Event#2 Johnson VS Fitzsimmons.....Charles Vs Maxim....JH Lewis vs Langford

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Opening Bout
Harold Johnson vs Bob Fitzsimmons

Fight info: Challenge Stadium, Perth, Western Aust., Australia, 2021-06-26, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mike England (United States), Manfred Kuechler (Germany) and Steve Corbo (United States), ring card girl is <Generic Ring Card Girl>, 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: Harold Johnson - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:19 Harold Johnson circles around the ring. 0:0
0:23 Johnson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:33 The fighters are trading punches and Johnson seems to have won that exchange. 5:2
0:46 Johnson is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:2
0:51 Fitzsimmons put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 5:2
0:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:2
01:02 Johnson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:2
01:05 Bob Fitzsimmons splits Johnson's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 5:5
01:13 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:5
01:18 Johnson's jab connects to Fitzsimmons's head 7:5
01:29 Both fighters are throwing but Johnson is scoring more than Fitzsimmons. 10:7
01:38 Johnson scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 12:7
01:52 Johnson takes a heavy cross downstairs. 12:11
01:52 Harold Johnson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:11
02:02 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 12:11
02:09 Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Harold Johnson covers up nicely. 12:11
02:20 Fitzsimmons's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 12:11
02:27 Fitzsimmons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 12:11
02:37 Johnson's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 14:11
02:49 Johnson's finds a home on Fitzsimmons's jaw. 16:11
03:00 And Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Johnson! 20:11
03:00 Fitzsimmons is dazed and he is in trouble!! 20:11
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 22:11

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pamela Leander exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Johnson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:15 * Podgorski is telling Bob Fitzsimmons to keep his punches up. 0:2
0:34 Johnson is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 3:2
0:57 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:2
01:10 Fitzsimmons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Johnson blocks it. 3:2
01:12 Johnson gets in a hook to the body of Fitzsimmons. 5:2
01:23 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Johnson lands the right hand. 7:2
01:36 Johnson goes downstairs with the hook. 9:2
01:48 Fitzsimmons lands a cross to the body. 9:4
01:57 Johnson has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 9:4
02:02 Johnson just can't find the range with that jab. 9:4
02:08 The action slows for the moment. 9:4
02:12 Johnson slides into a neutral corner... 9:4
02:16 Johnson is either lucky or has radar. Fitzsimmons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:4
02:19 Harold Johnson dips and connects with a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head. 11:4
02:36 Johnson frees himself from Fitzsimmons's clutches! They move to ring center now. 11:4
02:54 Bob Fitzsimmons picks off the hook by Johnson. 11:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 11:4
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 13:5

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:20 Fitzsimmons moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Johnson. 0:0
0:30 Johnson is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:39 Fitzsimmons bulls his way inside, pushing Johnson up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
0:44 Fitzsimmons tries to push Johnson back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:0
0:52 Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 0:0
01:04 Bob Fitzsimmons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Johnson back on his heels! 0:4
01:04 Johnson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:4
01:13 Fitzsimmons catches Johnson with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:6
01:26 Johnson doubles up to the body, though Fitzsimmons seems unfazed. 2:6
01:43 Johnson smothers Fitzsimmons's attack with a clinch! 2:6
01:48 * Fitzsimmons is complaining and Podgorski agrees. A warning for head butting is being given to Johnson. 2:6
02:01 Fitzsimmons lands a brutal cross to head of Johnson. 2:9
02:25 Fitzsimmons fires a lead right that Johnson manages to avoid. 2:9
02:36 Johnson is pinned in his own corner... 2:9
02:40 Fitzsimmons looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:9
02:42 Johnson connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 4:9
02:55 Johnson rips a cross to the stomach of Fitzsimmons, but there was really no power behind it. 6:9
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 3. 6:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Bob Fitzsimmons has Johnson pinned! 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons splits Johnson's gloves with an uppercut. 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:20 Johnson has Fitzsimmons trapped in the far left neutral corner... 0:2
0:25 Harold Johnson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
0:32 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:2
0:42 Johnson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:42 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Fitzsimmons and Podgorski has stopped the action to scold him 0:4
01:03 * Podgorski has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Fitzsimmons for a low blow. 0:7
01:26 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent uppercut! 0:11
01:26 Johnson is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:11
01:35 The action is at ring center. 0:11
01:39 Fitzsimmons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Johnson's defense. 0:11
01:46 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:11
01:51 Fitzsimmons backs into the lower corner. 0:11
02:03 Fitzsimmons slides into the corner... 0:11
02:03 Johnson rips a hook to the head. 2:11
02:15 Johnson backs into a neutral corner. 2:11
02:20 Oh!!! Fitzsimmons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:15
02:20 Johnson appears shaken by that punch! 2:15
02:33 Johnson scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:15
02:45 * Podgorski is telling Johnson to watch holding and hitting. 7:15
03:00 Johnson pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 7:15
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:16

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Fitzsimmons traps Johnson in the corner! 0:0
0:16 Fitzsimmons bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:25 Fitzsimmons received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:31 Fitzsimmons cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Johnson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:2
0:33 Johnson shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:2
0:50 Johnson does a great job of moving as Fitzsimmons tries to work inside. 2:2
0:52 Johnson scores with a quick one-two to Bob Fitzsimmons's midsection 4:2
01:06 Johnson is trapped in the corner... 4:2
01:10 Fitzsimmons throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Johnson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:2
01:13 Johnson's jab is fast and accurate. 6:2
01:27 Fitzsimmons approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Johnson any room to breathe. 6:2
01:43 Fitzsimmons traps Johnson's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:2
01:47 Podgorski steps in and breaks it up. 6:2
01:52 A flurry of blows from Johnson lands to the body 8:2
02:02 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Fitzsimmons can land a solid one. 8:4
02:14 Fitzsimmons has Johnson cornered! 8:4
02:14 Fitzsimmons bangs a right cross off the face of Johnson. 8:6
02:25 Harold Johnson is blocked in his own corner... 8:6
02:29 Fitzsimmons keeps looking to get inside on Harold Johnson 8:6
02:41 Podgorski yells at the fighters to separate but Fitzsimmons and Johnson are a tangle of arms. 8:6
02:45 Fitzsimmons uses his shoulder to force Johnson out of the clinch. 8:6
03:00 Harold Johnson just comes up short with the jab. 8:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Harold Johnson's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 8:7

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 Johnson moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:16 Fitzsimmons leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Harold Johnson gets inside and fires a hook to Bob Fitzsimmons's body. 2:0
0:44 Johnson works free! He backs to ring center, with Bob Fitzsimmons following. 2:0
0:49 Johnson gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
01:03 Johnson telegraphed that shot and Bob Fitzsimmons ducks under it easily. 4:0
01:13 That cross from Fitzsimmons nearly spun Johnson's head around, that was a brutal shot! 4:3
01:27 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Johnson rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:3
01:36 Fitzsimmons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:3
01:39 A straight cross from Johnson gets through Fitzsimmons's guard. 6:3
01:48 Bob Fitzsimmons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:3
01:56 Fitzsimmons pins Johnson's arms. Now they move apart. 6:3
02:05 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:3
02:09 Johnson and Fitzsimmons clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 6:3
02:16 Fitzsimmons retreats into the lower corner. 6:3
02:20 Johnson isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Fitzsimmons fits. 6:3
02:30 Bob Fitzsimmons looks for a breather; he grabs Johnson and holds on. Johnson pushes Fitzsimmons off and looks for an opening. 6:3
02:39 Podgorski separates them. 6:3
02:43 Podgorski is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 6:3
02:50 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Johnson who scores with a short hook to the chest. 8:3
03:00 Johnson picks off the jab thrown by Fitzsimmons. 8:3
03:00 Fitzsimmons shows Johnson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 10:2

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Johnson holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Fitzsimmons to score with a clean shot. 0:0
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:22 Johnson bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:0
0:34 Fitzsimmons ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:2
0:43 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:2
0:43 Johnson likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Fitzsimmons's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:2
0:57 Bob Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 4:2
0:59 Johnson snakes the jab through Fitzsimmons's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:2
01:08 Fitzsimmons pins Johnson in the corner! 6:2
01:13 Podgorski has to pull the fighters away from each other as Fitzsimmons locks up Johnson's arms. 6:2
01:17 Podgorski has to break the clinch. 6:2
01:22 Fitzsimmons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:2
01:30 That punch actually went behind Johnson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fitzsimmons. 6:2
01:42 Johnson smothers Fitzsimmons's attack as Fitzsimmons tries to get off some shots inside. 6:2
01:57 Fitzsimmons doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 6:2
02:01 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:2
02:05 Johnson is trapped in his own corner... 6:2
02:09 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 6:6
02:09 That shot landed square and Johnson felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:6
02:31 Johnson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Fitzsimmons with his hands by his sides. 6:6
02:42 Johnson throws the cross and scores to the head of Bob Fitzsimmons. 8:6
02:51 Fitzsimmons has Johnson trapped! 8:6
02:56 Bob Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:6
03:00 Harold Johnson lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 8:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 7 to a close. 9:7

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:10 Johnson bounces off the ropes, challenging Bob Fitzsimmons to come get him. 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:10 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:0
0:20 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:25 Johnson misses with that hook. 0:0
0:31 Look out! That was a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 0:4
0:31 Johnson was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:48 Johnson is holding on to Fitzsimmons. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
0:57 * Podgorski stops the fight and is calling that punch by Johnson a low blow. That is unbelievable, it was nowhere close to being low. 0:4
0:57 Podgorski is shouting at Johnson to break! 0:4
01:05 Johnson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:4
01:14 Johnson lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:4
01:14 Fitzsimmons reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 4:4
01:24 Fitzsimmons has Johnson trapped! 4:4
01:33 * Fitzsimmons lands a hard hook to the head and Johnson is down!! 4:4
01:35 The count begins... 4:14
01:35 1... 4:14
01:36 2... 4:14
01:37 Johnson tries to clear his head as Podgorski reaches the count of 3. 4:14
01:38 4... 4:14
01:39 5... 4:14
01:40 6... 4:14
01:41 7... 4:14
01:42 8... 4:14
01:43 9... 4:14
01:44 10! 4:14
01:44 * And this fight is over! Fitzsimmons has knocked out Johnson here in round 8 to the delight of his fans in attendance. 4:14

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Johnny Addie is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 01:50 mark in Round 8 is...

Bob Fitzsimmons!


Score Cards

Mike England Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 69
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 64

Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 68
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 65

Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 68
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 65

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 30 30 28 27 30 30 30 205
Bob Fitzsimmons 27 27 29 30 27 27 27 194


Statistics
Categories Harold Johnson Bob Fitzsimmons
Knockdowns scored 0 1

Jabs / Round 4.38 3.00
Hooks / Round 5.75 4.50
Crosses / Round 6.38 2.88
Combinations / Round 3.38 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.75 2.88

Punches Landed / Round 25.63 16.25
Punches Missed / Round 35.63 64.00

Punching Accuracy 41.8% 20.2%

Total Number of Fouls 2 3
Low Blow 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Head Butting 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1 2

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1

No cuts occured

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


Preliminary 1
Ezzard Charles vs Joey Maxim

Fight info: Challenge Stadium, Perth, Western Aust., Australia, 2021-06-26, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mike England (United States), Manfred Kuechler (Germany) and Steve Corbo (United States), ring card girl is <Generic Ring Card Girl>, 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: Ezzard Charles - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Joey Maxim - 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 fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:19 Charles lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:32 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:0
0:37 Charles is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:52 Maxim looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 2:0
0:59 Maxim backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:0
01:02 Charles scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Joey Maxim. 4:0
01:16 Charles smothers Maxim's attack with a clinch! 4:0
01:20 Charles and Maxim each take a step back. 4:0
01:33 Charles misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
01:35 Maxim splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 4:2
01:50 Not a lot on that hook to Maxim's side, but it scored. 6:2
02:14 Maxim usues his legs to avoid Charles's punches. 6:2
02:21 The action slows for the moment. 6:2
02:26 Charles sneaks home the right cross. 8:2
02:37 Charles lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 10:2
02:46 As high as Maxim is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Ezzard Charles takes advantage of it. 10:2
02:55 Charles landed a sharp combination that rocked Joey Maxim back on his heels! 14:2
02:55 Maxim is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 14:2
03:00 Charles is either lucky or has radar. Maxim's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 14:2
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 13:3

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 Ezzard Charles muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:25 Charles lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:25 Maxim looks shaken! 4:0
0:40 Charles gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:0
0:57 Charles fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:0
01:00 Charles walks in to a glancing hook from Maxim. 6:2
01:13 Maxim traps Charles's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Podgorski breaks it up. 6:2
01:18 Charles pushes Maxim away. 6:2
01:26 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:2
01:34 Charles ties up Joey Maxim... 6:2
01:38 Referee Podgorski has to separate the two... 6:2
01:47 Maxim is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:2
01:57 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:2
02:05 Maxim grabs and holds Charles... 6:2
02:14 Podgorski has to separate the two... 6:2
02:26 Maxim has his arms wrapped around Charles... Now they separate. 6:2
02:35 * Podgorski is telling Maxim to quit using the shoulder. 6:2
02:51 Maxim's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:2
03:00 Charles whiffs with the cross. 6:2
03:00 The action was nearly non-existant in that round and the crowd is non too happy about it. 6:2

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:18 Charles fires a left hand that Maxim takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:27 Maxim glances a hook off Charles's side. 0:2
0:41 Maxim is holding on to Charles. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:2
0:45 Podgorski has to break the clinch. 0:2
0:50 Maxim scores with a quick one-two to Charles's midsection 0:4
01:08 Charles slides along the far ropes. 0:4
01:12 Maxim seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
01:21 Maxim picks off the jab thrown by Charles. 0:4
01:33 Maxim is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 0:4
01:38 Maxim pushes Charles away. 0:4
01:42 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 0:4
01:50 Maxim just comes up short with the hook. 0:4
02:02 Charles lands a strong uppercut! 4:4
02:02 And Maxim's in big trouble now! 4:4
02:16 Maxim lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 4:4
02:23 Both men look to measure one another. 4:4
02:31 Charles catches Joey Maxim coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:4
02:31 Maxim's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:4
02:44 Charles's misses as Maxim backpedals away. 9:4
02:55 Charles fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 10:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Charles approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Maxim any room to breathe. 0:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:19 Charles tastes Maxim's jab 0:2
0:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:33 There's some nice hand speed. Maxim fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 0:4
0:47 Maxim is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:4
0:59 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:4
01:07 Charles and Maxim are in a clinch, Podgorski hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
01:11 Podgorski pries them apart. 0:4
01:23 Maxim looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 0:4
01:30 That hook by Charles jarred Maxim! 4:4
01:30 Maxim is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:4
01:48 Maxim lets a quick hook go, catching Charles moving in. 4:6
02:02 Charles works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:6
02:13 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:6
02:15 Maxim's jab connects to Charles's head 4:8
02:28 Charles delivers a solid cross to the body of Maxim. 7:8
02:40 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Maxim who scores with a short hook to the chest. 7:10
02:56 Charles pins Maxim in the corner! 7:10
03:00 Charles fires and misses. 7:10
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. 9:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Podgorski motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Charles got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:06 Maxim lands a hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:18 Charles goes downstairs with a right cross. 2:2
0:38 Charles is clinching... Maxim is trying to free his gloves... They are under Charles's arms... 2:2
0:43 Maxim tries to get free... Here comes Podgorski to break them up... 2:2
0:56 Charles lands a solid hook! 7:2
0:56 Maxim appears shaken by that punch! 7:2
01:08 Charles scores with a glancing cross. 9:2
01:19 Maxim is trapped in the corner... 9:2
01:23 Charles misses with that combination. 9:2
01:26 Maxim scores with consecutive blows to the body of Charles. 9:4
01:39 Maxim works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:4
01:48 Charles has Maxim trapped in the near neutral corner... 9:4
01:48 Charles slips in a jab to the body 11:4
02:02 Charles scores with a forceful jab. 14:4
02:16 Ezzard Charles drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 18:4
02:16 Joey Maxim is clutching his side! 18:4
02:38 Charles lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 21:4
02:51 Charles lands a nice cross but Maxim turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 23:4
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 23:4
03:00 Podgorski separates the two... 23:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 5 comes to an end. 22:6

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Charles between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Charles 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. 2:0
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:20 Maxim is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:26 Charles gets the cross through Maxim's guard. 4:0
0:50 Charles telegraphed that shot and Maxim ducks under it easily. 4:0
01:01 Maxim is pinned in his own corner... 4:0
01:06 Charles works his way in and leans on Maxim. 4:0
01:10 Maxim and Charles clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 4:0
01:17 Ezzard Charles lands a solid uppercut! 8:0
01:17 Joey Maxim is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:0
01:34 Charles swings...and misses. 8:0
01:37 Maxim's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:2
01:53 Charles is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Maxim. 8:2
01:58 Now they break clean. 8:2
02:02 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:2
02:09 Charles is clinching. Podgorski better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 8:2
02:21 Charles finally lets go of Maxim. 8:2
02:25 Maxim's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 8:2
02:30 Charles has Maxim cornered! 8:2
02:35 Charles lands a wicked cross! 12:2
02:35 Maxim takes a step back, obviously hurt! 12:2
02:39 Maxim is starting to suck wind... 12:2
02:51 Maxim holds his arms up in disgust as Charles holds him around his waist. 12:2
02:56 Charles shoves Joey Maxim away. 12:2
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:2
03:00 Podgorski motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 12:2

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxim is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:31 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:31 That series of punches rocked Maxim and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:41 Charles slides into the corner... 4:0
0:45 Maxim circles around the ring. 4:0
0:56 Maxim is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Charles. 4:0
01:01 Charles scores to the body with a jab 6:0
01:10 Charles lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 8:0
01:24 Charles pins Maxim's arms! The fighters are tied up... 8:0
01:28 Referee Podgorski steps in to break it up. 8:0
01:37 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:0
01:42 Maxim is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:0
01:49 Charles is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 8:0
01:54 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
02:00 Charles lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 10:0
02:16 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 10:0
02:25 Podgorski steps in and breaks it up. 10:0
02:29 Charles gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 12:0
02:39 Maxim retreats into the upper corner. 12:0
02:43 There's a hard shot off the top of Maxim's head! 16:0
02:43 Joey Maxim looks shaken! 16:0
03:00 Maxim tries to muscle inside but Ezzard Charles clinches him. 16:0
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 16:0
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:0
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 16:1

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles and Joey Maxim square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:08 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Maxim can land a solid one. 0:2
0:12 Maxim is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 0:2
0:16 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:31 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:35 Maxim misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
0:38 Ezzard Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:2
0:58 Maxim is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:2
01:07 Maxim comes in low. Charles puts a headlock on him. Podgorski knocks Charles's arm off Maxim's head. 2:2
01:11 Podgorski separates the two... 2:2
01:20 Charles tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Maxim. 2:2
01:27 Charles steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:2
01:38 Maxim is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:2
01:56 Charles lands a hard uppercut! 6:2
01:56 Maxim is suddenly in trouble! 6:2
02:08 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 6:2
02:13 Maxim is off target with that cross. 6:2
02:19 Maxim pushes Charles away to give himself a little more space to work with. 6:2
02:27 Charles throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Maxim. 9:2
02:40 You would think Maxim had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Ezzard Charles looked trying to score there! 9:2
02:42 Joey Maxim lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 9:4
02:52 Maxim's jab is fast and accurate. 9:6
03:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Maxim rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 9:6
03:00 Charles appears to have this fight under control. 9:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 9:7

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it appears as if Maxim is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Maxim encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Charles. Now it's up to Maxim to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Maxim has Ezzard Charles trapped! 0:0
0:07 Maxim works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:2
0:16 Charles looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:2
0:24 Maxim is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Charles. 0:2
0:33 Ezzard Charles looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:2
0:41 Oh!!! Charles unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:2
0:41 Maxim was stunned by that blow! 4:2
0:59 Maxim slides into his own corner... 4:2
0:59 * Charles is told to quit head butting by Podgorski. 6:2
0:59 * Podgorski takes a point away from Charles! 6:2
01:08 Charles snaps Maxim's head back with a jolting uppercut. 9:2
01:21 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:2
01:23 Maxim backs into the right corner. 9:2
01:28 Charles doesn't connect with the uppercut. 9:2
01:35 The action is at ring center. 9:2
01:39 Charles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Maxim blocks it. 9:2
01:42 Maxim scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Charles's jaw. 9:4
01:58 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Maxim fails to score inside. 9:4
02:04 Charles takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 9:4
02:14 Charles traps Maxim in the corner! 9:4
02:19 Charles grabs Joey Maxim's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Podgorski has to force Charles to let go. 9:4
02:28 Podgorski moves in to break the clinch. 9:4
02:37 Charles is stalking his opponent. 9:4
02:41 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 9:4
02:46 Both fighters move to ring center. 9:4
02:46 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 11:6
02:59 Charles wings a big left hand at Maxim but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:6
03:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 12:7

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:12 Charles plods forward. 0:0
0:16 Charles received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:17 Maxim has Charles pinned! 0:0
0:17 Charles eats a jab from Maxim 0:2
0:31 Podgorski has to pull the fighters away from each other as Maxim locks up Charles's arms. 0:2
0:36 Podgorski is shouting at Maxim to break! 0:2
0:43 Maxim scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:4
0:52 Maxim continues to pop the jab 0:6
01:06 Charles lands a short left hook to the head. 2:6
01:24 Maxim retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:28 Charles suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 2:6
01:35 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 2:6
01:40 Charles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Maxim back on his heels! 7:6
01:40 Maxim was staggered by those punches! 7:6
01:51 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:6
01:55 Maxim has Charles blocked in! 7:6
01:55 Maxim likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Charles's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 7:8
02:15 Charles wraps up Maxim. 7:8
02:27 Podgorski separates the two fighters. 7:8
02:36 Charles throws a flurry of punches but Maxim either blocks or slips them. 7:8
02:39 Maxim dips and connects with a hook to the side of Charles's head. 7:10
02:48 Maxim catches Charles with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 7:12
02:58 Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 7:12
03:00 Charles is holding... 7:12
03:00 Podgorski moves them apart. 7:12
03:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:12
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 7:11

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Johnny Addie is ready with the call...

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

Mike England, United States scores the bout 96 to 93

Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 97 to 92

Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 97 to 92

The winner by unanimous decision is Ezzard Charles!


Score Cards

Mike England Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 96
Joey Maxim 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 93

Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 97
Joey Maxim 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 92

Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 97
Joey Maxim 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 92

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles 29 30 29 28 30 30 30 30 27 27 290
Joey Maxim 28 27 28 29 27 27 27 27 27 30 277


Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Joey Maxim
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 5.00 2.90
Hooks / Round 4.40 2.30
Crosses / Round 5.30 3.50
Combinations / Round 4.80 2.40
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 3.00

Punches Landed / Round 23.30 14.10
Punches Missed / Round 55.90 24.50

Punching Accuracy 29.4% 36.5%

Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1


No cuts occured

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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments



Preliminary 2
John Henry Lewis vs Sam Langford

Fight info: Challenge Stadium, Perth, Western Aust., Australia, 2021-06-26, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mike England (United States), Manfred Kuechler (Germany) and Steve Corbo (United States), ring card girl is <Generic Ring Card Girl>, 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: John Henry Lewis - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Sam Langford - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:14 Langford doesn't connect with the hook. 0:0
0:17 A flurry of blows from Lewis lands to the body 2:0
0:30 Lewis fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:32 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Langford digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Lewis. 2:2
0:51 Lewis telegraphed that shot and Langford ducks under it easily. 2:2
01:02 Lewis lands a solid hook! 6:2
01:02 Langford is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:2
01:16 Lewis cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Sam Langford had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:2
01:28 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:2
01:44 Langford is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Lewis. 6:2
01:55 Langford tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 6:2
02:06 Lewis is jockeying for position as he tries to force Langford back into the corner. 6:2
02:21 And Langford tastes the power of a huge cross from John Henry Lewis! 10:2
02:21 Langford is staggered... 10:2
02:38 Sam Langford lands a solid uppercut! 10:6
02:38 That's the punch Langford hoped to land! Lewis looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 10:6
02:47 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 10:6
02:50 Lewis lands a rapier like jab to the head of Langford 12:6
03:00 Langford backs into his own corner... 12:6
03:00 Lewis approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Langford any room to breathe. 12:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 14:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 John Henry Lewis and Sam Langford square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:18 Lewis bores in determined to maul Langford 0:0
0:29 Lewis throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 3:0
0:42 Sam Langford knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 3:0
0:47 Lewis pins Langford in the corner! 3:0
0:52 Lewis is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:0
01:02 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:0
01:10 Lewis misses wildly with the hook. 3:0
01:20 Langford doubles up to the body, though Lewis seems unfazed. 3:2
01:38 Langford fires and misses. 3:2
01:49 Langford works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 3:2
02:01 Lewis just landed a three punch combo! 7:2
02:01 Langford was stopped cold by that series of shots! 7:2
02:15 Langford backs into a neutral corner. 7:2
02:15 Lewis is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 9:2
02:30 Lewis is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:2
02:33 Langford backs into the far corner. 9:2
02:37 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Langford. 9:2
02:44 Langford lands a devastating uppercut! 9:6
02:44 John Henry Lewis appears shaken by that punch! 9:6
02:58 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:6
03:00 Langford shows Lewis his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 10:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:20 Langford fires and misses. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:35 Sam Langford continues to follow John Henry Lewis about the ring. 0:0
0:44 Lewis lets his hands go inside, but Sam Langford protects his body well. 0:0
0:52 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 Langford rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Lewis. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 0:3
01:12 Lewis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Langford blocks it. 0:3
01:24 Langford tries to muscle inside but Lewis clinches him. 0:3
01:28 Podgorski separates them. 0:3
01:35 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:3
01:42 Lewis lands a wicked hook! 4:3
01:42 Langford is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:3
01:56 Lewis ties up Langford. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:3
02:01 Podgorski has to break the clinch. 4:3
02:06 Both fighters are throwing but Langford is scoring more than Lewis. 6:6
02:19 John Henry Lewis brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 6:6
02:26 Lewis brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:6
02:31 Langford picks off the jab thrown by Lewis. 6:6
02:43 Langford bounces Lewis back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 6:6
02:55 Lewis charges Langford trying to get inside 6:6
03:00 Lewis slides along the far ropes. 6:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 3 to a close. 8:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Lewis has Langford cornered! 0:0
0:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:21 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:31 Lewis throws a crushing right to Sam Langford's jaw! 4:0
0:31 Langford was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:0
0:40 Lewis tries a hook but Sam Langford blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:2
0:54 Langford ties up Lewis. 4:2
0:58 Langford shoves Lewis away. 4:2
01:09 Lewis looks to work the body, but Langford covers up nicely. 4:2
01:16 Langford just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Lewis with a sharp combination! 4:6
01:16 Those shots all landed square and John Henry Lewis felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:6
01:25 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:6
01:32 Langford just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:6
01:39 Langford takes a hard combination from Lewis 8:6
01:39 How is Langford standing after those shots? 8:6
01:54 Langford moves into a neutral corner. 8:6
01:59 Lewis moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Langford. 8:6
02:04 Langford has Lewis trapped! 8:6
02:08 Langford looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Lewis. 8:6
02:13 Langford has Lewis blocked in! 8:6
02:17 Sam Langford just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:11
02:17 Lewis was shaken by those blows! 8:11
02:42 Langford lands a strong uppercut! 8:15
02:42 That shot landed square and Lewis felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 8:15
02:55 Langford has Lewis pinned! 8:15
02:59 Lewis picks off the uppercut by Langford. 8:15
03:00 The Referee has to get between Lewis and Langford as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:16

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Lewis received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Langford forces his way inside. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Lewis slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:22 There's a straight right by Langford! 0:4
0:22 Lewis appears to be stunned! 0:4
0:34 The fighters are trading punches and Lewis seems to have won that exchange. 3:6
0:48 Look out! That was a straight right by Lewis! 7:6
0:48 Sam Langford staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 7:6
01:06 There's a hard shot off the top of Langford's head! 11:6
01:06 That shot buckled Langford's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 11:6
01:19 Langford lands a hard uppercut! 11:10
01:19 Lewis looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 11:10
01:32 Lewis slides into the corner... 11:10
01:37 Langford fires a lead right that Lewis manages to avoid. 11:10
01:44 Lewis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Langford back on his heels! 15:10
01:44 Langford was staggered by that punch! 15:10
01:48 It appears as if Langford has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 15:10
01:53 Lewis retreats into the lower right corner. 15:10
01:53 Langford lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Lewis on the end of that punch. 15:12
02:06 Langford landed a sharp combination that rocked John Henry Lewis back on his heels! 15:16
02:06 Lewis was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 15:16
02:11 * Oh, there's some major swelling under the left eye of Lewis. 15:16
02:23 OH! Lewis landed the big hook flush! 20:16
02:23 That blow connected solidly to the head of Langford and he is stunned! 20:16
02:36 Langford drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 20:20
02:36 Lewis is trying to regroup after those punches... 20:20
02:41 The swelling around Lewis's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 20:20
02:46 Langford gets the cross in, making Lewis blink. 20:23
02:58 Langford splits John Henry Lewis's gloves with an uppercut. 20:25
03:00 John Henry Lewis's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Langford. 20:25
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 20:27

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Lewis's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Lewis's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Langford lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Lewis took it well. 0:3
0:10 Lewis doesn't have much left... 0:3
0:15 Lewis traps Sam Langford in the corner! 0:3
0:20 Lewis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:3
0:27 Langford really buried that punch into Lewis's ribs. 0:7
0:27 Lewis is gasping for air!! 0:7
0:38 The action is back at ring center. 0:7
0:43 Langford grabs Lewis. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:7
0:47 Langford finally lets go of Lewis. 0:7
01:02 Langford throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:7
01:09 Lewis lands a vicious uppercut! 5:7
01:09 Langford was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:7
01:13 Langford is fading... 5:7
01:25 Lewis comes in low. Langford puts a headlock on him. Podgorski knocks Langford's arm off Lewis's head. 5:7
01:34 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:7
01:46 Langford pins Lewis's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 5:7
01:55 Podgorski separates the two... 5:7
02:00 Langford tries to push Lewis back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 5:7
02:04 Podgorski is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 5:7
02:16 * Lewis walks into a combination and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 5:7
02:19 Podgorski positions himself over Lewis and starts the count.. 5:14
02:19 1... 5:14
02:20 2... 5:14
02:21 3... 5:14
02:22 4... 5:14
02:23 5... 5:14
02:23 * Lewis has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 5:14
02:23 Lewis still looks unsteady, but Podgorski allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 5:14
02:23 Langford stunned Lewis with that last shot and Langford's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 5:14
02:32 Langford has Lewis trapped in the right neutral corner... 5:14
02:40 Lewis moves into the near right corner. 5:14
02:45 Langford voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 5:14
02:49 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 5:14
02:54 Langford feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 5:14
02:54 * The round is stopped by Podgorski. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 5:14

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Lewis is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:15 Langford traps John Henry Lewis's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Podgorski breaks it up. 0:0
0:19 Referee Podgorski separates the two... 0:0
0:23 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:30 Langford has Lewis pinned! 0:0
0:30 Langford moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:2
0:34 The increased swelling around the left eye of Lewis is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:2
0:46 Langford misses with that punch. 0:2
01:08 Lewis is holding... 0:2
01:13 Referee Podgorski steps in to break it up. 0:2
01:20 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 0:2
01:22 These guys are really going at it but John Henry Lewis looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:5
01:32 Sam Langford lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:7
01:44 Langford seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:47 Lewis is forced into his own corner... 2:7
01:47 The cross scores for Langford. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:9
01:52 It seems every shot Lewis takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 2:9
02:01 Sam Langford smothers Lewis's attack as Lewis tries to get off some shots inside. 2:9
02:03 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 7. 2:9
02:13 Lewis tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:9
02:15 Langford flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:11
02:28 Langford misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:13
02:28 Lewis staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 2:13
02:32 There has to be something done about the swelling around John Henry Lewis's left eye as it continues to worsen. 2:13
02:40 Some good body work by Lewis but not much on those punches. 4:13
02:45 There appears to be increased swelling under Langford's left eye. 4:13
02:50 John Henry Lewis slides into the corner... 4:13
02:50 Langford lands the lead cross. 4:15
03:00 Lewis misses with that jab. 4:15
03:00 Sam Langford appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:15
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 4:14

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
0:08 Lewis'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
0:09 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:14 Lewis misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:21 Langford pummels Lewis, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 0:4
0:21 Lewis looks stunned! 0:4
0:30 Lewis has Langford blocked in! 0:4
0:35 John Henry Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:42 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
0:45 Sam Langford traps Lewis in the corner! 0:4
0:45 A cross to body by Langford gets through. 0:6
0:50 Lewis's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:6
01:02 Lewis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Langford but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:6
01:09 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 0:6
01:20 Lewis scores with a winging right! Langford's head snapped back violently with that punch! 4:6
01:20 That punch may have stunned Langford momentarily. 4:6
01:25 Langford's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 4:6
01:38 Langford wraps his arms around Lewis. 4:6
01:47 Langford uses his shoulder to force John Henry Lewis out of the clinch. 4:6
01:59 Sam Langford has a hold on Lewis that would make a professional wrestler proud. 4:6
02:08 Podgorski is shouting at Langford to break! 4:6
02:13 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:6
02:21 Oh!!! Langford unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:10
02:21 Langford sent Lewis reeling with that punch! 4:10
02:37 The fighters are at ring center... 4:10
02:37 Langford bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:12
02:48 Sam Langford lands a short left hook to the head. 4:14
02:53 Lewis's left eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 4:14
03:00 Sam Langford lands a crushing uppercut! 4:18
03:00 Lewis suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:18
03:00 Langford breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 8 ends. 4:18

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Lewis's cutman worked his magic on Lewis's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:12 Lewis misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:14 Langford lands a flurry to the ribs of Lewis. 0:2
0:18 Lewis'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. 0:2
0:31 Langford catches Lewis coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:6
0:31 Sam Langford has Lewis hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:6
0:44 Langford has Lewis trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:6
0:57 You would think Langford had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Lewis looked trying to score there! 0:6
01:04 Langford shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lewis flush! 0:10
01:04 Sam Langford has Lewis in trouble after that punch! 0:10
01:18 Lewis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:10
01:20 Langford's jab connects to Lewis's head 0:12
01:25 Lewis's left eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 0:12
01:33 Langford backs into a neutral corner. 0:12
01:37 Lewis cranks up the hook and connects to Langford's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:12
01:37 That punch has Langford staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 4:12
01:37 * And now Langford is bleeding from that last punch! 5:12
01:37 * Blood is coming from Langford's mouth, but you can't tell if the cut is on the inside or outside of his lip. 5:12
01:42 Both fighters look fatigued... 5:12
01:42 Langford seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 5:12
01:51 Lewis swings...and misses. 5:12
01:53 Langford slips in a jab to the body 5:14
02:08 Langford fires a jab to the body 5:16
02:18 Lewis traps Langford in the corner! 5:16
02:22 Lewis connects with a violent combination! 10:16
02:22 Langford seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 10:16
02:44 Langford usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Lewis tries vainly to score. 10:16
02:51 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 10:16
02:55 Lewis can't score with short uppercut inside. Langford got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:16
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:16

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Langford's corner men does a nice job on Langford's cut at the lip. You wouldn't even know that Langford had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face John Henry Lewis looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Langford is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Langford still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Lewis wraps up Langford. 0:0
0:17 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:26 Lewis can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:33 Langford drops the right hand flush on Lewis's chin! 0:4
0:33 Lewis takes a step back, obviously hurt! 0:4
0:38 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the left eye of John Henry Lewis. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 0:4
0:50 Podgorski has to pull the fighters away from each other as Langford locks up Lewis's arms. 0:4
0:55 Podgorski separates the two fighters. 0:4
01:06 Langford pushes Lewis then steps away from him. 0:4
01:20 Lewis fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:4
01:27 Lewis is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
01:31 Langford doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:4
01:36 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:4
01:46 Lewis leaves the jab just short. 0:4
01:48 Langford gets inside and fires a hook to Lewis's body. 0:6
02:10 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Lewis is down on his back! 0:6
02:12 Podgorski crouches over Lewis and begins to count.. 0:12
02:12 1... 0:12
02:13 Lewis is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 0:12
02:14 3... 0:12
02:14 * Lewis makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 0:12
02:14 The fight will continue as Podgorski appears satisfied that Lewis is OK. 0:12
02:14 Sam Langford wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:12
02:27 Lewis is protecting the body nicely as Langford fails to score inside. 0:12
02:34 Langford has John Henry Lewis trapped! 0:12
02:34 Langford fires a punishing jab into the face of Lewis. He wasn't probing with that punch. 0:15
02:34 Langford appears to have Lewis out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Lewis looks ready to go, as Langford closes in to try and end this fight. 0:15
02:43 Langford has John Henry Lewis trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:15
02:47 Langford fires a left hand that Lewis takes high on the shoulder. 0:15
02:54 Lewis slides into a neutral corner... 0:15
02:59 Lewis is either lucky or has radar. Langford's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:15
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 0:17

Fight Result

And here with the call is Johnny Addie

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

Mike England, United States scores the bout 97 to 92

Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 96 to 92

Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 97 to 91

The winner by unanimous decision is Sam Langford!


Score Cards

Mike England Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 92
Sam Langford 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 97

Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 9 9 8 92
Sam Langford 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 96

Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 10 10 10 9 9 8 9 9 9 8 91
Sam Langford 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 97

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 30 30 30 27 28 25 27 27 27 24 275
Sam Langford 27 27 27 30 29 30 30 30 30 30 290


Statistics
Categories John Henry Lewis Sam Langford
Knockdowns scored 0 2

Jabs / Round 2.70 4.50
Hooks / Round 2.70 8.00
Crosses / Round 2.20 6.00
Combinations / Round 3.10 4.20
Uppercuts / Round 2.20 4.60

Punches Landed / Round 12.90 27.30
Punches Missed / Round 72.40 30.80

Punching Accuracy 15.1% 47.0%

Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 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:
Split lip 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 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0

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

[Crease]

Strong showing from Sam there, no complaints...

[NazNaci1]

Though Johnson might be able to 'hang' with big punching Fitz....leading by a few rounds and doing well but obviously, not well enough. Congrats to the victors. Harold will come again.