Event#17 Rosenbloom vs Conn.....Johnson vs SRL.....Bivins vs Bozo

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Opening Bout
Maxie Rosenbloom vs Billy Conn

Fight info: Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, England, 2024-04-20, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is James Jen-Kin, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Keane (England), Tyrone Short (United States) and Emma DeUrrunaga (Paraguay), 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: 12-2-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Billy Conn - Record: 6-8-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Angelo Dundee - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano

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
0:06 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:10 Rosenbloom shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters are flailing away but Billy Conn is definitely landing the better punches. 4:3
0:34 Conn scores with the jab. 4:5
0:52 Conn misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:5
0:54 The cross scores for Rosenbloom. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:5
01:11 Rosenbloom fires a left hand that Billy Conn takes high on the shoulder. 6:5
01:13 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Conn lands the right hand. 6:7
01:30 Conn looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 6:7
01:40 Rosenbloom eats a jab from Conn 6:9
01:53 Conn usues his legs to avoid Rosenbloom's punches. 6:9
02:02 Conn throws the hook and connects. 6:11
02:11 Rosenbloom doesn't have to look for Conn this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:11
02:17 Conn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:11
02:24 Conn lets his hands go inside, but Rosenbloom protects his body well. 6:11
02:38 Rosenbloom moves to the center of the Ring taunting Conn with his hands by his sides. 6:11
02:46 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Conn is scoring more than Rosenbloom. 8:14
03:00 Rosenbloom has Conn trapped! 8:14
03:00 Rosenbloom ties up Conn. 8:14
03:00 Referee Jen-Kin steps in to break it up. 8:14
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:14

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom 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
0:07 Conn is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:11 Rosenbloom fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:19 Rosenbloom has Conn trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:24 Rosenbloom swings...and misses. 0:0
0:31 Rosenbloom lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 2:0
0:45 Rosenbloom fires and misses. 2:0
0:47 Conn lands consecutive blows to Rosenbloom's midsection. 2:2
0:59 Rosenbloom has Billy Conn cornered! 2:2
01:04 Conn is either lucky or has radar. Rosenbloom's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:2
01:06 Conn glances a hook off Rosenbloom's side. 2:4
01:15 As high as Maxie Rosenbloom is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Conn takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:22 Rosenbloom telegraphed that shot and Conn ducks under it easily. 2:4
01:24 Conn feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:6
01:34 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:39 Rosenbloom cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Conn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:6
01:59 Rosenbloom back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Conn. 2:6
02:03 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 2:6
02:08 Conn wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:8
02:21 Conn tastes Rosenbloom's jab 4:8
02:44 Conn pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:8
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 6:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Al Certo was extremely upbeat during the break with Rosenbloom providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Rosenbloom scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:0
0:23 Conn is holding... 2:0
0:32 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
0:40 Rosenbloom has Conn pinned! 2:0
0:44 Rosenbloom is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 2:0
0:49 Billy Conn slides into the corner... 2:0
0:53 Rosenbloom misses with that combination. 2:0
01:06 Conn leaves the jab just short. 2:0
01:14 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:0
01:14 Rosenbloom gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Conn. 4:0
01:23 Billy Conn plants a cross on Maxie Rosenbloom's rib cage. 4:2
01:32 Rosenbloom feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Conn's chin. 6:2
01:47 Conn is off target with that hook. 6:2
01:49 Rosenbloom connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 8:2
02:05 Rosenbloom lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Conn. 8:2
02:21 Conn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:2
02:29 Rosenbloom slides into his own corner... 8:2
02:33 Punch and move, punch and move, Conn will do it all night if Rosenbloom doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 8:2
02:38 Rosenbloom goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:2
02:47 Conn and Rosenbloom are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Conn having the edge. 12:5
03:00 Conn fires a lead right that Rosenbloom manages to avoid. 12:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 14:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Al Certo was really animated in Rosenbloom's corner and Rosenbloom was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Conn looks to work the body, but Rosenbloom covers up nicely. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Conn has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Rosenbloom. 0:0
0:33 * The referee cautions Rosenbloom about leaning on Conn's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:47 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:55 Conn pins Rosenbloom's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:59 Jen-Kin breaks them up... 0:0
01:08 Billy Conn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
01:11 A flurry of blows from Rosenbloom lands to the body 2:0
01:20 Rosenbloom has Billy Conn blocked in! 2:0
01:20 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Rosenbloom had the edge. 5:2
01:34 Conn traps Rosenbloom's gloves under his arms, forcing Jen-Kin to break them up. 5:2
01:39 Now they break clean. 5:2
01:44 Rosenbloom throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:2
01:56 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 7:2
02:10 Conn scores with a glancing cross. 7:4
02:22 Conn retreats into the near right corner. 7:4
02:27 Rosenbloom dances gracefully across the canvas 7:4
02:32 Both men look to measure one another. 7:4
02:44 Rosenbloom throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:4
02:46 Billy Conn slips inside and lands a hook. 7:6
03:00 Rosenbloom does a great job of moving as Billy Conn tries to work inside. 7:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Jen-Kin to step in. 8:6

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:09 Rosenbloom and Conn go toe to toe with Rosenbloom getting the better of it. 3:2
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:2
0:25 Conn tries to drop the right hand over the top but Rosenbloom ducks under it. 3:2
0:39 Conn backs into the right corner. 3:2
0:39 Rosenbloom lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 5:2
0:56 Rosenbloom tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:2
0:58 Conn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 5:4
01:10 Conn shoots a cross to the midsection. 5:6
01:30 Conn fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 5:8
01:39 Rosenbloom retreats into his own corner... 5:8
01:39 Conn sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:10
01:53 Conn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 5:10
01:55 Rosenbloom doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 7:10
02:07 Billy Conn pins Rosenbloom in the corner! 7:10
02:07 Rosenbloom takes a cross to the head from Billy Conn. 7:12
02:24 Rosenbloom misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:12
02:26 Conn lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:14
02:41 Conn just comes up short with the hook. 7:14
02:43 The fighters are tangled up inside. Rosenbloom has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 9:14
02:59 Jen-Kin tries to separate the boxers but Conn has a vice-like grip on Maxie Rosenbloom. 9:14
03:00 Jen-Kin pries them apart. 9:14
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:14

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:19 Conn fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Rosenbloom blasts home a hook. 2:0
0:26 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:35 Conn pins Rosenbloom's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:44 Jen-Kin separates them. 2:0
0:48 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
0:56 Rosenbloom usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Conn tries vainly to score. 2:0
01:04 Conn hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Rosenbloom. 2:2
01:13 Rosenbloom is trapped in Conn's corner... 2:2
01:13 Conn fires a light jab to the stomach 2:4
01:30 Conn fires a shot, but it glances off Rosenbloom's shoulder. 2:4
01:32 Rosenbloom gets in a hook to the body of Conn. 4:4
01:50 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:50 Maxie Rosenbloom connects with a cross to Conn's body. 6:4
02:04 Rosenbloom sneaks home the right cross. 8:4
02:17 Conn can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:4
02:19 Rosenbloom rips a hook to the head. 10:4
02:19 Conn reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 10:4
02:36 Conn whiffs with the uppercut. 10:4
02:57 Rosenbloom wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Conn's defense. 10:4
03:00 Rosenbloom is pinned in his own corner... 10:4
03:00 Conn smothers Rosenbloom's attack with a clinch! 10:4
03:00 Jen-Kin separates the two fighters. 10:4
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 10:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 10:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Rosenbloom and Conn leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Al Certo 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. 0:0
0:09 Rosenbloom moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:18 Jen-Kin has to separate the two... 0:0
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:23 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:23 Conn's finds a home on Rosenbloom's jaw. 0:2
0:37 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Rosenbloom can land a solid one. 2:2
0:56 Conn just comes up short with the combination. 2:2
01:15 Maxie Rosenbloom dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Conn back on his heels! 6:2
01:15 That shot buckled Conn's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 6:2
01:38 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 6:2
01:47 Conn is clinching... Rosenbloom is trying to free his gloves... They are under Billy Conn's arms... 6:2
01:51 Jen-Kin has to break them apart. 6:2
02:04 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:2
02:06 Rosenbloom lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Conn's midsection. 8:2
02:25 Conn is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Maxie Rosenbloom. 8:2
02:33 Rosenbloom lands a jab to the midsection 10:2
02:42 Conn scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Rosenbloom. 10:4
02:53 * Conn is having a point deducted for hitting low. Jen-Kin is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Conn and his corner people can't believe the call. 10:6
02:53 Conn is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:6
03:00 Conn tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Rosenbloom blocks it. 10:6
03:00 Rosenbloom appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. Rosenbloom wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 10:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Rosenbloom fires a volley of punches but Conn was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:15 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Conn who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:32 Rosenbloom ties up Conn... 0:2
0:44 Jen-Kin steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:53 Conn darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:2
01:02 Rosenbloom lets a quick hook go, catching Conn moving in. 2:2
01:18 Rosenbloom slides into a neutral corner... 2:2
01:18 Conn likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Rosenbloom's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:4
01:27 Conn throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:6
01:36 The fighters are at ring center... 2:6
01:40 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:6
01:45 Jen-Kin is shouting at Conn to break! 2:6
01:50 Rosenbloom moves into the right corner. 2:6
01:54 Conn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:6
02:01 Conn scores with several light punches to the head. 2:8
02:11 Rosenbloom pins Conn in the corner! 2:8
02:15 Rosenbloom misses wildly with the Hook. 2:8
02:18 Not a lot on that hook to Rosenbloom's side, but it scored. 2:10
02:32 Rosenbloom wraps up Conn... Neither fighter will break... 2:10
02:36 Conn works his way free! 2:10
02:46 Conn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Rosenbloom but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:10
02:52 Rosenbloom lands a hard cross! 6:10
02:52 That shot landed square and Conn felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:10
03:00 Conn works free! He backs to ring center, with Rosenbloom following. 6:10
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 6:10
03:00 Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:12

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Rosenbloom traps Conn in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Rosenbloom continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:21 Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:2
0:37 Maxie Rosenbloom throws a flurry of punches but Conn either blocks or slips them. 2:2
0:58 Billy Conn is forced into his own corner... 2:2
01:03 Rosenbloom tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:2
01:10 Rosenbloom has Conn blocked in! 2:2
01:10 Rosenbloom throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:2
01:14 Conn is slowing up... 4:2
01:19 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:2
01:29 Rosenbloom is trapped in his own corner... 4:2
01:34 Conn is giving Rosenbloom a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:2
01:38 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:2
01:42 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:46 Rosenbloom's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:2
01:51 Rosenbloom gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:2
02:08 Maxie Rosenbloom is clinching. Jen-Kin better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 6:2
02:13 Jen-Kin moves in to break the clinch. 6:2
02:26 Rosenbloom can't score with short uppercut inside. Billy Conn got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:2
02:28 Conn's jab connects to Rosenbloom's head 6:4
02:44 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:4
02:44 Conn throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Rosenbloom's jaw. 6:6
02:56 Conn slides into the corner... 6:6
03:00 Rosenbloom drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:6
03:00 Conn is clutching his side! 10:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:8

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 Rosenbloom got some great advice from Al Certo between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:12 Conn is protecting the body nicely as Rosenbloom fails to score inside. 0:0
0:14 Billy Conn scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Rosenbloom's jaw. 0:2
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:30 Billy Conn has his arms wrapped around Rosenbloom... Now they separate. 0:2
0:35 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
0:46 Rosenbloom pins Conn's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:2
0:50 Conn tries to get free... Here comes Jen-Kin to break them up... 0:2
0:55 Conn is staying at the center of the ring. 0:2
0:55 Conn lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:4
01:04 Rosenbloom lands a hook to the ribs. 2:4
01:13 Rosenbloom has Conn cornered! 2:4
01:18 Rosenbloom just can't find the range with that cross. 2:4
01:30 Rosenbloom grabs and holds Conn... 2:4
01:42 Rosenbloom shoves Conn away. 2:4
01:53 Conn fires and misses. 2:4
01:56 Rosenbloom rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:4
02:08 Rosenbloom bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 6:4
02:17 Conn snakes the jab through Rosenbloom's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:6
02:33 Conn wraps his arms around Maxie Rosenbloom. 6:6
02:38 Referee Jen-Kin separates the two... 6:6
02:45 Rosenbloom has Conn trapped! 6:6
02:50 Rosenbloom ties up Conn. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:6
02:59 Jen-Kin separates the two... 6:6
03:00 Conn works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:6
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 10, the final round of the fight. 6:5

Fight Result

Let's go to Chuck Hull for the call...

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

John Keane, England scores the bout 96 to 95 for Billy Conn

Tyrone Short, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Maxie Rosenbloom

Emma DeUrrunaga, Paraguay scores the bout 96 to 95 for...

...Maxie Rosenbloom

The winner by split decision is Maxie Rosenbloom!


Score Cards

John Keane Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 95
Billy Conn 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 96

Tyrone Short Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 96
Billy Conn 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 94

Emma DeUrrunaga Round Total
Paraguay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 96
Billy Conn 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maxie Rosenbloom 27 27 29 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 287
Billy Conn 30 30 28 27 30 27 27 30 27 29 285


Statistics
Categories Maxie Rosenbloom Billy Conn
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 5.80 5.40
Hooks / Round 7.50 4.30
Crosses / Round 2.40 5.30
Combinations / Round 3.20 4.90
Uppercuts / Round 4.90 3.20

Punches Landed / Round 23.80 23.10
Punches Missed / Round 55.50 58.80

Punching Accuracy 30.0% 28.2%

Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 7
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1


Preliminary 1
Harold Johnson vs Ray Leonard

Fight info: Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, England, 2024-04-20, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jim LeBel (United States), Juan Carlos Palmieri (Argentina) and John Parish Jr. (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: Harold Johnson - Record: 11-3-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Spider Kelly - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 4-3-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mickey Duff - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:19 Leonard scores with a winging right! Harold Johnson's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:4
0:19 Johnson's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:4
0:32 Johnson lands a vicious cross! 5:4
0:32 Leonard's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 5:4
0:46 Johnson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 7:4
0:56 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:4
01:00 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 7:4
01:08 Ray Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Johnson's defense. 7:4
01:11 Upstairs and downstairs! Johnson lands two quick blows and then moves away from Leonard's counters. 9:4
01:39 Johnson is flicking the jab, trying to keep Leonard at long range. 9:4
01:47 Johnson lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 11:4
01:56 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Johnson has gotten the better of the exchange. 14:6
02:10 Johnson clinches... Leonard gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 14:6
02:19 Gibson separates the two... 14:6
02:32 Leonard fires and misses. 14:6
02:34 Johnson leans on Leonard and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 16:6
02:48 Johnson is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 16:6
02:53 Johnson connects with a cross to Leonard's body. 18:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 20:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Johnson and Leonard leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Johnson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
0:16 Spider Kelly seemed to pump up Johnson between rounds. 2:0
0:22 Johnson ties up Leonard... 2:0
0:27 Leonard works his way free! 2:0
0:32 Johnson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:40 Ray Leonard wraps up Johnson. 2:0
0:45 Referee Gibson steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:53 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Johnson seemed to get the better of it. 5:2
01:15 Harold Johnson wraps up Leonard... Neither fighter will break... 5:2
01:24 Gibson separates them. 5:2
01:29 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:2
01:35 Both men look to measure one another. 5:2
01:39 Johnson buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Leonard 8:2
01:59 Johnson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:2
02:08 Johnson throws a flurry of punches but Leonard either blocks or slips them. 8:2
02:20 Leonard wings a big left hand at Johnson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:2
02:23 Johnson lands a stinging jab. 10:2
02:34 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 12:4
02:50 Johnson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:4
02:53 Leonard catches Johnson with a nice cross. 12:7
03:00 Watch Johnson move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Leonard off balance. 12:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Gibson to step in. 13:6

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Johnson ducks into an uppercut from Leonard. 0:2
0:20 Leonard lands a flurry to the ribs of Harold Johnson. 0:4
0:28 Whatever Mickey Duff said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:4
0:30 * Johnson is told to quit rabbit punching by Gibson. 2:4
0:53 Ray Leonard fires a volley of punches but Johnson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:4
0:55 Johnson is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:4
01:11 Johnson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:4
01:17 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:4
01:25 Johnson has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Leonard. 4:4
01:34 Leonard pushes Johnson away. 4:4
01:46 Leonard fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
01:48 Those were mostly arm punches from Johnson but several got through. 6:4
02:03 Ray Leonard whiffs with the jab. 6:4
02:14 Leonard just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Johnson with a sharp combination! 6:8
02:14 Johnson's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 6:8
02:24 Leonard's cross finds a home in Johnson's midsection. 6:11
02:37 Johnson lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:11
02:54 Johnson looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 8:11
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 7:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Leonard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Mickey Duff's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Johnson forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Leonard. 2:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:20 Gibson tries to separate the boxers but Johnson has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 2:0
0:29 Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 2:0
0:34 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
0:41 Johnson's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:0
0:57 Leonard comes in low. Johnson puts a headlock on him. Gibson knocks Johnson's arm off Leonard's head. 4:0
01:06 Referee Gibson separates the two... 4:0
01:18 Johnson slides along the far ropes. 4:0
01:24 Harold Johnson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Leonard. 6:0
01:42 Leonard misses with that combination. 6:0
01:56 Leonard tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Johnson blocks it. 6:0
01:58 Johnson is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:0
02:12 Ray Leonard picks off the uppercut by Johnson. 8:0
02:15 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Leonard lands a short uppercut to the chin of Johnson. 8:2
02:28 Johnson and Ray Leonard are in a clinch, Gibson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:2
02:33 Gibson moves in to break the clinch. 8:2
02:38 Leonard 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. 8:2
02:47 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Johnson fails to score inside. 8:2
02:50 Leonard scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Johnson. 8:4
03:00 There's the bell. Johnson wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 8:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Leonard's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Leonard rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:26 Leonard really buried that punch into Harold Johnson's ribs. 0:7
0:26 Johnson looks shaken! 0:7
0:48 Leonard voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:7
0:52 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 2:9
0:52 Leonard knows he has Johnson hurt as he wades in swinging! 2:9
01:01 Leonard lands consecutive blows to Johnson's midsection. 2:11
01:01 Leonard hurt Johnson with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 2:11
01:14 Leonard just comes up short with the hook. 2:11
01:26 Johnson picks off the jab thrown by Ray Leonard. 2:11
01:32 Some good body work by Leonard but not much on those punches. 2:13
01:32 Leonard must sense that he's got Johnson 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. 2:13
01:41 * Leonard lands a shot right around the belt. Gibson has stopped the action. He is deducting a point from Leonard for a low blow that never happened. 2:15
01:41 Leonard feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Johnson's chin. 2:15
01:51 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:15
01:59 Leonard telegraphed that shot and Johnson ducks under it easily. 2:15
02:06 Johnson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Leonard on the end of that punch. 4:15
02:22 Leonard has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 4:15
02:31 Leonard is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:15
02:37 Johnson throws a punch and lands. Leonard scores with a counter. Looks like Johnson was a little more effective. 7:17
02:51 Leonard 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. 7:17
03:00 Harold Johnson works free! He backs to ring center, with Leonard following. 7:17
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 9:18

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Harold Johnson is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:12 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:21 Gibson is shouting at Leonard to break! 0:0
0:21 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:26 Johnson has Leonard trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:0
0:30 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Johnson rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:39 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:0
0:45 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:50 Harold Johnson is holding... 0:0
01:02 Gibson separates the two... 0:0
01:19 Leonard is off target with that uppercut. 0:0
01:21 Johnson misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
01:36 Leonard is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
01:48 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
01:48 Leonard eats a short cross from Johnson amd backs away. 4:0
02:01 Leonard is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:0
02:04 Johnson triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 7:0
02:16 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:0
02:20 Johnson lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 7:0
02:27 Johnson doubles up to the body, though Leonard seems unfazed. 9:0
02:47 Harold Johnson usues his legs to avoid Leonard's punches. 9:0
02:55 Johnson takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 9:0
03:00 Leonard shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Harold Johnson flush! 9:4
03:00 Johnson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 9:4
03:00 It looks like Johnson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 9:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:10 Leonard feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 0:2
0:14 Leonard is losing his legs... 0:2
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:19 Leonard throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:4
0:29 Johnson backs into his own corner... 0:4
0:29 Leonard scores with a quick one-two to Johnson's midsection 0:6
0:46 Ray Leonard misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:6
0:48 Johnson lands a short hook to the body. 2:6
0:58 The uppercut just landed by Johnson is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:6
01:10 Johnson slides into the corner... 4:6
01:15 Ray Leonard isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Johnson fits. 4:6
01:24 Johnson works his way in and leans on Leonard... 4:6
01:29 Gibson steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
01:33 Johnson'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. 4:6
01:42 Leonard is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:6
01:57 Leonard is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Johnson. 4:6
02:02 Leonard throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Johnson's jaw. 4:8
02:15 Leonard looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:10
02:31 Some nice infighting ends with Leonard getting an uppercut in. 4:12
02:44 Johnson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:12
02:54 Johnson retreats into a neutral corner. 4:12
02:54 Both fighters are flailing away but Harold Johnson is definitely landing the better punches. 7:14
02:59 Leonard is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 7:14
03:00 Johnson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 7:14
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 8:15

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibson motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:13 Harold Johnson takes a hard combination from Leonard 0:4
0:13 Johnson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:22 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Leonard lands the right hand. 0:6
0:31 Johnson is trapped in the corner... 0:6
0:36 Leonard is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Johnson. 0:6
0:48 The Referee breaks it up... 0:6
0:57 Leonard does a great job of moving as Johnson tries to work inside. 0:6
01:09 Leonard fires and misses. 0:6
01:15 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:6
01:18 Leonard goes downstairs with the hook. 0:8
01:32 Leonard catches Johnson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:12
01:32 Johnson is reeling.. 0:12
01:48 Ray Leonard cranks up the hook and connects to Johnson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:16
01:48 Johnson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:16
02:01 Ray Leonard leaves the jab just short. 0:16
02:04 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Johnson blasts home a hook. 2:16
02:16 Johnson moves into a neutral corner. 2:16
02:31 The action is at ring center. 2:16
02:36 Leonard can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:16
02:46 Leonard tries to push Johnson back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 2:16
02:49 Johnson is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 2:16
02:53 Johnson lands a short left hook to the head. 4:16
03:00 Leonard fires a left hand that Johnson takes high on the shoulder. 4:16
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 4:16
03:00 Johnson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 4:16

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 This fight is so close it could be a case of which fighter wants it more. 0:0
0:16 Leonard fires a lead right that Johnson manages to avoid. 0:0
0:23 Johnson received a pep talk from Spider Kelly before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:28 Leonard just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:30 Johnson moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:0
0:39 Leonard is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:45 Leonard retreats into the upper left corner. 2:0
0:50 Johnson lands a devastating hook! 6:0
0:50 Johnson has Leonard in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 6:0
01:04 Johnson is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Leonard attempts to move inside on him. 6:0
01:12 Johnson backs into the left corner. 6:0
01:12 Leonard shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 6:2
01:23 Johnson's finds a home on Leonard's jaw. 8:2
01:40 Johnson pins Leonard's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:2
01:44 * Leonard is using that shoulder like a third arm and Gibson is letting him know he better clean it up. 8:2
02:01 The action is back at ring center. 8:2
02:06 Leonard just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:2
02:06 Leonard is clutching his side! 12:2
02:18 Leonard has Johnson trapped! 12:2
02:22 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 12:2
02:27 Gibson moves them apart. 12:2
02:36 Leonard is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 12:2
02:48 Ray Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Johnson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 12:2
02:57 Leonard traps Johnson in the corner! 12:2
03:00 Leonard grabs Johnson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Gibson has to force Leonard to let go. 12:2
03:00 Gibson breaks them up... 12:2
03:00 Leonard breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 9 ends. 12:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:16 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:23 Leonard's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:29 Johnson lands a nice cross but Leonard turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:48 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
0:51 Johnson traps Leonard in the corner! 2:0
0:51 Johnson goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 4:0
01:00 Johnson backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:05 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Johnson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:0
01:19 Leonard pins Johnson in the corner! 4:0
01:24 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Johnson. 4:0
01:38 Leonard dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Johnson back on his heels! 4:4
01:38 Johnson appears shaken by that punch! 4:4
01:59 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:4
02:02 Johnson moves into the near corner. 4:4
02:02 There's some nice hand speed. Leonard fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:6
02:17 Johnson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:6
02:29 Leonard tries to drop the right hand over the top but Johnson ducks under it. 4:6
02:47 Both fighters let their hands go with Leonard coming out on top in that melee. 6:9
03:00 Leonard swings...and misses. 6:9
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 6:10

Fight Result

Lupe Contreras has the call...

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

Jim LeBel, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Ray Leonard

Juan Carlos Palmieri, Argentina scores the bout 96 to 95 for Harold Johnson

John Parish Jr., United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for...

...Harold Johnson

The winner by split decision is Harold Johnson!


Score Cards

Jim LeBel Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Ray Leonard 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 96

Juan Carlos Palmieri Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 96
Ray Leonard 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 95

John Parish Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 96
Ray Leonard 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 30 29 28 30 28 30 27 27 30 28 287
Ray Leonard 27 28 30 27 29 28 30 30 27 30 286


Statistics
Categories Harold Johnson Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 5.00 4.30
Hooks / Round 4.30 4.10
Crosses / Round 6.00 3.10
Combinations / Round 4.40 6.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.30 3.50

Punches Landed / Round 24.00 21.20
Punches Missed / Round 31.30 78.30

Punching Accuracy 43.4% 21.3%

Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1


No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1


Preliminary 2
Jimmy Bivins vs Battling Bozo

Fight info: Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, England, 2024-04-20, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Carol Castellano (United States), Scott Morrison (United States) and Hiroyuki Tezaki (Japan), 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: 9-6-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gore - Cut Man: Dai Dollings
In the blue corner: Battling Bozo - Record: 3-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Emanuel Steward - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:23 Bivins fires a shot, but it glances off Bozo's shoulder. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Bozo lands the right hand. 0:2
0:34 Bozo lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 0:4
0:54 Bivins throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
0:56 Jimmy Bivins takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 0:6
01:05 Bozo continues to pop the jab 0:8
01:16 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Bivins. 3:10
01:30 Bivins whiffs with the jab. 3:10
01:32 Bozo stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 3:12
01:45 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 3:12
01:49 Bivins unleashes a flurry and Bozo fires back, a close exchange with Bivins coming out on top. 6:14
01:59 Bozo lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:16
02:22 Bivins frees himself from Bozo's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:16
02:45 Bivins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:16
02:47 Bozo wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:18
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 7:19

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:10 He fires and misses. 0:0
0:12 Bozo misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:2
0:21 Dai Dollings was really animated in Bivins's corner and Bivins was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:26 Bivins lets his hands go inside, but Bozo protects his body well. 0:2
0:28 Bozo feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:4
0:39 Bivins pins Bozo in the corner! 0:4
0:43 Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Bozo. 0:4
0:45 Bozo bangs a right cross off the face of Bivins. 0:6
0:59 Bivins doesn't connect with the cross. 0:6
01:01 Bozo snakes the jab through Bivins's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:8
01:16 The quickness and footwork of Bivins is definitely keeping Bozo off balance. 0:8
01:20 Jimmy Bivins 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. 0:8
01:24 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:8
01:24 Bivins lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:8
01:42 Bozo is off target with that cross. 2:8
01:45 Bivins scores with a quick hook to the head of Battling Bozo after Bozo missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:8
02:00 Bivins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:8
02:02 Bozo scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:10
02:17 Bivins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:10
02:36 Bozo just comes up short with the combination. 4:10
02:42 Bivins fires a jab to the body 6:10
02:56 Bivins is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 6:10
03:00 Bivins wings a big left hand at Bozo but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:10
03:00 O'Brien motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 8:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:10 Jimmy Bivins slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:19 Bivins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:26 Battling Bozo fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:28 Bivins lands a nice cross but Bozo turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:38 Bivins lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:0
0:47 The fighters are at ring center... 4:0
0:47 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 6:2
0:57 Bozo's jab connects to Bivins's head 6:4
01:11 Bivins pins Bozo's arms. Now they move apart. 6:4
01:20 Bivins shoves Bozo away. 6:4
01:42 Jimmy Bivins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bozo. 6:4
01:44 Bozo shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 6:6
02:06 Bozo tries to muscle inside but Bivins clinches him. 6:6
02:10 Referee O'Brien has to separate the two... 6:6
02:18 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 6:6
02:27 Bozo slides into his own corner... 6:6
02:31 O'Brien tries to separate the boxers but Bivins has a vice-like grip on Bozo. 6:6
02:40 O'Brien separates them. 6:6
02:51 Jimmy Bivins circles around the ring. 6:6
02:56 Bivins has Bozo trapped! 6:6
03:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Bivins rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:6
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 6:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Bozo received a pep talk from Jimmy Montoya before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Bivins sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:24 Bozo has Bivins trapped in the near right neutral corner... 2:0
0:33 Bozo slides into the corner... 2:0
0:38 Bivins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bozo's defense. 2:0
0:40 Battling Bozo scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:2
0:49 Bivins lands a short hook to the body. 4:2
01:05 Bivins flicks a jab to Bozo's stomach 6:2
01:21 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 6:2
01:25 Bozo misses with that punch. 6:2
01:40 Bivins holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Bozo to score with a clean shot. 6:2
01:44 Bivins lands a short left hook to the head. 8:2
01:54 Battling Bozo backs into the right corner. 8:2
01:58 Bozo is either lucky or has radar. Bivins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:2
02:00 Bozo throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Bivins's jaw. 8:4
02:17 Bozo moves into a neutral corner. 8:4
02:17 The fighters are trading punches and Bivins seems to have won that exchange. 11:6
02:31 Bozo eats a jab from Bivins 13:6
02:43 Bivins drills Bozo with a left and right and another left. 15:6
03:00 Bivins can't score with short uppercut inside. Bozo got his gloves in front of the punch. 15:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Jimmy Bivins and Bozo as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 17:6

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Bivins is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy Montoya seemed to pump up Bozo between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Bozo feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Bivins's chin. 0:2
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:25 Bozo dips and connects with a hook to the side of Bivins's head. 0:4
0:46 Bivins just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:4
0:48 Bozo rips a hook to the body. 0:6
01:04 Jimmy Bivins lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Bozo's midsection. 2:6
01:18 Bivins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:6
01:25 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:6
01:28 Both men look to measure one another. 2:6
01:34 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Bivins lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Bozo. 4:6
01:47 Battling Bozo has Bivins cornered! 4:6
01:47 Not much steam behind Bozo's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:8
02:04 Bozo is trapped in the corner... 4:8
02:09 Bozo is protecting the body nicely as Bivins fails to score inside. 4:8
02:24 Bivins backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:8
02:46 Bivins is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:8
02:52 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:8
03:00 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:8
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 5:8

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Dai Dollings was extremely upbeat during the break with Bivins providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Bivins misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:20 Bivins lands a rapier like jab to the head of Bozo 2:0
0:36 Bivins traps Bozo in the corner! 2:0
0:40 Bivins swings...and misses. 2:0
0:43 Bozo gets off a quick combination to the body 2:2
0:57 Jimmy Bivins is giving Bozo a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:2
01:01 Bozo is trapped in Bivins's corner... 2:2
01:01 Bivins slips in a jab to the body 4:2
01:33 Jimmy Bivins fires a volley of punches but Bozo was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:2
01:35 Bozo lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 4:4
01:44 Bivins has Bozo blocked in! 4:4
01:49 Bivins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
01:59 Bivins digs a short hook to ribs of Bozo. 6:4
02:11 Jimmy Bivins lands consecutive blows to Bozo's midsection. 8:4
02:25 Bozo smothers Bivins's attack with a clinch! 8:4
02:37 O'Brien separates the two... 8:4
02:45 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Bivins blasts home a hook. 10:4
03:00 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 12:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bozo looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bivins bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:31 Bozo is pinned in his own corner... 2:0
0:36 That punch actually went behind Bozo's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bivins. 2:0
0:38 A flurry of blows from Bozo lands to the body 2:2
0:55 Bozo misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:2
01:01 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
01:09 Bivins wraps up Bozo... Neither fighter will break... 2:2
01:13 O'Brien has to break them apart. 2:2
01:18 Bivins throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:2
01:28 Bivins has Bozo pinned! 4:2
01:32 Bivins pins Battling Bozo's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:2
01:37 O'Brien has to break the clinch. 4:2
01:41 Bozo retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:41 Bivins lets a quick hook go, catching Bozo moving in. 6:2
01:55 Bivins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Battling Bozo ducks under it. 6:2
02:01 Bozo's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:2
02:06 The action is at ring center. 6:2
02:10 Bozo picks off the jab thrown by Bivins. 6:2
02:12 Bozo bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 6:4
02:26 Bivins fires a lead right that Bozo manages to avoid. 6:4
02:29 There's the uppercut from Battling Bozo. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:6
02:33 Bivins is running out of gas... 6:6
02:42 Bivins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 6:6
02:54 Bozo does a great job of moving as Bivins tries to work inside. 6:6
02:57 Bozo splits Bivins's gloves with an uppercut. 6:8
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 6:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Bozo takes a solid cross from Bivins. 3:0
0:23 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 3:0
0:45 The action slows for the moment. 3:0
0:53 Bivins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bozo but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:0
01:00 Bozo tries to push Bivins back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 3:0
01:04 Bozo moves into the right corner. 3:0
01:09 Bivins is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Bozo. 3:0
01:13 Bozo's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 3:0
01:37 There's a straight right by Bivins! 7:0
01:37 That punch may have stunned Bozo momentarily. 7:0
01:53 Bivins pins Bozo in the corner! 7:0
01:57 Jimmy Bivins looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 7:0
02:10 The action is back at ring center. 7:0
02:15 Bivins just misses with a huge shot as Bozo chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:0
02:30 Bivins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Bozo had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:0
02:42 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before O'Brien breaks them apart. 7:0
02:50 Bivins lands a wicked hook! 11:0
02:50 Bozo is staggered... 11:0
03:00 Bozo fires a left hand that Bivins takes high on the shoulder. 11:0
03:00 Bivins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:0
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 13:0

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it's obvious that Bozo is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:13 Bivins is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:22 Jimmy Bivins clamps Bozo's arms to his side and holds on until O'Brien breaks the hold. 0:0
0:27 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:32 Bivins retreats into the lower corner. 0:0
0:36 Bozo bounces off the ropes, challenging Bivins to come get him. 0:0
0:45 Battling Bozo doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
01:02 Bozo misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
01:13 Bivins backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
01:13 Bozo throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 0:4
01:27 Bivins just can't find the range with that jab. 0:4
01:29 Bozo connects with a left-right combo. 0:6
01:38 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:6
01:43 Bivins wraps his arms around Bozo. 0:6
01:47 Bivins uses his shoulder to force Bozo out of the clinch. 0:6
01:55 Bivins has Bozo trapped! 0:6
01:59 Bivins ties up Bozo... 0:6
02:04 Bivins and Bozo each take a step back. 0:6
02:09 Bivins lands a jab to the midsection 2:6
02:22 Bivins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:6
02:27 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:6
02:32 Bozo picks off the jab by Bivins. 2:6
02:54 Bozo steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:6
02:56 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 2:6
03:00 Jimmy Bivins back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Bozo. 2:6
03:00 Jimmy Bivins appears to have this fight under control. 2:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 3:7

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:13 Bivins ends up behind Bozo as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Whatever Jimmy Montoya said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Bozo has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:18 Bozo is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:22 Bivins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:34 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:36 The fighters are tangled up inside. Bozo has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:2
0:46 Bivins pins Bozo in the corner! 0:2
0:50 Jimmy Bivins misses with that jab. 0:2
0:57 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
01:05 Bivins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:2
01:07 Bozo 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. 0:4
01:07 Bivins reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 0:4
01:24 Jimmy Bivins lands a solid uppercut! 4:4
01:24 That absolutely rocked Bozo, he is on queer street right now!! 4:4
01:41 Jimmy Bivins leaves the jab just short. 4:4
01:52 Bivins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Battling Bozo blocks it. 4:4
02:07 Bivins lands a smashing hook! 8:4
02:07 Bozo is clutching his side! 8:4
02:25 Bozo pins Bivins's arms! The fighters are tied up... 8:4
02:30 Bivins works his way free! 8:4
02:35 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 8:4
02:39 Bivins grabs Bozo. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:4
02:48 O'Brien is shouting at Bivins to break! 8:4
02:52 Both fighters take a half-step back. 8:4
03:00 Bozo wraps up Bivins. 8:4
03:00 Bozo finally lets go of Bivins. 8:4
03:00 Bivins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:4
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 9:3

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald

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

Carol Castellano, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Battling Bozo

Scott Morrison, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Jimmy Bivins

Hiroyuki Tezaki, Japan scores the bout 96 to 95 for...

...Battling Bozo

The winner by split decision is Battling Bozo!


Score Cards

Carol Castellano Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 95
Battling Bozo 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 96

Scott Morrison Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 96
Battling Bozo 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 95

Hiroyuki Tezaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 95
Battling Bozo 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 96

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 27 27 30 30 28 30 27 30 27 30 286
Battling Bozo 30 30 30 27 29 27 30 27 30 27 287


Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Battling Bozo
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 5.50 5.10
Hooks / Round 4.10 4.20
Crosses / Round 3.60 3.10
Combinations / Round 3.60 4.30
Uppercuts / Round 2.70 4.00

Punches Landed / Round 19.50 20.70
Punches Missed / Round 117.60 19.90

Punching Accuracy 14.2% 51.0%

Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 0

[armageto]

Another cpu upset.

Slap and Johnson take hard, well deserved wins.

[NazNaci1]

Close wins for Maxie and Harold. Both were tight.

Bozo with a deserved win, which surprised me.