Opening Bout
Terry McGovern vs Teddy Davis
Fight info: Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2021-03-29, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jeffrey Belton (New Zealand), Tammye Jenkins (United States) and Raul Caiz Jr. (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Terry McGovern - Record: 7-5-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nick Florio - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Teddy Davis - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:06 McGovern lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Davis. 3:0
0:15 As high as Davis is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if McGovern takes advantage of it. 3:0
0:21 Davis moves in and scores with a quick jab. 3:2
0:34 McGovern throws a punch and lands. Davis scores with a counter. Looks like McGovern was a little more effective. 6:4
0:48 Davis fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:4
0:55 Both men look to measure one another. 6:4
01:13 McGovern looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:4
01:16 McGovern eats a short cross from Davis amd backs away. 6:6
01:34 McGovern lands a crushing hook! 10:6
01:34 Davis is gasping for air!! 10:6
01:50 Davis works his way in and leans on McGovern... 10:6
01:55 Referee Russell steps in to break it up. 10:6
01:59 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:6
02:06 McGovern's misses as Davis backpedals away. 10:6
02:08 McGovern walks in to a glancing hook from Davis. 10:8
02:21 Davis lands a stinging jab. 10:10
02:41 He doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 10:12
02:54 McGovern has his arms wrapped around Davis... Now they separate. 10:12
02:59 Davis pushes McGovern away. 10:12
03:00 Davis is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 10:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGovern and Davis square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:09 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:12 McGovern rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:20 Thel Torrance really gave it to Davis between rounds, but Davis's didn't seem to be paying attention. 2:0
0:25 McGovern misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:27 Davis goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:2
0:46 OH! McGovern landed the big hook flush! 6:2
0:46 And Davis's in big trouble now! 6:2
01:02 Davis is protecting the body nicely as McGovern fails to score inside. 6:2
01:04 Davis scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 6:4
01:18 McGovern really buried that punch into Davis's ribs. 10:4
01:18 Davis is clutching his side! 10:4
01:39 It's a sweet uppercut by McGovern! He snapped Davis's head straight back with that punch! 15:4
01:39 Davis's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 15:4
01:57 Davis wings a big left hand at McGovern but the latter sidesteps the punch. 15:4
01:59 McGovern wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 17:4
02:08 McGovern flicks a lead right to the head of Davis. 19:4
02:21 A flurry of blows from McGovern lands to the body 21:4
02:35 Davis tries to drop the right hand over the top but McGovern ducks under it. 21:4
02:42 McGovern drops the right hand flush on Davis's chin! 26:4
02:42 How is Teddy Davis standing after that? 26:4
02:47 * And Russell throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 02:48 of the 2nd round, your winner by TKO...McGovern!!! 26:4
Fight Result
Let's go to Chuck Hull for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:48 mark in Round 2 is...
Terry McGovern!
Score Cards
Jeffrey Belton Round Total
New Zealand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Terry McGovern 9 9
Teddy Davis 10 10
Tammye Jenkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Terry McGovern 10 10
Teddy Davis 9 9
Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Terry McGovern 10 10
Teddy Davis 9 9
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Terry McGovern 29 29
Teddy Davis 28 28
Statistics
Categories Terry McGovern Teddy Davis
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.00 8.00
Hooks / Round 7.50 3.00
Crosses / Round 7.50 4.00
Combinations / Round 6.50 6.50
Uppercuts / Round 5.50 5.00
Punches Landed / Round 33.00 26.50
Punches Missed / Round 55.00 40.50
Punching Accuracy 37.5% 39.6%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Preliminary 1
Alfonso Zamora vs Carlos Zarate
Fight info: Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico, 2021-03-29, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Lupe Garcia, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don O'Neil (United States), Basilio Flecha (Argentina) and Levi Martinez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Alfonso Zamora - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brian Mitchell - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Carlos Zarate - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Leo Flynn - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
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
0:19 Zarate misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:27 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Zarate. 2:3
0:41 There's a hard shot off the top of Zarate's head! 6:3
0:41 Zarate is reeling after that shot! 6:3
0:50 Zarate works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:5
01:08 Zarate drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:9
01:08 That series of punches rocked Zamora and he looks to be in trouble. 6:9
01:17 Zamora winds up and lands a nasty hook to Zarate's body. 9:9
01:31 Zarate catches Zamora coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:13
01:31 Zarate has Zamora in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:13
01:42 Zamora lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Zarate on the end of that punch. 11:13
01:56 Zamora really buried that punch into Zarate's ribs. 15:13
01:56 Zarate was shaken by those blows! 15:13
02:14 Zamora fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 15:13
02:16 Zarate follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 15:16
02:26 Zamora gets the cross through Zarate's guard. 17:16
02:50 Zarate looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Zamora. 17:16
03:00 Zamora shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Zarate flush! 21:16
03:00 Zarate looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 21:16
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Garcia to step in and break it up. 22:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn was extremely upbeat during the break with Zarate providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Zarate fires a shot, but it glances off Zamora's shoulder. 0:0
0:25 Zarate's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:33 Zarate tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:35 A straight cross from Zamora gets through Zarate's guard. 2:0
0:52 Zarate tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 2:0
0:57 Zamora caught Zarate square with that uppercut. 5:0
01:11 Zamora misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
01:20 Carlos Zarate 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. 5:0
01:29 That was a violent straight right by Zarate! 5:4
01:29 Zamora appears shaken by those punches! 5:4
01:45 Zamora throws a flurry of punches but Zarate either blocks or slips them. 5:4
02:04 Zarate telegraphed that shot and Zamora ducks under it easily. 5:4
02:17 It's a sweet uppercut by Zarate! He snapped Zamora's head straight back with that punch! 5:8
02:17 Zamora seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:8
02:31 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:8
02:36 Garcia steps in and breaks it up. 5:8
02:41 Zamora throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:8
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Zarate tastes Alfonso Zamora's jab 2:0
0:34 Zarate tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Zamora. 2:0
0:45 That punch actually went behind Zamora's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Carlos Zarate. 2:0
0:48 Zamora connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 5:0
0:59 As high as Zarate is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Zamora takes advantage of it. 5:0
01:13 Zarate is protecting the body nicely as Zamora fails to score inside. 5:0
01:19 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:0
01:26 Zamora continues to pop the jab 7:0
01:45 Zamora lands a smashing uppercut! 11:0
01:45 Zarate is gasping for air!! 11:0
01:59 Zamora 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. 11:0
02:01 Great work to the body by Zarate as he scores with both hands. 11:3
02:14 Zarate feints to the head before burying the hook in Zamora's side. 11:6
02:27 Zamora seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:6
02:39 Zarate lands a strong uppercut! 11:10
02:39 Alfonso Zamora is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 11:10
02:56 Zamora ties up Carlos Zarate. Why would he want to clinch now? 11:10
03:00 Referee Garcia steps in to break it up. 11:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 11:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Zamora is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Zarate received a pep talk from Leo Flynn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Zarate ties up Zamora... 0:0
0:18 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:27 Zarate cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Zamora had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:42 Carlos Zarate misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:50 Zarate's jab is landing with some authority. 0:3
0:58 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:3
01:06 Zarate just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:8
01:06 Those punches hurt Zamora and he looks to hang on. 0:8
01:19 Zarate lands a hard uppercut! 0:13
01:19 Zamora is suddenly in trouble! 0:13
01:36 Zamora wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Zarate's defense. 0:13
01:48 Zamora grabs and holds Zarate... 0:13
01:57 The Referee breaks it up... 0:13
02:06 Zarate just landed a three punch combo! 0:17
02:06 Zamora is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:17
02:19 Zarate scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:22
02:19 Zamora in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:22
02:35 Zarate voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:22
02:44 Oh!!! Zarate unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:27
02:44 Alfonso Zamora is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:27
02:49 * Zamora has no chance now. Garcia jumps in and is waving it off!! It's over! The winner by TKO here in round 4...Zarate! 0:27
Fight Result
Here's Dean Stone with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:50 mark in Round 4 is...
Carlos Zarate!
Score Cards
Don O'Neil Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alfonso Zamora 10 10 10 30
Carlos Zarate 9 9 9 27
Basilio Flecha Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alfonso Zamora 10 10 10 30
Carlos Zarate 9 10 9 28
Levi Martinez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alfonso Zamora 10 10 9 29
Carlos Zarate 9 10 10 29
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Alfonso Zamora 30 30 29 89
Carlos Zarate 27 29 28 84
Statistics
Categories Alfonso Zamora Carlos Zarate
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.50 3.25
Hooks / Round 6.50 3.75
Crosses / Round 4.50 6.00
Combinations / Round 2.00 5.25
Uppercuts / Round 5.25 5.75
Punches Landed / Round 21.75 24.00
Punches Missed / Round 42.50 56.50
Punching Accuracy 33.9% 29.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Preliminary 2
Naseem Hamed vs Sugar Ramos
Fight info: Alexandra Palace, London, England, 2021-03-29, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Dave Parris, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Harris (United States), James Howard (United States) and Emma DeUrrunaga (Paraguay), 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: Naseem Hamed - Record: 9-4-3 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Sugar Ramos - Record: 12-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:19 Ramos scores with a punishing jab 0:3
0:36 Hamed telegraphed that shot and Ramos ducks under it easily. 0:3
0:39 Sugar Ramos bangs the uppercut home. 0:5
01:00 Hamed just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:9
01:00 Naseem Hamed is clutching his side! 0:9
01:14 Hamed has freed himself from Ramos. They move quickly to ring center. 0:9
01:23 As high as Hamed is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Sugar Ramos takes advantage of it. 0:9
01:44 Ramos swings...and misses. 0:9
01:56 Ramos misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:9
02:02 "The Prince" Hamed pushes Ramos away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:9
02:06 Ramos retreats into his own corner... 0:9
02:10 Hamed fires a volley of punches but Ramos was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:9
02:12 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ramos digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Hamed. 0:11
02:29 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:11
02:34 Parris separates the two... 0:11
02:43 Hamed lands a strong hook! 4:11
02:43 Hamed just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:11
02:56 Hamed tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:11
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:11
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 5:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ramos looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Ramos just can't find the range with that hook. 0:0
0:15 Hamed rakes Sugar Ramos with some solid shots to the head and body. 3:0
0:24 Whatever Whitey Bimstein said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Naseem Hamed has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 3:0
0:25 Hamed is trapped in his own corner... 3:0
0:30 Hamed picks off the jab by Ramos. 3:0
0:42 Ramos has Naseem Hamed trapped! 3:0
0:42 Ramos lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 3:2
0:57 Ramos just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hamed with a sharp combination! 3:6
0:57 Hamed is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 3:6
01:10 Hamed jolts Sugar Ramos starting with the body and working up to the head. 6:6
01:31 Ramos just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:10
01:31 Those punches hurt Hamed and he looks to hang on. 6:10
01:45 Ramos misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:10
02:00 Hamed is holding Ramos tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 6:10
02:09 Parris breaks them up... 6:10
02:17 Ramos doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:12
02:26 Ramos doesn't have to look for Hamed this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:12
02:30 Hamed retreats into the lower right corner. 6:12
02:34 Ramos tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hamed blocks it. 6:12
02:41 Hamed drops the right hand flush on Sugar Ramos's chin! 10:12
02:41 Ramos is dazed and he is in trouble!! 10:12
02:54 Hamed tries to clinch, but Ramos shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 10:14
03:00 Hamed can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:14
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 10:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hamed and Ramos leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Hamed got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Whitey Bimstein's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Hamed takes a hard combination from Ramos 0:4
0:12 Hamed is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:4
0:25 Hamed leaves the jab just short. 0:4
0:28 The fighters are tangled up inside. Ramos has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:6
0:44 Ramos fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:6
0:59 Hamed fires and misses. 0:6
01:06 Ramos lands a crushing cross! 0:11
01:06 Hamed looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:11
01:19 Hamed lands a wicked combination! 5:11
01:19 Ramos is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 5:11
01:33 Ramos seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:11
01:41 Ramos just comes up short with the combination. 5:11
01:53 The fighters are tied up. Ramos tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 5:11
01:58 Parris has to break the clinch. 5:11
02:07 Hamed slides into a neutral corner... 5:11
02:11 Hamed picks off the jab thrown by Ramos. 5:11
02:23 Ramos grabs Hamed's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Parris has to force Ramos to let go. 5:11
02:27 * Parris is telling Ramos to quit leaning on the neck. 5:11
02:41 Naseem Hamed steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:11
02:51 Ramos is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:11
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 5:11
03:00 * Parris steps in and admonishes Hamed for leaning on Ramos's neck. 5:11
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Whitey Bimstein was screaming at Hamed between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Ramos glances a hook off Hamed's side. 0:2
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:17 Hamed backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:21 Ramos misses with that combination. 0:2
0:28 Hamed lands a vicious hook! 4:2
0:28 Sugar Ramos seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:2
0:45 Ramos is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:2
0:51 There's a straight right by Hamed! 8:2
0:51 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Ramos is trying to hang on... 8:2
01:15 Ramos fires a shot, but it glances off Hamed's shoulder. 8:2
01:30 Hamed tries to muscle inside but Ramos clinches him. 8:2
01:34 The Referee breaks it up... 8:2
01:49 Ramos backs away and hitches up his trunks. 8:2
01:57 Ramos backs into the right corner. 8:2
02:02 Hamed has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ramos. 8:2
02:06 Parris has to separate the two... 8:2
02:14 Ramos scores with consecutive blows to the body of Hamed. 8:4
02:27 Ramos ties up Hamed. 8:4
02:36 Parris separates them. 8:4
02:50 Hamed is protecting the body nicely as Ramos fails to score inside. 8:4
03:00 Ramos lands a crushing hook! 8:9
03:00 Hamed looks shaken! 8:9
03:00 Sugar Ramos shows Hamed his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 7:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Naseem Hamed looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Hamed scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 4:0
0:16 Ramos was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:25 Phil Borgia was extremely upbeat during the break with Ramos providing some solid encouragement. 4:0
0:30 Ramos misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
0:37 Naseem Hamed connects with a violent uppercut! 8:0
0:37 Ramos looks shaken! 8:0
0:46 Hamed slides into the corner... 8:0
0:50 Watch Ramos move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Hamed off balance. 8:0
0:55 Ramos lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Hamed's defense. 8:3
01:11 Ramos ties up Naseem Hamed. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:3
01:16 Parris moves in to break the clinch. 8:3
01:26 Ramos rips a hook to the body. 8:5
01:40 Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:5
01:43 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 8:5
01:46 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Ramos who scores with a short hook to the chest. 8:7
02:09 Hamed fires a lead right that Ramos manages to avoid. 8:7
02:16 * Ramos is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Parris. 8:9
02:41 Ramos retreats into a neutral corner. 8:9
02:41 A nice combination to the body by Hamed. 11:9
02:50 Sugar Ramos pins Hamed in the corner! 11:9
02:50 Ramos scores with an excellent cross. 11:12
03:00 Ramos back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hamed. 11:12
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:14
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Hamed cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ramos had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:23 Phil Borgia was really animated in Ramos's corner and Ramos was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:23 Ramos has Hamed blocked in! 0:0
0:28 Ramos just misses with a huge shot as Hamed chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:30 Good close quarters action as Hamed buries an uppercut in Sugar Ramos's midsection. 3:0
0:43 Ramos and Hamed exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Ramos get in the most telling blows. 5:3
01:06 Sugar Ramos fires and misses. 5:3
01:14 The action is back at ring center. 5:3
01:18 Hamed shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ramos flush! 9:3
01:18 Ramos seems to have been hurt by that punch! 9:3
01:32 Ramos lets his hands go inside, but Hamed protects his body well. 9:3
01:41 Hamed is forced into his own corner... 9:3
01:46 Sugar Ramos lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hamed. 9:3
01:48 A cross from Naseem Hamed lands with some power. 12:3
02:02 Ramos is clinching... 12:3
02:11 Ramos uses his shoulder to force Hamed out of the clinch. 12:3
02:16 Ramos has Hamed pinned! 12:3
02:20 Ramos isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Hamed fits. 12:3
02:28 Naseem Hamed lands a brutal cross to head of Ramos. 15:3
02:40 Ramos slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 15:6
02:50 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 15:6
02:54 Hamed backs into his own corner... 15:6
02:58 Hamed is either lucky or has radar. Ramos's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 15:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 6. 15:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:16 Ramos is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Phil Borgia seemed to pump up Ramos between rounds. 0:0
0:21 Naseem Hamed moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:25 That punch actually went behind Hamed's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ramos. 0:0
0:35 * Ramos is told to quit holding and hitting by Parris. 0:3
0:56 Hamed ducks into an uppercut from Ramos. 0:5
01:05 Ramos is trapped in Hamed's corner... 0:5
01:10 Hamed dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ramos back on his heels! 4:5
01:10 And Ramos's in big trouble now! 4:5
01:26 Ramos misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:5
01:28 Hamed scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:5
01:48 Hamed launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Ramos's jaw. Hamed is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 8:5
01:57 Ramos is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:5
02:00 Hamed moves into the right corner. 8:5
02:05 Ramos wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hamed's defense. 8:5
02:12 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:5
02:20 Ramos looks to work the body, but Hamed covers up nicely. 8:5
02:31 Hamed drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:5
02:31 Ramos was hurt by those blows! 12:5
02:36 Ramos's tank is just about on empty. 12:5
02:45 Ramos has his arms wrapped around Hamed... Now they separate. 12:5
02:54 Hamed works his way free! 12:5
03:00 Ramos smothers Naseem Hamed's attack as Naseem Hamed tries to get off some shots inside. 12:5
03:00 It looks like Sugar Ramos has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:5
03:00 And that ends Round number 7. 12:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Ramos lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Hamed. 0:3
0:29 Hamed throws a flurry of punches but Ramos either blocks or slips them. 0:3
0:32 Some good body work by Ramos but not much on those punches. 0:5
0:45 Hamed cranks up the hook and connects to Ramos's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:5
0:45 What a beautiful combination! Ramos might not survive this... 4:5
0:54 Hamed is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:5
01:05 Hamed appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:5
01:14 Hamed misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:5
01:16 Ramos lands a stinging jab. 4:7
01:30 Ramos seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:7
01:41 Ramos traps Hamed in the corner! 4:7
01:41 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Ramos. 6:10
02:03 Hamed has Ramos cornered! 6:10
02:17 Hamed 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. 6:10
02:25 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:10
02:35 Ramos gets inside and fires a hook to Hamed's body. 6:12
02:40 Hamed is breathing heavily... 6:12
02:51 Naseem Hamed has Ramos trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 6:12
03:00 * OH my,Hamed lands a huge cross and Ramos hits the canvas. 6:12
03:00 Hamed is ushered to a neutral corner by Parris and the count begins.. 16:12
03:00 1... 16:12
03:00 * Somehow Ramos has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 16:12
03:00 Parris is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 16:12
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. 17:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ramos is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Ramos's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Ramos works his way in and leans on Hamed... 0:0
0:17 Parris moves them apart. 0:0
0:22 Hamed slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:27 Hamed is challenging Ramos to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:31 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:36 Ramos rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:50 Ramos pins Hamed's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:2
01:02 Referee Parris has to separate the two... 0:2
01:06 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
01:13 Ramos can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
01:20 Hamed really buried that punch into Ramos's ribs. 4:2
01:20 Ramos in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:2
01:37 Sugar Ramos pins Hamed's arms. Now they move apart. 4:2
01:46 Ramos pushes Hamed away. 4:2
01:46 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 9. 4:2
01:55 Sugar Ramos is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Hamed can't throw punches, I guess. 4:2
02:00 Referee Parris separates the two... 4:2
02:09 Naseem Hamed comes in low. Ramos puts a headlock on him. Parris knocks Ramos's arm off Hamed's head. 4:2
02:14 Parris steps in and breaks it up. 4:2
02:23 Parris warns Ramos for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:2
02:27 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:2
02:32 Ramos is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 4:2
02:35 Sugar Ramos has Naseem Hamed cornered! 4:2
02:39 Ramos is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:2
02:51 Ramos lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hamed. 4:2
03:00 Ramos is off target with that jab. 4:2
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 4:2
03:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 4:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Hamed got some great advice from Whitey Bimstein between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Hamed! He snapped Ramos's head straight back with that punch! 5:0
0:13 Hamed has Ramos in trouble after that punch! 5:0
0:26 Hamed looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 5:0
0:37 Hamed misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 5:0
0:44 The fighters are back at ring center... 5:0
0:48 Hamed misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:0
0:59 Hamed's misses as Ramos backpedals away. 5:0
01:06 Ramos slides into a neutral corner... 5:0
01:10 Hamed pushes Ramos then steps away from him. 5:0
01:14 Ramos backs into a neutral corner. 5:0
01:19 Naseem Hamed drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 9:0
01:19 Ramos is reeling.. 9:0
01:37 Hamed pummels Ramos, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 14:0
01:37 Ramos was staggered by that punch! 14:0
01:46 Ramos lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 14:2
02:00 Hamed fires a left hand that Ramos takes high on the shoulder. 14:2
02:18 Ramos pins Naseem Hamed in the corner! 14:2
02:18 Ramos lands the lead cross. 14:4
02:31 Ramos does a great job of moving as Hamed tries to work inside. 14:4
02:45 A hard jab lands from Ramos 14:7
02:49 Neither fighter has much left... 14:7
03:00 Hamed appears to have this fight under control. 14:7
03:00 The bell stops the action as Naseem Hamed and Ramos go back to their corners. 16:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Ramos is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Whitey Bimstein not only gave Hamed encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ramos. Now it's up to Hamed to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Hamed lands a devastating hook! 5:0
0:13 Ramos is gasping for air!! 5:0
0:30 Ramos wraps up Hamed. 5:0
0:39 Parris pries them apart. 5:0
0:44 Ramos and Hamed clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 5:0
0:52 Ramos traps Hamed's gloves under his arms, forcing Parris to break them up. 5:0
0:56 Ramos shoves Hamed away. 5:0
01:01 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:0
01:09 That was a violent straight right by Ramos! 5:4
01:09 That series of punches rocked Hamed and he looks to be in trouble. 5:4
01:26 You would think Hamed had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Ramos looked trying to score there! 5:4
01:33 Naseem Hamed lands a devastating cross! 10:4
01:33 Ramos's knee almost touched the canvas... 10:4
01:48 Ramos takes a heavy combination downstairs. 15:4
01:48 Ramos is trying to regroup after those punches... 15:4
01:52 Ramos is starting to puff up a little under his left eye. 15:4
02:02 Ramos grabs Hamed. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 15:4
02:06 * Ramos is complaining and Parris agrees. A warning for leaning on the opponent's neck is being given to Hamed. 15:4
02:29 * Ramos rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Hamed and Hamed tastes the canvas here in Round 11! 15:4
02:32 The count begins... 15:13
02:32 1... 15:13
02:33 2... 15:13
02:34 3... 15:13
02:35 4... 15:13
02:36 5... 15:13
02:37 Hamed is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 6 but he is badly hurt. 15:13
02:38 7... 15:13
02:39 8... 15:13
02:39 * Hamed makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 15:13
02:39 Parris is looking at Hamed closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 15:13
02:39 Hamed has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Ramos needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 15:13
02:52 Hamed retreats into the far corner. 15:13
02:56 Hamed is protecting the body nicely as Sugar Ramos fails to score inside. 15:13
03:00 Ramos lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hamed. 15:13
03:00 Hamed seems to have done enough to win this fight. 15:13
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 15:13
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Ramos received a pep talk from Phil Borgia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Hamed tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ramos blocks it. 0:0
0:23 Ramos leans on Hamed and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:36 Hamed pins Sugar Ramos in the corner! 0:2
0:41 Hamed misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:57 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:2
01:05 Hamed throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:2
01:16 Hamed tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:2
01:21 Naseem Hamed shoots the jab into the chest of Sugar Ramos. 2:2
01:35 Hamed tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:2
01:50 Parris tries to separate the boxers but Sugar Ramos has a vice-like grip on Hamed. 2:2
01:54 Hamed pushes Ramos away. 2:2
01:54 The knockdown suffered by Hamed should have made that last round Ramos's by a wide margin. 2:2
02:03 Naseem Hamed lands a solid uppercut! 7:2
02:03 Ramos looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 7:2
02:12 Ramos slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
02:17 Sugar Ramos usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Hamed tries vainly to score. 7:2
02:19 Ramos is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:4
02:33 Naseem Hamed fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:4
02:48 Naseem Hamed tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:4
02:55 OH! Ramos landed the big hook flush! 7:9
02:55 Hamed is suddenly in trouble! 7:9
03:00 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:9
03:00 Hamed is protecting the body nicely as Ramos fails to score inside. 7:9
03:00 Hamed seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:9
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 9:8
Fight Result
And here with the call is Frank Shain
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
David Harris, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for Naseem Hamed
James Howard, United States scores the bout 113 to 113 - even
Emma DeUrrunaga, Paraguay scores the bout 113 to 113 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
David Harris Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 114
Sugar Ramos 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 9 9 10 9 113
James Howard Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 113
Sugar Ramos 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 10 10 113
Emma DeUrrunaga Round Total
Paraguay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 113
Sugar Ramos 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 9 9 10 9 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 28 27 27 28 29 30 27 30 30 30 25 29 340
Sugar Ramos 29 30 30 29 28 27 30 24 27 27 30 28 339
Statistics
Categories Naseem Hamed Sugar Ramos
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 3.25 5.17
Hooks / Round 2.75 3.92
Crosses / Round 3.00 3.33
Combinations / Round 4.00 4.83
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 2.50
Punches Landed / Round 16.00 19.75
Punches Missed / Round 58.08 72.25
Punching Accuracy 21.6% 21.5%
Total Number of Fouls 2 3
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Support Bout
Vicente Saldivar vs Eusebio Pedroza
Fight info: Guadalajara Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 2021-03-29, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Lupe Garcia, the bout will be scored by three judges: Karl Rogers (England), John Wright (Australia) and Leszek Jankowiak (Poland), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 3/Scorecard after 3, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Vicente Saldivar - Record: 10-4-0 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesse Reid - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Eusebio Pedroza - Record: 8-6-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Nick Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:11 Saldivar drops the right hand flush on Eusebio Pedroza's chin! 5:0
0:11 Pedroza's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:0
0:25 Saldivar fires and misses. 5:0
0:36 Saldivar wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pedroza's defense. 5:0
0:42 Saldivar scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Pedroza's jaw. 7:0
0:42 Pedroza suddenly looks very vulnerable. Saldivar can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 7:0
0:56 Saldivar misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:0
01:07 Saldivar misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:0
01:13 Vicente Saldivar moves in and scores with a quick jab. 9:0
01:13 Saldivar stunned Pedroza with that last shot and Saldivar's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 9:0
01:26 Pedroza is protecting the body nicely as Saldivar fails to score inside. 9:0
01:29 Pedroza throws another good combination that temporarily slows Saldivar. 9:2
01:40 Saldivar lands a rapier like jab to the head of Pedroza 11:2
01:56 Saldivar fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:2
02:02 Pedroza 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. 11:2
02:11 Saldivar grabs Pedroza's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Garcia has to force Saldivar to let go. 11:2
02:23 Saldivar finally lets go of Pedroza. 11:2
02:32 Fans call for more action as Saldivar ties up Pedroza. Garcia agrees with the fans and yells for Saldivar to quit playing games and fight. 11:2
02:41 * Garcia steps in and admonishes Saldivar for using his shoulder. 11:2
02:54 Saldivar lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Pedroza took it well. 14:2
03:00 Saldivar is jockeying for position as he tries to force Pedroza back into the corner. 14:2
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Pedroza leans on Saldivar and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:17 Phil Borgia was really animated in Pedroza's corner and Pedroza was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:17 Pedroza lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:4
0:31 Saldivar takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:8
0:31 Saldivar was hurt by those blows! 0:8
0:40 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Pedroza lands a short uppercut to the chin of Vicente Saldivar. 0:10
0:54 Pedroza misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:10
01:03 Pedroza lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 0:12
01:17 Pedroza is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:12
01:28 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:12
01:37 Saldivar drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:12
01:37 Pedroza was shaken by those blows! 4:12
01:51 Pedroza gets his head on the chest of Saldivar as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:14
02:01 Saldivar lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:14
02:14 Eusebio Pedroza throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:14
02:26 Pedroza cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Saldivar had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:14
02:38 Pedroza fires a shot, but it glances off Saldivar's shoulder. 6:14
02:53 Saldivar lands a devastating hook! 10:14
02:53 Pedroza is gasping for air!! 10:14
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garcia motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:15 Saldivar just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:17 Pedroza presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 0:3
0:31 Pedroza works his way in and leans on Saldivar... 0:3
0:35 Garcia separates the two... 0:3
0:44 Pedroza is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:3
0:47 Saldivar gets in a short cross to the body. 2:3
0:55 As high as Saldivar is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Pedroza takes advantage of it. 2:3
01:09 Saldivar launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Pedroza's jaw. Vicente Saldivar is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 4:3
01:23 Pedroza looks to work the body, but Saldivar covers up nicely. 4:3
01:30 Saldivar lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Pedroza. 7:3
01:44 Saldivar seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:3
01:53 Saldivar doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 7:3
02:00 Pedroza bangs a right cross off the face of Saldivar. 7:5
02:13 Pedroza lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Saldivar's midsection. 7:7
02:27 Saldivar lands a strong uppercut! 11:7
02:27 Pedroza's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 11:7
02:44 Vicente Saldivar is challenging Pedroza to fight him and quit clinching. 11:7
02:48 Garcia is shouting at Pedroza to break! 11:7
02:58 Eusebio Pedroza just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 15:7
02:58 Pedroza is hurt! 15:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 16:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Jimmy Montoya seemed to pump up Saldivar between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Saldivar goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 3:0
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 3:0
0:21 Saldivar tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:0
0:28 Pedroza just landed a three punch combo! 3:5
0:28 Saldivar is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 3:5
0:42 Saldivar pins Pedroza's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 3:5
0:51 Saldivar and Pedroza each take a step back. 3:5
01:04 That punch actually went behind Saldivar's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Eusebio Pedroza. 3:5
01:11 We hadn't expected such a tactical battle tonight, but both fighters are being very cautious in this fight. 3:5
01:19 Saldivar takes a hard combination from Pedroza 3:9
01:19 That shot landed square and Saldivar felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 3:9
01:34 Pedroza scores with a quick hook to the head of Saldivar after Saldivar missed with a wild shot of his own. 3:11
01:55 Vicente Saldivar traps Pedroza's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Garcia breaks it up. 3:11
01:59 The fighters have just banged heads! 3:11
02:08 Saldivar misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 3:11
02:10 Saldivar tries a hook but Pedroza blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 3:13
02:29 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 5:15
02:39 Saldivar scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 7:15
02:48 Saldivar comes out on top in that exchange but Pedroza was able to land some nice shots as well. 10:17
03:00 Saldivar goes straight at Pedroza, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 10:17
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Vicente Saldivar and Pedroza really went at it. 10:17
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saldivar looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Circling left, Saldivar looks for an opening to fire a shot at Pedroza. 0:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:20 Pedroza received a pep talk from Phil Borgia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:20 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Pedroza. 0:3
0:38 Saldivar fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:3
0:51 Pedroza lands a nice cross but "Zurdo de Oro" Saldivar turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:5
01:05 Saldivar just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:5
01:19 Saldivar picks off the cross by Pedroza. 0:5
01:31 Eusebio Pedroza made Saldivar look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Vicente Saldivar would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:5
01:33 Pedroza's jab connects to Saldivar's head 0:7
01:47 Saldivar just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:7
01:47 Those punches hurt Pedroza and he looks to hang on. 4:7
02:00 The fighters are tied up. Saldivar tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:7
02:05 Garcia breaks them up... 4:7
02:16 No one is going to confuse Saldivar with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:7
02:26 Saldivar fires a left hand that Pedroza takes high on the shoulder. 4:7
02:37 OH! Saldivar landed the big hook flush! 8:7
02:37 Pedroza is suddenly in trouble! 8:7
02:51 Saldivar misses wildly with the hook. 8:7
02:58 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:7
03:00 Pedroza misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:7
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 10:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Whatever Jimmy Montoya said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Saldivar has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters let their hands go with Saldivar coming out on top in that melee. 3:2
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 3:2
0:22 Saldivar tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:2
0:35 Vicente Saldivar landed a sharp combination that rocked Pedroza back on his heels! 7:2
0:35 That's the shot Saldivar hoped to land! Pedroza looks bad after that series of blows. 7:2
0:55 Pedroza is clinching... Saldivar is trying to free his gloves... They are under Pedroza's arms... 7:2
01:00 Now they break clean. 7:2
01:12 Saldivar lands a crushing cross! 11:2
01:12 That punch may have stunned Pedroza momentarily. 11:2
01:12 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Eusebio Pedroza because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 12:2
01:12 It's a cut on the outside of Pedroza's left eyebrow. A cut in that spot should flow down the fighter's cheek but not into his eye. He can take some small comfort in that fact. 12:2
01:27 Pedroza fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 12:2
01:34 Saldivar lands a devastating cross! 16:2
01:34 Pedroza seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 16:2
01:45 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 18:4
01:55 Saldivar throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 20:4
02:08 Saldivar seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 20:4
02:14 Saldivar's right hook has found a home on the side of Pedroza's head as he lands it again. 23:4
02:14 And now Pedroza is bleeding even more profusely from that last punch as his cut worsens! 23:4
02:14 The claret is flowing stronger from the gash outside Pedroza's left eyebrow now. The cut is continuing to grow worse. 23:4
02:14 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Pedroza'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 Garcia is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Pedroza's facial wound. 23:4
02:14 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Garcia is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 23:4
02:22 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 23:4
02:30 Pedroza 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. 23:4
02:37 Saldivar scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Pedroza. 25:4
02:51 Pedroza pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 25:4
02:59 Pedroza has Saldivar blocked in! 25:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 6. 26:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Pedroza's corner men does a nice job on Pedroza's cut outside the left eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Pedroza had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:12 Saldivar is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:14 Pedroza jolts Saldivar with a hard jab. 0:3
0:19 Pedroza is losing his legs... 0:3
0:28 Saldivar lands a crushing hook! 4:3
0:28 Pedroza is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:3
0:44 Pedroza is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:3
0:47 Pedroza has Saldivar cornered! 4:3
0:51 Pedroza shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Saldivar flush! 4:7
0:51 Saldivar is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:7
01:01 Both men go at it at ring center, with Pedroza having the upper hand. 6:10
01:15 Vicente Saldivar eats a short cross from Pedroza amd backs away. 6:12
01:33 Saldivar tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Pedroza blocks it. 6:12
01:51 Saldivar telegraphed that shot and Pedroza ducks under it easily. 6:12
02:02 Saldivar does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Pedroza's punches in close. 6:12
02:14 There's a straight right by Pedroza! 6:16
02:14 And Saldivar's in big trouble now! 6:16
02:28 Pedroza lands a vicious cross! 6:20
02:28 That's the punch Pedroza hoped to land! Saldivar looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:20
02:40 Saldivar bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 8:20
02:49 Those were mostly arm punches from Pedroza but several got through. 8:22
03:00 Pedroza back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Saldivar. 8:22
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:24
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saldivar and Pedroza square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:09 Pedroza's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Garcia tries to separate the boxers but Saldivar has a vice-like grip on Pedroza. 0:0
0:18 Pedroza works his way free! 0:0
0:18 Pedroza looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:0
0:18 Saldivar is breathing heavily... 0:0
0:27 Saldivar cranks up the hook and connects to Pedroza's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:27 Pedroza is reeling after that shot! 4:0
0:27 And now it appears as if Pedroza's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:0
0:27 Pedroza's got blood flowing noticeably again as the gash outside his left eye has reopened here in Round 8. 4:0
0:27 * Garcia is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Pedroza's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Pedroza's face, especially the cut above the eye. 4:0
0:31 * Referee Garcia halts this fight. He's taking Eusebio Pedroza to his corner and waving for the ring physician. The doctor is looking at it... Eusebio Pedroza's corner is pleading with both the referee and the doctor.* No! Garcia waves it off. The fight is over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO is Saldivar! 4:0
Fight Result
Here's Henry Jones with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still WBO featherweight champion by technical knockout at the 0:32 mark in Round 8 is...
Vicente Saldivar!
Score Cards
Karl Rogers Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Vicente Saldivar 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 68
Eusebio Pedroza 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 65
John Wright Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Vicente Saldivar 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 66
Eusebio Pedroza 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 67
Leszek Jankowiak Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Vicente Saldivar 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 67
Eusebio Pedroza 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 66
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Vicente Saldivar 30 27 29 28 30 30 27 201
Eusebio Pedroza 27 30 28 29 27 27 30 198
Statistics
Categories Vicente Saldivar Eusebio Pedroza
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.25 5.63
Hooks / Round 5.38 3.38
Crosses / Round 7.13 4.75
Combinations / Round 3.13 2.75
Uppercuts / Round 3.88 4.50
Punches Landed / Round 23.75 21.00
Punches Missed / Round 61.75 41.00
Punching Accuracy 27.8% 33.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2
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 1 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Co-Feature
Sandy Saddler vs Jem Driscoll
Fight info: Reno Hilton, Reno, NV, United States, 2021-03-29, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Mike Ortega, the bout will be scored by three judges: Harold Laurens (Netherlands Antilles), Mikael Hook (Sweden) and Samuel Conde (Puerto Rico), 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: Sandy Saddler - Record: 9-3-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Ted Walker - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
In the blue corner: Jem Driscoll - Record: 13-1-0 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Billy Graham - Cut Man: Cassius Green
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:08 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:16 Driscoll misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:23 Sandy Saddler lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:23 Driscoll appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:39 Driscoll is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Sandy Saddler's defense. 4:0
0:44 Saddler gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:0
0:59 Saddler scores with a winging right! Driscoll's head snapped back violently with that punch! 11:0
0:59 That's the punch Saddler hoped to land! Driscoll looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 11:0
01:24 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Saddler lands a short uppercut to the chin of Driscoll. 13:0
01:33 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 15:2
01:57 Sandy Saddler whiffs with the combination. 15:2
01:59 Jem Driscoll drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Saddler. 15:5
01:59 * Driscoll's last punch snapped back the head of Saddler. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 15:6
01:59 That cut is doesn't look overly severe but it does appear to be in a bad spot above the right eyebrow. Its location could impact the fight if that blood flows into the fighter's eye. 15:6
01:59 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 15:6
02:20 Saddler just can't find the range with that cross. 15:6
02:31 Driscoll is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Saddler. 15:6
02:36 Driscoll lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Saddler on the end of that punch. 15:8
02:36 And now Saddler is bleeding even more profusely from that last punch as his cut worsens! 15:8
02:36 The two fighters exchange blows and that shot has started the claret flowing stronger from the cut over Sandy Saddler's eyebrow. The cut is continuing to grow worse. 15:8
02:36 Getting cut in the first round like this will not bode well for Saddler as the fight goes on. 15:8
02:47 Saddler's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Driscoll. 15:11
03:00 Saddler is protecting the body nicely as Driscoll fails to score inside. 15:11
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 15:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Saddler fires a left hand that Driscoll takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:22 Driscoll just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:4
0:22 Saddler was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:4
0:36 Driscoll is off target with that combination. 0:4
0:53 Saddler lands a solid uppercut! 4:4
0:53 Driscoll was staggered by that punch! 4:4
01:12 Driscoll scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:6
01:29 Saddler fires and misses. 4:6
01:35 Driscoll drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:10
01:35 That series of punches rocked Saddler and he looks to be in trouble. 4:10
01:53 Saddler is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:10
01:58 Both fighters miss, now Driscoll follows up with a solid hook to the body of Driscoll! 4:13
02:10 Driscoll bangs the uppercut home. 4:15
02:15 Saddler is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 4:15
02:19 Driscoll scores with a solid hook to the head. 4:18
02:39 Saddler just misses with a huge shot as Driscoll chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:18
02:48 Driscoll 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! 4:20
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:21
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saddler didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:09 Billy Graham was extremely upbeat during the break with Driscoll providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:14 Jem Driscoll lands a devastating uppercut! 0:5
0:14 Saddler suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:5
0:31 Driscoll just landed a three punch combo! 0:9
0:31 Sandy Saddler was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:9
0:36 The swelling around Saddler's right eye is worsening. 0:9
0:43 * Driscoll continues to hammer away as he holds Saddler and Ortega has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:13
01:06 Driscoll and Saddler are in a clinch, Ortega hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:13
01:11 Referee Ortega has to separate the two... 0:13
01:32 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:13
01:35 Driscoll steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:13
01:39 Sandy Saddler sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:13
01:48 Driscoll scores big with that hook to the jaw of Saddler. Saddler took a step back after absorbing that shot. 2:16
02:11 Driscoll is either lucky or has radar. Saddler's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:16
02:13 Driscoll gets off a quick combination to the body 2:18
02:18 The swelling under Sandy Saddler's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:18
02:30 Driscoll is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:18
02:37 Driscoll takes a heavy hook downstairs. 6:18
02:37 Driscoll is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:18
02:50 Driscoll wraps up Saddler... Neither fighter will break... 6:18
02:59 The Referee breaks it up... 6:18
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:18
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 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, Sandy Saddler still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Driscoll scores with a quick one-two to Saddler's midsection 0:2
0:17 Saddler forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Driscoll. 2:2
0:25 Driscoll got some great advice from Billy Graham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 2:2
0:31 Saddler can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
0:33 Driscoll lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:4
0:47 Saddler dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Driscoll back on his heels! 6:4
0:47 Driscoll is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 6:4
01:05 Saddler pushes Driscoll then steps away from him. 6:4
01:09 Sandy Saddler rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 8:4
01:25 OH! Driscoll landed the big hook flush! 8:8
01:25 Saddler is clutching his side! 8:8
01:30 Sandy Saddler's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 8:8
01:42 Saddler misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:8
01:49 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Saddler seemed to get the better of it. 11:10
02:03 Jem Driscoll misses with that hook. 11:10
02:15 Saddler tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Driscoll. 11:10
02:17 Driscoll scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 11:12
02:32 Driscoll does a great job of moving as Saddler tries to work inside. 11:12
02:34 A flurry of blows from Driscoll lands to the body 11:14
02:38 Saddler seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 11:14
02:51 Driscoll seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:14
02:59 Driscoll is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Saddler. 11:14
03:00 Driscoll usues his legs to avoid Saddler's punches. 11:14
03:00 It doesn't get much better than that last round folks, non-stop fury from start to finish has the crowd in an uproar. 13:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Saddler's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Sandy Saddler's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Sandy Saddler fires a lead right that Driscoll manages to avoid. 0:0
0:25 Driscoll works his way in and leans on Sandy Saddler... 0:0
0:29 Ortega has to break them apart. 0:0
0:34 Saddler backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:41 Saddler connects with a violent combination! 4:0
0:41 Those shots all landed square and Driscoll felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:53 The fighters are tangled up inside. Saddler has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:0
01:18 Driscoll slips out of a corner, as Saddler attempts to trap him. 6:0
01:28 Saddler lands a vicious cross! 11:0
01:28 Driscoll seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 11:0
01:45 Saddler can't score with short uppercut inside. Driscoll got his gloves in front of the punch. 11:0
01:47 Driscoll sneaks home the right cross. 11:2
02:01 Saddler misses wildly with the hook. 11:2
02:09 Saddler goes to the body landing an uppercut. 13:2
02:32 Saddler throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Driscoll but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:2
02:34 Jem Driscoll lands a brutal cross to head of Saddler. 13:5
02:49 Saddler shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Driscoll. 13:5
02:58 Saddler is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 13:5
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 5. 15:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Billy Graham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Driscoll has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 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
0:07 Jem Driscoll launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Saddler's jaw. Driscoll is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 0:2
0:11 There has to be something done about the swelling around Saddler's right eye as it continues to worsen. 0:2
0:21 Saddler just comes up short with the hook. 0:2
0:37 Driscoll misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
0:39 That was a reckless uppercut from Saddler but it still manages to score cleanly. 3:2
0:53 Saddler catches Driscoll coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:2
0:53 Saddler has Driscoll in trouble after that punch! 7:2
01:03 Saddler lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 9:2
01:12 Saddler feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Driscoll's chin. 11:2
01:21 Driscoll connects with an uppercut to the head of Saddler. 11:4
01:35 Driscoll pins Saddler's arms! The fighters are tied up... 11:4
01:39 Ortega moves in to break the clinch. 11:4
01:51 Driscoll clinches... Saddler gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 11:4
01:55 Driscoll shoves Saddler away. 11:4
02:00 Driscoll lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 11:6
02:25 Saddler is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:6
02:27 Driscoll wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 11:8
02:41 Look out! That was a straight right by Saddler! 15:8
02:41 Driscoll is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 15:8
02:58 Saddler tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:8
03:00 There's the bell. Saddler wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 15:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Saddler's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Driscoll got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Billy Graham's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Jem Driscoll smothers Saddler's attack as Saddler tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:24 Driscoll scores with consecutive blows to the body of Saddler. 0:2
0:38 Sandy Saddler brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:2
0:47 Driscoll lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Saddler's ribs. 0:5
0:56 Saddler hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Driscoll. 2:5
01:10 Saddler tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:5
01:14 Saddler appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:5
01:23 Driscoll drives that short hook into Saddler's midsection! 2:10
01:23 Saddler is suddenly in trouble! 2:10
01:27 The swelling under Saddler's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:10
01:41 No one is going to confuse Sandy Saddler with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 2:10
01:50 Saddler continues to follow Driscoll about the ring. 2:10
01:55 The action slows for the moment. 2:10
01:58 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Saddler can land a solid one. 4:10
02:12 Saddler tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 4:10
02:21 Saddler doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:10
02:33 Driscoll gets off a jab to the solar plexus 6:12
02:42 Saddler drops in a solid cross just above Driscoll's trunks. 9:12
02:51 Saddler is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 9:12
02:54 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 9:12
03:00 Saddler throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:12
03:00 Driscoll appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:12
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Driscoll looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Saddler received a pep talk from Ted Bentham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Sandy 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 Driscoll lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
0:12 Saddler is losing his legs... 0:2
0:24 Driscoll ties up Saddler. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:2
0:28 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
0:32 Saddler's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:40 Saddler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:55 There's a straight right by Sandy Saddler! 4:2
0:55 Driscoll is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:2
01:09 It's a sweet uppercut by Saddler! He snapped Driscoll's head straight back with that punch! 8:2
01:09 Driscoll looks stunned! 8:2
01:23 Driscoll will tie a guy up if he has to. 8:2
01:35 Ortega separates them. 8:2
01:44 That punch actually went behind Saddler's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Driscoll. 8:2
01:51 Saddler lands a hard uppercut! 13:2
01:51 Driscoll staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 13:2
02:00 Driscoll fires the jab. It finds its target. 13:4
02:10 Saddler stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 15:4
02:24 Driscoll traps Saddler's gloves under his arms, forcing Ortega to break them up. 15:4
02:33 Saddler works his way free! 15:4
02:42 Driscoll traps Saddler's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 15:4
02:54 Referee Ortega steps in to break it up. 15:4
03:00 Driscoll grabs Saddler. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 15:4
03:00 Ortega separates the two fighters. 15:4
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 15:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 8 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 15:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 9. There it is! 0:0
0:05 Sandy 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
0:12 Saddler throws a crushing right to Driscoll's jaw! 5:0
0:12 Driscoll was stunned by that blow! 5:0
0:21 Ted Bentham seemed to pump up Saddler between rounds. 5:0
0:25 Driscoll shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Saddler flush! 5:4
0:25 Saddler appears to have been staggered by that punch... 5:4
0:30 Saddler is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:4
0:41 Driscoll tastes Saddler's jab 7:4
0:54 Saddler bulls his way inside, pushing Driscoll up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 7:4
01:03 As high as Driscoll is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Saddler takes advantage of it. 7:4
01:10 Saddler misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:4
01:17 That hook from Driscoll snapped Saddler's head back violently! 7:9
01:17 Sandy Saddler was shaken by that blow! 7:9
01:22 Saddler looks to be out of gas at this point. 7:9
01:34 The fighters are tied up. Driscoll tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:9
01:43 Saddler tries to get free... Here comes Ortega to break them up... 7:9
01:47 Both men look to measure one another. 7:9
01:56 Driscoll works free! He backs to ring center, with Saddler following. 7:9
02:10 * Saddler goes down!! he walked right into a wicked combination from Driscoll!! 7:9
02:13 Ortega picks up the count from the timekeeper... 7:18
02:13 1... 7:18
02:14 2... 7:18
02:15 3... 7:18
02:16 4... 7:18
02:17 5... 7:18
02:18 6... 7:18
02:19 Saddler tries to clear his head as Ortega reaches the count of 7. 7:18
02:20 8... 7:18
02:20 * Saddler is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Ortega. 7:18
02:20 Ortega wipes off Saddler's gloves and waves the fighters together. 7:18
02:20 Saddler has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Driscoll needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 7:18
02:29 * Ortega steps in and admonishes Driscoll for using an open glove. 7:20
02:38 Driscoll probably can't finish Saddler this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 7:20
02:43 Saddler's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Driscoll. 7:20
02:47 Driscoll has Saddler trapped! 7:20
02:52 Driscoll fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:20
02:58 Driscoll is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 7:23
02:58 Saddler is badly stunned and Driscoll will try to finish him off here in the 9th round! 7:23
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 8:24
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 10, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Saddler. 0:0
0:08 Driscoll's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Saddler's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Saddler's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Jem Driscoll is trying to free his gloves from under Saddler's gloves. 0:0
0:18 Saddler and Driscoll each take a step back. 0:0
0:30 Saddler pins Driscoll in the corner! 0:0
0:35 Sandy Saddler lands a wicked uppercut! 4:0
0:35 What a devastating shot, Jem Driscoll looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 4:0
0:49 Saddler throws a flurry of punches but Driscoll either blocks or slips them. 4:0
0:52 That straight cross from Driscoll tagged Saddler. He came right up the middle with that punch. 4:3
0:56 Saddler's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:3
01:21 Saddler tries to drop the right hand over the top but Driscoll ducks under it. 4:3
01:28 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:3
01:35 Saddler cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Driscoll had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:3
01:50 Saddler doesn't connect with the uppercut. 4:3
01:53 Driscoll lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:5
01:57 Saddler appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:5
02:09 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:5
02:14 Saddler lets his hands go inside, but Driscoll protects his body well. 4:5
02:16 Driscoll lands a short hook to the body. 4:7
02:30 Driscoll takes a hard combination from Saddler 8:7
02:30 Driscoll takes a step back, obviously hurt! 8:7
02:34 Driscoll needs to catch his second wind... 8:7
02:43 Saddler just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Driscoll with a sharp combination! 12:7
02:43 Driscoll is out on his feet after that violent combination! 12:7
02:43 * That last shot stunned Driscoll and it looks like Saddler is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Driscoll is now bleeding. 14:7
02:43 The gash that has opened up is right in the middle of the right eyebrow from the looks of it and that is a nasty place for a cut. If it isn't closed, you can be sure that Driscoll's vision is going to be obscured. 14:7
02:43 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Driscoll'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 Ortega is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Driscoll's facial wound. 14:7
02:43 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Ortega is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 14:7
02:57 Saddler drops the right hand flush on Driscoll's chin! 18:7
02:57 That shot buckled Jem Driscoll's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 18:7
03:00 Driscoll appears to have this fight under control. 18:7
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 10 to a close. 18:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saddler is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Driscoll's corner has done a great job on the cut on the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 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
0:06 Driscoll scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 0:3
0:17 Driscoll scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:5
0:21 It seems every shot Saddler takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 0:5
0:26 Billy Graham was livid with Driscoll after his display in that last round. 0:5
0:32 Driscoll is challenging Saddler to fight him and quit clinching. 0:5
0:41 Saddler uses his shoulder to force Driscoll out of the clinch. 0:5
0:46 Driscoll retreats into the near corner. 0:5
0:51 Ortega warns Saddler for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:5
0:55 Ortega separates the two... 0:5
01:04 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:5
01:17 Saddler tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:5
01:19 Driscoll finds a home for his jab, keeping Saddler at bay. 0:7
01:19 That last shot has reopened a cut on Saddler because the blood is flowing again. 0:7
01:19 Saddler's got blood trickling into his eye again as the cut above it has reopened here in Round 11. 0:7
01:19 * Saddler'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 Ortega motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 0:7
01:19 * Well, after talking a long look at Saddler's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 11. 0:7
01:31 Jem Driscoll is pinned in his own corner... 0:7
01:36 Saddler misses with that punch. 0:7
01:57 Sandy Saddler cranks up the hook and connects to Driscoll's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:7
01:57 Driscoll is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:7
02:14 Saddler fires and misses. 4:7
02:20 Driscoll scores with a tremendous left! 4:12
02:20 Saddler is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:12
02:38 Driscoll works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:12
02:43 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 4:12
02:45 Saddler backs into the far left corner. 4:12
02:45 Saddler takes a cross to the head from Driscoll. 4:14
02:50 Saddler's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:14
03:00 Driscoll tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Saddler blocks it. 4:14
03:00 Driscoll seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:14
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 11 comes to an end. 3:16
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Ted Bentham not only gave Saddler encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Driscoll. Now it's up to Sandy Saddler to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Saddler is ready to go. The cut above the right eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:08 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
0:09 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Saddler fires a shot, but it glances off Driscoll's shoulder. 0:0
0:28 Saddler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:31 The cross scores for Driscoll. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:2
0:35 Saddler's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:2
0:47 Saddler fires a volley of punches but Jem Driscoll was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:2
0:49 Driscoll feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:5
01:03 Saddler lands a devastating hook! 4:5
01:03 Driscoll looks shaken! 4:5
01:19 Driscoll fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:7
01:29 Driscoll's finds a home on Saddler's jaw. 4:9
01:34 The increased swelling around the right eye of Saddler is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:9
01:43 Saddler misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:9
01:50 Driscoll moves into the near corner. 4:9
01:54 Saddler swings...and misses. 4:9
01:57 Driscoll catches Saddler with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:11
01:57 And now Sandy Saddler is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 4:11
01:57 Saddler has emerged bloodied once again, as the cut above his eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 4:11
01:57 * Saddler seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Saddler's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 4:11
01:57 * 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 Saddler, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 12. 4:11
02:06 Saddler has Driscoll blocked in! 4:11
02:11 Saddler's misses as Driscoll backpedals away. 4:11
02:17 Saddler's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:11
02:24 Driscoll has Saddler trapped in the lower neutral corner... 4:11
02:24 Driscoll gets in a short cross to the body. 4:13
02:34 Saddler is blocked in his own corner... 4:13
02:39 Driscoll ties up Saddler. 4:13
02:43 Ortega steps in and breaks it up. 4:13
02:48 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:13
02:51 Saddler has Driscoll pinned! 4:13
02:55 Saddler fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:13
02:57 Saddler eats a sizzling hook from Driscoll that has him backing up! 4:16
03:00 Driscoll appears to have this fight under control. 4:16
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 5:15
Fight Result
Here's Ed Darien with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Harold Laurens, Netherlands Antilles scores the bout 115 to 112
Mikael Hook, Sweden scores the bout 115 to 112
Samuel Conde, Puerto Rico scores the bout 114 to 113
And your winner and still WBA featherweight champion by unanimous decision Jem Driscoll!!!
Score Cards
Harold Laurens Round Total
Netherlands Antilles 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 9 112
Jem Driscoll 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 115
Mikael Hook Round Total
Sweden 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 9 112
Jem Driscoll 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 115
Samuel Conde Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 10 9 9 113
Jem Driscoll 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 114
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sandy Saddler 30 27 27 27 30 30 28 30 24 30 27 27 337
Jem Driscoll 27 30 30 30 27 27 29 27 30 27 30 30 344
Statistics
Categories Sandy Saddler Jem Driscoll
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 3.25 4.00
Hooks / Round 3.75 5.08
Crosses / Round 3.58 4.42
Combinations / Round 3.50 6.42
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 6.83
Punches Landed / Round 18.08 26.75
Punches Missed / Round 81.50 20.50
Punching Accuracy 18.2% 56.6%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Open Glove 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 2 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 2
Cut on right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 1 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 4 / 4
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 0 3 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Main Event
Alexis Arguello vs Henry Armstrong
Fight info: Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights, WA, United States, 2021-03-29, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don O'Neil (United States), Jerry Jakubco (United States) and Moo-Hong Moon (South Korea), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Alexis Arguello - Record: 12-2-0 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lou Duva - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
In the blue corner: Henry Armstrong - Record: 10-4-0 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
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
0:16 Armstrong moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Arguello. 0:0
0:26 Arguello fires and misses. 0:0
0:37 Arguello is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:45 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:52 Arguello really buried that punch into Armstrong's ribs. 4:0
0:52 Armstrong was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
01:09 Armstrong telegraphed that shot and Arguello ducks under it easily. 4:0
01:11 The cross scores for Alexis Arguello. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:0
01:20 Arguello's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:0
01:39 Arguello is either lucky or has radar. Armstrong's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:0
01:53 Arguello drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:0
01:53 Armstrong was stunned by that blow! 12:0
02:08 * That was a blatant low blow by Armstrong and Nady has stopped the action to scold him 12:2
02:33 Henry Armstrong doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 12:2
02:38 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 12:2
02:41 Armstrong quickly hitches up his trunks. 12:2
02:48 Armstrong scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:6
02:48 Arguello in on unsteady legs after those punches. 12:6
02:57 Arguello doesn't have to look for Armstrong this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 14:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Darkie Smith not only gave Arguello encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Armstrong. Now it's up to Arguello to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong fires a volley of punches but Arguello was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:15 Alexis Arguello connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
0:25 Henry Armstrong gets in a short cross to the body. 2:2
0:37 Alexis Arguello launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Armstrong's jaw. Arguello is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 4:2
0:50 Armstrong works his way in and leans on Arguello... 4:2
0:55 Armstrong pushes Arguello away. 4:2
01:05 Armstrong wings a big left hand at Arguello but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:2
01:16 Armstrong cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Arguello had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:2
01:23 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:2
01:30 Alexis Arguello is protecting the body nicely as Armstrong fails to score inside. 4:2
01:37 Look out! That was a straight right by Arguello! 8:2
01:37 That absolutely rocked Armstrong, he is on queer street right now!! 8:2
01:50 Fans call for more action as Henry Armstrong ties up Arguello. Nady agrees with the fans and yells for Armstrong to quit playing games and fight. 8:2
02:02 Nady separates the two... 8:2
02:12 Arguello shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Armstrong flush! 12:2
02:12 Armstrong is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 12:2
02:29 Arguello ties up Armstrong. Why would he want to clinch now? 12:2
02:33 Arguello finally lets go of Armstrong. 12:2
02:38 Arguello seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:2
02:44 Armstrong scores with the jab. 12:4
02:58 Armstrong misses with that punch. 12:4
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 11:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Henry Armstrong received a pep talk from Phil Borgia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Arguello feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 3:0
0:18 Armstrong lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 3:2
0:33 It's a sweet uppercut by Armstrong! He snapped Arguello's head straight back with that punch! 3:6
0:33 That punch may have stunned Arguello momentarily. 3:6
0:50 Arguello dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Armstrong back on his heels! 7:6
0:50 Armstrong is trying to regroup after that punch... 7:6
01:07 There's a hard shot off the top of Arguello's head! 7:10
01:07 Arguello seems to have been hurt by that punch! 7:10
01:23 Armstrong brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:10
01:27 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:10
01:35 Armstrong lands a solid cross! 7:14
01:35 Arguello looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:14
01:44 Arguello sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Armstrong. 10:14
01:58 Armstrong grabs and holds Arguello... 10:14
02:07 Now they break clean. 10:14
02:19 Armstrong misses wildly with the hook. 10:14
02:22 Arguello plants a cross on Armstrong's rib cage. 12:14
02:42 Arguello lands a hard uppercut! 17:14
02:42 Armstrong was staggered by that punch! 17:14
02:55 Arguello brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 17:14
03:00 He is off target with that combination. 17:14
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 19:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Phil Borgia was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Arguello takes a hard uppercut to the body from Armstrong. 0:3
0:10 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:15 Upstairs and downstairs! Armstrong lands two quick blows and then moves away from Arguello's counters. 0:5
0:32 Henry Armstrong picks off the jab by Arguello. 0:5
0:47 Arguello clamps Armstrong's arms to his side and holds on until Nady breaks the hold. 0:5
0:52 Referee Nady has to separate the two... 0:5
01:01 Alexis Arguello grabs Armstrong's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Nady has to force Arguello to let go. 0:5
01:10 Henry Armstrong tries to get free... Here comes Nady to break them up... 0:5
01:20 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Arguello rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:5
01:30 Armstrong can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:5
01:32 Arguello sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 3:5
01:45 Arguello lands a cross to the body. 5:5
02:03 * Arguello goes down!! he walked right into a wicked hook from Armstrong!! 5:5
02:06 The count starts... 5:15
02:06 1... 5:15
02:07 2... 5:15
02:08 3... 5:15
02:09 4... 5:15
02:10 5... 5:15
02:11 6... 5:15
02:12 7... 5:15
02:13 8... 5:15
02:14 9... 5:15
02:14 * Arguello is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 5:15
02:14 Nady waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 5:15
02:14 Arguello is dazed as Armstrong looks to put him away! 5:15
02:23 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 5:15
02:28 Armstrong lands a strong cross! 5:19
02:28 Arguello is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:19
02:41 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Arguello blocks it. 5:19
02:47 Armstrong has Arguello blocked in! 5:19
02:52 Armstrong just misses with a huge shot as Arguello chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:19
02:58 Armstrong lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Arguello, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 5:22
02:58 Henry Armstrong picks up the pace sensing he can get Arguello out of there! 5:22
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 4:23
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Alexis Arguello has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:11 Henry Armstrong muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:19 Arguello pins Armstrong in the corner! 0:0
0:24 Alexis Arguello misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:31 Arguello takes a hard combination from Armstrong 0:4
0:31 Arguello appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
0:44 Armstrong pins Arguello's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:4
0:53 Nady steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
01:06 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Arguello. 0:4
01:19 Arguello is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:4
01:23 Armstrong scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:6
01:37 And Alexis Arguello tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Armstrong! 0:10
01:37 Arguello is staggered... 0:10
01:50 Armstrong works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:10
01:50 Arguello eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 0:10
02:00 Armstrong tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:10
02:05 Alexis Arguello cranks a hard cross to the body of Armstrong. 3:10
02:19 Arguello just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 3:14
02:19 Those punches hurt Arguello and he looks to hang on. 3:14
02:28 * Nady is telling Armstrong to quit holding and hitting. 3:18
02:50 Arguello takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 3:18
02:55 Both fighters take a half-step back. 3:18
03:00 Arguello connects with a violent uppercut! 8:18
03:00 Armstrong suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 8:18
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Arguello. 0:0
0:16 Armstrong uses his shoulder to force Arguello out of the clinch. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:21 Phil Borgia seemed to pump up Henry Armstrong between rounds. 0:0
0:26 Armstrong just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Arguello with a sharp combination! 0:5
0:26 Alexis Arguello was shaken by those blows! 0:5
0:38 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Arguello scored more on that exchange. 3:7
0:49 As high as Arguello is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Armstrong takes advantage of it. 3:7
0:56 Alexis Arguello is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Armstrong to chase him. 3:7
01:06 Armstrong can't score with short uppercut inside. Arguello got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:7
01:08 Arguello fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 5:7
01:18 Arguello unleashes a flurry of punches, but Armstrong answers right back. 7:9
01:27 Armstrong has Arguello cornered! 7:9
01:31 Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:9
01:38 That was a violent straight right by Arguello! 11:9
01:38 Armstrong was hurt by those blows! 11:9
01:52 Arguello tries to muscle inside but Armstrong clinches him. 11:9
02:01 Nady is shouting at Armstrong to break! 11:9
02:10 Both fighters miss, now Arguello follows up with a solid hook to the body of Arguello! 14:9
02:23 Arguello has Armstrong trapped! 14:9
02:27 Arguello is holding on to Armstrong. He seems to be taking a breather. 14:9
02:32 Nady has to separate the two... 14:9
02:36 Arguello takes a right to the body. 14:11
02:52 Arguello has Armstrong pinned! 14:11
02:57 Arguello fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:11
03:00 Arguello is blocked in his own corner... 14:11
03:00 That round alone was worth the price of admission, they were raining Leather down with the fury of a tropical Monsoon! 14:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello and Armstrong square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Darkie Smith was really animated in Alexis Arguello's corner and Arguello was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Arguello pins Armstrong in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Armstrong takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:11 Henry Armstrong is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:28 Arguello wraps up Armstrong... Neither fighter will break... 4:0
0:37 Nady separates the two fighters. 4:0
0:49 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Nady is going to have to sort this out. 4:0
0:54 Nady moves them apart. 4:0
01:06 Arguello picks off the jab thrown by Armstrong. 4:0
01:13 Arguello lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 6:0
01:30 Armstrong misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:0
01:36 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 6:0
01:44 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 6:0
01:48 Nady has to break them apart. 6:0
01:58 Armstrong has freed himself from Arguello. They move quickly to ring center. 6:0
02:09 Arguello is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:0
02:12 Armstrong scores with a big right hand. That shot got Arguello's attention. 6:3
02:28 Arguello's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 6:3
02:33 Arguello is trapped in his own corner... 6:3
02:37 Alexis Arguello is challenging Armstrong to fight him and quit clinching. 6:3
02:42 Nady pries them apart. 6:3
02:47 Armstrong steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:3
02:50 Armstrong scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:5
02:59 Armstrong slides into the corner... 6:5
03:00 Arguello misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:5
03:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:5
03:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 6:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:11 Arguello is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Armstrong pushes Arguello then steps away from him. 0:0
0:15 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:23 * Nady steps in and admonishes Arguello for holding and hitting. 3:0
0:41 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 3:0
0:45 Armstrong charges in but Arguello avoids the rush. 3:0
0:59 Arguello throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:0
01:02 Armstrong bangs a right cross off the face of Arguello. 3:2
01:19 Arguello slips out of a corner, as Armstrong attempts to trap him. 3:2
01:24 Armstrong has Arguello trapped in the right neutral corner... 3:2
01:24 Armstrong works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 3:4
01:40 Armstrong just comes up short with the cross. 3:4
01:47 Armstrong lands a big hook to the jaw of Arguello. Arguello was stopped cold by that shot. 3:7
02:01 Armstrong whiffs with the uppercut. 3:7
02:03 The cross scores for Arguello. He needs to throw that punch more often. 5:7
02:13 Arguello backs into the lower right corner. 5:7
02:17 Armstrong fires a left hand that Arguello takes high on the shoulder. 5:7
02:20 Arguello moves in and scores with a quick jab. 7:7
02:33 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Arguello protects his body well. 7:7
02:40 Arguello lands a crushing uppercut! 11:7
02:40 Armstrong takes a step back, obviously hurt! 11:7
02:49 Arguello moves into the near corner. 11:7
02:58 * That was a paralyzing blow to the midsection by Armstrong and Arguello crumples to the Canvas! 11:7
03:00 Armstrong is ushered to a neutral corner by Nady and the count begins.. 11:16
03:00 1... 11:16
03:00 * Arguello makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 11:16
03:00 Nady is allowing the fight to continue. Arguello looks real shaken to us, however. 11:16
03:00 Arguello is slowing up... 11:16
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. 12:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Arguello got some great advice from Darkie Smith between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:09 Armstrong leans on Arguello and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:23 Henry Armstrong lands a vicious cross! 0:6
0:23 Arguello is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:6
0:37 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Arguello covers up nicely. 0:6
0:47 Arguello is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:6
0:51 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
0:56 Arguello lands a wicked combination! 5:6
0:56 Henry Armstrong was stopped cold by that series of shots! 5:6
01:09 Considering the clinch Armstrong has on Arguello it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Arguello pushes him away. 5:6
01:18 Nady separates them. 5:6
01:23 Armstrong connects with a left-right combo. 5:8
01:45 * Armstrong catches Arguello with a hard uppercut as he's coming in and Arguello drops to the canvas. a tremendous shot by Armstrong! 5:8
01:48 Nady brings his arm down over Alexis Arguello as he begins the count... 5:15
01:48 1... 5:15
01:49 2... 5:15
01:50 3... 5:15
01:51 4... 5:15
01:52 5... 5:15
01:52 * Arguello still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Nady is taking a long look at him. 5:15
01:52 Arguello appears to be badly shaken, but Nady is going to allow the fight to go on. 5:15
01:52 Armstrong 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. 5:15
01:56 Arguello is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 5:15
01:56 Arguello is feeling the effects of his trips to the canvas in both this and the preceding round! 5:15
02:05 Armstrong lands a hard hook! 5:20
02:05 Arguello is hurt! 5:20
02:18 Armstrong swings...and misses. 5:20
02:30 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:20
02:41 Armstrong pummels Arguello, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 5:24
02:41 Arguello is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 5:24
02:54 Armstrong leaves the jab just short. 5:24
03:00 Arguello retreats into his own corner... 5:24
03:00 Armstrong misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:24
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 5:24
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:05 Armstrong's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Armstrong works his way in and leans on Arguello. 0:0
0:16 Arguello looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:21 Arguello just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:21 Armstrong appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:25 Armstrong is running out of gas... 4:0
0:30 Armstrong traps Alexis Arguello in the corner! 4:0
0:30 Henry Armstrong scores big with that hook to the jaw of Arguello. Arguello took a step back after absorbing that shot. 4:3
0:46 Armstrong catches Arguello coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:8
0:46 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Arguello is trying to hang on... 4:8
0:59 Arguello moves into a neutral corner. 4:8
01:03 Armstrong drops the right hand flush on Alexis Arguello's chin! 4:12
01:03 Arguello's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:12
01:28 Alexis Arguello wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Armstrong's defense. 4:12
01:30 Armstrong throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Arguello. 4:15
01:35 * Arguello suddenly has a noticeable lump under his left eye. 4:15
01:42 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Armstrong digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Arguello. 4:17
01:46 Arguello seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 4:17
01:51 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:17
01:51 Armstrong digs a short hook to ribs of Arguello. 4:19
02:00 Armstrong and Arguello go toe to toe with Armstrong getting the better of it. 6:22
02:04 There appears to be increased swelling under Arguello's left eye. 6:22
02:14 Armstrong landed a sharp combination that rocked Arguello back on his heels! 6:27
02:14 Arguello took far too many hard shots from Armstrong in that flurry and he is hurt! 6:27
02:18 Nady's primary concern is the health and safety of the fighter. I have to believe he's ready to jump in and end the fight. 6:27
02:31 Arguello traps Armstrong's gloves under his arms, forcing Nady to break them up. 6:27
02:36 Arguello and Armstrong each take a step back. 6:27
02:45 Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:32
02:45 That series of punches rocked Arguello and he looks to be in trouble. 6:32
02:54 * A solid combination drops Arguello on his back! 6:32
02:57 Nady motions Armstrong to a neutral corner and starts the count. 6:40
02:57 1... 6:40
02:58 2... 6:40
02:59 3... 6:40
03:00 4... 6:40
03:00 5... 6:40
03:00 6... 6:40
03:00 7... 6:40
03:00 8... 6:40
03:00 9... 6:40
03:00 10! 6:40
03:00 * He's not going to make it. Arguello gave it a valliant effort but he he can't regain his feet and is counted out here in the 10th round. 6:40
Fight Result
And here with the call is Pat Harker
At the end of Round 10, the winner and new WBC junior lightweight champion by knockout is...
Henry Armstrong!
Score Cards
Don O'Neil Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 8 8 82
Henry Armstrong 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 86
Jerry Jakubco Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 8 8 83
Henry Armstrong 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 85
Moo-Hong Moon Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 8 8 83
Henry Armstrong 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 85
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Alexis Arguello 30 29 30 24 27 30 30 24 24 248
Henry Armstrong 27 28 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 256
Statistics
Categories Alexis Arguello Henry Armstrong
Knockdowns scored 0 4
Jabs / Round 3.20 4.50
Hooks / Round 4.00 8.50
Crosses / Round 5.50 5.10
Combinations / Round 3.40 5.20
Uppercuts / Round 2.90 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 19.00 27.10
Punches Missed / Round 25.10 69.60
Punching Accuracy 43.1% 28.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Terry McGovern Teddy Davis 4-1 1 TKO 2 10
Preliminary 1 Alfonso Zamora Carlos Zarate 1-1 2 TKO 4 10
Preliminary 2 Naseem Hamed Sugar Ramos 2-1 0 D(m) 12 12
Support Bout Vicente Saldivar Eusebio Pedroza 1-1 1 TKO 8 12
Co-Feature Sandy Saddler Jem Driscoll 3-2 2 UD 12 12
Main Event Alexis Arguello Henry Armstrong 1-1 2 KO 10 12
Event#15WBC-ArguelloVsArmstrong,WBA,SaddlerVsDriscoll,WBO-SaldivarVSPedroza,IBF-HamedVsRamos...McGovernVSDavis..ZvsZ
Re: Event#15WBC-ArguelloVsArmstrong,WBA,SaddlerVsDriscoll,WBO-SaldivarVSPedroza,IBF-HamedVsRamos...McGovernVSDavis..ZvsZ
Thanks to A.A.'s camp on giving Armstrong the opportunity.
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Re: Event#15WBC-ArguelloVsArmstrong,WBA,SaddlerVsDriscoll,WBO-SaldivarVSPedroza,IBF-HamedVsRamos...McGovernVSDavis..ZvsZ
Shame about the cut to Pedroza Crease, looked to be warming up into a modern day classic!