Event#8-Titles-WBC-PepVsNelson,WBA-SaldivarVsArguello,IBF-AttellVsSaddler, & JofreVSMiller

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Opening Bout
Eder Jofre vs Freddie Miller

Fight info: Riverside Ballroom, Green Bay, WI, United States, 2021-03-29, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Curtis Thrasher, the bout will be scored by three judges: Paul Herman (United States), Arturo Villegas (Argentina) and Harold Buck (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Eder Jofre - Record: 5-1-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
In the blue corner: Freddie Miller - Record: 4-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Janks Morton - Cut Man: Bill Gore

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
0:06 Eder Jofre takes a cross to the head from Miller. 0:2
0:19 Jofre triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 3:2
0:33 Jofre lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Miller's midsection. 5:2
0:59 Miller pins Jofre's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:2
01:08 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 5:2
01:19 Miller is clinching... Eder Jofre is trying to free his gloves... They are under Miller's arms... 5:2
01:28 Thrasher separates the two... 5:2
01:40 Jofre works his way in and leans on Miller... 5:2
01:45 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:2
01:52 Jofre is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:2
01:58 Jofre walks in to a glancing hook from Miller. 5:4
02:15 Miller misses wildly with the hook. 5:4
02:31 Miller lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jofre. 5:4
02:37 Jofre hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 5:4
02:42 Eder Jofre jolts Miller starting with the body and working up to the head. 8:4
02:52 Miller said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 8:4
02:54 The fighters are at close quarters now as Eder Jofre lands a hook downstairs. 10:4
03:00 Miller tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jofre blocks it. 10:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 9:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:07 Miller's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Miller is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:0
0:24 Jofre fires and misses. 0:0
0:26 Miller scores with a glancing cross. 0:2
0:45 Eder Jofre tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
0:48 Miller is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:4
0:57 As high as Jofre is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Miller takes advantage of it. 0:4
01:01 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Miller blasts home a hook. 0:6
01:20 That hook to the body from Jofre had some power behind it. 3:6
01:34 Jofre holds his arms up in disgust as Miller holds him around his waist. 3:6
01:43 Miller finally lets go of Jofre. 3:6
01:59 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 3:6
02:02 Jofre hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Miller. 5:6
02:16 Jofre lands a wicked hook! 9:6
02:16 Miller is badly hurt! 9:6
02:37 Jofre slips out of a corner, as Freddie Miller attempts to trap him. 9:6
02:41 Both men look to measure one another. 9:6
02:48 Freddie Miller tries to drop the right hand over the top but Jofre ducks under it. 9:6
02:51 Jofre bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 11:6
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 12:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Tommy Gallagher seemed to pump up Jofre between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Thrasher yells at the fighters to separate but Jofre and Miller are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:17 Thrasher moves them apart. 0:0
0:26 Thrasher tries to separate the boxers but Miller has a vice-like grip on Jofre. 0:0
0:31 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:42 Freddie Miller flicks a jab to Jofre's stomach 0:2
0:57 Miller fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:2
01:09 Jofre does a great job of moving as Miller tries to work inside. 0:2
01:16 That hook from Jofre snapped Miller's head back violently! 4:2
01:16 Freddie Miller appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:2
01:25 Jofre's jab is fast and accurate. 6:2
01:25 * And now Miller is bleeding from that last punch! 7:2
01:25 The cut isn't bleeding that heavily right now but it is in a bad location, over his right eyebrow. 7:2
01:25 Even a small cut this early in the fight can become a problem in later rounds. 7:2
01:42 Jofre cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Miller had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:2
01:45 Freddie Miller leans on Jofre and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 7:4
02:02 Jofre lands a devastating hook! 11:4
02:02 Miller is reeling.. 11:4
02:15 Jofre fires a lead right that Miller manages to avoid. 11:4
02:22 Miller's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:4
02:25 Miller lands a flurry to the ribs of Jofre. 11:6
02:38 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:6
02:47 Miller fires and misses. 11:6
02:53 There's a hard shot off the top of Freddie Miller's head! 15:6
02:53 Miller is trying to regroup after that punch... 15:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 15:5

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jofre's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:15 Jofre lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:15 Miller is hurt! 4:0
0:31 Jofre throws a flurry of punches but Miller either blocks or slips them. 4:0
0:45 Jofre just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:0
0:45 Miller was shaken by those blows! 8:0
01:02 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Miller and Jofre! 10:2
01:14 Jofre fires a jab to the body 12:2
01:23 Jofre bangs home a hard cross. 15:2
01:23 It looks like Jofre has reopened Miller's previous wound because Miller is now bleeding once again. 15:2
01:23 Now the bleeding from the cut above Miller's eye has begun to seep again. 15:2
01:27 Miller's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 15:2
01:37 Jofre just comes up short with the cross. 15:2
01:40 Miller throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 15:4
01:49 Jofre rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 17:4
02:01 Jofre catches Miller with a short, powerful hook to the head as Miller tried to move inside. That punch stopped Miller in his tracks! 20:4
02:15 Miller can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 20:4
02:22 Jofre lands a strong cross! 24:4
02:22 Freddie Miller is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 24:4
02:36 Jofre looks to work the body, but Miller covers up nicely. 24:4
02:39 Miller scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 24:6
02:52 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 24:6
02:56 Miller scores with consecutive blows to the body of Eder Jofre. 24:8
03:00 Jofre spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 25:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Janks Morton knows Miller lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:16 Miller telegraphed that shot and Jofre ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:27 Miller's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:35 Jofre pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:0
0:40 Jofre slides into the corner... 0:0
0:44 Freddie Miller tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:56 Miller fires a volley of punches but Jofre was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
01:12 Jofre misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
01:22 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
01:29 Eder Jofre drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
01:29 Miller is clutching his side! 4:0
01:33 There appears to be increased swelling under Miller's left eye. 4:0
01:43 Miller is pinned in his own corner... 4:0
01:47 Eder Jofre darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:0
01:51 Miller seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 4:0
02:03 Freddie Miller is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
02:11 Miller pins Jofre in the corner! 4:0
02:15 Miller lets his hands go inside, but Jofre protects his body well. 4:0
02:31 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:0
02:31 Miller throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Jofre's jaw. 4:2
02:47 Jofre backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
02:47 Miller goes downstairs with the hook. 4:4
03:00 Miller has Jofre trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 4:4
03:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 5:5

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Miller brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 Miller misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:17 Jofre got some great advice from Tommy Gallagher between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:19 Miller moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:19 The uppercut just landed by Jofre is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:0
0:34 Jofre fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:37 A flurry of blows from Miller lands to the body 2:2
0:50 Jofre whiffs with the combination. 2:2
01:02 Miller shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:4
01:19 Jofre wraps up Miller... Neither fighter will break... 2:4
01:24 Referee Thrasher steps in to break it up. 2:4
01:29 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:4
01:37 Jofre lands a crushing uppercut! 6:4
01:37 Miller appears shaken by that punch! 6:4
01:41 The swelling is increasing around Miller's left. 6:4
01:47 The fighters are at ring center... 6:4
01:52 Jofre has his arms wrapped around Miller... Now they separate. 6:4
01:56 Jofre pushes Miller away. 6:4
02:09 Miller isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Jofre fits. 6:4
02:18 That hook by Jofre jarred Miller! 10:4
02:18 Miller was shaken by that blow! 10:4
02:28 Jofre tries to clinch, but Miller shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 10:6
02:37 Miller is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:6
02:40 Miller lands consecutive blows to Jofre's midsection. 10:8
02:49 Jofre scores with a nice right cross. 12:8
02:54 The swelling around Miller's left eye is worsening. 12:8
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Miller looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jofre got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Gallagher's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Miller is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Miller still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Miller has Jofre cornered! 0:0
0:07 Miller gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:20 Miller is forced into his own corner... 0:2
0:20 Jofre scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:2
0:24 Miller is fading... 2:2
0:38 Jofre lands a solid cross! 6:2
0:38 Miller's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 6:2
0:42 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Miller. 6:2
0:58 Jofre wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Miller's defense. 6:2
01:06 Miller is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:2
01:11 Miller has Jofre trapped! 6:2
01:15 Miller is moving around the ring nicely. 6:2
01:26 Miller catches Jofre with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:4
01:35 Miller throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:6
01:45 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:6
01:45 Miller misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 6:8
02:00 Miller swings...and misses. 6:8
02:12 Jofre just can't find the range with that hook. 6:8
02:19 Jofre can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 8:8
02:28 Miller has Jofre blocked in! 8:8
02:33 Miller misses with that punch. 8:8
02:39 The action slows for the moment. 8:8
02:46 Jofre wallops Miller with a cross to the liver! 11:8
02:56 * Miller is told to quit rabbit punching by Thrasher. 11:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Miller's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Miller's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Eder Jofre misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:15 It doesn't look like Miller has much left at all. 0:0
0:20 Whatever Janks Morton said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Miller has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:24 Jofre scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:24 Those punches hurt Miller and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:29 Miller's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:0
0:34 Eder Jofre traps Miller in the corner! 4:0
0:38 Eder Jofre dances gracefully across the canvas 4:0
0:47 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
0:55 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:0
01:00 Miller ends up behind Jofre as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:0
01:04 Miller steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
01:07 Jofre gets his head on the chest of Miller as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:0
01:25 Miller is off target with that jab. 6:0
01:27 Jofre lands a hook to the ribs. 8:0
01:36 Miller scores with a nice left cross. 8:2
01:46 Some nice infighting ends with Jofre getting an uppercut in. 10:2
01:50 The swelling around Miller's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:2
01:58 The cross scores for Miller. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:4
02:24 Freddie Miller 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. 10:4
02:26 Jofre lands several punches in a row to the head of Miller, though none of them had much steam behind them. 12:4
02:42 Miller rips a hook to the head. 12:6
02:42 Jofre reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 12:6
02:58 Jofre slides into a neutral corner... 12:6
02:58 Miller scores with several light punches to the head. 12:8
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 14:9

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Miller is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Miller misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:23 Miller is either lucky or has radar. Jofre's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:31 Freddie Miller pins Jofre in the corner! 0:0
0:35 Jofre picks off the cross by Miller. 0:0
0:38 Jofre scores with a piston-like jab. 3:0
0:47 Miller has Jofre pinned! 3:0
0:52 Miller misses with that hook. 3:0
0:54 Some good body work by Jofre but not much on those punches. 5:0
01:06 Jofre connects with a left-right combo. 7:0
01:11 Miller's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:0
01:31 Miller is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Jofre. 7:0
01:35 * Thrasher steps in and admonishes Miller for leaning on Jofre's neck. 7:0
01:49 Miller retreats into a neutral corner. 7:0
01:53 Jofre is circling his opponent. 7:0
01:58 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 7:0
02:06 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 7:0
02:11 Miller retreats into the upper corner. 7:0
02:15 Jofre is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:0
02:27 Miller tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Jofre. 7:0
02:34 That was a violent straight right by Jofre! 12:0
02:34 Miller looks shaken! 12:0
02:49 Jofre is clinching... 12:0
02:53 Thrasher breaks them up... 12:0
02:58 Jofre digs a short hook to ribs of Miller. 14:0
03:00 It looks like Jofre has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:0
03:00 Thrasher motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 9. 16:0

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Tommy Gallagher was extremely upbeat during the break with Jofre providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Freddie Miller'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 Miller throws a punch and lands. Jofre scores with a counter. Looks like Miller was a little more effective. 2:3
0:12 Miller's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Jofre. 2:3
0:25 Miller just comes up short with the cross. 2:3
0:36 Jofre is protecting the body nicely as Miller fails to score inside. 2:3
0:47 Miller doesn't connect with the hook. 2:3
0:50 Jofre tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:3
0:59 Miller goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:5
01:31 * Jofre lands a tremendous shot under Miller's ribcage and Freddie Miller crumbles to the canvas. 4:5
01:33 Thrasher positions himself over Miller and starts the count.. 11:5
01:33 1... 11:5
01:34 2... 11:5
01:35 3... 11:5
01:36 Miller lurches to his feet at the count of 4 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 11:5
01:36 * Miller manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 11:5
01:36 Thrasher motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 11:5
01:36 Miller is definitely in trouble. Jofre needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 11:5
01:36 And now Miller is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 11:5
01:36 Miller's got blood trickling into his eye again as the cut above it has reopened here in Round 10. 11:5
01:36 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Miller'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 Thrasher is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Miller's facial wound. 11:5
01:36 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Miller, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 10. 11:5
01:50 Jofre lands a vicious hook! 16:5
01:50 Miller seems to have been hurt by that punch! 16:5
01:54 The swelling under Miller's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 16:5
01:59 Jofre bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 18:5
01:59 Eder Jofre knows that Miller is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Miller. 18:5
02:12 Miller picks off the jab thrown by Jofre. 18:5
02:23 Jofre really buried that punch into Freddie Miller's ribs. 23:5
02:23 Miller is trying to regroup after those punches... 23:5
02:36 Eder Jofre misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 23:5
02:47 Jofre pummels Miller, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 27:5
02:47 Miller was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 27:5
02:52 Miller seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 27:5
02:56 Miller is trapped in his own corner... 27:5
02:56 Jofre's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 29:5
03:00 Jofre appears to have this fight under control. 29:5
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 29:6

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Miller is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Miller's corner men does a nice job on Miller's cut above the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Miller had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:08 Miller's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Eder Jofre is holding on to Miller. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:17 Miller tries to get free... Here comes Thrasher to break them up... 0:0
0:26 The fighters are tied up. Miller tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:31 Thrasher separates them. 0:0
0:36 Jofre plants a cross on Miller's rib cage. 2:0
0:55 Miller looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 2:0
01:02 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
01:09 Miller lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jofre. 2:0
01:12 Jofre is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:0
01:12 That last shot has reopened a cut on Miller because the blood is flowing again. 4:0
01:12 The claret is dripping again from the cut over Miller's eyebrow as the wound has been reopened. 4:0
01:12 * Miller's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Thrasher motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 4:0
01:16 * The Referee has stopped the fight and leads Miller to the ringside doctor. The doctor is up on the apron and doing a thorough examination of [FtrB]'s cut.* That's it! Referee Thrasher is waving it off. This fight is over! Jofre wins by TKO due to the severity of Miller's injuries! 4:0

Fight Result

And here with the call is Pat Harker

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:17 mark in Round 11 is...

Eder Jofre!


Score Cards

Paul Herman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Freddie Miller 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 89

Arturo Villegas Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Freddie Miller 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 8 91

Harold Buck Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Freddie Miller 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 8 90

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 300
Freddie Miller 27 28 27 27 29 27 27 27 27 24 270


Statistics
Categories Eder Jofre Freddie Miller
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 4.73 3.55
Hooks / Round 5.73 4.00
Crosses / Round 7.45 2.64
Combinations / Round 5.82 2.64
Uppercuts / Round 3.82 2.91

Punches Landed / Round 27.55 15.73
Punches Missed / Round 41.64 71.09

Punching Accuracy 39.8% 18.1%

Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Rabbit Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 2

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 3 / 3
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 4 / 3 / 3

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2

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

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 10 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0

Support Bout
Abe Attell vs Sandy Saddler

Fight info: Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2021-03-29, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Frank Cappuccino, the bout will be scored by three judges: Roger Tilleman (Belgium), Donnie Jessup (United States) and Joe Horn (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Abe Attell - Record: 7-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
In the blue corner: Sandy Saddler - Record: 3-2-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Jacob Duran

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:16 Attell usues his legs to avoid Saddler's punches. 0:0
0:18 Attell looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
0:27 As high as Sandy Saddler is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Attell takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:37 Attell throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:39 Saddler rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Attell. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 2:3
0:54 Attell drops the right hand flush on Saddler's chin! 6:3
0:54 Saddler appears shaken by that punch! 6:3
01:13 That punch actually went behind Attell's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Sandy Saddler. 6:3
01:20 That was a violent straight right by Attell! 10:3
01:20 Saddler is hurt! 10:3
01:29 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 10:3
01:40 Attell holds his arms up in disgust as Saddler holds him around his waist. 10:3
01:44 Saddler shoves Attell away. 10:3
01:53 Saddler picks off the jab thrown by Attell. 10:3
01:56 Saddler gets in a hook to the body of Attell. 10:5
02:05 Attell lands a stinging jab. 12:5
02:19 Attell throws a crushing right to Saddler's jaw! 16:5
02:19 Attell has Saddler hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 16:5
02:23 Saddler is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 16:5
02:35 Attell gets in a short cross to the body. 18:5
03:00 Saddler fires away but finds nothing but air. 18:5
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 19:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Saddler lets his hands go inside, but Abe Attell protects his body well. 0:0
0:18 Sandy Saddler's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:20 Saddler lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:36 Saddler plods forward. 0:2
0:41 Attell lands a hook to the ribs. 2:2
0:58 Abe Attell tries to muscle inside but Saddler clinches him. 2:2
01:03 Referee Cappuccino has to separate the two... 2:2
01:07 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:2
01:16 Attell takes a hard combination from Saddler 2:6
01:16 Attell suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 2:6
01:31 Saddler scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 2:9
01:49 Saddler connects with an uppercut to the head of Attell. 2:11
02:05 Saddler forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Attell. 2:13
02:21 Attell fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:13
02:36 Saddler patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Attell little room to move. 4:13
02:43 Saddler fires a jab to the body 4:15
02:52 Saddler scores with the jab. 4:17
03:00 Saddler fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:17
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 4:19

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Attell looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Attell traps Saddler's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Cappuccino breaks it up. 0:0
0:18 Cappuccino steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:23 Abe Attell buries a hook to the body of Saddler. 3:0
0:37 Saddler drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 3:4
0:37 Attell was hurt by those blows! 3:4
0:56 Saddler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:4
01:03 Attell shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Saddler flush! 7:4
01:03 That shot buckled Saddler's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 7:4
01:19 Attell looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 7:4
01:25 Saddler really buried that punch into Attell's ribs. 7:8
01:25 Attell appears shaken by those punches! 7:8
01:50 Saddler pummels Attell, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 7:13
01:50 Attell careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 7:13
02:03 Attell just landed a three punch combo! 11:13
02:03 Saddler is out on his feet after that violent combination! 11:13
02:08 That swelling under the right eye of Saddler is definitely getting worse. 11:13
02:25 The fighters are tied up. Attell tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 11:13
02:34 Cappuccino has to break them apart. 11:13
02:38 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:13
02:46 Saddler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Attell. 11:13
03:00 Saddler tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:13
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:13

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cappuccino motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Saddler received a pep talk from John Bray before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Saddler doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:15 Attell scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:0
0:25 Attell lands several punches in a row to the head of Saddler, though none of them had much steam behind them. 4:0
0:29 The swelling around Saddler's right eye is worsening. 4:0
0:55 Saddler misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
01:10 And Abe Attell tastes the power of a huge cross from Saddler! 4:4
01:10 Attell is reeling after that shot! 4:4
01:30 Saddler continues to follow Attell about the ring. 4:4
01:50 Saddler feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:6
02:06 Saddler's misses as Attell backpedals away. 4:6
02:13 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 4:6
02:15 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Attell blasts home a hook. 6:6
02:32 Attell pins Saddler's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 6:6
02:37 Cappuccino moves them apart. 6:6
02:46 Saddler tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 6:6
02:55 Saddler clinches... Attell gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:6
03:00 Cappuccino is shouting at Saddler to break! 6:6
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 5:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Attell got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Rudy Perez's instructions work. 0:0
0:10 Saddler muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:23 Attell lands a devastating uppercut! 5:0
0:23 That's the punch Attell hoped to land! Saddler looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:0
0:27 Saddler's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 5:0
0:37 Saddler dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Attell back on his heels! 5:4
0:37 Attell is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 5:4
0:46 * Abe Attell is told to quit holding and hitting by Cappuccino. 8:4
01:08 Attell goes downstairs with a right cross. 10:4
01:24 Attell takes a heavy combination downstairs. 10:9
01:24 That series of punches rocked Attell and he looks to be in trouble. 10:9
01:42 Saddler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Attell. 10:9
01:53 Saddler connects with a violent combination! 10:13
01:53 Abe Attell seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 10:13
02:06 Saddler cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Abe Attell had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:13
02:17 Attell is either lucky or has radar. Saddler's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:13
02:29 Saddler fires a shot, but it glances off Attell's shoulder. 10:13
02:40 Attell smothers Saddler's attack as Saddler tries to get off some shots inside. 10:13
02:51 Saddler is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 10:13
03:00 Attell just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:17
03:00 Those punches hurt Attell and he looks to hang on. 10:17
03:00 Some swelling has appeared around the right eye of Attell. 10:17
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:19

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saddler didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Saddler is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Saddler still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Attell drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:0
0:14 Sandy Saddler is trying to regroup after those punches... 5:0
0:30 Saddler lands a crushing cross! 5:5
0:30 Attell was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:5
0:35 Attell seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 5:5
0:39 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:5
0:43 Saddler eats a left-right from Attell 7:5
0:58 Attell throws the hook and connects. 9:5
01:02 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Saddler. 9:5
01:12 Saddler doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Attell's head? 9:10
01:12 Attell is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:10
01:25 Saddler lands a hard uppercut! 9:14
01:25 Attell takes a step back, obviously hurt! 9:14
01:29 The swelling under Attell's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 9:14
01:34 Attell tries a hook but Saddler blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 9:16
01:34 Attell suddenly looks very vulnerable. Sandy Saddler can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 9:16
01:43 Saddler shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 9:18
01:43 Sandy Saddler is raining blows down on Abe Attell, who is obviously hurt. Saddler wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 9:18
01:56 Saddler telegraphed that shot and Attell ducks under it easily. 9:18
02:07 Saddler tries to drop the right hand over the top but Attell ducks under it. 9:18
02:23 Saddler wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Attell's defense. 9:18
02:34 Saddler misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:18
02:45 Sandy Saddler lands a solid uppercut! 9:22
02:45 What a devastating shot, Attell looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 9:22
02:49 The swelling under Attell's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 9:22
02:54 Attell doubles up to the body, though Saddler seems unfazed. 11:22
03:00 Saddler pins Attell's arms! The fighters are tied up... 11:22
03:00 Attell works his way free! 11:22
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 11:22

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Attell's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Attell's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Saddler is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Saddler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:14 Attell is running out of gas... 0:0
0:18 Saddler lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 0:2
0:33 Saddler wings a big left hand at Attell but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:2
0:35 Saddler takes a cross to the head from Abe Attell. 2:2
0:56 Attell is challenging Saddler to fight him and quit clinching. 2:2
01:01 Cappuccino pries them apart. 2:2
01:11 Saddler misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:2
01:13 Attell lands a jab to Saddler's midsection 4:2
01:24 Saddler scores with a nice right cross. 4:4
01:29 Attell is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 4:4
01:39 Look out! That was a straight right by Saddler! 4:9
01:39 Attell was shaken by that blow! 4:9
01:43 The swelling around Attell's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:9
01:48 Saddler shoots a cross to the midsection. 4:11
01:58 Attell moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:11
02:02 There appears to be increased swelling under Saddler's right eye. 6:11
02:07 Attell is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:11
02:10 Some good body work by Attell but not much on those punches. 8:11
02:28 Saddler fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:11
02:30 Not a lot on that hook to Saddler's side, but it scored. 10:11
02:46 Saddler brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 10:11
02:56 Abe Attell smothers Saddler's attack with a clinch! 10:11
03:00 Attell pushes Saddler away. 10:11
03:00 It looks like Saddler has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:11
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Attell was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Rudy Perez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Attell has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Attell'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 Saddler'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 Saddler lands a solid cross! 0:5
0:13 Attell is clutching his side! 0:5
0:26 Saddler is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 0:5
0:32 Attell is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:5
0:39 Attell lands a wicked cross! 4:5
0:39 Attell has Saddler in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:5
0:44 The swelling under Saddler's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:5
0:53 Saddler is stalking his opponent. 4:5
0:58 * Cappuccino steps in and admonishes Attell for hitting below the belt. 6:5
0:58 * Cappuccino has seen enough and Attell is going to lose a point for that foul. 6:5
01:03 Saddler is starting to suck wind... 6:5
01:12 Saddler grabs and holds Attell... 6:5
01:21 Cappuccino has to separate the two... 6:5
01:38 Saddler just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:10
01:38 Attell was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 6:10
01:42 Attell's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:10
01:46 Saddler connects with a cross to Attell's body. 6:12
01:46 Saddler has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 6:12
02:00 Saddler cranks up the hook and connects to Attell's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:16
02:00 Attell appears to be stunned! 6:16
02:04 Attell's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:16
02:13 Saddler scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:20
02:13 Attell in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:20
02:22 Sandy Saddler scores with a glancing cross. 6:22
02:22 Saddler must sense that he's got Attell just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 6:22
02:31 Saddler is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 6:25
02:31 I don't think there's time for Saddler to finish Attell this round. 6:25
02:35 Attell's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Saddler. 6:25
02:44 OH! Saddler landed the big hook flush! 6:29
02:44 Attell was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 6:29
03:00 No one is going to confuse Saddler with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 6:29
03:00 Saddler appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:29
03:00 Round 8 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:31

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:08 John Bray was extremely upbeat during the break with Saddler providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Attell's cutman worked his magic on Abe Attell's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:08 Saddler's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Attell lands a vicious uppercut! 5:0
0:13 Saddler is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:0
0:18 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 5:0
0:18 Sandy Saddler's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 9. 5:0
0:25 Attell goes downstairs with the hook. 7:0
0:41 That hook by Saddler jarred Attell! 7:4
0:41 Attell is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 7:4
0:46 The increased swelling around the right eye of Attell is fast becoming a hindurance. 7:4
0:58 Attell lands a strong uppercut! 11:4
0:58 Saddler seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 11:4
01:10 Attell connects with a left-right combo. 13:4
01:15 Saddler is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 13:4
01:24 Saddler landed a sharp combination that rocked Attell back on his heels! 13:8
01:24 Attell was stopped cold by that series of shots! 13:8
01:34 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 13:8
01:41 Saddler wraps up Attell... Neither fighter will break... 13:8
01:50 Attell tries to get free... Here comes Cappuccino to break them up... 13:8
02:03 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 13:8
02:16 Saddler scores with a tremendous left! 13:12
02:16 And Attell's in big trouble now! 13:12
02:20 Attell seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 13:12
02:30 There's a hard shot off the top of Attell's head! 13:17
02:30 Saddler sent Abe Attell reeling with that punch! 13:17
02:43 Attell picks off the cross by Saddler. 13:17
02:54 Saddler fires a left hand that Attell takes high on the shoulder. 13:17
03:00 Sandy Saddler doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 13:17
03:00 It looks like Saddler has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:17
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Attell and Saddler really went at it. 14:17

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Rudy Perez seemed to pump up Attell between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Attell has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:06 Saddler's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Attell just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Saddler with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:11 That's the shot Attell hoped to land! Saddler looks bad after that series of blows. 4:0
0:16 The swelling under Saddler'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
0:28 Saddler is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Attell can't throw punches, I guess. 4:0
0:32 Attell pushes Sandy Saddler away. 4:0
0:43 Saddler continues to pop the jab 4:2
0:48 Attell's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:2
01:02 Abe Attell likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Saddler's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 6:2
01:16 Attell grabs Saddler's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cappuccino has to force Attell to let go. 6:2
01:25 Cappuccino moves in to break the clinch. 6:2
01:30 Not much steam behind Saddler's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:4
01:44 Abe Attell seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
01:52 Attell just comes up short with the combination. 6:4
01:54 Saddler gets inside and fires a hook to Abe Attell's body. 6:6
02:08 Attell is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Saddler to chase him. 6:6
02:32 * Saddler connects with a thundering cross and Attell drops to the canvas! 6:6
02:34 Cappuccino moves into position over Attell and begins the count 6:15
02:34 1... 6:15
02:35 2... 6:15
02:36 3... 6:15
02:37 4... 6:15
02:38 The count is at 5 as Attell struggles to his knees. 6:15
02:39 6... 6:15
02:40 7... 6:15
02:41 8... 6:15
02:41 * Attell is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Saddler. 6:15
02:41 Attell appears to be badly shaken, but Cappuccino is going to allow the fight to go on. 6:15
02:41 Saddler hurt Attell with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 6:15
02:59 * A hard cross from Saddler and Attell is down!! 6:15
03:00 Cappuccino begins the count over Attell as Saddler moves to a neutral corner.. 6:24
03:00 1... 6:24
03:00 * Attell is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 6:24
03:00 Attell raises his guard as Cappuccino asks him if he wants to continue. Attell wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 6:24
03:00 Saddler appears to have this fight under control. 6:24
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 6:24

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Attell is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Attell's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Saddler'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 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 2:2
0:11 It seems every shot Attell takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 2:2
0:15 Rudy Perez seemed agitated with Attell, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 2:2
0:16 Attell fires a punch over the jab of Saddler and gets it in for points. 4:2
0:21 There has to be something done about the swelling around Saddler's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:2
0:33 Saddler wraps his arms around Attell. 4:2
0:45 The Referee breaks it up... 4:2
0:59 Sandy Saddler is jockeying for position as he tries to force Attell back into the corner. 4:2
01:08 Attell lands a crushing hook! 8:2
01:08 Saddler is reeling.. 8:2
01:17 Saddler takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 10:2
01:34 Saddler takes a hard combination from Attell 15:2
01:34 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Saddler is just trying to hang on! 15:2
01:39 Attell appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 15:2
01:39 Saddler's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 15:2
01:55 * OH my,Saddler lands a huge cross and Abe Attell hits the canvas. 15:2
01:57 Cappuccino motions Saddler to a neutral corner and starts the count. 15:11
01:57 1... 15:11
01:58 2... 15:11
01:59 3... 15:11
02:00 4... 15:11
02:01 5... 15:11
02:02 6... 15:11
02:03 7... 15:11
02:04 8... 15:11
02:04 * Attell still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Cappuccino is taking a long look at him. 15:11
02:04 Cappuccino is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 15:11
02:04 Saddler has Attell reeling. Saddler can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 15:11
02:09 Abe Attell has been down in two consecutive rounds now and he is really unsteady! 15:11
02:18 Saddler can't score with short uppercut inside. Abe Attell got his gloves in front of the punch. 15:11
02:33 That was a violent straight right by Saddler! 15:16
02:33 Attell was shaken by those blows! 15:16
02:46 Saddler lands a crushing jab! 15:21
02:46 Attell is badly hurt! 15:21
02:51 Attell's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 15:21
02:55 Saddler lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 15:23
02:55 Attell has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Saddler needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 15:23
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 16:23

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 John Bray was really animated in Saddler's corner and Saddler was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Attell is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:06 Saddler's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Saddler lands a devastating hook! 0:5
0:11 Attell was stunned by that blow! 0:5
0:28 Saddler looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Attell. 0:5
0:40 Saddler fires and misses. 0:5
0:43 Attell bangs the uppercut home. 2:5
0:47 Saddler's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:5
0:52 Saddler pins Attell in the corner! 2:5
0:56 Saddler scores with a winging right! Attell's head snapped back violently with that punch! 2:9
0:56 Attell is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 2:9
01:01 There has to be something done about the swelling around Attell's right eye as it continues to worsen. 2:9
01:09 Saddler moves into the lower right corner. 2:9
01:14 Attell ties up Sandy Saddler. 2:9
01:18 Attell and Sandy Saddler each take a step back. 2:9
01:27 That hook from Saddler snapped Abe Attell's head back violently! 2:13
01:27 Attell's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:13
01:40 Saddler is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 2:16
01:49 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Attell lands the right hand. 4:16
01:54 Attell still appears to be a little shaky after being down in the last round. 4:16
01:59 Saddler has Attell blocked in! 4:16
02:03 There's a straight right by Saddler! 4:21
02:03 That punch may have stunned Attell momentarily. 4:21
02:08 Attell's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:21
02:17 Cappuccino yells at the fighters to separate but Saddler and Attell are a tangle of arms. 4:21
02:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:21
02:30 Saddler is trapped in his own corner... 4:21
02:35 Attell works his way in and leans on Saddler... 4:21
02:39 Now they break clean. 4:21
02:49 Attell is clinching... Saddler is trying to free his gloves... They are under Attell's arms... 4:21
02:58 Referee Cappuccino steps in to break it up. 4:21
03:00 The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 3:22

Fight Result

And here with the call is Bob Alexander

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

Roger Tilleman, Belgium scores the bout 118 to 106

Donnie Jessup, United States scores the bout 119 to 105

Joe Horn, South Africa scores the bout 118 to 106

And your winner and new IBF featherweight champion by unanimous decision Sandy Saddler!!!


Score Cards

Roger Tilleman Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 7 8 9 106
Sandy Saddler 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 118

Donnie Jessup Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 7 8 9 105
Sandy Saddler 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 119

Joe Horn Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 8 9 7 8 9 106
Sandy Saddler 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 118

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 30 27 27 28 27 27 28 24 27 21 24 27 317
Sandy Saddler 27 30 30 29 30 30 29 30 30 30 30 30 355


Statistics
Categories Abe Attell Sandy Saddler
Knockdowns scored 0 3

Jabs / Round 4.83 6.00
Hooks / Round 3.42 4.75
Crosses / Round 4.42 5.83
Combinations / Round 3.92 4.42
Uppercuts / Round 3.17 6.08

Punches Landed / Round 19.75 27.08
Punches Missed / Round 9.42 64.83

Punching Accuracy 67.7% 29.5%

Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1

Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

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

Co-Feature
Vicente Saldivar vs Alexis Arguello

Fight info: Monterrey Arena Coliseo, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 2021-03-29, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Jose Cobian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Holmes (United States), Nobuaki Uratani (Japan) and Jean Lapointe (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBA 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 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Vicente Saldivar - Record: 6-1-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gregorio Benitez - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Alexis Arguello - Record: 6-1-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Emanuel Steward - Cut Man: Charley Goldman

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:11 Alexis Arguello lands a wicked hook! 0:4
0:11 Arguello has Saldivar in trouble after that punch! 0:4
0:27 Saldivar misses with that jab. 0:4
0:35 Saldivar fires a jab to the body 2:4
0:47 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:4
0:57 Alexis Arguello just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Saldivar with a sharp combination! 2:8
0:57 Saldivar took far too many hard shots from Arguello in that flurry and he is hurt! 2:8
01:09 Arguello's cross finds a home in Saldivar's midsection. 2:11
01:22 Saldivar scores to the body with a jab 4:11
01:36 Saldivar misses with that punch. 4:11
01:43 Saldivar bangs home a hard cross. 7:11
01:58 Arguello comes in low. Saldivar puts a headlock on him. Cobian knocks Saldivar's arm off Arguello's head. 7:11
02:07 Cobian separates the two... 7:11
02:17 Saldivar buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Alexis Arguello 10:11
02:29 Arguello connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 10:13
02:43 Arguello can't score with short uppercut inside. Saldivar got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:13
02:58 Saldivar lands a crushing hook! 15:13
02:58 Arguello is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 15:13
03:00 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Alexis Arguello's right eye. 15:13
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 15:13

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:14 Arguello shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Vicente Saldivar flush! 0:4
0:14 That blast sent Saldivar reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:28 Arguello lands a vicious hook! 0:8
0:28 Saldivar is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:8
0:44 Arguello is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:8
0:54 Saldivar drives that short hook into Arguello's midsection! 4:8
0:54 Arguello is clutching his side! 4:8
01:08 Vicente Saldivar takes a hard combination from Arguello 4:12
01:08 Saldivar seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:12
01:28 Vicente Saldivar patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Arguello little room to move. 4:12
01:36 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:12
01:45 Saldivar connects with a violent uppercut! 8:12
01:45 Arguello was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:12
01:54 Alexis Arguello eats a short cross from Saldivar amd backs away. 10:12
02:10 Saldivar charges Arguello trying to get inside 10:12
02:14 Saldivar's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:12
02:23 Arguello is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 10:12
02:25 Saldivar lands a short hook to the body. 12:12
02:30 There appears to be increased swelling under Arguello's right eye. 12:12
02:35 Arguello doesn't have to look for Saldivar this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:12
02:47 Arguello misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:12
02:49 Saldivar snaps Arguello's head back with a jolting uppercut. 15:12
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 17:13

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman not only gave Arguello encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Saldivar. Now it's up to Arguello to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Arguello takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:13 Arguello is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:17 The swelling is increasing around Arguello's right. 4:0
0:26 Saldivar doesn't connect with the jab. 4:0
0:34 Arguello's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:38 Saldivar throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:0
0:47 Arguello lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 6:2
01:02 Vicente Saldivar dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Arguello back on his heels! 11:2
01:02 Saldivar sent Arguello reeling with that punch! 11:2
01:06 Arguello's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 3. 11:2
01:16 Arguello has freed himself from Saldivar. They move quickly to ring center. 11:2
01:31 Arguello pins Saldivar in the corner! 11:2
01:31 Arguello gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Saldivar. 11:4
01:45 Saldivar misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 11:4
01:52 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:4
01:57 Saldivar lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Arguello. 11:4
01:59 Arguello fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 11:6
02:13 Saldivar pins Arguello in the corner! 11:6
02:17 Saldivar misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:6
02:24 Saldivar feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Alexis Arguello's chin. 13:6
02:38 Alexis Arguello works free! He backs to ring center, with Saldivar following. 13:6
02:48 Arguello is flicking the jab, trying to keep Saldivar at long range. 13:6
02:53 Saldivar has Arguello blocked in! 13:6
02:53 Arguello tries a hook but Saldivar blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 15:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 16:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Arguello's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Arguello's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Saldivar wraps his arms around Alexis Arguello. 0:0
0:17 Cobian has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:29 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:32 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:46 * Cobian steps in and admonishes Arguello for rabbit punching. 0:3
01:10 Arguello tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:3
01:12 Saldivar winds up and connects with a vicious uppercut to the chin of Arguello, it looked like his eyes nearly rolled back into his head but he manages to stay upright! 3:3
01:16 Arguello's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 3:3
01:24 Saldivar forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Arguello. 5:3
01:38 Arguello is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Saldivar attempts to move inside on him. 5:3
01:43 Alexis Arguello seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 5:3
01:45 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:3
01:51 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 5:3
01:56 Saldivar scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 9:3
01:56 Alexis Arguello is gasping for air!! 9:3
02:09 That was a very stiff jab downstairs by Alexis Arguello, he nearly impaled Saldivar with that one!! 9:6
02:19 Arguello moves into a neutral corner. 9:6
02:23 Vicente Saldivar voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:6
02:28 Saldivar is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:6
02:30 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:6
02:46 Arguello lands a devastating hook! 9:11
02:46 Saldivar is reeling.. 9:11
03:00 There's a hard shot off the top of Arguello's head! 14:11
03:00 Alexis Arguello's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 14:11
03:00 There has to be something done about the swelling around Arguello's right eye as it continues to worsen. 14:11
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 15:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:05 Arguello's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 Arguello is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:10 Saldivar clamps Arguello's arms to his side and holds on until Cobian breaks the hold. 0:0
0:15 Cobian has to separate the two... 0:0
0:27 Saldivar lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:0
0:36 Arguello has Saldivar cornered! 2:0
0:41 And Saldivar tastes the power of a huge combination from Arguello! 2:4
0:41 Saldivar looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 2:4
0:52 There's a left cross from Saldivar that lands flush. 5:4
01:02 Saldivar has Arguello trapped! 5:4
01:06 Saldivar fires a lead right that Arguello manages to avoid. 5:4
01:15 Arguello scores with a punishing jab 5:7
01:24 Saldivar has Arguello pinned! 5:7
01:29 Saldivar works his way in and leans on Arguello. 5:7
01:38 Saldivar telegraphed that shot and Arguello ducks under it easily. 5:7
01:54 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 5:7
01:59 Saldivar slides into his own corner... 5:7
01:59 Arguello unleashes a fusilade of punches to Saldivar's head. 5:10
02:12 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:10
02:20 Saldivar pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 5:10
02:31 Saldivar forces his way inside. 5:10
02:40 Saldivar misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:10
02:47 Arguello lands a devastating cross! 5:14
02:47 That's the punch Arguello hoped to land! Saldivar looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:14
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 5, forcing Cobian to step in. 7:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Arguello'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 Saldivar pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:25 Saldivar lands a strong uppercut! 6:0
0:25 That shot landed square and Arguello felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:0
0:30 Arguello's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:0
0:41 Saldivar pins Arguello's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 6:0
0:46 Arguello works his way free! 6:0
0:57 Arguello is protecting the body nicely as Saldivar fails to score inside. 6:0
01:04 Arguello lands a solid cross! 6:5
01:04 Arguello has Saldivar hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 6:5
01:17 Saldivar whiffs with the hook. 6:5
01:24 Arguello moves into the right corner. 6:5
01:29 Saldivar tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Arguello blocks it. 6:5
01:31 Arguello shoots a cross to the midsection. 6:7
01:48 Saldivar pummels Arguello, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 10:7
01:48 That punch may have stunned Arguello momentarily. 10:7
02:03 Saldivar misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:7
02:05 Arguello gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:9
02:20 Saldivar catches Arguello coming in with a sweet uppercut! 14:9
02:20 Saldivar just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 14:9
02:24 The swelling under Arguello's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 14:9
02:32 Saldivar lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 16:9
02:46 Saldivar wraps up Arguello... Neither fighter will break... 16:9
02:50 * It's good to see Cobian paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Arguello about leaning on his opponent's neck. 16:9
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 16:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saldivar is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Saldivar continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:13 Arguello is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:20 Saldivar throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Arguello 3:0
0:29 Charley Goldman knows Arguello lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 3:0
0:34 Arguello lands a hard cross! 3:5
0:34 Arguello has Saldivar in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 3:5
0:48 Arguello really buried that punch into Saldivar's ribs. 3:9
0:48 Saldivar appears shaken by those punches! 3:9
0:56 Saldivar backs into the near right corner. 3:9
0:56 Saldivar tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Arguello lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 3:12
0:56 Saldivar is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Arguello just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 3:12
01:09 That hook by Arguello jarred Saldivar! 3:16
01:09 Vicente Saldivar appears to be stunned! 3:16
01:14 It looks like Arguello and Saldivar both need to catch their second wind... 3:16
01:18 * Ouch, I felt that one Arguello is being warned by Cobian to watch the low blows. 3:19
01:27 That last punch by Alexis Arguello just turned Saldivar's legs to Jell-O! Saldivar did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Arguello moves in for the kill. 3:19
01:41 Arguello dances gracefully across the canvas 3:19
01:45 Arguello is staying at the center of the ring. 3:19
01:45 Arguello lands a brutal cross to head of Saldivar. 3:22
01:45 Arguello knows that Saldivar is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Saldivar. 3:22
01:58 Arguello just misses with a huge shot as Saldivar chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:22
02:10 Arguello leaves the jab just short. 3:22
02:21 Arguello wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Saldivar's defense. 3:22
02:23 Saldivar rips a hook to the body. 5:22
02:28 Arguello's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 5:22
02:37 Saldivar is clinching... 5:22
02:41 Cobian moves them apart. 5:22
02:51 Arguello is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 5:22
02:59 Saldivar slides into a neutral corner... 5:22
03:00 Arguello is really fluid in his movement. 5:22
03:00 There's another round in the books. 6:23

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Saldivar's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Arguello'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 That was a violent straight left by Saldivar! 5:0
0:12 Arguello was stunned by that blow! 5:0
0:16 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 5:0
0:23 Arguello is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 5:0
0:26 Alexis Arguello traps Saldivar in the corner! 5:0
0:31 Arguello ends up behind Saldivar as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 5:0
0:43 Watch Arguello move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Saldivar off balance. 5:0
0:47 Both fighters take a half-step back. 5:0
0:50 Saldivar has Arguello trapped in the right neutral corner... 5:0
0:55 Saldivar's misses as Arguello backpedals away. 5:0
01:06 Look out! That was a straight right by Saldivar! 9:0
01:06 Arguello is suddenly in trouble! 9:0
01:11 The increased swelling around the right eye of Arguello is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:0
01:22 Saldivar smothers Arguello's attack with a clinch! 9:0
01:31 Cobian breaks them up... 9:0
01:40 Oh!!! Arguello unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:5
01:40 How is Saldivar standing after that? 9:5
01:55 Arguello scores with a winging right! Saldivar's head snapped back violently with that punch! 9:10
01:55 Saldivar looks stunned! 9:10
02:03 He slides into the corner... 9:10
02:12 Arguello cranks up the hook and connects to Saldivar's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 9:14
02:12 Saldivar suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:14
02:26 Arguello drops the right hand flush on Saldivar's chin! 9:18
02:26 Saldivar is reeling after that shot! 9:18
02:30 A small mouse has formed under Saldivar's right eye. 9:18
02:34 Both fighters move to ring center. 9:18
02:39 It's a sweet uppercut by Arguello! He snapped Saldivar's head straight back with that punch! 9:22
02:39 Vicente Saldivar is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:22
02:48 He retreats into a neutral corner. 9:22
02:48 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Arguello. 9:25
02:48 Arguello has Saldivar hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 9:25
02:52 Saldivar has too much heart for his own good. This is how fighters end up seriously hurt and Cobian has to be thinking about calling a halt to this beating. 9:25
02:52 Look for Arguello to start to target Saldivar's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 9:25
03:00 Arguello lands a solid uppercut! 9:29
03:00 Saldivar is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 9:29
03:00 Alexis Arguello appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:29
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:30

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saldivar looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Saldivar got some great advice from Gregorio Benitez between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Vicente Saldivar is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Saldivar still has distension. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Arguello's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Arguello's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Saldivar traps Arguello's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Cobian breaks it up. 0:0
0:16 Cobian steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:23 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:27 Arguello just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:27 Arguello is hurt! 4:0
0:40 Saldivar retreats into the near right corner. 4:0
0:45 Arguello is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Saldivar. 4:0
0:56 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:0
0:56 Both fighters are throwing but Vicente Saldivar is scoring more than Arguello. 7:2
01:01 The swelling under Saldivar's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 7:2
01:10 Arguello lands a devastating uppercut! 7:6
01:10 That punch has Vicente Saldivar staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 7:6
01:22 Arguello backs into a neutral corner. 7:6
01:26 Saldivar drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:6
01:26 Arguello is suddenly in trouble! 12:6
01:31 The swelling around Arguello's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:6
01:39 Vicente Saldivar lands a rapier like jab to the head of Arguello 14:6
01:39 Alexis Arguello is badly stunned and Saldivar will try to finish him off here in the 9th round! 14:6
01:48 Saldivar gets his head on the chest of Arguello as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 16:6
01:48 Saldivar must sense that he's got Arguello just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 16:6
02:02 Arguello is either lucky or has radar. Saldivar's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 16:6
02:13 Saldivar drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 20:6
02:13 Arguello looks shaken! 20:6
02:18 Arguello seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 20:6
02:22 Arguello is forced into his own corner... 20:6
02:27 Vicente Saldivar goes straight at Arguello, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 20:6
02:35 Saldivar doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 20:6
02:45 Alexis Arguello frees himself from Saldivar's clutches! They move to ring center now. 20:6
02:56 Arguello sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 20:9
03:00 The swelling around Saldivar's right eye is worsening. 20:9
03:00 It looks like Arguello has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 22:10

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Saldivar and Arguello leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Arguello has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:06 Vicente Saldivar'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 Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Saldivar has Alexis Arguello cornered! 0:0
0:07 Vicente Saldivar shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:0
0:11 Arguello is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:0
0:16 Arguello fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Saldivar. He rocked him with that one. 2:3
0:30 Saldivar misses wildly with the hook. 2:3
0:40 Saldivar appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:3
0:44 Saldivar retreats into his own corner... 2:3
0:49 Arguello lands a crushing uppercut! 2:7
0:49 And Saldivar's in big trouble now! 2:7
0:53 Saldivar seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 2:7
0:58 Arguello has Saldivar trapped! 2:7
01:03 Arguello and Saldivar are in a clinch, Cobian hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:7
01:12 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:7
01:17 Both men look to measure one another. 2:7
01:19 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:7
01:28 Arguello slides into a neutral corner... 2:7
01:33 Saldivar lands a wicked uppercut! 6:7
01:33 Arguello is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 6:7
01:45 Saldivar finds a home for his jab, keeping Arguello at bay. 8:7
02:00 Saldivar has Alexis Arguello blocked in! 8:7
02:00 Saldivar scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 10:7
02:05 Arguello's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 10:7
02:09 Saldivar likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Arguello's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 12:7
02:18 Saldivar has Arguello pinned! 12:7
02:18 Not much steam behind Saldivar's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 14:7
02:35 Saldivar lands a crushing hook! 18:7
02:35 Arguello is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 18:7
02:39 It seems every shot Alexis Arguello takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 18:7
02:48 There's a straight right by Saldivar! 22:7
02:48 Arguello was stunned by that blow! 22:7
03:00 Arguello looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 22:7
03:00 Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 23:6

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Gregorio Benitez was extremely upbeat during the break with Vicente Saldivar providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Vicente Saldivar'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 The swelling on the face Arguello looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:26 Arguello misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:37 Saldivar throws the hook and connects. 2:0
0:42 Arguello's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Saldivar. 2:0
0:51 Arguello takes a cross to the head from Saldivar. 4:0
01:07 Arguello throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Saldivar but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:0
01:09 That flurry by Saldivar scored cleanly as Arguello looks to clinch. 7:0
01:23 Arguello usues his legs to avoid Saldivar's punches. 7:0
01:30 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Saldivar digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Alexis Arguello. 9:0
01:34 The swelling under Arguello's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 9:0
01:42 Arguello moves into the right corner. 9:0
01:46 Saldivar lands a solid cross! 14:0
01:46 That blow connected solidly to the head of Arguello and he is stunned! 14:0
02:02 Saldivar lands a strong cross! 18:0
02:02 Arguello is hurt! 18:0
02:23 * That punch caught Arguello clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Arguello goes down after a delayed reaction to the combination by Saldivar! 18:0
02:25 Cobian starts counting... 28:0
02:25 1... 28:0
02:26 2... 28:0
02:27 3... 28:0
02:28 4... 28:0
02:29 5... 28:0
02:30 Arguello is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 6 but he is badly hurt. 28:0
02:31 7... 28:0
02:32 8... 28:0
02:33 9... 28:0
02:33 * Somehow Arguello has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 28:0
02:33 Arguello appears to be badly shaken, but Cobian is going to allow the fight to go on. 28:0
02:33 Saldivar won't want to let Arguello off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 28:0
02:38 Cobian is taking a close look at Arguello, if he doesn't respond this fight could be over. 28:0
02:47 Saldivar fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 28:0
02:58 Saldivar wings a big left hand at Arguello but the latter sidesteps the punch. 28:0
03:00 Saldivar seems to have done enough to win this fight. 28:0
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 29:0

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Gregorio Benitez seemed to pump up Saldivar between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Arguello is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:13 Vicente Saldivar fires and misses. 0:0
0:24 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Saldivar to the canvas! 0:0
0:26 Cobian stands over Saldivar and begins the count... 0:7
0:26 1... 0:7
0:27 2... 0:7
0:28 3... 0:7
0:29 4... 0:7
0:29 * Saldivar's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 0:7
0:29 Cobian wipes Saldivar's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Saldivar nods his head and the action resumes. 0:7
0:29 Arguello hurt Saldivar with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 0:7
0:42 Arguello lands a devastating uppercut! 0:12
0:42 Saldivar is staggered... 0:12
0:47 The swelling under Saldivar's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:12
01:00 * Saldivar goes down!! he walked right into a wicked uppercut from Arguello!! 0:12
01:03 Cobian picks up the count.. 0:21
01:03 1... 0:21
01:04 2... 0:21
01:05 3... 0:21
01:06 4... 0:21
01:07 5... 0:21
01:08 Saldivar lurches to his feet at the count of 6 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 0:21
01:09 7... 0:21
01:10 8... 0:21
01:10 * Saldivar is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 0:21
01:10 Cobian gives Saldivar a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 0:21
01:10 Arguello stunned Saldivar with that last shot and Arguello's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 0:21
01:28 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Saldivar. 0:21
01:30 Arguello seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:21
01:43 * Arguello drives home a brutal combination to Vicente Saldivar's head and down he goes!!! 0:21
01:48 * Saldivar hits the canvas for the third time in the round and that's it! Arguello is the TKO winner in round 12! 0:21

Fight Result

And here with the call is Michael Pass

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBA junior lightweight champion by technical knockout at the 01:49 mark in Round 12 is...

Alexis Arguello!


Score Cards

Bill Holmes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Vicente Saldivar 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 108
Alexis Arguello 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 100

Nobuaki Uratani Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Vicente Saldivar 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 107
Alexis Arguello 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 7 100

Jean Lapointe Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Vicente Saldivar 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 107
Alexis Arguello 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 7 100

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Vicente Saldivar 30 30 30 30 28 30 27 27 30 30 30 322
Alexis Arguello 27 27 27 27 29 27 30 30 27 27 22 300


Statistics
Categories Vicente Saldivar Alexis Arguello
Knockdowns scored 1 3

Jabs / Round 4.33 3.67
Hooks / Round 7.17 4.50
Crosses / Round 5.67 4.42
Combinations / Round 3.33 5.17
Uppercuts / Round 5.33 3.08

Punches Landed / Round 25.83 20.83
Punches Missed / Round 45.92 24.92

Punching Accuracy 36.0% 45.5%

Total Number of Fouls 0 3
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 3

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

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

Main Event
Willie Pep vs Azumah Nelson

Fight info: Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, DE, United States, 2021-03-29, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Denny Nelson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Hoyle (United States), Frank Adams (United States) and Elmo Adolph (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 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 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Willie Pep - Record: 7-0-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pepe Correa - Cut Man: Tony Rivera
In the blue corner: Azumah Nelson - Record: 5-1-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:15 Nelson pummels Pep, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:4
0:15 Pep appears to be stunned! 0:4
0:24 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:4
0:27 Nelson takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:4
0:42 Pep dances gracefully across the canvas 2:4
01:14 Azumah Nelson telegraphed that shot and Pep ducks under it easily. 2:4
01:25 Pep fires a lead right that Nelson manages to avoid. 2:4
01:40 Pep will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:4
01:45 Nelson steps in and breaks it up. 2:4
01:57 Pep lands a strong hook! 6:4
01:57 Nelson seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:4
02:13 Pep is clinching. Nelson better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 6:4
02:25 Nelson breaks them up... 6:4
02:34 Pep can't score with short uppercut inside. Nelson got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:4
02:41 Nelson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Pep flush! 6:8
02:41 Pep is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 6:8
02:57 Pep wings a big left hand at Nelson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:8
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 6:8

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nelson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Pep is motioning with his gloves for Nelson to bring it on, but Pep is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:22 Pep's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:44 Willie Pep lands a hard hook! 5:0
0:44 Nelson is gasping for air!! 5:0
0:57 Nelson lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 5:2
01:07 Pep goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:2
01:16 As high as Nelson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Pep takes advantage of it. 7:2
01:32 Nelson just comes up short with the hook. 7:2
01:35 Pep fires a jab to the body 9:2
01:49 Nelson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 13:2
01:49 Those punches hurt Nelson and he looks to hang on. 13:2
01:58 Pep's jab is finds it's mark. 16:2
02:07 Nelson doesn't have to look for Pep this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:2
02:19 Pep pins Nelson's arms. Now they move apart. 16:2
02:28 Referee Nelson separates the two... 16:2
02:37 Pep wraps up Nelson... Neither fighter will break... 16:2
02:41 Nelson is shouting at Pep to break! 16:2
02:48 Both fighters are flailing away but Pep is definitely landing the better punches. 19:4
03:00 Nelson motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 19:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:11 Nelson lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
0:20 Willie Pep's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:27 Nelson really buried that punch into Pep's ribs. 0:7
0:27 Pep was shaken by those blows! 0:7
0:44 Nelson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pep. 0:7
0:47 Pep lands a flurry to the ribs of Nelson. 2:7
0:57 Pep and Nelson stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 4:9
01:06 Nelson connects with a cross to Pep's body. 4:11
01:21 Pep continues to pop the jab 6:11
01:37 Pep scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:11
01:49 Nelson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:11
01:53 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Pep lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Nelson. 10:11
02:07 Pep frees himself from Nelson's clutches! They move to ring center now. 10:11
02:18 * Nelson is telling Nelson to watch holding and hitting. 10:15
02:36 Nelson takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 10:15
02:39 Pep is trying to put his punches together and he tags Azumah Nelson with a nice combination of punches. 12:15
03:00 Pep cranks up the hook and connects to Azumah Nelson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 16:15
03:00 Nelson was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 16:15
03:00 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Nelson's right eye. 16:15
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Nelson to step in and break it up. 17:16

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nelson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Pepe Correa was extremely upbeat during the break with Pep providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Pep moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:0
0:26 Pep is clinching... 2:0
0:30 Nelson pries them apart. 2:0
0:47 Pep drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:0
0:47 Nelson in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:0
01:00 Nelson lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:2
01:11 Willie Pep throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:2
01:23 Nelson backs into his own corner... 8:2
01:23 Pep lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 10:2
01:46 Pep lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Nelson on the end of that punch. 12:2
01:51 The swelling under Nelson's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 12:2
01:56 Pep has Nelson pinned! 12:2
02:00 Pep is really fluid in his movement. 12:2
02:08 Pep lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 14:2
02:22 Nelson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 14:2
02:29 Pep is forced into his own corner... 14:2
02:29 Nelson lands the lead cross. 14:4
02:43 Azumah Nelson throws a flurry of punches but Pep either blocks or slips them. 14:4
02:45 Not much steam behind Pep's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 16:4
02:54 Nelson goes downstairs with the hook. 16:6
03:00 Nelson 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. 16:6
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 16:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Jimmy Montoya not only gave Nelson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Pep. Now it's up to Nelson to implement it. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Azumah Nelson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:12 The fighters are tied up. Pep tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:17 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:24 Nelson has Willie Pep cornered! 0:0
0:29 Nelson approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Pep any room to breathe. 0:0
0:33 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:44 Nelson wraps his arms around Willie Pep. 0:0
0:53 Pep pushes Nelson away. 0:0
0:59 Pep retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:59 Nelson cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 0:3
01:13 Nelson is protecting the body nicely as Pep fails to score inside. 0:3
01:15 A hard combination lands for Nelson. 0:6
01:15 * That punch has opened a cut on Pep. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 0:8
01:15 * Pep's right eye is bloodied by Nelson but the gash is under the eye so it should not bother his vision. 0:8
01:15 * The two fighters are circling one another. Nelson looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Pep. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Pep and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Pep's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 0:8
01:15 * 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 Pep to stand and motioning for Nelson to back up a little. Now Nelson is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 5. 0:8
01:38 Nelson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:8
01:55 Pep smothers Nelson's attack with a clinch! 0:8
02:04 Pep shoves Nelson away. 0:8
02:17 Nelson lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Pep's midsection. 0:10
02:30 Nelson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:10
02:32 Willie Pep rips a hook to the head. 2:10
02:49 Both fighters miss, now Nelson follows up with a solid hook to the body of Nelson! 2:13
02:57 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:13
03:00 Azumah Nelson has Pep trapped! 2:13
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 1:14

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Nelson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Pepe Correa was really animated in Pep's corner and Pep was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Pep is ready to go. The cut under the right eye he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:08 Nelson'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
0:15 Willie Pep is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:19 Pepe Correa was livid with Pep after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:25 OH! Nelson landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:25 Pep is clutching his side! 0:4
0:49 Nelson traps Pep's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Nelson breaks it up. 0:4
0:54 Referee Nelson steps in to break it up. 0:4
01:03 Nelson lands a solid cross! 0:8
01:03 Willie Pep looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:8
01:12 Willie Pep backs into a neutral corner. 0:8
01:17 Nelson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:8
01:19 Pep splits Azumah Nelson's gloves with an uppercut. 2:8
01:33 Pep takes a hard combination from Nelson 2:12
01:33 That punch may have stunned Pep momentarily. 2:12
01:46 Nelson charges in but Pep avoids the rush. 2:12
01:51 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 2:12
01:55 Nelson feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 2:15
02:15 Pep fires a shot, but it glances off Nelson's shoulder. 2:15
02:17 Nelson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:17
02:33 Pep throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 4:17
02:48 Pep gets his head on the chest of Azumah Nelson as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:17
03:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:17
03:00 Nelson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pep. 6:17
03:00 Pep moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 7:18

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Pep and Nelson leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Jimmy Montoya said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Nelson has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Azumah Nelson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Nelson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:15 * Nelson lands a vicious hook and down goes Pep! 0:0
0:17 Nelson crouches over Willie Pep and begins to count.. 0:10
0:17 1... 0:10
0:18 2... 0:10
0:19 3... 0:10
0:20 4... 0:10
0:21 5... 0:10
0:22 6... 0:10
0:23 7... 0:10
0:24 8... 0:10
0:25 9... 0:10
0:25 * Pep finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 0:10
0:25 Nelson seems convinced that Pep is ok, and the fight will continue! 0:10
0:25 Nelson has Pep in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 7th. 0:10
0:34 Pep backs into the far corner. 0:10
0:38 Nelson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:10
0:49 That was a violent straight right by Nelson! 0:15
0:49 That series of punches rocked Pep and he looks to be in trouble. 0:15
0:54 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Pep's left eye. 0:15
01:02 Nelson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Pep ducks under it. 0:15
01:09 A cross to body by Nelson gets through. 0:17
01:09 Pep has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Nelson needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 0:17
01:17 Nelson fires a solid combination. 0:19
01:17 Nelson wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:19
01:31 Both fighters are throwing but Pep is scoring more than Azumah Nelson. 3:21
01:31 Nelson has hurt Pep early in the round. Pep is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 3:21
01:44 Nelson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 3:25
01:44 Pep was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 3:25
01:54 Pep fires a light jab to the stomach 5:25
02:06 Pep is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:25
02:09 The action is at ring center. 5:25
02:13 Pep circles around the ring. 5:25
02:23 Willie Pep pushes Nelson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 5:25
02:28 Pep goes to the body landing an uppercut. 7:25
02:32 Look for Pep to start to target Nelson's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 7:25
02:41 Pep lands consecutive blows to Nelson's midsection. 9:25
03:00 Nelson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:25
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 10:26

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Nelson'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 Nelson traps Pep in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Nelson is holding on to Pep. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:17 Nelson uses his shoulder to force Pep out of the clinch. 0:0
0:27 Azumah Nelson just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:29 Pep scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:0
0:33 The swelling around Nelson's right eye is worsening. 2:0
0:38 Pep bangs the uppercut home. 4:0
0:53 Pep pins Nelson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
01:02 Nelson separates the two... 4:0
01:07 Pep feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:0
01:11 Pep is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:0
01:23 Nelson leaves the jab just short. 4:0
01:29 OH! Pep landed the big hook flush! 8:0
01:29 Nelson is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 8:0
01:47 Nelson just misses with a huge shot as Pep chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:0
01:49 Nelson ducks into an uppercut from Pep. 10:0
01:54 Pep doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 10:0
01:54 The swelling around Nelson's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:0
01:59 Those were mostly arm punches from Pep but several got through. 12:0
02:16 Pep swings...and misses. 12:0
02:23 Pep moves into the near corner. 12:0
02:28 Nelson and Pep are in a clinch, Nelson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 12:0
02:37 Nelson separates the two... 12:0
02:45 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 12:0
02:47 Azumah Nelson is keeping away from the ropes. 12:0
02:52 Nelson landed a sharp combination that rocked Pep back on his heels! 12:5
02:52 Pep seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 12:5
02:56 Pep is breathing heavily... 12:5
02:56 Willie Pep's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 12:5
03:00 It looks like Nelson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:5
03:00 Round 8 ends with the sound of the bell. 12:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:09 Nelson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Montoya's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 If the swelling was lessened by Nelson'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
0:09 Nelson is trapped in Willie Pep's corner... 0:0
0:14 Pep is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Nelson's defense. 0:0
0:24 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:24 Pep gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:33 Nelson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:41 Pep works his way in and leans on Azumah Nelson... 2:0
0:45 Referee Nelson has to separate the two... 2:0
01:06 Nelson rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:2
01:30 Pep lands a short left hook to the head. 4:2
01:47 Nelson has Pep blocked in! 4:2
01:52 Nelson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pep's defense. 4:2
01:54 Pep scores with consecutive blows to the body of Nelson. 6:2
01:59 The increased swelling around the right eye of Nelson is fast becoming a hindurance. 6:2
02:07 Nelson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:2
02:12 Nelson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Nelson locks up Pep's arms. 6:2
02:16 The Referee breaks it up... 6:2
02:22 Pep has Nelson trapped in the near neutral corner... 6:2
02:26 Pep just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Nelson with a sharp combination! 11:2
02:26 How is Nelson standing after those shots? 11:2
02:40 Pep lands a strong cross! 15:2
02:40 Nelson was stunned by that blow! 15:2
02:45 It looks like Pep and Nelson both need to catch their second wind... 15:2
02:45 It seems every shot Nelson takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 15:2
02:54 Pep bounces off the ropes, challenging Nelson to come get him. 15:2
02:59 Nelson moves into a neutral corner. 15:2
03:00 Pep is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 15:2
03:00 And that ends Round number 9. 16:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep and Nelson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Montoya knows Nelson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Nelson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Nelson still has distension. 0:0
0:13 "Will O' the Wisp" throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:20 And Willie Pep tastes the power of a huge cross from Azumah Nelson! 0:4
0:20 Willie Pep was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:24 Pep is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:4
0:24 Nelson is starting to fatigue... 0:4
0:38 Nelson's misses as Pep backpedals away. 0:4
0:51 Pep fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:4
01:08 Azumah Nelson is trying to free his gloves from under Pep's gloves. 2:4
01:17 Pep finally lets go of Nelson. 2:4
01:21 The fighters are at ring center... 2:4
01:26 Nelson ties up Pep. 2:4
01:35 Willie Pep tries to get free... Here comes Nelson to break them up... 2:4
01:50 Pep smothers Nelson's attack as Nelson tries to get off some shots inside. 2:4
02:02 Apparently Pep feels it's a good strategy to hug Nelson and force Nelson to come separate them. 2:4
02:11 Nelson has to break them apart. 2:4
02:16 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:4
02:24 Nelson slides into the corner... 2:4
02:28 Pep dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Nelson back on his heels! 6:4
02:28 How is Nelson standing after that? 6:4
02:49 Nelson is holding... 6:4
02:58 Nelson has to break the clinch. 6:4
03:00 Nelson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Willie Pep with his hands by his sides. 6:4
03:00 Pep appears to have this fight under control. 6:4
03:00 There's the bell. Pep wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 10 is history. 5:4

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Pepe Correa seemed to pump up Pep between rounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Nelson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Nelson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Nelson retreats into the upper corner. 0:0
0:08 Pep fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:0
0:12 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 2:0
0:12 Nelson is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:0
0:16 Dai Dollings really gave it to Nelson between rounds, but Nelson's didn't seem to be paying attention. 2:0
0:21 Nelson doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:0
0:23 Pep sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:0
0:33 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:0
0:33 Pep glances a hook off Nelson's side. 6:0
0:45 Willie Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
0:49 Azumah Nelson slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
0:53 Nelson is either lucky or has radar. Pep's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:0
01:00 Nelson lands a wicked uppercut! 6:4
01:00 Pep appears shaken by that punch! 6:4
01:12 Pep scores with the jab. 8:4
01:24 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:4
01:28 Nelson connects with a violent combination! 8:8
01:28 Pep is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 8:8
01:33 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Pep. 8:8
01:37 Nelson traps Pep in the corner! 8:8
01:37 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 10:10
01:54 That hook from Nelson snapped Willie Pep's head back violently! 10:15
01:54 Pep is badly hurt! 10:15
01:59 Pep's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 10:15
02:11 Pep misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:15
02:18 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Pep blasts home a hook. 12:15
02:23 Nelson's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 12:15
02:42 Pep looks to work the body, but Nelson covers up nicely. 12:15
02:52 The action slows for the moment. 12:15
03:00 Pep does a great job of moving as Nelson tries to work inside. 12:15
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 12:15
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:16

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pep's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Pep's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Nelson'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 Nelson pins Pep in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Nelson lets a quick hook go, catching Pep moving in. 0:2
0:26 Pep pins Nelson's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:2
0:30 Nelson separates the two fighters. 0:2
0:43 Nelson leans on the ropes and motions for Willie Pep to come in. 0:2
0:52 Azumah Nelson just can't find the range with that cross. 0:2
0:54 Pep moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:2
01:11 Nelson misses with that punch. 2:2
01:13 Pep lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Azumah Nelson 4:2
01:42 Nelson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
01:44 Some good body work by Pep but not much on those punches. 6:2
02:06 Pep pins Nelson in the corner! 6:2
02:10 Nelson tries to separate the boxers but Pep has a vice-like grip on Azumah Nelson. 6:2
02:19 Pep pushes Azumah Nelson away. 6:2
02:24 The action is back at ring center. 6:2
02:28 Nelson bores in determined to maul Pep 6:2
02:32 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 6:2
02:40 Nelson lands a vicious cross! 6:6
02:40 Pep suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 6:6
02:50 Nelson has Willie Pep pinned! 6:6
02:54 Nelson lands a solid cross! 6:11
02:54 Pep is suddenly in trouble! 6:11
03:00 Nelson clamps Pep's arms to his side and holds on until Nelson breaks the hold. 6:11
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:11
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 12th and final round of this fight. 5:13

Fight Result

Ray Connelly has the call...

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

Robert Hoyle, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for Azumah Nelson

Elmo Adolph, United States scores the bout 115 to 112 for Willie Pep

Frank Adams, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for...

...Azumah Nelson

The winner and new WBC junior lightweight champion by split decision is Azumah Nelson!


Score Cards

Robert Hoyle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Willie Pep 9 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 9 9 113
Azumah Nelson 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 114

Frank Adams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Willie Pep 9 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 9 9 113
Azumah Nelson 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 114

Elmo Adolph Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Willie Pep 9 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 115
Azumah Nelson 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 112

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Willie Pep 27 30 30 30 27 27 24 30 30 30 28 28 341
Azumah Nelson 30 27 27 27 30 30 30 27 27 27 29 29 340


Statistics
Categories Willie Pep Azumah Nelson
Knockdowns scored 0 1

Jabs / Round 8.00 3.75
Hooks / Round 8.50 3.75
Crosses / Round 2.92 3.67
Combinations / Round 5.17 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.42 3.33

Punches Landed / Round 29.00 18.17
Punches Missed / Round 22.17 52.08

Punching Accuracy 56.7% 25.9%

Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

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

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

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0

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

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




Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Eder Jofre Freddie Miller 2-1 1 TKO 11 12
Support Bout Abe Attell Sandy Saddler 1-1 2 UD 12 12
Co-Feature Vicente Saldivar Alexis Arguello 1-1 2 TKO 12 12
Main Event Willie Pep Azumah Nelson 1-1 2 SD 12 12

[NoScoutingReports]

Saldivar v Arguello = FOTY. The explosive thin man pulled it out in the final three minutes, what a war.

[BoxBuzz]

Saldivar v Arguello = FOTY. The explosive thin man pulled it out in the final three minutes, what a war.

No doubt! And....though it may frustrate you to learn this....HAD this been fought for the WBC belt.....and IF Saldivar could have made it to the final bell......looks like he'd still be champ.

Rules......they make a difference.....

[gilgamesh]

WBC Jr. Lightweight Champion?

Pep was the Featherweight Champion

[BoxBuzz]

WBC Jr. Lightweight Champion?

Pep was the Featherweight Champion

In this case...it's a bit of distinction without a difference. It afforded Nelson no advantage in this case. Purely for fun, I will see if Pep has retained the FW belt. But that's only for bragging rights in your back yard camp fire stories.

I will have the hinky stuff like this worked out for next season.

[DrDuke]

Arguello vs Saldivar was a war.

Nelson vs Pep was a nice upset.

[armageto]

A few really solid reads here..........