Opening Bout
Tommy Gibbons vs Bernard Hopkins
Fight info: Energia Sporthall, Narva, Estonia, 2024-04-20, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Dick Flaherty, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Wright (Australia), Ferdinand Estrella (Philippines) and Raul Nieves (Mexico), 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: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 8-11-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ignacio Beristain - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 9-13-0 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Al Braverman
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons wraps up Bernard Hopkins... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:18 Hopkins pushes Tommy Gibbons away. 0:0
0:23 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:31 Gibbons grabs Hopkins. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:35 Flaherty is shouting at Gibbons to break! 0:0
0:40 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:48 The quickness and footwork of Gibbons is definitely keeping Hopkins off balance. 0:0
0:53 Gibbons snakes the jab through Hopkins's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
01:11 There's a hard shot off the top of Tommy Gibbons's head! 2:4
01:11 Gibbons was staggered by that punch! 2:4
01:35 Hopkins telegraphed that shot and Gibbons ducks under it easily. 2:4
01:37 Not a lot on that hook to Hopkins's side, but it scored. 4:4
01:46 Gibbons splits Hopkins's gloves with an uppercut. 6:4
01:58 Hopkins takes a right to the body. 8:4
02:11 The fighters are at close quarters now as Hopkins lands a hook downstairs. 8:6
02:28 Gibbons 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! 12:6
02:28 Hopkins looks like he was hurt by that punch! 12:6
02:46 Hopkins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 12:8
02:55 Hopkins leans on Gibbons and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 12:10
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons got some great advice from Manny Seamon between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:16 Some nice infighting ends with Gibbons getting an uppercut in. 4:0
0:25 Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:0
0:39 Bernard Hopkins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gibbons blocks it. 6:0
0:50 Gibbons is holding on to Hopkins. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:0
0:55 Hopkins tries to get free... Here comes Flaherty to break them up... 6:0
01:04 Gibbons just comes up short with the uppercut. 6:0
01:16 Hopkins is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:0
01:25 Gibbons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:0
01:28 Hopkins connects with a cross to Gibbons's body. 6:2
01:41 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 6:2
01:48 Gibbons scores with a quick one-two to Hopkins's midsection 8:2
02:01 Hopkins eats a short cross from Gibbons amd backs away. 10:2
02:11 Gibbons throws the cross and scores to the head of Hopkins. 12:2
02:23 Hopkins eats a jab from Tommy Gibbons 14:2
02:33 Gibbons gets off a quick combination to the body 16:2
02:45 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 16:2
02:53 Hopkins usues his legs to avoid Gibbons's punches. 16:2
02:55 Hopkins scores with a nice right cross. 16:4
03:00 Flaherty motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 16:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons received a pep talk from Manny Seamon before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons lands a rapier like jab to the head of Bernard Hopkins 2:0
0:20 Gibbons throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:0
0:20 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Hopkins because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 5:0
0:20 That cut is doesn't look overly severe but it does appear to be in a bad spot above the left eyebrow. Its location could impact the fight if that blood flows into the fighter's eye. 5:0
0:33 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Gibbons lands the right hand. 7:0
0:47 Gibbons drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 11:0
0:47 Hopkins was shaken by those blows! 11:0
01:01 Gibbons fires a volley of punches but Hopkins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:0
01:11 Both men look to measure one another. 11:0
01:18 Hopkins looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 11:0
01:21 Gibbons fires a punch over the jab of Hopkins and gets it in for points. 13:0
01:38 Hopkins is either lucky or has radar. Gibbons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 13:0
01:56 Hopkins lands a crushing uppercut! 13:4
01:56 Gibbons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 13:4
02:09 Some good body work by Gibbons but not much on those punches. 15:4
02:32 Watch Gibbons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Hopkins off balance. 15:4
02:41 Gibbons just misses with a huge shot as Bernard Hopkins chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 15:4
02:43 Hopkins fires a light jab to the stomach 15:6
03:00 Bernard Hopkins swings...and misses. 15:6
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 17:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:0
0:25 Gibbons picks off the jab by Hopkins. 2:0
0:27 Tommy Gibbons finds a home for his jab, keeping Hopkins at bay. 4:0
0:44 Hopkins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:48 Bernard Hopkins tastes Gibbons's jab 6:0
01:02 Hopkins is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:0
01:06 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:0
01:17 Hopkins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:0
01:34 Gibbons frees himself from Hopkins's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:0
01:50 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
02:05 Gibbons misses with that punch. 6:0
02:18 Hopkins 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. 6:0
02:31 Hopkins lands a vicious hook! 6:5
02:31 Gibbons appears to be stunned! 6:5
02:55 Hopkins retreats into a neutral corner. 6:5
03:00 Gibbons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:5
03:00 The Referee has to get between Gibbons and Hopkins as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:20 Gibbons is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:25 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:33 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hopkins. 0:0
0:39 Flaherty is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:0
0:42 Gibbons blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 3:0
0:42 Gibbons last connect snapped back the head of Hopkins. And it looks like it has reopened Hopkins's cut. 3:0
0:42 Now the bleeding from the cut above Hopkins's eye has begun to seep again. 3:0
0:52 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:59 Gibbons just can't find the range with that jab. 3:0
01:10 Hopkins has Gibbons trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 3:0
01:14 Hopkins's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 3:0
01:21 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Gibbons had the edge. 6:2
01:33 Gibbons is keeping away from the ropes. 6:2
01:33 A flurry of blows from Gibbons lands to the body 8:2
01:47 Hopkins really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 8:6
01:47 Tommy Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 8:6
02:04 Gibbons fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:6
02:07 Hopkins scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 8:9
02:20 Hopkins forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Gibbons. 8:11
02:36 Hopkins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:11
02:40 Gibbons has Hopkins blocked in! 8:11
02:40 Gibbons gets off a jab to the solar plexus 10:11
02:54 Gibbons is giving Hopkins a lot of side-to-side movement. 10:11
03:00 Hopkins looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 10:11
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons was hearing it from Manny Seamon between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:0
0:06 The cut above the left eyebrow suffered by Hopkins has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:11 Hopkins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gibbons ducks under it. 0:0
0:17 Bernard Hopkins got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Braverman's instructions work. 0:0
0:22 Gibbons clamps Hopkins's arms to his side and holds on until Flaherty breaks the hold. 0:0
0:27 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:41 Gibbons moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:0
0:51 Hopkins gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:2
01:00 Hopkins retreats into the lower right corner. 2:2
01:05 Gibbons fires a left hand that Hopkins takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
01:16 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:2
01:23 Gibbons scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:2
01:33 Gibbons pins Hopkins in the corner! 4:2
01:37 Hopkins picks off the jab thrown by Gibbons. 4:2
01:50 Gibbons smothers Hopkins's attack with a clinch! 4:2
02:02 Flaherty moves them apart. 4:2
02:14 Hopkins misses wildly with the Hook. 4:2
02:28 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
02:35 Gibbons bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 6:2
02:35 It looks like Gibbons has reopened Bernard Hopkins's previous wound because Hopkins is now bleeding once again. 6:2
02:35 Hopkins's got blood trickling into his eye again as the cut above it has reopened here in Round 6. 6:2
02:35 * Bernard Hopkins's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Flaherty motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 6:2
02:35 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Hopkins to stand and motioning for Gibbons to back up a little. Now Flaherty is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 6. 6:2
02:44 * Gibbons's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Flaherty to keep 'em up. 8:2
03:00 It looks like Gibbons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 8:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Al Braverman was really animated in Hopkins's corner and Hopkins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Hopkins has the cut above the left eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:27 Hopkins whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:37 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:41 Hopkins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:48 Hopkins tries to push Gibbons back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:0
0:56 Bernard Hopkins is holding... 0:0
01:05 Flaherty separates the two... 0:0
01:12 Gibbons and Bernard Hopkins 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
01:15 Gibbons has Hopkins trapped! 0:0
01:19 Gibbons's misses as Hopkins backpedals away. 0:0
01:21 Hopkins fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
01:35 Hopkins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
01:42 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:2
01:50 Hopkins grabs and holds Gibbons... 0:2
01:55 Flaherty separates them. 0:2
02:00 Gibbons'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. 0:2
02:08 Hopkins can't score with short uppercut inside. Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:2
02:11 Gibbons doubles up to the body, though Hopkins seems unfazed. 2:2
02:30 Hopkins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:2
02:35 Hopkins leaves the jab just short. 2:2
02:44 Hopkins pins Gibbons in the corner! 2:2
02:49 Bernard Hopkins misses wildly with the hook. 2:2
02:51 Gibbons fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:2
03:00 Hopkins fires a shot, but it glances off Gibbons's shoulder. 4:2
03:00 Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:2
03:00 That was a stinker of a round. The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. The crowd's voicing those same sentiments in the form of boos. 4:2
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons and Hopkins square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:10 Gibbons winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Hopkins. 0:3
0:15 Hopkins is losing his legs... 0:3
0:27 That punch actually went behind Hopkins's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gibbons. 0:3
0:37 Hopkins flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:5
0:54 Gibbons lands a strong uppercut! 4:5
0:54 Hopkins's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:5
01:11 Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 4:5
01:23 Hopkins connects with a violent uppercut! 4:10
01:23 Gibbons is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:10
01:34 He slides into the corner... 4:10
01:39 Hopkins wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:10
01:41 Gibbons bangs a right cross off the face of Hopkins. 6:10
01:45 Bernard Hopkins is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 6:10
01:55 Tommy Gibbons moves into the lower right corner. 6:10
01:59 OH! Hopkins landed the big hook flush! 6:14
01:59 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 6:14
02:08 He backs into a neutral corner. 6:14
02:13 Hopkins throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:14
02:15 Gibbons lands a flurry to the ribs of Hopkins. 8:14
02:33 Hopkins lands a hard uppercut! 8:18
02:33 Tommy Gibbons is reeling.. 8:18
02:37 It appears as if Gibbons has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 8:18
02:44 Gibbons's jab is fast and accurate. 10:18
03:00 Hopkins is blocked in his own corner... 10:18
03:00 Gibbons fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:18
03:00 Gibbons appears to have this fight under control. 10:18
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 10:19
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Hopkins is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:11 Gibbons had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 3:2
0:27 Hopkins doesn't connect with the uppercut. 3:2
0:33 Hopkins is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:2
0:40 Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:44 Hopkins drives that short hook into Gibbons's midsection! 3:6
0:44 Gibbons is hurt! 3:6
0:49 The swelling under Gibbons's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 3:6
0:58 Hopkins lands a solid uppercut! 3:10
0:58 Gibbons is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 3:10
01:18 Hopkins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:10
01:21 Gibbons is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 6:10
01:34 Hopkins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:10
01:36 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Gibbons lands a short uppercut to the chin of Hopkins. 8:10
01:45 Hopkins scores with the jab. 8:12
01:50 Tommy Gibbons's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 8:12
02:00 Gibbons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:12
02:06 Gibbons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:16
02:06 Tommy Gibbons appears shaken by those punches! 8:16
02:16 Hopkins misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:18
02:25 Hopkins traps Tommy Gibbons in the corner! 8:18
02:30 Hopkins pins Gibbons's arms! The fighters are tied up... 8:18
02:34 Referee Flaherty separates the two... 8:18
02:43 Hopkins fires and misses. 8:18
02:50 Gibbons's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:18
02:54 Gibbons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Bernard Hopkins. 10:18
03:00 Hopkins darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 10:18
03:00 Gibbons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:18
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:19
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Gibbons'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
0:13 Hopkins ties up Gibbons... 0:0
0:18 Referee Flaherty has to separate the two... 0:0
0:23 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:27 Gibbons holds his arms up in disgust as Hopkins holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:32 Flaherty has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:44 Hopkins is off target with that combination. 0:0
0:47 Gibbons throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
01:01 Gibbons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:4
01:01 Gibbons is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:4
01:05 That swelling under the right eye of Gibbons is definitely getting worse. 2:4
01:15 Bernard Hopkins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:4
01:27 Hopkins lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:6
01:38 Hopkins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:6
01:49 Gibbons is protecting the body nicely as Hopkins fails to score inside. 2:6
01:51 Tommy Gibbons scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Hopkins's jaw. 4:6
02:00 Bernard Hopkins lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:8
02:17 Hopkins lands a crushing cross! 4:12
02:17 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:12
02:26 Gibbons backs into the far left corner. 4:12
02:30 Hopkins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:12
02:44 Bernard Hopkins fires a lead right that Gibbons manages to avoid. 4:12
02:59 Bernard Hopkins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Gibbons. 4:12
03:00 Hopkins shoves Tommy Gibbons away. 4:12
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 4:12
Fight Result
Jeff Connor has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
John Wright, Australia scores the bout 97 to 94
Ferdinand Estrella, Philippines scores the bout 97 to 95
Raul Nieves, Mexico scores the bout 97 to 94
And your winner by unanimous decision Tommy Gibbons!!!
Score Cards
John Wright Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 97
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 94
Ferdinand Estrella Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 97
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 95
Raul Nieves Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 97
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Gibbons 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 27 27 27 291
Bernard Hopkins 27 27 27 28 30 27 27 30 30 30 283
Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Bernard Hopkins
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.60 4.00
Hooks / Round 3.60 3.00
Crosses / Round 6.60 3.60
Combinations / Round 4.70 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.90 3.40
Punches Landed / Round 26.40 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 55.70 81.50
Punching Accuracy 32.2% 18.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above left eyebrow 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Support Bout
Michael Spinks vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: Energia Sporthall, Narva, Estonia, 2024-04-20, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Johnny Callas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Avalon Hill (United States), Jerry Roth (United States) and Gary Kruse (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: 14-6-2 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Angelo Dundee - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 14-12-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:10 Michael Spinks drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:0
0:10 Jones Jr is gasping for air!! 5:0
0:24 Spinks lands a wicked cross! 9:0
0:24 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 9:0
0:41 Michael Spinks tries to drop the right hand over the top but Jones Jr ducks under it. 9:0
0:53 Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:4
0:53 Spinks looks shaken! 9:4
01:12 Spinks looks to work the body, but Jones Jr covers up nicely. 9:4
01:25 Jones Jr connects with a violent combination! 9:8
01:25 Spinks is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 9:8
01:34 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 9:8
01:41 Spinks ambles toward Jones Jr. 9:8
01:51 Spinks lands a devastating cross! 13:8
01:51 Jones Jr appears shaken by that punch! 13:8
02:05 Spinks can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 13:8
02:11 Spinks takes a heavy hook downstairs. 13:12
02:11 Spinks was stunned by that blow! 13:12
02:20 Some nice infighting ends with Spinks getting an uppercut in. 15:12
02:31 Spinks splits Jones Jr's gloves with an uppercut. 17:12
02:43 Jones Jr and Spinks are at close quarters as Jones Jr lands a hook to Spinks's head. 17:14
02:53 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 17:14
03:00 Jones Jr pins Spinks's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 17:14
03:00 Referee Callas has to separate the two... 17:14
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 19:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:14 Jones Jr is motioning with his gloves for Spinks to bring it on, but Jones Jr is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:25 Roy Jones Jr lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:25 Spinks is clutching his side! 0:4
0:39 Jones Jr landed a sharp combination that rocked Spinks back on his heels! 0:8
0:39 How is Spinks standing after those shots? 0:8
0:53 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:8
01:08 The action slows for the moment. 0:8
01:17 Callas has to pull the fighters away from each other as Jones Jr locks up Spinks's arms. 0:8
01:21 Spinks pushes Jones Jr away. 0:8
01:31 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:8
01:34 They take a half-step back. 0:8
01:43 Spinks just misses with a huge shot as Jones Jr chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:8
01:58 Spinks approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Roy Jones Jr any room to breathe. 0:8
02:05 Spinks rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:8
02:32 Jones Jr frees himself from Spinks's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:8
02:54 Jones Jr moves into the right corner. 2:8
02:54 These guys are really going at it but Jones Jr looks to be getting the worse of it. 5:10
03:00 Jones Jr is holding... 5:10
03:00 Callas has to break the clinch. 5:10
03:00 Callas motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 7:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 0:0
0:16 Spinks tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:23 Angelo Dundee was extremely upbeat during the break with Spinks providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:25 Spinks pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 3:0
0:41 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:45 Spinks ties up Jones Jr... 3:0
0:54 * Michael Spinks has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 3:0
01:08 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 3:0
01:15 Spinks works his way in and leans on Jones Jr. 3:0
01:26 Not much happening at the moment. 3:0
01:30 Spinks drops in a solid cross just above Jones Jr's trunks. 6:0
01:49 Spinks scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Jones Jr's jaw. 8:0
02:00 Spinks is trapped in the corner... 8:0
02:00 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Jones Jr can land a solid one. 8:2
02:18 That punch actually went behind Jones Jr's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 8:2
02:25 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:2
02:25 Jones Jr stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 8:5
02:39 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 8:5
02:39 Jones Jr connects with a left-right combo. 8:7
02:55 Jones Jr just landed a three punch combo! 8:12
02:55 Spinks was staggered by those punches! 8:12
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:12
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:13
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
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:18 Jones Jr is off target with that combination. 0:0
0:21 Spinks launches a strong uppercut that connects to Jones Jr's jaw. 3:0
0:25 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:0
0:44 Spinks's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:55 Jones Jr leaves the jab just short. 3:0
01:11 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 3:0
01:20 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 3:0
01:20 There's a right cross from Spinks that lands flush. 6:0
01:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:0
01:36 Jones Jr wallops Spinks with a cross to the liver! 6:3
01:54 Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Spinks blocks it. 6:3
02:07 Jones Jr has freed himself from Spinks. They move quickly to ring center. 6:3
02:18 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Spinks had the edge. 9:5
02:27 Roy Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 9:5
02:32 Spinks fires and misses. 9:5
02:48 Spinks lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 9:5
02:56 Both men look to measure one another. 9:5
03:00 Michael Spinks moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 10:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks and Jones Jr square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Spinks got some great advice from Angelo Dundee between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:10 Michael Spinks has Jones Jr blocked in! 0:0
0:14 Spinks tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Jones Jr backs into the far corner. 0:0
0:22 Spinks throws the cross and scores to the head of Jones Jr. 2:0
0:31 That was a reckless uppercut from Jones Jr but it still manages to score cleanly. 2:3
0:44 Jones Jr grabs and holds Michael Spinks... 2:3
0:49 Callas separates the two fighters. 2:3
0:54 Spinks brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:3
01:03 * A beautiful hook to the chin knocks Jones Jr to the canvas! 2:3
01:06 Callas begins the count over Roy Jones Jr as Spinks moves to a neutral corner.. 10:3
01:06 1... 10:3
01:07 2... 10:3
01:08 3... 10:3
01:09 4... 10:3
01:10 Jones Jr makes it to a knee at the count of 5 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 10:3
01:11 6... 10:3
01:12 7... 10:3
01:13 8... 10:3
01:14 9... 10:3
01:15 10! 10:3
01:15 * Jones Jr can't beat the count! It's over! Jones Jr has been stopped in round 5. 10:3
Fight Result
Michael Pass has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 01:20 of round 5. The winner by knockout!!
Michael Spinks!
Score Cards
Avalon Hill Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 9 10 38
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 10 9 38
Jerry Roth Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 10 9 10 39
Roy Jones Jr 9 9 10 9 37
Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 9 10 38
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 10 9 38
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 30 28 27 30 115
Roy Jones Jr 27 29 30 27 113
Statistics
Categories Michael Spinks Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 2.40 4.40
Hooks / Round 3.40 3.00
Crosses / Round 4.40 3.60
Combinations / Round 4.40 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 2.00
Punches Landed / Round 18.20 16.60
Punches Missed / Round 55.20 16.20
Punching Accuracy 24.8% 50.6%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Co-Feature
Tommy Loughran vs Maxie Rosenbloom
Fight info: Energia Sporthall, Narva, Estonia, 2024-04-20, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Kenny Bayless, the bout will be scored by three judges: Nathan Palmer (United States), Bobby Wells (United States) and John Schorle (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: Tommy Loughran - Record: 15-6-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Maxie Rosenbloom - Record: 17-3-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:13 Loughran lands a short uppercut in close. 2:0
0:24 Loughran pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:0
0:33 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:0
0:41 Loughran misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
0:44 Rosenbloom is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:2
0:57 Tommy Loughran misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:2
01:00 Rosenbloom scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 4:4
01:13 Loughran slips out of a corner, as Rosenbloom attempts to trap him. 4:4
01:22 Tommy Loughran unleashes a flurry and Rosenbloom fires back, a close exchange with Loughran coming out on top. 7:6
01:46 Maxie Rosenbloom doesn't connect with the combination. 7:6
01:48 Loughran fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:6
02:02 Loughran fires a lead right that Rosenbloom manages to avoid. 9:6
02:04 Rosenbloom feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Loughran's chin. 9:8
02:23 Rosenbloom's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:8
02:34 Loughran clamps Rosenbloom's arms to his side and holds on until Bayless breaks the hold. 9:8
02:38 Bayless has to break the clinch. 9:8
02:46 Loughran connects with an uppercut to the head of Rosenbloom. 11:8
03:00 Rosenbloom does a great job of moving as Loughran tries to work inside. 11:8
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 12:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Rosenbloom and Loughran leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Nirmal Lorick was extremely upbeat during the break with Tommy Loughran providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Rosenbloom fires and misses. 0:0
0:23 Tommy Loughran misses with that jab. 0:0
0:39 Loughran tastes Rosenbloom's jab 0:2
01:02 Maxie Rosenbloom scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:4
01:12 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Rosenbloom lands a short uppercut to the chin of Loughran. 0:6
01:30 Loughran cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Maxie Rosenbloom had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:6
01:37 Both men look to measure one another. 0:6
01:55 Loughran throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:6
01:58 Rosenbloom moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:8
02:11 Rosenbloom is giving Loughran a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:8
02:21 Rosenbloom just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:8
02:28 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:8
02:32 Rosenbloom gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Loughran with an uppercut. 0:10
02:46 Loughran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:10
02:57 Rosenbloom is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:10
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 0:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Loughran bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
0:18 Whatever Goody Petronelli said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rosenbloom has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 2:0
0:19 These guys are really going at it but Loughran looks to be getting the worse of it. 4:3
0:36 Rosenbloom fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:3
0:38 Loughran lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 6:3
0:55 Rosenbloom fires a volley of punches but Loughran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:3
01:10 Rosenbloom wraps his arms around Loughran. 6:3
01:19 Bayless pries them apart. 6:3
01:23 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:3
01:31 Some good body work by Loughran but not much on those punches. 8:3
01:49 Rosenbloom lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loughran. 8:3
01:56 Rosenbloom bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:5
02:06 Loughran lands a short left hook to the head. 10:5
02:27 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Loughran who scores with a short hook to the chest. 12:5
02:41 Loughran swings...and misses. 12:5
02:59 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 12:5
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 3 to a close. 13:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Nirmal Lorick was really animated in Loughran's corner and Tommy Loughran was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Rosenbloom picks off the jab thrown by Loughran. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:23 Loughran wings a big left hand at Rosenbloom but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:41 Loughran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:59 Loughran continues to pop the jab 2:0
01:25 Loughran tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
01:27 Rosenbloom scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Loughran. 2:2
01:40 Loughran eats a jab from Maxie Rosenbloom 2:4
01:49 Loughran throws the hook and connects. 4:4
02:08 Rosenbloom can't score with short uppercut inside. Loughran got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:4
02:15 The action slows for the moment. 4:4
02:23 Loughran is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Rosenbloom's defense. 4:4
02:39 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:4
02:47 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 4:4
02:50 Tommy Loughran flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:4
03:00 Loughran telegraphed that shot and Rosenbloom ducks under it easily. 6:4
03:00 Bayless motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 8:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Rosenbloom tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:19 Loughran ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 2:0
0:23 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:28 Loughran moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:0
0:42 Rosenbloom gets in a hook to the body of Loughran. 4:2
01:00 Rosenbloom ends up behind Loughran as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:2
01:04 Loughran fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 6:2
01:18 Tommy Loughran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:27 Rosenbloom just comes up short with the jab. 6:2
01:37 Rosenbloom eats a left-right from Loughran 8:2
01:51 Rosenbloom just misses with a huge shot as Loughran chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:2
01:53 Loughran goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:2
02:07 Loughran is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Rosenbloom attempts to move inside on him. 10:2
02:19 Rosenbloom comes in low. Loughran puts a headlock on him. Bayless knocks Loughran's arm off Rosenbloom's head. 10:2
02:24 Loughran and Rosenbloom each take a step back. 10:2
02:34 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 10:2
02:46 Bayless has to separate the two... 10:2
02:52 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Loughran has gotten the better of the exchange. 13:4
03:00 That punch actually went behind Rosenbloom's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Loughran. 13:4
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 14:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Rosenbloom received a pep talk from Goody Petronelli before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 A flurry of blows from Loughran lands to the body 2:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:21 A cross to body by Maxie Rosenbloom gets through. 2:2
0:38 Loughran has his arms wrapped around Rosenbloom... Now they separate. 2:2
0:47 Bayless breaks them up... 2:2
0:59 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:2
01:11 Bayless steps in and breaks it up. 2:2
01:20 Rosenbloom smothers Tommy Loughran's attack with a clinch! 2:2
01:29 Bayless separates the two fighters. 2:2
01:41 Loughran is getting frustrated as Rosenbloom continues to hold on to him. Loughran is punching Rosenbloom's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Bayless pushes the fighters apart. 2:2
01:50 Bayless moves them apart. 2:2
01:58 Bayless is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 2:2
02:01 Loughran scores with a quick one-two to Rosenbloom's midsection 4:2
02:21 Loughran misses with that punch. 4:2
02:30 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:2
02:33 Loughran throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:2
02:47 Loughran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Rosenbloom's defense. 6:2
02:55 Rosenbloom scores with the jab. 6:4
03:00 It looks like Tommy Loughran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Loughran and Rosenbloom as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Loughran's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Rosenbloom got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Goody Petronelli's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Rosenbloom misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:18 Loughran lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:31 A cross lands for Loughran. Rosenbloom didn't see that one coming. 4:0
0:43 Rosenbloom rips a hook to the head. 4:2
0:55 Tommy Loughran catches Rosenbloom with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:2
01:05 The fighters are at close quarters now as Loughran lands a hook downstairs. 8:2
01:19 Tommy Loughran fires and misses. 8:2
01:26 The cross scores for Rosenbloom. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:4
01:47 Rosenbloom throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tommy Loughran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:4
01:50 Rosenbloom takes a cross to the head from Loughran. 10:4
02:06 Maxie Rosenbloom's misses as Loughran backpedals away. 10:4
02:22 Rosenbloom fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:4
02:24 Loughran gets his head on the chest of Rosenbloom as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 12:4
02:33 Rosenbloom doesn't have to look for Loughran this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:4
02:37 Some nice infighting ends with Rosenbloom getting an uppercut in. 12:6
02:55 Rosenbloom looks to work the body, but Loughran covers up nicely. 12:6
02:58 Loughran's jab is fast and accurate. 14:6
03:00 Loughran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Loughran and Rosenbloom go back to their corners. 15:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 Goody Petronelli knows Rosenbloom lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Rosenbloom lands a hard hook! 0:4
0:11 Tommy Loughran is clutching his side! 0:4
0:15 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:4
0:25 Rosenbloom isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Loughran fits. 0:4
0:37 Loughran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Rosenbloom blocks it. 0:4
0:52 Loughran fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
0:55 Rosenbloom finds a home for his jab, keeping Loughran at bay. 0:6
01:12 Bayless yells at the fighters to separate but Loughran and Rosenbloom are a tangle of arms. 0:6
01:17 Referee Bayless has to separate the two... 0:6
01:30 Loughran grabs Rosenbloom's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Bayless has to force Loughran to let go. 0:6
01:35 Maxie Rosenbloom tries to get free... Here comes Bayless to break them up... 0:6
01:44 Rosenbloom scores with a winging right! Loughran's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:11
01:44 Loughran suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:11
01:58 Rosenbloom just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:11
02:08 Loughran picks off the hook by Rosenbloom. 0:11
02:15 There's the uppercut from Rosenbloom. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:13
02:32 Bayless has to pull the fighters away from each other as Loughran locks up Rosenbloom's arms. 0:13
02:36 Referee Bayless steps in to break it up. 0:13
02:48 A straight cross from Tommy Loughran gets through Rosenbloom's guard. 2:13
02:58 Rosenbloom works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:15
03:00 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Tommy Loughran's left eye. 2:15
03:00 Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:16
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Rosenbloom is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Loughran's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Loughran leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:15 Rosenbloom feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:28 Maxie Rosenbloom rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
0:49 Loughran's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
01:01 Loughran moves to the center of the Ring taunting Rosenbloom with his hands by his sides. 0:4
01:10 Tommy Loughran misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:4
01:25 Tommy Loughran is challenging Rosenbloom to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
01:29 "Slapsie Maxie" Rosenbloom finally lets go of Loughran. 0:4
01:47 Loughran misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:4
02:00 Rosenbloom pins Loughran in the corner! 2:4
02:00 Rosenbloom ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 2:6
02:19 Rosenbloom is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:6
02:24 Loughran snakes the jab through Rosenbloom's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:6
02:38 Rosenbloom holds his arms up in disgust as Tommy Loughran holds him around his waist. 4:6
02:42 Bayless separates the two... 4:6
02:47 Rosenbloom slides into his own corner... 4:6
02:47 Rosenbloom ducks into an uppercut from Tommy Loughran. 6:6
02:56 The fighters are at ring center... 6:6
02:56 Loughran scores with consecutive blows to the body of Rosenbloom. 8:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Loughran's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 9. 9:6
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
0:15 Tommy Loughran is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Rosenbloom is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:29 Rosenbloom has Loughran cornered! 0:2
0:29 Rosenbloom bangs the uppercut home. 0:4
0:43 Rosenbloom usues his legs to avoid Loughran's punches. 0:4
0:50 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
0:59 Rosenbloom is flicking the jab, trying to keep Tommy Loughran at long range. 0:4
01:07 Loughran's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:4
01:32 Rosenbloom misses wildly with the hook. 0:4
01:34 Loughran leans on Rosenbloom and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:4
01:48 Rosenbloom misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
01:55 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
02:02 Rosenbloom lands a rapier like jab to the head of Loughran 2:6
02:10 Loughran is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:6
02:26 Rosenbloom likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Loughran's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:8
02:46 Rosenbloom looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:8
03:00 Loughran grabs Rosenbloom. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:8
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:8
03:00 Loughran seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:8
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 2:9
Fight Result
Here's Joe Antonacci with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Bobby Wells, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for Tommy Loughran
Nathan Palmer, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
John Schorle, United States scores the bout 97 to 93 for...
...Tommy Loughran
The winner by majority decision is Tommy Loughran!
Score Cards
Nathan Palmer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Loughran 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 95
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 95
Bobby Wells Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Loughran 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 97
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 93
John Schorle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Loughran 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 97
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Loughran 30 27 29 30 29 30 30 27 30 27 289
Maxie Rosenbloom 27 30 28 27 28 27 27 30 27 30 281
Statistics
Categories Tommy Loughran Maxie Rosenbloom
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.40 4.80
Hooks / Round 4.60 6.20
Crosses / Round 4.70 2.00
Combinations / Round 3.20 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.30 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 23.20 20.20
Punches Missed / Round 66.70 55.00
Punching Accuracy 25.8% 26.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Main Event
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Harold Johnson
Fight info: Energia Sporthall, Narva, Estonia, 2024-04-20, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Steve Smoger, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marshall Walker (United States), Leo Birnbaum (United States) and Dong-Ahn Park (South Korea), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBA 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: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 15-7-1 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Nick Florio
In the blue corner: Harold Johnson - Record: 13-5-5 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gregorio Benitez - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:16 Johnson is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:25 Fitzsimmons is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:37 Johnson misses with that hook. 0:0
0:52 Fitzsimmons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
01:06 That punch actually went behind Johnson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fitzsimmons. 0:0
01:14 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
01:24 Fitzsimmons grabs Johnson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Smoger has to force "Ruby Robert" to let go. 0:0
01:28 Smoger moves them apart. 0:0
01:48 Johnson finds a home for his jab, keeping Fitzsimmons at bay. 0:2
02:05 Johnson is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Fitzsimmons. 0:2
02:18 Bob Fitzsimmons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
02:20 Harold Johnson fires a punch over the jab of Fitzsimmons and gets it in for points. 0:4
02:36 Johnson just comes up short with the jab. 0:4
02:44 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
02:52 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Johnson who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:6
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 1:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Smoger motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Johnson a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:15 Harold Johnson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:17 Fitzsimmons connects with an uppercut to the head of Johnson. 2:0
0:34 Johnson frees himself from Fitzsimmons's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:0
0:41 Fitzsimmons slides into the corner... 2:0
0:46 Johnson traps Fitzsimmons's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:0
0:50 * Johnson is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 2:0
01:04 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 2:0
01:11 Fitzsimmons takes a cross to the head from Johnson. 2:2
01:22 Johnson drives a brutal left hook home just above Fitzsimmons's trunks. 2:5
01:32 Johnson pins Fitzsimmons in the corner! 2:5
01:36 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:5
01:45 * Johnson is told to watch hitting on the break by Smoger 2:5
01:58 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:5
02:05 Johnson has Fitzsimmons trapped in the far neutral corner... 2:5
02:09 Johnson grabs Fitzsimmons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:5
02:18 Referee Smoger has to separate the two... 2:5
02:28 Fitzsimmons just landed a three punch combo! 6:5
02:28 Johnson is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 6:5
02:42 Johnson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:5
02:49 Both men look to measure one another. 6:5
02:53 Johnson scores with a razor sharp combination from the outside. 6:8
03:00 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 6:8
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:08 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:13 Johnson looks to work the body, but Fitzsimmons covers up nicely. 0:0
0:20 Gregorio Benitez not only gave Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fitzsimmons. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:21 Johnson tastes Fitzsimmons's jab 2:0
0:42 Fitzsimmons cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Johnson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:44 Johnson digs a short hook to ribs of Fitzsimmons. 2:2
0:58 Fitzsimmons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Johnson flush! 7:2
0:58 Johnson's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 7:2
01:16 Johnson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:2
01:23 Fitzsimmons has Johnson pinned! 7:2
01:28 Fitzsimmons is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 7:2
01:33 Johnson moves into a neutral corner. 7:2
01:33 Fitzsimmons fires a solid combination. 9:2
01:44 Fitzsimmons punishes Johnson with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Johnson up. 12:2
01:53 Johnson bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 12:4
02:07 Johnson fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:4
02:14 Johnson unleashes a flurry and Fitzsimmons fires back, a close exchange with Johnson coming out on top. 14:7
02:26 Fitzsimmons is trapped in his own corner... 14:7
02:26 Johnson lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 14:9
02:40 Johnson whiffs with the hook. 14:9
02:47 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Johnson digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Fitzsimmons. 14:11
02:56 Johnson feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Fitzsimmons's chin. 14:13
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 15:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:15 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 2:2
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:2
0:24 Gregorio Benitez seemed to pump up Johnson between rounds. 2:2
0:24 Johnson pumps a solid jab into the face of Fitzsimmons; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 2:5
0:34 Bob Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 2:5
0:39 Harold Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 2:5
0:41 A cross from Fitzsimmons lands with some power. 5:5
0:55 Johnson picks off the jab by Fitzsimmons. 5:5
01:10 Fitzsimmons fires a lead right that Harold Johnson manages to avoid. 5:5
01:12 Johnson moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 5:7
01:26 Fitzsimmons just misses with a huge shot as Johnson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:7
01:28 Johnson fires a light jab to the stomach 5:9
01:41 The fighters are back at ring center... 5:9
01:45 Johnson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:9
02:00 Smoger yells at the fighters to separate but Johnson and Fitzsimmons are a tangle of arms. 5:9
02:12 * Fitzsimmons is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Smoger has seen enough as he issues a warning. 5:9
02:25 Bob Fitzsimmons traps Johnson in the corner! 5:9
02:30 Fitzsimmons 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. 5:9
02:41 Bob Fitzsimmons drops the right hand flush on Johnson's chin! 9:9
02:41 And Johnson's in big trouble now! 9:9
02:53 Fitzsimmons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:9
02:57 Fitzsimmons continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 9:9
03:00 Fitzsimmons traps Johnson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Smoger breaks it up. 9:9
03:00 Johnson works his way free! 9:9
03:00 The Referee has to get between Fitzsimmons and Johnson as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 10:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:13 Johnson fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 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
0:27 Johnson traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 0:2
0:27 Johnson flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:4
0:41 Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:4
0:43 Johnson lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Fitzsimmons 0:6
0:57 Johnson doesn't connect with the jab. 0:6
01:09 Johnson ties up Fitzsimmons... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 0:6
01:18 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:6
01:28 Johnson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:6
01:35 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:6
01:43 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 0:6
01:45 Johnson lands a stinging jab. 0:8
01:45 * That last shot stunned Fitzsimmons and it looks like Johnson is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Fitzsimmons is now bleeding. 0:9
01:45 * Blood is coming from under Fitzsimmons's left eye; but it probably looks worse than it really is. 0:9
01:55 Fitzsimmons is trapped in Johnson's corner... 0:9
01:55 Johnson gets in a hook to the body of Fitzsimmons. 0:11
02:04 Harold Johnson connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:13
02:26 Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Johnson fails to score inside. 0:13
02:33 Johnson gets inside and fires a hook to Fitzsimmons's body. 0:15
02:47 Fitzsimmons pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:15
02:52 Fitzsimmons moves into the upper left corner. 0:15
02:52 Johnson scores with a glancing cross. 0:17
03:00 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the hook. 0:17
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 1:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Johnson is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:2
0:29 * Johnson is hitting with the back of his glove and Smoger has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:4
0:48 Johnson backs into the left corner. 0:4
0:52 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 5:4
0:52 Johnson is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 5:4
01:04 Johnson slides into his own corner... 5:4
01:09 Fitzsimmons lands a strong hook! 9:4
01:09 Johnson is clutching his side! 9:4
01:28 Fitzsimmons misses with that punch. 9:4
01:35 Harold Johnson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 9:6
01:58 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:6
02:10 Harold Johnson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:6
02:12 Fitzsimmons pins Johnson in the corner! 9:6
02:12 Fitzsimmons is doing great work inside as he jars Johnson with an uppercut. 12:6
02:25 Harold Johnson retreats into a neutral corner. 12:6
02:29 Bob Fitzsimmons is clinching... Johnson is trying to free his gloves... They are under Fitzsimmons's arms... 12:6
02:34 Smoger steps in and breaks it up. 12:6
02:48 Fitzsimmons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Johnson. 12:6
03:00 Johnson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Fitzsimmons with his hands by his sides. 12:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 12:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons flicks a jab to Johnson's stomach 2:0
0:18 Fitzsimmons put on a good show in his last fight but so far tonight his performance has been a bit flat. 2:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons has Johnson cornered! 2:0
0:27 Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Johnson back on his heels! 6:0
0:27 Johnson's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 6:0
0:37 Johnson doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 6:3
0:54 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 6:3
0:56 Johnson lands a cross to the body. 6:5
01:10 Fitzsimmons leaves the jab just short. 6:5
01:17 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:5
01:25 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:5
01:36 Some good body work by Harold Johnson but not much on those punches. 6:7
01:45 Fitzsimmons has Johnson trapped! 6:7
01:45 Fitzsimmons gets the cross through Johnson's guard. 8:7
02:01 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 8:7
02:04 Johnson has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 8:7
02:04 Johnson fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:9
02:13 Some nice infighting ends with Johnson getting an uppercut in. 8:11
02:37 Johnson retreats into the near corner. 8:11
02:42 Fitzsimmons throws a flurry of punches but Johnson either blocks or slips them. 8:11
02:44 Johnson's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:13
02:53 Fitzsimmons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:13
03:00 Fitzsimmons tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 8:13
03:00 It looks like Johnson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:13
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Johnson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky was really animated in Bob Fitzsimmons's corner and Fitzsimmons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Johnson pumps the jab into the face of Bob Fitzsimmons. 0:3
0:22 Johnson smothers Fitzsimmons's attack as Fitzsimmons tries to get off some shots inside. 0:3
0:24 Johnson scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:5
0:41 Johnson wings a big left hand at Fitzsimmons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:5
0:48 Fitzsimmons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:5
0:55 Harold Johnson backs into his own corner... 0:5
0:55 Not a lot on that hook to Johnson's side, but it scored. 2:5
01:10 * Fitzsimmons is told to quit rabbit punching by Smoger. 5:5
01:10 * Smoger takes a point away from Bob Fitzsimmons! 5:5
01:24 Fitzsimmons fires a volley of punches but Johnson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:5
01:26 Johnson slips in a jab to the body 5:7
01:31 Fitzsimmons needs to catch his second wind... 5:7
01:40 Fitzsimmons cranks up the hook and connects to Johnson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 9:7
01:40 Johnson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 9:7
01:50 He slides into a neutral corner... 9:7
01:54 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Johnson's shoulder. 9:7
02:01 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:7
02:09 Fitzsimmons's misses as Johnson backpedals away. 9:7
02:16 Fitzsimmons has Johnson trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 9:7
02:21 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked cross! 13:7
02:21 Johnson is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 13:7
02:30 Johnson retreats into the right corner. 13:7
02:30 Fitzsimmons digs two shots to the body and then rips Johnson with a short uppercut on the inside. 16:7
02:39 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 16:7
02:47 Fitzsimmons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 16:7
02:54 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 16:7
03:00 Fitzsimmons does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Johnson's punches in close. 16:7
03:00 The bell stops the action as Fitzsimmons and Johnson go back to their corners. 17:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Gregorio Benitez was extremely upbeat during the break with Johnson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Look out! That was a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 4:0
0:13 Johnson was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:0
0:22 Johnson is trapped in the corner... 4:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons bangs a right cross off the face of Johnson. 6:0
0:39 Oh!!! Bob Fitzsimmons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:0
0:39 Johnson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:0
0:51 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 10:0
0:56 Fitzsimmons smothers Johnson's attack with a clinch! 10:0
01:00 Fitzsimmons uses his shoulder to force Johnson out of the clinch. 10:0
01:10 Fitzsimmons 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! 14:0
01:10 Harold Johnson appears to have been staggered by that punch... 14:0
01:24 Johnson goes to the body landing an uppercut. 14:2
01:38 Fitzsimmons charges in but Johnson avoids the rush. 14:2
01:47 Fitzsimmons just can't find the range with that jab. 14:2
01:49 Harold Johnson gets off a quick combination to the body 14:4
02:06 Fitzsimmons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Johnson blocks it. 14:4
02:18 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the cross. 14:4
02:20 Johnson gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Bob Fitzsimmons with an uppercut. 14:6
02:25 Fitzsimmons's tank is just about on empty. 14:6
02:37 Fitzsimmons picks off the jab thrown by Harold Johnson. 14:6
02:44 Fitzsimmons has Johnson pinned! 14:6
02:48 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating cross! 18:6
02:48 Johnson looks stunned! 18:6
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 18:6
03:00 Round 9 ends with the sound of the bell. 19:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Whatever Pete Brodsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fitzsimmons has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:08 Johnson glances a hook off Bob Fitzsimmons's side. 0:2
0:29 Fitzsimmons just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Johnson with a sharp combination! 4:2
0:29 Harold Johnson is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:2
0:39 Johnson scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:4
01:11 There's a hard shot off the top of Johnson's head! 9:4
01:11 Johnson looks shaken! 9:4
01:24 Harold Johnson holds his arms up in disgust as Fitzsimmons holds him around his waist. 9:4
01:29 Fitzsimmons and Johnson each take a step back. 9:4
01:34 Fitzsimmons has Johnson trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 9:4
01:38 Fitzsimmons looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Johnson. 9:4
01:49 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Johnson protects his body well. 9:4
01:56 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 9:4
01:59 Johnson moves into a neutral corner. 9:4
02:04 Johnson is either lucky or has radar. Fitzsimmons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:4
02:10 Johnson and Bob Fitzsimmons 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. 9:4
02:14 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 9:4
02:18 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:4
02:32 Johnson's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 9:4
02:37 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Fitzsimmons blasts home a short hook to the body. 12:4
02:49 Bob Fitzsimmons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 10. 13:5
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Johnson and Fitzsimmons leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Johnson stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 0:2
0:20 Fitzsimmons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pete Brodsky's instructions work. 0:2
0:20 Fitzsimmons backs into the right corner. 0:2
0:25 Johnson is clinching... 0:2
0:29 * The referee cautions Harold Johnson about leaning on Bob Fitzsimmons's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:2
01:00 Johnson swings...and misses. 0:2
01:07 Fitzsimmons's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Johnson. 0:5
01:20 Johnson had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 2:8
01:29 The action is back at ring center. 2:8
01:29 Harold Johnson lands consecutive blows to Fitzsimmons's midsection. 2:10
01:42 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 2:10
01:42 Johnson scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Bob Fitzsimmons's jaw. 2:12
02:04 Johnson takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 7:12
02:04 That blast sent Johnson reeling into the ropes! 7:12
02:08 Johnson is running out of gas... 7:12
02:16 Harold Johnson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:12
02:21 He throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:12
02:29 Johnson retreats into the left corner. 7:12
02:33 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Smoger is going to have to sort this out. 7:12
02:38 Johnson tries to get free... Here comes Smoger to break them up... 7:12
02:46 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 7:12
02:51 Harold Johnson ties up Fitzsimmons. 7:12
02:55 Smoger is shouting at Johnson to break! 7:12
03:00 Johnson telegraphed that shot and Fitzsimmons ducks under it easily. 7:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 6:12
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
0:21 Johnson does a great job of moving as Fitzsimmons tries to work inside. 0:0
0:24 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Johnson lands a short uppercut to the chin of Fitzsimmons. 0:2
0:34 * Ouch, I felt that one Johnson is being warned by Smoger to watch the low blows. 0:4
0:52 Fitzsimmons pushes Johnson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:4
01:09 Fitzsimmons tries to muscle inside but Harold Johnson clinches him. 0:4
01:14 Smoger has to break the clinch. 0:4
01:18 Fitzsimmons is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 0:4
01:27 Bob Fitzsimmons is challenging Johnson to fight him and quit clinching. 0:4
01:32 Smoger pries them apart. 0:4
01:36 Johnson backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:4
01:45 Johnson ties up Bob Fitzsimmons... 0:4
01:54 Smoger separates them. 0:4
02:21 Fitzsimmons pins Johnson in the corner! 0:4
02:26 Johnson usues his legs to avoid Fitzsimmons's punches. 0:4
02:28 Johnson goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 0:7
02:37 Johnson ducks into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons. 2:7
02:52 Johnson clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:7
02:56 Smoger separates the two fighters. 2:7
03:00 Johnson is blocked in his own corner... 2:7
03:00 Fitzsimmons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:7
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 2:7
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 2:7
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...
Marshall Walker, United States scores the bout 114 to 113
Leo Birnbaum, United States scores the bout 115 to 113
Dong-Ahn Park, South Korea scores the bout 116 to 111
And your winner, new IBF light heavyweight champion, and still WBA light heavyweight champion, by unanimous decision Harold Johnson!!!
Score Cards
Marshall Walker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113
Harold Johnson 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 114
Leo Birnbaum Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 113
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 115
Dong-Ahn Park Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 111
Harold Johnson 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 116
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Fitzsimmons 27 27 30 29 27 29 28 27 30 29 27 27 337
Harold Johnson 30 30 28 28 30 28 29 27 27 28 30 30 345
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Harold Johnson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.75 6.42
Hooks / Round 3.75 4.67
Crosses / Round 2.83 6.33
Combinations / Round 2.42 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 4.33
Punches Landed / Round 16.08 25.75
Punches Missed / Round 76.00 41.50
Punching Accuracy 17.5% 38.3%
Total Number of Fouls 2 5
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Backhanding 1
Using Shoulder 1 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 5
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under left eye 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 10 / 10
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 5 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Event#23 Gibbons vs Hopkins...Spinks vs RJJ...Loughran vs Rosenbloom, IBF/WBA champs...Johnson vs Fitz
Re: Event#23 Gibbons vs Hopkins...Spinks vs RJJ...Loughran vs Rosenbloom, IBF/WBA champs...Johnson vs Fitz
Maxie said the ropes were loose, and his water tasted like Medicine......another case of Armageto meddling. Though through all the shenanigans he still rallies and wins the last round on all cards.
Re: Event#23 Gibbons vs Hopkins...Spinks vs RJJ...Loughran vs Rosenbloom, IBF/WBA champs...Johnson vs Fitz
Nice win for Loughran, but I don't know how one judge had it even. I thought he clearly won a technical fight.
Johnson vs Fitz could have gone either way, Fitz let him back in at the end. I'm surprised Johnson took it on all the cards though. The 116-111 seemed way off to me.
Johnson vs Fitz could have gone either way, Fitz let him back in at the end. I'm surprised Johnson took it on all the cards though. The 116-111 seemed way off to me.
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Re: Event#23 Gibbons vs Hopkins...Spinks vs RJJ...Loughran vs Rosenbloom, IBF/WBA champs...Johnson vs Fitz
Not a good double header for NSR Promotions 
Re: Event#23 Gibbons vs Hopkins...Spinks vs RJJ...Loughran vs Rosenbloom, IBF/WBA champs...Johnson vs Fitz
I gotta tell you Smoger let Johnson get away with 1 too many low blows there, but congratulations to him anyway. It was a good fight as usual.
Re: Event#23 Gibbons vs Hopkins...Spinks vs RJJ...Loughran vs Rosenbloom, IBF/WBA champs...Johnson vs Fitz
Gibbons finding some form. B-Hop, very up and down again, but a good win for Gibbons.
The 'Jinx' with a fine win.
Battle of non punchers. Looks like Maxsie got outslapped, for a change. Impressive W for Loughran after some difficult losses.
Johnson - Fitz III was another good match between them. Fitz landing some big shots and was always dangerous. Appreciate Fitz and his management stepping up.
The 'Jinx' with a fine win.
Battle of non punchers. Looks like Maxsie got outslapped, for a change. Impressive W for Loughran after some difficult losses.
Johnson - Fitz III was another good match between them. Fitz landing some big shots and was always dangerous. Appreciate Fitz and his management stepping up.