Brien's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:28 Whitaker lets his hands go inside, but O'Brien protects his body well. 0:2
0:36 O'Brien scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:2
0:52 You could feel the breeze after that miss by O'Brien! 2:2
0:59 Whitaker pushes O'Brien away, looking for more space to work in. 2:2
1:07 Whitaker comes in low. O'Brien puts a headlock on him. Jen-Kin knocks Philadelphia Jack O'Brien's arm off Pernell Whitaker's head. 2:2
1:11 * The referee cautions Whitaker about leaning on O'Brien's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 2:2
1:29 Whitaker backs into the lower corner. 2:2
1:29 Whitaker eats a short cross from O'Brien amd backs away. 4:2
1:46 Whitaker frees himself from O'Brien's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:2
1:58 Whitaker is clinching. Jen-Kin better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:2
2:08 Jen-Kin breaks them up... 4:2
2:18 O'Brien wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Whitaker's defense. 4:2
2:21 Whitaker moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:4
2:30 Whitaker working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 4:6
2:47 Whitaker looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 4:6
2:59 O'Brien lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pernell Whitaker. 4:6
3:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 3:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:15 Whitaker wings a big left hand at O'Brien but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:17 O'Brien misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
0:22 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:37 O'Brien works his way in and leans on Whitaker... 2:0
0:49 Jen-Kin has to break the clinch. 2:0
0:58 Whitaker is challenging O'Brien to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
1:07 O'Brien and Whitaker each take a step back. 2:0
1:23 Jen-Kin yells at the fighters to separate but O'Brien and Whitaker are a tangle of arms. 2:0
1:28 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
1:32 O'Brien looks to his corner. 2:0
1:36 O'Brien moves into the right corner. 2:0
1:36 Whitaker gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of O'Brien with an uppercut. 2:2
1:54 O'Brien throws a flurry of punches but Whitaker either blocks or slips them. 2:2
2:02 O'Brien can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 4:2
2:21 O'Brien fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:2
2:33 Whitaker is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:2
2:45 O'Brien moves to the center of the Ring taunting Whitaker with his hands by his sides. 4:2
2:55 O'Brien looks for a breather; he grabs Whitaker and holds on. Pernell Whitaker pushes O'Brien off and looks for an opening. 4:2
3:00 O'Brien shoves Whitaker away. 4:2
3:00 The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. Those boos clearly demonstrate the crowds displeasure. 3:3

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Brien and Whitaker square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Brian Mitchell's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 O'Brien misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:32 O'Brien slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:37 Whitaker back pedals away from the straight forward attack of O'Brien. 0:0
0:48 O'Brien misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:56 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:56 Whitaker throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
1:12 Pernell Whitaker is really focused in this round. 0:2
1:19 O'Brien lands a paralyzing cross! 4:2
1:19 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Whitaker is trying to hang on... 4:2
1:34 O'Brien tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Whitaker blocks it. 4:2
1:46 O'Brien throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:2
1:53 O'Brien has Whitaker blocked in! 4:2
1:53 O'Brien glances a hook off Whitaker's side. 6:2
2:14 O'Brien lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:2
2:40 O'Brien has Whitaker pinned! 8:2
2:45 O'Brien is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Whitaker. 8:2
2:49 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:2
2:54 The fighters are at close quarters now as O'Brien lands a hook downstairs. 10:2
3:00 O'Brien lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 10:2
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 5. 12:3

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:09 O'Brien dips and connects with a hook to the side of Whitaker's head. 2:0
0:14 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:18 Augie Scimeca knows Whitaker lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:23 O'Brien telegraphed that shot and Whitaker ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:26 O'Brien leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Whitaker. 2:2
0:41 Whitaker lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:4
0:55 Whitaker misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
1:02 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 2:4
1:14 Whitaker fires a left hand that O'Brien takes high on the shoulder. 2:4
1:16 O'Brien lands a lead right to the midsection. 5:4
1:25 Whitaker pins O'Brien in the corner! 5:4
1:30 O'Brien does a great job of moving as Whitaker tries to work inside. 5:4
1:36 O'Brien lands a powerful hook right on the button! 9:4
1:36 Whitaker is badly hurt! 9:4
1:50 Whitaker is bouncing on his toes, avoiding O'Brien attempts to move inside on him. 9:4
2:02 Whitaker's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 9:4
2:05 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 9:4
2:05 A flurry of light blows from O'Brien scores to the body. 11:4
2:18 O'Brien unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 13:4
2:27 O'Brien ducks into an uppercut from Whitaker. 13:6
2:43 O'Brien has Whitaker trapped in the right neutral corner... 13:6
2:43 Whitaker takes a cross to the head from O'Brien. 15:6
2:53 Upstairs and downstairs! Whitaker lands two quick blows and then moves away from O'Brien's counters. 15:8
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, O'Brien and Whitaker really went at it. 15:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jane Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:08 O'Brien moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:17 Thats a nice left hand from Whitaker. 2:2
0:32 Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as O'Brien fails to score inside. 2:2
0:34 Whitaker lands a stinging jab. 2:4
0:34 * That last shot stunned O'Brien and it looks like Whitaker is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because O'Brien is now bleeding. 2:6
0:34 No wonder he's pawing at his eye. Blood has to be flowing into it from the gash that is now clearly seen above his left eye. 2:6
0:34 * 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 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above O'Brien's eye. 2:6
0:34 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 7 as the fighters approach one another. 2:6
0:50 Whitaker looks to work the body, but O'Brien covers up nicely. 2:6
0:57 O'Brien really buried that punch into Whitaker's ribs. 6:6
0:57 Whitaker was shaken by those blows! 6:6
1:09 Thats a nice right hand from O'Brien. 8:6
1:21 Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 8:6
1:25 O'Brien grabs Pernell Whitaker's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Jen-Kin has to force O'Brien to let go. 8:6
1:30 Whitaker tries to get free... Here comes Jen-Kin to break them up... 8:6
1:35 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 8:6
1:35 Whitaker scores with quick series of shots to the body of O'Brien. 8:8
1:48 O'Brien backs into a neutral corner. 8:8
1:52 Whitaker wraps his arms around O'Brien. 8:8
1:57 Jen-Kin is shouting at Whitaker to break! 8:8
2:06 Whitaker's jab connects to O'Brien's head 8:10
2:23 Whitaker is giving O'Brien a lot of side-to-side movement. 8:10
2:28 Whitaker's jab is fast and accurate. 8:12
2:41 Considering the clinch O'Brien has on Whitaker it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Whitaker pushes him away. 8:12
2:50 Whitaker pushes O'Brien away. 8:12
2:55 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 8:12
2:55 Pernell Whitaker throws a punch and lands. O'Brien scores with a counter. Looks like Whitaker was a little more effective. 10:15
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:16

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 O'Brien's corner men does a nice job on O'Brien's cut above the left eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that O'Brien had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:12 That jab from Whitaker just missed. 0:0
0:14 O'Brien lands a rapier like jab to the head of Pernell Whitaker 2:0
0:31 O'Brien connects with a nasty combination! 6:0
0:31 Several solid punches score and Whitaker is rattled! 6:0
0:40 Whitaker slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
0:45 O'Brien misses with that punch. 6:0
0:52 Whitaker lands a nice cross but O'Brien turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:2
1:02 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:2
1:06 Whitaker slips out of a corner, as O'Brien attempts to trap him. 6:2
1:19 Whitaker clamps O'Brien's arms to his side and holds on until Jen-Kin breaks the hold. 6:2
1:34 Whitaker finally lets go of O'Brien. 6:2
1:38 O'Brien pushes Whitaker back to gain room to punch. 6:2
1:41 Whitaker rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:4
1:41 Whitaker last connect snapped back the head of O'Brien. And it looks like it has reopened O'Brien's cut. 6:4
1:41 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien has once again become bloodied, as the gash above his left eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 6:4
1:41 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Philadelphia Jack O'Brien to the ringside physician. The cut over O'Brien's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 6:4
1:46 * Referee Jen-Kin halts this fight. He's taking O'Brien to his corner and waving for the ring physician. The doctor is looking at it... O'Brien's corner is pleading with both the referee and the doctor.* No! Jen-Kin waves it off. The fight is over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO is Whitaker! 6:4

Fight Result

Let's go to Amy Hayes for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 1:47 mark in Round 8 is...

Pernell Whitaker!


Score Cards

Andre Van Grootenbruel Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 66
Pernell Whitaker 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 68

Manuel Rodriguez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 66
Pernell Whitaker 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 68

Mauro DiFiore Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 66
Pernell Whitaker 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 68

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien 27 27 27 30 30 30 27 198
Pernell Whitaker 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 204


Statistics
Categories Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Pernell Whitaker
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.88 6.00
Hooks / Round 2.00 3.88
Crosses / Round 4.88 5.38
Combinations / Round 3.88 4.38
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 2.38


Punches Landed / Round 19.63 22.00
Punches Missed / Round 61.50 34.50


Punching Accuracy 24.2% 38.9%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1




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


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0


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


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 0 / 0


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

[Fist of Legend]

Harry Greb vs Bob Fitzsimmons

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-7, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Tibor Roman, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dave Parris (England), Jerry Jakubco (United States) and Wally Snowball (South Africa), ring card girl is Jackie Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBO, MGMGC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Harry Greb - Record: 11-3-4 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 14-2-2 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Danny Milano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:17 Bob Fitzsimmons connects with a violent combination! 0:5
0:17 Several solid punches score and Harry Greb is rattled! 0:5
0:26 Greb rips a hook to the head. 2:5
0:45 Bob Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Greb. 2:5
0:47 Not the cleanest of combinations from Harry Greb but it still scored effectively. 5:5
0:57 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 5:5
1:04 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 5:5
1:08 Greb lands a solid uppercut! 9:5
1:08 Fitzsimmons is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 9:5
1:25 The fighters are tied up. Fitzsimmons tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 9:5
1:30 Roman moves in to break the clinch. 9:5
1:34 Greb gets in a hook to the body of Fitzsimmons. 11:5
1:48 Harry Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 11:5
1:54 Greb is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 11:5
1:58 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 11:5
2:02 That hook from Greb snapped Fitzsimmons's head back violently! 15:5
2:02 Fitzsimmons appears to be stunned! 15:5
2:19 Fitzsimmons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 19:5
2:19 Fitzsimmons is reeling.. 19:5
2:28 Bob Fitzsimmons doesn't have to look for Greb this round as He is right there in front of him. 19:5
2:32 Greb slides into the corner... 19:5
2:36 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Fitzsimmons! 19:5
2:38 Greb dips and connects with a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head. 21:5
2:50 Fitzsimmons misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 21:7
3:00 Bob Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Greb protects his body well. 21:7
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 22:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jackie Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons received a pep talk from Kenny Adams before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Harry Greb lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 2:0
0:19 Greb splits Fitzsimmons's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
0:37 Greb misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:0
0:44 Fitzsimmons's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:0
0:52 Fitzsimmons misses with that combination. 4:0
0:55 Greb scores with three hard shots in a row! 7:0
1:08 Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Greb fails to score inside. 7:0
1:20 Bob Fitzsimmons scores with a winging right! Greb's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:4
1:20 Fitzsimmons has Greb in trouble after that punch! 7:4
1:32 Greb is really focused in this round. 7:4
1:48 Greb takes a heavy combination downstairs. 7:9
1:48 Greb is trying to regroup after those punches... 7:9
1:57 Greb has Fitzsimmons trapped! 7:9
1:57 Greb misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 9:9
2:11 Greb charges Fitzsimmons trying to get inside 9:9
2:16 Greb has to start putting his punches together. There it is! He gets off a nice series of blows that rattle Fitzsimmons. 12:9
2:37 Harry Greb ties up Fitzsimmons... 12:9
2:42 * Roman steps in and admonishes Fitzsimmons for leaning on Greb's neck. 12:9
2:55 Greb pins Fitzsimmons in the corner! 12:9
3:00 Greb wraps his arms around Fitzsimmons. 12:9
3:00 * Roman is telling Greb to quit using the shoulder. 12:9
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb and Fitzsimmons square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:11 Greb leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons slips in a jab to the body 0:2
0:35 Greb fires and misses. 0:2
0:42 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating uppercut! 0:6
0:42 Greb is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:6
0:58 Greb presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 3:6
1:08 Greb slides into his own corner... 3:6
1:13 Fitzsimmons lands a powerful cross right on the button! 3:10
1:13 Greb seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 3:10
1:30 Fitzsimmons works his way in and leans on Greb... 3:10
1:34 Roman separates the two... 3:10
1:51 Greb traps Bob Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 3:10
1:55 Greb and Fitzsimmons each take a step back. 3:10
2:07 That uppercut from Fitzsimmons just missed. 3:10
2:09 A short hook to the head by Greb 5:10
2:23 Greb looks to work the body, but Fitzsimmons covers up nicely. 5:10
2:30 Fitzsimmons launches a wild overhand blow from the cheap seats and it lands with a sickening thud! 5:14
2:30 Greb seems to have been hurt by that punch! 5:14
2:46 Fitzsimmons connects with a solid cross! 5:18
2:46 Greb was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:18
3:00 Fitzsimmons attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 5:18
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 5:17

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Greb and Fitzsimmons leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Fitzsimmons slips in a quick cross. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:18 Pete Brodsky not only gave Harry Greb encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fitzsimmons. Now it's up to Greb to implement it. 0:2
0:23 Fitzsimmons ties up Greb. 0:2
0:28 Greb tries to get free... Here comes Roman to break them up... 0:2
0:33 Bob Fitzsimmons has Greb trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:2
0:37 Fitzsimmons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Greb flush! 0:6
0:37 Harry Greb suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:6
0:53 Fitzsimmons tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:6
0:58 Fitzsimmons rams the jab into the chest of Greb. He's making very effective use of that punch. 0:9
1:14 Fitzsimmons is holding on to Greb. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:9
1:19 Referee Roman separates the two... 0:9
1:31 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a brutal cross! 0:13
1:31 That punch has Greb staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:13
1:47 Greb throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Fitzsimmons's jaw. 2:13
1:57 Greb is trying to put his punches together and he tags Fitzsimmons with a nice combination of punches. 4:13
2:10 Fitzsimmons connects with a nasty cross! 4:17
2:10 Greb was staggered by that punch! 4:17
2:22 Harry Greb retreats into the near right corner. 4:17
2:22 Bob Fitzsimmons drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Harry Greb. 4:20
2:36 Roman tries to separate the boxers but Fitzsimmons has a vice-like grip on Greb. 4:20
2:41 Referee Roman has to separate the two... 4:20
2:50 Fitzsimmons telegraphed that shot and Greb ducks under it easily. 4:20
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Greb's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 4. 4:20

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Greb's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:20 Fitzsimmons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:22 Greb lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:27 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:32 Fitzsimmons backs into the right corner. 2:0
0:32 Fitzsimmons winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Greb. 5:0
0:49 Fitzsimmons is forced into his opponents corner... 5:0
0:53 Greb cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:0
1:00 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 5:0
1:07 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Fitzsimmons's defense. 5:0
1:10 Fitzsimmons moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 5:2
1:19 Greb gets off a jab to the solar plexus 7:2
1:31 Greb fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:2
1:40 Fitzsimmons has Greb pinned! 9:2
1:45 Fitzsimmons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:2
1:52 Fitzsimmons has Greb blocked in! 9:2
1:52 Fitzsimmons feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Greb's chin. 9:4
1:52 Greb steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 9:4
2:06 You would think Greb had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Fitzsimmons looked trying to score there! 9:4
2:09 Greb drills Fitzsimmons with a solid jab. 11:4
2:23 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked uppercut! 11:8
2:23 Greb was stunned by that blow! 11:8
2:35 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 11:8
2:44 Greb fires a lead right that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid. 11:8
2:46 A hard uppercut from Fitzsimmons lands flush. 11:11
3:00 Fitzsimmons moves into the near corner. 11:11
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Roman to step in and break it up. 11:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons connects with an uppercut to the head of Harry Greb. 0:2
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:21 Pete Brodsky knows Greb lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:2
0:27 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 0:2
0:33 Greb takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 0:6
0:33 Greb is reeling after that shot! 0:6
0:57 Harry Greb fires a punch over the jab of Fitzsimmons and gets it in for points. 2:6
1:06 Harry Greb pins Fitzsimmons in the corner! 2:6
1:06 Harry Greb splits Fitzsimmons's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 5:6
1:15 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Greb lands a short uppercut to the chin of Fitzsimmons. 7:6
1:28 Greb throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 10:6
1:49 Bob Fitzsimmons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 10:6
2:06 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 10:6
2:11 Harry Greb works his way free! 10:6
2:24 Greb goes straight at Bob Fitzsimmons, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 10:6
2:28 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 10:6
2:28 Fitzsimmons takes a combination from Greb. 12:6
2:42 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:6
2:52 Greb scores with a cross to the ribs. 14:6
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 16:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Greb blocks it. 0:0
0:14 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:19 Greb got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pete Brodsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:24 Fitzsimmons cranks up the hook and connects to Greb's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:24 Greb looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:38 Greb fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
0:49 Greb tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:4
1:01 Fitzsimmons and Greb are in a clinch, Roman hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
1:10 Roman breaks them up... 0:4
1:16 Greb is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:4
1:20 Bob Fitzsimmons feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:4
1:29 Roman yells at the fighters to separate but Greb and Fitzsimmons are a tangle of arms. 0:4
1:44 Roman has to separate the two... 0:4
1:49 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 0:4
1:49 Fitzsimmons flicks a lead right to the head of Greb. 0:6
1:59 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 0:6
2:03 Greb patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Fitzsimmons little room to move. 0:6
2:08 A quick hook to the body by Greb 2:6
2:17 Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:6
2:22 Greb is challenging Fitzsimmons to fight him and quit clinching. 2:6
2:26 Roman has to break the clinch. 2:6
2:30 Greb pushes Fitzsimmons away, looking for more space to work in. 2:6
2:38 Greb pins Bob Fitzsimmons's arms. Now they move apart. 2:6
2:43 Roman separates the two... 2:6
2:54 Fitzsimmons swings...and misses. 2:6
3:00 There's the bell. Harry Greb wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 3:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Roman motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Greb throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fitzsimmons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons lands a vicious hook! 0:4
0:19 And Greb's in big trouble now! 0:4
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:32 Fitzsimmons is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:4
0:36 That uppercut from Greb lands with some authority! 4:4
0:36 Fitzsimmons is badly hurt! 4:4
0:50 Greb just comes up short with the combination. 4:4
0:57 Fitzsimmons connects square to Greb's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 4:8
0:57 Greb's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:8
1:16 Fitzsimmons whiffs with the jab. 4:8
1:23 Greb dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bob Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 9:8
1:23 That's the punch Greb hoped to land! Fitzsimmons looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 9:8
1:37 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:8
1:48 Bob Fitzsimmons does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Greb's punches in close. 9:8
1:59 Harry Greb catches Fitzsimmons with a short, powerful hook to the head as Fitzsimmons tried to move inside. That punch stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks! 12:8
1:59 Fitzsimmons suddenly looks very vulnerable. Greb can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 12:8
2:12 Fitzsimmons uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Greb tries vainly to score. 12:8
2:22 Greb lands a rapier like jab to the head of Fitzsimmons 14:8
2:31 Fitzsimmons traps Greb in the corner! 14:8
2:31 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Greb and Fitzsimmons! 16:10
2:47 Greb has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 16:10
2:49 Fitzsimmons has Greb cornered! 16:10
2:49 Fitzsimmons's jab is hitting Greb's solar plexus like a jackhammer and Greb does not look comfortable! 16:13
3:00 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:13
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 17:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Greb pushes Fitzsimmons then steps away from him. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Greb and Bob Fitzsimmons are at close quarters as Greb lands a hook to Fitzsimmons's head. 2:0
0:29 Pete Brodsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Greb providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:30 Harry Greb moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:44 Bob Fitzsimmons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:46 Greb follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 5:0
0:55 Bob Fitzsimmons is pinned in his own corner... 5:0
0:55 Fitzsimmons takes a cross to the head from Greb. 7:0
1:05 Greb lands a short hook to the body. 9:0
1:14 Greb bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 11:0
1:24 * Greb continues to hammer away as he holds Bob Fitzsimmons and Roman has seen enough as he issues a warning. 14:0
1:45 Greb has Fitzsimmons trapped in the left neutral corner... 14:0
1:50 It's a sweet uppercut by Greb! He snapped Fitzsimmons's head straight back with that punch! 18:0
1:50 Fitzsimmons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 18:0
1:54 There's puffiness around Fitzsimmons's left eye. 18:0
2:07 A brutal uppercut from Fitzsimmons connects to the solar plexus! 18:4
2:07 Greb was stunned by that blow! 18:4
2:20 Fitzsimmons comes in low. Greb puts a headlock on him. Roman knocks Greb's arm off Fitzsimmons's head. 18:4
2:25 Greb finally lets go of Fitzsimmons. 18:4
2:33 Greb retreats to his opponents corner... 18:4
2:38 Fitzsimmons will tie a guy up if he has to. 18:4
2:50 The fighters separate after a clinch. 18:4
2:59 Greb misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 18:4
3:00 Greb appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:4
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 19:3

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Greb's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Greb has Fitzsimmons pinned! 0:0
0:09 Greb ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 3:0
0:18 Fitzsimmons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 3:0
0:23 Greb does a great job smothering Fitzsimmons's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 3:0
0:35 Fitzsimmons tries to muscle inside but Greb clinches him. 3:0
0:44 Roman moves them apart. 3:0
0:53 Fitzsimmons misses with that punch. 3:0
0:55 Greb lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 6:0
1:00 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Bob Fitzsimmons. 6:0
1:08 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
1:08 Greb lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 8:0
1:25 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating cross! 8:4
1:25 Greb is clutching his side! 8:4
1:37 Greb traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 8:4
1:37 Greb works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 10:4
1:54 Fitzsimmons lands a hard uppercut! 10:8
1:54 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Greb is trying to hang on... 10:8
2:11 Fitzsimmons just can't find the range with that cross. 10:8
2:13 The fighters are at close quarters now as Greb lands a hook downstairs. 12:8
2:18 The swelling around Fitzsimmons's left eye is worsening. 12:8
2:30 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 12:8
2:39 Greb has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Fitzsimmons. 12:8
2:44 The Referee breaks it up... 12:8
2:53 Greb is clinching... 12:8
3:00 Now they break clean. 12:8
3:00 It looks like Greb has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:8
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Harry Greb and Fitzsimmons really went at it. 11:10

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Pete Brodsky was really animated in Greb's corner and Greb was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Fitzsimmons is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Fitzsimmons still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Greb scores with a quick hook to the head of Fitzsimmons after Fitzsimmons missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
0:26 That was a violent straight right by Greb! 6:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons was hurt by those blows! 6:0
0:30 That swelling under the left eye of Fitzsimmons is definitely getting worse. 6:0
0:41 Fitzsimmons keeps looking to get inside on Greb 6:0
0:46 Greb is really focused in this round. 6:0
0:53 Greb has his arms wrapped around Fitzsimmons... Now they separate. 6:0
0:58 Greb shoves Fitzsimmons away. 6:0
1:10 Fitzsimmons forces his way inside. 6:0
1:19 Fitzsimmons doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Greb's head? 6:4
1:19 Greb's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 6:4
1:28 Fitzsimmons has Greb pinned! 6:4
1:33 A big cross from Fitzsimmons lands with serious impact! 6:8
1:33 Greb is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:8
1:46 Oh!!! Fitzsimmons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:12
1:46 Harry Greb staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:12
1:57 Fitzsimmons is trapped in Greb's corner... 6:12
2:01 Harry Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:12
2:09 Greb scores with a rapid fire combination. 8:12
2:22 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the combination. 8:12
2:38 * That punch caught Greb clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Greb goes down after a delayed reaction to the hook by Fitzsimmons! 8:12
2:40 Roman crouches over Greb and begins to count.. 8:22
2:40 1 8:22
2:41 2 8:22
2:42 3 8:22
2:43 4 8:22
2:44 5 8:22
2:45 6 8:22
2:46 7 8:22
2:47 8 8:22
2:48 9 8:22
2:48 * Greb finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 8:22
2:48 Roman looks into Greb eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 8:22
2:48 Fitzsimmons is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 8:22
2:53 Greb is fading... 8:22
3:00 Fitzsimmons pummels Greb, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 8:26
3:00 Greb is suddenly in trouble! 8:26
3:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 8:26
3:00 The noise is deafening in the arena after that last round. Nothing like a knockdown to get the adrenaline flowing! 7:28

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 12. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons got some great advice from Kenny Adams between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Bob Fitzsimmons'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
0:07 Greb lands a short left hook to the head. 2:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 2:0
0:16 Greb backs into the upper corner. 2:0
0:20 Greb smothers Fitzsimmons's attack as Fitzsimmons tries to get off some shots inside. 2:0
0:43 Greb pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:0
0:52 Greb clamps Fitzsimmons's arms to his side and holds on until Roman breaks the hold. 2:0
1:07 Greb pushes Fitzsimmons away. 2:0
1:12 Harry Greb goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:0
1:25 Greb's jab connects to Fitzsimmons's head 6:0
1:29 Greb is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 6:0
1:34 Fitzsimmons has Greb trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:0
1:38 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:4
1:38 Greb is hurt! 6:4
1:48 Fitzsimmons bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 6:6
1:57 Fitzsimmons slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 6:9
2:11 Fitzsimmons just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Greb with a sharp combination! 6:14
2:11 Greb was staggered by those punches... 6:14
2:15 Greb is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 6:14
2:24 Greb is blocked in his own corner... 6:14
2:28 Bob Fitzsimmons grabs Greb's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Roman has to force Fitzsimmons to let go. 6:14
2:40 Roman is shouting at Fitzsimmons to break! 6:14
2:45 The fans expected an action fight, but both fighters have been very cautious all night. 6:14
2:55 Greb lands a crushing uppercut! 10:14
2:55 Fitzsimmons is dazed and he is in trouble!! 10:14
3:00 The increased swelling around the left eye of Fitzsimmons is fast becoming a hindurance. 10:14
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:14

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Pete Brodsky seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Fitzsimmons's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Fitzsimmons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Harry Greb fails to score inside. 0:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons connects with a devastating cross to the head, he hits like a Mule! 0:5
0:19 Greb is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:5
0:28 Fitzsimmons eats a short cross from Greb amd backs away. 2:5
0:38 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 2:5
0:42 Greb really buried that punch into Fitzsimmons's ribs. 6:5
0:42 Bob Fitzsimmons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:5
0:56 That right hand of Greb's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!! 10:5
0:56 Greb sent Bob Fitzsimmons reeling with that punch! 10:5
1:00 It looks like Greb and Bob Fitzsimmons both need to catch their second wind... 10:5
1:00 The swelling around Fitzsimmons's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:5
1:07 Fitzsimmons is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 10:5
1:12 There's a combination of punches from Greb that score big. 13:5
1:27 Greb landed a sharp combination that rocked Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 18:5
1:27 Fitzsimmons's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 18:5
1:32 Fitzsimmons is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 18:5
1:37 Fitzsimmons walks in to a glancing hook from Greb. 20:5
1:50 And Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a crushing combination from Greb! 24:5
1:50 Fitzsimmons was shaken by those blows! 24:5
2:04 Greb is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 24:5
2:12 Greb lands a two punch combination to the body 26:5
2:16 The swelling under Fitzsimmons's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 26:5
2:36 Fitzsimmons lands a hard hook! 26:9
2:36 Greb looks shaken! 26:9
2:46 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Greb. 29:9
2:50 Fitzsimmons's tank is just about on empty. 29:9
2:55 Fitzsimmons backs into the near right corner. 29:9
3:00 Greb continues to follow Fitzsimmons about the ring. 29:9
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 31:9

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Fitzsimmons is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Kenny Adams said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Bob Fitzsimmons has some spring in his step here in the 14th round. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons'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 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Greb's shoulder. 0:0
0:15 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:0
0:22 Greb scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 2:0
0:36 "Ruby Robert" Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 2:0
0:38 The uppercut just landed by Greb is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:0
0:51 Greb has Fitzsimmons pinned! 4:0
0:51 Not much steam behind Greb's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:0
1:05 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:0
1:09 Greb uses his shoulder to force Fitzsimmons out of the clinch. 6:0
1:14 Fitzsimmons retreats to his own corner... 6:0
1:14 Greb is working inside and scores with the hook to the side of Bob Fitzsimmons's head. 9:0
1:18 Fitzsimmons's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:0
1:31 Fitzsimmons clinches... Greb gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 9:0
1:40 * Roman steps in and admonishes "Ruby Robert" for leaning on the opponent's neck. 9:0
1:53 Fitzsimmons is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 9:0
1:56 Harry Greb goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 12:0
2:05 Greb gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Fitzsimmons. 14:0
2:15 Some nice infighting ends with Greb getting an uppercut in. 16:0
2:24 Greb scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 18:0
2:28 Fitzsimmons has to be struggling to see out of his badly swollen left eye. 18:0
2:33 Greb has Fitzsimmons trapped in the right neutral corner... 18:0
2:33 Greb wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 20:0
2:38 Roman is taking a close look at Fitzsimmons, if he doesn't respond this fight could be over. 20:0
2:43 Greb connects with a cross. 22:0
2:57 Harry Greb is forced into his own corner... 22:0
2:57 Bob Fitzsimmons catches Greb with a nice cross. 22:3
3:00 Greb appears to have this fight under control. 22:3
3:00 Round 14 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 22:2

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons's cutman worked his magic on Fitzsimmons's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:12 Roman has to pull the fighters away from each other as Fitzsimmons locks up Greb's arms. 0:0
0:27 Roman pries them apart. 0:0
0:36 Bob Fitzsimmons traps Greb's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Roman breaks it up. 0:0
0:41 * Roman is telling Fitzsimmons to quit leaning on the neck. 0:0
0:41 * Roman steps in and deducts a point from Fitzsimmons! 0:0
0:49 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Fitzsimmons got the best of it. 2:3
0:53 Fitzsimmons's left eye continues to swell and soon his vision will be completely obscured from that side. Don't be surprised if a punch he doesn't see ends the night for him. 2:3
1:05 Fitzsimmons is clinching... Greb is trying to free his gloves... They are under Fitzsimmons's arms... 2:3
1:09 Referee Roman steps in to break it up. 2:3
1:19 Fitzsimmons slides into the corner... 2:3
1:19 Greb catches Fitzsimmons with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:3
1:33 That cross from Fitzsimmons has some power behind it! 4:7
1:33 Greb appears shaken by that punch! 4:7
1:47 Fitzsimmons is holding Harry Greb tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:7
1:52 Greb pushes Fitzsimmons away. 4:7
2:01 Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:12
2:01 At least two of those shots really hurt Greb! 4:12
2:10 Greb backs into his own corner... 4:12
2:14 Bob Fitzsimmons 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. 4:12
2:25 Fitzsimmons shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Greb. 4:12
2:34 Hide the china because Fitzsimmons is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 4:12
2:43 That punch actually went behind Greb's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fitzsimmons. 4:12
2:58 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the hook. 4:12
3:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 4:12

Fight Result

Here's Ed Darien with the call...

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

Jerry Jakubco, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Harry Greb

Dave Parris, England scores the bout 142 to 142 - even

Wally Snowball, South Africa scores the bout 143 to 142 for ...

...Harry Greb

The winner, new IBO champion, and still MGMGC champion, by majority decision is Harry Greb!


Score Cards

Dave Parris Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 9 142
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 142

Jerry Jakubco Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 9 143
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 141

Wally Snowball Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 143
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 30 30 27 27 27 30 28 30 30 30 25 27 30 30 27 428
Bob Fitzsimmons 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 28 27 28 30 30 27 27 27 425


Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Bob Fitzsimmons
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 3.73 3.87
Hooks / Round 6.07 2.93
Crosses / Round 5.47 5.20
Combinations / Round 9.07 2.73
Uppercuts / Round 6.60 3.67


Punches Landed / Round 30.93 18.40
Punches Missed / Round 37.20 43.87


Punching Accuracy 45.4% 29.6%


Total Number of Fouls 2 3
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 3


Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 2 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD

[Fist of Legend]

Ezzard Charles vs Julian Jackson

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-7, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is Paul Thomas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Donald Balas (United States), Victor Cervantes (Mexico) and Ricardo Duncan (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Caro, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 15-3-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
In the blue corner: Julian Jackson - Record: 13-5-1 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nick Florio - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:17 Charles traps Jackson in the corner! 0:0
0:21 Charles fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:37 Jackson comes in low. Charles puts a headlock on him. Thomas knocks Charles's arm off Jackson's head. 0:0
0:41 Thomas is shouting at Charles to break! 0:0
0:46 Charles feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:53 Jackson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
1:00 Ezzard Charles drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
1:00 Those punches hurt Jackson and he looks to hang on. 4:0
1:17 Charles pushes Jackson then steps away from him. 4:0
1:26 Jackson wings a big left hand at Charles but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
1:38 Jackson lands a powerful combination right on the button! 4:5
1:38 Charles was shaken by those blows! 4:5
1:54 Charles drops the right hand flush on Jackson's chin! 8:5
1:54 Jackson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 8:5
2:10 Jackson is pinned in his own corner... 8:5
2:10 Charles doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Jackson. 11:5
2:38 Jackson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 16:5
2:38 At least two of those shots really hurt Jackson! 16:5
2:50 Charles pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 19:5
3:00 The fighters are at ring center... 19:5
3:00 Fans call for more action as Jackson ties up Charles. Thomas agrees with the fans and yells for Jackson to quit playing games and fight. 19:5
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 19:5
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 19:5

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Jackson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:19 Jackson's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 Charles has Jackson pinned! 0:0
0:23 Charles fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:33 Jackson lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Charles's midsection. 2:2
0:48 Charles unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 4:2
0:57 Jackson slides into his own corner... 4:2
1:02 OH! Charles landed the big hook flush! 8:2
1:02 Jackson is badly hurt! 8:2
1:11 Jackson slides into the corner... 8:2
1:15 Charles patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Jackson little room to move. 8:2
1:29 Ezzard Charles is really focused in this round. 8:2
1:33 Charles throws the hook and connects. 10:2
1:46 Charles attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 10:2
1:57 These guys are really going at it but Jackson looks to be getting the worse of it. 13:4
2:11 Charles is clinching... 13:4
2:15 Thomas separates the two... 13:4
2:26 A quick jab to the body scores for Charles 15:4
2:42 Charles doubles up with the hook to the body, but Jackson is unfazed. 17:4
2:53 Charles scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 19:4
3:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 20:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Charles misses with that hook. 0:0
0:33 Jackson connects with a violent uppercut! 0:4
0:33 Charles appears to be stunned! 0:4
0:43 He retreats into the near corner. 0:4
0:47 Jackson just landed a three punch combo! 0:8
0:47 Charles is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 0:8
1:04 Jackson is clinching... Charles is trying to free his gloves... They are under Jackson's arms... 0:8
1:08 Referee Thomas separates the two... 0:8
1:13 Jackson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:8
1:15 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:8
1:15 Charles lands a jab to Jackson's midsection 2:8
1:32 Jackson with a lead right to the head. 2:10
1:51 Julian Jackson is really focused in this round. 2:10
1:59 Charles 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. 2:10
2:01 A straight cross from Jackson gets through Charles's guard. 2:12
2:15 Julian Jackson fires a lead right that Ezzard Charles manages to avoid. 2:12
2:18 Charles continues to pop the jab 4:12
2:31 Charles brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:12
2:36 Jackson's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Charles. 7:12
2:48 Ezzard Charles scores with a quick one-two to Jackson's midsection 9:12
3:00 Jackson continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 9:12
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 11:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jackson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Charles fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:10 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:23 Julian Jackson lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 2:0
0:25 Ezzard Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:0
0:46 Considering the clinch Jackson has on Charles it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Charles pushes him away. 4:0
0:50 Charles works his way free! 4:0
0:55 Charles goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:0
1:13 Ezzard Charles forces his way inside. 6:0
1:18 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Charles blasts home a hook. 8:0
1:32 Charles lands a solid cross! 12:0
1:32 Jackson is suddenly in trouble! 12:0
1:41 Charles lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Julian Jackson. 14:0
1:50 The uppercut just landed by Jackson is a nice weapon on the inside. 14:2
2:04 Ezzard Charles is jockeying for position as he tries to force Jackson back into the corner. 14:2
2:08 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 14:2
2:24 Charles looks to work the body, but Jackson covers up nicely. 14:2
2:30 Jackson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 14:7
2:30 Ezzard Charles in on unsteady legs after those punches. 14:7
2:42 Jackson has Charles blocked in! 14:7
2:42 Both fighters let their hands go with Jackson coming out on top in that melee. 16:10
2:51 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Charles who scores with a short hook to the chest. 18:10
3:00 Charles is blocked in his opponents corner... 18:10
3:00 Jackson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 18:10
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 20:9

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Jack DeForrest knows Jackson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Julian Jackson knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:19 Julian Jackson has Charles trapped! 0:0
0:24 Jackson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 0:0
0:26 A flurry of light blows from Charles scores to the body. 2:0
0:44 OH! Charles landed the big hook flush! 6:0
0:44 That shot has Jackson hurt! 6:0
0:56 Jackson moves into the upper left corner. 6:0
1:01 Charles keeps looking to get inside on Jackson 6:0
1:05 Ezzard Charles is really focused in this round. 6:0
1:13 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:0
1:22 Ezzard Charles scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:0
1:36 Jackson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:0
1:54 Charles muscles his way inside. 8:0
1:58 Charles backs off to hitch up his trunks. 8:0
2:10 Julian Jackson retreats into a neutral corner. 8:0
2:15 Charles charges Jackson trying to get inside 8:0
2:22 Ezzard Charles gets the cross through Jackson's guard. 10:0
2:36 Jackson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Charles. 10:0
2:45 Thomas pries them apart. 10:0
2:49 Julian Jackson's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 10:0
2:53 A cross lands for Charles. Jackson didn't see that one coming. 12:0
3:00 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 12:0
3:00 Jackson just comes up short with the combination. 12:0
3:00 Charles spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 13:2

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jackson looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jack DeForrest was extremely upbeat during the break with Julian Jackson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Charles connects with a nasty cross! 4:0
0:11 Charles has Jackson in trouble after that punch! 4:0
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:21 Charles scores with quick series of shots to the body of Julian Jackson. 6:0
0:30 Ezzard Charles backs into his own corner... 6:0
0:34 Jackson connects with a vicious cross! 6:4
0:34 Charles was shaken by that blow! 6:4
0:45 Jackson unleashes a fusilade of punches to Charles's head. 6:7
0:55 Charles has been throwing the uppercut and scoring with it all night as he lands yet another short punch inside. 8:7
1:12 Ezzard Charles lands a strong uppercut! 12:7
1:12 Jackson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 12:7
1:29 Julian Jackson feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 12:7
1:34 Charles is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 15:7
1:50 That hook from Charles just missed. 15:7
1:57 Jackson scores with a tremendous left! 15:11
1:57 Charles appears to have been staggered by that punch... 15:11
2:14 Oh!!! Jackson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 15:15
2:14 Charles seems to have been hurt by that punch! 15:15
2:32 * A beautiful cross to the chin sends Charles to the canvas! 15:15
2:34 Thomas crouches over Charles as he starts the count 15:21
2:34 1 15:21
2:35 2 15:21
2:36 3 15:21
2:36 * Charles is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 15:21
2:36 Thomas looks closely at Charles who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 15:21
2:36 Jackson appears to have Charles out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Charles looks ready to go, as Jackson closes in to try and end this fight. 15:21
2:45 Charles backs into the far corner. 15:21
2:50 Jackson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 15:21
3:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 15:23

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:10 Charles has Jackson trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:0
0:14 Charles goes straight at Jackson, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:20 Jackson pins Charles in the corner! 0:0
0:24 Ezzard Charles holds his arms up in disgust as Jackson holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:33 Charles tries to get free... Here comes Thomas to break them up... 0:0
0:43 Ezzard Charles slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:43 Jackson scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:2
0:55 Jackson traps Charles in the corner! 0:2
0:59 Jackson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:2
1:06 Charles is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 0:2
1:13 Jackson clinches... Charles gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:2
1:28 Referee Thomas has to separate the two... 0:2
1:34 Charles's jab is fast and accurate. 2:2
1:38 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Charles change his style. 2:2
1:48 Jackson grabs Charles. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:2
1:57 Thomas separates them. 2:2
2:08 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:2
2:08 Charles shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 4:2
2:18 Jackson moves into a neutral corner. 4:2
2:18 Charles bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 6:2
2:32 Thomas warns Charles for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 6:2
2:41 Thomas moves them apart. 6:2
2:51 Jackson lands a devastating uppercut! 6:6
2:51 That's the punch Jackson hoped to land! Charles looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:6
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 7. 7:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Jackson has Charles cornered! 0:0
0:17 Jackson doesn't connect with the combination. 0:0
0:24 That was a violent straight right by Charles! 4:0
0:24 Jackson is reeling.. 4:0
0:28 Jackson is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 4:0
0:32 Jackson is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:0
0:35 Jackson is staying at the center of the ring. 4:0
0:40 Jackson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
0:42 Charles fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:0
0:58 Jackson lands a vicious uppercut! 6:4
0:58 Charles looks like he was hurt by that punch! 6:4
1:15 Charles is really focused in this round. 6:4
1:27 Jackson drives that short hook into Charles's midsection! 6:8
1:27 Charles is hurt! 6:8
1:39 Jackson is really focused in this round. 6:8
1:42 Charles lands a nice cross but Jackson turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 8:8
1:52 Jackson moves into a neutral corner. 8:8
1:52 Charles lands a short hook to the body. 10:8
2:09 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 10:8
2:09 Charles lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 12:8
2:22 Jackson lands a crushing uppercut! 12:12
2:22 Charles is trying to regroup after that punch... 12:12
2:43 Jackson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 12:12
2:49 Charles doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Jackson's head? 16:12
2:49 That shot landed square and Jackson felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 16:12
3:00 Jackson misses wildly with the Hook. 16:12
3:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:12
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 16:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy Caro exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 9. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Jack DeForrest was really animated in Jackson's corner and Jackson was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Charles is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:23 Jackson just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:30 Charles scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 3:0
0:39 Jackson has Charles trapped in the far neutral corner... 3:0
0:44 Charles just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 3:4
0:44 Charles was stunned by that blow! 3:4
0:59 Look out! That was a straight right by Jackson! 3:8
0:59 Charles is going to need to regroup after that blow... 3:8
1:15 A brutal hook from Charles connects to the solar plexus! 8:8
1:15 Julian Jackson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:8
1:34 Charles scores with a cross to the ribs. 10:8
1:54 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Jackson fails to score inside. 10:8
2:01 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 15:8
2:01 Jackson was hurt by those blows! 15:8
2:15 Charles can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 15:8
2:26 Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:8
2:37 Ezzard Charles lands a paralyzing cross! 19:8
2:37 Jackson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 19:8
2:51 Charles frees himself from Jackson's clutches! They move to ring center now. 19:8
2:55 Charles finds a home for his jab, keeping Julian Jackson at bay. 21:8
2:55 Ezzard Charles probably can't finish Jackson this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 21:8
3:00 It looks like Ezzard Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 21:8
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 23:8

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Ezzard Charles got some great advice from Danny Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:06 Some good body work by Charles, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:0
0:24 Jackson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Charles but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
0:30 Charles connects with a solid cross! 6:0
0:30 Jackson looks shaken! 6:0
0:48 Jackson fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:0
1:02 That uppercut from Jackson lands with some authority! 6:4
1:02 Charles is reeling after that shot! 6:4
1:15 Charles lands a hook to the ribs. 8:4
1:29 Charles lands a wicked uppercut! 12:4
1:29 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Jackson is trying to hang on... 12:4
1:45 Jackson really buried that punch into Charles's ribs. 12:8
1:45 Charles is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:8
1:55 Jackson tastes Charles's jab 14:8
2:09 Charles fires and misses. 14:8
2:16 Charles's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 14:8
2:20 Charles is really focused in this round. 14:8
2:27 Julian Jackson is holding on to Charles. He seems to be taking a breather. 14:8
2:32 The fighters separate after a clinch. 14:8
2:40 Charles backs into the left corner. 14:8
2:44 Jackson whiffs with the combination. 14:8
2:47 Charles gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 16:8
2:51 A small mouse has formed under Jackson's left eye. 16:8
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 17:7

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in excellent shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Charles digs two shots to the body and then rips Jackson with a short uppercut on the inside. 3:0
0:20 Charles snakes the jab through Jackson's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 5:0
0:29 Jackson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 5:0
0:29 Charles has Jackson pinned! 5:0
0:34 Ezzard Charles shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Jackson. 5:0
0:41 Both fighters move back to ring center. 5:0
0:41 Charles with a stiff jab. 8:0
0:53 Charles fires a jab to the body 10:0
1:06 Charles pins Jackson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 10:0
1:11 Thomas separates the two... 10:0
1:21 And Jackson tastes the power of a crushing combination from Charles! 14:0
1:21 Jackson is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 14:0
1:25 The swelling under Jackson's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 14:0
1:30 Jackson moves into a neutral corner. 14:0
1:30 Charles scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 16:0
1:40 Jackson retreats into a neutral corner. 16:0
1:40 Charles lands a stinging jab. 18:0
1:52 Charles is really focused in this round. 18:0
1:57 Charles flicks a jab to Jackson's stomach 20:0
2:06 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 20:0
2:06 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Charles lands a short uppercut to the chin of Jackson. 22:0
2:11 There appears to be increased swelling under Jackson's left eye. 22:0
2:23 Jackson leaves the jab just short. 22:0
2:30 Charles catches Jackson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 26:0
2:30 Jackson looks stunned! 26:0
2:35 Julian Jackson has too much heart for his own good. This is how fighters end up seriously hurt and Thomas has to be thinking about calling a halt to this beating. 26:0
2:42 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 26:0
2:45 Charles moves into the left corner. 26:0
2:49 Jackson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 26:4
2:49 That series of punches rocked Charles and he looks to be in trouble. 26:4
3:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 26:4
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 11. 27:4

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:06 Jackson'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 Jackson lands a brutal cross! 0:4
0:12 That punch really rocked Charles! 0:4
0:20 Jackson received a pep talk from Jack DeForrest before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:4
0:21 Jackson eats a jab from Ezzard Charles 2:4
0:25 Jackson's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 12. 2:4
0:35 Jackson just can't find the range with that uppercut. 2:4
0:37 Charles scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Julian Jackson. 4:4
1:02 Ezzard Charles landed a sharp combination that rocked Jackson back on his heels! 8:4
1:02 Jackson takes a vicious series of punches from Charles and he is hurt! 8:4
1:16 Charles takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 8:8
1:16 Charles is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 8:8
1:27 Jackson is blocked in his own corner... 8:8
1:27 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Charles digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Jackson. 10:8
1:32 It seems every shot Julian Jackson takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 10:8
1:36 Charles pushes Jackson away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 13:8
1:58 * Jackson takes a hard uppercut right on the button and hes down! 13:8
2:00 Thomas motions Charles to a neutral corner and starts the count. 21:8
2:00 1 21:8
2:01 2 21:8
2:02 Jackson is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 21:8
2:03 4 21:8
2:04 5 21:8
2:05 6 21:8
2:06 7 21:8
2:07 8 21:8
2:08 9 21:8
2:09 10! 21:8
2:09 * Thats it! The fight is over and Jackson has still not moved as the medical staff rushes in to check on him. Charles takes the victory here in 12 with a thunderous knockout. 21:8

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Damian Pinto is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still IBF, WBC, WBO champion by knockout at the 2:14 mark in Round 12 is...

Ezzard Charles!


Score Cards

Donald Balas Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 10 10 10 107
Julian Jackson 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 101

Victor Cervantes Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 10 10 10 107
Julian Jackson 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 101

Ricardo Duncan Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 10 10 10 107
Julian Jackson 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 101

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 30 30 27 30 30 24 30 30 30 30 30 321
Julian Jackson 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 27 27 27 27 303


Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Julian Jackson
Knockdowns scored 1 1


Jabs / Round 7.75 2.00
Hooks / Round 6.00 2.92
Crosses / Round 7.58 3.25
Combinations / Round 7.67 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 6.67 3.50


Punches Landed / Round 35.67 13.67
Punches Missed / Round 21.08 51.08


Punching Accuracy 62.8% 21.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Tommy Ryan Saul Alvarez 1:1 Tommy Ryan UD 15 15
Preliminary 1 Ray Leonard Stanley Ketchel 1:1 Ray Leonard MD 15 15
Preliminary 2 Jimmy Bivins Maurice Hope 1:1 Jimmy Bivins KO 10 15
Support Bout Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Pernell Whitaker 2:3 Pernell Whitaker TKO 8 15
Co-Feature Harry Greb Bob Fitzsimmons 1:1 Harry Greb MD 15 15
Main Event Ezzard Charles Julian Jackson 3:2 Ezzard Charles KO 12 15

[Crease]

A boxing masterclass there from Ezzard Charles, can't complain about the result.