HW Season Week 7 fights 25-30 (World titles)

[Fist of Legend]

Buster Mathis vs Buster Douglas

Fight info: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, United States, 2018-5-28, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Renato Caddeo (San Marino), Remigio Ruggeri (Italy) and Orlando Sam (Panama), ring card girl is Jordan Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Buster Mathis - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mickey Duff - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Buster Douglas - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:15 Douglas looks to work the body, but Buster Mathis covers up nicely. 0:0
0:17 Douglas takes a combination from Mathis. 2:0
0:30 Buster Mathis flicks a jab to Douglas's stomach 4:0
0:42 Douglas is motioning with his gloves for Mathis to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 4:0
0:49 Mathis drops the right hand flush on Douglas's chin! 9:0
0:49 Douglas takes a step back, obviously hurt! 9:0
1:04 Douglas slides into a neutral corner... 9:0
1:08 Mathis leaves the jab just short. 9:0
1:11 Douglas gets in a lead cross to Buster Mathis's body. 9:2
1:29 Douglas has freed himself from Mathis. They move quickly to ring center. 9:2
1:48 Mathis moves into the left corner. 9:2
1:52 Douglas traps Mathis's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 9:2
2:01 Cotton separates them. 9:2
2:13 Douglas wings a big left hand at Mathis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:2
2:16 Mathis lands a short left hook to the head. 11:2
2:30 Mathis's misses as Douglas backpedals away. 11:2
2:42 Douglas misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:2
2:44 Mathis lands the lead cross. 13:2
3:00 Douglas does a great job of moving as Mathis tries to work inside. 13:2
3:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 13:3

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Douglas looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Mathis holds his arms up in disgust as Douglas holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:20 Mathis works his way free! 0:0
0:24 Jimmy Montoya was extremely upbeat during the break with Douglas providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:25 Douglas has Mathis blocked in! 0:0
0:25 Douglas lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:2
0:39 Mathis scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:2
0:39 Douglas looks shaken! 4:2
0:54 Douglas has Mathis cornered! 4:2
0:54 Douglas fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:4
1:11 Douglas traps Mathis in the corner! 4:4
1:15 Douglas traps Mathis's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Cotton breaks it up. 4:4
1:26 Cotton is shouting at Buster Douglas to break! 4:4
1:31 Mathis scores to Douglas's midsection with a combination. 6:4
1:45 Mathis uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Douglas tries vainly to score. 6:4
1:51 Mathis is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 6:4
1:56 Douglas has Buster Mathis pinned! 6:4
2:01 Douglas is moving like a ghost out there, as Mathis trys in vain to corner him 6:4
2:09 Mathis has Douglas trapped in the far left neutral corner... 6:4
2:09 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Douglas seemed to get the better of it. 8:7
2:23 Douglas takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 12:7
2:23 That's the shot Mathis hoped to land! Douglas looks bad after that series of blows. 12:7
2:32 Mathis doesn't have to look for Douglas this round as He is right there in front of him. 12:7
2:40 Douglas moves to the center of the Ring taunting Mathis with his hands by his sides. 12:7
2:44 Mathis pins Douglas in the corner! 12:7
2:49 Mathis throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 12:7
2:51 There's a combination of punches from Douglas that score big. 12:10
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mathis looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Mathis connects with a wicked hook to the head. 3:0
0:23 Jimmy Montoya was really animated in Douglas's corner and Douglas was nodding in agreement. 3:0
0:28 Douglas misses wildly with the hook. 3:0
0:30 Mathis throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 5:0
0:47 Mathis feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 5:0
0:56 Douglas just misses with a huge shot as Buster Mathis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:0
1:08 Douglas is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 5:0
1:12 The action slows for the moment. 5:0
1:19 Douglas usues his legs to avoid Mathis's punches. 5:0
1:31 Douglas can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:0
1:39 Douglas doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 5:2
1:53 He tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:2
1:59 Mathis is really focused in this round. 5:2
2:07 Douglas is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:2
2:22 Douglas misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
2:28 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 5:2
2:35 Douglas retreats to his own corner... 5:2
2:40 Douglas picks off the jab thrown by Mathis. 5:2
2:42 Douglas feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Mathis's chin. 5:4
2:42 * And now Mathis is bleeding from that last punch! 5:5
2:42 * Mathis keeps wiping the blood from under his right eye with his glove. The cut shouldn't be bothering him that much. 5:5
2:56 Mathis fires a lead right that Douglas manages to avoid. 5:5
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 6:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mathis looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Mathis's corner men does a nice job on Mathis's cut under the right eye. You wouldn't even know that Mathis had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:13 Mathis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:20 Mickey Duff not only gave Mathis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Douglas. Now it's up to Mathis to implement it. 0:0
0:20 Mathis pins Douglas in the corner! 0:0
0:20 Douglas is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 3:2
0:37 Douglas cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Buster Mathis had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:2
0:49 Douglas throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mathis but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:2
0:51 Douglas tastes Mathis's jab 5:2
1:08 Mathis attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 5:2
1:14 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 5:2
1:27 Mathis is trying to free his gloves from under Douglas's gloves. 5:2
1:36 Mathis tries to get free... Here comes Cotton to break them up... 5:2
1:43 Mathis connects with a cross. 7:2
1:52 Mathis retreats into the right corner. 7:2
1:52 Buster Douglas misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 7:4
2:12 Douglas's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 7:4
2:20 Mathis looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 7:4
2:26 Douglas looks to his corner. 7:4
2:30 Mathis backs into the near right corner. 7:4
2:35 Buster Douglas tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:4
2:42 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 7:4
2:42 Mathis moves in and scores with a quick jab. 9:4
2:54 Buster Mathis is really focused in this round. 9:4
2:57 Douglas is trapped in his own corner... 9:4
3:00 You would think Douglas had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Buster Mathis looked trying to score there! 9:4
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Cotton to step in. 9:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Montoya seemed to pump up Douglas between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Douglas fires a left hand that Mathis takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:18 A brutal hook from Mathis connects to the solar plexus! 4:0
0:18 Douglas is clutching his side! 4:0
0:31 Mathis gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Douglas backs away. 7:0
0:45 The fighters are tied up. Mathis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:0
0:49 Mathis and Douglas each take a step back. 7:0
0:53 Douglas's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 7:0
0:56 Douglas retreats into a neutral corner. 7:0
1:01 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Mathis rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 7:0
1:15 * Douglas drives home a brutal combination to Mathis's head and down he goes!!! 7:0
1:18 Cotton starts counting... 7:7
1:18 1 7:7
1:19 2 7:7
1:20 3 7:7
1:21 4 7:7
1:22 5 7:7
1:22 * Mathis beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 7:7
1:22 Cotton wipes Mathis's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Mathis nods his head and the action resumes. 7:7
1:22 Douglas is raining blows down on Mathis, who is obviously hurt. Douglas wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 7:7
1:35 That punch actually went behind Mathis's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Douglas. 7:7
1:46 Douglas connects with a vicious cross! 7:11
1:46 Mathis seems to have been hurt by that punch! 7:11
1:55 Mathis backs into a neutral corner. 7:11
2:00 Douglas lands a solid hook! 7:15
2:00 Mathis is gasping for air!! 7:15
2:17 Douglas back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Mathis. 7:15
2:22 Buster Douglas lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 7:17
2:22 Mathis is badly stunned and Douglas will try to finish him off here in the 5th round! 7:17
2:35 Douglas misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:17
2:51 Douglas is challenging Mathis to fight him and quit clinching. 7:17
3:00 Cotton breaks them up... 7:17
3:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 7:18

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Douglas got some great advice from Jimmy Montoya between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:13 Mathis just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:22 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Mathis who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
0:42 Douglas is holding... 2:0
0:51 Cotton moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
0:55 Mathis fires a light jab to the stomach 4:0
1:05 Douglas slides into the corner... 4:0
1:09 Mathis pins Douglas's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:0
1:18 Cotton pries them apart. 4:0
1:27 Buster Douglas doesn't connect with the jab. 4:0
1:39 Mathis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:0
1:41 It looks like Mathis has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. 4:0
1:51 Mathis pins Douglas's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
2:00 Mathis pushes Douglas away. 4:0
2:09 Mathis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Douglas flush! 8:0
2:09 Douglas was shaken by those blows! 8:0
2:23 Mathis fires a volley of punches but Douglas was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:0
2:29 Douglas lands a wicked hook! 8:4
2:29 Mathis is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 8:4
2:42 Buster Mathis gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Douglas with an uppercut. 10:4
2:51 Mathis scores with a hook to the side of the head. 12:4
2:55 Douglas is starting to fatigue... 12:4
3:00 It looks like Buster Mathis has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. Jordan Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 12:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Mathis's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Douglas got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Montoya's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Douglas is off target with that jab. 0:0
0:18 Douglas catches Mathis with a right hand to the face. 0:2
0:30 Douglas goes downstairs with a quick combination. 0:4
0:46 Mathis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:4
0:48 Douglas flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:6
0:57 Douglas put on a good show in his last fight but right now his performance is a bit flat. 0:6
1:01 * Cotton is telling Mathis to quit rabbit punching. 2:6
1:26 Mathis tries to drop the right hand over the top but Buster Douglas ducks under it. 2:6
1:28 A lead right scores big for Douglas. He stunned Mathis with that one. 2:9
1:37 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 2:9
1:45 Mathis throws a flurry of punches but Douglas either blocks or slips them. 2:9
1:52 Mathis is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:9
1:56 OH! Buster Douglas landed the big hook flush! 2:14
1:56 Mathis is hurt! 2:14
2:06 Douglas lands a hook to the ribs. 2:16
2:29 Mathis works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:16
2:34 Mathis has Buster Douglas trapped! 2:16
2:39 Mathis fires and misses. 2:16
2:53 That uppercut from Douglas lands with some authority! 2:20
2:53 Mathis appears to be stunned! 2:20
2:53 It looks like Douglas has reopened Mathis's previous wound because Mathis is now bleeding once again. 2:20
2:53 Blood is running from under the right eye of Mathis again. 2:20
3:00 Mathis misses wildly with the Hook. 2:20
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 7. 3:21

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Mathis has the cut under the right eye under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:11 That hook by Mathis jarred Douglas! 4:0
0:11 Buster Douglas looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:20 Mathis's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:20 Mathis scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 7:0
0:35 Douglas's jab is landing with some authority. 7:3
0:52 Mathis fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:3
1:10 Douglas pushes Mathis away, looking for more space to work in. 7:3
1:18 Mathis just can't find the range with that combination. 7:3
1:34 Douglas moves into a neutral corner. 7:3
1:39 Mathis misses with that cross. 7:3
1:49 The fighters are taking an extended breather. 7:3
1:59 Mathis is clinching... Douglas is trying to free his gloves... They are under Mathis's arms... 7:3
2:04 Referee Cotton separates the two... 7:3
2:16 Buster Mathis lets his hands go inside, but Douglas protects his body well. 7:3
2:24 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 7:3
2:29 There's a hard shot off the top of Douglas's head! 11:3
2:29 That's the punch Mathis hoped to land! Douglas looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 11:3
2:42 Mathis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 11:3
2:49 Douglas slides into a neutral corner... 11:3
2:54 Mathis grabs Douglas. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 11:3
2:58 Mathis finally lets go of Douglas. 11:3
3:00 Mathis appears to have this fight under control. 11:3
3:00 Cotton motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 11:3

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Mathis backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Douglas lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Mathis. 0:2
0:11 Mathis is slowing up... 0:2
0:16 Douglas was hearing it from Jimmy Montoya between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:2
0:24 Mathis traps Buster Douglas's gloves under his arms, forcing Cotton to break them up. 0:2
0:29 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
0:40 Douglas is blocked in his own corner... 0:2
0:44 Mathis tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Douglas. 0:2
0:47 Thats a nice right hand from Douglas. 0:4
0:59 Mathis snaps Douglas's head back with a jolting uppercut. 3:4
1:04 It looks like Douglas and Mathis are slowing up... 3:4
1:22 Mathis wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Douglas's defense. 3:4
1:24 Buster Mathis walks into a hard jab from Douglas 3:7
1:41 Buster Douglas lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mathis. 3:7
1:53 That was a violent straight right by Mathis! 7:7
1:53 At least two of those shots really hurt Douglas! 7:7
2:08 Mathis slips out of a corner, as Douglas attempts to trap him. 7:7
2:21 Mathis really buried that punch into Douglas's ribs. 11:7
2:21 That series of punches rocked Douglas and he looks to be in trouble. 11:7
2:33 Douglas fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Mathis. He rocked him with that one. 11:10
2:38 Mathis is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 11:10
2:51 That hook from Mathis snapped Douglas's head back violently! 15:10
2:51 Douglas's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 15:10
2:55 Both fighters look fatigued... 15:10
3:00 Mathis is keeping away from the ropes. 15:10
3:00 Mathis telegraphed that shot and Douglas ducks under it easily. 15:10
3:00 Mathis seems to have done enough to win this fight. 15:10
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 15:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Douglas moves into the near corner. 0:0
0:12 Douglas is protecting the body nicely as Buster Mathis fails to score inside. 0:0
0:22 There's some nice hand speed. Mathis fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:0
0:32 Mathis traps Douglas in the corner! 2:0
0:36 Mathis just landed a three punch combo! 6:0
0:36 Douglas took far too many hard shots from Mathis in that flurry and he is hurt! 6:0
0:45 Mathis slips inside and lands a hook. 8:0
1:03 Mathis fires and misses. 8:0
1:05 Douglas caught Buster Mathis square with that uppercut. 8:3
1:19 Douglas takes a heavy combination downstairs. 13:3
1:19 Douglas was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 13:3
1:35 Mathis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Douglas blocks it. 13:3
1:43 Mathis's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 13:3
1:50 Mathis is giving Douglas a lot of side-to-side movement. 13:3
2:00 Mathis just comes up short with the combination. 13:3
2:08 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 13:3
2:12 Mathis grabs and holds Douglas... 13:3
2:21 Mathis uses his shoulder to force Douglas out of the clinch. 13:3
2:30 Mathis circles around the ring. 13:3
2:43 He lands a strong cross! 17:3
2:43 Douglas was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 17:3
2:52 A cross lands for Mathis. Douglas didn't see that one coming. 19:3
3:00 Douglas backs into the left corner. 19:3
3:00 Mathis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Douglas had his elbows tucked in nicely. 19:3
3:00 Mathis appears to have this fight under control. 19:3
3:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 21:3

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Dean Stone is ready with the call...

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

Renato Caddeo, San Marino scores the bout 95 to 94 for Buster Douglas

Orlando Sam, Panama scores it 95 to 95

Remigio Ruggeri, Italy scores the bout 95 to 94 for ...

...Buster Douglas

Your winner by majority decision is Buster Douglas!


Score Cards

Renato Caddeo Round Total
San Marino 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Buster Mathis 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 10 10 10 94
Buster Douglas 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 95

Remigio Ruggeri Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Buster Mathis 10 9 10 10 8 9 9 10 9 10 94
Buster Douglas 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 95

Orlando Sam Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Buster Mathis 10 10 10 10 8 9 9 10 9 10 95
Buster Douglas 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Buster Mathis 30 28 29 30 24 27 27 30 28 30 283
Buster Douglas 27 29 29 27 30 30 30 27 29 27 285


Statistics
Categories Buster Mathis Buster Douglas
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 4.20 5.60
Hooks / Round 3.90 2.80
Crosses / Round 4.20 3.40
Combinations / Round 5.20 2.30
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 2.80


Punches Landed / Round 21.30 16.90
Punches Missed / Round 61.10 36.20


Punching Accuracy 25.8% 31.8%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Rabbit Punching 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 under right eye 2 / 1 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0


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


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


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[Fist of Legend]

Juan Carlos Gomez vs Marco Huck

Fight info: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, United States, 2018-5-28, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Earl Morton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Oren Shellenberger (United States), Don O'Neil (United States) and John Keane (England), ring card girl is Amber Miller, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Juan Carlos Gomez - Record: 5-1-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gregorio Benitez - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: Marco Huck - Record: 4-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:11 Gomez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:13 Huck lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
0:25 Huck has promised a good showing tonight. 0:2
0:32 Gomez connects with a vicious combination! 5:2
0:32 Huck is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 5:2
0:44 Gomez lands a nicely timed hook to Huck's jaw from the outside. 8:2
0:54 Gomez slides into a neutral corner... 8:2
0:58 Huck is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 8:2
1:04 Gomez lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 10:2
1:18 Gomez misses wildly with the hook. 10:2
1:30 Gomez and Huck are in a clinch, Morton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:2
1:34 Morton moves in to break the clinch. 10:2
1:39 Gomez steals a quick glance at his corner. 10:2
1:51 Good work by Huck as he comes out on top in that exchange. 12:5
2:00 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 12:5
2:04 Huck slides along the far ropes. 12:5
2:10 * Juan Carlos Gomez is told to watch the low blows by Morton. 14:5
2:28 Gomez pushes Huck back to gain room to punch. 14:5
2:35 Gomez lands a crushing cross! 18:5
2:35 Huck is suddenly in trouble! 18:5
2:50 Gomez works his way in and leans on Huck... 18:5
3:00 Now they break clean. 18:5
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 17:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Huck looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Gregorio Benitez was extremely upbeat during the break with Gomez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 That cross from Huck lands with some authority! 0:4
0:12 Huck has Gomez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:4
0:26 Gomez takes a heavy cross downstairs. 0:8
0:26 That shot has Gomez hurt! 0:8
0:42 Huck's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:8
0:52 Huck moves into the far left corner. 0:8
0:56 Gomez lands a vicious hook! 4:8
0:56 Gomez has Huck hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:8
1:10 Huck has Gomez blocked in! 4:8
1:14 Huck lands a wicked uppercut! 4:12
1:14 That punch really rocked Gomez! 4:12
1:28 Gomez pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:12
1:41 Marco Huck lands a devastating uppercut! 4:17
1:41 Gomez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:17
1:54 Gomez is either lucky or has radar. Marco Huck's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:17
2:05 That combination from Huck has some power behind it! 4:22
2:05 Gomez is out on his feet after that violent combination! 4:22
2:23 Huck fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:22
2:34 He lands a solid uppercut! 4:26
2:34 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Gomez is trying to hang on... 4:26
2:52 Huck's misses as Gomez backpedals away. 4:26
3:00 Marco Huck lets his hands go inside, but Gomez protects his body well. 4:26
3:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Morton jumps between them. 5:27

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amber Miller exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Huck's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Gomez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:19 Huck lands a hard uppercut! 0:4
0:19 Gomez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:28 Huck lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Gomez on the end of that punch. 0:6
0:45 Marco Huck is clinching... 0:6
0:55 Gomez works his way free! 0:6
1:00 Huck is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:6
1:08 Oh!!! Gomez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:6
1:08 Marco Huck is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 4:6
1:18 Huck traps Gomez in the corner! 4:6
1:22 Marco Huck pins Gomez's arms. Now they move apart. 4:6
1:27 The Referee breaks it up... 4:6
1:39 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Gomez! 4:6
1:49 Fighters are exchanging blows! Huck scored more on that exchange. 6:9
2:00 Huck is really focused in this round. 6:9
2:07 Juan Carlos Gomez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Huck flush! 10:9
2:07 Marco Huck seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 10:9
2:21 Huck's not even close with the uppercut. 10:9
2:23 Gomez lands a brutal cross to head of Huck. 13:9
2:33 Gomez has Huck trapped! 13:9
2:33 Gomez drills Huck with a solid jab. 15:9
2:46 Gomez lands two hard body shots that made Huck grunt. 18:9
3:00 Gomez has Huck trapped in the right neutral corner... 18:9
3:00 Gomez has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 18:9
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Gomez and Huck really went at it. 18:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Huck lands a powerful combination right on the button! 0:4
0:17 Gomez was staggered by those punches! 0:4
0:21 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:30 Huck retreats into the left corner. 0:4
0:34 Gomez is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Huck attempts to move inside on him. 0:4
0:47 Huck frees himself from Gomez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:4
0:57 Gomez ties up Huck... 0:4
1:09 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:4
1:19 The fighters are tangled up inside. Huck has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:6
1:32 Huck is really focused in this round. 0:6
1:41 Gomez clinches... Huck gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:6
1:45 Morton separates them. 0:6
1:49 Huck looks to his corner. 0:6
1:53 Huck backs into the left corner. 0:6
1:53 Gomez drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 3:6
2:02 Gomez rams the jab into the chest of Huck. He's making very effective use of that punch. 6:6
2:17 Gomez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:6
2:24 A big combination from Huck lands with serious impact! 6:10
2:24 That's the shot Huck hoped to land! Gomez looks bad after that series of blows. 6:10
2:41 Huck is backed into his opponents corner... 6:10
2:45 The quickness and footwork of Juan Carlos Gomez is definitely keeping Huck off balance. 6:10
2:52 Gomez scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 8:10
3:00 The action is back in the center of the ring. 8:10
3:00 Gomez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Huck's defense. 8:10
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 9:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:12 Gomez is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:18 Juan Carlos Gomez drives the hook home. 3:0
0:27 Gregorio Benitez knows Gomez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 3:0
0:27 Gomez scores with a piston-like jab. 6:0
0:37 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 6:0
0:41 Gomez throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Huck's jaw. 8:0
0:57 Gomez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Huck. 8:0
1:09 Gomez grabs Huck's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Morton has to force Gomez to let go. 8:0
1:24 Referee Morton has to separate the two... 8:0
1:34 The fighters are tied up. Gomez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:0
1:38 Gomez finally lets go of Huck. 8:0
1:44 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 10:2
1:54 Huck is trapped in the corner... 10:2
1:54 Juan Carlos Gomez straightens Huck up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 13:2
2:03 Huck gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 13:2
2:03 The fighters are trading punches and Gomez seems to have won that exchange. 16:4
2:16 Gomez is forced into his opponents corner... 16:4
2:16 Huck lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 16:6
2:28 Gomez digs a short hook to ribs of Huck. 18:6
2:46 Gomez lands a paralyzing uppercut! 22:6
2:46 That's the punch Gomez hoped to land! Marco Huck looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 22:6
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 5 comes to an end. 21:7

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Gomez slides into the corner... 0:0
0:21 Gomez is protecting the body nicely as Huck fails to score inside. 0:0
0:24 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:28 Huck got some great advice from Orlando Cuellar between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:29 Huck works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
0:40 Huck pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:4
0:54 Huck pins Gomez's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
0:59 Huck uses his shoulder to force Gomez out of the clinch. 0:4
1:10 They are back in the center of the ring once again 0:4
1:15 Huck fires a left hand that Juan Carlos Gomez takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
1:22 Gomez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Marco Huck's head? 4:4
1:22 That blast sent Huck reeling into the ropes! 4:4
1:35 Gomez comes in low. Huck puts a headlock on him. Morton knocks Marco Huck's arm off Gomez's head. 4:4
1:46 Gomez pushes Huck away. 4:4
1:55 Marco Huck is literally dancing circles around Gomez this round. 4:4
2:03 Gomez steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:4
2:05 Gomez finds a home for his jab, keeping Huck at bay. 6:4
2:22 Gomez looks to work the body, but Huck covers up nicely. 6:4
2:24 Huck goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 6:6
2:36 Gomez lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Huck. 9:6
2:46 Huck is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 9:6
2:54 Gomez usues his legs to avoid Huck's punches. 9:6
2:56 Gomez scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 11:6
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 6. 11:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Orlando Cuellar seemed to pump up Huck between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Gomez is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Huck's defense. 0:0
0:12 Huck is losing his legs... 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Huck throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gomez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:33 Gomez really buried that punch into Huck's ribs. 4:0
0:33 Huck in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:41 Huck is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:0
0:48 Gomez isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Marco Huck fits. 4:0
0:53 Gomez is really focused in this round. 4:0
0:57 Huck moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
1:01 Gomez is moving like a ghost out there, as Huck trys in vain to corner him 4:0
1:06 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 4:0
1:09 Gomez pins Huck in the corner! 4:0
1:14 Gomez connects square to Huck's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 9:0
1:14 Marco Huck seems to have been hurt by that punch! 9:0
1:18 Huck is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 9:0
1:29 Gomez takes a cross to the ribs. 9:2
1:41 Huck lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 9:4
1:58 Huck backs into a neutral corner. 9:4
1:58 Gomez's cross finds a home on Huck's jaw. 11:4
2:10 Gomez is keeping away from the ropes. 11:4
2:10 Gomez throws another good combination that temporarily slows Huck. 13:4
2:28 Huck clamps Gomez's arms to his side and holds on until Morton breaks the hold. 13:4
2:32 Referee Morton separates the two... 13:4
2:38 Huck with a right to the body 13:6
2:50 Gomez is really focused in this round. 13:6
2:53 Huck scores with a cross to the belly. 13:8
3:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 15:7

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:19 Gomez looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:29 Huck shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:42 Marco Huck has Gomez pinned! 0:2
0:42 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Gomez seemed to get the better of it. 3:4
0:57 Gomez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 3:8
0:57 That series of punches rocked Gomez and he looks to be in trouble. 3:8
1:07 Gomez retreats into a neutral corner. 3:8
1:11 Morton yells at the fighters to separate but Huck and Gomez are a tangle of arms. 3:8
1:16 Morton pries them apart. 3:8
1:25 Huck fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:8
1:46 That was a violent straight right by Huck! 3:12
1:46 Those punches hurt Gomez and he looks to hang on. 3:12
2:03 Huck misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:12
2:05 Gomez throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Huck. 6:12
2:21 Gomez's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 6:12
2:29 Huck has Gomez cornered! 6:12
2:34 Gomez is trying to free his gloves from under Huck's gloves. 6:12
2:38 * Morton is telling Huck he wants a clean break. 6:12
2:55 Gomez quickly pulls at his trunks. 6:12
3:00 Gomez is pinned in his own corner... 6:12
3:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:12
3:00 Morton steps in and breaks it up. 6:12
3:00 It looks like Gomez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:12
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 6:12

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gomez's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:17 A hard jab lands from Huck 0:3
0:26 Whatever Gregorio Benitez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gomez has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:3
0:31 Gomez lands a crushing uppercut! 5:3
0:31 Gomez sent Huck reeling with that punch! 5:3
0:45 Huck fires and misses. 5:3
0:51 Gomez is really focused in this round. 5:3
1:00 Huck lands a strong cross! 5:7
1:00 Gomez was shaken by that blow! 5:7
1:16 Huck is clinching... Gomez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Huck's arms... 5:7
1:25 Morton separates the two... 5:7
1:34 Huck grabs Gomez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:7
1:39 Morton has to separate the two... 5:7
1:44 Gomez slides into his own corner... 5:7
1:48 Huck misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 5:7
1:57 Huck flicks a jab to Juan Carlos Gomez's stomach 5:9
2:07 Gomez retreats into the far corner. 5:9
2:11 Juan Carlos Gomez is getting frustrated as Huck continues to hold on to him. Gomez is punching Huck's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Morton pushes the fighters apart. 5:9
2:16 * Morton cautions Marco Huck for striking with his his shoulder. 5:9
2:25 Gomez is starting to suck wind... 5:9
2:34 Huck is holding Gomez tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:9
2:38 Morton has to break them apart. 5:9
2:48 Huck grabs and holds Gomez... 5:9
2:53 * Gomez is using that shoulder like a third arm and Morton is letting him know he better clean it up. 5:9
3:00 Gomez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:9
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 5:9

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gomez and Huck square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Orlando Cuellar was really animated in Huck's corner and Huck was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Huck has Gomez trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:0
0:07 Huck scores to the body with a jab 0:2
0:21 Juan Carlos Gomez picks off the jab thrown by Huck. 0:2
0:29 Gomez has Huck trapped! 0:2
0:29 Gomez blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Huck and you could see him wince in pain. 3:2
0:45 Huck scores with a winging right! Gomez's head snapped back violently with that punch! 3:6
0:45 How is Gomez standing after that? 3:6
1:02 Huck connects with a solid cross! 3:11
1:02 Gomez's knee almost touched the canvas... 3:11
1:19 Huck drives that short hook into Gomez's midsection! 3:15
1:19 Juan Carlos Gomez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 3:15
1:23 Both fighters are breathing hard... 3:15
1:23 It appears as if Gomez has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 3:15
1:28 Gomez moves into a neutral corner. 3:15
1:33 Huck grabs Gomez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:15
1:45 * Huck is being warned for using the shoulder. Morton is letting the judges know. 3:15
2:03 Huck tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:15
2:05 A hard uppercut from Gomez lands flush. 6:15
2:19 Huck lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gomez. 6:15
2:26 Huck is staying at the center of the ring. 6:15
2:30 Huck fires a lead right that Juan Carlos Gomez manages to avoid. 6:15
2:33 Gomez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:15
2:53 Morton warns Gomez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:15
2:58 Morton separates the two fighters. 8:15
3:00 * Huck seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 8:15
3:00 Round 10 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:13

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Huck is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:12 Gomez is challenging Huck to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:17 Huck shoves Gomez away. 0:0
0:21 Gomez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Gregorio Benitez's instructions work. 0:0
0:27 Gomez cranks up the hook and connects to Marco Huck's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:27 Huck looks stunned! 4:0
0:41 Juan Carlos Gomez throws a flurry of punches but Huck either blocks or slips them. 4:0
0:43 Huck connects with a cross. 4:2
0:57 Huck swings...and misses. 4:2
0:59 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Gomez lands a short uppercut to the chin of Huck. 6:2
1:13 Huck misses wildly with the Hook. 6:2
1:15 Gomez lands a pair of short left hands just above the waist line. 8:2
1:26 Gomez launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Marco Huck's jaw. Gomez is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 10:2
1:39 Considering the clinch Huck has on Juan Carlos Gomez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Gomez pushes him away. 10:2
1:50 Huck pushes Gomez away. 10:2
2:01 Marco Huck wraps up Gomez... Neither fighter will break... 10:2
2:10 * Huck is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 10:2
2:31 Huck telegraphed that shot and Gomez ducks under it easily. 10:2
2:38 Gomez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:2
2:40 Huck plants a hard cross in Gomez's midsection. 10:5
2:55 Huck misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:5
3:00 Gomez slides into the corner... 10:5
3:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 11 sounds. 10:3

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Gomez received a pep talk from Gregorio Benitez before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Gomez holds his arms up in disgust as Huck holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:26 Huck and Juan Carlos Gomez each take a step back. 0:0
0:31 Marco Huck has Gomez pinned! 0:0
0:35 Huck misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:38 Some nice infighting ends with Gomez getting an uppercut in. 2:0
0:50 Huck pins Gomez in the corner! 2:0
0:55 Gomez does a great job of moving as Huck tries to work inside. 2:0
0:57 Gomez's jab is fast and accurate. 4:0
1:10 Gomez is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:13 Huck slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
1:18 Morton has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gomez locks up Huck's arms. 4:0
1:27 Morton is shouting at Gomez to break! 4:0
1:36 Huck wings a big left hand at Gomez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
1:38 Gomez feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 6:0
1:48 Gomez lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Huck. 9:0
1:48 Huck comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Gomez leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 9:0
2:04 Gomez is really focused in this round. 9:0
2:12 Gomez looks for a breather; he grabs Huck and holds on. Huck pushes Gomez off and looks for an opening. 9:0
2:21 Morton breaks them up... 9:0
2:30 Huck will tie a guy up if he has to. 9:0
2:35 Gomez tries to get free... Here comes Morton to break them up... 9:0
2:50 Huck's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 9:0
3:00 Gomez ties up Huck. Why would he want to clinch now? 9:0
3:00 Referee Morton steps in to break it up. 9:0
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. 8:0

Fight Result

Let's go to Ed Darien for the call...

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

Oren Shellenberger, United States scores the bout 115 to 113

Don O'Neil, United States sees the fight 115 to 113

John Keane, England scores it 115 to 113

The winner and still IBO champion by unanimous decision is Juan Carlos Gomez!


Score Cards

Oren Shellenberger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Juan Carlos Gomez 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 115
Marco Huck 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 113

Don O'Neil Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Juan Carlos Gomez 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 115
Marco Huck 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 113

John Keane Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Juan Carlos Gomez 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 115
Marco Huck 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 113

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Juan Carlos Gomez 30 27 30 27 30 30 30 27 27 27 30 30 345
Marco Huck 27 30 27 30 27 27 27 30 30 30 27 27 339


Statistics
Categories Juan Carlos Gomez Marco Huck
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.75 3.83
Hooks / Round 5.17 4.08
Crosses / Round 4.42 5.42
Combinations / Round 4.42 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 2.67


Punches Landed / Round 23.25 19.00
Punches Missed / Round 27.08 53.92


Punching Accuracy 46.2% 26.1%


Total Number of Fouls 2 4
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Using Shoulder 1 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2 3


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


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 2 / 2


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

[Fist of Legend]

Larry Holmes vs George Foreman

Fight info: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, United States, 2018-5-28, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Harris (United States), Mike Fitzgerald (United States) and Gerald Maltz (United States), ring card girl is Jordan Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBF 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: Larry Holmes - Record: 5-0-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Mosley - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: George Foreman - Record: 6-0-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Leo Flynn - Cut Man: Percy Richardson

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:15 A cross from Foreman lands with some power. 0:3
0:33 Holmes just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:3
0:33 Foreman was shaken by those blows! 4:3
0:50 Holmes smothers Foreman's attack with a clinch! 4:3
0:59 Referee Podgorski has to separate the two... 4:3
1:04 Holmes lands a nice cross but Foreman turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:3
1:17 Foreman voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:3
1:27 Holmes pins Foreman's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:3
1:37 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:3
1:45 Foreman backs into his own corner... 6:3
1:45 A quick jab from Larry Holmes connects. 8:3
1:58 Foreman fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:3
2:01 Holmes flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 10:3
2:13 Holmes gets his head on the chest of Foreman as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 12:3
2:23 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 12:3
2:29 Holmes scores with a damaging cross. 15:3
2:41 Holmes slips in a quick cross. 17:3
2:50 Foreman said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 17:3
2:53 Holmes backs into a neutral corner. 17:3
2:53 Foreman connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Holmes just shakes his head and smiles. 17:6
3:00 Foreman has his arms wrapped around Holmes... Now they separate. 17:6
3:00 Referee Podgorski steps in to break it up. 17:6
3:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish the first Round. 16:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holmes and Foreman square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Foreman got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Leo Flynn's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Holmes backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:13 Foreman lands a solid hook! 0:4
0:13 That shot landed square and Larry Holmes felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:26 A brutal cross from Foreman connects to the solar plexus! 0:9
0:26 Holmes is gasping for air!! 0:9
0:36 Holmes sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:9
0:52 Foreman works his way in and leans on Holmes. 2:9
1:04 Holmes swings...and misses. 2:9
1:20 Foreman takes a hard combination from Holmes 6:9
1:20 Holmes sent Foreman reeling with that punch! 6:9
1:37 George Foreman drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:13
1:37 That shot has Holmes hurt! 6:13
1:46 Foreman scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:15
1:56 Holmes takes a solid cross from Foreman. 6:18
2:05 Holmes doesn't have to look for Foreman this round as He is right there in front of him. 6:18
2:13 Holmes has Foreman cornered! 6:18
2:18 Holmes tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:18
2:27 Holmes scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Foreman. 9:18
2:42 Holmes fires the jab. It finds its target. 11:18
2:52 A cross lands for Foreman. Holmes didn't see that one coming. 11:20
3:00 Foreman misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:20
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 11:22

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Larry Holmes is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Holmes's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:14 Holmes is holding on to Foreman. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:18 Holmes pushes Foreman away. 0:0
0:28 Foreman really buried that punch into Holmes's ribs. 0:4
0:28 Holmes was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:4
0:46 Holmes is challenging Foreman to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
0:57 Podgorski steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
1:06 Holmes is clinching... 0:4
1:17 Podgorski moves them apart. 0:4
1:33 Foreman ties up Holmes... 0:4
1:42 Holmes works his way free! 0:4
1:47 Larry Holmes catches Foreman with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:4
2:04 Holmes doubles up with the hook to the body, but George Foreman is unfazed. 4:4
2:20 Foreman moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Holmes. 4:4
2:30 That was a violent straight right by Holmes! 8:4
2:30 Foreman appears shaken by those punches! 8:4
2:45 Holmes flicks a jab to Foreman's stomach 10:4
2:59 There's a hard shot off the top of Holmes's head! 10:8
2:59 Holmes's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 10:8
3:00 There's the bell. Holmes wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 9:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Larry Holmes and Foreman leave their corners. 0:0
0:17 Holmes is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:22 Foreman lets his hands go inside, but Holmes protects his body well. 0:0
0:24 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:36 Holmes works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:46 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Foreman has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:3
1:08 Foreman just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:3
1:08 That series of punches rocked Foreman and he looks to be in trouble. 7:3
1:22 Holmes isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving George Foreman fits. 7:3
1:40 Holmes has George Foreman pinned! 7:3
1:45 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 7:3
1:49 Now they break clean. 7:3
1:54 Foreman is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 7:3
2:00 Larry Holmes catches George Foreman with a right hand to the face. 9:3
2:15 Foreman can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:3
2:17 Holmes's jab connects to Foreman's head 11:3
2:29 Both fighters move to ring center. 11:3
2:34 Foreman bores in determined to maul Larry Holmes 11:3
2:39 Holmes moves into a neutral corner. 11:3
2:39 Foreman moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 11:5
2:48 Foreman has Holmes trapped in the far left neutral corner... 11:5
2:48 The fighters are trading punches and Holmes seems to have won that exchange. 14:7
2:57 Holmes slides into a neutral corner... 14:7
3:00 Larry Holmes is trying to free his gloves from under Foreman's gloves. 14:7
3:00 Podgorski separates the two fighters. 14:7
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 15:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jordan Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Foreman pins Holmes in the corner! 0:0
0:15 Circling left, Foreman looks for an opening to fire a shot at Holmes. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:28 Foreman picks off the jab thrown by Holmes. 0:0
0:37 Holmes is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:37 George Foreman lands a rapier like jab to the head of Holmes 0:2
0:54 Foreman's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:2
1:09 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Holmes who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:2
1:25 Holmes lands a brutal combination! 6:2
1:25 George Foreman seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 6:2
1:38 Foreman's misses as Holmes backpedals away. 6:2
1:41 Holmes doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 8:2
1:57 Foreman fires a lead right that Holmes manages to avoid. 8:2
2:04 Foreman misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:4
2:13 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 8:4
2:13 Foreman's jab is fast and accurate. 8:6
2:22 Holmes retreats into the near right corner. 8:6
2:27 Larry Holmes is either lucky or has radar. Foreman's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:6
2:34 Foreman traps Holmes in the corner! 8:6
2:38 There's a straight right by Foreman! 8:10
2:38 Holmes seems to have been hurt by that punch! 8:10
2:48 Holmes is backed into his opponents corner... 8:10
2:48 Foreman throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Holmes. 8:13
2:57 The fighters are at ring center... 8:13
3:00 Foreman scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:17
3:00 Holmes is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:17
3:00 The Referee has to get between Holmes and Foreman as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:19

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:09 Holmes eats a sizzling hook from Foreman that has him backing up! 0:3
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:27 The fighters are tied up. Holmes tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:3
0:32 Podgorski has to break the clinch. 0:3
0:41 George Foreman comes in low. "The Easton Assassin" puts a headlock on him. Podgorski knocks Holmes's arm off Foreman's head. 0:3
0:50 Holmes shoves George Foreman away. 0:3
0:55 Holmes's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 0:3
1:04 Foreman fires and misses. 0:3
1:20 Holmes has Foreman trapped! 0:3
1:25 Holmes just comes up short with the hook. 0:3
1:31 Foreman looks to his corner. 0:3
1:36 Foreman looks to his corner. 0:3
1:50 Foreman works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:3
1:55 Holmes has Foreman blocked in! 0:3
2:00 Larry Holmes lands a devastating uppercut! 4:3
2:00 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Foreman is trying to hang on... 4:3
2:16 Foreman is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 4:3
2:27 Foreman holds his arms up in disgust as Holmes holds him around his waist. 4:3
2:38 Podgorski breaks them up... 4:3
2:42 Foreman steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:3
2:50 George Foreman ties up Holmes. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:3
2:59 * Foreman is told to watch hitting on the break by Podgorski 4:3
3:00 Dull doesn't even begin to describe that round. 3:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holmes looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Holmes is clinching... Foreman is trying to free his gloves... They are under Holmes's arms... 0:0
0:24 Larry Holmes uses his shoulder to force Foreman out of the clinch. 0:0
0:24 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
0:28 Leo Flynn was really animated in Foreman's corner and Foreman was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:29 Foreman moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:33 Holmes wraps his arms around Foreman. 0:0
0:38 Podgorski separates the two... 0:0
0:47 Holmes ends up behind Foreman as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:52 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:52 "The Easton Assassin" scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:0
1:01 A crisp jab from Holmes connects to the jaw of Foreman 5:0
1:18 Holmes back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Foreman. 5:0
1:27 Holmes pins Foreman's arms. Now they move apart. 5:0
1:38 Podgorski separates the two... 5:0
1:42 Holmes is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:0
1:58 Foreman slides into the corner... 7:0
1:58 Holmes scores to the body with a jab 9:0
2:15 Foreman pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 9:0
2:20 Holmes retreats into a neutral corner. 9:0
2:24 Foreman will tie a guy up if he has to. 9:0
2:35 Podgorski has to separate the two... 9:0
2:40 Foreman is pinned in his own corner... 9:0
2:45 The quickness and footwork of Holmes is definitely keeping Foreman off balance. 9:0
2:54 George Foreman is protecting the body nicely as Holmes fails to score inside. 9:0
3:00 That cross from Foreman has some power behind it! 9:4
3:00 Holmes appears to have been staggered by that punch... 9:4
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 7. 10:4

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foreman was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Leo Flynn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foreman has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:07 Foreman pins Holmes in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Foreman misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:14 Holmes slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 3:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:0
0:27 Holmes lands a crushing cross! 7:0
0:27 George Foreman is hurt! 7:0
0:37 Foreman traps Holmes in the corner! 7:0
0:41 Foreman lands a paralyzing combination! 7:5
0:41 How is Holmes standing after those shots? 7:5
0:55 Foreman just landed a three punch combo! 7:9
0:55 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Holmes is just trying to hang on! 7:9
1:12 Foreman lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holmes. 7:9
1:23 Foreman continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 7:9
1:27 Foreman feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 7:9
1:27 A stiff right hand to the body by Foreman 7:12
1:27 George Foreman senses he has Holmes in trouble and he is pouring it on! 7:12
1:40 Foreman fires a left hand that Holmes takes high on the shoulder. 7:12
1:52 Foreman catches Holmes coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:17
1:52 That blow connected solidly to the head of Larry Holmes and he is stunned! 7:17
2:05 Foreman throws a flurry of punches but Holmes either blocks or slips them. 7:17
2:12 Larry Holmes is blocked in his own corner... 7:17
2:16 Foreman fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:17
2:27 Foreman whiffs with the hook. 7:17
2:29 Larry Holmes fires a light jab to the stomach 9:17
2:49 Holmes works free! He backs to ring center, with Foreman following. 9:17
2:54 Holmes leaps at Foreman and lands a cross that made Foreman's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 12:17
2:54 George Foreman comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Larry Holmes leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 12:17
3:00 Foreman appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:17
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. 14:18

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holmes rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:11 Foreman throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Holmes but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:23 Holmes looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
0:36 Foreman fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:0
0:38 Holmes launches right a cross to the body. 4:0
0:53 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
1:02 Holmes tries to get free... Here comes Podgorski to break them up... 4:0
1:06 Holmes steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:0
1:14 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Foreman! 4:0
1:16 Holmes snakes the jab through Foreman's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:0
1:30 That cross from Foreman just missed. 6:0
1:43 Foreman is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Holmes can't throw punches, I guess. 6:0
1:47 Podgorski pries them apart. 6:0
1:51 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 6:0
2:06 Foreman's not even close with the jab. 6:0
2:21 Holmes lands a crushing uppercut! 10:0
2:21 Foreman looks stunned! 10:0
2:30 Holmes slides into his own corner... 10:0
2:30 George Foreman throws the cross and scores to the head of Holmes. 10:2
2:44 Oh!!! Foreman unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:6
2:44 Holmes suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:6
2:53 Foreman traps Holmes in the corner! 10:6
2:57 George Foreman misses with that punch. 10:6
3:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 10:6
3:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Podgorski jumps between them. 10:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foreman didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:12 Foreman fires and misses. 0:0
0:18 Holmes lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:18 Foreman is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:23 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:27 Jack Mosley was extremely upbeat during the break with Holmes providing some solid encouragement. 4:0
0:32 Foreman slides along the far ropes. 4:0
0:37 Holmes is forced into his opponents corner... 4:0
0:41 Foreman misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
0:44 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Holmes lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Foreman. 6:0
0:56 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:0
1:00 Foreman fires a volley of punches but Holmes was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:0
1:13 Holmes takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 6:4
1:13 Holmes is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:4
1:26 A big combination from Foreman lands with serious impact! 6:8
1:26 That's the shot Foreman hoped to land! Holmes looks bad after that series of blows. 6:8
1:40 Foreman lands a smashing hook! 6:12
1:40 Holmes is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:12
1:56 That punch actually went behind Larry Holmes's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Foreman. 6:12
1:59 There's the uppercut from Holmes. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:12
2:16 Foreman grabs Holmes's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Podgorski has to force Foreman to let go. 8:12
2:25 George Foreman and Holmes each take a step back. 8:12
2:33 Holmes's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:12
2:36 Holmes goes downstairs with a quick combination. 10:12
2:48 Foreman drills Holmes with a left and right and another left. 10:14
3:00 And Holmes tastes the power of a crushing cross from Foreman! 10:18
3:00 That blast sent Holmes reeling into the ropes! 10:18
3:00 It looks like George Foreman has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:18
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. 10:19

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holmes looks a bit disgusted as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Jack Mosley not only gave Holmes encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Foreman. Now it's up to Holmes to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Holmes retreats into the far corner. 0:0
0:12 Foreman and Holmes are in a clinch, Podgorski hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:24 Holmes pushes Foreman away. 0:0
0:24 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:33 Holmes is trapped in George Foreman's corner... 0:0
0:38 Foreman tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Holmes. 0:0
0:53 Holmes telegraphed that shot and Foreman ducks under it easily. 0:0
1:00 Foreman feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
1:04 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 2:2
1:18 Apparently Larry Holmes feels it's a good strategy to hug Foreman and force Podgorski to come separate them. 2:2
1:27 Referee Podgorski separates the two... 2:2
1:33 Holmes gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 2:2
1:37 Holmes is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:2
1:39 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Foreman. He had some steam on that punch. 2:5
1:48 Larry Holmes backs into a neutral corner. 2:5
1:53 Foreman plods forward. 2:5
1:57 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:5
2:02 Foreman goes straight at Holmes, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:5
2:06 Foreman is really focused in this round. 2:5
2:14 Foreman lands a wicked cross! 2:10
2:14 Holmes appears to be stunned! 2:10
2:26 Foreman has Holmes blocked in! 2:10
2:30 Foreman tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:10
2:33 Larry Holmes pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:10
2:45 Foreman has Holmes pinned! 4:10
2:49 Foreman fires a shot, but it glances off Larry Holmes's shoulder. 4:10
2:52 Holmes forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Foreman. 6:10
3:00 Foreman appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:10
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 11 comes to an end. 5:12

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Larry Holmes's corner as the bell sounds for Round 12. 0:0
0:06 Foreman received a pep talk from Leo Flynn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Foreman retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Holmes cranks up the hook and connects to Foreman's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:12 Foreman was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:28 Holmes connects with a solid cross! 9:0
0:28 Foreman appears shaken by that punch! 9:0
0:33 Foreman is starting to suck wind... 9:0
0:42 Foreman looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 9:0
0:44 Larry Holmes buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of George Foreman 12:0
0:57 Foreman walks into a hard jab from Holmes 15:0
1:02 Foreman looks a little puffy under his left eye. 15:0
1:14 Foreman is pinned in his opponents corner... 15:0
1:18 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Holmes rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 15:0
1:24 George Foreman retreats into the right corner. 15:0
1:28 Holmes shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Foreman flush! 19:0
1:28 Foreman staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 19:0
1:42 Holmes grabs George Foreman again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 19:0
1:47 Podgorski is shouting at Holmes to break! 19:0
1:56 Holmes clinches... Foreman gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 19:0
2:01 Holmes finally lets go of Foreman. 19:0
2:13 Foreman does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Holmes's punches in close. 19:0
2:22 Foreman finds a home for his jab, keeping Holmes at bay. 19:2
2:39 Holmes usues his legs to avoid Foreman's punches. 19:2
2:41 Holmes launches left a cross to the body. 21:2
2:55 Foreman moves to the center of the Ring taunting Holmes with his hands by his sides. 21:2
3:00 Foreman pins Holmes in the corner! 21:2
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 21:2
3:00 There's another round in the books. 20:4

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters come out for the beginning of the 13th Round. 0:0
0:08 Foreman slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Holmes misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:14 A quick jab to the body scores for Foreman 0:2
0:19 Foreman is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:2
0:23 Leo Flynn seemed to pump up George Foreman between rounds. 0:2
0:24 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:2
0:28 Foreman misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
0:31 Holmes connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:2
0:45 Holmes attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 2:2
0:52 Foreman drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:6
0:52 Holmes was stunned by that blow! 2:6
1:01 Larry Holmes has Foreman pinned! 2:6
1:06 Holmes is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Foreman's defense. 2:6
1:13 A straight cross from Holmes gets through Foreman's guard. 4:6
1:34 Foreman scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Holmes's jaw. 4:8
1:51 Holmes is circling his opponent. 4:8
2:01 Holmes misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:8
2:08 Holmes has Foreman blocked in! 4:8
2:08 Foreman walks in to a glancing hook from Holmes. 6:8
2:12 The swelling around George Foreman's left eye is worsening. 6:8
2:33 Holmes grabs Foreman. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:8
2:42 Podgorski moves in to break the clinch. 6:8
2:47 Holmes lands a stinging jab. 8:8
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 8:8
3:00 Podgorski motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 13. 10:8

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Foreman pins Holmes's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:22 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:32 Foreman charges in but Holmes avoids the rush. 0:0
0:41 Foreman lands a vicious hook! 0:4
0:41 Larry Holmes is badly hurt! 0:4
0:58 Foreman looks to work the body, but Holmes covers up nicely. 0:4
1:00 Holmes throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of George Foreman. 3:4
1:05 The swelling is increasing around Foreman's left. 3:4
1:10 Holmes is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 3:4
1:18 Holmes made George Foreman look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Foreman would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 3:4
1:21 Holmes lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 5:4
1:39 Holmes wings a big left hand at Foreman but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:4
1:46 Holmes feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 7:4
1:59 Holmes voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 7:4
2:09 Holmes landed a sharp combination that rocked Foreman back on his heels! 11:4
2:09 Foreman appears shaken by those punches! 11:4
2:13 You can see some increased swelling around the left of George Foreman. 11:4
2:31 Holmes has Foreman trapped in the near neutral corner... 11:4
2:31 Holmes drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 14:4
2:44 Holmes clamps Foreman's arms to his side and holds on until Podgorski breaks the hold. 14:4
2:53 Podgorski has to break them apart. 14:4
3:00 Foreman backs into the near right corner. 14:4
3:00 Holmes throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 14:4
3:00 Holmes appears to have this fight under control. 14:4
3:00 And that ends Round number 14. 15:4

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
0:08 The swelling on the face of Foreman is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, George Foreman still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Foreman picks off the jab by Larry Holmes. 0:0
0:30 Foreman just misses with a huge shot as Holmes chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:32 Holmes gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of George Foreman. 2:0
0:41 Holmes pins Foreman in the corner! 2:0
0:41 Some nice infighting ends with Holmes getting an uppercut in. 4:0
0:46 Foreman's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 4:0
0:54 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Foreman lands the right hand. 4:2
1:06 Holmes lands the lead cross. 6:2
1:22 Holmes can't score with short uppercut inside. Foreman got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:2
1:29 Foreman lands a powerful cross right on the button! 6:7
1:29 How is Holmes standing after that? 6:7
1:41 Foreman backs into the far corner. 6:7
1:41 Holmes with a right to the body 8:7
1:54 Holmes scores with a nice right cross. 10:7
2:07 Foreman takes a heavy combination downstairs. 14:7
2:07 At least two of those shots really hurt Foreman! 14:7
2:12 The swelling under Foreman's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 14:7
2:22 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 14:7
2:26 Holmes feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Foreman's chin. 16:7
2:44 Foreman looks for a breather; he grabs Holmes and holds on. Holmes pushes Foreman off and looks for an opening. 16:7
2:53 Podgorski separates them. 16:7
2:58 Holmes lands a hook to the ribs. 18:7
3:00 Holmes seems to have done enough to win this fight. 18:7
3:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 19:7

Fight Result

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

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

David Harris, United States has it 145 to 140

Mike Fitzgerald, United States sees the fight 144 to 141

Gerald Maltz, United States scores the bout 144 to 141

And your winner and new IBF champion by unanimous decision Larry Holmes!!!


Score Cards

David Harris Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Larry Holmes 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 145
George Foreman 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 140

Mike Fitzgerald Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Larry Holmes 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 144
George Foreman 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 141

Gerald Maltz Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Larry Holmes 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 144
George Foreman 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Larry Holmes 30 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 28 27 30 30 30 30 433
George Foreman 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 29 30 27 27 27 27 422


Statistics
Categories Larry Holmes George Foreman
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 11.67 3.60
Hooks / Round 3.93 2.67
Crosses / Round 5.07 4.27
Combinations / Round 3.80 2.27
Uppercuts / Round 4.93 4.20


Punches Landed / Round 29.40 17.00
Punches Missed / Round 19.53 42.40


Punching Accuracy 60.1% 28.6%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Hitting on the Break 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 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 6 / 3


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[Fist of Legend]

Vitali Klitschko vs Riddick Bowe

Fight info: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, United States, 2018-5-28, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Terry O'Connor, the bout will be scored by three judges: Michael Lee (South Korea), Hiroyuki Tezaki (Japan) and Don Trombley (United States), ring card girl is Dominica Westling, the fighters will compete for the WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Vitali Klitschko - Record: 6-0-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Riddick Bowe - Record: 6-0-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Don Turner

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:11 Klitschko connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 3:0
0:19 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 3:0
0:30 Klitschko back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Bowe. 3:0
0:39 Bowe lands a brutal hook! 3:5
0:39 Klitschko is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 3:5
0:53 That hook from Bowe has some power behind it! 3:9
0:53 That punch may have stunned Vitali Klitschko momentarily. 3:9
1:02 * O'Connor steps in and admonishes Bowe for holding and hitting. 3:12
1:24 It's a sweet uppercut by Bowe! He snapped Klitschko's head straight back with that punch! 3:16
1:24 Klitschko is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 3:16
1:33 Bowe doesn't have to look for Klitschko this round as He is right there in front of him. 3:16
1:37 Bowe lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 3:18
1:49 Bowe lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 3:20
2:03 Bowe is forced into his opponents corner... 3:20
2:03 Klitschko lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Bowe's defense. 6:20
2:16 Bowe misses wildly with the Hook. 6:20
2:28 Klitschko takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 6:24
2:28 Klitschko looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 6:24
2:46 Bowe is protecting the body nicely as Klitschko fails to score inside. 6:24
2:53 Klitschko works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 8:24
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:25

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:17 Klitschko darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:22 Whatever Ronnie Shields said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Klitschko has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:23 Bowe tastes Klitschko's jab 2:0
0:40 Bowe fires a volley of punches but Klitschko was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:0
0:47 Bowe just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:0
0:47 That series of punches rocked Bowe and he looks to be in trouble. 7:0
1:01 Klitschko lets his hands go inside, but Bowe protects his body well. 7:0
1:08 Bowe just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Klitschko with a sharp combination! 7:4
1:08 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Vitali Klitschko is just trying to hang on! 7:4
1:17 Bowe lands a lead right to the midsection. 7:7
1:33 Klitschko feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 7:7
1:49 Bowe wraps up Klitschko... Neither fighter will break... 7:7
1:53 * The referee cautions Bowe about leaning on Klitschko's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 7:7
2:10 Bowe snakes the jab through Klitschko's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:9
2:24 Klitschko misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:9
2:35 Bowe has Klitschko blocked in! 7:9
2:40 Vitali Klitschko comes in low. Bowe puts a headlock on him. O'Connor knocks Riddick Bowe's arm off Klitschko's head. 7:9
2:44 * O'Connor is telling Bowe to quit hitting on the break. 7:9
2:58 Klitschko has Bowe pinned! 7:9
3:00 Klitschko is circling his opponent. 7:9
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 8:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 * Klitschko is complaining and O'Connor agrees. A warning for rabbit punching is being given to Bowe. 0:2
0:24 Bowe received a pep talk from John Bray before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:25 Klitschko slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:29 Bowe fires a lead right that Klitschko manages to avoid. 0:2
0:40 Klitschko is backed into his opponents corner... 0:2
0:44 Klitschko holds his arms up in disgust as Bowe holds him around his waist. 0:2
0:49 O'Connor has to break the clinch. 0:2
0:53 Bowe is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:2
0:57 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Riddick Bowe and O'Connor has stopped the action to scold him 0:5
0:57 * O'Connor is taking a point away from Bowe and that hurts as he was winning the round! 0:5
1:10 Bowe is really focused in this round. 0:5
1:17 Klitschko traps Bowe's gloves under his arms, forcing O'Connor to break them up. 0:5
1:26 Bowe works his way free! 0:5
1:39 Bowe retreats into a neutral corner. 0:5
1:39 Klitschko finds an opening in Bowe's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 3:5
1:49 Several solid punches from Riddick Bowe land, stopping Klitschko in His tracks. 3:8
2:01 Klitschko launches left a cross to the body. 5:8
2:17 Klitschko is blocked in his own corner... 5:8
2:21 Bowe just comes up short with the combination. 5:8
2:24 Klitschko fires a light jab to the stomach 7:8
2:38 Bowe looks for a breather; he grabs Klitschko and holds on. Klitschko pushes Bowe off and looks for an opening. 7:8
2:48 Klitschko tries to get free... Here comes O'Connor to break them up... 7:8
3:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 6:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Klitschko looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Bowe takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:14 Bowe was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:23 Ronnie Shields was really animated in Klitschko's corner and Klitschko was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:28 Klitschko picks off the jab by Bowe. 4:0
0:31 Klitschko scores with a forceful jab. 7:0
0:43 Klitschko retreats into the upper left corner. 7:0
0:43 Bowe gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 7:2
1:00 Bowe misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:2
1:14 Bowe slides along the far ropes. 7:2
1:23 He leaves the jab just short. 7:2
1:38 Klitschko connects with a vicious combination! 11:2
1:38 Bowe gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 11:2
1:47 Bowe has Klitschko trapped! 11:2
1:47 Bowe bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 11:4
2:00 Klitschko wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 13:4
2:18 Klitschko tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Bowe. 13:4
2:25 Bowe connects with a nasty uppercut! 13:9
2:25 That shot landed square and Klitschko felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 13:9
2:34 Both fighters move to ring center. 13:9
2:38 A brutal combination from Bowe connects to the solar plexus! 13:13
2:38 Klitschko was hurt by those blows! 13:13
2:51 Oh!!! Bowe unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 13:18
2:51 How is Klitschko standing after that? 13:18
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! 13:20

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Connor motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Klitschko's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Vitali Klitschko takes a hard combination from Bowe 0:4
0:11 Klitschko was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:28 Bowe just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:8
0:28 Klitschko is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:8
0:40 Bowe scores with an excellent cross. 0:11
0:52 Bowe backs into a neutral corner. 0:11
0:57 Klitschko lands a devastating cross! 4:11
0:57 Vitali Klitschko has Bowe hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:11
1:06 These guys are really going at it but Riddick Bowe looks to be getting the worse of it. 7:13
1:18 They are back in the center of the ring once again 7:13
1:22 Riddick Bowe works his way in and leans on Klitschko... 7:13
1:31 O'Connor has to break them apart. 7:13
1:36 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 7:13
1:44 Klitschko has Bowe cornered! 7:13
1:44 Klitschko scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 10:13
1:58 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 10:13
2:02 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 10:13
2:09 Klitschko triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 13:13
2:22 some nifty bodywork Bowe as he scores with several shots from the inside. 13:15
2:27 There appears to be some minor swelling under Vitali Klitschko's right eye. 13:15
2:31 Klitschko moves into a neutral corner. 13:15
2:36 Klitschko takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 13:19
2:36 Klitschko was stunned by that blow! 13:19
2:45 Fighters are exchanging blows! Klitschko scored more on that exchange. 16:21
2:50 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Bowe. 16:21
2:59 Bowe patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Klitschko little room to move. 16:21
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:23

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Klitschko and Bowe square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Ronnie Shields knows Klitschko lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 O'Connor tries to separate the boxers but Bowe has a vice-like grip on Klitschko. 0:0
0:31 O'Connor steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:43 Bowe misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:45 Klitschko throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:54 Bowe retreats to his own corner... 2:0
0:54 Klitschko throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 5:0
1:07 Klitschko is really focused in this round. 5:0
1:21 Klitschko pummels Bowe, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 9:0
1:21 Bowe is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 9:0
1:35 Klitschko tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Riddick Bowe blocks it. 9:0
1:47 Bowe scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:5
1:47 Klitschko looks shaken! 9:5
2:02 Klitschko wraps his arms around Bowe. 9:5
2:07 Now they break clean. 9:5
2:11 Bowe is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 9:5
2:14 The fighters are throwing punches now! Klitschko is being much more effective in this exchange. 12:7
2:28 There's a hard shot off the top of Bowe's head! 16:7
2:28 Bowe was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 16:7
2:32 Bowe's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 16:7
2:42 Klitschko is clinching... 16:7
2:46 O'Connor pries them apart. 16:7
2:50 Klitschko's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 16:7
2:54 Klitschko delivers a cross to the nose of Bowe. 19:7
3:00 That ends Round 6... But the fighters are still punching! Now O'Connor jumps between them. 19:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bowe looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Ronnie Shields was extremely upbeat during the break with Klitschko providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Bowe'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
0:17 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Klitschko has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:2
0:29 Klitschko pins Bowe in the corner! 3:2
0:29 Great work to the body by Klitschko as he scores with both hands. 6:2
0:43 Bowe's not even close with the cross. 6:2
0:58 The quickness and footwork of Klitschko is definitely keeping Bowe off balance. 6:2
1:03 Bowe quickly pulls at his trunks. 6:2
1:15 Klitschko lands a crushing uppercut! 10:2
1:15 That shot has Bowe hurt! 10:2
1:19 There appears to be increased swelling under Bowe's right eye. 10:2
1:27 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:2
1:27 Vitali Klitschko throws the hook and connects. 12:2
1:36 Klitschko traps Bowe in the corner! 12:2
1:36 Klitschko throws the cross and scores to the head of Bowe. 14:2
1:47 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Bowe blasts home a short hook to the body. 14:5
1:52 Klitschko seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 14:5
1:56 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 14:5
1:56 Bowe throws a punch and lands. Vitali Klitschko scores with a counter. Looks like Bowe was a little more effective. 16:8
2:01 Bowe's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 16:8
2:05 Bowe is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 16:8
2:14 Klitschko scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 18:8
2:27 The fighters are tied up. Klitschko tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 18:8
2:38 O'Connor separates them. 18:8
2:42 "Big Daddy"'s corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 18:8
2:49 Klitschko steals a quick glance at his corner. 18:8
2:53 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 20:10
3:00 Klitschko uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Bowe tries vainly to score. 20:10
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. 21:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Vitali Klitschko and Bowe leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Ronnie Shields seemed to pump up Klitschko between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Klitschko is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Klitschko still has distension. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Bowe'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 Klitschko has Bowe trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 Klitschko throws a flurry of punches but Bowe either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:13 Klitschko's tank is just about on empty. 0:0
0:13 Bowe is breathing heavily... 0:0
0:23 Klitschko connects with a solid combination! 4:0
0:23 Bowe was staggered by those punches! 4:0
0:27 The swelling under Bowe's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:0
0:42 A big cross from Klitschko lands with serious impact! 8:0
0:42 Klitschko just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 8:0
0:54 Bowe eats a short cross from Klitschko amd backs away. 10:0
0:58 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 10:0
1:08 That was a violent straight right by Vitali Klitschko! 14:0
1:08 Those punches hurt Bowe and he looks to hang on. 14:0
1:12 There has to be something done about the swelling around Bowe's right eye as it continues to worsen. 14:0
1:22 Klitschko slips out of a corner, as Bowe attempts to trap him. 14:0
1:29 Bowe retreats to his opponents corner... 14:0
1:34 Klitschko drops the right hand flush on Bowe's chin! 18:0
1:34 Riddick Bowe is suddenly in trouble! 18:0
1:47 Vitali Klitschko is really focused in this round. 18:0
1:55 Bowe ties up Klitschko... 18:0
2:04 O'Connor moves them apart. 18:0
2:13 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Vitali Klitschko! 18:0
2:20 That hook by Bowe jarred Klitschko! 18:5
2:20 Klitschko is badly hurt! 18:5
2:28 Vitali Klitschko backs into the right corner. 18:5
2:28 Bowe shoots a cross to the midsection. 18:7
2:28 Riddick Bowe won't want to let Klitschko off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 18:7
2:42 Bowe misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:7
2:53 Klitschko moves into the lower right corner. 18:7
3:00 Bowe looks to work the body, but Klitschko covers up nicely. 18:7
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Klitschko's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 8. 20:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Klitschko's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Klitschko's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Bowe is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Vitali Klitschko digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Bowe. 2:0
0:16 Bowe got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if John Bray's instructions work. 2:0
0:16 Klitschko works the body, landing an uppercut. 4:0
0:30 Bowe lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Klitschko. 4:0
0:37 Riddick Bowe pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:2
0:57 Klitschko ties up Bowe. 4:2
1:06 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:2
1:15 Bowe is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Klitschko. 4:2
1:24 Bowe uses his shoulder to force Vitali Klitschko out of the clinch. 4:2
1:40 Bowe misses wildly with the hook. 4:2
1:42 A flurry of light blows from Klitschko scores to the body. 6:2
1:51 Bowe leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Vitali Klitschko. 8:2
1:56 Bowe is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 8:2
2:00 Bowe slides into the corner... 8:2
2:05 Klitschko is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:2
2:16 Klitschko lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 13:2
2:16 Bowe's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 13:2
2:30 Klitschko whiffs with the jab. 13:2
2:41 Klitschko fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:2
2:49 Bowe has Klitschko pinned! 13:2
2:49 Bowe flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 13:4
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 13:3

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dominica Westling exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Klitschko's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Bowe is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Bowe still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Klitschko throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:26 Klitschko grabs Bowe again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:38 Klitschko finally lets go of Bowe. 0:0
0:43 Bowe scores with a nice right cross. 0:2
0:48 The swelling around Klitschko's right eye is worsening. 0:2
0:57 O'Connor has to pull the fighters away from each other as Bowe locks up Klitschko's arms. 0:2
1:02 Bowe pushes Klitschko away. 0:2
1:07 Klitschko jolts Bowe starting with the body and working up to the head. 3:2
1:23 Bowe lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Klitschko. 3:2
1:30 Bowe slides into a neutral corner... 3:2
1:34 O'Connor warns Klitschko for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:2
1:39 Klitschko shoves Bowe away. 3:2
1:51 Klitschko cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Bowe had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:2
2:03 Klitschko misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:2
2:18 Bowe traps Vitali Klitschko's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 3:2
2:27 O'Connor breaks them up... 3:2
2:38 Bowe just comes up short with the uppercut. 3:2
2:51 Bowe will tie a guy up if he has to. 3:2
2:55 The Referee breaks it up... 3:2
3:00 Klitschko is challenging Bowe to fight him and quit clinching. 3:2
3:00 Bowe and Klitschko each take a step back. 3:2
3:00 The round ends and the crowd isn't hesitating to let the fighters know that it's not pleased with the lack of action. 3:1

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bowe didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Bowe'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
0:14 Bowe landed a sharp combination that rocked Klitschko back on his heels! 0:4
0:14 How is Klitschko standing after those shots? 0:4
0:18 Klitschko's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 11. 0:4
0:22 Bowe got some great advice from John Bray between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:4
0:23 Both men go at it at ring center, with Bowe having the upper hand. 2:7
0:35 Klitschko has Bowe cornered! 2:7
0:35 Vitali Klitschko rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:7
0:39 The increased swelling around the right eye of Bowe is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:7
0:54 Riddick Bowe telegraphed that shot and Vitali Klitschko ducks under it easily. 4:7
0:56 Klitschko lands a rapier like jab to the head of Bowe 6:7
1:05 Klitschko brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:7
1:10 Klitschko grabs and holds Bowe... 6:7
1:14 O'Connor separates the two fighters. 6:7
1:19 Klitschko lands a jab to Bowe's midsection 8:7
1:35 Klitschko is holding on to Bowe. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:7
1:39 O'Connor moves in to break the clinch. 8:7
1:44 Klitschko is really focused in this round. 8:7
1:52 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 8:7
1:56 Referee O'Connor separates the two... 8:7
2:01 Referee O'Connor is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 8:7
2:09 Bowe misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:7
2:16 Klitschko and Bowe grab a quick breather. 8:7
2:25 That punch actually went behind Klitschko's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bowe. 8:7
2:31 Bowe is either lucky or has radar. Klitschko's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:7
2:44 Klitschko fires a left hand that Bowe takes high on the shoulder. 8:7
2:46 Not much steam behind Bowe's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 8:9
3:00 Klitschko appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:9
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. Dominica Westling is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 12. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Klitschko's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Klitschko's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Bowe's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Bowe wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Klitschko's defense. 0:0
0:18 Ronnie Shields not only gave Klitschko encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Bowe. Now it's up to Klitschko to implement it. 0:0
0:20 A hard jab to the stomach makes Klitschko gasp!! 0:3
0:24 That swelling under the right eye of Klitschko is definitely getting worse. 0:3
0:34 Maybe they ought to nickname Bowe "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 0:3
0:38 O'Connor separates the two... 0:3
0:46 Bowe retreats into the left corner. 0:3
0:46 Both fighters let their hands go with Bowe coming out on top in that melee. 2:6
0:56 Klitschko pins Riddick Bowe in the corner! 2:6
0:56 Klitschko fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:6
1:12 Klitschko fires and misses. 4:6
1:19 Bowe feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:6
1:23 Bowe drives that short hook into Klitschko's midsection! 4:11
1:23 Klitschko is gasping for air!! 4:11
1:28 The swelling under Klitschko's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:11
1:36 Bowe scores with a tremendous left! 4:15
1:36 Klitschko was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:15
1:50 Bowe fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:15
1:57 Bowe has Klitschko cornered! 4:15
2:01 Bowe just can't find the range with that jab. 4:15
2:12 Klitschko does a great job of moving as Bowe tries to work inside. 4:15
2:19 Klitschko is forced into his own corner... 4:15
2:23 Bowe cranks up the hook and connects to Klitschko's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:19
2:23 What a beautiful combination! Klitschko might not survive this... 4:19
2:23 * Bowe's last punch snapped back the head of Klitschko. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 4:20
2:23 * Looks like there is blood coming from Klitschko's nose. 4:20
2:28 The swelling under Klitschko's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:20
2:32 Vitali Klitschko slides into a neutral corner... 4:20
2:36 Bowe is off target with that hook. 4:20
2:39 Riddick Bowe takes a cross to the head from Klitschko. 6:20
2:43 Bowe's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:20
2:55 Klitschko is pinned in his opponents corner... 6:20
3:00 Riddick Bowe fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:20
3:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 6:20
3:00 Round 12 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:20

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bowe is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Ronnie Shields said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Klitschko has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 0:0
0:08 Klitschko's corner men does a nice job on Klitschko's cut on the bridge of nose. You wouldn't even know that Klitschko had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Klitschko's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Klitschko's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Bowe'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 Klitschko is trying to free his gloves from under Bowe's gloves. 0:0
0:18 Referee O'Connor has to separate the two... 0:0
0:26 Bowe closes his eyes and wings wild cross at Klitschko rocking his head back and sending sweat flying! 0:3
0:26 It looks like Bowe has reopened Klitschko's previous wound because Klitschko is now bleeding once again. 0:3
0:26 Klitschko's nose is bleeding again. 0:3
0:40 Klitschko grabs Bowe. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:3
0:45 O'Connor is shouting at Klitschko to break! 0:3
0:56 Bowe grabs Vitali Klitschko's head, pulls it down, into his chest. O'Connor has to force Bowe to let go. 0:3
1:08 Klitschko pushes Bowe away. 0:3
1:13 Bowe slips in a quick cross. 0:5
1:18 It seems every shot Klitschko takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 0:5
1:25 Klitschko moves into a neutral corner. 0:5
1:25 Bowe bulls his way in, landing an uppercut to the body of Klitschko. 0:7
1:38 Bowe gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 0:7
1:42 That cross from Bowe just missed. 0:7
1:53 Bowe is clinching... Klitschko is trying to free his gloves... They are under Bowe's arms... 0:7
2:02 O'Connor has to separate the two... 0:7
2:12 Bowe can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:7
2:14 Klitschko connects with a cross to Bowe's body. 2:7
2:34 Klitschko misses with that cross. 2:7
2:43 Bowe has Klitschko trapped! 2:7
2:47 Bowe pins Klitschko's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:7
2:56 Referee O'Connor steps in to break it up. 2:7
3:00 Bowe has Klitschko blocked in! 2:7
3:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 2:7
3:00 The bell ending Round 13 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 1:7

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barring a knockout, it looks like this one is going to go right down to the wire. 0:0
0:08 Klitschko's corner has done a great job on the cut on the bridge of nose. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:08 Klitschko's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Bowe's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Klitschko moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Bowe pins Klitschko's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:17 O'Connor separates the two... 0:0
0:25 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:30 Bowe just misses with a huge shot as Klitschko chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:44 Klitschko tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:51 Vitali Klitschko picks off the jab thrown by Riddick Bowe. 0:0
0:57 Klitschko slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
1:02 Bowe fires a shot, but it glances off Klitschko's shoulder. 0:0
1:04 Klitschko gets inside and fires a hook to Bowe's body. 2:0
1:18 Riddick Bowe misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
1:33 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:0
1:42 Klitschko uses his shoulder to force Bowe out of the clinch. 2:0
1:54 Bowe drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
1:54 Klitschko was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:4
1:58 Klitschko's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Bowe. 2:4
2:03 Bowe doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:6
2:24 Klitschko is clinching. O'Connor better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:6
2:35 O'Connor has to separate the two... 2:6
2:43 Riddick Bowe's cross finds a home on Klitschko's jaw. 2:8
2:52 Vitali Klitschko traps Bowe in the corner! 2:8
2:57 Bowe does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Klitschko's punches in close. 2:8
3:00 Bowe appears to have this fight under control. 2:8
3:00 There's the bell. Klitschko wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 14 is history. 1:8

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
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Vitali Klitschko'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 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Bowe's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Bowe's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Bowe ties up Klitschko. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:17 O'Connor breaks them up... 0:0
0:21 Klitschko pushes Bowe away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:30 Apparently Bowe feels it's a good strategy to hug Klitschko and force O'Connor to come separate them. 0:0
0:39 * O'Connor is giving Bowe a warning for hitting on the break. 0:0
0:53 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this round, definitely not what the fans had hoped for. 0:0
1:00 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and O'Connor is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
1:11 Klitschko pushes Bowe away. 0:0
1:16 Neither fighter is throwing enough punches in this round. 0:0
1:19 Klitschko has Bowe pinned! 0:0
1:24 Klitschko smothers Bowe's attack with a clinch! 0:0
1:33 Bowe works his way free! 0:0
1:45 Klitschko pins Bowe's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
1:54 Klitschko uses his shoulder to force Bowe out of the clinch. 0:0
2:03 Bowe is getting frustrated as Klitschko continues to hold on to him. Riddick Bowe is punching Klitschko's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, O'Connor pushes the fighters apart. 0:0
2:07 O'Connor separates the two... 0:0
2:20 Klitschko clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:0
2:29 Bowe tries to get free... Here comes O'Connor to break them up... 0:0
2:39 Klitschko fires and misses. 0:0
2:45 Bowe attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:0
2:52 Bowe backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
2:56 Bowe tries to muscle inside but Klitschko clinches him. 0:0
3:00 O'Connor is shouting at Klitschko to break! 0:0
3:00 Bowe seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:0
3:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 1:0

Fight Result

Mark Beiro has the call...

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

Hiroyuki Tezaki, Japan scores the bout 143 to 142 for Vitali Klitschko

Michael Lee, South Korea has it even at 143 to 143

Don Trombley, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for ...

...Vitali Klitschko

The winner and new WBO champion by majority decision is Vitali Klitschko!


Score Cards

Michael Lee Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Vitali Klitschko 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 143
Riddick Bowe 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 143

Hiroyuki Tezaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Vitali Klitschko 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 143
Riddick Bowe 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 142

Don Trombley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Vitali Klitschko 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 143
Riddick Bowe 10 10 8 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Vitali Klitschko 27 28 28 27 27 30 30 30 30 29 30 27 28 29 29 429
Riddick Bowe 30 30 26 30 30 27 27 27 27 28 30 30 29 28 28 427


Statistics
Categories Vitali Klitschko Riddick Bowe
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.93 4.87
Hooks / Round 3.27 3.60
Crosses / Round 4.47 3.93
Combinations / Round 4.67 3.53
Uppercuts / Round 2.87 4.33


Punches Landed / Round 21.20 20.27
Punches Missed / Round 26.33 42.87


Punching Accuracy 44.6% 32.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 6
Hitting on the Break 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 2
Caution 3


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 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 on bridge of nose 2 / 1 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0


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


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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Gene Tunney vs Muhammad Ali

Fight info: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, United States, 2018-5-28, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Adelaide Byrd (United States), Paul Thomas (England) and Larry O'Connell (England), ring card girl is Jackie Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 5-0-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Muhammad Ali - Record: 6-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers

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
0:18 Ali has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:22 Tunney pushes Ali away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:29 Muhammad Ali pins Tunney in the corner! 0:0
0:33 Ali grabs and holds Tunney... 0:0
0:38 Esteves has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:47 Ali takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:47 That series of punches rocked Ali and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
1:03 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:0
1:07 Ali moves into the upper corner. 4:0
1:07 Tunney is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:0
1:16 He lands a stinging jab. 8:0
1:28 Tunney lands a stinging jab. 10:0
1:40 Ali retreats to his own corner... 10:0
1:40 A quick hook to the body by Gene Tunney 12:0
1:49 Tunney fires the jab. It finds its target. 14:0
1:58 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 14:0
2:07 Tunney throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ali but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 14:0
2:09 Tunney moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Muhammad Ali. 14:3
2:23 Tunney fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:3
2:26 Ali lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 14:5
2:35 Tunney backs into the upper corner. 14:5
2:40 Ali lands a hard uppercut! 14:10
2:40 Ali has Tunney in trouble after that punch! 14:10
2:54 Muhammad Ali misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 14:10
3:00 Ali wings a big left hand at Tunney but the latter sidesteps the punch. 14:10
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 15:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Ali splits Tunney's gloves with an uppercut. 0:2
0:25 Tunney is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:2
0:30 Tunney slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:35 Esteves has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ali locks up Tunney's arms. 0:2
0:44 Ali pushes Tunney away. 0:2
0:53 * Something is definitely bothering Tunney; he's hurting but it's hard to pinpoint the exact problem. 0:2
1:02 That combination from Ali just missed. 0:2
1:04 Tunney lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ali 2:2
1:21 Muhammad Ali just comes up short with the combination. 2:2
1:23 Tunney gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 4:2
1:41 Ali just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:2
1:41 Ali looks shaken! 9:2
1:51 Tunney drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Ali. 12:2
2:00 Ali retreats into the far left corner. 12:2
2:04 Tunney's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 12:2
2:13 Tunney works his way in and leans on Ali... 12:2
2:24 Esteves separates the two... 12:2
2:33 Ali shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 12:4
2:58 Ali moves to the center of the Ring taunting Tunney with his hands by his sides. 12:4
3:00 Tunney is trapped in his opponents corner... 12:4
3:00 Esteves motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 14:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Tunney's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Ali just misses with a huge shot as Tunney chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:22 Ali backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:27 Tunney attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:0
0:34 Tunney pins Ali in the corner! 0:0
0:38 Tunney misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:49 Tunney quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:0
0:57 Tunney cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Muhammad Ali had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
1:00 A sizzling cross from Ali finds it's mark. 0:3
1:13 Tunney slips out of a corner, as Muhammad Ali attempts to trap him. 0:3
1:18 Tunney is trapped in his own corner... 0:3
1:23 Ali is moving around the ring nicely. 0:3
1:34 Ali clinches... Gene Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:3
1:39 Esteves is shouting at Ali to break! 0:3
1:51 Ali is challenging Tunney to fight him and quit clinching. 0:3
1:56 Tunney shoves Ali away. 0:3
2:01 Ali has Gene Tunney cornered! 0:3
2:06 It's a sweet uppercut by Ali! He snapped Tunney's head straight back with that punch! 0:7
2:06 Tunney takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:7
2:17 Ali retreats to his opponents corner... 0:7
2:22 That was a violent straight right by Tunney! 4:7
2:22 Ali appears shaken by those punches! 4:7
2:35 Tunney is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:7
2:40 Tunney has Ali trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:7
2:45 Tunney wraps up Ali... Neither fighter will break... 4:7
2:49 * It's good to see Esteves paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Tunney about leaning on his opponent's neck. 4:7
3:00 Ali shows Tunney his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 5:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:16 Ali lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:16 Gene Tunney is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:21 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:29 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:33 Tunney is trying to free his gloves from under Ali's gloves. 0:4
0:48 Ali finally lets go of Gene Tunney. 0:4
0:53 Ali traps Tunney in the corner! 0:4
0:53 some nifty bodywork Ali as he scores with several shots from the inside. 0:6
1:10 Ali leaves the jab just short. 0:6
1:16 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:6
1:24 Ali's not even close with the jab. 0:6
1:26 Tunney sneaks home the right cross. 2:6
1:40 Ali wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tunney's defense. 2:6
1:55 Ali can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:6
2:06 Ali is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:6
2:13 Ali scores with a quick one-two to Tunney's midsection 2:8
2:29 Ali misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:8
2:36 Tunney just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:8
2:36 Ali was hurt by those blows! 7:8
2:50 Tunney works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:8
2:58 Tunney drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 11:8
2:58 Ali is hurt! 11:8
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 12:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 2:2
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:2
0:32 Ali is either lucky or has radar. Tunney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:2
0:39 Tunney steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:2
0:45 Ali retreats into a neutral corner. 2:2
0:50 Tunney throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:2
0:57 Ali lands a crushing hook! 2:7
0:57 Tunney is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:7
1:05 Muhammad Ali has Gene Tunney trapped! 2:7
1:10 Ali fires a shot, but it glances off Tunney's shoulder. 2:7
1:17 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:7
1:21 Ali gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:9
1:21 Ali has Tunney is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 2:9
1:35 Ali looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:9
1:46 Ali connects with a solid cross! 2:13
1:46 Tunney's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:13
1:59 Ali's misses as Tunney backpedals away. 2:13
2:06 Ali buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 2:16
2:10 Tunney's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 2:16
2:15 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 2:16
2:19 Ali is trapped in Tunney's corner... 2:16
2:19 Ali leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Tunney. 4:16
2:28 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:16
2:33 Tunney is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Ali. 4:16
2:40 Tunney rocks Ali with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 7:16
2:56 Ali's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 7:16
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:15 Ali picks off the jab thrown by Tunney. 0:0
0:22 George Chemeres seemed to pump up Tunney between rounds. 0:0
0:28 Ali suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:0
0:46 Muhammad Ali and Tunney are in a clinch, Esteves hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:50 Now they break clean. 0:0
1:00 Ali looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 0:0
1:11 Ali really buried that punch into Tunney's ribs. 0:4
1:11 Those punches hurt Tunney and he looks to hang on. 0:4
1:29 Tunney circles around the ring. 0:4
1:33 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 0:4
1:37 Ali's cross finds a home in Tunney's midsection. 0:7
1:46 Ali feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:10
2:04 Tunney misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:10
2:07 Ali goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 0:12
2:11 The swelling under Tunney's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:12
2:24 Ali throws a flurry of punches but Tunney either blocks or slips them. 0:12
2:27 Tunney fires a light jab to the stomach 2:12
2:41 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ali. 2:12
2:49 Tunney eats a jab from Muhammad Ali 2:14
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Esteves to step in. 3:14

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney and Ali square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:11 Tunney slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Ali connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:2
0:16 Tunney's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 7. 0:2
0:28 Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Ali fails to score inside. 0:2
0:31 Gene Tunney lands a jab to the midsection 2:2
0:43 Ali has Tunney blocked in! 2:2
0:47 The fighters are tied up. Ali tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:2
0:52 The Referee breaks it up... 2:2
0:56 Tunney's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 2:2
1:02 Tunney has Ali pinned! 2:2
1:02 Tunney working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 4:2
1:14 Ali throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:4
1:27 Esteves tries to separate the boxers but Ali has a vice-like grip on Tunney. 4:4
1:32 Tunney works his way free! 4:4
1:37 Ali has Tunney trapped! 4:4
1:37 Ali scores with quick series of shots to the body of Gene Tunney. 4:6
1:50 Ali lands a strong cross! 4:10
1:50 Tunney is reeling.. 4:10
1:55 Tunney's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 4:10
1:59 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 4:10
1:59 Ali gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Tunney. 4:12
2:09 Solid bodywork by Tunney as he lands several punches from the inside. 6:12
2:25 Ali telegraphed that shot and Tunney ducks under it easily. 6:12
2:28 Tunney doubles up with the hook to the body, but Ali is unfazed. 8:12
2:37 Tunney is forced into his own corner... 8:12
2:41 Ali is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 8:12
2:46 Gene Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 8:12
2:46 Ali lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 8:14
2:56 Ali takes a cross to the head from Tunney. 10:14
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:14

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:06 Gene Tunney'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
0:12 Tunney fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:14 Tunney winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Ali. 0:3
0:27 Ali slips in a jab to the body 0:5
0:32 Look for Ali to start to target Tunney's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:5
0:39 Tunney connects with an uppercut to the head of Ali. 2:5
1:02 Gene Tunney is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Muhammad Ali to chase him. 2:5
1:07 Ali steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:5
1:10 Ali gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Tunney. 2:8
1:27 Ali is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Tunney attempts to move inside on him. 2:8
1:36 Ali uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Gene Tunney tries vainly to score. 2:8
1:43 Referee Esteves is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 2:8
1:50 Ali connects with a nasty uppercut! 2:12
1:50 How is Tunney standing after that? 2:12
2:00 Ali lands a short hook to the body. 2:14
2:09 Ali gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 2:16
2:14 Tunney is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:16
2:26 Tunney is holding... 2:16
2:35 * Esteves is halting the fight and warning Tunney for leaning on the opponent's neck. Tunney is pleading his case but to no avail. 2:16
2:53 Tunney does a great job of moving as Ali tries to work inside. 2:16
3:00 Ali darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:16
3:00 And that ends Round number 8. 2:18

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tunney is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Tunney traps Ali's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Esteves breaks it up. 0:0
0:28 Referee Esteves separates the two... 0:0
0:35 We have a lull in the action. 0:0
0:43 Ali takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:0
0:43 Muhammad Ali is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:0
1:01 Ali fires and misses. 4:0
1:08 Muhammad Ali takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 8:0
1:08 Ali's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:0
1:21 Tunney is really focused in this round. 8:0
1:32 Ali pins Tunney's arms. Now they move apart. 8:0
1:44 Esteves moves in to break the clinch. 8:0
1:56 Oh!!! Tunney unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:0
1:56 Tunney has Ali in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 12:0
2:07 Ali lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 12:2
2:24 Tunney is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 12:2
2:29 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Ali. 12:5
2:41 Ali is forced into his opponents corner... 12:5
2:46 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Esteves is going to have to sort this out. 12:5
3:00 Esteves pries them apart. 12:5
3:00 It looks like Ali has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:5
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 12:4

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 10 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tunney is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tunney still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Tunney lets his hands go inside, but Ali protects his body well. 0:0
0:20 George Chemeres was really animated in Tunney's corner and Tunney was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:25 Tunney smothers Ali's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:36 Esteves breaks them up... 0:0
0:44 Ali steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:47 Tunney drills Ali with a solid jab. 2:0
1:00 Tunney is really focused in this round. 2:0
1:09 Tunney fires and misses. 2:0
1:16 Ali drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:5
1:16 Tunney was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:5
1:20 Tunney's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:5
1:25 A quick jab from Ali connects. 2:7
1:42 Tunney misses with that combination. 2:7
1:54 Tunney is trapped in the corner... 2:7
1:54 Ali gets inside and fires a hook to Tunney's body. 2:9
2:04 Tunney lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ali on the end of that punch. 4:9
2:35 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:9
2:40 Referee Esteves steps in to break it up. 4:9
2:51 Tunney lands a powerful cross right on the button! 8:9
2:51 Ali is staggered... 8:9
3:00 The Referee has to get between Tunney and Ali as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 7:10

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Tunney's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Muhammad Ali slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Ali comes in low. Tunney puts a headlock on him. Esteves knocks Tunney's arm off Ali's head. 0:0
0:20 Esteves separates them. 0:0
0:28 Tunney rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:40 Gene Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:45 Ali tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tunney blocks it. 2:0
0:52 Ali retreats into the upper corner. 2:0
0:57 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ali flush! 6:0
0:57 Ali was shaken by those blows! 6:0
1:11 Tunney misses with that punch. 6:0
1:13 Muhammad Ali feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Tunney's chin. 6:2
1:17 Tunney's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:2
1:22 Tunney scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 8:2
1:31 Tunney pins Ali in the corner! 8:2
1:35 Tunney grabs Ali again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:2
1:40 Tunney uses his shoulder to force Ali out of the clinch. 8:2
1:46 Tunney is really focused in this round. 8:2
2:03 Tunney pins Ali's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:2
2:15 Esteves separates the two fighters. 8:2
2:24 Tunney clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 8:2
2:28 Esteves moves them apart. 8:2
2:33 The referee is talking to Ali, telling him to start fighting. 8:2
2:49 Tunney and Ali are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Tunney having the edge. 11:4
3:00 Tunney ties up Ali... 11:4
3:00 Ali pushes Tunney away. 11:4
3:00 Ali appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:4
3:00 That ends Round 11... But the fighters are still punching! Now Esteves jumps between them. 11:4

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Tunney and Ali leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Tunney got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Chemeres's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tunney's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tunney's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Esteves warns Ali for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:23 Tunney tries to get free... Here comes Esteves to break them up... 0:0
0:32 Watch Ali move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Tunney off balance. 0:0
0:40 Ali bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:54 Ali lands a solid cross! 0:7
0:54 Tunney is suddenly in trouble! 0:7
0:58 There has to be something done about the swelling around Tunney's left eye as it continues to worsen. 0:7
1:07 Ali is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:7
1:18 Ali lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tunney. 0:7
1:29 Tunney takes a hard combination from Ali 0:11
1:29 Tunney was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:11
1:42 That uppercut from Ali lands with some authority! 0:16
1:42 Tunney staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:16
1:47 Tunney seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 0:16
1:56 Ali doesn't connect with the jab. 0:16
2:07 Ali tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:16
2:13 Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 0:16
2:13 Ali lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 0:18
2:22 Tunney backs into the far left corner. 0:18
2:27 Apparently Ali feels it's a good strategy to hug Tunney and force Esteves to come separate them. 0:18
2:31 Esteves separates the two... 0:18
2:40 Ali misses wildly with the Hook. 0:18
2:55 Ali wraps up Tunney. 0:18
3:00 Referee Esteves has to separate the two... 0:18
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 0:18

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jackie Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 13. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Whatever George Chemeres said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 0:0
0:06 Tunney'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
0:10 Tunney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:22 Tunney fires a left hand that Ali takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:29 Ali is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:29 Tunney is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:0
0:41 Tunney scores with a nice right cross. 4:0
0:50 Tunney unleashes a flurry and Ali fires back, a close exchange with Tunney coming out on top. 7:2
1:03 Ali scores with a cross to the ribs. 7:4
1:12 Ali moves into a neutral corner. 7:4
1:29 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 7:4
1:36 Tunney leans on Ali and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 9:4
1:48 Tunney is really focused in this round. 9:4
1:51 Ali is pinned in his opponents corner... 9:4
1:55 Tunney tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ali. 9:4
2:06 Tunney has Ali cornered! 9:4
2:06 Tunney tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 11:4
2:15 Tunney moves into the lower right corner. 11:4
2:15 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 13:6
2:32 Tunney scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Muhammad Ali's jaw. 15:6
2:45 Ali retreats into the near corner. 15:6
2:49 Gene Tunney can't score with short uppercut inside. Ali got his gloves in front of the punch. 15:6
2:51 Ali's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 15:8
2:56 The swelling under Tunney's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 15:8
3:00 Ali appears to have this fight under control. 15:8
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 13. 16:8

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gene Tunney rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Tunney's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:10 Tunney is backed into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:10 Ali fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:18 Tunney got some great advice from George Chemeres between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:2
0:23 Tunney just comes up short with the jab. 0:2
0:34 Tunney is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:2
0:38 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:2
0:38 Tunney fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Muhammad Ali. He rocked him with that one. 3:2
0:52 Tunney is really focused in this round. 3:2
1:06 Tunney lands a wicked combination! 7:2
1:06 It looks like Ali is hurt after taking those shots! 7:2
1:19 Tunney has Ali cornered! 7:2
1:19 Tunney pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 9:2
1:32 Muhammad Ali shoots the jab into the chest of Tunney. 9:4
1:47 Tunney is really focused in this round. 9:4
1:54 Tunney is off target with that cross. 9:4
1:57 Ali lets a quick hook go, catching Gene Tunney moving in. 9:6
2:01 Gene Tunney's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:6
2:06 Gene Tunney has Ali trapped! 9:6
2:10 Tunney is clinching... Ali is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tunney's arms... 9:6
2:21 * Tunney is hitting on the break and Esteves has seen enough as he issues a warning. 9:6
2:35 Tunney retreats into the lower corner. 9:6
2:39 Ali is giving Tunney a lot of side-to-side movement. 9:6
2:51 Ali connects with a vicious cross! 9:11
2:51 That punch really rocked Tunney! 9:11
2:56 Tunney is breathing heavily... 9:11
3:00 Tunney has Ali blocked in! 9:11
3:00 Ali seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:11
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:12

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Tunney is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Tunney whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:19 George Chemeres was extremely upbeat during the break with Tunney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:20 Tunney has Ali trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:0
0:24 Gene Tunney landed a sharp combination that rocked Ali back on his heels! 4:0
0:24 Ali's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:0
0:40 Maybe they ought to nickname Tunney "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 4:0
0:49 Esteves has to break them apart. 4:0
0:58 The fighters are at ring center... 4:0
0:58 Tunney moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:0
1:07 Ali backs into his own corner... 6:0
1:11 Tunney is flicking the jab, trying to keep Ali at long range. 6:0
1:28 Tunney cranks up the hook and connects to Ali's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:0
1:28 Ali is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 10:0
1:40 Ali scores to the body with a jab 10:2
1:53 Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 10:2
1:53 Fighters are exchanging blows! Ali scored more on that exchange. 12:5
1:58 The swelling around Tunney's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:5
2:05 Thats a nice right hand from Tunney. 14:5
2:23 Tunney has his arms wrapped around Ali... Now they separate. 14:5
2:32 The fighters separate after a clinch. 14:5
2:52 Muhammad Ali lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 14:7
3:00 Tunney slides into his own corner... 14:7
3:00 Ali cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tunney had his elbows tucked in nicely. 14:7
3:00 He seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:7
3:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 14:7

Fight Result

Ray Connelly has the call...

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

Adelaide Byrd, United States sees the fight 143 to 142

Paul Thomas, England scores the fight 143 to 142

Larry O'Connell, England scores it 143 to 142

The winner and new WBA champion by unanimous decision is Muhammad Ali!


Score Cards

Adelaide Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Gene Tunney 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 142
Muhammad Ali 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 143

Paul Thomas Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 142
Muhammad Ali 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 143

Larry O'Connell Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Gene Tunney 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 142
Muhammad Ali 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Gene Tunney 29 30 28 30 27 27 27 27 30 28 30 27 29 27 30 426
Muhammad Ali 28 27 29 27 30 30 30 30 27 29 27 30 28 30 27 429


Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Muhammad Ali
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 6.20 7.13
Hooks / Round 3.53 3.47
Crosses / Round 3.33 3.47
Combinations / Round 5.07 7.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.13 3.33


Punches Landed / Round 21.27 24.60
Punches Missed / Round 32.13 36.00


Punching Accuracy 39.8% 40.6%


Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Hitting on the Break 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 2 7 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 6 / 5 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 2 / 2


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

[Fist of Legend]

Joe Louis vs Jack Johnson

Fight info: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, United States, 2018-5-28, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Gary Rosato, the bout will be scored by three judges: Eva Shain (United States), Eliecer Perez (Panama) and Jesse Reyes (United States), ring card girl is Eileen Podesky, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Louis - Record: 6-0-0 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Jack Johnson - Record: 6-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Cunningham - Cut Man: Spider Kelly

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:08 Louis retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Louis takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 0:4
0:13 That punch has Louis staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:4
0:22 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Louis but it scores points for Johnson none the less. 0:6
0:32 Johnson with a lead right to the head. 0:8
0:41 Johnson fires a punch over the jab of Joe Louis and gets it in for points. 0:10
0:55 Louis has promised a good showing tonight. 0:10
0:58 Johnson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:10
1:01 Louis is forced into his own corner... 0:10
1:01 Johnson bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:12
1:10 Johnson pins Louis in the corner! 0:12
1:15 Johnson doesn't connect with the combination. 0:12
1:17 A hard jab to the stomach makes Johnson gasp!! 3:12
1:34 Johnson fires a lead right that Louis manages to avoid. 3:12
1:42 Johnson's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 3:12
1:49 Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:12
1:49 Jack Johnson was shaken by those blows! 8:12
2:18 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:12
2:18 Louis jolts Johnson with a hard jab. 11:12
2:30 Johnson is blocked in his own corner... 11:12
2:30 Louis fires a solid combination. 13:12
2:46 Both fighters are landing well in this round. 13:12
2:51 Johnson scores with the jab. 13:14
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 13:15

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis and Johnson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Jack Johnson scores with a classic left-right combination. 0:3
0:24 Johnson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:26 Johnson gets inside and fires a hook to Louis's body. 0:5
0:40 Louis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Johnson. 0:5
0:47 Louis has Johnson trapped! 0:5
0:52 Louis is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:5
0:54 Johnson lands a stinging jab. 0:7
1:06 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 0:7
1:10 Louis is circling his opponent. 0:7
1:15 Johnson is really focused in this round. 0:7
1:31 Not much to choose in that exchange as both Jack Johnson and Louis had their moments. 2:9
1:45 Louis is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 5:9
2:05 Johnson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:9
2:10 Johnson lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 5:11
2:21 Johnson slides into a neutral corner... 5:11
2:26 Louis doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Johnson's head? 9:11
2:26 Johnson looks stunned! 9:11
2:35 Louis tastes Johnson's jab 9:13
2:52 Johnson does a great job of moving as Louis tries to work inside. 9:13
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:15

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Kevin Cunningham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Johnson has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:14 Johnson has Louis trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:18 Johnson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:28 Louis works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:0
0:39 Louis feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 4:0
0:52 Johnson backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:57 That hook by Louis jarred Johnson! 8:0
0:57 Johnson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 8:0
1:21 * Louis lands a tremendous shot under Johnson's ribcage and Johnson crumbles to the canvas. 8:0
1:24 Rosato starts counting... 17:0
1:24 1 17:0
1:25 2 17:0
1:26 3 17:0
1:27 4 17:0
1:28 5 17:0
1:29 6 17:0
1:30 7 17:0
1:31 8 17:0
1:31 * Johnson has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 17:0
1:31 Johnson tries to steady himself as Rosato takes a good look at him. he appears to be ok and the fight will go on. 17:0
1:31 Louis won't want to let Johnson off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 17:0
1:44 Louis tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 17:0
1:55 Louis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 17:0
2:11 * Johnson is overwhelmed by a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 17:0
2:13 Rosato stands over Johnson and begins the count... 24:0
2:13 1 24:0
2:14 2 24:0
2:15 Johnson is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 24:0
2:16 4 24:0
2:16 * Johnson gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 24:0
2:16 Rosato seems convinced that Johnson is ok, and the fight will continue! 24:0
2:16 Louis stuns Johnson. Louis has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 24:0
2:25 Jack Johnson is blocked in his opponents corner... 24:0
2:29 Louis is flicking the jab, trying to keep Jack Johnson at long range. 24:0
2:34 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 24:0
2:38 Louis is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Johnson. 24:0
2:47 Louis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Johnson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 24:0
3:00 Johnson retreats into the left corner. 24:0
3:00 Louis fires a volley of punches but Johnson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 24:0
3:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 26:0

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:14 Nice pop on that jab from Johnson. 0:3
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:3
0:35 Joe Louis unleashes a flurry of punches, but Jack Johnson answers right back. 2:5
0:49 Louis is holding... 2:5
0:54 Jack Johnson pushes Louis away. 2:5
0:58 Not much steam behind Johnson's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:7
1:07 Johnson has Louis cornered! 2:7
1:07 Louis takes a cross to the head from Johnson. 2:9
1:24 Johnson ties up Louis... 2:9
1:33 Rosato steps in and breaks it up. 2:9
1:38 Johnson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:11
1:42 Johnson seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 2:11
1:48 Louis eats a short cross from Johnson amd backs away. 2:13
2:05 Louis ties up Jack Johnson. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:13
2:10 Louis pushes Jack Johnson away. 2:13
2:23 Louis picks off the jab thrown by Jack Johnson. 2:13
2:29 Louis's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 2:13
2:32 Johnson steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:13
2:36 Johnson has Louis blocked in! 2:13
2:36 Johnson scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Louis's jaw. 2:15
2:36 * That punch has opened a cut on Louis. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 2:16
2:36 Blood is coming from a cut on the right eyelid of Joe Louis and it's certainly appears as if it's going to inhibit his vision if it stays open throughout the fight. That's a bad place for a cut. 2:16
2:40 Louis has some swelling starting to appear under his eyes, which hopefully won't become a problem. 2:16
2:45 Johnson's jab is fast and accurate. 2:18
2:58 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:18
3:00 Johnson just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:18
3:00 Rosato motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 1:18

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eileen Podesky exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Well, Joe Louis's corner did what they could with his cut on the right eyelid but there is still some blood visible so the bleeding wasn't completely stopped. 0:0
0:18 Johnson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Louis 0:2
0:28 Jack Johnson with a right to the body 0:4
0:45 Jack Johnson pins Louis's arms. Now they move apart. 0:4
0:54 Rosato separates the two... 0:4
0:59 Johnson backs into the far corner. 0:4
1:03 Louis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Johnson. 0:4
1:06 Jack Johnson scores with a hook to the side of the head. 0:6
1:18 Johnson is not known for mixing it up inside, but he did land a solid uppercut to the body right there. 0:9
1:31 Joe Louis uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Johnson tries vainly to score. 0:9
1:38 Johnson gets in a lead cross to Louis's body. 0:11
1:51 Louis scores to the body with a jab 2:11
2:00 Johnson continues to pop the jab 2:13
2:00 That last punch has widened the cut and worsened the bleeding on Louis's face. 2:13
2:00 The cuton the eyelid of Louis is starting to bleed more heavily now as additional damage has caused it to widen. If the cut gets much worse, it could lead to a TKO loss. 2:13
2:00 * Rosato is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Louis's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Louis's face, especially the cut above the eye. 2:13
2:00 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Louis to stand and motioning for Johnson to back up a little. Now Rosato is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 5. 2:13
2:09 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 2:13
2:13 Johnson is really focused in this round. 2:13
2:16 Louis's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 2:13
2:19 Louis eats a jab from Johnson 2:15
2:24 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Louis's eyes. 2:15
2:29 Johnson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:17
2:46 That was a violent straight right by Johnson! 2:21
2:46 Louis was hurt by those blows! 2:21
3:00 Johnson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:26
3:00 At least two of those shots really hurt Louis! 2:26
3:00 That swelling under the eyes of Louis is definitely getting worse; his corner is going to have to give it priority between rounds. 2:26
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 2:26

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Joe Louis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Johnson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Kevin Cunningham's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Louis's corner men worked their magic on his's cut on the right eyelid. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Louis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Louis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Johnson ties up Louis. 0:0
0:23 Johnson uses his shoulder to force Louis out of the clinch. 0:0
0:36 Louis fires a shot, but it glances off Jack Johnson's shoulder. 0:0
0:48 Johnson lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:48 Joe Louis is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:52 Louis's eyes are becoming more swollen and it's going to need controlled in order for Louis to see properly out of them. 0:4
1:03 Johnson moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
1:07 Rosato yells at the fighters to separate but Joe Louis and Johnson are a tangle of arms. 0:4
1:16 Johnson works his way free! 0:4
1:25 Johnson is holding Louis tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:4
1:34 Referee Rosato separates the two... 0:4
1:39 Johnson snakes the jab through Louis's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:6
1:57 Johnson tries to muscle inside but Louis clinches him. 0:6
2:01 Referee Rosato has to separate the two... 0:6
2:10 Johnson fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:6
2:13 Joe Louis lands a two punch combination to the body 2:6
2:27 Johnson is trapped in his own corner... 2:6
2:27 Louis scores with a hard, snapping jab. 5:6
2:41 Johnson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:6
2:53 Johnson frees himself from Louis's clutches! They move to ring center now. 5:6
3:00 Talk about a slow pace, I think the Ring Card Girls are getting more attention than this fight. 4:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Louis's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Johnson lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 0:2
0:13 Joe Louis's eyes are starting to worsen as the swelling increases. 0:2
0:17 Dennie Mancini seemed to pump up Louis between rounds. 0:2
0:25 Louis picks off the jab by Jack Johnson. 0:2
0:28 Louis catches Johnson with a short, powerful hook to the head as Johnson tried to move inside. That punch stopped Johnson in his tracks! 3:2
0:37 A flurry of light blows from Johnson scores to the body. 3:4
0:57 Johnson traps Louis in the corner! 3:4
1:01 Jack Johnson is giving Joe Louis a lot of side-to-side movement. 3:4
1:11 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Louis! 3:4
1:18 Johnson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:4
1:22 Johnson pins Louis's arms! The fighters are tied up... 3:4
1:27 * Rosato is telling Johnson to quit using the shoulder. 3:4
1:48 That cross from Louis lands with some authority! 7:4
1:48 Johnson was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 7:4
1:57 Johnson pins Louis in the corner! 7:4
2:01 Johnson looks for a breather; he grabs Joe Louis and holds on. Louis pushes Johnson off and looks for an opening. 7:4
2:06 Rosato has to break the clinch. 7:4
2:10 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 7:4
2:18 Johnson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:4
2:24 Johnson feints, looking for an opening. 7:4
2:28 Louis has Johnson pinned! 7:4
2:33 Louis is moving around the ring nicely. 7:4
2:50 Johnson has freed himself from Louis. They move quickly to ring center. 7:4
3:00 Johnson slides into the corner... 7:4
3:00 Louis throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:4
3:00 Louis spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 8:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jack Johnson 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
0:08 Louis's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Johnson moves into the lower corner. 0:0
0:13 Louis whiffs with the hook. 0:0
0:20 Johnson's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:27 Louis ends up behind Jack Johnson as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:39 Johnson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:55 Louis usues his legs to avoid Johnson's punches. 0:0
1:06 Louis connects with a vicious hook! 4:0
1:06 Johnson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
1:24 Johnson misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
1:26 Joe Louis throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Johnson's jaw. 6:0
1:42 Johnson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:0
1:42 Johnson appears shaken by those punches! 10:0
1:58 Johnson fires a left hand that Louis takes high on the shoulder. 10:0
2:09 Louis looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 10:0
2:12 Johnson feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Louis's chin. 10:2
2:12 That last shot has reopened a cut on Louis because the blood is flowing again. 10:2
2:12 Blood is visible once again on the face of Louis as the gash on his eyelid has reopened. Louis is blinking furiously, trying to clear his vision. 10:2
2:12 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Louis's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Rosato is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Louis's facial wound. 10:2
2:16 * Referee Rosato halts this fight. He's taking Joe Louis to his corner and waving for the ring physician. The doctor is looking at it... Louis's corner is pleading with both the referee and the doctor.* They want Louis to be allowed to at least finish the round. The Referee is waving it off. It's over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO due to the severity of the cuts - Johnson! 10:2

Fight Result

Johnny Addie has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBC champion by technical knockout at the 2:17 mark in Round 8 is...

Jack Johnson!


Score Cards

Eva Shain Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 67
Jack Johnson 10 9 7 10 10 10 9 65

Eliecer Perez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 65
Jack Johnson 10 10 7 10 10 10 9 66

Jesse Reyes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 65
Jack Johnson 10 10 7 10 10 10 9 66

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 28 28 30 27 27 27 30 197
Jack Johnson 30 29 21 30 30 30 27 197


Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Jack Johnson
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 4.75 6.50
Hooks / Round 3.25 4.50
Crosses / Round 2.63 5.25
Combinations / Round 3.50 6.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.13 5.75


Punches Landed / Round 16.25 28.00
Punches Missed / Round 30.88 34.63


Punching Accuracy 34.5% 44.7%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


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


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on right eyelid 2 / 1 / 2


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


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 0 3 / 2
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 2 / 1


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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Buster Mathis Buster Douglas 1:1 Buster Douglas MD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Juan Carlos Gomez Marco Huck 1:1 Juan Carlos Gomez UD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Larry Holmes George Foreman 1:1 Larry Holmes UD 15 15
Support Bout Vitali Klitschko Riddick Bowe 1:1 Vitali Klitschko MD 15 15
Co-Feature Gene Tunney Muhammad Ali 1:1 Muhammad Ali UD 15 15
Main Event Joe Louis Jack Johnson 1:1 Jack Johnson TKO 8 15