Foster Vs Fitzsimmons, Spinks Vs Hopkins, Greb Vs Moorer

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Opening Bout
Bob Foster vs Bob Fitzsimmons

Fight info: Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2021-06-26, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Arthur Mercante, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Wilson (United States), Fritz Werner (United States) and Albert Wilensky (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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Foster - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition -
In the blue corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition -

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
0:22 Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 4:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:0
0:34 Foster goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:0
0:43 Both fighters miss, now Fitzsimmons follows up with a solid hook to the body of Fitzsimmons! 6:3
01:00 Foster pushes Fitzsimmons then steps away from him. 6:3
01:04 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:3
01:10 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 8:5
01:22 Foster is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:5
01:34 As high as Fitzsimmons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Foster takes advantage of it. 10:5
01:46 Foster lands a solid hook! 15:5
01:46 Fitzsimmons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 15:5
02:01 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Foster protects his body well. 15:5
02:16 Foster moves to the center of the Ring taunting Fitzsimmons with his hands by his sides. 15:5
02:27 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 15:5
02:30 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 15:5
02:35 Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Bob Foster fails to score inside. 15:5
02:42 Fitzsimmons is trapped in Foster's corner... 15:5
02:47 Foster drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 19:5
02:47 Those punches hurt Fitzsimmons and he looks to hang on. 19:5
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 20:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Foster got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Foster covers up nicely. 0:0
0:15 Foster feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 3:0
0:33 Foster retreats into the left corner. 3:0
0:37 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked combination! 3:4
0:37 Those shots all landed square and Foster felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 3:4
0:50 Foster has Fitzsimmons trapped! 3:4
0:54 Fitzsimmons picks off the cross by Bob Foster. 3:4
01:01 There's a hard shot off the top of Foster's head! 3:8
01:01 Foster is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 3:8
01:25 Fitzsimmons has freed himself from Foster. They move quickly to ring center. 3:8
01:33 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 3:8
01:38 Foster drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:8
01:38 Fitzsimmons is reeling.. 7:8
01:52 Foster connects with a violent uppercut! 11:8
01:52 Fitzsimmons looks like he was hurt by that punch! 11:8
02:06 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:8
02:12 Foster lands a vicious cross! 15:8
02:12 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 15:8
02:26 Foster is stalking his opponent. 15:8
02:38 Foster cranks up the hook and connects to Fitzsimmons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 19:8
02:38 That blast sent Fitzsimmons reeling into the ropes! 19:8
02:48 Foster has Fitzsimmons cornered! 19:8
02:48 Foster and Fitzsimmons are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Foster having the edge. 22:10
03:00 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 22:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 24:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:09 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:13 Foster traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Bob Foster rips a hook to the body. 2:0
0:29 And Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge combination from Foster! 7:0
0:29 Fitzsimmons appears shaken by those punches! 7:0
0:43 Foster is off target with that uppercut. 7:0
0:54 Foster cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:0
01:00 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 7:0
01:04 Foster misses wildly with the hook. 7:0
01:11 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 7:0
01:16 Foster continues to follow Fitzsimmons about the ring. 7:0
01:24 Foster tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 7:0
01:28 Foster pins Bob Fitzsimmons in the corner! 7:0
01:33 Foster throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fitzsimmons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:0
01:40 Foster lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Fitzsimmons's midsection. 9:0
01:40 Foster has Fitzsimmons is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 9:0
01:53 Foster tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fitzsimmons ducks under it. 9:0
02:04 Bob Foster wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Fitzsimmons's defense. 9:0
02:11 Foster doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 11:0
02:27 Bob Foster misses wildly with the Hook. 11:0
02:29 Fitzsimmons plants a cross on Bob Foster's rib cage. 11:2
02:43 Fitzsimmons is staying at the center of the ring. 11:2
02:47 Fitzsimmons traps Foster's gloves under his arms, forcing Mercante to break them up. 11:2
02:52 Mercante separates the two... 11:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 13:1

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Bob Fitzsimmons encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Bob Foster. Now it's up to Fitzsimmons to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons and Foster go toe to toe with Fitzsimmons getting the better of it. 2:3
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:3
0:19 Foster is trapped in his own corner... 2:3
0:23 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the jab. 2:3
0:30 Fitzsimmons scores with a brutal hook to the head. 2:6
0:44 Foster is trying to free his gloves from under Bob Fitzsimmons's gloves. 2:6
0:53 Fitzsimmons and Foster each take a step back. 2:6
01:04 Fitzsimmons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Foster flush! 2:10
01:04 Foster was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 2:10
01:18 Fitzsimmons is clinching... Foster is trying to free his gloves... They are under Fitzsimmons's arms... 2:10
01:22 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:10
01:27 Fitzsimmons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:10
01:35 Foster lands a devastating cross! 6:10
01:35 Bob Fitzsimmons's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 6:10
01:51 Fitzsimmons is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 6:10
02:04 Fitzsimmons fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:10
02:16 Fitzsimmons fires a lead right that Foster manages to avoid. 6:10
02:18 Bob Foster jolts Bob Fitzsimmons starting with the body and working up to the head. 9:10
02:27 Foster moves into the near corner. 9:10
02:32 Fitzsimmons just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Foster with a sharp combination! 9:15
02:32 Foster took far too many hard shots from Fitzsimmons in that flurry and he is hurt! 9:15
02:36 * Foster suddenly has some big time swelling under his right eye. We don't know if it came from a punch or bumping heads but it looks nasty! 9:15
02:46 Fitzsimmons is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Bob Foster. 9:15
02:55 Fitzsimmons has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 9:15
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:16

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Foster is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:32 Fitzsimmons is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Foster. 0:0
0:37 Foster pushes Fitzsimmons away. 0:0
0:41 A hard uppercut from Fitzsimmons lands flush. 0:3
0:55 Fitzsimmons scores with a quick one-two to Foster's midsection 0:5
01:00 Look for Fitzsimmons to start to target Foster's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:5
01:09 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bob Foster. 0:5
01:11 A cross to body by Bob Foster gets through. 2:5
01:20 Fitzsimmons has Foster trapped in the near right neutral corner... 2:5
01:25 That was a violent straight right by "Ruby Robert" Fitzsimmons! 2:9
01:25 Bob Foster was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 2:9
01:41 Foster can't score with short uppercut inside. Fitzsimmons got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:9
01:48 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:9
01:53 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:9
01:53 The uppercut just landed by Fitzsimmons is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:11
02:09 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go, but Foster answers right back. 4:13
02:13 The swelling around Foster's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:13
02:22 Fitzsimmons gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Foster. 4:15
02:34 Fitzsimmons has Foster pinned! 4:15
02:34 Fitzsimmons is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 4:17
02:51 Fitzsimmons lands a smashing uppercut! 4:21
02:51 Foster is hurt! 4:21
02:56 The swelling under Bob Foster's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:21
03:00 No one is going to confuse Fitzsimmons with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 4:21
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 5. 4:23

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster and Fitzsimmons square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Foster's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Foster's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Foster is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:13 Fitzsimmons is running out of gas... 0:2
0:17 Bob Foster slides into the corner... 0:2
0:22 Fitzsimmons leaves the jab just short. 0:2
0:32 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
0:40 Foster connects with stiff left hook to the body. 3:2
0:51 Fitzsimmons bulls his way in, landing an uppercut to the body of Foster. 3:4
01:01 Fitzsimmons backs into his own corner... 3:4
01:01 A flurry of blows from Bob Foster lands to the body 5:4
01:15 Fitzsimmons grabs Foster again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 5:4
01:19 Mercante steps in and breaks it up. 5:4
01:29 Fitzsimmons works his way in and leans on Foster... 5:4
01:38 The Referee breaks it up... 5:4
01:43 Fitzsimmons takes a cross to the head from Foster. 7:4
01:59 Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:4
01:59 He fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 7:6
02:03 Foster and Fitzsimmons are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 7:6
02:13 Fitzsimmons drops the right hand flush on Foster's chin! 7:10
02:13 Foster appears to be stunned! 7:10
02:17 Foster's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:10
02:26 Foster is getting frustrated as Fitzsimmons continues to hold on to him. Foster is punching Fitzsimmons's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Mercante pushes the fighters apart. 7:10
02:31 Mercante separates them. 7:10
02:39 Foster backs into the upper left corner. 7:10
02:43 Bob Fitzsimmons telegraphed that shot and Foster ducks under it easily. 7:10
02:46 Bob Foster sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 9:10
02:50 Fitzsimmons looks to be losing his legs. 9:10
02:50 Foster is losing his legs... 9:10
02:57 Fitzsimmons has Foster blocked in! 9:10
03:00 Fitzsimmons wraps up Foster. 9:10
03:00 Mercante separates the two fighters. 9:10
03:00 It looks like Foster has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:10
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 9:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Bob Foster'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 Bob Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Bob Foster's shoulder. 0:0
0:19 Foster lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:19 How is Fitzsimmons standing after that? 4:0
0:39 Foster holds his arms up in disgust as Fitzsimmons holds him around his waist. 4:0
0:44 Mercante moves them apart. 4:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 4:0
0:56 Fitzsimmons knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 4:0
01:04 Foster is blocked in his own corner... 4:0
01:09 Fitzsimmons pummels Bob Foster, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 4:4
01:09 Foster is reeling after that shot! 4:4
01:23 Fitzsimmons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:4
01:33 Fitzsimmons tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 4:4
01:42 That hook from Foster snapped Fitzsimmons's head back violently! 8:4
01:42 Fitzsimmons is staggered... 8:4
01:58 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 8:8
01:58 Foster is gasping for air!! 8:8
02:03 Foster is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 8:8
02:03 The swelling under Foster's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 8:8
02:19 Fitzsimmons is keeping away from the ropes. 8:8
02:24 Fitzsimmons looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Foster. 8:8
02:28 Fitzsimmons retreats into the upper left corner. 8:8
02:28 Foster buries a hook to the body of Fitzsimmons. 11:8
02:33 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 11:8
02:40 Foster finds a home for that debilitating hook. 14:8
02:52 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 14:8
02:52 Foster flicks a lead right to the head of Fitzsimmons. 16:8
02:56 Fitzsimmons is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 16:8
03:00 Bob Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 16:8
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:8
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 17:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Foster'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
0:13 Bob Foster traps Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Mercante breaks it up. 0:0
0:18 Mercante has to break them apart. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:24 Foster misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:0
0:29 The swelling around Fitzsimmons's right eye is worsening. 2:0
0:34 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:38 Bob Foster scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:0
0:38 Fitzsimmons appears shaken by those punches! 7:0
0:55 Bob Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Foster back on his heels! 7:5
0:55 Foster seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 7:5
01:09 Fitzsimmons just can't find the range with that combination. 7:5
01:16 Bob Fitzsimmons takes a hard combination from Bob Foster 11:5
01:16 Fitzsimmons is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 11:5
01:20 The swelling under Fitzsimmons's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 11:5
01:25 Foster is pinned in his own corner... 11:5
01:30 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating hook! 11:10
01:30 Foster is suddenly in trouble! 11:10
01:34 Foster is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 11:10
01:43 Bob Fitzsimmons pins Foster's arms! The fighters are tied up... 11:10
01:48 Mercante separates the two... 11:10
01:56 Bob Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 11:10
01:56 Foster and Fitzsimmons are at close quarters as Foster lands a hook to Bob Fitzsimmons's head. 13:10
02:09 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:10
02:21 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 13:10
02:33 Fitzsimmons catches Foster coming in with a sweet uppercut! 13:15
02:33 Fitzsimmons has Foster in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 13:15
02:47 Fitzsimmons bores in determined to maul Foster 13:15
02:55 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing cross! 13:19
02:55 Bob Foster looks shaken! 13:19
03:00 It seems every shot Foster takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 13:19
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Mercante to step in and break it up. 12:21

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
0:08 The swelling on the face of Foster is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Bob Foster still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Foster just misses with a huge shot as Bob Fitzsimmons chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:24 * Foster takes a sizzling cross flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 0:0
0:27 Mercante begins the count over Foster as Fitzsimmons moves to a neutral corner.. 0:7
0:27 1... 0:7
0:28 2... 0:7
0:29 3... 0:7
0:30 4... 0:7
0:30 * Foster is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 0:7
0:30 Mercante waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 0:7
0:30 Fitzsimmons appears to have Foster out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Foster looks ready to go, as Fitzsimmons closes in to try and end this fight. 0:7
0:44 Fitzsimmons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:7
0:55 He just landed a three punch combo! 0:11
0:55 Foster's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 0:11
01:09 "Ruby Robert" fires a left hand that Foster takes high on the shoulder. 0:11
01:20 Fitzsimmons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 0:11
01:31 Fitzsimmons approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Foster any room to breathe. 0:11
01:35 Fitzsimmons has Foster trapped! 0:11
01:39 Fitzsimmons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:11
01:51 Foster takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 0:16
01:51 Bob Foster is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:16
01:55 There has to be something done about the swelling around Bob Foster's right eye as it continues to worsen. 0:16
02:04 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked combination! 0:20
02:04 Foster is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:20
02:13 Fitzsimmons has Foster pinned! 0:20
02:17 Fitzsimmons goes straight at Foster, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:20
02:27 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Foster's head straight back with that punch! 0:24
02:27 Foster is badly hurt! 0:24
02:48 * There's a devastating hook to the head of Foster. It came out of nowhere and Foster drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Foster looks hurt. 0:24
02:51 Mercante brings his arm down over Foster as he begins the count... 0:31
02:51 1... 0:31
02:52 2... 0:31
02:53 3... 0:31
02:54 4... 0:31
02:55 5... 0:31
02:56 6... 0:31
02:56 * Foster has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 0:31
02:56 Mercante asks Foster if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 0:31
03:00 Fitzsimmons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:31
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. 0:33

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Foster is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Fitzsimmons's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Foster slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:12 The fighters are tied up. "Ruby Robert" tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:21 Foster works his way free! 0:0
0:26 Foster's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:34 Bob Fitzsimmons is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Foster a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:46 Foster really buried that punch into Fitzsimmons's ribs. 5:0
0:46 Bob Fitzsimmons is clutching his side! 5:0
01:03 Foster is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:0
01:05 Fitzsimmons moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 5:2
01:19 Foster throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:2
01:26 Fitzsimmons doesn't connect with the cross. 5:2
01:32 Both men look to measure one another. 5:2
01:41 Mercante tries to separate the boxers but Fitzsimmons has a vice-like grip on Foster. 5:2
01:45 * Mercante is telling Fitzsimmons to quit using the shoulder. 5:2
01:54 Foster eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 5:2
02:03 Foster lands a wicked combination! 9:2
02:03 Fitzsimmons was stopped cold by that series of shots! 9:2
02:08 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Fitzsimmons. 9:2
02:13 Fitzsimmons scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 9:4
02:27 Foster grabs Fitzsimmons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 9:4
02:31 Mercante moves in to break the clinch. 9:4
02:43 Foster throws a crushing right to Fitzsimmons's jaw! 13:4
02:43 Fitzsimmons suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 13:4
02:57 Foster wings a big left hand at Fitzsimmons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 13:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have this fight under control. 13:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 13:3

Fight Result

Let's go to Michael Buffer for the call...

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

John Wilson, United States scores the bout 94 to 93

Fritz Werner, United States scores the bout 95 to 92

Albert Wilensky, United States scores the bout 95 to 92

The winner by unanimous decision is Bob Fitzsimmons!


Score Cards

John Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 6 10 93
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 94

Fritz Werner Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 6 10 92
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 95

Albert Wilensky Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 6 10 92
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 30 30 30 27 27 27 30 28 18 30 277
Bob Fitzsimmons 27 27 27 30 30 30 27 29 30 27 284


Statistics
Categories Bob Foster Bob Fitzsimmons
Knockdowns scored 0 2

Jabs / Round 3.50 4.90
Hooks / Round 6.30 3.80
Crosses / Round 4.50 4.50
Combinations / Round 3.80 3.30
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 4.90

Punches Landed / Round 22.50 21.40
Punches Missed / Round 38.80 44.00

Punching Accuracy 36.7% 32.7%

Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments




Preliminary 1
Michael Spinks vs Bernard Hopkins

Fight info: Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2021-06-26, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Arthur Mercante, the bout will be scored by three judges: James Jen-Kin (United States), Henk Meijers (Netherlands) and Francisco Baez (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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher

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
0:10 Spinks goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 3:0
0:27 Spinks connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 6:0
0:36 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:0
0:47 Spinks fires and misses. 6:0
0:58 Spinks lands a strong cross! 10:0
0:58 Spinks sent Hopkins reeling with that punch! 10:0
01:08 Spinks gets his head on the chest of Hopkins as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 12:0
01:22 Spinks slides along the far ropes. 12:0
01:34 Hopkins does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Spinks's punches in close. 12:0
01:36 Hopkins throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 12:2
01:46 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 12:2
01:53 Spinks glances a hook off Hopkins's side. 14:2
02:13 OH! Spinks landed the big hook flush! 18:2
02:13 Hopkins's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 18:2
02:18 * Hopkins has suddenly developed some obvious swelling under his left eye. 18:2
02:27 Spinks splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 20:2
02:39 As high as Hopkins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Michael Spinks takes advantage of it. 20:2
02:43 Spinks scores to the body with a jab 22:2
02:48 There appears to be increased swelling under Hopkins's left eye. 22:2
02:59 Michael Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hopkins back on his heels! 26:2
02:59 What a beautiful combination! Hopkins might not survive this... 26:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 28:2

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:06 Hopkins's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Spinks wings a big left hand at Hopkins but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:22 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:29 Look out! That was a straight right by Hopkins! 0:4
0:29 Spinks is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:38 Michael Spinks and Hopkins are at close quarters as Spinks lands a hook to Hopkins's head. 2:4
0:43 Hopkins's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 2:4
0:47 Spinks shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 4:4
01:04 Spinks plods forward. 4:4
01:09 Michael Spinks ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 6:4
01:29 * Spinks definitely winced after landing that last punch. It looks as if he's hurt his hand; how bad is anyone's guess at this point. 6:4
01:48 Circling left, Spinks looks for an opening to fire a shot at Hopkins. 6:4
02:04 Spinks looks to work the body, but Hopkins covers up nicely. 6:4
02:14 Hopkins lands a devastating hook to the body. 6:7
02:32 Spinks's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:7
02:39 Spinks works free! He backs to ring center, with Hopkins following. 6:7
02:49 Spinks scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:7
02:49 Hopkins is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:7
02:53 Bernard Hopkins's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 10:7
03:00 Hopkins pins Spinks in the corner! 10:7
03:00 Hopkins patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Spinks little room to move. 10:7
03:00 Mercante motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 10:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hopkins's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hopkins's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:07 A straight cross from Spinks gets through Hopkins's guard. 2:0
0:24 The fighters are tangled up inside. Spinks has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:0
0:37 Hopkins has Spinks pinned! 4:0
0:41 Hopkins tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 4:0
0:47 Spinks scores with a nice right cross. 6:0
0:51 Hopkins's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Spinks. 6:0
01:07 Michael Spinks is clinching... 6:0
01:16 Mercante breaks them up... 6:0
01:23 There's some nice hand speed. Spinks fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 8:0
01:37 Spinks wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hopkins's defense. 8:0
01:52 Spinks has his arms wrapped around Hopkins... Now they separate. 8:0
02:01 Michael Spinks uses his shoulder to force Hopkins out of the clinch. 8:0
02:06 Spinks retreats into the near right corner. 8:0
02:11 Hopkins drives that short hook into Spinks's midsection! 8:4
02:11 Spinks is reeling.. 8:4
02:30 Spinks just landed a three punch combo! 12:4
02:30 Bernard Hopkins is out on his feet after that violent combination! 12:4
02:45 Hopkins backs into the near corner. 12:4
02:50 Michael Spinks knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 12:4
02:54 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 12:4
03:00 Spinks ties up Hopkins. 12:4
03:00 Mercante separates the two... 12:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 10:5

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Hopkins's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Hopkins encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Michael Spinks. Now it's up to Hopkins to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Hopkins'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 Spinks lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:20 Hopkins traps Spinks in the corner! 2:0
0:25 Hopkins lands a wicked combination! 2:5
0:25 Michael Spinks was staggered by those punches! 2:5
0:36 Hopkins moves into the left corner. 2:5
0:41 That was a violent straight right by Spinks! 7:5
0:41 That series of punches rocked Hopkins and he looks to be in trouble. 7:5
0:45 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 7:5
0:54 Spinks tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:5
01:05 Spinks is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Hopkins a decent target to shoot for. 7:5
01:14 Michael Spinks misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:5
01:25 Michael Spinks lets his hands go inside, but Hopkins protects his body well. 7:5
01:32 Bernard Hopkins is trapped in Spinks's corner... 7:5
01:36 Hopkins smothers Spinks's attack as Spinks tries to get off some shots inside. 7:5
01:48 Spinks is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 7:5
01:52 Hopkins walks into a hard jab from Spinks 10:5
01:52 Michael Spinks is raining blows down on Hopkins, who is obviously hurt. Spinks wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 10:5
02:05 Hopkins is protecting the body nicely as Spinks fails to score inside. 10:5
02:17 Oh!!! Spinks unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 14:5
02:17 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Hopkins is trying to hang on... 14:5
02:21 Hopkins seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 14:5
02:29 Spinks lands a jab to the midsection 16:5
02:42 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 16:5
02:47 Spinks telegraphed that shot and Hopkins ducks under it easily. 16:5
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 16:5

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 Hopkins retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:06 Spinks lands the lead cross. 2:0
0:24 Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hopkins flush! 6:0
0:24 Hopkins was stunned by that blow! 6:0
0:29 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 6:0
0:33 Hopkins is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:0
0:41 Spinks shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Hopkins. 6:0
0:45 Hopkins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 6:0
0:49 Bernard Hopkins looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 6:2
01:05 Spinks lands a devastating uppercut! 10:2
01:05 Spinks just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 10:2
01:14 Spinks pins Hopkins in the corner! 10:2
01:14 Spinks connects with a left-right combo. 12:2
01:19 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hopkins's left eye as it continues to worsen. 12:2
01:28 It's a sweet uppercut by Spinks! He snapped Hopkins's head straight back with that punch! 16:2
01:28 Hopkins is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 16:2
01:37 He backs into a neutral corner. 16:2
01:42 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 16:2
01:53 Spinks swings...and misses. 16:2
02:01 Both men look to measure one another. 16:2
02:09 Hopkins takes a hard combination from Spinks 21:2
02:09 That shot landed square and Hopkins felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 21:2
02:14 Bernard Hopkins is at a severe disadvantage now that his left eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 21:2
02:27 Spinks brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 21:2
02:39 Spinks is trapped in his own corner... 21:2
02:44 Bernard Hopkins whiffs with the cross. 21:2
02:50 Spinks backs away and hitches up his trunks. 21:2
02:57 Spinks lands a crushing cross! 25:2
02:57 Hopkins is badly hurt! 25:2
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 25:2

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Bernard Hopkins's cutman worked his magic on Hopkins's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:13 Spinks connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:13 Bernard Hopkins was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:0
0:17 The sting is starting to go from Hopkins's punches... 4:0
0:17 Hopkins's left eye continues to swell and soon his vision will be completely obscured from that side. Don't be surprised if a punch he doesn't see ends the night for him. 4:0
0:22 Eddie Inabagsky was livid with Hopkins after his display in that last round. 4:0
0:22 Hopkins brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:0
0:22 He lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:2
0:32 Michael Spinks's finds a home on Hopkins's jaw. 6:2
0:42 Michael Spinks lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Hopkins. 9:2
0:52 Spinks has Hopkins trapped in the lower neutral corner... 9:2
0:57 Michael Spinks lands a hard cross! 14:2
0:57 Hopkins appears to have been staggered by that punch... 14:2
01:01 Hopkins's left eye is little more than a slit right now as the swelling has just about closed it. 14:2
01:06 Hopkins is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 14:2
01:13 Hopkins just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 19:2
01:13 Hopkins is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 19:2
01:17 There will be a temporary halt to the action as the swelling under Bernard Hopkins's left eye is worsening. Mercante is calling the ringside physician to take a look at it. 19:2
01:17 The ringside doctor is really taking a close look at Hopkins's left eye as it is in bad shape. Well, it looks like after checking his vision the doctor is convinced that Bernard Hopkins can continue and the referee has called for the action to resume. 19:2
01:34 Hide the china because Michael Spinks is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 19:2
01:38 Bernard Hopkins appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 19:2
01:46 The action slows for the moment. 19:2
01:50 Spinks flicks a jab to Hopkins's stomach 21:2
01:54 Mercante is right on top of the two fighters and he's looking into Hopkins's eyes. He's got to be thinking about stopping this bout. 21:2
02:03 Hopkins is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Spinks can't throw punches, I guess. 21:2
02:08 The fighters separate after a clinch. 21:2
02:20 Hopkins can't score with short uppercut inside. Michael Spinks got his gloves in front of the punch. 21:2
02:22 Spinks lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Hopkins. 24:2
02:36 Spinks traps Hopkins in the corner! 24:2
02:41 Spinks just landed a devastating three punch combo! 28:2
02:41 Hopkins was hurt by those blows! 28:2
02:50 * Michael Spinks lands a tremendous shot under Hopkins's ribcage and Hopkins crumbles to the canvas. 28:2
02:52 Mercante picks up the count.. 36:2
02:52 1... 36:2
02:53 2... 36:2
02:54 3... 36:2
02:55 4... 36:2
02:56 5... 36:2
02:57 6... 36:2
02:58 7... 36:2
02:59 8... 36:2
03:00 9... 36:2
03:00 10! 36:2
03:00 * He can't do it! Hopkins collapses to the canvas and the fight's over. Hopkins suffers a knockout here in round 6. 36:2

Fight Result

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

At the end of Round 6, the winner by knockout is...

Michael Spinks!


Score Cards

James Jen-Kin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 10 9 10 10 49
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 10 9 9 46

Henk Meijers Round Total
Netherlands 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 10 10 10 10 50
Bernard Hopkins 8 9 9 9 9 44

Francisco Baez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 10 10 10 10 50
Bernard Hopkins 8 9 9 9 9 44

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 30 30 29 30 30 149
Bernard Hopkins 25 27 28 27 27 134


Statistics
Categories Michael Spinks Bernard Hopkins
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 8.00 2.00
Hooks / Round 5.17 1.33
Crosses / Round 12.00 2.00
Combinations / Round 6.83 0.83
Uppercuts / Round 8.33 0.83

Punches Landed / Round 40.33 7.00
Punches Missed / Round 64.83 9.17

Punching Accuracy 38.4% 43.3%

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

No cuts occured

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

Preliminary 2
Harry Greb vs Michael Moorer

Fight info: Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2021-06-26, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Larry Hazzard, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Coyle (England), Richard Houck (United States) and Duane Ford (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 adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Harry Greb - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Michael Moorer - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher

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
0:10 Greb muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:23 Moorer throws a flurry of punches but Greb either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:25 Greb lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:39 Moorer throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:50 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
0:57 Moorer tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
01:00 Greb scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:0
01:14 Greb is holding Moorer tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:0
01:19 Hazzard has to separate the two... 4:0
01:23 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:0
01:25 Greb gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Moorer. 6:0
01:35 Greb connects with an uppercut to the head of Moorer. 8:0
01:52 Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 8:0
01:54 Moorer scores with a quick one-two to Greb's midsection 8:2
02:08 Greb lands a hook to the ribs. 10:2
02:17 The fighters are at close quarters now as Harry Greb lands a hook downstairs. 12:2
02:31 Greb tries to drop the right hand over the top but Moorer ducks under it. 12:2
02:38 Moorer lands a solid uppercut! 12:6
02:38 Michael Moorer has Harry Greb hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 12:6
02:55 Greb just landed a three punch combo! 16:6
02:55 Michael Moorer was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 16:6
03:00 Greb whiffs with the cross. 16:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 17:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:14 Greb lands a strong uppercut! 5:0
0:14 Moorer appears to be stunned! 5:0
0:31 Greb lands a vicious uppercut! 9:0
0:31 Greb sent Moorer reeling with that punch! 9:0
0:45 Greb drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:0
0:45 That series of punches rocked Moorer and he looks to be in trouble. 13:0
01:03 Greb leaves the jab just short. 13:0
01:14 Greb can't score with short uppercut inside. Moorer got his gloves in front of the punch. 13:0
01:25 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moorer. 13:0
01:41 Greb just misses with a huge shot as Moorer chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 13:0
01:52 Greb scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 17:0
01:52 Moorer is suddenly in trouble! 17:0
02:01 Greb can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 19:0
02:10 Moorer doesn't have to look for Harry Greb this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:0
02:20 Moorer ties up Greb... 19:0
02:25 Now they break clean. 19:0
02:35 Greb misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 19:0
02:43 Moorer lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 19:2
02:52 That's a nice solid jab from Moorer 19:5
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 19:5

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Harry Greb's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Moorer landed a sharp combination that rocked Harry Greb back on his heels! 0:5
0:13 Greb was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:5
0:22 Michael Moorer lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Greb, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 0:8
0:31 * Moorer is told to quit holding and hitting by Hazzard. 0:11
0:49 Both men look to measure one another. 0:11
0:56 Moorer is holding on to Greb. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:11
01:01 Greb works his way free! 0:11
01:13 Moorer charges Greb trying to get inside 0:11
01:21 Greb rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:11
01:31 Moorer slips inside and lands a hook. 2:13
01:40 Greb throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Moorer's jaw. 4:13
01:53 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Moorer seemed to get the better of it. 6:16
02:02 As high as Harry Greb is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Moorer takes advantage of it. 6:16
02:06 Harry Greb moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:16
02:18 A cross from Michael Moorer lands with some power. 8:19
02:36 Moorer misses wildly with the hook. 8:19
02:38 Greb scores with a hook to the side of the head. 10:19
02:50 Moorer ducks into an uppercut from Greb. 12:19
03:00 Moorer wings a big left hand at Greb but the latter sidesteps the punch. 12:19
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 12:20

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Greb encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moorer. Now it's up to Harry Greb to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Moorer is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:14 Greb scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:0
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:31 Greb just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Moorer with a sharp combination! 6:0
0:31 Moorer looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 6:0
0:48 Greb usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Moorer tries vainly to score. 6:0
0:55 Greb's jab is finds it's mark. 9:0
01:09 Moorer wraps up Greb... Neither fighter will break... 9:0
01:21 Hazzard separates the two... 9:0
01:26 Greb lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Moorer's ribs. 12:0
01:35 Moorer is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 12:0
01:39 Harry Greb ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 14:0
01:55 Moorer scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 14:5
01:55 Greb was stunned by that blow! 14:5
02:04 Moorer sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Greb. 14:8
02:22 Moorer tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:8
02:24 Harry Greb scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 16:8
02:28 Moorer is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 16:8
02:33 The uppercut just landed by Greb is a nice weapon on the inside. 18:8
02:43 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 18:8
02:51 Moorer holds his arms up in disgust as Greb holds him around his waist. 18:8
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 18:8
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 17:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:16 Moorer smothers Greb's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:21 Hazzard breaks them up... 0:0
0:25 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Moorer providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:31 Michael Moorer grabs and holds Greb... 0:0
0:35 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:49 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:53 Hazzard has to break the clinch. 0:0
01:10 Moorer fires a shot, but it glances off Greb's shoulder. 0:0
01:17 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Moorer digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Harry Greb. 0:2
01:32 Moorer throws a crushing right to Harry Greb's jaw! 0:6
01:32 Moorer just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:6
02:01 Greb takes a heavy cross downstairs. 0:10
02:01 Greb looks shaken! 0:10
02:15 Moorer catches Greb coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:14
02:15 Greb looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:14
02:27 Moorer seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:14
02:30 Moorer is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:14
02:38 Moorer drops the right hand flush on Greb's chin! 0:18
02:38 Greb suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:18
02:55 Moorer really buried that punch into Greb's ribs. 0:23
02:55 Greb was shaken by those blows! 0:23
03:00 Greb fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:23
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 0:23

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Greb lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:13 Moorer is losing his legs... 2:0
0:17 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Greb has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 2:0
0:23 Michael Moorer picks off the jab thrown by Greb. 2:0
0:38 Greb tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:0
0:42 Moorer appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
0:46 Greb's jab is fast and accurate. 4:0
0:50 There appears to be increased swelling under Moorer's right eye. 4:0
0:55 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
01:09 Greb dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moorer back on his heels! 8:0
01:09 Michael Moorer is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:0
01:14 Moorer's tank is just about on empty. 8:0
01:21 Greb rips a hook to the head. 10:0
01:35 Greb just comes up short with the cross. 10:0
01:47 Greb tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Moorer blocks it. 10:0
01:59 Harry Greb misses with that punch. 10:0
02:05 It's a sweet uppercut by Moorer! He snapped Greb's head straight back with that punch! 10:4
02:05 Greb looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:4
02:18 Greb lands a short uppercut in close. 12:4
02:22 Moorer seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 12:4
02:34 Greb looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 12:4
02:36 Moorer and Greb are really mauling each other inside as Moorer connects with 2 hard shots to body! 12:7
02:50 Greb cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moorer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:7
03:00 Greb brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 12:7
03:00 Michael Moorer breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 6 ends. 14:7

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
0:08 Moorer's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Moorer knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:14 Greb is breathing heavily... 0:0
0:18 Moorer's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:27 Greb picks off the uppercut by Moorer. 0:0
0:34 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 0:0
0:46 Greb traps Moorer's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Hazzard breaks it up. 0:0
0:58 * Greb is told to quit hitting on the break by Hazzard. 0:0
01:19 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Greb but it scores points for Moorer none the less. 0:2
01:33 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
01:40 Greb flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:2
01:52 Moorer connects with a wicked hook to the head. 2:5
02:10 Moorer fires a lead right that Greb manages to avoid. 2:5
02:22 Greb looks for a breather; he grabs Moorer and holds on. Moorer pushes Greb off and looks for an opening. 2:5
02:31 Greb shoves Moorer away. 2:5
02:38 Greb gets his head on the chest of Moorer as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:5
02:43 That swelling under the right eye of Moorer is definitely getting worse. 4:5
02:47 Greb doubles up to the body, though Moorer seems unfazed. 6:5
02:57 Harry Greb likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Moorer's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 8:5
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:6
03:00 * It's debatable if Greb could have held back the punch he threw when the bell sounded but, in any case, he received a caution from the referee. 8:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Moorer is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Moorer misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:13 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:0
0:17 Moorer got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:18 Harry Greb is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:28 Moorer splits Greb's gloves with an uppercut. 2:2
0:44 Harry Greb smothers Michael Moorer's attack as Moorer tries to get off some shots inside. 2:2
0:51 And Moorer tastes the power of a huge cross from Greb! 7:2
0:51 Moorer is suddenly in trouble! 7:2
0:56 Moorer's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 7:2
01:05 Harry Greb just can't find the range with that uppercut. 7:2
01:15 Harry Greb catches Moorer with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 9:2
01:15 Greb wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Moorer away! 9:2
01:24 Greb finds a home for his jab, keeping Moorer at bay. 11:2
01:24 Greb won't want to let Moorer off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 11:2
01:41 Greb throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 13:2
01:41 Greb has Moorer reeling. Greb can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 13:2
01:46 Moorer seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 13:2
01:50 Greb rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 15:2
01:50 Greb hurt Moorer with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 15:2
01:59 Moorer eats a jab from Greb 17:2
01:59 Greb has Moorer in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 8th. 17:2
02:08 Greb lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 19:2
02:08 That last punch by Greb just turned Moorer's legs to Jell-O! Moorer did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Greb moves in for the kill. 19:2
02:17 The fighters are throwing punches but Greb is being much more effective in this battle. 22:4
02:21 Moorer is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 22:4
02:31 Hazzard warns Moorer for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 22:4
02:40 Referee Hazzard steps in to break it up. 22:4
02:48 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Greb lands an uppercut to the jaw. 24:4
02:48 * That punch has opened a cut on Moorer. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 25:4
02:48 It's a cut on the outside of Moorer'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. 25:4
03:00 Greb appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 25:4
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Harry Greb's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 8. 25:4

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Moorer's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 That punch actually went behind Greb's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moorer. 0:0
0:27 Moorer grabs Greb. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:32 Hazzard has to break them apart. 0:0
0:36 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:40 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:47 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:0
0:55 Moorer fires and misses. 0:0
0:58 Greb moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:0
01:11 Harry Greb wraps his arms around Moorer. 2:0
01:23 Hazzard pries them apart. 2:0
01:33 Greb is either lucky or has radar. Moorer's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
01:39 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
01:47 Michael Moorer takes a hard combination from Greb 7:0
01:47 That punch may have stunned Moorer momentarily. 7:0
01:52 The swelling under Moorer's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 7:0
01:56 Greb bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 9:0
02:08 The cross scores for Greb. He needs to throw that punch more often. 11:0
02:22 Not much steam behind Greb's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 13:0
02:38 Greb doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Moorer's head? 17:0
02:38 That blast sent Moorer reeling into the ropes! 17:0
02:43 Moorer has too much heart for his own good. This is how fighters end up seriously hurt and Hazzard has to be thinking about calling a halt to this beating. 17:0
02:43 Moorer's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 17:0
02:55 Circling left, Greb looks for an opening to fire a shot at Moorer. 17:0
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 18:0

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Moorer's corner and Moorer was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Moorer is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moorer still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Greb shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
0:25 Greb fires a left hand that Moorer takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
0:32 Moorer lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 2:2
0:46 Moorer is trying to free his gloves from under Greb's gloves. 2:2
0:50 Hazzard moves them apart. 2:2
01:00 Greb fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:2
01:12 * Moorer throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Greb drops to one knee and will take the count! 2:2
01:14 Hazzard begins the count over Harry Greb as "Double M" moves to a neutral corner.. 2:10
01:14 1... 2:10
01:15 2... 2:10
01:16 3... 2:10
01:17 4... 2:10
01:18 5... 2:10
01:19 6... 2:10
01:20 7... 2:10
01:20 * Greb is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 2:10
01:20 Hazzard looks into Harry Greb eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 2:10
01:20 Moorer wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 2:10
01:28 Moorer pins Greb in the corner! 2:10
01:33 Moorer shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Greb flush! 2:15
01:33 Greb took far too many hard shots from Michael Moorer in that flurry and he is hurt! 2:15
01:37 A small mouse has formed under Greb's right eye. 2:15
01:50 Moorer misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:15
02:02 Moorer misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:15
02:09 Greb is forced into his own corner... 2:15
02:13 Moorer lands a hard hook! 2:19
02:13 Harry Greb is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:19
02:27 Moorer traps Greb in the corner! 2:19
02:31 Moorer lets his hands go inside, but Greb protects his body well. 2:19
02:38 Moorer lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:21
02:38 Michael Moorer has Greb on the run. Maybe he can finish Greb off before the clock ends this round. 2:21
02:51 Moorer clinches... Harry Greb gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:21
02:56 Greb pushes Moorer away. 2:21
03:00 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:21
03:00 Greb seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:21
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 2:20

Fight Result

Here's Michael Buffer with the call...

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

John Coyle, England scores the bout 96 to 94 for Michael Moorer

Richard Houck, United States scores the bout 96 to 93 for Harry Greb

Duane Ford, United States scores the bout 97 to 92 for...

...Harry Greb

The winner by split decision is Harry Greb!


Score Cards

John Coyle Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 8 94
Michael Moorer 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 96

Richard Houck Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 96
Michael Moorer 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 93

Duane Ford Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 97
Michael Moorer 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 92

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 30 30 28 29 27 29 30 30 30 24 287
Michael Moorer 27 27 29 28 30 28 28 27 27 30 281


Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Michael Moorer
Knockdowns scored 0 1

Jabs / Round 5.40 3.60
Hooks / Round 6.20 2.90
Crosses / Round 5.80 3.60
Combinations / Round 5.00 3.10
Uppercuts / Round 7.50 3.60

Punches Landed / Round 29.90 16.80
Punches Missed / Round 52.70 52.70

Punching Accuracy 36.2% 24.2%

Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Hitting after the Bell 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

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

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0

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

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

[NoScoutingReports]

A serious, serious pasting for the Executioner!

[NazNaci1]

Foster V Fitz, a fight of 2 halves....the KD's cost Foster.

Spinks, a serious beating imposed and KO. Impressive.

Greb v Moorer, another close fight, imo. Judges were a bit too generous to Greb, though he probably squeaked it.