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Opening Bout
Maxie Rosenbloom vs Battling Gahee

Fight info: Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2021-06-26, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ken Rudd (Canada), Adelaide Byrd (United States) and Tim Wood (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: Maxie Rosenbloom - Record: 6-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Battling Gahee - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ignacio Beristain - Cut Man: Ralph Citro

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:11 Gahee and Rosenbloom swap blows with neither taking a step back. 2:2
0:24 Rosenbloom is motioning with his gloves for Gahee to bring it on, but Rosenbloom is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:2
0:35 Rosenbloom put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:2
0:37 Gahee plants a vicious hook under Rosenbloom's rib cage. 2:5
0:56 Rosenbloom scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:5
01:13 Rosenbloom lands a strong hook! 8:5
01:13 Gahee is suddenly in trouble! 8:5
01:26 Rosenbloom throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:5
01:39 Rosenbloom's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Gahee's beltline. 10:5
01:48 Rosenbloom forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Gahee. 12:5
02:02 Gahee frees himself from Rosenbloom's clutches! They move to ring center now. 12:5
02:15 Maxie Rosenbloom cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gahee had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:5
02:26 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 12:5
02:32 Rosenbloom lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 14:5
02:44 Not much steam behind Rosenbloom's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 16:5
02:57 Rosenbloom goes to the body landing an uppercut. 18:5
03:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could very well turn out to be a mismatch. 19:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Ignacio Beristain knows Gahee lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Maxie Rosenbloom flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:0
0:21 Rosenbloom pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:0
0:30 Rosenbloom dips and connects with a hook to the side of Gahee's head. 6:0
0:44 Rosenbloom wraps up Gahee. 6:0
0:48 Gahee pushes Maxie Rosenbloom away. 6:0
0:53 Rosenbloom takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:0
0:56 Gahee is blocked in his own corner... 6:0
01:01 Rosenbloom clinches... Battling Gahee gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:0
01:10 Neumann separates the two... 6:0
01:15 Gahee backs into the upper corner. 6:0
01:15 Rosenbloom is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 8:0
01:27 There's some nice hand speed. Gahee fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 8:2
01:40 Rosenbloom lands a hook to the ribs. 10:2
01:51 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:2
01:59 Neumann yells at the fighters to separate but Rosenbloom and Gahee are a tangle of arms. 10:2
02:04 Neumann has to separate the two... 10:2
02:08 Gahee ducks into an uppercut from Rosenbloom. 12:2
02:17 Rosenbloom feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 12:2
02:17 Some nice infighting ends with Rosenbloom getting an uppercut in. 14:2
02:32 Rosenbloom leaves the jab just short. 14:2
02:34 Gahee slips inside and lands a hook. 14:4
02:53 Gahee fires and misses. 14:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 14:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:16 Rosenbloom tries to drop the right hand over the top but Battling Gahee ducks under it. 0:0
0:22 Rosenbloom received a pep talk from Kenny Adams before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:23 Rosenbloom lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
0:40 Rosenbloom doesn't connect with the combination. 2:0
0:51 Gahee moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:55 Rosenbloom misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
01:06 Maxie Rosenbloom lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
01:20 Gahee traps Rosenbloom's gloves under his arms, forcing Neumann to break them up. 4:0
01:29 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 4:0
01:38 Battling Gahee tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Rosenbloom blocks it. 4:0
01:40 Rosenbloom doubles up to the body, though Gahee seems unfazed. 6:0
01:49 Rosenbloom moves into the left corner. 6:0
01:54 Gahee is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 6:0
02:00 As high as Gahee is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Rosenbloom takes advantage of it. 6:0
02:10 Rosenbloom is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 6:0
02:15 Neumann has to break the clinch. 6:0
02:19 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:0
02:24 Rosenbloom is protecting the body nicely as Battling Gahee fails to score inside. 6:0
02:33 Rosenbloom flicks a jab to Battling Gahee's stomach 8:0
02:55 Rosenbloom tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gahee. 8:0
03:00 Gahee shows Rosenbloom his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 7:1

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gahee rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Rosenbloom lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:0
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:30 Maxie Rosenbloom tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:37 Gahee pushes Rosenbloom away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:0
0:40 Gahee has Rosenbloom blocked in! 2:0
0:44 Gahee is moving around the ring nicely. 2:0
0:54 The fighters are tied up. Rosenbloom tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
0:58 Now they break clean. 2:0
01:06 Gahee throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:2
01:20 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:2
01:24 Rosenbloom just comes up short with the hook. 2:2
01:32 The fighters are trading punches and Gahee seems to have won that exchange. 4:5
01:44 Gahee seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:5
01:48 Rosenbloom has Gahee trapped in the near neutral corner... 4:5
01:48 Rosenbloom scores to the body with a jab 6:5
02:03 Gahee will tie a guy up if he has to. 6:5
02:08 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 6:5
02:21 Rosenbloom works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 8:5
02:35 Rosenbloom misses with that hook. 8:5
02:38 Battling Gahee lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Rosenbloom. 8:8
03:00 Rosenbloom darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:8
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Rosenbloom's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 4. 8:9

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:14 Rosenbloom fires a lead right that Gahee manages to avoid. 0:0
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:21 Rosenbloom gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:31 There's the uppercut from Rosenbloom. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:0
0:44 Rosenbloom glances a hook off Gahee's side. 6:0
0:53 Gahee retreats into the near right corner. 6:0
0:58 Rosenbloom wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gahee's defense. 6:0
01:08 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:0
01:13 Rosenbloom is really fluid in his movement. 6:0
01:18 Rosenbloom pins Gahee in the corner! 6:0
01:18 Rosenbloom lets a quick hook go, catching Gahee moving in. 8:0
01:36 Rosenbloom is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:0
01:51 Rosenbloom holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Gahee to score with a clean shot. 8:0
02:04 Rosenbloom smothers Battling Gahee's attack with a clinch! 8:0
02:08 Rosenbloom shoves Battling Gahee away. 8:0
02:13 Gahee backs into a neutral corner. 8:0
02:13 Rosenbloom gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 10:0
02:24 Rosenbloom has Gahee trapped! 10:0
02:28 Rosenbloom grabs Gahee. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:0
02:37 The Referee breaks it up... 10:0
02:46 Rosenbloom leans on Gahee and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 12:0
02:58 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:0
03:00 Neumann motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 12:1

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Battling Gahee looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Rosenbloom snakes the jab through Gahee's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:17 Battling Gahee's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:17 These guys are really going at it but Gahee looks to be getting the worse of it. 5:2
0:32 Rosenbloom continues to pop the jab 7:2
0:46 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:2
0:50 Gahee comes in low. Rosenbloom puts a headlock on him. Neumann knocks Rosenbloom's arm off Gahee's head. 7:2
0:55 Neumann pries them apart. 7:2
01:00 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 7:2
01:10 Maxie Rosenbloom fires and misses. 7:2
01:26 Rosenbloom bangs a right cross off the face of Gahee. 9:2
01:36 A flurry of blows from Rosenbloom lands to the body 11:2
01:53 Gahee fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 11:2
01:55 Rosenbloom lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Gahee on the end of that punch. 13:2
02:07 Both fighters are flailing away but Rosenbloom is definitely landing the better punches. 16:4
02:12 A small mouse has formed under Gahee's left eye. 16:4
02:16 Gahee retreats into his own corner... 16:4
02:21 "Slapsie Maxie" Rosenbloom dances gracefully across the canvas 16:4
02:28 Maxie Rosenbloom likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Gahee's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 18:4
02:44 Rosenbloom is keeping away from the ropes. 18:4
02:49 Rosenbloom is holding on to Gahee. He seems to be taking a breather. 18:4
02:58 Referee Neumann separates the two... 18:4
03:00 Gahee misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 18:4
03:00 Rosenbloom appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 18:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gahee and Rosenbloom leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Some good body work by Rosenbloom but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:32 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:0
0:41 Neumann moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
0:50 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:0
0:59 The fighters have just banged heads! 2:0
01:19 Gahee misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
01:31 Gahee pins Rosenbloom's arms. Now they move apart. 2:0
01:35 Neumann separates the two... 2:0
01:45 Neumann is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 2:0
01:54 Rosenbloom is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Gahee attempts to move inside on him. 2:0
01:58 Gahee tries to push Rosenbloom back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 2:0
02:01 Rosenbloom scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:0
02:16 Rosenbloom connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:0
02:25 Rosenbloom scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Gahee. 8:0
02:34 Maxie Rosenbloom connects with an uppercut to the head of Gahee. 10:0
02:38 Battling Gahee's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 10:0
02:45 Gahee slides into the corner... 10:0
02:45 Rosenbloom gets inside and fires a hook to Gahee's body. 12:0
02:50 Gahee is starting to suck wind... 12:0
03:00 Rosenbloom can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 12:0
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:0

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gahee was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Rosenbloom picks off the combination by Gahee. 0:0
0:15 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Rosenbloom lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Gahee. 2:0
0:19 That swelling under the left eye of Battling Gahee is definitely getting worse. 2:0
0:24 Gahee takes a right to the body. 4:0
0:33 Gahee is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:40 Gahee's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:48 Rosenbloom ties up Gahee. 4:0
0:52 Rosenbloom and Gahee each take a step back. 4:0
01:03 Maxie Rosenbloom has Gahee pinned! 4:0
01:03 Rosenbloom scores with a nice right cross. 6:0
01:19 Gahee lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Maxie Rosenbloom. 6:0
01:21 A straight cross from Maxie Rosenbloom gets through Gahee's guard. 8:0
01:31 Rosenbloom rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:0
01:36 Gahee looks exhausted but Rosenbloom still looks like he is fresh. 10:0
02:06 Gahee tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:0
02:08 Gahee tastes Rosenbloom's jab 12:0
02:13 Gahee seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 12:0
02:22 Rosenbloom picks off the jab thrown by Battling Gahee. 12:0
02:34 Rosenbloom is circling his opponent. 12:0
02:41 Gahee is trapped in the corner... 12:0
02:41 Rosenbloom slips in a jab to the body 14:0
02:51 Maxie Rosenbloom lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 16:0
02:56 * You can clearly see the swelling under Gahee's right eye. 16:0
03:00 It looks like Rosenbloom has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:0
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 16:1

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Battling Gahee got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ignacio Beristain's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Gahee is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Gahee is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Rosenbloom. 0:0
0:20 Gahee pushes Rosenbloom away. 0:0
0:25 Ignacio Beristain was livid with Gahee after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:30 Gahee just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:32 Rosenbloom throws the cross and scores to the head of Gahee. 2:0
0:46 Gahee just misses with a huge shot as Rosenbloom chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
0:48 Rosenbloom rips a hook to the body. 4:0
0:58 The fighters are at ring center... 4:0
0:58 Maxie Rosenbloom lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:0
01:10 Battling Gahee traps Rosenbloom in the corner! 6:0
01:14 Gahee looks to work the body, but Rosenbloom covers up nicely. 6:0
01:24 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:0
01:29 Rosenbloom is off target with that uppercut. 6:0
01:40 Not a lot on that hook to Rosenbloom's side, but it scored. 6:2
01:52 Maxie Rosenbloom slides into a neutral corner... 6:2
01:57 Gahee fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:2
02:10 Gahee grabs Rosenbloom's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Neumann has to force Gahee to let go. 6:2
02:15 Rosenbloom works his way free! 6:2
02:20 Gahee lands a stinging jab. 6:4
02:33 Gahee's misses as Rosenbloom backpedals away. 6:4
02:36 Rosenbloom feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 8:4
02:45 Rosenbloom brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:4
02:45 Rosenbloom misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 10:4
02:45 Gahee tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 10:4
02:50 Gahee's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 10:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 10:4

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Ignacio Beristain was extremely upbeat during the break with Gahee providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Gahee'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 Rosenbloom lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:0
0:18 Rosenbloom looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 2:0
0:26 Rosenbloom is holding... 2:0
0:38 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 2:0
0:38 The swelling around Battling Gahee's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:0
0:43 Maxie Rosenbloom doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:0
0:57 Gahee misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
01:15 Considering the clinch Rosenbloom has on Gahee it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Gahee pushes him away. 4:0
01:24 Neumann breaks them up... 4:0
01:33 Rosenbloom slips out of a corner, as Gahee attempts to trap him. 4:0
01:38 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:0
01:44 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:0
01:47 Battling Gahee retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:47 Rosenbloom gets in a hook to the body of Gahee. 6:0
01:51 Battling Gahee's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:0
01:57 Both fighters let their hands go with Rosenbloom coming out on top in that melee. 9:2
02:02 Gahee is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 9:2
02:14 Gahee 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. 9:2
02:22 Maxie Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:2
02:25 Gahee pins Rosenbloom in the corner! 9:2
02:25 Gahee finds a home for his jab, keeping Rosenbloom at bay. 9:4
02:42 Gahee dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Rosenbloom back on his heels! 9:8
02:42 Rosenbloom's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:8
03:00 Maxie Rosenbloom pins Gahee's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:8
03:00 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 9:8
03:00 Rosenbloom seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 10th and final round of this fight. 9:8

Fight Result

And here with the call is Joe Humphries

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

Ken Rudd, Canada scores the bout 98 to 92

Adelaide Byrd, United States scores the bout 100 to 90

Tim Wood, United States scores the bout 99 to 91

And your winner by unanimous decision Maxie Rosenbloom!!!


Score Cards

Ken Rudd Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 98
Battling Gahee 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 92

Adelaide Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Battling Gahee 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 90

Tim Wood Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 99
Battling Gahee 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 91

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 30 30 30 28 30 30 30 30 30 29 297
Battling Gahee 27 27 27 29 27 27 27 27 27 28 273


Statistics
Categories Maxie Rosenbloom Battling Gahee
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 9.00 1.30
Hooks / Round 12.60 1.30
Crosses / Round 3.70 1.80
Combinations / Round 6.00 1.30
Uppercuts / Round 7.10 2.70

Punches Landed / Round 38.40 8.40
Punches Missed / Round 43.80 46.60

Punching Accuracy 46.7% 15.3%

Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0

Support Bout
Michael Moorer vs Billy Fox

Fight info: Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2021-06-26, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Roger Tilleman (Belgium), Kenny Gray (United States) and Shafeeq Rashada (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 Moorer - Record: 2-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Fritz Sdunek - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Billy Fox - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Joe Souza

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:20 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:29 Michael Moorer whiffs with the combination. 0:0
0:42 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:47 Moorer backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:51 Moorer fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
01:03 Billy Fox is motioning with his gloves for Moorer to bring it on, but Fox is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 2:0
01:16 Moorer telegraphed that shot and Fox ducks under it easily. 2:0
01:18 Fox gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:2
01:33 Moorer throws a flurry of punches but Fox either blocks or slips them. 2:2
01:42 Both men look to measure one another. 2:2
01:50 Moorer can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
02:00 Moorer lands a cross to the body. 4:2
02:18 Moorer is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
02:27 Moorer smothers Fox's attack as Fox tries to get off some shots inside. 4:2
02:33 Fox takes a hard combination from Moorer 8:2
02:33 Fox appears to be stunned! 8:2
02:47 Fox ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 8:4
03:00 Fox plods forward. 8:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 8:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Montoya was extremely upbeat during the break with Moorer providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Moorer connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:11 Fox is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:20 Moorer tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:0
0:41 Fox lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Michael Moorer. 6:0
0:52 Moorer fires a shot, but it glances off Fox's shoulder. 6:0
0:59 Fox catches Michael Moorer coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:4
0:59 Moorer looks shaken! 6:4
01:13 Moorer lands a hard cross! 11:4
01:13 Fox is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 11:4
01:27 Moorer misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:4
01:34 The action slows for the moment. 11:4
01:38 Moorer gets off a quick combination to the body 13:4
01:47 Moorer rips a hook to the head. 15:4
01:51 A mouse has formed under Fox's left eye. 15:4
01:56 There's a wicked right by Moorer. He had some steam on that punch. 18:4
02:00 The swelling around Fox's left eye is worsening. 18:4
02:09 Moorer grabs and holds Fox... 18:4
02:14 Fox pushes Moorer away. 18:4
02:23 Moorer looks to work the body, but Fox covers up nicely. 18:4
02:30 Moorer is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 20:4
02:44 Moorer throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fox but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 20:4
02:56 Billy Fox is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 20:4
02:58 A nice combination to the body by Moorer. 23:4
03:00 There's the bell. Moorer wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 23:4

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Fox's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Fox received a pep talk from Tommy Brooks before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Fox'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
0:12 Moorer lands a devastating cross! 4:0
0:12 Fox suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:28 That was a violent straight left by Moorer! 8:0
0:28 Billy Fox is clutching his side! 8:0
0:38 The fighters are tangled up inside. Fox has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:2
0:54 Fox just landed a three punch combo! 8:6
0:54 Moorer is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 8:6
01:03 Moorer lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 11:6
01:08 That swelling under the left eye of Fox is definitely getting worse. 11:6
01:17 As high as Fox is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Moorer takes advantage of it. 11:6
01:28 Moorer wraps up Fox... Neither fighter will break... 11:6
01:40 Moorer pushes Fox away. 11:6
01:45 Both fighters take a half-step back. 11:6
01:48 Moorer finds a home for that debilitating hook. 14:6
01:57 Moorer doesn't have to look for Fox this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:6
02:00 Moorer doubles up to the body, though Fox seems unfazed. 16:6
02:04 Fox is nearly out on his feet and not defending himself at all, this fight has to be on the verge of being stopped. 16:6
02:14 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 16:6
02:18 Fox uses his shoulder to force Moorer out of the clinch. 16:6
02:30 Michael Moorer dances gracefully across the canvas 16:6
02:41 Moorer doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Fox's head? 20:6
02:41 Fox's knee almost touched the canvas... 20:6
02:45 Fox's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 20:6
02:56 Moorer doesn't connect with the uppercut. 20:6
03:00 Fox lands a solid cross! 20:11
03:00 Moorer seems to have been hurt by that punch! 20:11
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 21:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Drakulich motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Fox's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Billy Fox's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Fox wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Moorer's defense. 0:0
0:23 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:26 Some nice infighting ends with Fox getting an uppercut in. 0:2
0:35 Billy Fox tastes Moorer's jab 2:2
0:53 Fox misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:2
0:55 Moorer throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Fox 5:2
01:07 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 7:4
01:19 Moorer throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Fox. 10:4
01:24 Drakulich is right on top of the two fighters and he's looking into Fox's eyes. He's got to be thinking about stopping this bout. 10:4
01:24 There has to be something done about the swelling around Billy Fox's left eye as it continues to worsen. 10:4
01:41 Moorer lands a wicked hook! 14:4
01:41 Fox was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 14:4
01:49 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 14:4
02:01 Fox fires a left hand that Moorer takes high on the shoulder. 14:4
02:25 Moorer does a great job of moving as Fox tries to work inside. 14:4
02:45 Moorer picks off the jab thrown by Fox. 14:4
02:52 Moorer scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 18:4
02:52 Fox is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 18:4
02:56 * Fox is out on his feet. Drakulich leaps between the two fighters! It's over! Moorer wins on a TKO in Round 4. 18:4

Fight Result

Here's Damian Pinto with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:57 mark in Round 4 is...

Michael Moorer!


Score Cards

Roger Tilleman Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 10 10 10 30
Billy Fox 9 9 9 27

Kenny Gray Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 10 10 10 30
Billy Fox 9 9 9 27

Shafeeq Rashada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 10 10 10 30
Billy Fox 9 9 9 27

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 30 30 30 90
Billy Fox 27 27 27 81


Statistics
Categories Michael Moorer Billy Fox
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 8.00 2.25
Hooks / Round 6.25 3.50
Crosses / Round 7.25 4.25
Combinations / Round 6.50 1.75
Uppercuts / Round 6.50 1.75

Punches Landed / Round 34.50 13.50
Punches Missed / Round 64.50 57.50

Punching Accuracy 34.8% 19.0%

Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2

No cuts occured

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


Co-Feature
Bernard Hopkins vs Chad Dawson

Fight info: Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2021-06-26, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Sean Curtin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dalby Shirley (United States), Daniel Berger Fucs (Brazil) and Kenny Chevalier (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: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 3-4-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Nick Florio
In the blue corner: Chad Dawson - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Tony Rivera

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:15 Dawson holds his arms up in disgust as Hopkins holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:19 Curtin separates them. 0:0
0:26 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:38 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Dawson rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:48 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:51 A hard jab lands from Dawson 0:3
01:07 Hopkins just landed a three punch combo! 4:3
01:07 That's the shot Hopkins hoped to land! Dawson looks bad after that series of blows. 4:3
01:32 Dawson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hopkins. 4:3
01:39 Hopkins does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 7:3
01:56 Hopkins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:3
02:05 Dawson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:7
02:05 Hopkins was shaken by those blows! 7:7
02:18 Bernard Hopkins wings a big left hand at Dawson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:7
02:21 Dawson buries a straight left, followed by a solid right hook to the ribs. 7:10
02:29 Dawson doesn't have to look for Bernard Hopkins this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:10
02:37 Hopkins will tie a guy up if he has to. 7:10
02:46 Curtin separates the two... 7:10
02:55 Hopkins lands a hard uppercut! 12:10
02:55 Chad Dawson is staggered... 12:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 12:11

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Al Certo was really animated in Dawson's corner and Dawson was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Dawson flush! 4:0
0:12 Dawson was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:0
0:26 Hopkins scores with a winging right! Dawson's head snapped back violently with that punch! 9:0
0:26 That punch may have stunned Dawson momentarily. 9:0
0:40 Dawson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:0
0:55 Hopkins fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:0
0:57 The fighters are tangled up inside. Chad Dawson has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 9:2
01:13 Hopkins lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 11:2
01:31 Hopkins takes a hard combination from Dawson 11:6
01:31 Dawson has Hopkins in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 11:6
01:48 Hopkins whiffs with the jab. 11:6
01:54 Hopkins has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 11:6
02:06 Dawson is off target with that jab. 11:6
02:14 Dawson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:6
02:21 Dawson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:6
02:36 Hopkins cranks up the hook and connects to Dawson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 15:6
02:36 That was a beautiful shot, Dawson's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 15:6
02:40 A small mouse has formed under Dawson's right eye. 15:6
02:50 Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Dawson. 15:6
02:57 Dawson lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 15:8
03:00 Bernard Hopkins spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 16:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dawson looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Ace Miller not only gave Hopkins encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Chad Dawson. Now it's up to Hopkins to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Dawson scores with a glancing cross. 0:2
0:27 Chad Dawson has his arms wrapped around Hopkins... Now they separate. 0:2
0:36 Curtin is shouting at Dawson to break! 0:2
0:45 Hopkins lands a smashing hook! 4:2
0:45 Dawson was stunned by that blow! 4:2
0:54 Hopkins takes a hard cross to the chin from Dawson. 4:5
01:08 Dawson throws the hook and connects. 4:7
01:25 Bernard Hopkins can't score with short uppercut inside. Dawson got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:7
01:28 Dawson beats a tattoo on Hopkins's face with that three punch salvo! 4:10
01:45 Dawson misses wildly with the Hook. 4:10
01:47 Some good body work by Hopkins but not much on those punches. 6:10
02:00 Dawson is either lucky or has radar. Hopkins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:10
02:10 Dawson is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:12
02:32 Dawson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:17
02:32 Hopkins is gasping for air!! 6:17
02:46 Dawson fires a left hand that Bernard Hopkins takes high on the shoulder. 6:17
02:53 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:17
03:00 Hopkins is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:17
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:16

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Whatever Ace Miller said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hopkins has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:12 Chad Dawson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:27 Curtin tries to separate the boxers but Dawson has a vice-like grip on Hopkins. 0:0
0:36 Curtin has to break them apart. 0:0
0:57 Dawson quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
01:05 Dawson looks to work the body, but Hopkins covers up nicely. 0:0
01:11 Hopkins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:0
01:11 Dawson in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:0
01:25 Dawson catches Hopkins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:5
01:25 Hopkins is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:5
01:34 Dawson rips a hook to the body. 5:7
01:48 That punch actually went behind Hopkins's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Dawson. 5:7
02:03 Dawson clinches... Bernard Hopkins gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:7
02:12 Curtin separates the two... 5:7
02:21 Hopkins just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:12
02:21 Hopkins was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:12
02:30 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 5:12
02:33 Dawson is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Hopkins with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 5:15
02:38 There appears to be some minor swelling under Hopkins's right eye. 5:15
02:50 Chad Dawson's misses as Hopkins backpedals away. 5:15
02:52 Hopkins hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Dawson. 7:15
03:00 Hopkins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 7:15
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 7:15

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Dawson bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:22 Hopkins picks off the jab thrown by Dawson. 0:2
0:28 Hopkins lands a crushing hook! 4:2
0:28 Dawson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:2
0:43 Dawson throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Bernard Hopkins. 4:5
0:56 Dawson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:5
0:59 Hopkins gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:5
01:04 The swelling under Dawson's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 6:5
01:17 Dawson frees himself from Hopkins's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:5
01:25 Hopkins moves into a neutral corner. 6:5
01:30 Dawson swings...and misses. 6:5
01:36 Dawson takes a heavy hook downstairs. 10:5
01:36 Dawson is reeling.. 10:5
01:45 Dawson traps Hopkins in the corner! 10:5
01:50 Dawson fires a shot, but it glances off Hopkins's shoulder. 10:5
01:57 Dawson lands a hook to the ribs. 10:7
02:07 The fighters are back at ring center... 10:7
02:11 Bernard Hopkins looks for a breather; he grabs Dawson and holds on. Chad Dawson pushes Hopkins off and looks for an opening. 10:7
02:23 Hopkins and Dawson each take a step back. 10:7
02:29 Dawson backs into a neutral corner. 10:7
02:29 Hopkins lands consecutive blows to Dawson's midsection. 12:7
02:38 Dawson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 12:7
02:42 Hopkins ducks into an uppercut from Dawson. 12:9
02:47 Hopkins's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 12:9
02:55 Dawson has Hopkins pinned! 12:9
02:59 Dawson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 12:9
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Ace Miller seemed to pump up Hopkins between rounds. 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
0:06 The swelling on the face of Dawson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Dawson still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Hopkins picks off the combination by Dawson. 0:0
0:24 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:29 Hopkins is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Dawson. 0:0
0:34 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:41 Chad Dawson just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:48 Curtin is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:0
0:52 Dawson launches a strong uppercut that connects to Hopkins's jaw. 0:3
01:05 Dawson is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:3
01:15 Dawson bounces off the ropes, challenging Hopkins to come get him. 0:3
01:24 Dawson back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hopkins. 0:3
01:29 Dawson 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. 0:5
01:33 Hopkins's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:5
01:42 Dawson lands a vicious uppercut! 0:9
01:42 Hopkins looks stunned! 0:9
01:59 Hopkins pins Dawson's arms. Now they move apart. 0:9
02:04 Referee Curtin separates the two... 0:9
02:08 Both men look to measure one another. 0:9
02:16 Dawson throws a flurry of punches but Hopkins either blocks or slips them. 0:9
02:28 Hopkins made Dawson look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Dawson would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:9
02:35 Dawson has Bernard Hopkins trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:9
02:39 Dawson is holding on to Hopkins. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:9
02:44 Curtin has to separate the two... 0:9
02:48 Dawson likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Hopkins's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:11
03:00 Dawson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:16
03:00 Hopkins was hurt by those blows! 0:16
03:00 The swelling under Hopkins'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. 0:16
03:00 Dawson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 0:16
03:00 Dawson shows Hopkins his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 0:18

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dawson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Dawson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Certo's instructions work. 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
0:07 Dawson throws the cross and scores to the head of Hopkins. 0:2
0:24 Hopkins fires a volley of punches but Dawson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:2
0:31 Hopkins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:45 Dawson pins Hopkins's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:2
0:50 Referee Curtin steps in to break it up. 0:2
01:01 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. 0:2
01:04 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Curtin breaks them apart. 0:2
01:11 Hopkins lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:2
01:25 Hopkins slips out of a corner, as Dawson attempts to trap him. 2:2
01:29 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 2:2
01:32 Dawson has Hopkins cornered! 2:2
01:36 Chad Dawson fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 2:2
01:50 The fighters are tied up. Dawson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:2
01:55 The Referee breaks it up... 2:2
01:59 Curtin is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 2:2
02:06 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 2:2
02:15 Dawson works his way in and leans on Hopkins... 2:2
02:19 Curtin breaks them up... 2:2
02:41 Hopkins just can't find the range with that hook. 2:2
02:43 * Dawson is told to watch the low blows by Curtin. 2:5
02:56 Hopkins is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:5
03:00 Chad Dawson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:5
03:00 It looks like Dawson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:5
03:00 The action was nearly non-existant in that round and the crowd is non too happy about it. 3:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chad Dawson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Ace Miller was livid with Hopkins after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Dawson. 0:0
0:25 Hopkins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:28 Dawson sneaks home the left cross. 0:2
0:44 Hopkins is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Dawson can't throw punches, I guess. 0:2
0:53 * Hopkins is told to quit hitting on the break by Curtin. 0:2
01:07 Hopkins has Chad Dawson blocked in! 0:2
01:12 Hopkins lands a devastating hook! 4:2
01:12 Dawson is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
01:16 Dawson needs to catch his second wind... 4:2
01:21 Dawson is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:2
01:33 Dawson is pinned in his own corner... 4:2
01:37 Dawson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Bernard Hopkins tries vainly to score. 4:2
01:40 Dawson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:4
02:04 Hopkins is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Chad Dawson's defense. 4:4
02:09 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:4
02:17 Chad Dawson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:4
02:30 Hopkins just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Dawson with a sharp combination! 8:4
02:30 What a beautiful combination! Dawson might not survive this... 8:4
02:34 That swelling under the right eye of Dawson is definitely getting worse. 8:4
02:47 Hopkins is flicking the jab, trying to keep Dawson at long range. 8:4
02:52 Hopkins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:4
03:00 Hopkins moves into the left corner. 8:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 10:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hopkins and Dawson leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Bernard Hopkins'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 Dawson is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:24 Dawson pins Hopkins in the corner! 0:0
0:29 Dawson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hopkins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:35 Hopkins slides into the corner... 0:0
0:35 The cross scores for Dawson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:2
0:45 Bernard Hopkins retreats into the upper left corner. 0:2
0:45 Dawson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Bernard Hopkins 0:4
0:55 Hopkins scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:4
01:05 Dawson slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
01:09 Hopkins is clinching... Dawson is trying to free his gloves... They are under Hopkins's arms... 2:4
01:14 Hopkins uses his shoulder to force Dawson out of the clinch. 2:4
01:21 Hopkins backs into his own corner... 2:4
01:26 Dawson really buried that punch into Hopkins's ribs. 2:8
01:26 Hopkins is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:8
01:30 Hopkins's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:8
01:41 Dawson is literally dancing circles around Hopkins this round. 2:8
01:46 Dawson pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:10
01:59 Hopkins has Dawson trapped! 2:10
02:04 Hopkins misses wildly with the hook. 2:10
02:06 Dawson fires a punch over the jab of Hopkins and gets it in for points. 2:12
02:11 It looks like Hopkins and Chad Dawson are both starting to fatigue... 2:12
02:20 Dawson has freed himself from Hopkins. They move quickly to ring center. 2:12
02:30 That was a violent straight right by Hopkins! 6:12
02:30 That series of punches rocked Dawson and he looks to be in trouble. 6:12
02:34 The sting is starting to go from Dawson's punches... 6:12
02:34 Hopkins is fading... 6:12
02:34 Dawson's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 9. 6:12
02:40 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Hopkins lands a short uppercut to the chin of Chad Dawson. 8:12
02:56 Bernard Hopkins telegraphed that shot and Dawson ducks under it easily. 8:12
03:00 Hopkins misses with that punch. 8:12
03:00 Chad Dawson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:12
03:00 The Referee has to get between Hopkins and Dawson as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 7:14

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
0:06 Dawson received a pep talk from Al Certo before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 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
0:06 The swelling on the face of Dawson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Dawson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Hopkins dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Dawson back on his heels! 4:0
0:11 How is Dawson standing after that? 4:0
0:16 The swelling under Dawson's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:0
0:25 Dawson just comes up short with the hook. 4:0
0:41 Hopkins lands a wicked uppercut! 8:0
0:41 Dawson is reeling after that shot! 8:0
0:55 Hopkins lands a hard cross! 12:0
0:55 Dawson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:0
0:59 The swelling is increasing around Dawson's right. 12:0
01:12 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:0
01:14 Dawson continues to pop the jab 12:2
01:28 Hopkins backs into the lower right corner. 12:2
01:32 Dawson is holding... 12:2
01:37 Curtin separates the two fighters. 12:2
01:41 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 12:2
01:49 Hopkins throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 12:2
01:55 Dawson is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 12:2
02:23 Dawson wraps up Hopkins. 12:2
02:28 Hopkins pushes Dawson away. 12:2
02:44 Dawson does a great job of moving as Hopkins tries to work inside. 12:2
03:00 Dawson pins Hopkins's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 12:2
03:00 Now they break clean. 12:2
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 13:1

Fight Result

Here's Frank Shain with the call...

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

Daniel Berger Fucs, Brazil scores the bout 96 to 95 for Chad Dawson

Dalby Shirley, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even

Kenny Chevalier, United States scores the bout 97 to 95 for...

...Chad Dawson

The winner by majority decision is Chad Dawson!


Score Cards

Dalby Shirley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bernard Hopkins 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 95
Chad Dawson 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 95

Daniel Berger Fucs Round Total
Brazil 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bernard Hopkins 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 95
Chad Dawson 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 96

Kenny Chevalier Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 95
Chad Dawson 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 97

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bernard Hopkins 29 30 27 27 30 27 28 30 27 30 285
Chad Dawson 28 27 30 30 29 30 30 27 30 27 288


Statistics
Categories Bernard Hopkins Chad Dawson
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 3.20 4.00
Hooks / Round 2.70 4.30
Crosses / Round 4.00 4.40
Combinations / Round 1.90 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.60 3.50

Punches Landed / Round 14.40 20.20
Punches Missed / Round 53.10 57.20

Punching Accuracy 21.3% 26.1%

Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

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

Main Event
Ezzard Charles vs Harry Greb

Fight info: Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2021-06-26, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Bill Clancy, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jerry Griffin (United States), Oren Shellenberger (United States) and Alfred Asaro (France), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 7-0-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Valle - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
In the blue corner: Harry Greb - Record: 7-0-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Greb is trying to free his gloves from under Charles's gloves. 0:0
0:18 Clancy steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:28 Charles is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:30 Greb scores with a damaging cross. 0:3
0:44 Greb lands a strong cross! 0:7
0:44 Charles appears shaken by that punch! 0:7
0:54 Greb throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:9
01:08 Charles approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Greb any room to breathe. 0:9
01:41 Charles shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Harry Greb flush! 4:9
01:41 Greb seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:9
01:55 Charles tries to drop the right hand over the top but Greb ducks under it. 4:9
02:02 Greb lands a strong hook! 4:13
02:02 Charles is hurt! 4:13
02:12 Charles scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:13
02:23 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Greb and Charles! 8:15
02:32 Greb doesn't have to look for Ezzard Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:15
02:40 Charles really buried that punch into Greb's ribs. 12:15
02:40 That series of punches rocked Greb and he looks to be in trouble. 12:15
02:51 Charles splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 14:15
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 14:16

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Charles and Greb leave their corners. 0:0
0:16 Greb slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:20 Victor Valle seemed to pump up Charles between rounds. 0:0
0:21 Ezzard Charles gets in a short cross to the body. 2:0
0:30 Charles lands a rapier like jab to the head of Greb 4:0
0:44 Charles shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Greb. 4:0
0:48 Charles's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:57 Ezzard Charles misses with that combination. 4:0
01:05 Greb's finds a home on Ezzard Charles's jaw. 4:2
01:14 Charles scores with a piston-like jab. 7:2
01:23 Fighters are exchanging blows! Charles scored more on that exchange. 10:4
01:34 Charles scores with a classic left-right combination. 13:4
01:47 Charles fires a light jab to the stomach 15:4
01:59 Ezzard Charles doubles up to the body, though Greb seems unfazed. 17:4
02:12 Greb usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Charles tries vainly to score. 17:4
02:15 Greb gets the cross through Charles's guard. 17:6
02:28 Greb just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 21:6
02:28 Greb was shaken by those blows! 21:6
02:38 Charles digs two shots to the body and then rips Greb with a short uppercut on the inside. 24:6
02:52 Greb is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Charles a decent target to shoot for. 24:6
02:56 Charles's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 24:6
03:00 Charles ties up Greb... 24:6
03:00 Charles finally lets go of Greb. 24:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 25:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Greb's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Joe Byrd was really animated in Greb's corner and Greb was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Charles ties up Greb. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:20 Clancy moves them apart. 0:0
0:42 Harry Greb misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:53 Charles wings a big left hand at Greb but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:55 Greb slips inside and lands a hook. 0:2
01:04 As high as Charles is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Greb takes advantage of it. 0:2
01:11 Charles charges in but Greb avoids the rush. 0:2
01:16 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:2
01:20 Charles's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:2
01:44 Charles lands a wicked hook! 6:2
01:44 Greb appears to be stunned! 6:2
01:57 The fighters are tied up. Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:2
02:02 Now they break clean. 6:2
02:07 Not a lot on that hook to Greb's side, but it scored. 8:2
02:19 The crowd comes to it's feet as Greb and Charles engage in a furious exchange. 10:4
02:33 Charles tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Greb. 10:4
02:47 Charles is holding on to Greb. He seems to be taking a breather. 10:4
02:59 Clancy breaks them up... 10:4
03:00 Greb traps Ezzard Charles's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 10:4
03:00 Clancy pries them apart. 10:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 3. 10:3

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Charles received a pep talk from Victor Valle before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 These guys are really going at it but Greb looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:2
0:26 Charles clamps Greb's arms to his side and holds on until Clancy breaks the hold. 3:2
0:35 Greb pushes Charles away. 3:2
0:40 Charles throws a punch and lands. Harry Greb scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 5:4
0:53 Greb lands a crushing cross! 5:8
0:53 Charles is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:8
01:12 Harry Greb glances a hook off Charles's side. 5:10
01:27 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:10
01:29 Charles slips in a jab to the body 7:10
01:46 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 7:10
01:54 Greb doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 7:10
02:07 Charles smothers Harry Greb's attack with a clinch! 7:10
02:16 Referee Clancy steps in to break it up. 7:10
02:26 Harry Greb grabs Charles. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 7:10
02:30 The Referee breaks it up... 7:10
02:39 Greb has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Charles. 7:10
02:44 Referee Clancy separates the two... 7:10
02:49 Greb flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 7:12
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Charles got some great advice from Victor Valle between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:13 Charles drops the right hand flush on Greb's chin! 5:0
0:13 Greb staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 5:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 5:0
0:22 The fighters are tangled up inside. Charles has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 7:0
0:22 Charles takes a long look at Harry Greb to see if he's playing possum. Charles is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Harry Greb. 7:0
0:31 Upstairs and downstairs! Charles lands two quick blows and then moves away from Greb's counters. 9:0
0:31 Charles won't want to let Greb off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 9:0
0:44 Charles connects with a violent combination! 14:0
0:44 Greb is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 14:0
01:02 Oh!!! Charles unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 18:0
01:02 Greb is staggered... 18:0
01:10 Charles shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 20:0
01:10 Harry Greb is dazed as Charles looks to put him away! 20:0
01:24 Circling left, Charles looks for an opening to fire a shot at Harry Greb. 20:0
01:29 Greb's jab is fast and accurate. 20:2
01:42 Charles lands a hard uppercut! 25:2
01:42 Greb was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 25:2
01:57 Charles comes in low. Greb puts a headlock on him. Clancy knocks Greb's arm off Charles's head. 25:2
02:01 * Greb lands a solid body shot. Clancy steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Greb can't believe the call and neither can we. 25:2
02:01 Clancy moves in to break the clinch. 25:2
02:14 Charles looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Greb. 25:2
02:18 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 25:2
02:21 Greb throws the hook and connects. 25:4
02:35 Greb is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 25:4
02:40 Charles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Greb on the end of that punch. 27:4
02:52 Harry Greb sneaks home the right cross. 27:6
03:00 Ezzard Charles is clinching. Clancy better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 27:6
03:00 Charles and Harry Greb each take a step back. 27:6
03:00 Greb breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 5 ends. 29:6

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Clancy motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Victor Valle said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Charles has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:12 Charles wraps his arms around Greb. 0:0
0:21 Greb tries to get free... Here comes Clancy to break them up... 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:30 Charles tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:35 A cross lands for Charles. Greb didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:48 There's a straight right by Charles! 7:0
0:48 Greb looks shaken! 7:0
01:00 Ezzard Charles throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 9:0
01:13 Charles is stalking his opponent. 9:0
01:18 Charles lands a stinging jab. 11:0
01:32 Charles cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Greb had his elbows tucked in nicely. 11:0
01:34 Greb drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 11:3
01:50 Charles plods forward. 11:3
02:02 Ezzard Charles looks for a breather; he grabs Greb and holds on. Greb pushes Charles off and looks for an opening. 11:3
02:11 * Clancy cautions Charles for striking with his his shoulder. 11:3
02:32 Harry Greb smothers Charles's attack as Charles tries to get off some shots inside. 11:3
02:40 Ezzard Charles scores with a quick hook to the head of Harry Greb after Greb missed with a wild shot of his own. 13:3
02:54 Ezzard Charles pins Greb's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 13:3
02:59 Referee Clancy has to separate the two... 13:3
03:00 Clancy yells at the fighters to separate but Charles and Greb are a tangle of arms. 13:3
03:00 Clancy has to break them apart. 13:3
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 13:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Victor Valle not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Greb. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Charles lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:12 Greb looks stunned! 4:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:27 Charles leans on the ropes and motions for Greb to come in. 4:0
0:35 There's the uppercut from Charles. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:0
0:44 Greb scores with a nice right cross. 6:2
01:02 Charles continues to follow Greb about the ring. 6:2
01:10 Greb eats some nasty leather as Charles strings his shots together nicely. That was a brutal three punch combo! 9:2
01:10 Greb tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 9:2
01:22 Greb bulls his way in, landing an uppercut to the body of Charles. 9:4
01:31 Charles flicks a jab to Greb's stomach 11:4
01:44 Both fighters are flailing away but Charles is definitely landing the better punches. 14:6
01:56 These guys are really going at it but Greb looks to be getting the worse of it. 17:8
02:14 Greb takes a heavy combination downstairs. 21:8
02:14 Greb appears shaken by those punches! 21:8
02:23 Harry Greb drills Charles with a left and right and another left. 21:10
02:33 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 21:10
02:41 Charles bores in determined to maul Harry Greb 21:10
02:47 Both men look to measure one another. 21:10
02:53 Greb lands a hook to the ribs. 21:12
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 22:13

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Greb voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:12 Greb is starting to fatigue... 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:16 Greb's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:21 Greb takes a hard combination from Charles 4:0
0:21 That shot landed square and Greb felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:30 Greb is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:38 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Harry Greb. 4:0
0:44 Charles throws a crushing right to Greb's jaw! 8:0
0:44 What a devastating shot, Greb looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 8:0
0:59 Charles looks to work the body, but Greb covers up nicely. 8:0
01:22 * Greb lands a perfect hook and Charles slumps to the canvas! 8:0
01:25 Clancy begins the count... 8:9
01:25 1... 8:9
01:26 2... 8:9
01:27 3... 8:9
01:28 Charles rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 8:9
01:29 5... 8:9
01:30 6... 8:9
01:31 7... 8:9
01:32 8... 8:9
01:32 * Charles is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 8:9
01:32 Clancy is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 8:9
01:32 Greb has Charles hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Greb is. 8:9
01:49 * Greb lands a sweet combination Charles stumbles back and down he goes. What a knockdown! 8:9
01:51 The count begins... 8:18
01:51 1... 8:18
01:52 2... 8:18
01:53 3... 8:18
01:54 4... 8:18
01:55 5... 8:18
01:56 6... 8:18
01:57 7... 8:18
01:58 8... 8:18
01:58 * Charles finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 8:18
01:58 Clancy wipes off Charles's gloves and waves the fighters together. 8:18
01:58 Charles is definitely in trouble. Greb needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 8:18
02:12 Greb swings...and misses. 8:18
02:18 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 8:18
02:22 Greb misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:18
02:33 Greb fires and misses. 8:18
02:45 Greb fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:18
02:51 Greb traps Charles in the corner! 8:18
02:56 Harry Greb pummels Ezzard Charles, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 8:23
02:56 That blow connected solidly to the head of Charles and he is stunned! 8:23
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 8:25

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 9, we will see if Greb can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:18 Greb lands a hard hook! 0:5
0:18 Charles looks shaken! 0:5
0:23 Greb is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:5
0:28 Charles traps Greb in the corner! 0:5
0:32 Charles cranks up the hook and connects to Greb's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:5
0:32 Greb looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:5
0:41 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 5:5
0:46 That was a violent straight right by Greb! 5:9
0:46 Charles was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:9
0:50 Charles is starting to suck wind... 5:9
0:55 Greb digs a short hook to ribs of Charles. 5:11
01:09 Charles has freed himself from Greb. They move quickly to ring center. 5:11
01:22 Greb 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. 5:11
01:26 Charles appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:11
01:49 Greb wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 5:13
02:10 Charles is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Greb. 5:13
02:10 Charles appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 5:13
02:14 Charles moves into the lower corner. 5:13
02:14 Greb flicks a lead right to the head of Charles. 5:15
02:28 Greb tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 5:15
02:35 And Greb tastes the power of a huge cross from Charles! 9:15
02:35 Greb is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:15
02:53 * Greb absorbs a wicked hook to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 9:15
02:56 Clancy positions himself over Greb and starts the count.. 17:15
02:56 1... 17:15
02:57 2... 17:15
02:58 3... 17:15
02:59 4... 17:15
03:00 * Greb is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Clancy moves in to wipe his gloves. 17:15
03:00 This bout will continue as Clancy signals to both men to fight. 17:15
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:15
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 18:17

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Ezzard Charles is challenging Greb to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:17 Clancy has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:22 Ezzard Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Victor Valle's instructions work. 0:0
0:27 Harry Greb feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:31 Greb shoots the jab into the chest of Charles. 0:2
0:36 Neither fighter has much left... 0:2
0:48 Greb brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:2
0:58 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:2
01:01 Greb has Charles cornered! 0:2
01:05 Greb throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:2
01:08 Charles lands a short uppercut in close. 2:2
01:18 Greb splits Charles's gloves with an uppercut. 2:4
01:27 Charles tries a hook but Greb blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:6
01:32 Greb eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 2:6
01:39 Harry Greb lets a quick hook go, catching Charles moving in. 2:8
01:51 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Greb. 4:11
02:05 Charles slides into the corner... 4:11
02:05 Greb lands the lead cross. 4:13
02:14 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Greb lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Charles. 4:15
02:34 Harry Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:15
02:41 Greb has Charles trapped in the upper neutral corner... 4:15
02:46 Harry Greb misses wildly with the hook. 4:15
02:52 There's a hard shot off the top of Greb's head! 8:15
02:52 How is Greb standing after that? 8:15
03:00 Greb pushes Charles then steps away from him. 8:15
03:00 Charles appears to have this fight under control. 8:15
03:00 Round 10 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:17

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Greb is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:22 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:22 Those punches hurt Greb and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:39 Ezzard Charles lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 6:0
0:48 Greb is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 6:2
01:03 Greb lands a jab to Charles's midsection 6:4
01:13 Charles misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:4
01:25 * Clancy motions to Greb to keep his punches up. 8:6
01:25 * Clancy is deducting a point from Greb who was already losing the round! 8:6
01:49 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:6
01:52 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:6
01:56 Charles scores with a quick one-two to Greb's midsection 10:6
02:05 The fighters are at ring center... 10:6
02:10 Look out! That was a straight right by Greb! 10:10
02:10 Charles is suddenly in trouble! 10:10
02:26 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Greb fails to score inside. 10:10
02:32 Ezzard Charles lands a vicious uppercut! 15:10
02:32 Greb looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 15:10
02:37 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Greb's right eye. 15:10
02:54 Greb and Ezzard Charles are in a clinch, Clancy hollers at them to break and start fighting. 15:10
03:00 Greb pushes Charles away. 15:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 15:10

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Joe Byrd felt Greb lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:08 Charles backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:08 A straight cross from Greb gets through Charles's guard. 0:2
0:20 Some nice infighting ends with Charles getting an uppercut in. 2:2
0:37 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 2:2
0:49 Charles is holding Greb tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:2
0:58 Clancy is shouting at Ezzard Charles to break! 2:2
01:07 Harry Greb fires a shot, but it glances off Charles's shoulder. 2:2
01:14 Charles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Harry Greb back on his heels! 6:2
01:14 Greb's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:2
01:28 Charles works free! He backs to ring center, with Greb following. 6:2
01:35 Ezzard Charles lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:2
01:52 Charles just landed a devastating three punch combo! 13:2
01:52 Greb was hurt by those blows! 13:2
01:57 The swelling around Greb's right eye is worsening. 13:2
02:06 Charles tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 13:2
02:11 Charles has Greb trapped! 13:2
02:11 Ezzard Charles scores to the body with a jab 15:2
02:20 Charles has Harry Greb blocked in! 15:2
02:20 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 17:4
02:46 Charles fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 19:4
03:00 He seems to have done enough to win this fight. 19:4
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round ends. 21:4

Fight Result

We go to the ring where J.D. Lyons is ready with the call...

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

Oren Shellenberger, United States scores the bout 113 to 111 for Ezzard Charles

Jerry Griffin, United States scores the bout 112 to 112 - even

Alfred Asaro, France scores the bout 114 to 110 for...

...Ezzard Charles

The winner and new WBC light heavyweight champion by majority decision is Ezzard Charles!


Score Cards

Jerry Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 7 10 9 10 10 112
Harry Greb 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 8 9 112

Oren Shellenberger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 7 10 9 10 10 113
Harry Greb 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 8 10 8 9 111

Alfred Asaro Round Total
France 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 7 10 9 10 10 114
Harry Greb 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 8 10 8 9 110

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 27 30 29 27 30 29 29 21 30 27 30 30 339
Harry Greb 30 27 28 30 27 28 28 30 24 30 24 27 333


Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Harry Greb
Knockdowns scored 1 2

Jabs / Round 5.75 4.25
Hooks / Round 5.67 4.50
Crosses / Round 5.08 4.75
Combinations / Round 6.58 3.92
Uppercuts / Round 7.08 5.25

Punches Landed / Round 30.17 22.67
Punches Missed / Round 20.25 30.67

Punching Accuracy 59.8% 42.5%

Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1

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

No cuts occured

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

[armageto]

Good fight read between Greb & Charles.

Just when it looked like Hopkins turned the corner.

[p4p1]

Good fight read between Greb & Charles.

Just when it looked like Hopkins turned the corner.

Might be FOTY.

[gilgamesh]

Greb is damn sure always dangerous. I'm happy that Charles was able to dig deep and find a way to come out ahead.

[p4p1]

Greb is damn sure always dangerous. I'm happy that Charles was able to dig deep and find a way to come out ahead.

I feel the opposite.