Opening Bout
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Prince Charles Williams
Fight info: Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN, United States, 2024-04-20, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Lou Moret, the bout will be scored by three judges: Roy Silbert (United States), Luca Montella (Italy) and John Keane (England), 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: 9-4-1 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Prince Charles Williams - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:12 * That last shot stunned Williams and it looks like Fitzsimmons is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Williams is now bleeding. 3:0
0:12 The bleeding is coming from the last place you'd want a cut, inside the right eyebrow of Williams. The blood is trickling into his eye and, as a corner man, you know that the location is going to add to the challenge of getting that wound to close. 3:0
0:12 No fighter wants to suffer a cut during a fight, let alone in the first round. 3:0
0:20 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 3:0
0:28 Williams does a great job of moving as Fitzsimmons tries to work inside. 3:0
0:43 Prince Charles Williams lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 3:2
0:57 Williams lands a cross to the body. 3:4
01:09 Williams flicks a jab to Fitzsimmons's stomach 3:6
01:27 Williams has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Fitzsimmons. 3:6
01:32 Moret steps in and breaks it up. 3:6
01:48 Fitzsimmons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:6
01:54 Fitzsimmons steals a quick glance at his corner. 3:6
01:58 Williams gets the cross through Fitzsimmons's guard. 3:8
02:12 Williams traps Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Moret breaks it up. 3:8
02:16 Moret moves them apart. 3:8
02:21 As high as Fitzsimmons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Williams takes advantage of it. 3:8
02:29 Williams is holding... 3:8
02:33 Now they break clean. 3:8
02:38 Williams shoots a cross to the midsection. 3:10
02:47 Fitzsimmons said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 3:10
02:50 Williams shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 3:12
03:00 Fans call for more action as Williams ties up Fitzsimmons. Moret agrees with the fans and yells for Williams to quit playing games and fight. 3:12
03:00 Williams uses his shoulder to force Fitzsimmons out of the clinch. 3:12
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 3:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Williams has the cut on the right eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:08 Williams throws the cross and scores to the head of Bob Fitzsimmons. 0:2
0:18 A hard uppercut from Williams lands flush. 0:5
0:27 Fitzsimmons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:5
0:28 Fitzsimmons fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:5
0:40 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Prince Charles Williams but it scores points for Fitzsimmons none the less. 4:5
0:58 Williams fires and misses. 4:5
01:05 Williams seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:5
01:09 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:5
01:17 Fitzsimmons fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:5
01:20 Williams fires a light jab to the stomach 4:7
01:37 Fitzsimmons fires a volley of punches but Williams was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:7
01:51 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent uppercut! 8:7
01:51 That punch has Prince Charles Williams staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 8:7
02:01 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Bob Fitzsimmons blasts home a hook. 10:7
02:10 Fitzsimmons throws a punch and lands. Prince Charles Williams scores with a counter. Looks like Fitzsimmons was a little more effective. 13:9
02:27 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Prince Charles Williams protects his body well. 13:9
02:41 Fitzsimmons grabs and holds Williams... 13:9
02:50 Moret pries them apart. 13:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Fitzsimmons's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:10 Williams scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:19 Whatever Sam Colonna said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Williams has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:2
0:24 Williams leaves the jab just short. 0:2
0:32 Williams gets in a short cross to the body. 0:4
0:41 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Williams digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Fitzsimmons. 0:6
0:56 Williams really buried that punch into Fitzsimmons's ribs. 0:10
0:56 Fitzsimmons looks shaken! 0:10
01:08 Williams bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 0:12
01:22 Prince Charles Williams lands a wicked combination! 0:17
01:22 Fitzsimmons seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 0:17
01:35 Williams triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 0:20
01:48 Williams seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:20
01:55 Williams fires a shot, but it glances off Fitzsimmons's shoulder. 0:20
01:58 Prince Charles Williams takes a hard jab to the face from Fitzsimmons 3:20
01:58 And now Williams is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 3:20
01:58 Additional punishment has caused the cut on the right eyebrow of Williams to reopen and a stream of blood is trickling down his face. 3:20
01:58 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Williams's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Moret is escorting Williams over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 3:20
01:58 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 3 as the fighters approach one another. 3:20
02:15 Williams fires a lead right that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid. 3:20
02:22 Williams takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 7:20
02:22 Williams is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 7:20
02:22 It looks like the last shot made the cut that Williams suffered earlier worse. 7:20
02:22 A sense of urgency can be seen on the face of Williams as the cut on his right eyebrow becomes even more of a factor as it grows worse and the blood flows more freely into Williams's eye. 7:20
02:22 * Moret is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Williams'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 Williams's face, especially the cut above the eye. 7:20
02:22 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Williams to stand and motioning for Fitzsimmons to back up a little. Now Moret is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 3. 7:20
02:35 Prince Charles Williams is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Fitzsimmons to chase him. 7:20
02:52 Fitzsimmons's misses as Williams backpedals away. 7:20
03:00 Prince Charles Williams picks off the jab thrown by Fitzsimmons. 7:20
03:00 Williams shows Fitzsimmons his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 7:22
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:07 Dai Dollings really gave it to Fitzsimmons between rounds, but Fitzsimmons's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:07 A trickle of blood is still visible on the face of Williams; his cutman wasn't able to staunch the flow of blood from the cut on the right eyebrow, at least not completely. 0:0
0:08 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 2:2
0:16 Sam Colonna not only gave Williams encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fitzsimmons. Now it's up to Williams to implement it. 2:2
0:22 Bob Fitzsimmons whiffs with the hook. 2:2
0:25 Some good body work by Williams but not much on those punches. 2:4
0:34 Williams finds a home for that debilitating hook. 2:7
0:51 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 4:9
01:15 Williams wraps his arms around Fitzsimmons. 4:9
01:20 Moret breaks them up... 4:9
01:29 Fitzsimmons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Williams back on his heels! 8:9
01:29 Williams looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:9
01:45 Fitzsimmons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Williams blocks it. 8:9
01:52 Fitzsimmons lands a flurry to the ribs of Williams. 10:9
02:06 Moret has to pull the fighters away from each other as Bob Fitzsimmons locks up Williams's arms. 10:9
02:11 * The referee cautions Fitzsimmons about leaning on Williams's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 10:9
02:28 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 10:9
02:31 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 10:9
02:38 Fitzsimmons has his arms wrapped around Williams... Now they separate. 10:9
02:43 Referee Moret separates the two... 10:9
03:00 Williams will tie a guy up if he has to. 10:9
03:00 Williams and Fitzsimmons each take a step back. 10:9
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 10:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Dai Dollings was really animated in Fitzsimmons's corner and Fitzsimmons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The cut on the right eyebrow suffered by Williams has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:14 There's the uppercut from Fitzsimmons. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:0
0:14 That last shot has reopened a cut on Williams because the blood is flowing again. 2:0
0:14 The cut on the right eyebrow of Williams has reopened and the bleeding has ensued. This isn't going to make the fight any easier for him. 2:0
0:14 * 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 Williams by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Williams's eye. 2:0
0:18 * Referee Moret is calling a halt to this fight. He's leading Prince Charles Williams to the corner and calling for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is studying the cut... Prince Charles "The Prince of Boxing" Williams's corner is pleading its case.* They want Williams to be allowed to at least finish the round. The Referee is waving it off. It's over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO due to the severity of the cuts - Fitzsimmons! 2:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Ray Connelly
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:19 mark in Round 5 is...
Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Roy Silbert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 38
Prince Charles Williams 10 9 10 9 38
Luca Montella Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 38
Prince Charles Williams 10 9 10 9 38
John Keane Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 10 9 10 38
Prince Charles Williams 10 9 10 9 38
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 27 30 27 30 114
Prince Charles Williams 30 27 30 27 114
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Prince Charles Williams
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.40 4.80
Hooks / Round 3.40 4.20
Crosses / Round 4.60 6.60
Combinations / Round 2.40 5.60
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 15.80 24.80
Punches Missed / Round 48.20 21.20
Punching Accuracy 24.7% 53.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
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 right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3
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 2 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
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
Ezzard Charles vs Prince Badi Ajamu
Fight info: Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN, United States, 2024-04-20, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Steve Weisfeld (United States), Oren Shellenberger (United States) and Frank Forbes (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: Ezzard Charles - Record: 10-4-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Florio - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
In the blue corner: Prince Badi Ajamu - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:18 * Charles throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Ajamu drops to one knee and will take the count! 0:0
0:21 Drakulich picks up the count.. 9:0
0:21 1... 9:0
0:22 2... 9:0
0:23 3... 9:0
0:24 4... 9:0
0:25 5... 9:0
0:26 Prince Badi Ajamu is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 9:0
0:27 7... 9:0
0:28 8... 9:0
0:29 9... 9:0
0:30 10! 9:0
0:30 * And the referee waves his arms to signal this fight is over![/P] Ezzard Charles wins by way of knockout here in round 1. 9:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon Jr.
Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 0:36 of round number 1. The winner by knockout is...
Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
Steve Weisfeld Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles
Prince Badi Ajamu
Oren Shellenberger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles
Prince Badi Ajamu
Frank Forbes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles
Prince Badi Ajamu
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ezzard Charles
Prince Badi Ajamu
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Prince Badi Ajamu
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 1.00 0.00
Hooks / Round 1.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 1.00 0.00
Combinations / Round 3.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 0.00 0.00
Punches Landed / Round 6.00 0.00
Punches Missed / Round 0.00 0.00
Punching Accuracy 100.0% 1.$%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Co-Feature
Jimmy Bivins vs Adam King
Fight info: Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN, United States, 2024-04-20, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Robert Byrd, the bout will be scored by three judges: Roy Silbert (United States), Jack Woodburn (Canada) and Arturo Sanchez (Panama), 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: 8-5-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Mitchell - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Adam King - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Evangelista Cotto - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:12 Bivins lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:22 He is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:0
0:35 Bivins gets his head on the chest of King as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:0
0:49 Bivins is really fluid in his movement. 6:0
0:56 Bivins gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 8:0
01:10 Adam King picks off the combination by Bivins. 8:0
01:27 Bivins is circling his opponent. 8:0
01:33 King is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 11:2
01:45 The cross scores for Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 13:2
02:01 King's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 13:2
02:05 * Bivins lands a solid body shot. Byrd steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Bivins can't believe the call and neither can we. 15:2
02:05 Bivins fires a light jab to the stomach 15:2
02:14 Bivins delivers a cross to the nose of King. 18:2
02:25 Bivins scores with a quick hook to the head of King after King missed with a wild shot of his own. 20:2
02:37 King takes a right to the body. 22:2
02:47 Jimmy Bivins likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or King's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 24:2
02:56 Bivins doesn't have to look for Adam King this round. He is right there in front of him. 24:2
03:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could very well turn out to be a mismatch. 25:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Bivins received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Bivins snaps King's head back with a solid jab. 3:0
0:20 Bivins's finds a home on King's jaw. 5:0
0:37 Bivins fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:0
0:49 Jimmy Bivins whiffs with the uppercut. 5:0
0:59 Bivins splits Adam King's gloves with an uppercut. 7:0
01:12 Bivins's jab is fast and accurate. 9:0
01:25 Bivins lands the lead cross. 11:0
01:35 Bivins throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 13:0
01:49 Adam King usues his legs to avoid Jimmy Bivins's punches. 13:0
01:56 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 13:0
02:08 Bivins misses wildly with the Hook. 13:0
02:10 King plants a cross on Bivins's rib cage. 13:2
02:23 King walks in to a glancing hook from Bivins. 15:2
02:37 King is trying to free his gloves from under Bivins's gloves. 15:2
02:46 Byrd pries them apart. 15:2
02:51 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 15:2
02:59 Considering the clinch Bivins has on King it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Adam King pushes him away. 15:2
03:00 * Jimmy Bivins is bleeding! He's cut! 15:3
03:00 The cut appears to be outside the left eyebrow. Even if his corner can't staunch the wound, Bivins got lucky, at least in the location of the cut. He shouldn't have vision problems from it... 15:3
03:00 Blood from a fighter in these early rounds can force a fighter to alter their strategy and change their style for the rest of the bout. 15:3
03:00 * A cut has been opened after the fighters heads collided during that clinch. 15:3
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 14:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 King looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 King takes a cross to the head from Bivins. 2:0
0:25 Evangelista Cotto not only gave King encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Bivins. Now it's up to King to implement it. 2:0
0:30 Adam King tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Bivins. 2:0
0:42 Bivins ties up King. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:0
0:46 Byrd separates the two... 2:0
0:56 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:0
0:58 Bivins tries a hook but King blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:2
01:16 Bivins swings...and misses. 2:2
01:26 King lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:4
01:26 That punch has reopened a cut on Bivins as once again you can see blood on the face of Bivins. 2:4
01:26 Bivins has emerged bloodied, as the cut outside his left eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 2:4
01:42 King misses with that cross. 2:4
01:52 Bivins scores with consecutive blows to the body of King. 4:4
02:14 Bivins pins King's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:4
02:19 King tries to get free... Here comes Byrd to break them up... 4:4
02:26 Bivins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:4
02:37 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Jimmy Bivins digs a quick hook into the exposed side of King. 8:4
02:46 King is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:4
02:49 King lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 3. 7:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Evangelista Cotto is just telling King the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:07 Jimmy Bivins digs two shots to the body and then rips King with a short uppercut on the inside. 3:0
0:23 Bivins lands a rapier like jab to the head of King 5:0
0:36 Bivins shoots a cross to the midsection. 7:0
0:46 Both fighters let their hands go with Adam King coming out on top in that melee. 9:3
0:56 Bivins lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 11:3
01:05 Bivins catches King with a nice cross. 14:3
01:19 Jimmy Bivins telegraphed that shot and King ducks under it easily. 14:3
01:30 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 14:3
01:34 Jimmy Bivins scores with a quick one-two to King's midsection 16:3
01:50 Bivins is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 16:3
02:05 Bivins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 16:3
02:07 * Byrd steps in and admonishes King for holding and hitting. 16:6
02:25 Both fighters take a half-step back. 16:6
02:43 Bivins throws a flurry of punches but King either blocks or slips them. 16:6
02:45 King gets off a quick combination to the body 16:8
02:56 Bivins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 16:8
03:00 Bivins isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Adam King fits. 16:8
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! 17:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:15 King comes in low. Bivins puts a headlock on him. Byrd knocks Bivins's arm off King's head. 0:0
0:19 * Byrd steps in and admonishes King for hitting on the break. 0:0
0:37 Jimmy Bivins just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:40 King rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:53 Bivins pins King's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:2
0:58 * Byrd is telling Bivins to quit using the shoulder. 0:2
01:18 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:2
01:23 Jimmy Bivins uses his shoulder to force King out of the clinch. 0:2
01:31 King eats a short cross from Bivins amd backs away. 2:2
01:40 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Bivins can land a solid one. 4:2
01:53 Bivins clamps King's arms to his side and holds on until Byrd breaks the hold. 4:2
02:02 Referee Byrd steps in to break it up. 4:2
02:07 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:2
02:15 King tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bivins blocks it. 4:2
02:21 Bivins misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 6:2
02:43 King fires a lead right that Bivins manages to avoid. 6:2
02:45 Bivins throws the hook and connects. 8:2
02:59 Bivins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:2
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Bivins is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from King 0:0
0:14 King looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:0
0:18 Whatever Evangelista Cotto said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as King has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:23 Jimmy Bivins just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:26 King bangs the uppercut home. 0:2
0:35 Bivins lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:2
0:48 Bivins smothers King's attack with a clinch! 2:2
01:00 Byrd moves in to break the clinch. 2:2
01:10 Bivins is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:2
01:19 Bivins lets his hands go inside, but King protects his body well. 2:2
01:21 King fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 2:4
01:31 Bivins shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 5:4
01:47 King does a great job smothering Bivins's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 5:4
01:58 Bivins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 5:4
02:08 Bivins is off target with that cross. 5:4
02:20 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 5:4
02:25 King eats a jab from Bivins 7:4
02:35 King backs into the right corner. 7:4
02:35 Bivins scores with a glancing cross. 9:4
02:48 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 9:4
02:53 Now they break clean. 9:4
02:58 King is pinned in his own corner... 9:4
02:58 Bivins scores with three unanswered blows to the head of King. 12:4
03:00 Bivins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:4
03:00 King shows Bivins his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 14:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins and King square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Evangelista Cotto was really animated in King's corner and King was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Adam King tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:14 Bivins lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep King on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:27 Bivins bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:0
0:47 Bivins grabs King's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Byrd has to force Bivins to let go. 4:0
0:56 Byrd has to break them apart. 4:0
01:01 Jimmy Bivins moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:0
01:18 Bivins is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in King's defense. 6:0
01:30 Jimmy Bivins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:0
01:40 Bivins traps King in the corner! 6:0
01:40 Bivins glances a hook off King's side. 8:0
01:52 Bivins feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 10:0
02:01 * Byrd is giving Jimmy Bivins a warning for a low blow. 12:0
02:20 Bivins's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 14:0
02:29 King retreats into his own corner... 14:0
02:29 King eats a left-right from Bivins 16:0
02:43 Bivins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 16:0
02:47 Bivins lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 18:0
03:00 Bivins's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 18:0
03:00 It looks like Bivins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:0
03:00 That ends Round 7... But the fighters are still punching! Now Byrd jumps between them. 20:0
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Byrd motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Bivins doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:0
0:20 King got some great advice from Evangelista Cotto between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 2:0
0:20 Bivins scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:0
0:30 Bivins scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:0
0:39 Bivins slips inside and lands a hook. 8:0
0:48 Bivins has King trapped! 8:0
0:48 Bivins forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of King. 10:0
01:01 Bivins snakes the jab through King's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 12:0
01:13 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 12:0
01:17 Bivins is flicking the jab, trying to keep King at long range. 12:0
01:22 Bivins hooks off the jab and scores to the body or King. 14:0
01:31 Bivins is forced into his own corner... 14:0
01:31 King catches Bivins with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 14:2
01:45 Bivins has freed himself from King. They move quickly to ring center. 14:2
01:54 King is protecting the body nicely as Bivins fails to score inside. 14:2
02:02 Bivins pins King in the corner! 14:2
02:06 Bivins dances gracefully across the canvas 14:2
02:11 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 14:2
02:11 Bivins misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 16:2
02:27 Bivins flicks a lead right to the head of King. 18:2
02:41 Bivins is moving like a ghost out there, as King trys in vain to corner him 18:2
02:46 King has Bivins trapped in the upper neutral corner... 18:2
02:51 Adam King is clinching... 18:2
02:55 King finally lets go of Bivins. 18:2
03:00 Bivins appears to have this fight under control. 18:2
03:00 The Referee has to get between Bivins and King as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 20:1
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:11 King fires and misses. 0:0
0:18 Danny Florio was extremely upbeat during the break with Bivins providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:18 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:18 King digs a short hook to ribs of Bivins. 0:2
0:37 Bivins is bouncing on his toes, avoiding King attempts to move inside on him. 0:2
0:42 Bivins slides into his own corner... 0:2
0:47 King can't score with short uppercut inside. Bivins got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:2
0:49 Bivins fires a solid combination. 2:2
0:58 Adam King leans on Bivins and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:4
01:08 Bivins goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:4
01:22 Adam King looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 4:4
01:32 Bivins is staying at the center of the ring. 4:4
01:37 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:4
01:39 King lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:6
01:39 And now it appears as if Bivins's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:6
01:39 Now the bleeding from the cut outside Bivins's left eye has begun to flow again. 4:6
01:39 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Bivins's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Byrd is escorting Bivins over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 4:6
01:39 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Byrd is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 4:6
01:51 King seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
02:03 Bivins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate King's defense. 4:6
02:11 Those were mostly arm punches from Bivins but several got through. 6:6
02:29 Adam King looks to work the body, but Bivins covers up nicely. 6:6
02:38 The cross scores for Jimmy Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:6
02:55 Bivins gets in a short cross to the body. 10:6
03:00 Bivins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 11:7
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
0:08 Bivins is ready to go. The cut outside the left eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:09 King is trapped in Bivins's corner... 0:0
0:14 The quickness and footwork of Bivins is definitely keeping King off balance. 0:0
0:36 Bivins ties up King. 0:0
0:41 Byrd has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:46 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:49 King backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:53 Bivins wraps up King... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:58 Byrd moves them apart. 0:0
01:02 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:0
01:05 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
01:10 Bivins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around King. 0:0
01:14 Referee Byrd has to separate the two... 0:0
01:20 Bivins tries to push King back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:0
01:28 Bivins ties up King... 0:0
01:32 Bivins pushes King away. 0:0
01:42 Not much happening. Both fighters seem content to waste a round as they continue to stare at each other. 0:0
01:52 King misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
02:03 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:0
02:10 Bivins has his arms wrapped around King... Now they separate. 0:0
02:15 Byrd breaks them up... 0:0
02:34 King is challenging Bivins to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
02:38 King pushes Bivins away. 0:0
02:51 King pins Bivins's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
02:55 Byrd separates the two fighters. 0:0
03:00 Bivins appears to have this fight under control. 0:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 1:0
Fight Result
Let's go to Mark Beiro for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Roy Silbert, United States scores the bout 100 to 91
Jack Woodburn, Canada scores the bout 99 to 92
Arturo Sanchez, Panama scores the bout 99 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Jimmy Bivins!!!
Score Cards
Roy Silbert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Adam King 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 91
Jack Woodburn Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 99
Adam King 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 92
Arturo Sanchez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 99
Adam King 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 30 30 30 30 30 29 30 30 30 29 298
Adam King 27 27 30 27 27 28 27 27 28 28 276
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Adam King
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 11.40 1.90
Hooks / Round 7.10 1.80
Crosses / Round 7.40 1.60
Combinations / Round 6.80 2.70
Uppercuts / Round 5.90 1.20
Punches Landed / Round 38.60 9.20
Punches Missed / Round 59.00 27.10
Punching Accuracy 39.5% 25.3%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 2 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside left eyebrow 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 1 / 1 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 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 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 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
Main Event
Maxie Rosenbloom vs Ka-Dy King
Fight info: Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN, United States, 2024-04-20, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Kenny Bayless, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Paige (United States), Takeshi Shimekawa (Japan) and Duane Ford (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Maxie Rosenbloom - Record: 11-2-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Peter Manfredo Sr. - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Ka-Dy King - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joey Fariello - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:13 King lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Rosenbloom is badly hurt! 0:4
0:22 King forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Rosenbloom. 0:6
0:39 King just can't find the range with that hook. 0:6
0:41 Rosenbloom works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:6
0:54 A flurry of blows from Rosenbloom lands to the body 4:6
01:15 Rosenbloom lands a devastating hook! 9:6
01:15 King is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:6
01:30 Rosenbloom is literally dancing circles around King this round. 9:6
01:39 King wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Maxie Rosenbloom's defense. 9:6
01:53 * Bayless stops the fight and is calling that punch by King a low blow. That is unbelievable, it was nowhere close to being low. 9:8
01:53 King is trying to put his punches together and he tags Maxie Rosenbloom with a nice combination of punches. 9:8
02:02 Rosenbloom doesn't have to look for King this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:8
02:19 Rosenbloom just landed a three punch combo! 13:8
02:19 King is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 13:8
02:27 As high as King is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Rosenbloom takes advantage of it. 13:8
02:38 Maxie Rosenbloom fires a shot, but it glances off King's shoulder. 13:8
02:40 King bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 13:10
02:50 The fighters are at close quarters now as Rosenbloom lands a hook downstairs. 15:10
02:54 King has some apparent swelling under those eyes of his. 15:10
03:00 * Rosenbloom definitely winced after landing that last punch. It looks as if he's hurt his hand; how bad is anyone's guess at this point. 15:10
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 14:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 2:2
0:22 Rosenbloom scores to the body with a jab 4:2
0:26 King's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his eyes. 4:2
0:34 Rosenbloom snakes the jab through King's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:2
0:51 Rosenbloom is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:2
0:55 King leans on Rosenbloom and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:4
01:08 Rosenbloom doubles up to the body, though King seems unfazed. 8:4
01:19 King pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:6
01:33 Rosenbloom lands a short hook to the body. 10:6
01:46 Rosenbloom lands the lead cross. 12:6
02:03 King tries to muscle inside but Maxie Rosenbloom clinches him. 12:6
02:07 Bayless has to break them apart. 12:6
02:16 King wraps his arms around Rosenbloom. 12:6
02:21 Bayless has to break the clinch. 12:6
02:31 Ka-Dy King holds his arms up in disgust as Rosenbloom holds him around his waist. 12:6
02:35 Bayless separates the two fighters. 12:6
02:40 Both fighters take a half-step back. 12:6
02:43 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 12:6
02:54 King misses wildly with the hook. 12:6
03:00 He is off target with that jab. 12:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 9:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Rosenbloom and Ka-Dy King leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 King's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Rosenbloom just misses with a huge shot as King chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:20 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:24 Rosenbloom bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:0
0:42 Rosenbloom is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 2:0
0:47 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:56 Rosenbloom is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 2:0
01:07 Rosenbloom shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
01:12 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under King's eyes. 4:0
01:22 King usues his legs to avoid Maxie Rosenbloom's punches. 4:0
01:33 King 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. 4:0
01:44 Rosenbloom picks off the uppercut by Ka-Dy King. 4:0
01:56 Rosenbloom misses with that punch. 4:0
02:09 Rosenbloom and King are in a clinch, Bayless hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:0
02:13 King tries to get free... Here comes Bayless to break them up... 4:0
02:26 King suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:0
02:36 King splits Rosenbloom's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 4:3
02:49 Rosenbloom scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:3
03:00 Rosenbloom is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:3
03:00 The round comes to a close and neither fighter did a thing. Maybe someone should inform them that this is a boxing match. 4:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by King's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Rosenbloom's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:21 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:26 Rosenbloom connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:0
0:38 Rosenbloom is motioning with his gloves for King to bring it on, but Rosenbloom is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:0
0:47 King just comes up short with the uppercut. 4:0
0:49 Rosenbloom lets a quick hook go, catching King moving in. 6:0
0:58 Rosenbloom slips inside and lands a hook. 8:0
01:36 Rosenbloom ends up behind King as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 8:0
01:43 King's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 8:0
01:50 Rosenbloom fires a light jab to the stomach 10:0
02:08 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 10:0
02:22 Both men look to measure one another. 10:0
02:27 Rosenbloom lands a stinging jab. 12:0
02:41 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:0
02:54 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Rosenbloom. 15:2
02:59 King seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 15:2
03:00 The bell stops the action as Rosenbloom and Ka-Dy King go back to their corners. 15:2
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio was really animated in King's corner and King was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of King is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 King wraps up Rosenbloom. 0:0
0:18 * Bayless is telling King to watch the head butting. 0:0
0:18 * Bayless steps in and deducts a point from Ka-Dy King! 0:0
0:36 Rosenbloom works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:44 There's the uppercut from Rosenbloom. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:0
0:56 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Rosenbloom digs a quick hook into the exposed side of King. 4:0
01:13 Rosenbloom is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around King. 4:0
01:18 Rosenbloom shoves King away. 4:0
01:22 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
01:27 Rosenbloom doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:0
01:31 King's eyes are starting to worsen as the swelling increases. 6:0
01:36 King has Rosenbloom blocked in! 6:0
01:41 Rosenbloom is protecting the body nicely as King fails to score inside. 6:0
01:52 King shoots a cross to the midsection. 6:2
02:13 King shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Rosenbloom flush! 6:6
02:13 Maxie Rosenbloom looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:6
02:27 Rosenbloom fires a lead right that King manages to avoid. 6:6
02:34 The action slows for the moment. 6:6
02:51 Bayless yells at the fighters to separate but Rosenbloom and King are a tangle of arms. 6:6
02:55 * The referee is cautioning Rosenbloom about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Bayless isn't going to let it happen. 6:6
03:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 3:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 King'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
0:13 Rosenbloom clinches... King gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:18 Rosenbloom pushes King away. 0:0
0:22 King received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:27 Rosenbloom misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:39 Rosenbloom has his arms wrapped around King... Now they separate. 0:0
0:44 Rosenbloom and King each take a step back. 0:0
0:49 Rosenbloom gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:58 King is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
01:01 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
01:09 King traps Rosenbloom's gloves under his arms, forcing Bayless to break them up. 2:0
01:14 King uses his shoulder to force Rosenbloom out of the clinch. 2:0
01:32 Rosenbloom back pedals away from the straight forward attack of King. 2:0
01:40 The weigh-ins were more exciting than what we have seen so far this round. 2:0
01:43 A cross to body by Rosenbloom gets through. 4:0
02:03 King ties up Maxie Rosenbloom. 4:0
02:08 Bayless separates the two... 4:0
02:21 Maxie Rosenbloom ties up King. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:0
02:26 King pushes Rosenbloom away. 4:0
02:36 King misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
02:38 King tastes Maxie Rosenbloom's jab 6:0
02:43 King is losing his legs... 6:0
02:43 Look for Rosenbloom to start to target King's eyes in an attempt to close them because King's swelling is worsening rapidly. 6:0
02:54 Apparently Rosenbloom feels it's a good strategy to hug King and force Bayless to come separate them. 6:0
03:00 Bayless separates them. 6:0
03:00 Rosenbloom appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:0
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 6 to a close. 3:1
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 King looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of King is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, King still has distension. 0:0
0:17 Rosenbloom traps Ka-Dy King in the corner! 0:0
0:17 King ducks into an uppercut from Rosenbloom. 2:0
0:21 The swelling under King's eyes is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:0
0:26 Whatever Peter Manfredo Sr. said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rosenbloom has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 2:0
0:26 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:0
0:30 Ka-Dy King throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Rosenbloom but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
0:33 Rosenbloom launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing King's jaw. Rosenbloom is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 4:0
0:49 Rosenbloom is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Ka-Dy King. 4:0
0:54 Rosenbloom pushes King away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:0
01:03 Rosenbloom moves into the right corner. 4:0
01:07 Ka-Dy King fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:0
01:10 Rosenbloom finds a home for his jab, keeping King at bay. 6:0
01:14 The sting is starting to go from King's punches... 6:0
01:19 Rosenbloom is pinned in his own corner... 6:0
01:19 King's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:2
01:31 King retreats into the upper corner. 6:2
01:31 Rosenbloom catches King with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 8:2
01:45 King's misses as Rosenbloom backpedals away. 8:2
01:55 Maxie Rosenbloom has King trapped! 8:2
01:59 Rosenbloom doesn't connect with the hook. 8:2
02:17 King tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:2
02:28 King backs into a neutral corner. 8:2
02:28 Rosenbloom lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:2
02:32 King's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 10:2
02:38 Ka-Dy King scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:4
02:51 King fires and misses. 10:4
02:54 Some nice infighting ends with Rosenbloom getting an uppercut in. 12:4
03:00 It looks like Maxie Rosenbloom has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 11:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce King's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure King's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 The uppercut just landed by Rosenbloom is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:0
0:16 King was hearing it from Danny Florio between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 2:0
0:17 Rosenbloom lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 4:0
0:21 King's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:0
0:25 Danny Florio was extremely upbeat during the break with King providing some solid encouragement. 4:0
0:27 Rosenbloom slides into his own corner... 4:0
0:31 King just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Rosenbloom with a sharp combination! 4:4
0:31 Rosenbloom's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:4
0:48 Rosenbloom continues to pop the jab 6:4
01:04 King fires and misses. 6:4
01:11 King is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:4
01:14 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Rosenbloom lands the right hand. 8:4
01:26 Rosenbloom lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 10:4
01:35 Great work to the body by King as he scores with both hands. 10:7
01:45 King throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 10:9
02:01 King tries to drop the right hand over the top but Rosenbloom ducks under it. 10:9
02:03 Rosenbloom moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 12:9
02:07 The ever-increasing swelling under King's eyes is now a cause of major concern. It's going to be tough to fight with eyes half-closed. 12:9
02:16 Both fighters move back to ring center. 12:9
02:21 King scores with a tremendous left! 12:13
02:21 Rosenbloom is staggered... 12:13
02:35 Bayless has to pull the fighters away from each other as King locks up Rosenbloom's arms. 12:13
02:44 Bayless has to separate the two... 12:13
02:52 Rosenbloom's jab connects to King's head 14:13
03:00 King has Rosenbloom cornered! 14:13
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 12:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if King is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Danny Florio not only gave King encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Maxie Rosenbloom. Now it's up to King to implement it. 0:0
0:08 King'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
0:08 Rosenbloom scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Ka-Dy King. 2:0
0:13 There has to be something done about the swelling around King's left eye as it continues to worsen. 2:0
0:22 Rosenbloom looks like he could go ten more rounds. 2:0
0:35 Rosenbloom does a great job of moving as King tries to work inside. 2:0
0:42 Maxie Rosenbloom's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:45 King is forced into his own corner... 2:0
0:45 Maxie Rosenbloom rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:0
0:45 * And now King is bleeding from that last punch! 5:0
0:45 A bad cut has opened on the left eyelid of King and it's bleeding into his eye. 5:0
0:50 King is now dealing with the effects of increased swelling around the eyes. He's going to start taking more punches because he just won't be able to see them coming from either side. 5:0
01:00 Rosenbloom throws the hook and connects. 7:0
01:13 King pins Rosenbloom in the corner! 7:0
01:17 King throws a flurry of punches but Rosenbloom either blocks or slips them. 7:0
01:20 Maxie Rosenbloom lands consecutive blows to King's midsection. 9:0
01:33 King walks in to a glancing hook from Rosenbloom. 11:0
01:51 King swings...and misses. 11:0
01:53 King tries a hook but Rosenbloom blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 13:0
02:06 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:0
02:10 Rosenbloom is blocked in his own corner... 13:0
02:14 King misses wildly with the Hook. 13:0
02:16 Rosenbloom fires a solid combination. 15:0
02:27 Rosenbloom retreats into a neutral corner. 15:0
02:32 King wings a big left hand at Rosenbloom but the latter sidesteps the punch. 15:0
02:38 Rosenbloom has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 15:0
02:42 Both men look to measure one another. 15:0
02:45 Rosenbloom backs into the lower right corner. 15:0
02:49 King fires a left hand that Rosenbloom takes high on the shoulder. 15:0
03:00 Rosenbloom tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 15:0
03:00 Bayless motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 9. 14:0
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 King got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Joey Fariello's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce King's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ka-Dy King's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Rosenbloom slides into the corner... 0:0
0:14 King can't score with short uppercut inside. Rosenbloom got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:25 King can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:27 Rosenbloom sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:41 Rosenbloom is clinching... King is trying to free his gloves... They are under Rosenbloom's arms... 2:0
0:50 Referee Bayless has to separate the two... 2:0
0:59 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:0
01:04 Referee Bayless steps in to break it up. 2:0
01:11 King brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
01:16 King grabs Maxie Rosenbloom's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Bayless has to force King to let go. 2:0
01:25 Rosenbloom works his way free! 2:0
01:32 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 2:0
01:44 Maxie Rosenbloom is either lucky or has radar. King's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
01:46 * Bayless steps in and admonishes Rosenbloom for rabbit punching. 4:0
02:07 Rosenbloom has King trapped in the near neutral corner... 4:0
02:12 Bayless warns Rosenbloom for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:0
02:16 Bayless is shouting at Rosenbloom to break! 4:0
02:21 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:0
02:26 Rosenbloom picks off the jab thrown by King. 4:0
02:33 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 4:0
02:46 King is trapped in the corner... 4:0
02:51 King is challenging Rosenbloom to fight him and quit clinching. 4:0
03:00 Rosenbloom finally lets go of King. 4:0
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 1:1
Fight Result
Jimmy Lennon Jr. has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Bill Paige, United States scores the bout 98 to 92
Takeshi Shimekawa, Japan scores the bout 98 to 93
Duane Ford, United States scores the bout 99 to 91
And your winner by unanimous decision Maxie Rosenbloom!!!
Score Cards
Bill Paige Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 98
Ka-Dy King 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 92
Takeshi Shimekawa Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 98
Ka-Dy King 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 93
Duane Ford Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 99
Ka-Dy King 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 10 9 10 91
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 30 30 30 30 28 30 30 27 30 30 295
Ka-Dy King 28 27 27 27 26 27 27 30 27 30 276
Statistics
Categories Maxie Rosenbloom Ka-Dy King
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.60 2.30
Hooks / Round 9.20 1.70
Crosses / Round 4.20 2.30
Combinations / Round 5.10 1.30
Uppercuts / Round 5.10 2.50
Punches Landed / Round 31.20 10.10
Punches Missed / Round 25.90 73.70
Punching Accuracy 54.6% 12.1%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 2
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 on left eyelid 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 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
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