Opening Bout
Antonio Tarver vs Jimmy Slade
Fight info: Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England, 2024-03-21, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Denny Nelson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Barry Druxman (United States), Scott Morrison (United States) and James Jen-Kin (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: Antonio Tarver - Record: 1-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Jimmy Slade - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Vallee Jr. - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:15 Look out! That was a straight right by Tarver! 5:0
0:15 That blast sent Slade reeling into the ropes! 5:0
0:33 Tarver just can't find the range with that uppercut. 5:0
0:35 Some good body work by Slade but not much on those punches. 5:2
0:51 Tarver ties up Slade. Why would he want to clinch now? 5:2
01:00 Now they break clean. 5:2
01:14 Slade picks off the combination by Tarver. 5:2
01:16 Slade's finds a home on Tarver's jaw. 5:4
01:30 Slade tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tarver. 5:4
01:32 Tarver connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 7:4
01:42 Slade forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Antonio Tarver. 7:6
01:59 Tarver is holding... 7:6
02:04 Nelson breaks them up... 7:6
02:09 Slade pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 7:8
02:18 As high as Tarver is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Slade takes advantage of it. 7:8
02:25 Slade is trying to put his punches together and he tags Tarver with a nice combination of punches. 7:10
02:39 Tarver is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Slade can't throw punches, I guess. 7:10
02:43 Slade tries to get free... Here comes Nelson to break them up... 7:10
02:51 Slade scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 7:12
03:00 Tarver misses wildly with the hook. 7:12
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Tarver and Slade leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Gil Clancy not only gave Tarver encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Slade. Now it's up to Tarver to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Slade fires a left hand that Tarver takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:35 Jimmy Slade is challenging Tarver to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:47 Nelson moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:51 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:59 Tarver holds his arms up in disgust as Slade holds him around his waist. 0:0
01:04 Nelson steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
01:13 Tarver traps "The Spoiler"'s gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Nelson breaks it up. 0:0
01:18 Tarver pushes Slade away. 0:0
01:22 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:0
01:40 Slade picks off the jab thrown by Tarver. 0:0
01:52 Slade fires a lead right that Tarver manages to avoid. 0:0
01:59 Oh!!! Tarver unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:0
01:59 Jimmy Slade's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:0
01:59 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Slade because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 6:0
01:59 Blood is coming from a cut on the left eyelid of Slade and it's certainly appears as if it's going to inhibit his vision if it stays open throughout the fight. That's a bad place for a cut. 6:0
01:59 A fighter hates to see their own blood anytime, especially this early in the fight. 6:0
02:13 Tarver misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 6:0
02:20 Slade is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 9:2
02:36 Slade dances gracefully across the canvas 9:2
02:41 Slade slips in a jab to the body 9:4
02:55 Tarver grabs Slade again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 9:4
02:59 Referee Nelson steps in to break it up. 9:4
03:00 Slade misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 8:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Slade looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Slade's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Slade's corner has done a great job on the cut on the left eyelid. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:11 Slade is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:21 Tarver lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:21 Jimmy Slade is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:37 Slade fires a shot, but it glances off Tarver's shoulder. 4:0
0:49 Slade just comes up short with the cross. 4:0
0:51 Tarver drives the hook home. 7:0
01:02 Tarver gets his head on the chest of Slade as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 9:0
01:02 It looks like Tarver has reopened Slade's previous wound because Slade is now bleeding once again. 9:0
01:02 The cut on Jimmy Slade's left eyelid has been reopened and it's bleeding as heavily now as it was originally. 9:0
01:02 * Nelson is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Slade's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to "The Spoiler"'s face, especially the cut above the eye. 9:0
01:02 * Well, after talking a long look at Slade's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 3. 9:0
01:16 Tarver is circling his opponent. 9:0
01:20 Tarver is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:0
01:31 The fighters are tied up. Slade tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 9:0
01:36 Tarver pushes Slade away. 9:0
01:41 Tarver sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Slade. 12:0
01:50 Slade gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 12:2
02:03 That's a nice solid jab from Tarver 15:2
02:17 Slade works free! He backs to ring center, with Antonio Tarver following. 15:2
02:22 Tarver doesn't have to look for Slade this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:2
02:29 Tarver does a great job of moving as Slade tries to work inside. 15:2
02:31 Tarver scores with a nice two-punch combination. 17:2
02:49 Tarver shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Slade flush! 21:2
02:49 That's the shot Tarver hoped to land! Slade looks bad after that series of blows. 21:2
03:00 Jimmy Slade is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tarver to chase him. 21:2
03:00 The bell stops the action as Tarver and Slade go back to their corners. 23:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Slade's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Gil Clancy seemed to pump up Tarver between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The cut on the left eyelid suffered by Jimmy Slade has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:12 Slade voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:24 Tarver is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:24 And now it appears as if Slade's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 2:0
0:24 Blood is visible once again on the face of Slade as the cut on his eyelid has reopened. Slade is blinking, trying to clear his vision. 2:0
0:24 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Jimmy Slade by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Slade's eye. 2:0
0:28 * Nelson is calling a halt to this fight. * It's all over, the cut over Slade's eye is in terrible shape and he will not be able to continue! The winner by TKO Tarver! 2:0
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Michael Pass is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:29 mark in Round 4 is...
Antonio Tarver!
Score Cards
Barry Druxman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Antonio Tarver 9 10 10 29
Jimmy Slade 10 9 9 28
Scott Morrison Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Antonio Tarver 9 10 10 29
Jimmy Slade 10 9 9 28
James Jen-Kin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Antonio Tarver 9 9 10 28
Jimmy Slade 10 10 9 29
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Antonio Tarver 27 29 30 86
Jimmy Slade 30 28 27 85
Statistics
Categories Antonio Tarver Jimmy Slade
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.00 2.25
Hooks / Round 3.00 2.00
Crosses / Round 3.00 2.75
Combinations / Round 4.75 3.75
Uppercuts / Round 3.75 2.75
Punches Landed / Round 18.50 13.50
Punches Missed / Round 35.25 47.75
Punching Accuracy 34.4% 22.0%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 3 / 2 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
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
Support Bout
Jimmy Bivins vs Jack A Johnson
Fight info: Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England, 2024-03-21, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ken Rudd (Canada), Arthur Mercante (United States) and Juan Manuel Garcia Reyes (Spain), 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: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 6-3-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Jack A Johnson - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:15 Johnson takes a hard combination from Bivins 4:0
0:15 Johnson is staggered... 4:0
0:26 Bivins ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 6:0
0:35 As high as Johnson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bivins takes advantage of it. 6:0
0:47 A straight cross from Bivins gets through Johnson's guard. 8:0
01:12 Bivins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 8:0
01:16 Both men look to measure one another. 8:0
01:25 Bivins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Johnson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:0
01:27 Johnson dips and connects with a hook to the side of Bivins's head. 8:2
01:48 Bivins clinches... Johnson gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 8:2
01:53 Alonso separates the two... 8:2
02:05 Bivins is moving like a ghost out there, as Johnson trys in vain to corner him 8:2
02:10 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 8:2
02:21 Johnson picks off the jab by Bivins. 8:2
02:23 Johnson wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 8:4
02:39 OH! Bivins landed the big hook flush! 12:4
02:39 Jack A Johnson was stunned by that blow! 12:4
02:57 Bivins lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 14:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 15:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Johnson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Bivins received a pep talk from Enzo Calzaghe before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Johnson takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 0:3
0:25 Bivins is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:3
0:51 Johnson takes a right to the body. 2:3
01:00 Bivins hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Johnson. 4:3
01:16 Bivins is circling his opponent. 4:3
01:25 Bivins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:3
01:37 Bivins's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:3
01:55 Johnson traps Bivins's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:3
02:00 Alonso has to separate the two... 4:3
02:04 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:3
02:19 Johnson is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 4:3
02:32 Johnson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:3
02:34 Jimmy Bivins tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:3
02:46 Jimmy Bivins is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 8:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 10:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Johnson tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Bivins lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 3:0
0:33 Johnson's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:42 Jimmy Bivins lets his hands go inside, but Johnson protects his body well. 3:0
0:49 Johnson lands a vicious cross! 3:4
0:49 Bivins was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 3:4
01:02 That punch actually went behind Bivins's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Johnson. 3:4
01:12 Bivins drills Johnson with a left and right and another left. 5:4
01:33 Bivins flicks a jab to Johnson's stomach 7:4
01:53 The cross scores for Jimmy Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 9:4
02:13 Johnson fires a punch over the jab of Bivins and gets it in for points. 9:6
02:26 Johnson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:6
02:41 Bivins just comes up short with the hook. 9:6
02:43 Johnson gets his head on the chest of Bivins as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 9:8
02:57 Johnson pushes Bivins then steps away from him. 9:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:14 Jack A Johnson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:17 Jimmy Bivins scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:26 Pete Brodsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Johnson providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:31 Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bivins. 2:0
0:42 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:0
0:49 Johnson just landed a three punch combo! 2:5
0:49 Those shots all landed square and Bivins felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 2:5
0:58 Johnson unleashes a flurry of punches, but Bivins answers right back. 4:7
01:08 Bivins shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 7:7
01:22 Johnson charges in but Bivins avoids the rush. 7:7
01:30 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 7:7
01:41 Bivins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Johnson. 7:7
01:46 Bivins finally lets go of Johnson. 7:7
01:56 Johnson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 7:7
02:01 Bivins finds a home for his jab, keeping Johnson at bay. 9:7
02:10 Bivins doesn't have to look for Johnson this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:7
02:17 What an exchange, as both men unleash a torrent of blows at center ring! 11:9
02:31 Jimmy Bivins is protecting the body nicely as Jack A Johnson fails to score inside. 11:9
02:38 Johnson pushes Bivins away to give himself a little more space to work with. 11:9
02:49 Jack A Johnson is either lucky or has radar. Bivins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 11:9
03:00 Bivins misses wildly with the Hook. 11:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Alonso to step in and break it up. 11:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Enzo Calzaghe not only gave Bivins encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Johnson. Now it's up to Bivins to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Johnson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Bivins on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:23 These guys are really going at it but Johnson looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:4
0:55 Johnson eats a short cross from Bivins amd backs away. 5:4
01:07 Bivins's jab is landing with some authority. 8:4
01:21 Bivins wraps his arms around Johnson. 8:4
01:30 Alonso breaks them up... 8:4
01:35 Bivins gets the cross through Johnson's guard. 10:4
01:45 Jimmy Bivins pins Johnson in the corner! 10:4
01:45 Bivins and Johnson go toe to toe with Bivins getting the better of it. 13:6
02:01 Bivins has his arms wrapped around Johnson... Now they separate. 13:6
02:13 Bivins shoves Johnson away. 13:6
02:19 Upstairs and downstairs! Johnson lands two quick blows and then moves away from Bivins's counters. 13:8
02:31 Bivins misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 15:8
02:41 Jimmy Bivins gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Jack A Johnson. 17:8
02:50 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 17:8
02:58 Bivins is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 17:8
03:00 The Referee has to get between Bivins and Johnson as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 17:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alonso motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:09 Johnson scores with the jab. 0:2
0:14 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:18 Bivins got some great advice from Enzo Calzaghe between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:2
0:23 Bivins grabs and holds Johnson... 0:2
0:27 Johnson tries to get free... Here comes Alonso to break them up... 0:2
0:54 Jack A Johnson is trapped in the corner... 0:2
0:54 Bivins connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:2
01:08 Bivins fires a lead right that Johnson manages to avoid. 2:2
01:17 Johnson ducks into an uppercut from Bivins. 4:2
01:26 Johnson is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:2
01:29 Johnson gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 4:4
01:49 Bivins scores with a quick hook to the head of Johnson after Jack A Johnson missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:4
01:58 Johnson scores with several light punches to the head. 6:6
02:12 Bivins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Johnson blocks it. 6:6
02:21 Bivins throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:6
02:30 Johnson backs into a neutral corner. 8:6
02:35 Bivins pins Johnson's arms. Now they move apart. 8:6
02:39 Alonso separates them. 8:6
02:44 Johnson slides into a neutral corner... 8:6
02:54 Johnson takes a hard cross to the chin from Bivins. 11:6
02:59 Johnson is breathing heavily... 11:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 11:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Bivins got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Enzo Calzaghe's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 The quickness and footwork of Bivins is definitely keeping Johnson off balance. 0:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:17 Bivins slides into the corner... 0:0
0:17 Johnson catches Bivins with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:2
0:31 Johnson is trying to put his punches together and he tags Bivins with a nice combination of punches. 0:4
0:40 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:4
0:45 Bivins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
0:57 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
01:00 Johnson is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 0:6
01:12 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:19 Bivins is literally dancing circles around Johnson this round. 0:6
01:28 Johnson wraps up Bivins... Neither fighter will break... 0:6
01:33 Bivins pushes Johnson away. 0:6
01:39 Johnson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:6
01:39 The cross scores for Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:6
01:48 Johnson slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 2:9
02:03 Johnson comes in low. Bivins puts a headlock on him. Alonso knocks Bivins's arm off Johnson's head. 2:9
02:08 Alonso moves them apart. 2:9
02:17 Johnson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:9
02:19 The uppercut just landed by Bivins is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:9
02:32 Bivins scores with a quick one-two to Johnson's midsection 6:9
02:46 Johnson pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:9
02:55 Bivins does a great job of moving as Johnson tries to work inside. 6:9
02:58 Bivins scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Johnson. 8:9
02:58 Johnson comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Bivins leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 8:9
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 9:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Bivins is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Enzo Calzaghe was really animated in Bivins's corner and Bivins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Bivins bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
0:13 Johnson's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 2:0
0:17 Johnson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:25 Johnson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bivins's defense. 2:0
0:27 Bivins doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:0
0:37 Johnson rips a hook to the head. 4:2
0:50 Johnson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:6
0:50 Bivins is clutching his side! 4:6
01:00 Bivins retreats into the left corner. 4:6
01:04 Circling left, Johnson looks for an opening to fire a shot at Bivins. 4:6
01:13 Johnson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:6
01:16 Jimmy Bivins gets in a hook to the body of Johnson. 6:6
01:32 Johnson traps Bivins in the corner! 6:6
01:36 Johnson fires a shot, but it glances off Bivins's shoulder. 6:6
01:44 Bivins's finds a home on Johnson's jaw. 8:6
02:00 Johnson has a hold on Bivins that would make a professional wrestler proud. 8:6
02:12 Referee Alonso has to separate the two... 8:6
02:17 Johnson has Bivins blocked in! 8:6
02:22 Jack A Johnson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:6
02:24 Bivins lets a quick hook go, catching Johnson moving in. 10:6
02:24 * And now it appears as if Johnson has been cut the last punch that landed. 11:6
02:24 The cut couldn't be in much worse of a spot. It appears to be literally inside the left eyebrow of Johnson. That's a tough place for a cut man to work. 11:6
02:24 * Johnson seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Johnson's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 11:6
02:24 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Johnson's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Johnson and Bivins await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 8. 11:6
02:38 Bivins scores with a damaging cross. 14:6
02:50 Bivins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:6
03:00 Johnson is off target with that combination. 14:6
03:00 It looks like Bivins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:6
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. 14:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 As round 9 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Johnson; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut on the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:12 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:24 Johnson is challenging Bivins to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:33 Alonso separates the two... 0:0
0:37 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:45 Bivins lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
01:06 Jack A Johnson is trapped in Jimmy Bivins's corner... 2:0
01:10 Bivins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Johnson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
01:13 Jack A Johnson connects with an uppercut to the head of Bivins. 2:2
01:31 The fighters are tied up. Johnson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:2
01:36 Jack A Johnson and Bivins each take a step back. 2:2
01:44 Johnson lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:4
01:58 Bivins looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:4
02:05 Bivins moves into the left corner. 2:4
02:10 Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bivins. 2:4
02:25 Johnson's misses as Bivins backpedals away. 2:4
02:28 Jimmy Bivins's jab is fast and accurate. 4:4
02:40 * Alonso steps in and admonishes Bivins for shots to the kidney. 6:4
02:58 Johnson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:4
03:00 Johnson looks for a breather; he grabs Bivins and holds on. Bivins pushes Johnson off and looks for an opening. 6:4
03:00 Alonso is shouting at Johnson to break! 6:4
03:00 Bivins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:4
03:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 6:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Pete Brodsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Johnson has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:07 Johnson's corner men does a nice job on Johnson's cut on the left eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Johnson had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:15 Johnson fires and misses. 0:0
0:26 Jack A Johnson misses with that jab. 0:0
0:46 Johnson telegraphed that shot and Bivins ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:57 Bivins holds his arms up in disgust as Jack A Johnson holds him around his waist. 0:0
01:06 Now they break clean. 0:0
01:20 Bivins slips out of a corner, as Johnson attempts to trap him. 0:0
01:30 Jimmy Bivins ties up Johnson. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
01:34 Alonso pries them apart. 0:0
01:44 Johnson just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
01:46 Bivins misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
01:55 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
01:55 Jack A Johnson gets in a short cross to the body. 2:2
02:04 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Bivins has gotten the better of the exchange. 5:4
02:09 Bivins is running out of gas... 5:4
02:25 Johnson wings a big left hand at Bivins but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:4
02:32 Bivins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:4
02:41 Johnson lands a hard cross! 5:8
02:41 Bivins is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 5:8
03:00 Bivins is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Johnson's defense. 5:8
03:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 6:8
Fight Result
And here with the call is Henry Jones
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Ken Rudd, Canada scores the bout 96 to 95
Arthur Mercante, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Juan Manuel Garcia Reyes, Spain scores the bout 97 to 93
The winner by unanimous decision is Jimmy Bivins!
Score Cards
Ken Rudd Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 96
Jack A Johnson 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 95
Arthur Mercante Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 97
Jack A Johnson 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 93
Juan Manuel Garcia Reyes Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 97
Jack A Johnson 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 30 30 28 30 29 29 27 30 29 28 290
Jack A Johnson 27 27 29 27 28 28 30 27 29 29 281
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Jack A Johnson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.20 3.10
Hooks / Round 5.60 2.90
Crosses / Round 5.00 2.80
Combinations / Round 5.20 4.40
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 27.50 16.80
Punches Missed / Round 38.40 56.10
Punching Accuracy 41.7% 23.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Kidney Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 2 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
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
Co-Feature
Michael Moorer vs Jack Root
Fight info: Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England, 2024-03-21, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Basilio Flecha (Argentina), Carlos Rodriguez Scarilli (Argentina) and Dave Greer (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: 4-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Jack Root - Record: 1-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Moorer! He snapped Root's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Root and he is stunned! 4:0
0:28 Root lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:2
0:42 Root throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:4
01:04 Moorer flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:4
01:21 Moorer cranks up the hook and connects to Root's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 11:4
01:21 Root was staggered by that punch! 11:4
01:35 Moorer picks off the jab thrown by Root. 11:4
01:42 Moorer drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 15:4
01:42 Root is clutching his side! 15:4
02:05 Root circles around the ring. 15:4
02:20 Moorer just misses with a huge shot as Root chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 15:4
02:36 Michael Moorer tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Root blocks it. 15:4
02:47 Moorer moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 17:4
03:00 Moorer is off target with that jab. 17:4
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 18:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michael Moorer looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky knows Root lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Jack Root wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Moorer's defense. 0:0
0:20 Moorer lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:20 Moorer sent Root reeling with that punch! 4:0
0:29 Some good body work by Moorer but not much on those punches. 6:0
0:38 As high as Root is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Moorer takes advantage of it. 6:0
0:45 Moorer seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
0:53 Moorer does a great job of moving as Root tries to work inside. 6:0
01:04 Root takes a heavy hook downstairs. 10:0
01:04 Root is hurt! 10:0
01:17 Michael Moorer takes a solid cross from Root. 10:3
01:38 Root just comes up short with the jab. 10:3
01:50 Moorer has freed himself from Root. They move quickly to ring center. 10:3
01:55 Both fighters are flailing away but Moorer is definitely landing the better punches. 13:5
02:09 Root takes a hard combination from Moorer 18:5
02:09 Root is trying to regroup after those punches... 18:5
02:26 Moorer lands a solid uppercut! 22:5
02:26 Root is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 22:5
02:35 Moorer fires a jab to the body 24:5
02:49 Root pins Moorer's arms. Now they move apart. 24:5
02:53 England has to break the clinch. 24:5
02:58 A flurry of blows from Moorer lands to the body 26:5
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 28:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Root grabs Moorer. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:16 Root finally lets go of Moorer. 0:0
0:20 Pete Brodsky seemed to pump up Root between rounds. 0:0
0:21 Moorer has Root blocked in! 0:0
0:26 Moorer scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 4:0
0:26 That series of punches rocked Root and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:40 Moorer is holding on to Root. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:0
0:49 Root pushes Moorer away. 4:0
0:53 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:0
0:58 Moorer picks off the combination by Root. 4:0
01:04 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:0
01:12 Root rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 4:2
01:22 Root has Moorer trapped! 4:2
01:27 Root misses with that punch. 4:2
01:29 Moorer jolts Root with a hard jab. 7:2
01:42 Root will tie a guy up if he has to. 7:2
01:51 Referee England has to separate the two... 7:2
01:56 Root scores with several light punches to the head. 7:4
02:10 Moorer lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 9:4
02:19 Root scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 9:6
02:31 Root has Moorer pinned! 9:6
02:36 Root is circling his opponent. 9:6
02:41 Moorer gets inside and fires a hook to Jack Root's body. 11:6
02:57 Moorer misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 11:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 10:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Root got some great advice from Pete Brodsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:09 Jack Root is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:14 Moorer can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Root fires a shot, but it glances off Moorer's shoulder. 0:0
0:30 Moorer takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 3:0
0:47 Jack Root seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 3:0
0:55 Root moves to the center of the Ring taunting Moorer with his hands by his sides. 3:0
01:06 Moorer seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:0
01:09 Root has Moorer trapped in the upper neutral corner... 3:0
01:09 Root gets off a quick combination to the body 3:2
01:21 The action is back at ring center. 3:2
01:26 Moorer drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:2
01:26 Root was hurt by those blows! 7:2
01:38 Some nice infighting ends with Root getting an uppercut in. 7:4
01:57 Root tries to muscle inside but Moorer clinches him. 7:4
02:02 England separates the two fighters. 7:4
02:06 Root takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 7:4
02:10 Moorer retreats into the left corner. 7:4
02:10 Root gets the cross through Moorer's guard. 7:6
02:10 Michael Moorer comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Root leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 7:6
02:23 Root is pinned in his own corner... 7:6
02:27 Moorer cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Root had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:6
02:34 Moorer sneaks home the left cross. 9:6
02:47 Both fighters move to ring center. 9:6
02:51 Moorer lands a solid hook! 14:6
02:51 Root is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:6
03:00 Moorer ends up behind Root as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 14:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 15:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Dennie Mancini said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Moorer has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:07 Root feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Moorer's chin. 0:2
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:16 Jack Root scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Moorer's jaw. 0:4
0:32 Root is really fluid in his movement. 0:4
0:37 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
0:43 Moorer slides into the corner... 0:4
0:52 Root backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:4
01:01 Moorer throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Root but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:4
01:03 Root is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Moorer with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 0:7
01:15 Michael Moorer retreats into a neutral corner. 0:7
01:20 Jack Root has his arms wrapped around Moorer... Now they separate. 0:7
01:24 Moorer works his way free! 0:7
01:32 Root scores with a quick one-two to Moorer's midsection 0:9
01:43 Root lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Moorer on the end of that punch. 0:11
01:43 * And now it appears as if Moorer has been cut the last punch that landed. 0:12
01:43 There's some blood seeping out of the corner of Moorer's mouth; he must have a small cut on the inside of it. 0:12
01:52 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:12
02:01 Moorer's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:12
02:09 Root feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:12
02:14 Root scores with a nice right cross. 0:14
02:28 Root is holding Moorer tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:14
02:32 England separates the two... 0:14
02:39 A straight cross from Root gets through Moorer's guard. 0:16
02:54 Root backs into a neutral corner. 0:16
02:54 Moorer goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 3:16
03:00 Moorer is trapped in the corner... 3:16
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 3:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Root 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
0:15 Moorer usues his legs to avoid Root's punches. 0:0
0:17 Michael Moorer catches Jack Root with a nice cross. 3:0
0:22 Root is starting to fatigue... 3:0
0:26 Dennie Mancini was really animated in Moorer's corner and Moorer was nodding in agreement. 3:0
0:27 Michael Moorer moves into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:27 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 5:2
0:31 Root doesn't have much left... 5:2
0:40 Moorer fires a lead right that Root manages to avoid. 5:2
0:43 Root lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 5:4
0:57 Root looks to work the body, but Moorer covers up nicely. 5:4
01:11 Jack Root backs into the lower right corner. 5:4
01:11 Moorer cranks a hard cross to the body of Root. 8:4
01:21 Root continues to pop the jab 8:6
01:35 Moorer just comes up short with the jab. 8:6
01:49 Root lands a flurry to the ribs of Moorer. 8:8
02:03 Root 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. 8:8
02:15 Root fires a volley of punches but Moorer was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:8
02:22 Moorer just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Root with a sharp combination! 12:8
02:22 Those shots all landed square and Root felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 12:8
02:34 Moorer pins Root in the corner! 12:8
02:38 Moorer dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Root back on his heels! 16:8
02:38 Root is out on his feet after that violent combination! 16:8
02:48 Root shoots a cross to the midsection. 16:10
03:00 Oh!!! Moorer unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 20:10
03:00 How is Root standing after that? 20:10
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Michael Moorer and Jack Root really went at it. 21:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Root looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky not only gave Root encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moorer. Now it's up to Root to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Moorer is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:19 Root is trapped in Moorer's corner... 0:0
0:23 Root holds his arms up in disgust as Moorer holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:32 England separates the two... 0:0
0:42 Root wraps up Moorer. 0:0
0:46 England has to separate the two... 0:0
0:55 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:0
0:58 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
01:03 Root misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
01:10 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
01:13 Michael Moorer moves into the upper corner. 0:0
01:13 Root lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:2
01:27 Root tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Moorer. 0:2
01:34 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
01:38 Root gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:4
01:50 Root seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
01:56 Root's jab connects to Moorer's head 0:6
02:21 Root is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:6
02:35 Root is flicking the jab, trying to keep Moorer at long range. 0:6
02:43 Root lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Moorer's ribs. 0:9
02:52 Moorer retreats into his own corner... 0:9
02:52 Root sneaks home the right cross. 0:11
03:00 Moorer appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 0:11
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 1:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Pete Brodsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Root providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Root lands consecutive blows to Moorer's midsection. 0:2
0:22 England warns Root for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:2
0:27 The fighters have just banged heads! 0:2
0:36 Root can't score with short uppercut inside. Moorer got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:2
0:57 Moorer dances gracefully across the canvas 0:2
01:08 Moorer traps Root in the corner! 0:2
01:12 Moorer smothers Root's attack with a clinch! 0:2
01:17 * England is telling Moorer to quit leaning on the neck. 0:2
01:34 Root doubles up to the body, though Michael Moorer seems unfazed. 0:4
01:51 That punch actually went behind Root's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Michael Moorer. 0:4
02:05 Moorer misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
02:12 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:4
02:23 Root telegraphed that shot and Moorer ducks under it easily. 0:4
02:38 Root is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
02:40 Moorer feints to the head before burying the hook in Jack Root's side. 3:4
02:58 Moorer is literally dancing circles around Root this round. 3:4
03:00 Root misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:4
03:00 Hoots and hollers and cries for more action can be heard all over the arena as a less than scintillating round goes into the books. 4:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Michael Moorer got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dennie Mancini's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Root has Moorer cornered! 0:0
0:06 Root catches Moorer with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:2
0:23 Root just can't find the range with that combination. 0:2
0:35 Root traps Michael Moorer's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until England breaks it up. 0:2
0:39 Now they break clean. 0:2
0:48 Root lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moorer. 0:2
0:56 Root throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:4
01:10 Root lets his hands go inside, but Moorer protects his body well. 0:4
01:13 Michael Moorer feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:4
01:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:4
01:30 Root tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:4
01:42 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Root locks up Moorer's arms. 2:4
01:46 England pries them apart. 2:4
01:50 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:4
01:54 Moorer slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
01:59 Root's misses as Moorer backpedals away. 2:4
02:01 Root winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Moorer. 5:4
02:10 Root is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:4
02:17 Root leaves the jab just short. 5:4
02:27 Moorer scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 7:4
02:36 The cross scores for Root. He needs to throw that punch more often. 7:6
02:48 Moorer lands a brutal cross to head of Root. 10:6
02:58 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 10:6
03:00 Moorer is giving Root a lot of side-to-side movement. 10:6
03:00 Moorer appears to have this fight under control. 10:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Moorer and Root go back to their corners. 11:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:16 Michael Moorer is either lucky or has radar. Root's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:18 Moorer scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:0
0:31 Root misses with that jab. 2:0
0:34 Moorer rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:0
0:43 Moorer slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:47 Root fires and misses. 4:0
0:50 "Double M" scores big with that hook to the jaw of Root. Jack Root took a step back after absorbing that shot. 7:0
0:59 Root is staying at the center of the ring. 7:0
01:03 Root lands a hard uppercut! 7:4
01:03 Moorer is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 7:4
01:21 Moorer made Root look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Root would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 7:4
01:24 Root eats a jab from Moorer 9:4
01:37 Root misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:4
01:48 Root is holding... 9:4
01:53 England moves them apart. 9:4
01:57 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:4
02:00 Moorer gets off a jab to the solar plexus 11:4
02:10 Moorer retreats into the upper corner. 11:4
02:14 Root works his way in and leans on Moorer... 11:4
02:26 Root shoves Moorer away. 11:4
02:39 Root throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:4
02:46 Root goes downstairs with a right cross. 11:6
03:00 There's a hard shot off the top of Moorer's head! 11:10
03:00 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Michael Moorer's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 11:10
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 11:10
Fight Result
Here's Jimmy Lennon with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Basilio Flecha, Argentina scores the bout 99 to 92
Carlos Rodriguez Scarilli, Argentina scores the bout 98 to 93
Dave Greer, United States scores the bout 97 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Michael Moorer!
Score Cards
Basilio Flecha Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 99
Jack Root 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 92
Carlos Rodriguez Scarilli Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 98
Jack Root 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 93
Dave Greer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 97
Jack Root 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 30 30 30 29 27 30 28 30 30 30 294
Jack Root 27 27 27 28 30 27 29 30 27 27 279
Statistics
Categories Michael Moorer Jack Root
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.20 3.10
Hooks / Round 5.10 3.50
Crosses / Round 4.20 6.50
Combinations / Round 4.50 6.90
Uppercuts / Round 4.80 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 22.80 23.60
Punches Missed / Round 29.90 82.00
Punching Accuracy 43.3% 22.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside mouth 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 5 0 / 0
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 0 / 0 0 / 0
Event#11 Tarver vs Slade.....OTBivens vs Jack Johnson.....OTMoorer vs Root.....OTFitz vs Levinsky
Re: Event#11 Tarver vs Slade.....OTBivens vs Jack Johnson.....OTMoorer vs Root.....OTFitz vs Levinsky
Main Event
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Battling Levinsky
Fight info: Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England, 2024-03-21, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Guy Jutras (Canada), Samuel Conde (Puerto Rico) and Frank Lombardi (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 Fitzsimmons - Record: 6-3-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Battling Levinsky - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:16 Bob Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:16 Levinsky in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:37 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:0
0:49 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
0:53 Levinsky scores with a nice right cross. 4:2
01:10 Levinsky has his arms wrapped around Fitzsimmons... Now they separate. 4:2
01:22 Assimenios moves them apart. 4:2
01:32 Levinsky muscles his way inside. 4:2
01:47 Fitzsimmons holds his arms up in disgust as Levinsky holds him around his waist. 4:2
01:59 Now they break clean. 4:2
02:04 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:2
02:11 * Levinsky is having a point deducted for hitting low. Assimenios is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Levinsky and his corner people can't believe the call. 4:4
02:11 Levinsky dips and connects with a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head. 4:4
02:28 Levinsky grabs Fitzsimmons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:4
02:37 Assimenios is shouting at Levinsky to break! 4:4
02:49 Levinsky wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Fitzsimmons's defense. 4:4
02:51 Fitzsimmons bangs a right cross off the face of Levinsky. 6:4
03:00 Levinsky is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:4
03:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 5:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:15 Levinsky grabs Fitzsimmons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Assimenios has to force Levinsky to let go. 0:0
0:19 Levinsky shoves Fitzsimmons away. 0:0
0:23 Whatever Gil Clancy said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fitzsimmons has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:25 Levinsky lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:34 Levinsky comes out on top in that exchange but Bob Fitzsimmons was able to land some nice shots as well. 2:5
0:43 Levinsky and Fitzsimmons are at close quarters as Levinsky lands a hook to Fitzsimmons's head. 2:7
0:54 Levinsky fires a punch over the jab of Fitzsimmons and gets it in for points. 2:9
01:14 Levinsky finds a home for his jab, keeping Bob Fitzsimmons at bay. 2:11
01:28 Levinsky just comes up short with the jab. 2:11
01:41 Levinsky clamps Bob Fitzsimmons's arms to his side and holds on until Assimenios breaks the hold. 2:11
01:46 Assimenios separates the two... 2:11
01:55 Levinsky misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:11
02:05 * Bob Fitzsimmons is complaining and Assimenios agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Levinsky. 2:13
02:27 Levinsky tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fitzsimmons ducks under it. 2:13
02:30 The fighters are tangled up inside. Fitzsimmons has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:13
02:39 Levinsky rips a hook to the body. 4:15
02:48 Fitzsimmons doesn't have to look for Levinsky this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:15
03:00 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent combination! 8:15
03:00 How is Levinsky standing after those shots? 8:15
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 8:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Levinsky received a pep talk from Manny Seamon before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Levinsky lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:21 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 2:4
0:34 Some good body work by Levinsky but not much on those punches. 2:6
0:48 Fitzsimmons clinches... Levinsky gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:6
0:57 * Levinsky is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 2:6
01:10 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:6
01:14 Both fighters are flailing away but Levinsky is definitely landing the better punches. 4:9
01:23 As high as Fitzsimmons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Levinsky takes advantage of it. 4:9
01:27 Battling Levinsky scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:11
01:37 Not much steam behind Fitzsimmons's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:11
01:50 Levinsky seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:11
01:58 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 6:11
02:00 Levinsky scores to the body with a jab 6:13
02:09 Levinsky bangs the uppercut home. 6:15
02:23 Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Levinsky. 8:15
02:37 Fitzsimmons moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Levinsky. 8:15
02:41 Fitzsimmons's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:15
02:50 Levinsky misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:15
03:00 Levinsky misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:15
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:16
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Gil Clancy was really animated in Fitzsimmons's corner and Fitzsimmons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Levinsky misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:30 Levinsky ties up Fitzsimmons... 0:0
0:39 Assimenios breaks them up... 0:0
0:44 Fitzsimmons connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 3:0
0:58 Assimenios warns Fitzsimmons for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:0
01:02 Assimenios steps in and breaks it up. 3:0
01:06 Fitzsimmons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:0
01:13 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:0
01:20 Circling left, Fitzsimmons looks for an opening to fire a shot at Levinsky. 3:0
01:28 Levinsky wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 3:2
01:37 A hard jab by Fitzsimmons gets in. 6:2
01:51 Fitzsimmons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Levinsky back on his heels! 10:2
01:51 Levinsky careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 10:2
02:07 Assimenios tries to separate the boxers but Fitzsimmons has a vice-like grip on Levinsky. 10:2
02:11 Levinsky tries to get free... Here comes Assimenios to break them up... 10:2
02:21 Fitzsimmons telegraphed that shot and Levinsky ducks under it easily. 10:2
02:23 Levinsky gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Fitzsimmons. 10:4
02:40 Fitzsimmons fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:4
02:51 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the hook. 10:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 10:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 4. 11:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Bob Fitzsimmons is motioning with his gloves for Levinsky to bring it on, but Fitzsimmons is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:19 Levinsky takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:23 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:28 Fitzsimmons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:32 Fitzsimmons forces his way inside. 4:0
0:46 Levinsky looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 4:0
0:48 Levinsky takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:0
01:01 There's the uppercut from Fitzsimmons. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:0
01:10 Levinsky eats a jab from Fitzsimmons 10:0
01:26 Fitzsimmons is jockeying for position as he tries to force Levinsky back into the corner. 10:0
01:35 Fitzsimmons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 10:0
01:45 Fitzsimmons and Levinsky are in a clinch, Assimenios hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:0
01:57 Assimenios separates the two... 10:0
02:11 Fitzsimmons goes straight at Levinsky, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 10:0
02:16 Fitzsimmons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 12:0
02:16 * And now it appears as if Levinsky has been cut the last punch that landed. 13:0
02:16 * Levinsky keeps wiping the blood from under his left eye with his glove. The cut shouldn't be bothering him that much. 13:0
02:33 Fitzsimmons is off target with that uppercut. 13:0
02:35 Levinsky flicks a lead right to the head of Fitzsimmons. 13:2
02:49 Fitzsimmons fires a lead right that Levinsky manages to avoid. 13:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:2
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 15:2
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Levinsky's corner gave his cut under the left eye priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:08 Levinsky moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:17 Levinsky throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:4
0:26 Fitzsimmons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Gil Clancy's instructions work. 0:4
0:31 Levinsky misses with that hook. 0:4
0:39 Levinsky scores with a quick hook to the head of Fitzsimmons after Fitzsimmons missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:6
0:48 Not a lot on that hook to Fitzsimmons's side, but it scored. 0:8
01:01 Levinsky approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Fitzsimmons any room to breathe. 0:8
01:06 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:8
01:21 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:8
01:21 Battling Levinsky was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:8
01:37 Fitzsimmons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:8
01:40 Bob Fitzsimmons walks in to a glancing hook from Levinsky. 4:10
01:49 Levinsky lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:12
02:11 The action slows for the moment. 4:12
02:22 Fitzsimmons traps Levinsky's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:12
02:27 Assimenios separates them. 4:12
02:31 Assimenios is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 4:12
02:46 Levinsky fires and misses. 4:12
03:00 Fitzsimmons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Levinsky flush! 9:12
03:00 Levinsky staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 9:12
03:00 Assimenios motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 8:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Manny Seamon not only gave Levinsky encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fitzsimmons. Now it's up to Levinsky to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons traps Levinsky's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Assimenios breaks it up. 0:0
0:16 Assimenios moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Fitzsimmons gets inside and fires a hook to Levinsky's body. 2:0
0:32 Bob Fitzsimmons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Levinsky. 4:0
0:46 Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:0
0:55 Fitzsimmons lands a hard cross! 8:0
0:55 Fitzsimmons has Levinsky in trouble after that punch! 8:0
01:09 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Levinsky covers up nicely. 8:0
01:15 OH! Levinsky landed the big hook flush! 8:4
01:15 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Fitzsimmons is trying to hang on... 8:4
01:25 Levinsky gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Fitzsimmons with an uppercut. 8:6
01:34 Fitzsimmons rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 10:6
01:48 You would think Levinsky had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Bob Fitzsimmons looked trying to score there! 10:6
01:50 Levinsky scores with the jab. 10:8
02:00 Levinsky lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:10
02:13 Levinsky comes in low. Fitzsimmons puts a headlock on him. Assimenios knocks Fitzsimmons's arm off Levinsky's head. 10:10
02:18 * Fitzsimmons 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. 10:10
02:32 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Fitzsimmons scored more on that exchange. 13:12
02:41 Fitzsimmons's jab connects to Levinsky's head 15:12
02:57 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Levinsky. 15:12
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 15:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Levinsky rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Levinsky sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:17 Gil Clancy was extremely upbeat during the break with Fitzsimmons providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:18 Bob Fitzsimmons scores with a hard jab to the body. 3:2
0:29 Levinsky misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 3:4
0:43 Fitzsimmons throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Levinsky but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:4
0:45 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Levinsky blasts home a hook. 3:6
0:57 Levinsky throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 3:8
01:11 Levinsky works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 3:10
01:25 Fitzsimmons swings...and misses. 3:10
01:32 Fitzsimmons appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 3:10
01:39 He lands a devastating cross! 7:10
01:39 Levinsky appears shaken by that punch! 7:10
01:48 Levinsky scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 7:12
02:02 Levinsky is challenging Fitzsimmons to fight him and quit clinching. 7:12
02:14 Assimenios pries them apart. 7:12
02:19 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:12
02:21 Levinsky lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection 7:14
02:35 Fitzsimmons can't score with short uppercut inside. Levinsky got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:14
02:37 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Levinsky can land a solid one. 7:16
02:42 Fitzsimmons needs to catch his second wind... 7:16
02:42 * Bob Fitzsimmons's right eye has abruptly developed some major swelling under it. 7:16
02:48 Levinsky lands a flurry to the ribs of Fitzsimmons. 7:18
02:52 There has to be something done about the swelling around Fitzsimmons's right eye as it continues to worsen. 7:18
02:57 Fitzsimmons gets off a jab to the solar plexus 9:18
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! 9:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Fitzsimmons is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:16 * Levinsky is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 0:0
0:19 Assimenios crouches over Levinsky and begins to count.. 7:0
0:19 1... 7:0
0:20 2... 7:0
0:21 The count reaches 3 as Levinsky is struggling to climb off of the deck. 7:0
0:22 4... 7:0
0:22 * Levinsky manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 7:0
0:22 Assimenios looks into Levinsky eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 7:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons has hurt Levinsky early in the round. Levinsky is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 7:0
0:31 Fitzsimmons pins Levinsky in the corner! 7:0
0:31 Bob Fitzsimmons cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 10:0
0:31 Fitzsimmons must sense that he's got Levinsky just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 10:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons scores with an excellent cross. 13:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 13:0
0:45 It looks like Levinsky and Fitzsimmons are both breathing heavily... 13:0
0:58 * Fitzsimmons rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Levinsky and Levinsky tastes the canvas here in Round 9! 13:0
01:01 Assimenios motions Fitzsimmons to a neutral corner and starts the count. 19:0
01:01 1... 19:0
01:02 2... 19:0
01:03 Levinsky is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 3. 19:0
01:03 * Levinsky still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Assimenios is taking a long look at him. 19:0
01:03 Assimenios waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 19:0
01:03 Bob Fitzsimmons wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 19:0
01:16 Levinsky picks off the jab thrown by Fitzsimmons. 19:0
01:27 Fitzsimmons throws a flurry of punches but Levinsky either blocks or slips them. 19:0
01:34 Bob Fitzsimmons lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 21:0
01:34 Fitzsimmons has Levinsky is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 21:0
01:52 Fitzsimmons misses with that punch. 21:0
02:00 Fitzsimmons is trapped in the corner... 21:0
02:00 Levinsky lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 21:2
02:09 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 21:2
02:09 Fitzsimmons really drove that combination to the body home with authority, you could hear those shots land all through the arena. 24:2
02:14 Levinsky's tank is just about on empty. 24:2
02:22 Levinsky is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 24:2
02:30 Levinsky is trying to free his gloves from under Bob Fitzsimmons's gloves. 24:2
02:34 Assimenios has to break the clinch. 24:2
02:39 Fitzsimmons has Battling Levinsky trapped! 24:2
02:44 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Levinsky protects his body well. 24:2
02:54 Fitzsimmons is forced into his own corner... 24:2
02:59 Levinsky traps Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms, forcing Assimenios to break them up. 24:2
03:00 Battling Levinsky uses his shoulder to force Fitzsimmons out of the clinch. 24:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have this fight under control. 24:2
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 24:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Levinsky just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:0
0:12 Battling Levinsky was hurt by those blows! 5:0
0:17 Neither fighter has much left... 5:0
0:21 Fitzsimmons got some great advice from Gil Clancy between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 5:0
0:28 Levinsky lands a wicked uppercut! 5:5
0:28 Fitzsimmons is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:5
0:37 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 5:5
0:49 Levinsky is protecting the body nicely as Fitzsimmons fails to score inside. 5:5
0:51 Fitzsimmons tastes Levinsky's jab 5:7
0:56 The swelling around Fitzsimmons's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:7
01:04 Fitzsimmons slides into the corner... 5:7
01:09 Levinsky works his way in and leans on Fitzsimmons... 5:7
01:13 Levinsky and Bob Fitzsimmons each take a step back. 5:7
01:19 Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:7
01:23 That punch actually went behind Levinsky's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fitzsimmons. 5:7
01:35 * Levinsky connects with a thundering uppercut and Fitzsimmons drops to the canvas! 5:7
01:37 Assimenios starts the count... 5:13
01:37 1... 5:13
01:38 2... 5:13
01:39 3... 5:13
01:39 * Fitzsimmons is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 5:13
01:39 Fitzsimmons looks to have steadied himself and Assimenios will allow the fight to continue... 5:13
01:39 Fitzsimmons is badly stunned and Levinsky will try to finish him off here in the 10th round! 5:13
01:43 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Levinsky change his style. 5:13
01:47 Levinsky has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 5:13
01:52 Levinsky landed a sharp combination that rocked Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 5:17
01:52 Fitzsimmons is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 5:17
02:01 The fighters are back at ring center... 5:17
02:05 There's a straight right by Levinsky! 5:21
02:05 Fitzsimmons looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:21
02:10 Fitzsimmons seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 5:21
02:19 Levinsky cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:21
02:30 Levinsky throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Fitzsimmons's jaw. 5:23
02:30 Levinsky has Fitzsimmons on the run. Maybe he can finish Fitzsimmons off before the clock ends this round. 5:23
02:39 A flurry of blows from Levinsky lands to the body 5:25
02:50 Fitzsimmons moves into the lower corner. 5:25
02:50 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 7:27
02:59 The action is at ring center. 7:27
03:00 Levinsky continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 7:27
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 7:27
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 7:28
Fight Result
And here with the call is Bob Alexander
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Guy Jutras, Canada scores the bout 94 to 93
Samuel Conde, Puerto Rico scores the bout 95 to 92
Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 94 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Bob Fitzsimmons!!!
Score Cards
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 94
Battling Levinsky 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 7 10 93
Samuel Conde Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 95
Battling Levinsky 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 7 10 92
Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 94
Battling Levinsky 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 7 10 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 30 27 27 30 30 27 30 28 30 24 283
Battling Levinsky 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 29 21 30 278
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Battling Levinsky
Knockdowns scored 2 1
Jabs / Round 4.00 6.60
Hooks / Round 3.80 9.30
Crosses / Round 5.30 5.70
Combinations / Round 3.50 4.70
Uppercuts / Round 4.80 4.70
Punches Landed / Round 21.40 31.00
Punches Missed / Round 56.90 33.80
Punching Accuracy 27.3% 47.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under left eye 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Battling Levinsky
Fight info: Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England, 2024-03-21, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Guy Jutras (Canada), Samuel Conde (Puerto Rico) and Frank Lombardi (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 Fitzsimmons - Record: 6-3-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Battling Levinsky - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:16 Bob Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:16 Levinsky in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
0:37 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:0
0:49 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
0:53 Levinsky scores with a nice right cross. 4:2
01:10 Levinsky has his arms wrapped around Fitzsimmons... Now they separate. 4:2
01:22 Assimenios moves them apart. 4:2
01:32 Levinsky muscles his way inside. 4:2
01:47 Fitzsimmons holds his arms up in disgust as Levinsky holds him around his waist. 4:2
01:59 Now they break clean. 4:2
02:04 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:2
02:11 * Levinsky is having a point deducted for hitting low. Assimenios is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Levinsky and his corner people can't believe the call. 4:4
02:11 Levinsky dips and connects with a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head. 4:4
02:28 Levinsky grabs Fitzsimmons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:4
02:37 Assimenios is shouting at Levinsky to break! 4:4
02:49 Levinsky wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Fitzsimmons's defense. 4:4
02:51 Fitzsimmons bangs a right cross off the face of Levinsky. 6:4
03:00 Levinsky is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:4
03:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 5:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:15 Levinsky grabs Fitzsimmons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Assimenios has to force Levinsky to let go. 0:0
0:19 Levinsky shoves Fitzsimmons away. 0:0
0:23 Whatever Gil Clancy said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fitzsimmons has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:25 Levinsky lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:34 Levinsky comes out on top in that exchange but Bob Fitzsimmons was able to land some nice shots as well. 2:5
0:43 Levinsky and Fitzsimmons are at close quarters as Levinsky lands a hook to Fitzsimmons's head. 2:7
0:54 Levinsky fires a punch over the jab of Fitzsimmons and gets it in for points. 2:9
01:14 Levinsky finds a home for his jab, keeping Bob Fitzsimmons at bay. 2:11
01:28 Levinsky just comes up short with the jab. 2:11
01:41 Levinsky clamps Bob Fitzsimmons's arms to his side and holds on until Assimenios breaks the hold. 2:11
01:46 Assimenios separates the two... 2:11
01:55 Levinsky misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:11
02:05 * Bob Fitzsimmons is complaining and Assimenios agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Levinsky. 2:13
02:27 Levinsky tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fitzsimmons ducks under it. 2:13
02:30 The fighters are tangled up inside. Fitzsimmons has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:13
02:39 Levinsky rips a hook to the body. 4:15
02:48 Fitzsimmons doesn't have to look for Levinsky this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:15
03:00 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent combination! 8:15
03:00 How is Levinsky standing after those shots? 8:15
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 8:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Levinsky received a pep talk from Manny Seamon before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Levinsky lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:21 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 2:4
0:34 Some good body work by Levinsky but not much on those punches. 2:6
0:48 Fitzsimmons clinches... Levinsky gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:6
0:57 * Levinsky is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 2:6
01:10 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:6
01:14 Both fighters are flailing away but Levinsky is definitely landing the better punches. 4:9
01:23 As high as Fitzsimmons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Levinsky takes advantage of it. 4:9
01:27 Battling Levinsky scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:11
01:37 Not much steam behind Fitzsimmons's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:11
01:50 Levinsky seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:11
01:58 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 6:11
02:00 Levinsky scores to the body with a jab 6:13
02:09 Levinsky bangs the uppercut home. 6:15
02:23 Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Levinsky. 8:15
02:37 Fitzsimmons moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Levinsky. 8:15
02:41 Fitzsimmons's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:15
02:50 Levinsky misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:15
03:00 Levinsky misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:15
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:16
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Gil Clancy was really animated in Fitzsimmons's corner and Fitzsimmons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Levinsky misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:30 Levinsky ties up Fitzsimmons... 0:0
0:39 Assimenios breaks them up... 0:0
0:44 Fitzsimmons connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 3:0
0:58 Assimenios warns Fitzsimmons for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:0
01:02 Assimenios steps in and breaks it up. 3:0
01:06 Fitzsimmons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:0
01:13 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:0
01:20 Circling left, Fitzsimmons looks for an opening to fire a shot at Levinsky. 3:0
01:28 Levinsky wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 3:2
01:37 A hard jab by Fitzsimmons gets in. 6:2
01:51 Fitzsimmons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Levinsky back on his heels! 10:2
01:51 Levinsky careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 10:2
02:07 Assimenios tries to separate the boxers but Fitzsimmons has a vice-like grip on Levinsky. 10:2
02:11 Levinsky tries to get free... Here comes Assimenios to break them up... 10:2
02:21 Fitzsimmons telegraphed that shot and Levinsky ducks under it easily. 10:2
02:23 Levinsky gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Fitzsimmons. 10:4
02:40 Fitzsimmons fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:4
02:51 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the hook. 10:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 10:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 4. 11:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Bob Fitzsimmons is motioning with his gloves for Levinsky to bring it on, but Fitzsimmons is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:19 Levinsky takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:23 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:28 Fitzsimmons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:32 Fitzsimmons forces his way inside. 4:0
0:46 Levinsky looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 4:0
0:48 Levinsky takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:0
01:01 There's the uppercut from Fitzsimmons. That opening has been there all fight for him. 8:0
01:10 Levinsky eats a jab from Fitzsimmons 10:0
01:26 Fitzsimmons is jockeying for position as he tries to force Levinsky back into the corner. 10:0
01:35 Fitzsimmons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 10:0
01:45 Fitzsimmons and Levinsky are in a clinch, Assimenios hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:0
01:57 Assimenios separates the two... 10:0
02:11 Fitzsimmons goes straight at Levinsky, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 10:0
02:16 Fitzsimmons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 12:0
02:16 * And now it appears as if Levinsky has been cut the last punch that landed. 13:0
02:16 * Levinsky keeps wiping the blood from under his left eye with his glove. The cut shouldn't be bothering him that much. 13:0
02:33 Fitzsimmons is off target with that uppercut. 13:0
02:35 Levinsky flicks a lead right to the head of Fitzsimmons. 13:2
02:49 Fitzsimmons fires a lead right that Levinsky manages to avoid. 13:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:2
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 15:2
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Levinsky's corner gave his cut under the left eye priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:08 Levinsky moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:17 Levinsky throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:4
0:26 Fitzsimmons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Gil Clancy's instructions work. 0:4
0:31 Levinsky misses with that hook. 0:4
0:39 Levinsky scores with a quick hook to the head of Fitzsimmons after Fitzsimmons missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:6
0:48 Not a lot on that hook to Fitzsimmons's side, but it scored. 0:8
01:01 Levinsky approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Fitzsimmons any room to breathe. 0:8
01:06 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:8
01:21 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:8
01:21 Battling Levinsky was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:8
01:37 Fitzsimmons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:8
01:40 Bob Fitzsimmons walks in to a glancing hook from Levinsky. 4:10
01:49 Levinsky lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:12
02:11 The action slows for the moment. 4:12
02:22 Fitzsimmons traps Levinsky's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:12
02:27 Assimenios separates them. 4:12
02:31 Assimenios is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 4:12
02:46 Levinsky fires and misses. 4:12
03:00 Fitzsimmons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Levinsky flush! 9:12
03:00 Levinsky staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 9:12
03:00 Assimenios motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 8:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Manny Seamon not only gave Levinsky encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fitzsimmons. Now it's up to Levinsky to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons traps Levinsky's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Assimenios breaks it up. 0:0
0:16 Assimenios moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Fitzsimmons gets inside and fires a hook to Levinsky's body. 2:0
0:32 Bob Fitzsimmons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Levinsky. 4:0
0:46 Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:0
0:55 Fitzsimmons lands a hard cross! 8:0
0:55 Fitzsimmons has Levinsky in trouble after that punch! 8:0
01:09 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Levinsky covers up nicely. 8:0
01:15 OH! Levinsky landed the big hook flush! 8:4
01:15 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Fitzsimmons is trying to hang on... 8:4
01:25 Levinsky gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Fitzsimmons with an uppercut. 8:6
01:34 Fitzsimmons rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 10:6
01:48 You would think Levinsky had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Bob Fitzsimmons looked trying to score there! 10:6
01:50 Levinsky scores with the jab. 10:8
02:00 Levinsky lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:10
02:13 Levinsky comes in low. Fitzsimmons puts a headlock on him. Assimenios knocks Fitzsimmons's arm off Levinsky's head. 10:10
02:18 * Fitzsimmons 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. 10:10
02:32 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Fitzsimmons scored more on that exchange. 13:12
02:41 Fitzsimmons's jab connects to Levinsky's head 15:12
02:57 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Levinsky. 15:12
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 15:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Levinsky rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Levinsky sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:17 Gil Clancy was extremely upbeat during the break with Fitzsimmons providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:18 Bob Fitzsimmons scores with a hard jab to the body. 3:2
0:29 Levinsky misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 3:4
0:43 Fitzsimmons throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Levinsky but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:4
0:45 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Levinsky blasts home a hook. 3:6
0:57 Levinsky throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 3:8
01:11 Levinsky works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 3:10
01:25 Fitzsimmons swings...and misses. 3:10
01:32 Fitzsimmons appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 3:10
01:39 He lands a devastating cross! 7:10
01:39 Levinsky appears shaken by that punch! 7:10
01:48 Levinsky scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 7:12
02:02 Levinsky is challenging Fitzsimmons to fight him and quit clinching. 7:12
02:14 Assimenios pries them apart. 7:12
02:19 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:12
02:21 Levinsky lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection 7:14
02:35 Fitzsimmons can't score with short uppercut inside. Levinsky got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:14
02:37 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Levinsky can land a solid one. 7:16
02:42 Fitzsimmons needs to catch his second wind... 7:16
02:42 * Bob Fitzsimmons's right eye has abruptly developed some major swelling under it. 7:16
02:48 Levinsky lands a flurry to the ribs of Fitzsimmons. 7:18
02:52 There has to be something done about the swelling around Fitzsimmons's right eye as it continues to worsen. 7:18
02:57 Fitzsimmons gets off a jab to the solar plexus 9:18
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! 9:18
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Fitzsimmons is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:16 * Levinsky is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 0:0
0:19 Assimenios crouches over Levinsky and begins to count.. 7:0
0:19 1... 7:0
0:20 2... 7:0
0:21 The count reaches 3 as Levinsky is struggling to climb off of the deck. 7:0
0:22 4... 7:0
0:22 * Levinsky manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 7:0
0:22 Assimenios looks into Levinsky eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 7:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons has hurt Levinsky early in the round. Levinsky is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 7:0
0:31 Fitzsimmons pins Levinsky in the corner! 7:0
0:31 Bob Fitzsimmons cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 10:0
0:31 Fitzsimmons must sense that he's got Levinsky just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 10:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons scores with an excellent cross. 13:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 13:0
0:45 It looks like Levinsky and Fitzsimmons are both breathing heavily... 13:0
0:58 * Fitzsimmons rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Levinsky and Levinsky tastes the canvas here in Round 9! 13:0
01:01 Assimenios motions Fitzsimmons to a neutral corner and starts the count. 19:0
01:01 1... 19:0
01:02 2... 19:0
01:03 Levinsky is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 3. 19:0
01:03 * Levinsky still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Assimenios is taking a long look at him. 19:0
01:03 Assimenios waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 19:0
01:03 Bob Fitzsimmons wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 19:0
01:16 Levinsky picks off the jab thrown by Fitzsimmons. 19:0
01:27 Fitzsimmons throws a flurry of punches but Levinsky either blocks or slips them. 19:0
01:34 Bob Fitzsimmons lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 21:0
01:34 Fitzsimmons has Levinsky is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 21:0
01:52 Fitzsimmons misses with that punch. 21:0
02:00 Fitzsimmons is trapped in the corner... 21:0
02:00 Levinsky lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 21:2
02:09 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 21:2
02:09 Fitzsimmons really drove that combination to the body home with authority, you could hear those shots land all through the arena. 24:2
02:14 Levinsky's tank is just about on empty. 24:2
02:22 Levinsky is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 24:2
02:30 Levinsky is trying to free his gloves from under Bob Fitzsimmons's gloves. 24:2
02:34 Assimenios has to break the clinch. 24:2
02:39 Fitzsimmons has Battling Levinsky trapped! 24:2
02:44 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Levinsky protects his body well. 24:2
02:54 Fitzsimmons is forced into his own corner... 24:2
02:59 Levinsky traps Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms, forcing Assimenios to break them up. 24:2
03:00 Battling Levinsky uses his shoulder to force Fitzsimmons out of the clinch. 24:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have this fight under control. 24:2
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 24:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Levinsky just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:0
0:12 Battling Levinsky was hurt by those blows! 5:0
0:17 Neither fighter has much left... 5:0
0:21 Fitzsimmons got some great advice from Gil Clancy between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 5:0
0:28 Levinsky lands a wicked uppercut! 5:5
0:28 Fitzsimmons is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:5
0:37 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 5:5
0:49 Levinsky is protecting the body nicely as Fitzsimmons fails to score inside. 5:5
0:51 Fitzsimmons tastes Levinsky's jab 5:7
0:56 The swelling around Fitzsimmons's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:7
01:04 Fitzsimmons slides into the corner... 5:7
01:09 Levinsky works his way in and leans on Fitzsimmons... 5:7
01:13 Levinsky and Bob Fitzsimmons each take a step back. 5:7
01:19 Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:7
01:23 That punch actually went behind Levinsky's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fitzsimmons. 5:7
01:35 * Levinsky connects with a thundering uppercut and Fitzsimmons drops to the canvas! 5:7
01:37 Assimenios starts the count... 5:13
01:37 1... 5:13
01:38 2... 5:13
01:39 3... 5:13
01:39 * Fitzsimmons is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 5:13
01:39 Fitzsimmons looks to have steadied himself and Assimenios will allow the fight to continue... 5:13
01:39 Fitzsimmons is badly stunned and Levinsky will try to finish him off here in the 10th round! 5:13
01:43 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Levinsky change his style. 5:13
01:47 Levinsky has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 5:13
01:52 Levinsky landed a sharp combination that rocked Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 5:17
01:52 Fitzsimmons is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 5:17
02:01 The fighters are back at ring center... 5:17
02:05 There's a straight right by Levinsky! 5:21
02:05 Fitzsimmons looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:21
02:10 Fitzsimmons seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 5:21
02:19 Levinsky cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:21
02:30 Levinsky throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Fitzsimmons's jaw. 5:23
02:30 Levinsky has Fitzsimmons on the run. Maybe he can finish Fitzsimmons off before the clock ends this round. 5:23
02:39 A flurry of blows from Levinsky lands to the body 5:25
02:50 Fitzsimmons moves into the lower corner. 5:25
02:50 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 7:27
02:59 The action is at ring center. 7:27
03:00 Levinsky continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 7:27
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 7:27
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 7:28
Fight Result
And here with the call is Bob Alexander
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Guy Jutras, Canada scores the bout 94 to 93
Samuel Conde, Puerto Rico scores the bout 95 to 92
Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 94 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Bob Fitzsimmons!!!
Score Cards
Guy Jutras Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 94
Battling Levinsky 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 7 10 93
Samuel Conde Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 95
Battling Levinsky 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 7 10 92
Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 94
Battling Levinsky 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 7 10 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 30 27 27 30 30 27 30 28 30 24 283
Battling Levinsky 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 29 21 30 278
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Battling Levinsky
Knockdowns scored 2 1
Jabs / Round 4.00 6.60
Hooks / Round 3.80 9.30
Crosses / Round 5.30 5.70
Combinations / Round 3.50 4.70
Uppercuts / Round 4.80 4.70
Punches Landed / Round 21.40 31.00
Punches Missed / Round 56.90 33.80
Punching Accuracy 27.3% 47.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under left eye 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Re: Event#11 Tarver vs Slade.....OTBivens vs Jack Johnson.....OTMoorer vs Root.....OTFitz vs Levinsky
Great main event read ... 
Re: Event#11 Tarver vs Slade.....OTBivens vs Jack Johnson.....OTMoorer vs Root.....OTFitz vs Levinsky
OT made for some drama......
Re: Event#11 Tarver vs Slade.....OTBivens vs Jack Johnson.....OTMoorer vs Root.....OTFitz vs Levinsky
Canadian Judge was blind in the Bivins Johnson fight.
Re: Event#11 Tarver vs Slade.....OTBivens vs Jack Johnson.....OTMoorer vs Root.....OTFitz vs Levinsky
Tarver, Bivins and Moorer winning was pretty standard.
Fitz - Lev was a real up and down affair, going backwards and forwards. Nice read.
Fitz - Lev was a real up and down affair, going backwards and forwards. Nice read.
Re: Event#11 Tarver vs Slade.....OTBivens vs Jack Johnson.....OTMoorer vs Root.....OTFitz vs Levinsky
Wooooh. I was nervous when they read those scorecards I'm not gonna lie. Thankful it went my man's way, and that we can put this OT week behind us, and get everybody back to their fighting best next week.
You gotta watch that Levinsky. He can be dangerous if you ain't prepared.
You gotta watch that Levinsky. He can be dangerous if you ain't prepared.