Opening Bout
Gene Tunney vs Gus Lesnevich
Fight info: Hansehalle, Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 2021-06-26, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Laurence Cole, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ramon Cerdan (Argentina), Donald Balas (United States) and Roger Tilleman (Belgium), 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: Gene Tunney - Record: 6-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Gus Lesnevich - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Manny Seamon - Cut Man: Ted Walker
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:11 Lesnevich and Gene Tunney are in a clinch, Cole hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:15 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:25 Gene Tunney frees himself from Lesnevich's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:0
0:38 Lesnevich picks off the uppercut by Tunney. 0:0
0:53 Tunney is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
01:08 Lesnevich slides along the far ropes. 0:0
01:13 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
01:16 Lesnevich sneaks home the right cross. 0:2
01:26 Lesnevich is trapped in Tunney's corner... 0:2
01:26 Tunney scores with a punishing jab 3:2
01:40 Tunney lands a devastating jab! 7:2
01:40 Lesnevich was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 7:2
01:57 Tunney wraps his arms around Lesnevich. 7:2
02:01 Cole pries them apart. 7:2
02:11 There's a straight right by Tunney! 11:2
02:11 That shot landed square and Lesnevich felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 11:2
02:29 Lesnevich 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. 11:2
02:41 Tunney fires a left hand that Lesnevich takes high on the shoulder. 11:2
02:48 Lesnevich lands consecutive blows to Gene Tunney's midsection. 11:4
02:57 Lesnevich backs into a neutral corner. 11:4
03:00 Gene Tunney just can't find the range with that uppercut. 11:4
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 13:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:09 Tunney gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Gus Lesnevich with an uppercut. 2:0
0:18 Lesnevich's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:18 Lesnevich has Tunney trapped! 2:0
0:22 Circling left, Lesnevich looks for an opening to fire a shot at Gene Tunney. 2:0
0:31 Tunney retreats into the right corner. 2:0
0:31 Lesnevich shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:2
0:43 Gus Lesnevich flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:4
0:57 Tunney is blocked in his own corner... 2:4
01:01 * Lesnevich has been shaking his hand ever since he landed that last punch. He may have hurt it... 2:4
01:10 Lesnevich moves into the right corner. 2:4
01:14 Tunney just misses with a huge shot as Lesnevich chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:4
01:16 Lesnevich forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Tunney. 2:6
01:36 Lesnevich is either lucky or has radar. Tunney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:6
01:49 Lesnevich dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gene Tunney back on his heels! 2:10
01:49 Tunney seems to have been hurt by that punch! 2:10
02:04 The fighters are tied up. Lesnevich tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:10
02:08 The Referee breaks it up... 2:10
02:14 Lesnevich's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:12
02:26 Lesnevich is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:14
02:36 Gus Lesnevich's finds a home on Tunney's jaw. 2:16
02:49 Lesnevich throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:16
02:56 Lesnevich is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:16
03:00 Tunney fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:16
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 2:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:06 Lesnevich got some great advice from Ted Walker between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:12 Lesnevich is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:14 Tunney goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 3:0
0:29 Lesnevich is clinching... Gene Tunney is trying to free his gloves... They are under Lesnevich's arms... 3:0
0:34 Cole has to separate the two... 3:0
0:42 Lesnevich rips a hook to the head. 3:2
01:05 Lesnevich misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:2
01:15 Tunney pins Lesnevich in the corner! 3:2
01:15 Gene Tunney scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 5:2
01:30 Lesnevich lands the lead cross. 5:4
01:54 Tunney has Lesnevich cornered! 5:4
01:58 Tunney wraps up Lesnevich. 5:4
02:07 Tunney finally lets go of Lesnevich. 5:4
02:17 Lesnevich ties up Tunney. 5:4
02:26 Lesnevich pushes Tunney away. 5:4
02:30 Lesnevich's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:4
02:38 Lesnevich throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tunney but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:4
02:40 Tunney scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 7:4
02:50 Tunney takes a cross to the head from Lesnevich. 7:6
03:00 Lesnevich traps Tunney in the corner! 7:6
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney and Lesnevich square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Kenny Adams was really animated in Tunney's corner and Tunney was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Lesnevich fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:14 Tunney's jab connects to Lesnevich's head 2:0
0:23 The action is at ring center. 2:0
0:23 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 4:2
0:36 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:2
0:39 Tunney has Lesnevich trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:2
0:39 Tunney goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 7:2
0:48 Lesnevich moves into a neutral corner. 7:2
0:48 Not much steam behind Tunney's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 9:2
01:00 The fighters are at ring center... 9:2
01:00 Tunney lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 11:2
01:16 Lesnevich has Tunney blocked in! 11:2
01:30 Lesnevich just comes up short with the cross. 11:2
01:32 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Gene Tunney can land a solid one. 13:2
01:45 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:2
01:53 Tunney works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 13:2
02:00 Lesnevich has Tunney pinned! 13:2
02:05 Lesnevich leaves the jab just short. 13:2
02:07 Tunney connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 15:2
02:21 Lesnevich wraps up Tunney... Neither fighter will break... 15:2
02:26 Referee Cole has to separate the two... 15:2
02:35 Lesnevich is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Tunney a decent target to shoot for. 15:2
02:39 Lesnevich is keeping away from the ropes. 15:2
02:44 Lesnevich traps Tunney's gloves under his arms, forcing Cole to break them up. 15:2
02:56 Cole separates them. 15:2
03:00 Lesnevich whiffs with the hook. 15:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 16:0
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lesnevich looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:21 Tunney grabs Lesnevich. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:30 Cole moves them apart. 0:0
0:47 Gene Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Lesnevich fails to score inside. 0:0
0:53 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
01:01 Lesnevich moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Tunney. 0:0
01:17 Tunney fires a lead right that Lesnevich manages to avoid. 0:0
01:24 Tunney backs into the left corner. 0:0
01:24 Lesnevich misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:2
01:33 Lesnevich scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Tunney. 0:4
01:50 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:4
01:54 That punch actually went behind Lesnevich's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tunney. 0:4
02:20 Lesnevich retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
02:20 Those were mostly arm punches from Tunney but several got through. 2:4
02:30 Gene Tunney eats a jab from Lesnevich 2:6
02:51 Lesnevich looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:6
03:00 Tunney is giving Lesnevich a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:6
03:00 The round ends and the crowd isn't hesitating to let the fighters know that it's not pleased with the lack of action. 2:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:12 Tunney scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:12 Lesnevich was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:21 Kenny Adams seemed to pump up Tunney between rounds. 4:0
0:27 Lesnevich grabs Tunney again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:0
0:39 * Cole cautions Tunney for striking with his his shoulder. 4:0
0:58 Lesnevich tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tunney blocks it. 4:0
01:00 The cross scores for Tunney. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:0
01:13 Gene Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:21 Lesnevich misses with that punch. 6:0
01:23 Tunney bangs a right cross off the face of Lesnevich. 8:0
01:33 Tunney is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 10:3
01:51 Tunney picks off the jab thrown by Lesnevich. 10:3
02:02 Lesnevich continues to follow Tunney about the ring. 10:3
02:11 Lesnevich is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Tunney can't throw punches, I guess. 10:3
02:23 Lesnevich uses his shoulder to force Tunney out of the clinch. 10:3
02:28 Both fighters take a half-step back. 10:3
02:35 Gus Lesnevich patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Tunney little room to move. 10:3
02:47 Lesnevich 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. 10:3
02:51 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 10:3
02:55 Lesnevich throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Tunney's jaw. 10:5
03:00 Lesnevich misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:5
03:00 Gene Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:5
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 10:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tunney's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Ted Walker said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Lesnevich has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:12 Lesnevich pins Tunney's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:16 Tunney tries to get free... Here comes Cole to break them up... 0:0
0:24 Gene Tunney is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Lesnevich shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:33 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:2
0:33 Lesnevich feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:4
0:43 Lesnevich glances a hook off Tunney's side. 0:6
0:56 Lesnevich tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tunney. 0:6
01:03 Both men look to measure one another. 0:6
01:15 Cole is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:6
01:19 Tunney slides into the corner... 0:6
01:23 Lesnevich smothers Tunney's attack with a clinch! 0:6
01:28 Cole has to break them apart. 0:6
01:45 * Tunney just landed a short, clean combination that caught Lesnevich flush. Lesnevich dropped like he'd been shot. 0:6
01:48 Cole crouches over Lesnevich as he starts the count 9:6
01:48 1... 9:6
01:49 2... 9:6
01:50 3... 9:6
01:51 4... 9:6
01:52 5... 9:6
01:53 Lesnevich lurches to his feet at the count of 6 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 9:6
01:54 7... 9:6
01:55 8... 9:6
01:55 * Lesnevich beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 9:6
01:55 Cole wipes Lesnevich's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Lesnevich nods his head and the action resumes. 9:6
01:55 That last punch by Tunney just turned Lesnevich's legs to Jell-O! Lesnevich did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Tunney moves in for the kill. 9:6
02:09 Tunney doesn't connect with the uppercut. 9:6
02:20 Tunney is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Lesnevich to chase him. 9:6
02:32 Tunney fires and misses. 9:6
02:44 Gene Tunney fires a shot, but it glances off Lesnevich's shoulder. 9:6
02:54 Lesnevich gets the cross through Tunney's guard. 9:8
03:00 Tunney slides along the far ropes. 9:8
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 10:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lesnevich was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Tunney slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 Gus Lesnevich lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:11 Lesnevich has Tunney in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:4
0:20 Lesnevich got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Walker's instructions work. 0:4
0:22 Tunney lands a stinging jab. 2:4
0:33 Tunney traps Lesnevich in the corner! 2:4
0:38 Lesnevich does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tunney's punches in close. 2:4
0:45 Lesnevich retreats into the right corner. 2:4
0:50 Lesnevich tries to muscle inside but Tunney clinches him. 2:4
01:02 Cole separates the two fighters. 2:4
01:06 Tunney brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:4
01:11 Tunney lands a vicious uppercut! 7:4
01:11 Tunney has Lesnevich in trouble after that punch! 7:4
01:19 Lesnevich is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:4
01:27 Tunney wings a big left hand at Lesnevich but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:4
01:34 Lesnevich shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tunney flush! 7:8
01:34 Tunney was staggered by those punches... 7:8
01:38 Lesnevich is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 7:8
01:46 Tunney bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:8
01:50 Lesnevich is starting to suck wind... 9:8
01:58 Tunney tastes Lesnevich's jab 9:10
02:07 Tunney doesn't have to look for Lesnevich this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:10
02:15 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Gus Lesnevich digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Tunney. 9:12
02:27 Tunney lands a flurry to the ribs of Lesnevich. 11:12
02:38 Lesnevich seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:12
02:41 Not a lot on that hook to Tunney's side, but it scored. 11:14
02:59 Lesnevich fires a volley of punches but Tunney was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:14
03:00 It looks like Tunney has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:14
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Kenny Adams knows Tunney lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Lesnevich moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Tunney throws the cross and scores to the head of Lesnevich. 2:0
0:17 Lesnevich is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:21 Tunney has been throwing the uppercut and scoring with it all night as he lands yet another short punch inside. 4:0
0:34 Tunney is forced into his own corner... 4:0
0:38 Lesnevich just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tunney with a sharp combination! 4:4
0:38 Tunney is out on his feet after that violent combination! 4:4
0:56 Lesnevich fires and misses. 4:4
01:10 Tunney is holding on to Lesnevich. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:4
01:19 Cole separates the two... 4:4
01:27 Tunney goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:4
01:43 Lesnevich fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:4
01:53 Lesnevich pins Tunney in the corner! 6:4
01:58 Lesnevich has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 6:4
02:02 Cole moves in to break the clinch. 6:4
02:07 The action slows for the moment. 6:4
02:15 Lesnevich misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:4
02:18 Tunney lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 8:4
02:22 The sting is starting to go from Lesnevich's punches... 8:4
02:27 Tunney is trapped in his own corner... 8:4
02:32 Lesnevich lands a crushing hook! 8:8
02:32 Tunney is staggered... 8:8
02:49 Tunney smothers Lesnevich's attack as Lesnevich tries to get off some shots inside. 8:8
02:59 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:8
03:00 Lesnevich telegraphed that shot and Tunney ducks under it easily. 8:8
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 8:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 Ted Walker not only gave Lesnevich encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tunney. Now it's up to Lesnevich to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Lesnevich scores with consecutive blows to the body of Gene Tunney. 0:2
0:24 Tunney pins Lesnevich's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:2
0:36 Referee Cole separates the two... 0:2
0:50 Gus Lesnevich feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:2
0:55 Lesnevich lets a quick hook go, catching Tunney moving in. 0:4
01:17 Gus Lesnevich just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:4
01:19 Tunney fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:4
01:35 Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 2:4
01:35 Lesnevich scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:6
01:54 Tunney takes a hard combination from Lesnevich 2:10
01:54 Lesnevich just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:10
02:08 Lesnevich tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:10
02:20 Cole tries to separate the boxers but Tunney has a vice-like grip on Lesnevich. 2:10
02:32 Referee Cole steps in to break it up. 2:10
02:49 Tunney pins Lesnevich's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:10
02:58 Tunney shoves Lesnevich away. 2:10
03:00 Tunney has Lesnevich trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 2:10
03:00 Tunney ties up Gus Lesnevich... 2:10
03:00 Cole separates the two... 2:10
03:00 Tunney appears to have this fight under control. 2:10
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 2:9
Fight Result
Let's go to Frank Shain for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Ramon Cerdan, Argentina scores the bout 96 to 93
Donald Balas, United States scores the bout 96 to 93
Roger Tilleman, Belgium scores the bout 96 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Gene Tunney!!!
Ramon Cerdan Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 96
Gus Lesnevich 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 9 10 93
Donald Balas Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 96
Gus Lesnevich 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 9 10 93
Roger Tilleman Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 96
Gus Lesnevich 9 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 9 10 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 27 288
Gus Lesnevich 27 30 27 27 30 27 24 30 27 30 279
Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Gus Lesnevich
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.60 3.80
Hooks / Round 4.10 4.50
Crosses / Round 4.20 3.20
Combinations / Round 2.50 3.70
Uppercuts / Round 2.90 4.40
Punches Landed / Round 17.30 19.60
Punches Missed / Round 36.80 65.70
Punching Accuracy 32.0% 23.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 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
Bob Foster vs Julio Gonzalez
Fight info: Hansehalle, Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 2021-06-26, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Ackerman (United States), Cesar Ramos (Puerto Rico) and Bill Graham (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Foster - Record: 3-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy Montoya - Cut Man: Lou Duva
In the blue corner: Julio Gonzalez - Record: 1-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Gallagher - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:31 Foster lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:31 Gonzalez appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:52 * Gonzalez's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Steele to keep 'em up. 4:2
01:17 Gonzalez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:2
01:24 Foster catches Gonzalez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:2
01:24 Gonzalez is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:2
01:45 OH! Gonzalez landed the big hook flush! 8:7
01:45 Foster is reeling after that shot! 8:7
02:00 Foster throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Julio Gonzalez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:7
02:07 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:7
02:10 Foster fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 11:7
02:27 Foster looks to work the body, but Gonzalez covers up nicely. 11:7
02:29 Gonzalez fires the jab. It finds its target. 11:9
02:44 Gonzalez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Bob Foster. 11:9
02:46 Foster bangs a right cross off the face of Gonzalez. 13:9
02:55 Gonzalez doesn't have to look for Foster this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:9
02:58 Foster lands two hard body shots that made Gonzalez grunt. 16:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 17:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:15 Bob Foster charges Gonzalez trying to get inside 0:0
0:19 Foster is doing great work inside as he jars Gonzalez with an uppercut. 3:0
0:28 Whatever Tommy Gallagher said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gonzalez has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 3:0
0:33 Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gonzalez back on his heels! 7:0
0:33 Bob Foster sent Gonzalez reeling with that punch! 7:0
0:46 Foster tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 7:0
0:51 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
0:59 Foster misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:0
01:05 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:0
01:14 Not a lot on that hook to Foster's side, but it scored. 7:2
01:34 Bob Foster is protecting the body nicely as Gonzalez fails to score inside. 7:2
01:36 Foster feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 9:2
01:50 Foster picks off the jab thrown by Gonzalez. 9:2
02:05 Gonzalez works free! The fighters move to ring center. 9:2
02:19 The fighters are tied up. Julio Gonzalez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 9:2
02:23 The Referee breaks it up... 9:2
02:37 Gonzalez misses wildly with the hook. 9:2
02:39 Foster lands two stinging combinations that stop Gonzalez in his tracks. 12:2
02:53 Gonzalez does a great job of moving as Foster tries to work inside. 12:2
03:00 Gonzalez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:6
03:00 Foster was hurt by those blows! 12:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 14:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:14 Bob Foster has Gonzalez cornered! 0:0
0:14 Foster lands a devastating hook to the body. 3:0
0:22 Foster received a pep talk from Jimmy Montoya before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 3:0
0:28 Gonzalez lets his hands go inside, but Foster protects his body well. 3:0
0:37 Foster lands a jab to the midsection 5:0
0:46 Both men go at it at ring center, with Foster having the upper hand. 8:2
0:58 Foster is blocked in his own corner... 8:2
01:02 Gonzalez lands a solid hook! 8:6
01:02 That blast sent Foster reeling into the ropes! 8:6
01:11 Foster has Gonzalez trapped! 8:6
01:16 Foster is off target with that hook. 8:6
01:24 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:6
01:33 Foster lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Gonzalez, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 11:6
01:33 Gonzalez tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 11:6
01:47 Foster leaves the jab just short. 11:6
01:50 * Gonzalez is blatantly hitting Bob Foster while they are locked up and Steele has stopped the action to scold him 11:9
02:09 Gonzalez is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 11:11
02:29 Foster bores in determined to maul Gonzalez 11:11
02:38 Steele yells at the fighters to separate but Gonzalez and Foster are a tangle of arms. 11:11
02:43 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:11
02:48 Gonzalez is trapped in Foster's corner... 11:11
02:48 Foster snakes the jab through Gonzalez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 13:11
02:58 Foster connects with a left-right combo. 15:11
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 17:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gonzalez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Gonzalez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Gallagher's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Foster misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:24 Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:29 Gonzalez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:31 Bob Foster comes in over Gonzalez's guard with a solid hook. 3:0
0:41 Gonzalez pins Foster in the corner! 3:0
0:45 Gonzalez clinches... Foster gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:0
0:50 Steele has to break the clinch. 3:0
01:05 Foster lands a devastating cross! 8:0
01:05 Gonzalez seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:0
01:14 Julio Gonzalez and Foster exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Gonzalez get in the most telling blows. 10:3
01:30 Bob Foster lands a hard cross! 14:3
01:30 Gonzalez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 14:3
01:44 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:3
01:50 Foster traps Gonzalez in the corner! 14:3
01:50 Foster works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 16:3
02:08 * Gonzalez lands a thudding shot under Bob Foster's ribcage and Foster crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 16:3
02:10 Steele begins the count... 16:13
02:10 1... 16:13
02:11 2... 16:13
02:12 3... 16:13
02:13 Foster rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 16:13
02:14 5... 16:13
02:15 6... 16:13
02:16 7... 16:13
02:17 8... 16:13
02:18 9... 16:13
02:19 10! 16:13
02:19 * Foster can't beat the count! It's over! Foster has been stopped in round 4. 16:13
Fight Result
Dean Stone has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 02:24 of round 4...
Julio Gonzalez!
Score Cards
Don Ackerman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 30
Julio Gonzalez 9 9 9 27
Cesar Ramos Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 30
Julio Gonzalez 9 9 9 27
Bill Graham Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 30
Julio Gonzalez 9 9 9 27
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 30 30 30 90
Julio Gonzalez 27 27 27 81
Statistics
Categories Bob Foster Julio Gonzalez
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 5.75 3.00
Hooks / Round 9.00 2.50
Crosses / Round 5.50 3.50
Combinations / Round 4.50 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 6.75 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 31.50 16.50
Punches Missed / Round 49.25 48.75
Punching Accuracy 39.0% 25.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Co-Feature
Michael Spinks vs Billy Conn
Fight info: Hansehalle, Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 2021-06-26, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Kevin Champion, the bout will be scored by three judges: Michele Hellstern (United States), Frank Lombardi (United States) and Robert Tapper (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBO 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: Michael Spinks - Record: 5-2-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Roach - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Billy Conn - Record: 4-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Hernandez - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:11 Conn just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:13 Spinks catches Conn with a short, powerful hook to the head as Conn tried to move inside. That punch stopped Billy Conn in his tracks! 3:0
0:26 Spinks flicks a jab to Conn's stomach 5:0
0:36 As high as Conn is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Spinks takes advantage of it. 5:0
0:39 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:0
0:49 The quickness and footwork of Billy Conn is definitely keeping Spinks off balance. 5:0
0:54 The action slows for the moment. 5:0
01:02 Conn slides along the far ropes. 5:0
01:10 Conn glances a hook off Spinks's side. 5:2
01:19 Conn lands a jab to Spinks's midsection 5:4
01:37 Conn picks off the combination by Spinks. 5:4
01:40 Conn pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 5:6
01:49 Conn launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Spinks's jaw. Conn is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 5:8
02:04 A cross from Spinks lands with some power. 8:8
02:19 Spinks has his arms wrapped around Conn... Now they separate. 8:8
02:23 The Referee breaks it up... 8:8
02:28 Conn scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:10
02:37 Conn doesn't have to look for Michael Spinks this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:10
02:45 Conn is clinching... 8:10
02:49 Champion separates the two... 8:10
02:58 Conn whiffs with the jab. 8:10
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Champion motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Freddie Roach was extremely upbeat during the break with Spinks providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Spinks bounces off the ropes, challenging Billy Conn to come get him. 0:0
0:16 Freddie Roach was screaming at Spinks between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:16 Spinks rams the jab into the chest of Conn. He's making very effective use of that punch. 3:0
0:30 Conn just misses with a huge shot as Spinks chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:0
0:42 Conn misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:0
0:49 Not much happening at the moment. 3:0
0:56 Spinks scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Billy Conn. 6:0
01:06 Conn feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Spinks's chin. 6:2
01:22 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Conn. 6:2
01:40 Conn is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 6:2
01:52 Conn wings a big left hand at Spinks but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:2
02:07 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:2
02:23 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Michael Spinks. 6:2
02:25 Michael Spinks wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 8:2
02:39 Conn is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:2
02:41 Spinks is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 10:2
02:57 Conn bangs the uppercut home. 10:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Spinks and Conn go back to their corners. 11:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:16 Conn takes a hard cross to the chin from Spinks. 3:0
0:25 Rudy Hernandez was really animated in Conn's corner and Conn was nodding in agreement. 3:0
0:26 A flurry of blows from Conn lands to the body 3:2
0:49 Spinks just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Conn with a sharp combination! 7:2
0:49 Conn is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 7:2
01:03 Spinks tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:2
01:10 Both men look to measure one another. 7:2
01:18 Spinks tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Conn. 7:2
01:27 Spinks scores with a stunning hook to the head. 10:2
01:40 Spinks is clinching... Conn is trying to free his gloves... They are under Spinks's arms... 10:2
01:45 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:2
01:49 Spinks scores with a nice right cross. 12:2
02:06 That punch actually went behind Conn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 12:2
02:17 Spinks pins Conn's arms! The fighters are tied up... 12:2
02:22 Champion separates the two fighters. 12:2
02:37 Conn misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 12:2
02:39 Spinks fires a jab to the body 14:2
02:58 Spinks throws a flurry of punches but Conn either blocks or slips them. 14:2
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Freddie Roach said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Spinks has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:23 Spinks tries to clinch, but Conn shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 0:2
0:32 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:42 Spinks connects with an uppercut to the head of Conn. 2:2
0:56 Billy Conn fires and misses. 2:2
01:13 Spinks misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:2
01:25 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:2
01:35 Spinks scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:2
01:48 Spinks fires a shot, but it glances off Conn's shoulder. 4:2
01:51 Spinks tastes Conn's jab 4:4
02:07 Conn clamps Spinks's arms to his side and holds on until Champion breaks the hold. 4:4
02:16 Referee Champion has to separate the two... 4:4
02:20 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:4
02:28 Conn does a great job of moving as "The Spinks Jinx" tries to work inside. 4:4
02:41 Spinks is giving Conn a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:4
02:51 Conn picks off the jab thrown by Spinks. 4:4
03:00 Conn fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
03:00 The round comes to a close and neither fighter did a thing. Maybe someone should inform them that this is a boxing match. 6:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Spinks and Billy Conn leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Spinks gets his head on the chest of Conn as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:0
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:16 Billy Conn received a pep talk from Rudy Hernandez before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:17 Spinks takes a right to the body. 2:2
0:27 Conn fires a punch over the jab of Michael Spinks and gets it in for points. 2:4
0:44 Conn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:4
0:49 Conn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
0:54 Spinks lands a nice cross but Conn turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:4
01:13 Conn wraps his arms around Spinks. 4:4
01:22 Conn shoves Spinks away. 4:4
01:26 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:4
01:30 Conn shoots a cross to the midsection. 4:6
01:43 Spinks fires and misses. 4:6
01:50 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:6
02:06 Spinks swings...and misses. 4:6
02:09 Not much steam behind Conn's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:8
02:18 Spinks lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:8
02:27 Spinks continues to pop the jab 8:8
02:42 Spinks misses wildly with the hook. 8:8
02:54 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:8
03:00 Conn tries to get free... Here comes Champion to break them up... 8:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 5, forcing Champion to step in. 8:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:14 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Conn rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:18 Freddie Roach seemed to pump up Spinks between rounds. 0:0
0:19 Michael Spinks throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:33 Conn is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:0
0:45 Conn looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 2:0
0:57 Conn just comes up short with the combination. 2:0
0:59 Spinks misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:0
01:10 Michael Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:19 Spinks holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Conn to score with a clean shot. 4:0
01:23 Conn is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 7:2
01:39 Spinks clinches... Conn gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 7:2
01:43 Champion moves in to break the clinch. 7:2
01:48 The uppercut just landed by Conn is a nice weapon on the inside. 7:4
02:05 Conn's misses as Spinks backpedals away. 7:4
02:12 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:4
02:20 Champion tries to separate the boxers but Conn has a vice-like grip on Spinks. 7:4
02:24 Now they break clean. 7:4
02:29 Spinks slips in a jab to the body 9:4
02:43 Conn takes a hard combination from Spinks 13:4
02:43 Conn is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 13:4
02:55 Conn misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 13:6
03:00 Conn shows Spinks his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 13:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Spinks got some great advice from Freddie Roach between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:12 Conn 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. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:28 Conn pins Spinks's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:40 Champion has to separate the two... 0:0
0:54 Conn cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Spinks had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
01:01 Conn's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
01:17 Conn seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
01:25 Spinks fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
01:32 Conn dips and connects with a hook to the side of Spinks's head. 0:4
01:53 Conn is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:4
02:02 Conn misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
02:05 Spinks scores with a quick one-two to Billy Conn's midsection 2:4
02:22 Champion yells at the fighters to separate but Conn and Spinks are a tangle of arms. 2:4
02:31 Champion breaks them up... 2:4
02:43 Spinks made Conn look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Conn would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:4
02:50 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 2:4
02:57 Spinks will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:4
03:00 Champion has to break the clinch. 2:4
03:00 Spinks appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:4
03:00 The action was nearly non-existant in that round and the crowd is non too happy about it. 1:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Freddie Roach's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Spinks has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:2
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:2
0:26 Conn dances gracefully across the canvas 3:2
0:31 Conn works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 3:4
0:42 Conn lands a short hook to the body. 3:6
0:59 Spinks pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 3:6
01:09 Spinks lands a vicious cross! 7:6
01:09 Conn is suddenly in trouble! 7:6
01:18 Spinks moves into the right corner. 7:6
01:22 Conn lands a devastating cross! 7:10
01:22 Conn sent Spinks reeling with that punch! 7:10
01:38 Spinks usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Billy Conn tries vainly to score. 7:10
01:45 The action is at ring center. 7:10
01:50 Conn lands a hard uppercut! 7:14
01:50 Conn has Spinks in trouble after that punch! 7:14
01:59 Conn has Spinks trapped in the upper neutral corner... 7:14
02:04 Conn misses with that punch. 7:14
02:06 Spinks gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 9:14
02:15 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 9:14
02:23 Conn is really fluid in his movement. 9:14
02:28 Conn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 9:16
02:46 Conn leaves the jab just short. 9:16
02:53 Spinks really buried that punch into Billy Conn's ribs. 13:16
02:53 Conn is hurt! 13:16
03:00 It looks like Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:16
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 14:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michael Spinks rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:16 Spinks is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:20 That was a violent straight right by Billy Conn! 0:4
0:20 Spinks is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:25 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:40 Conn throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
0:43 Spinks lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Conn. 3:4
0:55 Conn seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:4
0:58 Both fighters are flailing away but Conn is definitely landing the better punches. 5:7
01:12 Conn traps Michael Spinks in the corner! 5:7
01:16 Conn ends up behind Spinks as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 5:7
01:26 Conn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:7
01:28 Spinks straightens Conn up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 8:7
01:37 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:7
01:42 Spinks is trapped in the corner... 8:7
01:46 Conn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:7
01:48 Spinks caught Conn square with that uppercut. 11:7
01:53 Conn is breathing heavily... 11:7
02:01 Conn is staying at the center of the ring. 11:7
02:05 He just landed a three punch combo! 11:11
02:05 Spinks is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 11:11
02:19 Conn connects with a violent uppercut! 11:15
02:19 Spinks's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 11:15
02:33 Michael Spinks clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 11:15
02:37 Champion separates the two... 11:15
02:43 Billy Conn has Spinks cornered! 11:15
02:47 Conn telegraphed that shot and Spinks ducks under it easily. 11:15
02:49 Spinks throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Conn. 14:15
03:00 Conn darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 14:15
03:00 It looks like Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:15
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Champion to step in and break it up. 13:17
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 10. 0:0
0:18 Conn tries to drop the right hand over the top but Spinks ducks under it. 0:0
0:21 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 0:0
0:28 Conn fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:42 Spinks isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Conn fits. 0:2
0:55 Spinks drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:2
0:55 Conn is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:2
0:59 Conn's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 4:2
01:04 Conn slides into the corner... 4:2
01:09 Conn tries to muscle inside but Spinks clinches him. 4:2
01:18 Champion has to break them apart. 4:2
01:27 Michael Spinks is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 4:2
01:31 Conn backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:2
01:42 Michael Spinks lands a strong hook! 8:2
01:42 Conn is suddenly in trouble! 8:2
01:56 It's a sweet uppercut by Spinks! He snapped Conn's head straight back with that punch! 12:2
01:56 Conn's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 12:2
02:09 Spinks has Conn blocked in! 12:2
02:09 Both fighters miss, now Spinks follows up with a solid hook to the body of Spinks! 15:2
02:22 Spinks and Conn are in a clinch, Champion hollers at them to break and start fighting. 15:2
02:27 Champion separates them. 15:2
02:31 Spinks pins Conn in the corner! 15:2
02:36 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Conn back on his heels! 20:2
02:36 That shot buckled Billy Conn's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 20:2
02:45 Spinks lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 22:2
02:59 Conn can't score with short uppercut inside. Spinks got his gloves in front of the punch. 22:2
03:00 Conn breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 10 ends. 23:2
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 11. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Spinks backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:08 Conn is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 3:2
0:17 Freddie Roach not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Conn. Now it's up to Spinks to implement it. 3:2
0:18 Conn's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 3:4
0:27 Conn lands a rapier like jab to the head of Spinks 3:6
0:39 Conn is trapped in his own corner... 3:6
0:39 Spinks rips a hook to the head. 5:6
0:53 Conn tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 5:8
01:05 Spinks backs into a neutral corner. 5:8
01:10 Conn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Michael Spinks's defense. 5:8
01:16 Spinks lands a wicked combination! 9:8
01:16 Conn took far too many hard shots from Michael Spinks in that flurry and he is hurt! 9:8
01:29 Spinks is trapped in Conn's corner... 9:8
01:29 Conn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 9:10
01:38 Billy Conn and Spinks go toe to toe with Conn getting the better of it. 11:13
01:52 Conn fires a lead right that Spinks manages to avoid. 11:13
01:54 A straight cross from Michael Spinks gets through Billy Conn's guard. 13:13
02:07 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 13:13
02:07 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Conn had the edge. 15:16
02:16 Michael Spinks retreats into his own corner... 15:16
02:16 Some nice infighting ends with Conn getting an uppercut in. 15:18
02:25 Billy Conn pins Spinks in the corner! 15:18
02:30 Spinks usues his legs to avoid Conn's punches. 15:18
02:38 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 15:18
02:42 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:18
02:44 Conn snakes the jab through Spinks's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 15:20
02:58 Conn lands a solid cross! 15:24
02:58 Spinks looks shaken! 15:24
03:00 Spinks is starting to suck wind... 15:24
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 15:25
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:11 Spinks lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:11 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Conn is trying to hang on... 4:0
0:20 Freddie Roach knows Spinks lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:25 Spinks just comes up short with the uppercut. 4:0
0:31 Conn is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:39 Spinks ties up Conn. 4:0
0:43 Conn works his way free! 4:0
0:50 Spinks gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:0
0:59 The fighters are at ring center... 6:0
0:59 Spinks scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:0
01:20 Conn doesn't connect with the cross. 8:0
01:31 Spinks fires a left hand that Conn takes high on the shoulder. 8:0
01:38 Spinks takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 8:0
01:45 Spinks throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Conn but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:0
01:51 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Champion breaks them apart. 8:0
01:59 Conn is off target with that cross. 8:0
02:06 Spinks lands a strong uppercut! 12:0
02:06 Conn suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 12:0
02:18 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 12:0
02:23 Spinks's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 12:0
02:27 Conn retreats into the far corner. 12:0
02:27 The cross scores for Spinks. He needs to throw that punch more often. 14:0
02:44 Champion has to pull the fighters away from each other as Spinks locks up Conn's arms. 14:0
02:48 Champion moves them apart. 14:0
02:57 Conn holds his arms up in disgust as Spinks holds him around his waist. 14:0
03:00 Champion pries them apart. 14:0
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 14:0
Fight Result
Howard Leigh has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Michele Hellstern, United States scores the bout 115 to 114
Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 115 to 114
Robert Tapper, Canada scores the bout 115 to 114
And your winner and new WBO light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision Michael Spinks!!!
Score Cards
Michele Hellstern Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Spinks 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 115
Billy Conn 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 114
Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Spinks 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 115
Billy Conn 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
Robert Tapper Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Spinks 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 115
Billy Conn 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 114
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Spinks 27 30 30 29 30 30 27 28 27 30 27 30 345
Billy Conn 30 27 27 28 30 27 30 29 30 27 30 27 342
Statistics
Categories Michael Spinks Billy Conn
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.25 4.67
Hooks / Round 4.08 4.00
Crosses / Round 6.17 4.25
Combinations / Round 5.75 4.58
Uppercuts / Round 4.17 2.83
Punches Landed / Round 25.42 20.33
Punches Missed / Round 42.67 72.67
Punching Accuracy 37.3% 21.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Main Event
Joe Knight vs Haxhi Krasniqi
Fight info: Hansehalle, Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 2021-06-26, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Rocky Burke, the bout will be scored by three judges: Henk Meijers (Netherlands), Walter Cavalieri (United States) and Arturo Sanchez (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Knight - Record: 3-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Haxhi Krasniqi - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mickey Duff - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:21 Joe Knight lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Krasniqi back on his heels. 3:0
0:35 Knight lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Krasniqi from the outside. 6:0
0:49 Knight and Krasniqi are in a clinch, Burke hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:0
0:53 Burke is shouting at Knight to break! 6:0
0:58 Krasniqi takes a left to the body. 8:0
01:19 Knight scores with a punishing jab 11:0
01:32 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 13:2
01:48 Joe Knight grabs and holds Krasniqi... 13:2
01:53 Burke separates the two... 13:2
02:00 A straight cross from Knight gets through Krasniqi's guard. 15:2
02:09 Knight lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 17:2
02:27 Krasniqi moves to the center of the Ring taunting Knight with his hands by his sides. 17:2
02:35 * Burke is telling Knight to quit holding and hitting. 20:2
02:56 Joe Knight tastes Krasniqi's jab 20:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 20:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Knight and Krasniqi leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Krasniqi got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Mickey Duff's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Knight is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Haxhi Krasniqi misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:24 Krasniqi and Knight go toe to toe with Krasniqi getting the better of it. 2:3
0:40 Krasniqi slides along the far ropes. 2:3
0:52 Knight pins Krasniqi's arms. Now they move apart. 2:3
0:57 Burke steps in and breaks it up. 2:3
01:07 Krasniqi darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:3
01:11 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:3
01:22 Knight has Haxhi Krasniqi pinned! 2:3
01:22 Joe Knight lands a hook to the ribs. 4:3
01:38 Krasniqi has freed himself from Joe Knight. They move quickly to ring center. 4:3
01:49 Knight seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:3
01:54 Some good body work by Knight but not much on those punches. 6:3
02:07 Krasniqi is blocked in his own corner... 6:3
02:07 Knight misses the lead left, but follows up with a right hook that finds the mark. 8:3
02:24 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 8:3
02:59 Burke has to pull the fighters away from each other as Knight locks up Haxhi Krasniqi's arms. 8:3
03:00 Krasniqi works his way free! 8:3
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Krasniqi's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Krasniqi has Knight trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Krasniqi wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Knight's defense. 0:0
0:23 Knight backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:23 Krasniqi scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Knight. 0:2
0:36 Not a lot on that hook to Krasniqi's side, but it scored. 2:2
0:59 Krasniqi does a great job of moving as Knight tries to work inside. 2:2
01:11 Knight works free! He backs to ring center, with Krasniqi following. 2:2
01:18 Knight gets his head on the chest of Krasniqi as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:2
01:45 Krasniqi tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:2
01:52 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:2
01:59 Knight scores with a stunning hook to the head. 7:2
02:14 Knight eats a short cross from Haxhi Krasniqi amd backs away. 7:4
02:34 Knight backs into a neutral corner. 7:4
02:34 Krasniqi bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 7:6
02:44 Krasniqi plants a cross on Knight's rib cage. 7:8
03:00 Knight slides into a neutral corner... 7:8
03:00 Krasniqi's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 7:8
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 3. 8:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman not only gave Knight encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Krasniqi. Now it's up to Knight to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Krasniqi retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Knight throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:17 Krasniqi is trapped in the corner... 2:0
0:17 Knight doubles up to the body, though Krasniqi seems unfazed. 4:0
0:31 Knight is staying at the center of the ring. 4:0
0:31 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Knight. He had some steam on that punch. 7:0
0:44 Knight is moving like a ghost out there, as Krasniqi trys in vain to corner him 7:0
0:54 Knight tries to drop the right hand over the top but Krasniqi ducks under it. 7:0
0:56 Krasniqi doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 7:2
01:10 Knight wraps up Krasniqi. 7:2
01:19 Haxhi Krasniqi tries to get free... Here comes Burke to break them up... 7:2
01:23 Both men look to measure one another. 7:2
01:36 Krasniqi slides into the corner... 7:2
01:41 Knight is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Krasniqi attempts to move inside on him. 7:2
01:48 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 7:2
01:52 Haxhi Krasniqi is challenging Knight to fight him and quit clinching. 7:2
02:01 * Krasniqi is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 7:2
02:20 Joe Knight cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Krasniqi had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:2
02:46 Knight misses with that hook. 7:2
02:58 Knight is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Krasniqi. 7:2
03:00 Referee Burke has to separate the two... 7:2
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 7:2
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Krasniqi didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Krasniqi's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Knight retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:12 Burke tries to separate the boxers but Krasniqi has a vice-like grip on Knight. 0:0
0:17 Burke has to break them apart. 0:0
0:17 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:29 Joe Knight traps Krasniqi in the corner! 0:0
0:33 Knight pins Krasniqi's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:38 Burke separates them. 0:0
0:47 Haxhi Krasniqi tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Knight. 0:0
0:54 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
01:03 Krasniqi looks to work the body, but Knight covers up nicely. 0:0
01:05 Joe Knight wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
01:22 Haxhi Krasniqi swings...and misses. 2:0
01:29 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:0
01:37 Krasniqi misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
01:39 Knight gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
01:49 Knight scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Krasniqi's jaw. 6:0
02:02 Krasniqi lands a solid combination to the head of Knight. 6:3
02:02 Knight tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 6:3
02:16 Knight is moving around the ring nicely. 6:3
02:22 Knight is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:3
02:26 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:3
02:29 Krasniqi pins Knight in the corner! 6:3
02:34 Krasniqi is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:3
02:41 Knight pins Krasniqi in the corner! 6:3
02:41 Knight misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 8:3
02:50 Krasniqi has Knight blocked in! 8:3
02:50 Krasniqi rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 8:5
03:00 He brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:5
03:00 Burke motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 8:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman knows Knight lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Krasniqi is flicking the jab, trying to keep Knight at long range. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:31 They move to ring center. 0:0
0:35 Joe Knight just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:48 Krasniqi holds his arms up in disgust as Knight holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:57 Krasniqi pushes Joe Knight away. 0:0
01:04 Knight scores with a quick hook to the head of Krasniqi after Krasniqi missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
01:17 Knight seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:24 Knight throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Krasniqi but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
01:32 Haxhi Krasniqi is forced into his own corner... 2:0
01:32 Knight catches Krasniqi with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:0
01:45 Knight backs into the left corner. 4:0
01:45 Krasniqi rips a cross to the stomach of Knight, but there was really no power behind it. 4:2
01:57 Krasniqi slides into his own corner... 4:2
02:01 Knight traps Krasniqi's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Burke breaks it up. 4:2
02:06 Referee Burke steps in to break it up. 4:2
02:10 The action slows for the moment. 4:2
02:16 Knight ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 6:2
02:33 Krasniqi tries to muscle inside but Knight clinches him. 6:2
02:42 * Burke steps in and admonishes Knight for using his shoulder. 6:2
02:57 Krasniqi moves into the left corner. 6:2
03:00 Joe Knight is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Krasniqi. 6:2
03:00 That was a slow round for both fighters. Neither appeared overly anxious to initiate the action. 6:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burke motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Knight got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:13 Knight is holding... 0:0
0:17 Burke has to separate the two... 0:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:29 Knight lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:0
0:42 The cross scores for Knight. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:0
0:51 Joe Knight leans on Krasniqi and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:0
01:00 Knight scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 8:0
01:15 Joe Knight is clinching... 8:0
01:19 Now they break clean. 8:0
01:24 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:0
01:31 Krasniqi just comes up short with the uppercut. 8:0
01:38 Krasniqi is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Knight to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 8:0
01:47 Krasniqi moves into a neutral corner. 8:0
01:51 Burke yells at the fighters to separate but Joe Knight and Krasniqi are a tangle of arms. 8:0
02:03 Burke pries them apart. 8:0
02:08 Krasniqi's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 8:0
02:11 Krasniqi takes a cross to the head from Knight. 10:0
02:25 Knight is circling his opponent. 10:0
02:30 Krasniqi's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:0
02:37 Knight ties up Krasniqi... 10:0
02:41 Knight finally lets go of Krasniqi. 10:0
02:51 Krasniqi fires a left hand that Knight takes high on the shoulder. 10:0
03:00 Joe Knight is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 10:0
03:00 There's another round in the books. 10:0
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Knight looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Knight unleashes a flurry and Haxhi Krasniqi fires back, a close exchange with Knight coming out on top. 3:2
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 3:2
0:22 Krasniqi is protecting the body nicely as Knight fails to score inside. 3:2
0:32 Haxhi Krasniqi is trapped in Knight's corner... 3:2
0:32 Joe Knight lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 5:2
0:47 Knight scores with a nice left cross. 7:2
0:59 Knight seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:2
01:07 Krasniqi usues his legs to avoid Knight's punches. 7:2
01:13 Krasniqi scores with a winging right! Knight's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:6
01:13 Knight is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 7:6
01:25 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:6
01:25 Knight lands a jab to the midsection 9:6
01:35 Knight has Krasniqi cornered! 9:6
01:40 You would think Krasniqi had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Knight looked trying to score there! 9:6
01:51 Knight is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 9:6
02:00 Krasniqi usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Knight tries vainly to score. 9:6
02:03 Krasniqi scores with a rapid fire combination. 9:8
02:12 Krasniqi is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:8
02:21 Knight misses wildly with the hook. 9:8
02:28 Krasniqi cranks up the hook and connects to Knight's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 9:12
02:28 Knight was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 9:12
02:44 Krasniqi retreats into his own corner... 9:12
02:44 Knight lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 11:12
03:00 Knight has Krasniqi trapped! 11:12
03:00 Knight appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:12
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 13:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Krasniqi looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Knight providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Haxhi Krasniqi fires a lead right that Knight manages to avoid. 0:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:26 Krasniqi tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:38 Haxhi Krasniqi just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Joe Knight with a sharp combination! 0:5
0:38 Joe Knight was shaken by those blows! 0:5
0:56 Knight is giving Krasniqi a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:5
01:06 Knight misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:5
01:08 Both fighters move in close as Krasniqi goes to the body with an uppercut. 0:7
01:25 Krasniqi is clinching... Knight is trying to free his gloves... They are under Krasniqi's arms... 0:7
01:30 * Krasniqi is blatantly hitting after the break and Burke has stopped the action to scold him 0:7
01:54 Haxhi Krasniqi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Knight. 0:7
01:57 Knight tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:7
02:09 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:7
02:13 Krasniqi is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Knight to chase him. 2:7
02:23 Joe Knight grabs Krasniqi again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:7
02:27 Burke separates the two... 2:7
02:49 Krasniqi lets his hands go inside, but Knight protects his body well. 2:7
02:55 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:7
03:00 Krasniqi fires and misses. 2:7
03:00 It looks like Knight has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 2:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Whatever Mickey Duff said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Krasniqi has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:09 Krasniqi is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:09 Knight goes downstairs with a left cross. 2:0
0:14 Krasniqi is starting to fatigue... 2:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:20 Krasniqi is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:23 Knight throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:0
0:40 Krasniqi pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:0
0:50 Knight whiffs with the cross. 4:0
0:57 Krasniqi drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:57 Knight was hurt by those blows! 4:4
01:06 Knight winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 6:4
01:26 Krasniqi traps Knight's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:4
01:38 Referee Burke separates the two... 6:4
01:50 Knight scores with a hook to the side of the head. 8:4
02:10 Knight lands a short hook to the body. 10:4
02:24 There's a straight right by Krasniqi! 10:8
02:24 Knight is dazed and he is in trouble!! 10:8
02:33 Knight goes downstairs with the hook. 12:8
02:37 Krasniqi looks to be out of gas at this point. 12:8
02:45 Knight is trapped in Krasniqi's corner... 12:8
02:49 Krasniqi is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Knight can't throw punches, I guess. 12:8
02:54 The Referee breaks it up... 12:8
03:00 Knight appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Burke to step in. 13:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Krasniqi lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Knight on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:21 Knight will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:2
0:30 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
0:39 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Krasniqi rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:2
0:48 Krasniqi just misses with a huge shot as Knight chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
01:00 Knight traps Krasniqi in the corner! 0:2
01:05 Knight misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
01:11 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
01:15 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:2
01:15 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Knight. 3:2
01:37 Knight grabs Krasniqi. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:2
01:42 Burke separates the two fighters. 3:2
01:53 Haxhi Krasniqi is really fluid in his movement. 3:2
01:58 Krasniqi quickly hitches up his trunks. 3:2
02:05 Knight gets in a hook to the body of Krasniqi. 5:2
02:33 Krasniqi tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Knight blocks it. 5:2
02:40 Krasniqi and Knight clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 5:2
02:48 Krasniqi misses with that punch. 5:2
02:50 Both fighters miss, now Joe Knight follows up with a solid hook to the body of Knight! 8:2
03:00 Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Krasniqi looks a bit disgusted as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman was really animated in Knight's corner and Knight was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are at close quarters now as Joe Knight lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
0:22 Knight fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 2:0
0:30 Krasniqi's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:41 Knight bounces off the ropes, challenging Krasniqi to come get him. 2:0
0:46 Krasniqi slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:50 Knight is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:0
01:06 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:0
01:10 Burke has to break the clinch. 2:0
01:17 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Knight digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Krasniqi. 4:0
01:31 Burke warns Knight for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:0
01:35 Burke moves them apart. 4:0
01:40 Knight seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:49 The fighters are tied up. Knight tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:0
01:53 Burke moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
01:58 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
02:07 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 4:0
02:15 Oh!!! Krasniqi unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:4
02:15 Knight takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:4
02:28 Joe Knight fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:4
02:45 Knight grabs Krasniqi's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Burke has to force Knight to let go. 6:4
02:54 Joe Knight pushes Krasniqi away. 6:4
02:58 Krasniqi takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:4
03:00 The quickness and footwork of Knight is definitely keeping Krasniqi off balance. 6:4
03:00 It looks like Knight has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:4
03:00 Dull doesn't even begin to describe that round. 6:4
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Krasniqi looks to be in fair shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Knight takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:15 That series of punches rocked Knight and he looks to be in trouble. 0:4
0:28 Knight slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:28 Krasniqi lands a nice cross but Knight turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:6
0:37 Knight looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:6
0:44 Knight sneaks home the left cross. 2:6
01:00 Krasniqi slides into the corner... 2:6
01:00 Knight gets the cross through Krasniqi's guard. 4:6
01:13 Krasniqi really buried that punch into Knight's ribs. 4:10
01:13 Those punches hurt Knight and he looks to hang on. 4:10
01:23 Krasniqi backs into a neutral corner. 4:10
01:27 Joe Knight fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:10
01:35 Knight works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:10
01:44 Knight has Krasniqi cornered! 6:10
01:44 Krasniqi tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Knight lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 9:10
01:58 Krasniqi lands a wicked hook! 9:15
01:58 Knight looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 9:15
02:02 It appears as if Joe Knight has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 9:15
02:11 Krasniqi doesn't connect with the hook. 9:15
02:23 Haxhi Krasniqi landed a sharp combination that rocked Knight back on his heels! 9:19
02:23 Knight is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 9:19
02:36 Knight takes a hard combination from Haxhi Krasniqi 9:23
02:36 That shot landed square and Knight felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 9:23
02:51 Krasniqi seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:23
03:00 Krasniqi fires and misses. 9:23
03:00 Knight appears to have this fight under control. 9:23
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Burke to step in and break it up. 9:24
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Krasniqi is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Knight likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Krasniqi's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
0:17 Haxhi Krasniqi received a pep talk from Mickey Duff before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:22 Krasniqi's misses as Knight backpedals away. 2:0
0:33 Krasniqi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:40 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:44 Krasniqi tries a hook but Knight blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:0
01:03 Joe Knight goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:0
01:15 Knight has Krasniqi trapped! 6:0
01:15 Not much steam behind Knight's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 8:0
01:25 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 8:0
01:29 Look out! That was a straight right by Krasniqi! 8:4
01:29 That blow connected solidly to the head of Knight and he is stunned! 8:4
01:51 Knight pins Krasniqi's arms! The fighters are tied up... 8:4
01:55 Knight uses his shoulder to force Krasniqi out of the clinch. 8:4
02:00 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 8:4
02:03 Knight bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 10:4
02:17 Krasniqi is clinching. Burke better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:4
02:29 Burke breaks them up... 10:4
02:34 Krasniqi has Knight blocked in! 10:4
02:39 Krasniqi has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Knight. 10:4
02:43 Krasniqi and Knight each take a step back. 10:4
02:48 Krasniqi and Knight lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 10:4
03:00 Knight frees himself from Krasniqi's clutches! They move to ring center now. 10:4
03:00 Knight seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:4
03:00 Knight moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 14. 10:4
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Krasniqi traps Knight in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Krasniqi can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:13 Knight flicks a lead left to the head of Krasniqi. 2:0
0:22 Mickey Duff seemed to pump up Krasniqi between rounds. 2:0
0:34 Krasniqi has Knight trapped in the far neutral corner... 2:0
0:39 Krasniqi wraps his arms around Knight. 2:0
0:43 Krasniqi shoves Knight away. 2:0
0:55 Knight is either lucky or has radar. Krasniqi's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
0:57 Knight lands the lead cross. 4:0
01:24 Krasniqi is trapped in the corner... 4:0
01:29 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
01:33 Burke moves them apart. 4:0
01:44 Krasniqi 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. 4:0
01:57 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:0
02:05 Knight clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:0
02:09 Joe Knight pushes Krasniqi away. 4:0
02:14 Krasniqi's jab connects to Knight's head 4:2
02:31 Knight is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:2
02:40 Knight slides into the corner... 4:2
02:40 Krasniqi lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:4
02:57 Krasniqi fires a shot, but it glances off Knight's shoulder. 4:4
03:00 Knight appears to have this fight under control. 4:4
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 3:4
Fight Result
Bob Alexander has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Henk Meijers, Netherlands scores the bout 145 to 140
Walter Cavalieri, United States scores the bout 143 to 142
Arturo Sanchez, Panama scores the bout 145 to 143
And your winner by unanimous decision Joe Knight!!!
Score Cards
Henk Meijers Round Total
Netherlands 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Knight 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 145
Haxhi Krasniqi 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 140
Walter Cavalieri Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Knight 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 143
Haxhi Krasniqi 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 142
Arturo Sanchez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Knight 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 145
Haxhi Krasniqi 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 143
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Knight 30 30 29 30 28 27 30 29 27 29 30 30 27 29 28 433
Haxhi Krasniqi 27 27 28 27 30 30 27 28 30 28 28 28 30 28 29 425
Statistics
Categories Joe Knight Haxhi Krasniqi
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.67 2.80
Hooks / Round 7.40 2.67
Crosses / Round 8.27 2.47
Combinations / Round 4.07 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 1.40
Punches Landed / Round 26.73 12.33
Punches Missed / Round 30.00 46.80
Punching Accuracy 47.1% 20.9%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 13 / 13 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 7
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
LHWevent#9 Lineal TitleKnight Vs Krasniqi.....WBOchampionship Spinks vs Conn...Foster vs Gonzales...Tunney vs Lesnevich
Re: LHWevent#9 Lineal TitleKnight Vs Krasniqi.....WBOchampionship Spinks vs Conn...Foster vs Gonzales...Tunney vs Lesnev
Foster loses again. A horrible KO loss. Bob's losing streak has to come to an end at some point. Or is it the end for Bob?
Congratulations on Spinks winning a close fight and the title. Conn is not and will not be easy for anyone, this season.
Tunney is slowly moving the right way.
The 'Dark' Knight wins again!
Congratulations on Spinks winning a close fight and the title. Conn is not and will not be easy for anyone, this season.
Tunney is slowly moving the right way.
The 'Dark' Knight wins again!
Re: LHWevent#9 Lineal TitleKnight Vs Krasniqi.....WBOchampionship Spinks vs Conn...Foster vs Gonzales...Tunney vs Lesnev
Foster has been comically bad this season.
Another good one between Spinks and Conn.
Another good one between Spinks and Conn.
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Re: LHWevent#9 Lineal TitleKnight Vs Krasniqi.....WBOchampionship Spinks vs Conn...Foster vs Gonzales...Tunney vs Lesnev
The boy Gonzalez back at it again! Underestimate the Mexican at your peril, genuine KO power in his locker.
Re: LHWevent#9 Lineal TitleKnight Vs Krasniqi.....WBOchampionship Spinks vs Conn...Foster vs Gonzales...Tunney vs Lesnev
It's not Gonzalez's power more so Foster has zero chin and endurance for this season, somehow.
We aren't even back to the drawing board with Foster at this point....
We aren't even back to the drawing board with Foster at this point....
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