1. What does this mean?
I shall be returning as Joint Commissioner with the admin duties. I'm currently fielding offers for partnership in The Office and I have just the perfect candidate in mind;
BoxBuzz wrote: ↑27 Jul 2021, 08:58I have a pristine copy of the software and and THE MIGHTY UNIVAC world's #1 renowned simpug computer system, (the very one that pitted Marciano against Ali in the very first simulated event). It comes with it's own abacus and a well trained mouse on a rotary wheel for state of the art speed and accuracy. (Cheese donations accepted for our celebrity volunteer Mr Mighty Mouse)
(Yes I'm talking about the rodent, but I have heard that this is a "package deal" kinda thing, so I suppose we'll take the wily old squawker too.)
2. What weight classes? *EDITED*
One weight class this time around, just to iron out the wrinkles, so we'll put it to the vote.
3. What happens now?
I shall be contacting all of the posters from the "Open Minded to new season" and "Was this ever sorted" threads over the next hour with a standard greeting, notifying them of the new season and directing them here to comment their interest and thus register (as can be seen below)
4. When will this start?
I am looking at a Monday 12th February start date, that gives everyone a fortnight to get their ducks in a row. In the meantime, Managers will notice the Week 1 Thread and the LHW/WW Fighter Records Thread getting put up over the next couple of days, just like old times, eh?
5. But Crease, where have you been?
BoxBuzz wrote: ↑27 Jul 2021, 08:58Also...Now that Crease has become a Pizza delivery mogul
Everyone's food got cold because my bicycle was stolen, so I had to retire from the wholesome job of being a Deliveroo cyclist. I remember hearing something of a similar theft happened a good while back to a young man called Cassius - wonder what ever happened to him?
Confirmed Managers:
Armageto - First pick, Second pick
BoxBuzz - First pick, Second pick
Crease - First pick, Second pick
Gilgamesh - First pick, Second pick
Kevo - First pick, Second pick
NazNaci1 - First pick, Second pick
NoScoutingReports - First pick, Second pick
P4p1 - - First pick, Second pick
Techno89 - First pick, Second pick
Potential Managers: (who stated an interest and have been contacted) Boxbully - First pick, Second pick
Cap - First pick, Second pick
DrDuke - First pick, Second pick
HomicideHenry - First pick, Second pick
It's been sometime since I started up the ol' SimEngine.....I'll check to see if it is still operational...UNLESS.. Crease has it, and wishes to oversee that aspect. I'm game, but unsure of status of software. Also there IS an artificial intelligence add on that I have read about. I'll look into all of this. Crease, I look forward to details, and am open minded to assisting, IF the basic mainframe re: computer info is still in working condition.
At first blush it appears operational, but it has proved to be intermittently problematic in a past dry run.
IF there is interest, I suggest one weight class and one fighter per manager....maybe two fighters max? Just to see if we can successfully get through let's say an 8 week fast paced "season". Is 8 enough? Not sure the minimum amount of weeks or events it would take to get through a good trial period, while acheving records that could produce an ultimate outcome. I will look into this and make some further suggestions.
IT could blow up....it has blown up in the past. However, I have found an operational A.I. option that could guarantee that at least the trial run would be fully successful. Though a bit different in aesthetics than in the past. And it would not compile stats, it would simply produce results, for us to put on the board and compile records internally. However we could definitely get through a short run, have an outcome and declare a winner. That could be guaranteed.
If there is interest i will do further research and bring a good description of what the worst case scenario of a short successful season would look like, and how it could rather easily be managed to a conclusion. Let's see what interest is shown by Feb 1, and take it from there.
The BrainTrust will return to the fray. Though I suggest we stick with just 1 weight class with the technology always proving to be a little finnicky in some way.
I mean, we might as well roll out the weeks, IMO. If it cuts out, it cuts out. Nothing anybody can do in regards to that happening. Maybe have a quick 4 week "preseason" just to make sure things are in order, then let it rip.
gilgamesh wrote: ↑28 Jan 2024, 18:30
The BrainTrust will return to the fray. Though I suggest we stick with just 1 weight class with the technology always proving to be a little finnicky in some way.
BoxBuzz wrote: ↑28 Jan 2024, 13:48IF there is interest, I suggest one weight class and one fighter per manager....maybe two fighters max? Just to see if we can successfully get through let's say an 8 week fast paced "season". Is 8 enough? Not sure the minimum amount of weeks or events it would take to get through a good trial period, while acheving records that could produce an ultimate outcome. I will look into this and make some further suggestions.
Fine suggestion, Mr Buzz... One weight class it is.... And let's put it to the vote,
BoxBuzz wrote: ↑28 Jan 2024, 13:48IF there is interest, I suggest one weight class and one fighter per manager....maybe two fighters max? Just to see if we can successfully get through let's say an 8 week fast paced "season". Is 8 enough? Not sure the minimum amount of weeks or events it would take to get through a good trial period, while acheving records that could produce an ultimate outcome. I will look into this and make some further suggestions.
Fine suggestion, Mr Buzz... One weight class it is.... And let's put it to the vote,
Light Heavy or Welter - Managers will decide
Let's do Light Heavyweight since that's the division I first played, and I joined late so I got a sh*tty pick of the litter. I've always wanted a Light Heavyweight redemption for The BrainTrust.
Let's make this decision by the weekend, I'll then post the fighters that will be available in the chosen weight category. It is limited by the software, and will be more historical than current. And the current fighters will likely be rated on their early records. Be mindful of this when making your choices.
This first run needs to be simple, small, and short........to see if the old software will really deliver. And like I say....even IF it fails, I have an A.I. alternative that will allow us of finish this test season no matter what happens.
I'm fine with participating or not, you guys can decide, If I do participate, I will be my usual arrogant self, and that has made folks wonder about my integrity in the past. I get a kick out of las vegas odds, and the wonder of chance. So it never occurs to me to put my finger on the scale, because I'm just as happy to be the clown, as I am to be the King...so my luck...is just that...pure luck. I believe I've had both good and bad runs in the past....both are equally entertaining to me.
So if anyone has any reservations about me having fighters, I"m happy to simply run the software.
EXHIBITION EXAMPLE FIGHT>>>>>>>for your commments. IF AI is required to finish the season it will change the look, however the outcomes will be based on what is in the TB data base so would have some overall game integrity.
for your approval....the software appears sound.....however, ONLY retired fighters will be allowed. As current fighters data is simply insufficient to alllow them to compete fairly.
EXHIBITION FIGHT Jimmy McLarnin vs Thomas Hearns
Fight info: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, United States, 2021-06-26, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Arthur Mercante, the bout will be scored by three judges: Arthur Lurie (United States), Tim Wood (United States) and James Jen-Kin (United States), ring card girl is <Generic Ring Card Girl>, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jimmy McLarnin - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Thomas Hearns - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:11 Hearns scores with a tremendous left! 0:4
0:11 McLarnin appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
0:22 These guys are really going at it but Hearns looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:6
0:32 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Hearns. 3:9
0:44 A hard uppercut from McLarnin lands flush. 6:9
0:58 McLarnin fires and misses. 6:9
01:05 Hearns dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts McLarnin back on his heels! 6:13
01:05 McLarnin looks shaken! 6:13
01:19 That punch actually went behind McLarnin's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Hearns. 6:13
01:26 OH! McLarnin landed the big hook flush! 10:13
01:26 Hearns looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:13
01:40 McLarnin is literally dancing circles around Hearns this round. 10:13
01:49 McLarnin misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:13
01:57 McLarnin retreats into a neutral corner. 10:13
02:01 Hearns just can't find the range with that cross. 10:13
02:13 Hearns misses wildly with the Hook. 10:13
02:20 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:13
02:27 Mercante tries to separate the boxers but Hearns has a vice-like grip on McLarnin. 10:13
02:32 Mercante breaks them up... 10:13
02:37 McLarnin slides into his own corner... 10:13
02:37 Hearns goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 10:16
02:48 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 10:16
02:51 McLarnin has Thomas Hearns trapped in the right neutral corner... 10:16
02:55 Hearns made McLarnin look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Jimmy McLarnin would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 10:16
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 11:16
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:10 McLarnin is motioning with his gloves for Hearns to bring it on, but McLarnin is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:13 McLarnin lands the lead cross. 2:0
0:23 McLarnin has Hearns pinned! 2:0
0:23 McLarnin is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Hearns with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 5:0
0:36 McLarnin lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hearns. 5:0
0:43 Hearns lands a solid uppercut! 5:5
0:43 McLarnin is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:5
01:02 * Mercante is telling Jimmy McLarnin to quit rabbit punching. 7:5
01:20 McLarnin pumps a solid jab into the face of Hearns; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 10:5
01:35 Thomas Hearns leaves the jab just short. 10:5
01:41 McLarnin pummels Hearns, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 14:5
01:41 Hearns seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:5
01:50 McLarnin flicks a jab to Thomas Hearns's stomach 16:5
01:59 Hearns doesn't have to look for McLarnin this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:5
02:06 McLarnin isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Hearns fits. 16:5
02:11 McLarnin scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 18:5
02:26 Hearns scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 18:9
02:26 Those punches hurt McLarnin and he looks to hang on. 18:9
02:40 McLarnin just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hearns with a sharp combination! 22:9
02:40 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Hearns is just trying to hang on! 22:9
02:54 And Hearns tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Jimmy McLarnin! 26:9
02:54 Thomas Hearns is dazed and he is in trouble!! 26:9
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 28:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as McLarnin and Hearns leave their corners. 0:0
0:12 McLarnin ties up Hearns... 0:0
0:17 McLarnin uses his shoulder to force Hearns out of the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hearns has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:27 Hearns is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around McLarnin. 0:0
0:32 Hearns is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:32 McLarnin likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Thomas Hearns's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
0:42 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
0:46 Hearns drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
0:46 McLarnin is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:4
0:59 Hearns traps McLarnin in the corner! 2:4
01:03 Hearns whiffs with the uppercut. 2:4
01:13 McLarnin digs a short hook to ribs of Hearns. 4:4
01:28 Jimmy McLarnin misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:4
01:38 Jimmy McLarnin tastes Hearns's jab 4:6
01:51 McLarnin is pinned in his own corner... 4:6
01:56 Hearns looks to work the body, but McLarnin covers up nicely. 4:6
02:07 Hearns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
02:09 McLarnin has Hearns blocked in! 4:6
02:09 McLarnin scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 7:6
02:18 As high as Hearns is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if McLarnin takes advantage of it. 7:6
02:25 McLarnin bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 9:6
02:39 McLarnin ties up Hearns. Why would he want to clinch now? 9:6
02:49 Referee Mercante separates the two... 9:6
02:54 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 9:6
02:54 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to McLarnin. 12:8
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 12:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McLarnin looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Hearns retreats into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:21 The quickness and footwork of McLarnin is definitely keeping Hearns off balance. 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Hearns wallops Jimmy McLarnin with a cross to the liver! 0:3
0:43 McLarnin takes a hard combination from Hearns 0:7
0:43 That shot landed square and McLarnin felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:7
0:55 Hearns has McLarnin cornered! 0:7
0:59 Hearns is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:7
01:11 McLarnin works free! He backs to ring center, with Hearns following. 0:7
01:21 Hearns has a hold on McLarnin that would make a professional wrestler proud. 0:7
01:25 Hearns pushes McLarnin away. 0:7
01:39 McLarnin dances gracefully across the canvas 0:7
01:50 Hearns picks off the jab by McLarnin. 0:7
02:01 * Hearns drives home a brutal combination to McLarnin's head and down he goes!!! 0:7
02:03 Mercante starts counting... 0:16
02:03 1... 0:16
02:04 2... 0:16
02:05 3... 0:16
02:06 4... 0:16
02:07 McLarnin is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 5 but he is badly hurt. 0:16
02:08 6... 0:16
02:09 7... 0:16
02:10 8... 0:16
02:10 * McLarnin has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 0:16
02:10 This bout will continue as Mercante signals to both men to fight. 0:16
02:10 Hearns has McLarnin hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Hearns is. 0:16
02:19 Hearns shoots a cross to the midsection. 0:18
02:19 Hearns wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put McLarnin away! 0:18
02:37 Hearns scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 0:21
02:37 Hearns won't want to let McLarnin off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 0:21
02:54 Hearns is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing McLarnin to chase him. 0:21
02:58 Hearns connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 0:24
02:58 Hearns stunned McLarnin. Hearns knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 0:24
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 2:25
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mercante motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:14 Hearns slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:14 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:24 Hearns slides into the corner... 0:0
0:24 McLarnin continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:38 Hearns backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:38 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as McLarnin blasts home a hook. 4:0
0:55 McLarnin voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:0
01:05 McLarnin doubles up to the body, though Hearns seems unfazed. 6:0
01:15 McLarnin has Hearns trapped! 6:0
01:15 Both fighters are flailing away but Hearns is definitely landing the better punches. 8:3
01:32 Hearns takes a heavy combination downstairs. 12:3
01:32 Hearns was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:3
01:37 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made McLarnin change his style. 12:3
01:55 Hearns lands a strong hook! 12:7
01:55 McLarnin is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:7
02:08 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 12:7
02:16 Hearns is trying to free his gloves from under McLarnin's gloves. 12:7
02:20 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 12:7
02:32 McLarnin is keeping away from the ropes. 12:7
02:46 McLarnin just comes up short with the combination. 12:7
02:53 Hearns lands a solid uppercut! 12:11
02:53 McLarnin is clutching his side! 12:11
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 McLarnin's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 McLarnin misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:19 Hearns moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:19 McLarnin has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 3:0
0:36 McLarnin lets his hands go inside, but Hearns protects his body well. 3:0
0:38 Hearns throws a hard cross and scores to the head of McLarnin. 3:3
0:48 McLarnin is trying to put his punches together and he tags Hearns with a nice combination of punches. 5:3
0:59 McLarnin gets in a short cross to the body. 7:3
01:13 McLarnin wraps up Hearns... Neither fighter will break... 7:3
01:22 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:3
01:27 McLarnin forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Hearns. 9:3
01:41 Hearns catches McLarnin coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:7
01:41 Hearns has McLarnin in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:7
01:50 Hearns pins McLarnin in the corner! 9:7
01:55 Thomas Hearns telegraphed that shot and McLarnin ducks under it easily. 9:7
01:57 McLarnin shoots the jab into the chest of Hearns. 11:7
02:14 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:7
02:23 McLarnin doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 13:7
02:43 Hearns drops the right hand flush on McLarnin's chin! 13:11
02:43 Thomas Hearns has Jimmy McLarnin hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 13:11
02:52 Hearns moves into the near corner. 13:11
02:52 Jimmy McLarnin lands a short hook to the body. 15:11
03:00 Jimmy McLarnin cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hearns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 15:11
03:00 Now that was an action packed round, these two have whipped the place into a frenzy! We may need turn a fire hose on the crowd to calm things down. 15:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McLarnin is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:18 Mercante yells at the fighters to separate but Hearns and Jimmy McLarnin are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:28 Hearns shoves McLarnin away. 0:0
0:28 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:33 Hearns slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:37 That was a violent straight right by McLarnin! 4:0
0:37 That series of punches rocked Hearns and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:47 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:0
0:51 McLarnin wraps his arms around Hearns. 4:0
0:56 Mercante separates the two... 4:0
01:04 Both men look to measure one another. 4:0
01:07 McLarnin backs into the right corner. 4:0
01:07 * Ouch, I felt that one Thomas Hearns is being warned by Mercante to watch the low blows. 4:3
01:30 McLarnin works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:3
01:34 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now McLarnin lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Hearns. 6:3
01:54 McLarnin traps Hearns's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Mercante breaks it up. 6:3
02:03 Hearns works his way free! 6:3
02:12 McLarnin misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:3
02:19 Hearns lands a smashing hook! 6:7
02:19 McLarnin is gasping for air!! 6:7
02:36 Thomas Hearns looks for a breather; he grabs McLarnin and holds on. McLarnin pushes Hearns off and looks for an opening. 6:7
02:54 Mercante has to separate the two... 6:7
02:58 Hearns and McLarnin lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 6:7
03:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 6:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pamela Leander exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:10 Hearns tries a hook but McLarnin blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:27 Hearns lands a strong cross! 2:4
0:27 Hearns has McLarnin in trouble after that punch! 2:4
0:36 McLarnin lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:4
0:47 McLarnin is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 6:4
01:03 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:4
01:08 Mercante has to break them apart. 6:4
01:12 McLarnin takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:4
01:21 Watch Hearns move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Jimmy McLarnin off balance. 6:4
01:25 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 6:4
01:32 McLarnin lands a hard hook! 10:4
01:32 Hearns is hurt! 10:4
01:47 McLarnin misses with that cross. 10:4
01:58 McLarnin is holding on to Hearns. He seems to be taking a breather. 10:4
02:09 Mercante separates the two fighters. 10:4
02:21 Hearns is trapped in his own corner... 10:4
02:21 McLarnin scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 12:4
02:35 Hearns picks off the jab thrown by McLarnin. 12:4
02:38 Hearns threw that hook like he was throwing a discus, he would have fallen over if McLarnin's jaw hadn't gotten in the way! 12:7
02:49 Hearns connects with a cross to McLarnin's body. 12:9
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:14 McLarnin misses with that punch. 0:0
0:21 Thomas Hearns connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:21 McLarnin is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:25 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:4
0:30 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:33 Hearns slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:37 McLarnin is moving around the ring nicely. 0:4
0:42 Jimmy McLarnin flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:4
0:55 McLarnin bangs a right cross off the face of Hearns. 4:4
01:12 Hearns frees himself from McLarnin's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:4
01:17 McLarnin's finds a home on Hearns's jaw. 6:4
01:29 Hearns finds a home for that debilitating hook. 6:7
01:43 Hearns lands a vicious uppercut! 6:12
01:43 McLarnin looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:12
02:00 McLarnin smothers Hearns's attack with a clinch! 6:12
02:04 Mercante moves in to break the clinch. 6:12
02:13 McLarnin's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 6:12
02:18 Hearns moves into the upper corner. 6:12
02:18 McLarnin scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:12
02:33 McLarnin has Hearns trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 8:12
02:37 McLarnin slips out of a corner, as Hearns attempts to trap him. 8:12
02:45 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Jimmy McLarnin is scoring more than Hearns. 11:14
02:54 McLarnin is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 11:14
03:00 It's a sweet uppercut by Hearns! He snapped McLarnin's head straight back with that punch! 11:18
03:00 Jimmy McLarnin careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 11:18
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 13:19
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy McLarnin and Hearns square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:18 Jimmy McLarnin slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:22 McLarnin does a great job of moving as Hearns tries to work inside. 0:0
0:29 McLarnin just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:29 Hearns in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:34 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:38 Jimmy McLarnin throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 7:0
0:52 Hearns lands a crushing uppercut! 7:4
0:52 That's the punch Hearns hoped to land! McLarnin looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 7:4
01:07 Hearns pins McLarnin's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:4
01:18 Mercante steps in and breaks it up. 7:4
01:22 Hearns moves into the lower right corner. 7:4
01:27 McLarnin circles around the ring. 7:4
01:31 Jimmy McLarnin and Hearns clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 7:4
01:39 McLarnin throws a flurry of punches but Hearns either blocks or slips them. 7:4
01:47 Hearns is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:4
01:55 McLarnin grabs Thomas Hearns again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 7:4
01:59 Mercante has to break the clinch. 7:4
02:09 Hearns lands a devastating hook! 7:8
02:09 Jimmy McLarnin is reeling.. 7:8
02:13 McLarnin is starting to suck wind... 7:8
02:22 McLarnin is holding... 7:8
02:31 Hearns tries to get free... Here comes Mercante to break them up... 7:8
02:41 Hearns can't score with short uppercut inside. McLarnin got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:8
02:43 A perfect right cross from McLarnin stops Hearns dead in his tracks! 10:8
02:57 McLarnin has his arms wrapped around Hearns... Now they separate. 10:8
03:00 Mercante separates the two... 10:8
03:00 Thomas Hearns appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:8
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 10:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McLarnin looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 McLarnin goes downstairs with a right cross. 2:0
0:10 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:15 McLarnin lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Hearns's midsection. 4:0
0:33 Hearns lands a devastating uppercut! 4:4
0:33 McLarnin is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:4
0:42 Hearns backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
0:42 McLarnin throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:4
0:51 McLarnin pins Hearns in the corner! 6:4
0:51 McLarnin flicks a lead right to the head of Thomas Hearns. 8:4
01:03 McLarnin has Hearns cornered! 8:4
01:08 McLarnin throws a crushing right to Hearns's jaw! 13:4
01:08 Hearns was staggered by that punch! 13:4
01:12 Thomas Hearns is breathing heavily... 13:4
01:21 McLarnin can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 13:4
01:32 McLarnin is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 13:4
01:41 McLarnin fires a lead right that Hearns manages to avoid. 13:4
01:52 Jimmy McLarnin is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 13:4
02:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how McLarnin rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 13:4
02:05 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 13:4
02:09 McLarnin lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns. 13:4
02:29 McLarnin fires a shot, but it glances off Hearns's shoulder. 13:4
02:40 McLarnin cranks up the hook and connects to Thomas Hearns's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 18:4
02:40 Thomas Hearns is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 18:4
02:49 Hearns retreats into a neutral corner. 18:4
03:00 McLarnin tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hearns. 18:4
03:00 It looks like McLarnin has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:4
03:00 There's the bell. McLarnin wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 11 is history. 20:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns looks to be in fair shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 McLarnin backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Hearns just misses with a huge shot as McLarnin chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:14 It looks like McLarnin and Hearns are both sucking wind... 0:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:24 Hearns lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:24 McLarnin suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:33 McLarnin retreats into his own corner... 0:4
0:42 McLarnin backs into the upper corner. 0:4
0:47 Hearns is really fluid in his movement. 0:4
0:51 Hearns's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
0:55 Hearns backs into his own corner... 0:4
0:55 McLarnin bangs the uppercut home. 2:4
01:08 The fighters are at ring center... 2:4
01:12 Hearns fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:4
01:15 McLarnin lets a quick hook go, catching Hearns moving in. 4:4
01:27 McLarnin moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:31 McLarnin just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:8
01:31 McLarnin was stunned by that blow! 4:8
01:46 Hearns misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:8
01:52 The action slows for the moment. 4:8
01:55 Thomas Hearns feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:8
01:59 McLarnin is challenging Hearns to fight him and quit clinching. 4:8
02:11 Referee Mercante steps in to break it up. 4:8
02:15 Mercante is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 4:8
02:22 That hook by Hearns jarred McLarnin! 4:12
02:22 McLarnin is reeling after that shot! 4:12
02:27 McLarnin's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 4:12
02:36 Mercante warns Thomas Hearns for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:12
02:46 Hearns and Jimmy McLarnin each take a step back. 4:12
02:51 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:12
03:00 McLarnin is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:12
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 4:12
03:00 The bell ending Round 12 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 5:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Hearns's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 0:0
0:16 Look out! That was a straight right by Hearns! 0:4
0:16 Hearns just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:4
0:30 Hearns darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:4
0:39 Thomas Hearns is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around McLarnin. 0:4
0:54 Mercante moves them apart. 0:4
01:04 Hearns lands a hard cross! 0:8
01:04 That absolutely rocked McLarnin, he is on queer street right now!! 0:8
01:21 McLarnin holds his arms up in disgust as Hearns holds him around his waist. 0:8
01:33 Now they break clean. 0:8
01:45 McLarnin just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:8
01:47 There's a right cross from Hearns that lands flush. 0:11
01:56 Jimmy McLarnin is trapped in the corner... 0:11
02:01 Hearns is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in McLarnin's defense. 0:11
02:05 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 13th. 0:11
02:08 Hearns slides into a neutral corner... 0:11
02:13 McLarnin is moving like a ghost out there, as Hearns trys in vain to corner him 0:11
02:17 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:11
02:25 Thomas Hearns lands a crushing cross! 0:15
02:25 McLarnin looks shaken! 0:15
02:30 McLarnin's left eye now appears to be somewhat swollen. 0:15
02:39 Hearns throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of McLarnin but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:15
02:49 McLarnin scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 3:15
03:00 Hearns usues his legs to avoid McLarnin's punches. 3:15
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 13. 4:16
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 14 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Jimmy McLarnin misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:29 Hearns wraps up Jimmy McLarnin. 0:0
0:33 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:42 Hearns is protecting the body nicely as McLarnin fails to score inside. 0:0
0:49 There's a hard shot off the top of McLarnin's head! 0:4
0:49 And McLarnin's in big trouble now! 0:4
01:01 McLarnin is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:4
01:11 Jimmy McLarnin traps Hearns in the corner! 2:4
01:11 McLarnin lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:4
01:20 Hearns is blocked in his own corner... 4:4
01:24 McLarnin drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:4
01:24 Hearns is suddenly in trouble! 8:4
01:29 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 8:4
01:33 Thomas Hearns backs into the left corner. 8:4
01:38 McLarnin swings...and misses. 8:4
01:52 McLarnin is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 8:4
01:59 Hearns moves into a neutral corner. 8:4
01:59 McLarnin gets his head on the chest of Hearns as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 10:4
02:16 McLarnin is just missing by a hair with his punches. 10:4
02:31 Hearns throws a punch and lands. Jimmy McLarnin scores with a counter. Looks like Hearns was a little more effective. 12:7
02:35 The swelling under Jimmy McLarnin's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 12:7
02:47 McLarnin back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hearns. 12:7
02:52 McLarnin lands a hook to the ribs. 14:7
03:00 McLarnin feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 14:7
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 14:7
03:00 Round 14 ends with the sound of the bell. 16:6
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:11 McLarnin fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:31 McLarnin shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hearns flush! 6:0
0:31 Hearns is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 6:0
0:44 McLarnin slips in a jab to the body 8:0
0:54 McLarnin fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 10:0
01:12 Hearns punishes Jimmy McLarnin with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust McLarnin up. 10:3
01:16 There appears to be increased swelling under McLarnin's left eye. 10:3
01:25 There's a straight right by Hearns! 10:7
01:25 That blast sent McLarnin reeling into the ropes! 10:7
01:42 Hearns has McLarnin trapped! 10:7
01:42 McLarnin winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Hearns. 10:10
01:54 Thomas Hearns has McLarnin blocked in! 10:10
01:58 Hearns brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 10:10
02:07 Hearns really buried that punch into McLarnin's ribs. 10:14
02:07 McLarnin is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:14
02:12 The swelling around McLarnin's left eye is worsening. 10:14
02:25 Hearns grabs McLarnin. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:14
02:29 Mercante pries them apart. 10:14
02:42 McLarnin fires a volley of punches but Hearns was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 10:14
02:53 McLarnin scores with a quick hook to the head of Hearns after Hearns missed with a wild shot of his own. 12:14
03:00 Hearns wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate McLarnin's defense. 12:14
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 12:14
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 12:15
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Arthur Lurie, United States scores the bout 144 to 143 for Thomas Hearns
James Jen-Kin, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Jimmy McLarnin
Tim Wood, United States scores the bout 144 to 141 for...
...Thomas Hearns
The winner by split decision is Thomas Hearns!
Score Cards
Arthur Lurie Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy McLarnin 9 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 143
Thomas Hearns 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 144
Tim Wood Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy McLarnin 9 10 10 8 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 141
Thomas Hearns 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 144
James Jen-Kin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy McLarnin 9 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 143
Thomas Hearns 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 142
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crease check your inbox.....let's confer before we proceed. All is well and set for a go.....so no worries, but routines and systems need to be reviewed.
BoxBuzz wrote: ↑05 Feb 2024, 10:00crease check your inbox.....let's confer before we proceed. All is well and set for a go.....so no worries, but routines and systems need to be reviewed.
Mister BoxBuzz, how many times do I have to tell you? Stop giving the secret buzzer code to your evening masseuses...
And why you need three of them is mysterious....
