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Archie Moore vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2024-04-20, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Gary Rosato, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dennis Nelson (United States), Kazumasa Kuwata (Japan) and Allen Krebs (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: Archie Moore - Record: 16-4-0 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Delaney - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 10-9-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Leo Flynn - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr is protecting the body nicely as Moore fails to score inside. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Archie Moore. 0:2
0:29 Archie Moore pins Jones Jr's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:2
0:34 Moore pushes Jones Jr away. 0:2
0:54 Moore catches Jones Jr with a nice cross. 3:2
01:20 Moore dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Jones Jr back on his heels! 7:2
01:20 Jones Jr was staggered by that punch! 7:2
01:36 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:2
01:39 Moore is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Roy Jones Jr's jaw. 10:2
02:00 Jones Jr is challenging Moore to fight him and quit clinching. 10:2
02:04 Rosato separates the two fighters. 10:2
02:13 Moore scores with a punishing combination from the inside. 13:2
02:26 Moore throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 15:2
02:42 Jones Jr's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 15:2
02:51 Moore throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jones Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 15:2
02:58 Jones Jr lands a crushing cross! 15:6
02:58 Moore takes a step back, obviously hurt! 15:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 15:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosato motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:11 The fighters are throwing punches now! Moore is being much more effective in this exchange. 3:2
0:28 Moore whiffs with the combination. 3:2
0:37 The action slows for the moment. 3:2
0:43 Both fighters are throwing but Jones Jr is scoring more than Moore. 5:5
01:00 Jones Jr looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 5:5
01:07 Moore lands a wicked cross! 10:5
01:07 Roy Jones Jr seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 10:5
01:21 Jones Jr connects with a violent combination! 10:10
01:21 Archie Moore was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 10:10
01:35 Moore takes a heavy combination downstairs. 10:14
01:35 Moore appears shaken by those punches! 10:14
01:44 Jones Jr doesn't have to look for Moore this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:14
02:03 Jones Jr usues his legs to avoid Moore's punches. 10:14
02:16 Moore steals a quick glance at his corner. 10:14
02:18 Archie Moore lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 12:14
02:35 Jones Jr has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 12:14
02:38 Moore can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 14:14
02:58 Moore is off target with that uppercut. 14:14
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 14:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Moore just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:13 Jones Jr took far too many hard shots from Moore in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:0
0:38 Moore charges in but Jones Jr avoids the rush. 4:0
0:47 Jones Jr doesn't connect with the hook. 4:0
0:49 Moore scores with several light punches to the head. 6:0
01:03 Jones Jr slides along the far ropes. 6:0
01:07 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:11 Jones Jr lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:2
01:35 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:2
01:47 Jones Jr and Moore are in a clinch, Rosato hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:2
01:56 Rosato pries them apart. 6:2
02:01 Jones Jr slips inside and lands a hook. 6:4
02:18 Moore throws a crushing right to Jones Jr's jaw! 10:4
02:18 Jones Jr suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 10:4
02:34 Moore is either lucky or has radar. Jones Jr's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:4
02:41 Both men look to measure one another. 10:4
02:45 * Rosato steps in and admonishes Moore for holding and hitting. 14:4
03:00 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 14:4
03:00 Jones Jr breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 3 ends. 15:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:19 Moore sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:24 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:28 Moore got some great advice from Bill Delaney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 2:0
0:29 Jones Jr throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 2:3
0:38 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:3
0:42 Jones Jr feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:3
0:52 Moore fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 2:3
0:54 Roy Jones Jr rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:5
01:03 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:5
01:16 Moore scores with a winging right! Jones Jr's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:5
01:16 Jones Jr is reeling after that shot! 7:5
01:30 Jones Jr misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:5
01:37 And Roy Jones Jr tastes the power of a huge cross from Moore! 12:5
01:37 Jones Jr seems to have been hurt by that punch! 12:5
01:49 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:5
01:52 Moore is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 15:5
02:06 Moore just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Roy Jones Jr with a sharp combination! 19:5
02:06 Those shots all landed square and Jones Jr felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 19:5
02:22 Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 19:10
02:22 Moore is suddenly in trouble! 19:10
02:36 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 19:10
02:40 Moore landed a sharp combination that rocked Roy Jones Jr back on his heels! 23:10
02:40 Roy Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 23:10
02:53 Jones Jr is trapped in the corner... 23:10
02:53 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Moore. 26:10
03:00 Moore wraps up Roy Jones Jr... Neither fighter will break... 26:10
03:00 Moore uses his shoulder to force Jones Jr out of the clinch. 26:10
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Moore and Jones Jr really went at it. 25:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Moore's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:11 Moore scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:20 Jones Jr is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:36 Moore drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:0
0:36 Jones Jr is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:0
0:45 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:0
0:56 Moore clamps Jones Jr's arms to his side and holds on until Rosato breaks the hold. 6:0
01:00 Referee Rosato has to separate the two... 6:0
01:15 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:0
01:15 Those were mostly arm punches from Moore but several got through. 8:0
01:31 Moore pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 11:0
01:45 Moore lands a devastating hook! 15:0
01:45 Jones Jr is reeling.. 15:0
02:02 Jones Jr swings...and misses. 15:0
02:09 Jones Jr has Moore blocked in! 15:0
02:09 Jones Jr gets inside and fires a hook to Moore's body. 15:2
02:18 Jones Jr pins Moore in the corner! 15:2
02:23 That was a violent straight right by Jones Jr! 15:6
02:23 That series of punches rocked Moore and he looks to be in trouble. 15:6
02:40 Jones Jr just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 19:6
02:40 Those punches hurt Jones Jr and he looks to hang on. 19:6
02:58 Jones Jr misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 19:6
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 18:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore and Jones Jr square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:13 Moore tries to drop the right hand over the top but Jones Jr ducks under it. 0:0
0:15 There's some nice hand speed. Jones Jr fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 0:2
0:20 Jones Jr is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 0:2
0:24 Roy Jones Jr received a pep talk from Leo Flynn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:29 Rosato tries to separate the boxers but Moore has a vice-like grip on Jones Jr. 0:2
0:33 Rosato steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:40 Archie Moore traps Jones Jr in the corner! 0:2
0:44 Moore just comes up short with the cross. 0:2
0:47 * Jones Jr is told to quit holding and hitting by Rosato. 0:6
01:09 Moore misses wildly with the Hook. 0:6
01:25 Jones Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:6
01:36 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Jones Jr had the edge. 2:9
01:50 Moore does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Jones Jr's punches in close. 2:9
01:52 Moore is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:9
02:06 Jones Jr is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Moore. 4:9
02:15 Rosato separates them. 4:9
02:24 Archie Moore throws a flurry of punches but Jones Jr either blocks or slips them. 4:9
02:31 Jones Jr looks to work the body, but Moore covers up nicely. 4:9
02:38 Moore shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jones Jr flush! 8:9
02:38 Jones Jr is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 8:9
02:51 Jones Jr seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:9
02:59 Jones Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:13
02:59 Moore was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 8:13
03:00 Moore appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:13
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 8:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Roy Jones Jr scores with a tremendous left! 0:4
0:11 Moore is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:24 Moore lands a nice cross but Jones Jr turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:4
0:37 Moore is trapped in Jones Jr's corner... 2:4
0:42 Jones Jr fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:4
0:44 Moore drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 5:4
0:55 Moore retreats into the lower corner. 5:4
0:59 Jones Jr ends up behind Moore as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 5:4
01:07 Roy Jones Jr is trapped in his own corner... 5:4
01:15 Moore and Jones Jr clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 5:4
01:23 Jones Jr just misses with a huge shot as Moore chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:4
01:35 Rosato yells at the fighters to separate but Roy Jones Jr and Moore are a tangle of arms. 5:4
01:44 * The referee cautions Jones Jr about leaning on Moore's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 5:4
01:58 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 5:4
01:58 Moore flicks a jab to Jones Jr's stomach 7:4
02:07 Moore is pinned in his own corner... 7:4
02:11 Moore does a great job smothering Jones Jr's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 7:4
02:14 Moore fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:4
02:23 Moore backs into the right corner. 9:4
02:28 Jones Jr just can't find the range with that combination. 9:4
02:42 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moore. 9:4
02:53 Jones Jr is flicking the jab, trying to keep Moore at long range. 9:4
02:58 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 9:4
03:00 Jones Jr fires and misses. 9:4
03:00 It looks like Moore has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 9:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:14 Moore lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:14 That absolutely rocked Jones Jr, he is on queer street right now!! 4:0
0:23 Leo Flynn seemed to pump up Jones Jr between rounds. 4:0
0:27 Jones Jr traps Moore's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Rosato breaks it up. 4:0
0:39 * Referee Rosato taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Jones Jr. 4:0
0:53 Jones Jr lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 4:2
01:05 Jones Jr is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:2
01:13 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
01:20 Moore is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
01:23 Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 4:2
01:28 That punch actually went behind Jones Jr's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moore. 4:2
01:34 Jones Jr lands a solid cross! 4:6
01:34 Moore is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:6
01:44 Moore drives a brutal left hook home just above Jones Jr's trunks. 7:6
01:56 The fighters are at ring center... 7:6
02:05 * A beautiful cross to the chin knocks Moore to the canvas! 7:6
02:08 Rosato crouches over Moore as he starts the count 7:12
02:08 1... 7:12
02:09 2... 7:12
02:10 3... 7:12
02:10 * Moore looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 7:12
02:10 Rosato wipes Moore's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Moore nods his head and the action resumes. 7:12
02:10 Moore is badly stunned and Jones Jr will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 7:12
02:23 Moore slides into the corner... 7:12
02:32 * He is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 7:12
02:34 Rosato motions Jones Jr to a neutral corner and starts the count. 7:19
02:34 1... 7:19
02:35 Moore rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 7:19
02:36 3... 7:19
02:37 4... 7:19
02:37 * Moore gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 7:19
02:37 Rosato gives Moore a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 7:19
02:37 Jones Jr must sense that he's got Moore 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. 7:19
02:42 Moore needs to catch his second wind... 7:19
02:51 Look out! That was a straight right by Jones Jr! 7:23
02:51 Moore was shaken by that blow! 7:23
03:00 Jones Jr fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:23
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 7:23
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:20 Moore just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:35 Moore fires a lead right that Jones Jr manages to avoid. 0:0
0:43 Moore and Jones Jr lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:0
0:45 Jones Jr gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Moore backs away. 0:3
0:50 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:3
0:59 Oh!!! Moore unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:3
0:59 Archie Moore just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:3
01:11 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:3
01:18 Archie Moore tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Jones Jr. 4:3
01:34 Moore catches Jones Jr coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:3
01:34 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Jones Jr is trying to hang on... 9:3
01:52 Moore misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:3
01:54 Archie Moore eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 9:3
02:03 Moore has Jones Jr trapped! 9:3
02:08 Moore lands a strong uppercut! 14:3
02:08 Jones Jr looks stunned! 14:3
02:28 Moore misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 14:3
02:30 Jones Jr lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Archie Moore's midsection. 14:5
02:43 Moore is forced into his own corner... 14:5
02:48 Jones Jr ties up Moore... 14:5
02:52 Referee Rosato steps in to break it up. 14:5
02:57 Moore has Jones Jr pinned! 14:5
03:00 Moore 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. 14:5
03:00 Moore appears to have this fight under control. 14:5
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 9, forcing Rosato to step in. 15:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr clinches... Moore gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:21 Moore tries to get free... Here comes Rosato to break them up... 0:0
0:25 Jones Jr's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:29 Jones Jr is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:33 Moore tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:43 Moore has Jones Jr cornered! 0:0
0:48 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:52 Jones Jr works his way free! 0:0
01:04 Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Moore blocks it. 0:0
01:06 Jones Jr ducks into an uppercut from Moore. 2:0
01:23 Moore leaves the jab just short. 2:0
01:35 Moore wraps up Jones Jr. 2:0
01:44 Rosato is shouting at Moore to break! 2:0
01:53 Jones Jr is holding on to Moore. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
01:57 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
02:11 Moore approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Roy Jones Jr any room to breathe. 2:0
02:20 Jones Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Moore's defense. 2:0
02:27 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
02:32 Jones Jr can't score with short uppercut inside. Moore got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
02:34 Moore is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:0
02:46 Moore has Roy Jones Jr trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:0
02:51 Moore is clinching... 4:0
02:55 Referee Rosato separates the two... 4:0
03:00 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
03:00 Rosato separates the two... 4:0
03:00 Moore seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:0
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 3:1
Fight Result
Johnny Addie has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Dennis Nelson, United States scores the bout 95 to 93 for Archie Moore
Allen Krebs, United States scores the bout 94 to 94 - even
Kazumasa Kuwata, Japan scores the bout 95 to 93 for...
...Archie Moore
The winner by majority decision is Archie Moore!
Score Cards
Dennis Nelson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 7 10 10 95
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 93
Kazumasa Kuwata Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 7 10 10 95
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 93
Allen Krebs Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 7 10 10 94
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Archie Moore 29 27 30 30 30 27 30 21 30 30 284
Roy Jones Jr 28 30 27 27 27 30 27 30 27 27 280
Statistics
Categories Archie Moore Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 4.20 2.40
Hooks / Round 5.30 3.30
Crosses / Round 5.70 3.40
Combinations / Round 4.70 2.80
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 2.40
Punches Landed / Round 24.60 14.30
Punches Missed / Round 52.00 54.80
Punching Accuracy 32.1% 20.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 3
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1
Co-Feature
Michael Spinks vs Mauro Mina
Fight info: Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2024-04-20, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Raul Caiz Jr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Gus Mercurio (Australia), Jose Rivera (Puerto Rico) and Don Trella (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 12-5-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Mauro Mina - Record: 7-4-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Lou Duva
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
0:08 Mina lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Spinks 0:2
0:28 Both fighters are flailing away but Mina is definitely landing the better punches. 2:5
0:42 Mina wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Spinks's defense. 2:5
0:49 Mina with a stiff jab. 2:8
01:01 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 2:8
01:09 Mauro Mina lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Spinks. 2:8
01:11 Spinks lands a big hook to the jaw of Mina. Mina was stopped cold by that shot. 5:8
01:28 Spinks just misses with a huge shot as Mina chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:8
01:39 Mina plants a cross on Spinks's rib cage. 5:10
01:53 Mina clinches... Spinks gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 5:10
01:58 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:10
02:07 Caiz Jr. tries to separate the boxers but Mina has a vice-like grip on Spinks. 5:10
02:11 Caiz Jr. moves them apart. 5:10
02:20 Mina misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:10
02:27 Spinks backs away and hitches up his trunks. 5:10
02:35 Spinks fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:10
02:42 Spinks's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:10
02:52 And Spinks tastes the power of a huge combination from Mina! 5:14
02:52 How is Spinks standing after those shots? 5:14
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 5:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mina is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:05 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:13 Mina is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:18 Jeff Fenech not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Mina. Now it's up to Michael Spinks to implement it. 0:0
0:19 That jab from Spinks stopped Mina in his tracks. 3:0
0:32 Watch Mina move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Spinks off balance. 3:0
0:37 Spinks is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 3:0
0:44 Mina is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Spinks attempts to move inside on him. 3:0
0:49 Spinks lands a nice cross but Mina turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 5:0
01:04 Michael Spinks lands a wicked cross! 9:0
01:04 Spinks has Mina in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:0
01:20 Spinks misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:0
01:27 Mina drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:4
01:27 Spinks is gasping for air!! 9:4
01:37 Spinks rips a hook to the head. 11:4
01:51 Spinks tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:4
01:58 Mina just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Spinks with a sharp combination! 11:9
01:58 Michael Spinks was staggered by those punches! 11:9
02:11 Mina just comes up short with the combination. 11:9
02:18 Mina shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 11:11
02:18 Spinks is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Mina just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 11:11
02:27 Mina turns on the hook and drives it home under Spinks's elbows. 11:14
02:27 Spinks was stopped cold by that punch! Mina has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 11:14
02:40 Mina misses with that hook. 11:14
02:51 * Mauro Mina is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 11:14
03:00 Mauro Mina misses wildly with the hook. 11:14
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 11:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:17 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Michael Spinks rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:22 Whatever Lou Duva said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Mina has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:23 Mina fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 0:3
0:32 Spinks lands a flurry to the ribs of Mina. 2:3
0:50 Michael Spinks and Mina are in a clinch, Caiz Jr. hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:3
0:54 Mauro Mina tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Jr. to break them up... 2:3
01:04 Spinks bounces off the ropes, challenging Mauro Mina to come get him. 2:3
01:11 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:3
01:18 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:3
01:21 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:3
01:29 Mina picks off the cross by Spinks. 2:3
01:36 Mina eats a short cross from Spinks amd backs away. 4:3
01:45 Spinks scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 6:3
02:00 Mina is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:3
02:04 As high as Mina is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Spinks takes advantage of it. 6:3
02:12 Mina telegraphed that shot and Spinks ducks under it easily. 6:3
02:14 Spinks drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 9:3
02:34 Spinks pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 9:3
02:43 Mauro Mina is giving Spinks a lot of side-to-side movement. 9:3
03:00 Spinks is challenging Mina to fight him and quit clinching. 9:3
03:00 Caiz Jr. separates the two... 9:3
03:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now Caiz Jr. jumps between them. 11:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:11 Michael Spinks wings a big left hand at Mauro Mina but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:13 Mina scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:2
0:22 Spinks's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:24 Mina moves into the left corner. 0:2
0:24 Michael Spinks lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 3:2
0:33 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:2
0:36 Mina has Spinks cornered! 3:2
0:41 Mina traps Spinks's gloves under his arms, forcing Caiz Jr. to break them up. 3:2
0:45 Referee Caiz Jr. separates the two... 3:2
0:50 Mina goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 3:4
01:06 Michael Spinks has Mina trapped! 3:4
01:11 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Mina back on his heels! 7:4
01:11 Mauro Mina was shaken by that blow! 7:4
01:22 Spinks is trapped in his own corner... 7:4
01:27 Mina is really fluid in his movement. 7:4
01:31 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:4
01:39 Spinks tries to drop the right hand over the top but Mina ducks under it. 7:4
01:46 Mina brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:4
01:51 Mina looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 7:4
02:03 Mauro Mina is either lucky or has radar. Spinks's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:4
02:10 Spinks flicks a lead right to the head of Mina. 9:4
02:20 Spinks has Mina blocked in! 9:4
02:25 Michael Spinks is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 9:4
02:30 Spinks wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 11:4
02:47 Mauro Mina just can't find the range with that uppercut. 11:4
02:54 Mina pins Spinks in the corner! 11:4
02:59 Mina feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 11:4
03:00 Spinks has Mina pinned! 11:4
03:00 There's the bell. Spinks wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 12:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jeff Fenech's instructions work. 0:0
0:10 Spinks winds up and lands a nasty hook to Mina's body. 3:0
0:27 Spinks connects with a violent combination! 8:0
0:27 Mina seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 8:0
0:44 Spinks voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:0
0:53 Mauro Mina swings...and misses. 8:0
0:55 Spinks gets off a quick combination to the body 10:0
01:05 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 10:0
01:09 Mina lands a hard hook! 10:4
01:09 Spinks was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 10:4
01:23 Spinks comes in low. Mina puts a headlock on him. Caiz Jr. knocks Mina's arm off Spinks's head. 10:4
01:35 The Referee breaks it up... 10:4
01:40 Mina fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Spinks. He rocked him with that one. 10:7
01:54 Mina pummels Spinks, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 10:11
01:54 That shot buckled Spinks's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 10:11
02:10 Mina traps Spinks in the corner! 10:11
02:15 Mina is literally dancing circles around Spinks this round. 10:11
02:25 Mina is clinching... Spinks is trying to free his gloves... They are under Mina's arms... 10:11
02:34 Caiz Jr. separates the two fighters. 10:11
02:43 Mina is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 10:11
02:52 Mina darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 10:11
03:00 He slides along the far ropes. 10:11
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 11:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Spinks's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Spinks received a pep talk from Jeff Fenech before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:10 Mina just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:10 Mina is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:24 The action is at ring center. 4:0
0:29 Spinks is off target with that jab. 4:0
0:36 Mina drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:36 Those punches hurt Spinks and he looks to hang on. 4:4
0:45 Mina backs into the right corner. 4:4
0:49 Spinks fires and misses. 4:4
0:51 Mina lands a nicely timed hook to Spinks's jaw from the outside. 4:7
01:05 Spinks wraps up Mina. 4:7
01:14 Now they break clean. 4:7
01:24 Spinks ties up Mina. 4:7
01:33 Caiz Jr. pries them apart. 4:7
01:42 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:7
01:54 Spinks ends up behind Mina as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:7
01:58 Spinks scores with a quick one-two to Mina's midsection 6:7
02:12 Spinks grabs Mina. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:7
02:21 Caiz Jr. breaks them up... 6:7
02:34 Mina is trying to free his gloves from under Spinks's gloves. 6:7
02:38 Caiz Jr. separates them. 6:7
02:45 Spinks lands a jab to the midsection 8:7
02:54 * Spinks going way too low with his punches and Caiz Jr. has seen enough as he issues a warning. 11:7
03:00 Spinks appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:7
03:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks and Mina square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Mina retreats into the near right corner. 0:0
0:12 Spinks misses with that punch. 0:0
0:26 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:40 Mina fires a lead right that Spinks manages to avoid. 0:0
0:49 Mina scores to the body with a jab 0:2
01:03 Spinks fires a volley of punches but Mina was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:2
01:11 Spinks retreats into a neutral corner. 0:2
01:15 Mina lands a hard cross! 0:7
01:15 Spinks is reeling.. 0:7
01:28 Mina's jab is finds it's mark. 0:10
01:45 Spinks lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:10
02:07 Mina is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Spinks. 2:10
02:12 Mina finally lets go of Spinks. 2:10
02:25 Mina traps Spinks's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Caiz Jr. breaks it up. 2:10
02:37 Mina and Spinks each take a step back. 2:10
02:41 Mina is blocked in his own corner... 2:10
02:46 Michael Spinks throws a flurry of punches but Mina either blocks or slips them. 2:10
02:56 Spinks moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:10
03:00 It looks like Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:10
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 7. 5:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Mina got some great advice from Lou Duva between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:10 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:22 * The referee cautions Spinks about leaning on Mina's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:44 Spinks just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:44 Mina was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:57 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
01:02 Spinks uses his shoulder to force Mina out of the clinch. 4:0
01:14 Spinks is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Mina's defense. 4:0
01:26 Spinks is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:0
01:30 Not much happening at the moment. 4:0
01:41 Spinks misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
01:53 Spinks holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Mauro Mina to score with a clean shot. 4:0
01:58 The action is back at ring center. 4:0
01:58 Mina lands the lead cross. 4:2
02:11 Spinks connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:2
02:20 Spinks buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Mauro Mina 10:2
02:34 Caiz Jr. warns Mina for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:2
02:39 Spinks pushes Mina away. 10:2
02:48 Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Mina flush! 15:2
02:48 Mina is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 15:2
03:00 Mina slides into a neutral corner... 15:2
03:00 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Mina blocks it. 15:2
03:00 Spinks appears to have this fight under control. 15:2
03:00 Caiz Jr. motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 17:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:12 Caiz Jr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Spinks locks up Mina's arms. 0:0
0:17 Caiz Jr. has to break them apart. 0:0
0:30 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:44 Mina dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:49 Mina has Spinks trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:53 Mina is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:56 Spinks snakes the jab through Mina's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
01:09 Mina is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Spinks 2:0
01:19 Michael Spinks has freed himself from Mina. They move quickly to ring center. 2:0
01:28 Mina lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Spinks. 2:3
01:40 Mina moves into a neutral corner. 2:3
01:40 Mina ducks into an uppercut from Spinks. 4:3
01:57 Spinks is keeping away from the ropes. 4:3
02:02 Spinks pins Mina's arms. Now they move apart. 4:3
02:11 Referee Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 4:3
02:24 Spinks's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:3
02:31 The cross scores for Spinks. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:3
02:46 Mauro Mina is moving around the ring nicely. 6:3
02:58 Mina grabs and holds Spinks... 6:3
03:00 Caiz Jr. moves in to break the clinch. 6:3
03:00 Spinks seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:3
03:00 Mina shows Spinks his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 6:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Mina slides into the corner... 0:0
0:13 Spinks is holding on to Mina. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:17 Caiz Jr. has to separate the two... 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:24 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:42 Mina moves to the center of the Ring taunting Spinks with his hands by his sides. 0:0
0:52 Spinks grabs Mina's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Jr. has to force Spinks to let go. 0:0
01:01 Referee Caiz Jr. steps in to break it up. 0:0
01:06 Spinks pushes Mina away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
01:09 Mauro Mina backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:13 Spinks smothers Mina's attack with a clinch! 0:0
01:22 Spinks pushes Mina away. 0:0
01:36 Mauro Mina works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
01:48 Spinks usues his legs to avoid Mina's punches. 0:0
02:00 Mina lands a crushing cross! 0:5
02:00 Spinks is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 0:5
02:09 Spinks is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:5
02:21 That punch actually went behind Michael Spinks's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Mina. 0:5
02:27 Mina seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:5
02:39 Spinks is clinching... 0:5
02:48 Caiz Jr. steps in and breaks it up. 0:5
02:58 Spinks does a great job of moving as Mina tries to work inside. 0:5
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 1:4
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...
Gus Mercurio, Australia scores the bout 98 to 94
Jose Rivera, Puerto Rico scores the bout 96 to 95
Don Trella, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Michael Spinks!
Score Cards
Gus Mercurio Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 98
Mauro Mina 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 94
Jose Rivera Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Mauro Mina 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 95
Don Trella Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 96
Mauro Mina 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 27 28 29 30 30 30 27 30 30 29 290
Mauro Mina 30 30 28 27 29 27 30 27 27 28 283
Statistics
Categories Michael Spinks Mauro Mina
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.30 5.50
Hooks / Round 3.20 2.40
Crosses / Round 4.50 3.70
Combinations / Round 3.80 2.20
Uppercuts / Round 2.90 0.70
Punches Landed / Round 18.70 14.50
Punches Missed / Round 43.50 41.00
Punching Accuracy 30.1% 26.1%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 3 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
Main Event
Bernard Hopkins vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Fight info: Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, CA, United States, 2024-04-20, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Roy Silbert (United States), Fritz Werner (United States) and Steve Epstein (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 7-12-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Record: 9-9-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Francis - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:13 There's a hard shot off the top of Hopkins's head! 0:4
0:13 Mustafa Muhammad has Hopkins hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:31 Mustafa Muhammad is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
0:38 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:4
0:42 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad lets his hands go, but Hopkins answers right back. 2:6
0:59 Mustafa Muhammad knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 2:6
01:07 * Mustafa Muhammad moves in close. Neumann has stopped the action. He is reprimanding Mustafa Muhammad for an intentional head butt, that no way looked like it was done on purpose. 2:8
01:07 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:8
01:21 Hopkins fires and misses. 2:8
01:27 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 2:8
01:37 Not much steam behind Hopkins's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:8
01:53 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Mustafa Muhammad has a vice-like grip on Hopkins. 4:8
01:58 Neumann separates the two... 4:8
02:03 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Hopkins lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Mustafa Muhammad. 6:8
02:11 As high as Hopkins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Mustafa Muhammad takes advantage of it. 6:8
02:18 Hopkins throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:8
02:25 * Hopkins has Mustafa Muhammad in a headlock as he rains down punches, Neumann breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 10:8
02:51 Bernard Hopkins landed a sharp combination that rocked Mustafa Muhammad back on his heels! 14:8
02:51 Mustafa Muhammad is out on his feet after that violent combination! 14:8
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 15:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mustafa Muhammad 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
0:17 Mustafa Muhammad's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:21 Hopkins scores with a brutal hook to the head. 3:0
0:36 Mustafa Muhammad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 3:0
0:38 A cross from Hopkins lands with some power. 6:0
0:51 Bernard Hopkins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
0:59 Neumann yells at the fighters to separate but Bernard Hopkins and Mustafa Muhammad are a tangle of arms. 6:0
01:03 Neumann steps in and breaks it up. 6:0
01:08 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:0
01:16 Mustafa Muhammad just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:4
01:16 Hopkins in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:4
01:33 Mustafa Muhammad fires and misses. 6:4
01:39 The action slows for the moment. 6:4
01:52 Mustafa Muhammad just comes up short with the jab. 6:4
02:06 Hopkins is off target with that uppercut. 6:4
02:17 Mustafa Muhammad is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 6:4
02:27 Hopkins lands a wicked cross! 10:4
02:27 Mustafa Muhammad's knee almost touched the canvas... 10:4
02:45 Hopkins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 10:4
02:58 Mustafa Muhammad swings...and misses. 10:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 10:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 George Francis was livid with Mustafa Muhammad after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:15 Hopkins isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Mustafa Muhammad fits. 0:0
0:19 Roger Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Hopkins providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:25 Hopkins is giving Mustafa Muhammad a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:36 Mustafa Muhammad is protecting the body nicely as Bernard Hopkins fails to score inside. 0:0
0:38 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Mustafa Muhammad lands a short uppercut to the chin of Hopkins. 0:2
0:57 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad lands a crushing cross! 0:6
0:57 Hopkins looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:6
01:07 Hopkins scores with consecutive blows to the body of Mustafa Muhammad. 2:6
01:19 The cross scores for Hopkins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:6
01:33 Hopkins smothers Mustafa Muhammad's attack as Mustafa Muhammad tries to get off some shots inside. 4:6
01:41 Mustafa Muhammad is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:6
01:48 Hopkins throws a flurry of punches but Mustafa Muhammad either blocks or slips them. 4:6
01:55 Hopkins's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:6
02:10 Hopkins just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:10
02:10 Hopkins was stunned by that blow! 6:10
02:24 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad wraps up Hopkins... Neither fighter will break... 6:10
02:29 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad uses his shoulder to force Bernard Hopkins out of the clinch. 6:10
02:39 Hopkins does a great job of moving as Mustafa Muhammad tries to work inside. 6:10
02:50 Mustafa Muhammad forces his way inside. 6:10
02:59 Bernard Hopkins works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 6:10
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad has Hopkins trapped in the far left neutral corner... 6:10
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. 8:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mustafa Muhammad didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 George Francis seemed to pump up Mustafa Muhammad between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Mustafa Muhammad slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:10 Bernard Hopkins clinches... Mustafa Muhammad gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:22 * Neumann steps in and admonishes Hopkins for leaning on Mustafa Muhammad's neck. 0:0
0:31 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:41 Hopkins doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:43 Mustafa Muhammad stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 0:3
0:56 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad turns on the hook and drives it home under Hopkins's elbows. 0:6
01:08 Hopkins slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Mustafa Muhammad. 3:6
01:21 Hopkins traps Mustafa Muhammad in the corner! 3:6
01:21 Some good body work by Hopkins but not much on those punches. 5:6
01:34 Hopkins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:6
01:41 Oh!!! Mustafa Muhammad unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:10
01:41 Hopkins's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 5:10
01:58 Mustafa Muhammad lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Bernard Hopkins. 5:13
02:15 Bernard Hopkins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:13
02:27 It's a sweet uppercut by Mustafa Muhammad! He snapped Hopkins's head straight back with that punch! 5:17
02:27 Mustafa Muhammad has Hopkins in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:17
02:31 Hopkins has some swelling under his left eye. 5:17
02:45 Mustafa Muhammad lands a lead right to the midsection. 5:20
02:49 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Hopkins. 5:20
03:00 Hopkins fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:20
03:00 The Referee has to get between Bernard Hopkins and Mustafa Muhammad as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:20
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:12 Mustafa Muhammad is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:18 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad got some great advice from George Francis between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:23 That was a violent straight right by Hopkins! 5:0
0:23 Those punches hurt Mustafa Muhammad and he looks to hang on. 5:0
0:40 Hopkins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:0
0:42 Mustafa Muhammad feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 5:2
0:56 Mustafa Muhammad takes a hard combination from Hopkins 9:2
0:56 Mustafa Muhammad's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 9:2
01:10 Mustafa Muhammad does a great job smothering Hopkins's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 9:2
01:16 Hopkins takes a heavy uppercut downstairs. 9:6
01:16 Hopkins is reeling.. 9:6
01:21 The swelling around Hopkins's left eye is worsening. 9:6
01:25 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 9:6
01:29 Hopkins is staying at the center of the ring. 9:6
01:33 Hopkins lands a vicious cross! 14:6
01:33 Mustafa Muhammad was staggered by that punch! 14:6
01:50 Hopkins really buried that punch into Mustafa Muhammad's ribs. 18:6
01:50 Mustafa Muhammad was hurt by those blows! 18:6
02:11 Mustafa Muhammad scores with a nice right cross. 18:8
02:26 There's a straight right by Mustafa Muhammad! 18:12
02:26 And Bernard Hopkins's in big trouble now! 18:12
02:30 The swelling is increasing around Hopkins's left. 18:12
02:39 Hopkins ties up Mustafa Muhammad. 18:12
02:44 Hopkins pushes Mustafa Muhammad away. 18:12
02:53 Hopkins just can't find the range with that jab. 18:12
02:56 Mustafa Muhammad lands a short uppercut in close. 18:14
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 18:14
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Roger Mayweather said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hopkins has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hopkins still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins grabs Mustafa Muhammad's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Neumann has to force Hopkins to let go. 0:0
0:16 Neumann moves them apart. 0:0
0:26 That hook from Mustafa Muhammad snapped Hopkins's head back violently! 0:4
0:26 Hopkins is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:30 That swelling under the left eye of Hopkins is definitely getting worse. 0:4
0:43 Mustafa Muhammad pummels Hopkins, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 0:8
0:43 Hopkins appears shaken by that punch! 0:8
0:57 Mustafa Muhammad has Hopkins cornered! 0:8
01:02 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad lands a devastating cross! 0:12
01:02 That punch may have stunned Hopkins momentarily. 0:12
01:06 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:12
01:11 Hopkins slides into his own corner... 0:12
01:15 That punch actually went behind Hopkins's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Mustafa Muhammad. 0:12
01:17 Hopkins lands the lead cross. 2:12
01:32 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hopkins back on his heels! 2:16
01:32 Bernard Hopkins is badly hurt! 2:16
01:42 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:16
01:42 The fighters are tangled up inside. Mustafa Muhammad has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:18
01:50 Hopkins is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:18
02:01 Mustafa Muhammad fires a lead right that Hopkins manages to avoid. 2:18
02:13 Mustafa Muhammad leaves the jab just short. 2:18
02:20 Bernard Hopkins just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mustafa Muhammad with a sharp combination! 6:18
02:20 Mustafa Muhammad appears shaken by those punches! 6:18
02:34 And Hopkins tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Mustafa Muhammad! 6:22
02:34 That's the punch Mustafa Muhammad hoped to land! Hopkins looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:22
02:38 Hopkins seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 6:22
02:43 Hopkins ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 8:22
02:52 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:22
02:56 Mustafa Muhammad snaps Hopkins's head back with a jolting uppercut. 8:25
03:00 Hopkins spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 7:26
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hopkins's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hopkins's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Hopkins rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:11 He is running out of gas... 2:0
0:16 Hopkins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:21 Hopkins back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Eddie Mustafa Muhammad. 2:0
0:30 Hopkins lands a hard uppercut! 7:0
0:30 Mustafa Muhammad is reeling after that shot! 7:0
0:51 Hopkins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 7:0
0:58 Hopkins is trying to put his punches together and he tags Mustafa Muhammad with a nice combination of punches. 9:0
01:08 Mustafa Muhammad is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:0
01:11 Mustafa Muhammad moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
01:15 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
01:30 Hopkins slides along the far ropes. 9:0
01:39 Hopkins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:0
01:39 Mustafa Muhammad appears shaken by those punches! 13:0
01:53 Hopkins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Mustafa Muhammad's defense. 13:0
02:00 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 13:0
02:07 Hopkins pins Mustafa Muhammad in the corner! 13:0
02:11 Hopkins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mustafa Muhammad but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:0
02:18 Mustafa Muhammad lands a smashing hook! 13:4
02:18 Hopkins is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 13:4
02:23 Hopkins is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 13:4
02:23 Hopkins's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 13:4
02:27 Both fighters move back to ring center. 13:4
02:32 Mustafa Muhammad is either lucky or has radar. Hopkins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 13:4
02:43 Mustafa Muhammad picks off the cross by Bernard Hopkins. 13:4
02:45 That's a nice solid jab from Mustafa Muhammad 13:7
02:57 "The Executioner" Hopkins sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Mustafa Muhammad. 16:7
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:7
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 18:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Hopkins's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 Hopkins bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
0:11 Mustafa Muhammad is breathing heavily... 2:0
0:15 George Francis was really animated in Mustafa Muhammad's corner and Mustafa Muhammad was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:16 Hopkins retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:21 Mustafa Muhammad is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 2:0
0:33 Hopkins works free! He backs to ring center, with Mustafa Muhammad following. 2:0
0:38 Hopkins moves into the far corner. 2:0
0:43 Mustafa Muhammad connects with a violent uppercut! 2:5
0:43 Mustafa Muhammad has Hopkins in trouble after that punch! 2:5
0:58 Bernard Hopkins shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Eddie Mustafa Muhammad flush! 6:5
0:58 That blow connected solidly to the head of Mustafa Muhammad and he is stunned! 6:5
01:10 Hopkins is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:5
01:25 Mustafa Muhammad lands a nice cross but Hopkins turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 8:7
01:29 Hopkins's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Mustafa Muhammad. 8:7
01:41 Mustafa Muhammad traps Bernard Hopkins in the corner! 8:7
01:45 Mustafa Muhammad cranks up the hook and connects to Hopkins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:11
01:45 That punch has Hopkins staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 8:11
01:59 Mustafa Muhammad drops the right hand flush on Hopkins's chin! 8:15
01:59 Hopkins was stunned by that blow! 8:15
02:04 Bernard Hopkins's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:15
02:16 * Mustafa Muhammad has been shaking his hand ever since he landed that last punch. He may have hurt it... 8:15
02:25 Hopkins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:15
02:38 Hopkins works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:15
02:45 Mustafa Muhammad slides into the corner... 8:15
02:50 Bernard Hopkins looks to work the body, but Mustafa Muhammad covers up nicely. 8:15
02:52 Mustafa Muhammad mauls Hopkins inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 8:18
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. 10:17
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Bernard Hopkins's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:29 Bernard Hopkins is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 2:3
0:51 Mustafa Muhammad works his way in and leans on Hopkins... 2:3
01:00 Now they break clean. 2:3
01:07 Mustafa Muhammad backs into a neutral corner. 2:3
01:11 "The Executioner" tries to drop the right hand over the top but Mustafa Muhammad ducks under it. 2:3
01:18 Mustafa Muhammad lands a solid cross! 2:7
01:18 Hopkins is hurt! 2:7
01:35 Mustafa Muhammad drives that short hook into Hopkins's midsection! 2:12
01:35 Hopkins is gasping for air!! 2:12
01:40 The swelling around Hopkins's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:12
01:44 Hopkins retreats into his own corner... 2:12
01:49 Mustafa Muhammad just landed a three punch combo! 2:16
01:49 Hopkins seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 2:16
02:02 Mustafa Muhammad lands a strong cross! 2:20
02:02 Hopkins looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:20
02:06 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye is becoming hideous, it has got to be a major detriment to him at this point. 2:20
02:19 * A combination to the jaw has Hopkins hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 2:20
02:22 Mustafa Muhammad is ushered to a neutral corner by Neumann and the count begins.. 2:26
02:22 1... 2:26
02:23 2... 2:26
02:24 Hopkins is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 3 but he is badly hurt. 2:26
02:24 * Hopkins looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 2:26
02:24 Neumann is allowing the fight to continue. Hopkins looks real shaken to us, however. 2:26
02:24 Hopkins is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Mustafa Muhammad just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 2:26
02:42 Mustafa Muhammad has Bernard Hopkins blocked in! 2:26
02:47 Mustafa Muhammad is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Hopkins a decent target to shoot for. 2:26
02:55 Mustafa Muhammad catches Hopkins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:30
02:55 That shot buckled Hopkins's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 2:30
03:00 It looks like Mustafa Muhammad has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:30
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 2:29
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Roger Mayweather not only gave Hopkins encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Mustafa Muhammad. Now it's up to Bernard Hopkins to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Bernard Hopkins's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:10 Hopkins pins Mustafa Muhammad in the corner! 0:0
0:15 Mustafa Muhammad is trying to free his gloves from under Hopkins's gloves. 0:0
0:19 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:19 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 0:0
0:28 Mustafa Muhammad has freed himself from Hopkins. They move quickly to ring center. 0:0
0:49 * Mustafa Muhammad lands a perfect cross and Hopkins slumps to the canvas! 0:0
0:52 Neumann starts the count... 0:6
0:52 1... 0:6
0:53 2... 0:6
0:53 * Hopkins lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 0:6
0:53 Neumann wipes Hopkins's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Hopkins nods his head and the action resumes. 0:6
0:53 Hopkins suddenly looks very vulnerable. Mustafa Muhammad can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 0:6
01:07 Mustafa Muhammad tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:6
01:15 Hopkins backs into the right corner. 0:6
01:20 Mustafa Muhammad tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hopkins blocks it. 0:6
01:31 Mustafa Muhammad can't score with short uppercut inside. Hopkins got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:6
01:37 Hopkins is trapped in Mustafa Muhammad's corner... 0:6
01:37 Hopkins is really shaken up having been down in both this round, and the round prior. 0:6
01:46 That hook by Mustafa Muhammad jarred Hopkins! 0:10
01:46 Hopkins was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:10
01:55 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:10
01:59 Mustafa Muhammad lands a solid uppercut! 0:15
01:59 Mustafa Muhammad just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:15
02:04 Hopkins's left eye is now in terrible shape as his corner has not been abel to curtail the swelling. 0:15
02:15 Hopkins scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:15
02:33 * Eddie Mustafa Muhammad rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Hopkins and Hopkins tastes the canvas here in Round 10! 2:15
02:36 Neumann begins the count... 2:21
02:36 1... 2:21
02:37 Hopkins rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 2:21
02:38 3... 2:21
02:38 * Hopkins has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 2:21
02:38 Neumann seems convinced that Hopkins is ok, and the fight will continue! 2:21
02:38 Mustafa Muhammad hurt Hopkins with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 2:21
02:42 Hopkins's legs clearly buckled after taking that last shot. This fight is very close to being stopped. 2:21
02:51 Mustafa Muhammad misses with that punch. 2:21
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad misses with that uppercut. 2:21
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 1:21
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hopkins and Mustafa Muhammad leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Roger Mayweather knows Hopkins lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Hopkins misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:26 Hopkins has Mustafa Muhammad trapped! 0:0
0:30 Hopkins lands a wicked combination! 4:0
0:30 What a beautiful combination! Mustafa Muhammad might not survive this... 4:0
0:48 Mustafa Muhammad is challenging Hopkins to fight him and quit clinching. 4:0
0:57 * Mustafa Muhammad lands a shot right around the belt. Neumann has stopped the action. He is deducting a point from Mustafa Muhammad for a low blow that never happened. 4:0
0:57 Neumann is shouting at Hopkins to break! 4:0
01:06 Hopkins wings a big left hand at Mustafa Muhammad but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
01:13 Not a lot on that hook to Mustafa Muhammad's side, but it scored. 6:0
01:27 Hopkins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:0
01:34 Look out! That was a straight right by Eddie Mustafa Muhammad! 6:5
01:34 Hopkins takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:5
01:38 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the left eye of Hopkins. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 6:5
01:45 Mustafa Muhammad has Bernard Hopkins pinned! 6:5
01:50 Mustafa Muhammad catches Hopkins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:10
01:50 Hopkins is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 6:10
01:54 There's no doubt about it. That knockdown last round has had an effect on Hopkins. 6:10
01:59 Hopkins feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Mustafa Muhammad's chin. 8:10
02:16 Hopkins just comes up short with the jab. 8:10
02:19 Mustafa Muhammad throws the cross and scores to the head of Hopkins. 8:12
02:23 Hopkins is at a severe disadvantage now that his left eye has swollen to the point of near-closure. 8:12
02:39 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad plods forward. 8:12
02:48 Hopkins lands a strong cross! 12:12
02:48 That shot landed square and Mustafa Muhammad felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 12:12
03:00 Hopkins looks for a breather; he grabs Mustafa Muhammad and holds on. Mustafa Muhammad pushes Hopkins off and looks for an opening. 12:12
03:00 Neumann separates the two fighters. 12:12
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:12
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 12:11
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Hopkins's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins lets his hands go inside, but Mustafa Muhammad protects his body well. 0:0
0:27 Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mustafa Muhammad. 0:0
0:34 Mustafa Muhammad drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
0:34 Hopkins is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:38 Hopkins has to be struggling to see out of his badly swollen left eye. 0:4
0:49 Mustafa Muhammad suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:4
0:56 "The Executioner" Hopkins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:4
01:03 Mustafa Muhammad lands a crushing jab! 0:8
01:03 Hopkins is clutching his side! 0:8
01:13 Mustafa Muhammad backs into his own corner... 0:8
01:17 Hopkins misses wildly with the hook. 0:8
01:28 Mustafa Muhammad retreats into the lower corner. 0:8
01:28 Hopkins goes downstairs with the hook. 2:8
01:37 The action is back at ring center. 2:8
01:42 Hopkins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Mustafa Muhammad. 2:8
01:49 Mustafa Muhammad moves into a neutral corner. 2:8
01:54 Hopkins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:8
02:01 Mustafa Muhammad lands a devastating cross! 2:12
02:01 Hopkins looks shaken! 2:12
02:05 Hopkins's badly swollen left eye continues to be a factor in this fight, but now the concern has to be whether or not the swelling is going to lead to a stoppage. 2:12
02:15 Mustafa Muhammad does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Hopkins's punches in close. 2:12
02:22 Mustafa Muhammad has Hopkins trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 2:12
02:27 Hopkins usues his legs to avoid Mustafa Muhammad's punches. 2:12
02:34 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:12
02:34 Mustafa Muhammad splits Hopkins's gloves with an uppercut. 2:14
02:46 Bernard Hopkins pins Mustafa Muhammad in the corner! 2:14
02:51 Hopkins looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:14
02:53 Mustafa Muhammad buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 2:17
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad has Hopkins blocked in! 2:17
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad appears to have this fight under control. 2:17
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 2:16
Fight Result
Amy Hayes has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Roy Silbert, United States scores the bout 115 to 109
Fritz Werner, United States scores the bout 114 to 110
Steve Epstein, United States scores the bout 115 to 109
And your winner and new IBF light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision Eddie Mustafa Muhammad!!!
Score Cards
Roy Silbert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 7 7 10 9 109
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 115
Fritz Werner Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 7 7 10 9 110
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 114
Steve Epstein Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 7 7 10 9 109
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 28 21 21 30 27 328
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 29 30 30 27 30 344
Statistics
Categories Bernard Hopkins Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 3
Jabs / Round 4.08 4.50
Hooks / Round 2.75 5.33
Crosses / Round 3.50 7.75
Combinations / Round 3.75 4.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 4.50
Punches Landed / Round 17.08 26.33
Punches Missed / Round 75.83 38.75
Punching Accuracy 18.4% 40.5%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 4 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Event#20 Moore vs RJjr.......Spinks vs Mina......IBF cha-u-mp Hopkins vs E.M.M.
Re: Event#20 Moore vs RJjr.......Spinks vs Mina......IBF cha-u-mp Hopkins vs E.M.M.
The IBF has had 3 chump/champs in three weeks. Bivins was far and away the very best of the trio. And...if I'm not dreaming...the guy who really had the last of the last drafts...has now had two championships along the way.
What other fighters besides Rosenbloom...has not held a title of any kind in these 20 events? The fight upcoming with Stribling I think is Rosenbloom's first participation in a title encounter.
What other fighters besides Rosenbloom...has not held a title of any kind in these 20 events? The fight upcoming with Stribling I think is Rosenbloom's first participation in a title encounter.
Re: Event#20 Moore vs RJjr.......Spinks vs Mina......IBF cha-u-mp Hopkins vs E.M.M.
RJJ with a good effort. A bit more luck, could have had a good win.
Spinks wins nicely over a dangerman.
EMM deservedly takes the belt. Congratulations. New Champ
Spinks wins nicely over a dangerman.
EMM deservedly takes the belt. Congratulations. New Champ
Re: Event#20 Moore vs RJjr.......Spinks vs Mina......IBF cha-u-mp Hopkins vs E.M.M.
Re: Event#20 Moore vs RJjr.......Spinks vs Mina......IBF cha-u-mp Hopkins vs E.M.M.
Re: Event#20 Moore vs RJjr.......Spinks vs Mina......IBF cha-u-mp Hopkins vs E.M.M.
Why was Moore fighting RJJ?
One guy is still in the MDT, while one guy isn't.
One guy is still in the MDT, while one guy isn't.
Re: Event#20 Moore vs RJjr.......Spinks vs Mina......IBF cha-u-mp Hopkins vs E.M.M.
At first blush it appears to be an error of some sort. Maybe human, maybe alien....or maybe A.I.? But yeah....needs splainin'....Though if I was RJJjr and/or Moore....I might consider the court system.....unless all parties had agreed at some point in time as yet unascertained.
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Re: Event#20 Moore vs RJjr.......Spinks vs Mina......IBF cha-u-mp Hopkins vs E.M.M.
Appreciated!
And thanks for the opportunity!
