Opening Bout
Harold Johnson vs Jimmy Bivins
Fight info: Izegem Sporthalle, Izegem, West Flanders, Belgium, 2024-04-20, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Leo Johnson (United States), Glenn Trowbridge (United States) and Lou Filippo (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Harold Johnson - Record: 15-7-5 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Peter Manfredo Sr. - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 11-12-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Clemente Medina - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
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
0:10 Bivins pins Johnson's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:19 Drakulich has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:23 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:41 Bivins just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:53 He misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:55 Johnson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
01:09 Bivins is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Johnson. 2:0
01:25 Johnson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
01:32 Harold Johnson backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:0
01:40 Jimmy Bivins is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Johnson to chase him. 2:0
01:44 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:0
01:52 Jimmy Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Johnson. 2:0
02:03 Bivins throws a flurry of punches but Johnson either blocks or slips them. 2:0
02:05 Johnson finds a home for his jab, keeping Bivins at bay. 4:0
02:18 Johnson scores with a rapid fire combination. 6:0
02:36 Bivins said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 6:0
02:47 Bivins lands a wicked hook! 6:4
02:47 Johnson looks stunned! 6:4
03:00 Bivins just misses with a huge shot as Harold Johnson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 6:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Harold Johnson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:14 Bivins connects with a left-right combo. 0:2
0:23 Whatever Clemente Medina said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Bivins has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:2
0:28 Johnson is moving around the ring nicely. 0:2
0:37 The fighters are tied up. Bivins tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
0:46 Drakulich steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:51 Bivins's finds a home on Johnson's jaw. 0:4
01:07 Johnson comes in low. Bivins puts a headlock on him. Drakulich knocks Bivins's arm off Johnson's head. 0:4
01:12 Referee Drakulich separates the two... 0:4
01:21 Bivins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Johnson. 0:4
01:24 Johnson lands a nice cross but Bivins turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:4
01:42 Bivins is off target with that uppercut. 2:4
01:44 Harold Johnson gets the cross through Bivins's guard. 4:4
02:01 Bivins lands a crushing uppercut! 4:9
02:01 Johnson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:9
02:14 Bivins just comes up short with the hook. 4:9
02:17 Johnson bangs the uppercut home. 6:9
02:26 * Drakulich is telling Bivins to watch holding and hitting. 6:12
02:44 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:12
02:47 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:12
02:55 Bivins is trying to free his gloves from under Johnson's gloves. 6:12
03:00 Johnson pushes Bivins away. 6:12
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 6:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Peter Manfredo Sr. seemed to pump up Johnson between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Johnson is holding on to Bivins. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:17 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:29 Bivins is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:34 Johnson's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:37 The cross scores for Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:2
0:47 As high as Johnson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bivins takes advantage of it. 0:2
01:07 Johnson eats a short cross from Bivins amd backs away. 0:4
01:20 Johnson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Bivins 2:4
01:32 Bivins doubles up to the body, though Johnson seems unfazed. 2:6
01:47 Johnson fires a volley of punches but Bivins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:6
01:54 Bivins lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Johnson back on his heels. 2:9
02:09 Johnson has freed himself from Bivins. They move quickly to ring center. 2:9
02:19 Johnson moves into a neutral corner. 2:9
02:19 Bivins continues to pop the jab 2:11
02:29 Johnson has Bivins pinned! 2:11
02:33 Johnson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bivins's defense. 2:11
02:36 Bivins throws the cross and scores to the head of Johnson. 2:13
02:47 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:13
02:52 Bivins's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:13
02:56 Bivins has Harold Johnson cornered! 2:13
02:56 Bivins punctuates a violent exchange with a strong cross. He got the best of that battle, but Johnson got his licks in as well! 4:16
03:00 The Referee has to get between Johnson and Bivins as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 4:18
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:14 Bivins wings a big left hand at Harold Johnson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:20 Johnson received a pep talk from Peter Manfredo Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:22 Bivins splits Johnson's gloves with an uppercut. 0:2
0:32 Jimmy Bivins slides into the corner... 0:2
0:36 Bivins picks off the uppercut by Johnson. 0:2
0:43 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:2
0:57 Johnson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
01:03 Not much happening at the moment. 0:2
01:10 Bivins fires and misses. 0:2
01:13 * Johnson is told to watch holding and hitting by Drakulich 3:2
01:39 Johnson fires the jab. It finds its target. 5:2
01:56 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
02:12 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 5:2
02:27 Johnson swings...and misses. 5:2
02:42 Johnson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bivins flush! 9:2
02:42 Bivins was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 9:2
02:53 Johnson is pinned in his own corner... 9:2
02:57 Bivins fires and misses. 9:2
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Drakulich to step in. 9:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Clemente Medina was really animated in Bivins's corner and Bivins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Johnson glances a hook off Bivins's side. 2:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:27 Bivins slips out of a corner, as Harold Johnson attempts to trap him. 2:0
0:33 Bivins slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:33 Johnson forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Bivins. 4:0
0:42 Bivins is keeping away from the ropes. 4:0
0:47 Bivins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Johnson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:0
0:49 Johnson throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Bivins. 7:0
01:03 Johnson misses wildly with the Hook. 7:0
01:10 Johnson lands a nice left hook to the body, then dances out of harms way. 10:0
01:28 Bivins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:0
01:40 Bivins wraps up Johnson... Neither fighter will break... 10:0
01:45 * Johnson is leaning on the back of Bivins's neck and Drakulich has seen enough as he issues a warning. 10:0
02:06 Johnson has Bivins trapped in the left neutral corner... 10:0
02:11 Johnson fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:0
02:13 Bivins fires a punch over the jab of Johnson and gets it in for points. 10:2
02:22 Johnson lands a cross to the body. 12:2
02:36 * Johnson is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 12:2
02:43 Harold Johnson looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 14:2
02:56 Bivins feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 14:4
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 13:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jimmy Bivins's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:10 Bivins does a great job of moving as Johnson tries to work inside. 0:0
0:13 Jimmy Bivins tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:2
0:21 Johnson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:22 Harold Johnson pins Bivins in the corner! 0:2
0:22 Johnson connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:2
0:36 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:2
0:38 Johnson sneaks home the right cross. 4:2
01:00 Johnson backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:00 Bivins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:4
01:18 Johnson can't score with short uppercut inside. Jimmy Bivins got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:4
01:20 Bivins rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:6
01:29 Johnson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:6
01:34 Johnson fires a left hand that Bivins takes high on the shoulder. 4:6
01:36 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Bivins can land a solid one. 4:8
01:52 Harold Johnson is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:8
02:00 Johnson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:8
02:03 Johnson gets in a short cross to the body. 6:8
02:16 Bivins moves into the far corner. 6:8
02:16 Johnson misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:8
02:32 Johnson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:8
02:34 Not much steam behind Bivins's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 8:10
02:51 Harold Johnson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:10
03:00 Johnson usues his legs to avoid Bivins's punches. 8:10
03:00 Johnson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 8:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Some nice infighting ends with Bivins getting an uppercut in. 0:2
0:16 Peter Manfredo Sr. knows Johnson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:2
0:17 Bivins is trapped in Johnson's corner... 0:2
0:21 Johnson leaves the jab just short. 0:2
0:32 Bivins scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Johnson's jaw. 0:4
0:45 That punch actually went behind Johnson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bivins. 0:4
0:48 * Ouch, I felt that one Johnson is being warned by Drakulich to watch the low blows. 2:4
01:13 Bivins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:4
01:15 Some good body work by Harold Johnson but not much on those punches. 4:4
01:32 Jimmy Bivins pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:4
01:37 Bivins has Johnson trapped! 4:4
01:41 Bivins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
01:43 Upstairs and downstairs! Johnson lands two quick blows and then moves away from Bivins's counters. 6:4
01:57 Bivins misses with that punch. 6:4
02:04 Johnson lands the lead cross. 8:4
02:19 Johnson lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 10:4
02:36 Bivins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 10:4
02:46 Johnson has Bivins blocked in! 10:4
02:51 Johnson pins Jimmy Bivins's arms! The fighters are tied up... 10:4
03:00 Johnson finally lets go of Bivins. 10:4
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 10:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 7:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Bivins got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Clemente Medina's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Johnson misses with that hook. 0:0
0:26 Harold Johnson is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Bivins's defense. 0:0
0:31 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Johnson lands the right hand. 2:0
0:43 Jimmy Bivins backs into the left corner. 2:0
0:48 Johnson connects with a violent uppercut! 6:0
0:48 And Bivins's in big trouble now! 6:0
01:01 Johnson lets his hands go inside, but Bivins protects his body well. 6:0
01:03 Bivins lets a quick hook go, catching Johnson moving in. 6:2
01:15 Johnson retreats into his own corner... 6:2
01:20 Bivins telegraphed that shot and Johnson ducks under it easily. 6:2
01:22 * Bivins is complaining and Drakulich agrees. A warning for holding and hitting is being given to Johnson. 10:2
01:45 Johnson frees himself from Bivins's clutches! They move to ring center now. 10:2
01:50 Bivins is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 10:2
01:58 Johnson fires a shot, but it glances off Bivins's shoulder. 10:2
02:00 Bivins lands a hook to the ribs. 10:4
02:09 Johnson gets his head on the chest of Bivins as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 12:4
02:18 Johnson doesn't have to look for Bivins this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:4
02:26 Johnson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jimmy Bivins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 12:4
02:33 Bivins traps Johnson in the corner! 12:4
02:33 Bivins is trying to put his punches together and he tags Johnson with a nice combination of punches. 12:6
02:46 Johnson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Bivins ducks under it. 12:6
02:58 Johnson 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. 12:6
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 12:6
03:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Bivins got some great advice from Clemente Medina between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:14 Look out! That was a straight right by Harold Johnson! 4:0
0:14 That punch may have stunned Bivins momentarily. 4:0
0:26 Bivins bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 4:2
0:36 Bivins is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:2
0:49 The action is back at ring center. 4:2
0:54 Johnson bounces off the ropes, challenging Bivins to come get him. 4:2
0:59 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:2
01:06 Bivins looks to work the body, but Johnson covers up nicely. 4:2
01:21 Bivins darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:2
01:26 Johnson is trapped in the corner... 4:2
01:30 Bivins doesn't connect with the hook. 4:2
01:32 Johnson gets the cross in, making Bivins blink. 7:2
01:49 Jimmy Bivins back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Johnson. 7:2
01:54 Bivins retreats into the upper corner. 7:2
01:54 Harold Johnson lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Bivins's midsection. 9:2
02:08 Johnson is clinching... 9:2
02:13 Drakulich is shouting at Johnson to break! 9:2
02:17 Bivins scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 9:4
02:34 Johnson slides along the far ropes. 9:4
02:39 Johnson pins Bivins in the corner! 9:4
02:39 Johnson stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 11:4
02:44 Jimmy Bivins is breathing heavily... 11:4
02:56 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 11:4
03:00 Bivins is either lucky or has radar. Johnson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 11:4
03:00 Johnson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:4
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 10:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Peter Manfredo Sr. not only gave Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Bivins. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Bivins pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 0:3
0:12 Johnson is starting to fatigue... 0:3
0:23 Bivins retreats into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:23 * Drakulich scolds Johnson for slapping with an open glove 2:3
0:36 It looks like Johnson and Bivins are both breathing heavily... 2:3
0:41 Johnson backs into his own corner... 2:3
0:45 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Bivins rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:3
01:00 Johnson's misses as Bivins backpedals away. 2:3
01:02 Bivins pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:5
01:11 Bivins pins Johnson in the corner! 2:5
01:16 Bivins fires a lead right that Johnson manages to avoid. 2:5
01:23 Bivins lands a short hook to the body. 2:7
01:39 Bivins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:7
01:42 A straight cross from Johnson gets through Bivins's guard. 4:7
01:58 Johnson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bivins blocks it. 4:7
02:09 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:7
02:17 Harold Johnson just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:7
02:19 Bivins shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:9
02:23 Johnson is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 4:9
02:28 Bivins traps Johnson in the corner! 4:9
02:33 Harold Johnson is protecting the body nicely as Bivins fails to score inside. 4:9
02:50 Johnson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:9
02:58 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 6:11
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 6:11
03:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 4:13
Fight Result
And here with the call is Lupe Contreras
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Leo Johnson, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Harold Johnson
Glenn Trowbridge, United States scores the bout 97 to 94 for Jimmy Bivins
Lou Filippo, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for...
...Harold Johnson
The winner by split decision is Harold Johnson!
Score Cards
Leo Johnson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 95
Glenn Trowbridge Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 94
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 97
Lou Filippo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harold Johnson 30 27 27 29 29 27 30 29 30 28 286
Jimmy Bivins 30 30 30 28 28 30 27 28 27 29 287
Statistics
Categories Harold Johnson Jimmy Bivins
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.80 4.90
Hooks / Round 3.90 3.50
Crosses / Round 5.40 3.50
Combinations / Round 3.80 3.80
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 21.60 18.80
Punches Missed / Round 69.80 71.40
Punching Accuracy 23.6% 20.8%
Total Number of Fouls 5 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2 1
Using Open Glove 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 4 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Support Bout
John Henry Lewis vs Michael Moorer
Fight info: Izegem Sporthalle, Izegem, West Flanders, Belgium, 2024-04-20, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Rocky Burke, the bout will be scored by three judges: Pat Russell (United States), Manuel Veliz (Argentina) and Eugenia Williams (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: John Henry Lewis - Record: 12-12-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Benton - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Michael Moorer - Record: 11-9-7 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Lewis scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 3:0
0:30 Moorer put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 3:0
0:38 John Henry Lewis fires a left hand that Moorer takes high on the shoulder. 3:0
0:45 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Moorer. 3:3
01:09 Moorer fires a volley of punches but Lewis was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:3
01:16 Lewis throws a crushing right to Moorer's jaw! 7:3
01:16 Moorer is staggered... 7:3
01:29 Moorer drives a brutal right hook home just above Lewis's trunks. 7:6
01:46 Lewis is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:6
01:51 Lewis scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 9:6
02:03 As high as Moorer is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lewis takes advantage of it. 9:6
02:06 Lewis walks in to a glancing hook from Moorer. 9:8
02:28 Moorer bores in determined to maul Lewis 9:8
02:42 Michael Moorer just comes up short with the uppercut. 9:8
02:48 Moorer is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 9:8
02:57 Moorer connects with a violent uppercut! 9:12
02:57 Lewis's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:12
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 9:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:06 Ted Bentham was really animated in Moorer's corner and Moorer was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 * Lewis is told to watch holding and hitting by Burke 3:0
0:29 Moorer scores with the jab. 3:2
0:48 Moorer misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:2
0:55 Lewis fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 5:2
01:12 Moorer ties up John Henry Lewis... 5:2
01:17 Burke breaks them up... 5:2
01:29 John Henry Lewis and Moorer are in a clinch, Burke hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:2
01:34 The Referee breaks it up... 5:2
01:47 Moorer lands a wicked uppercut! 5:7
01:47 Lewis suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 5:7
01:58 That straight cross from Lewis tagged Moorer. He came right up the middle with that punch. 8:7
02:10 Lewis lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 10:7
02:30 Lewis fires a shot, but it glances off Moorer's shoulder. 10:7
02:37 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 10:7
02:43 Some nice infighting ends with Lewis getting an uppercut in. 12:7
03:00 Lewis lands a solid hook! 16:7
03:00 Moorer is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 16:7
03:00 * Moorer brushed his glove under his right eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 16:7
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 16:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Moorer'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
0:15 Lewis looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:30 Lewis slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:34 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:24 Lewis works free! He backs to ring center, with Moorer following. 0:0
01:29 Lewis has Michael Moorer pinned! 0:0
01:33 Lewis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
01:47 Moorer shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lewis flush! 0:4
01:47 Lewis is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:4
02:01 Lewis is circling his opponent. 0:4
02:12 Moorer moves into the left corner. 0:4
02:16 Lewis looks for a breather; he grabs Moorer and holds on. Michael Moorer pushes Lewis off and looks for an opening. 0:4
02:21 Burke separates them. 0:4
02:25 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 0:4
02:33 Lewis lands a devastating hook! 4:4
02:33 Moorer is reeling.. 4:4
02:37 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Moorer. 4:4
02:46 Lewis holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Moorer to score with a clean shot. 4:4
02:56 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Lewis lands the right hand. 6:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 3. 8:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burke motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Michael Moorer is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moorer still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Lewis grabs and holds Moorer... 0:0
0:17 Moorer tries to get free... Here comes Burke to break them up... 0:0
0:22 Moorer's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:29 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:37 Lewis lands a strong hook! 5:0
0:37 Moorer looks shaken! 5:0
0:42 Moorer's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 5:0
0:46 Lewis is forced into his own corner... 5:0
0:51 Michael Moorer moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Lewis. 5:0
0:56 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 7:2
01:05 Moorer traps Lewis in the corner! 7:2
01:10 Moorer lands a devastating hook! 7:6
01:10 That punch may have stunned Lewis momentarily. 7:6
01:26 And Lewis tastes the power of a huge combination from Moorer! 7:10
01:26 Lewis looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 7:10
01:36 Moorer scores with a rapid fire combination. 7:12
01:49 Michael Moorer misses wildly with the Hook. 7:12
02:01 Moorer can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:12
02:16 Moorer scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 7:16
02:16 Lewis appears shaken by those punches! 7:16
02:25 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 7:16
02:35 Lewis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:16
02:35 Moorer is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:16
02:45 "Double M" connects to the head with a powerful left cross. 12:19
02:55 Moorer likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Lewis's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 12:21
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:23
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Lewis received a pep talk from George Benton before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Moorer's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Moorer's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Michael Moorer slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Lewis drops the right hand flush on Moorer's chin! 4:0
0:13 That blast sent Moorer reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:23 Lewis looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 6:0
0:31 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:0
0:34 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
0:34 Moorer scores with a glancing cross. 6:2
0:48 Look out! That was a straight right by Lewis! 11:2
0:48 Moorer was stunned by that blow! 11:2
0:53 Moorer's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 11:2
01:06 Lewis misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:2
01:17 Lewis lands a flurry to the ribs of Moorer. 13:2
01:30 The fighters are back at ring center... 13:2
01:30 That was a reckless uppercut from Lewis but it still manages to score cleanly. 16:2
01:44 It's a sweet uppercut by Moorer! He snapped Lewis's head straight back with that punch! 16:6
01:44 Lewis looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 16:6
01:58 Lewis takes a heavy combination downstairs. 16:10
01:58 Those punches hurt Lewis and he looks to hang on. 16:10
02:07 Michael Moorer pins Lewis in the corner! 16:10
02:07 Moorer bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 16:12
02:24 Lewis smothers Moorer's attack as Michael Moorer tries to get off some shots inside. 16:12
02:31 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 16:12
02:34 Lewis splits Moorer's gloves with an uppercut. 18:12
02:38 It seems every shot Moorer takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 18:12
02:43 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 18:12
02:47 Lewis comes in low. Moorer puts a headlock on him. Burke knocks Moorer's arm off Lewis's head. 18:12
02:56 Moorer finally lets go of Lewis. 18:12
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 18:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Lewis's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Ted Bentham knows Moorer lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Moorer'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
0:09 Lewis lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Moorer on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:13 The swelling under Michael Moorer's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:0
0:22 Lewis feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:0
0:35 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Lewis rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:0
0:48 Lewis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:0
0:48 Moorer was shaken by those blows! 6:0
01:01 Moorer tries to muscle inside but Lewis clinches him. 6:0
01:10 Burke moves in to break the clinch. 6:0
01:21 Moorer backs into the lower corner. 6:0
01:26 Lewis wraps up Moorer. 6:0
01:35 * Moorer 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. 6:0
01:49 "Double M" Moorer slides into the corner... 6:0
01:53 Lewis works his way in and leans on Moorer... 6:0
02:02 Now they break clean. 6:0
02:12 John Henry Lewis whiffs with the uppercut. 6:0
02:14 A cross from Moorer lands with some power. 6:3
02:30 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:3
02:35 Burke pries them apart. 6:3
02:44 Moorer is challenging John Henry Lewis to fight him and quit clinching. 6:3
02:53 * Burke is telling Lewis to quit leaning on the neck. 6:3
03:00 Lewis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:3
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 6. 6:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Moorer'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
0:10 There's a hard shot off the top of Lewis's head! 0:4
0:10 Lewis seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:19 Ted Bentham not only gave Moorer encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Lewis. Now it's up to Michael Moorer to implement it. 0:4
0:26 Michael Moorer continues to follow Lewis about the ring. 0:4
0:31 Moorer throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Lewis. 0:7
0:35 Lewis is breathing heavily... 0:7
0:48 That punch actually went behind Lewis's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moorer. 0:7
0:54 Lewis lands a crushing uppercut! 5:7
0:54 Moorer is suddenly in trouble! 5:7
0:59 The increased swelling around the right eye of Moorer is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:7
01:15 Moorer just comes up short with the combination. 5:7
01:36 Moorer buries a straight left, followed by a solid right hook to the ribs. 5:10
01:46 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:10
01:46 Lewis connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 7:10
01:55 Moorer fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Lewis. He rocked him with that one. 7:13
02:12 Lewis darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 7:13
02:16 Moorer catches Lewis with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 7:15
02:16 Lewis staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 7:15
02:27 Lewis tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 9:15
02:39 Lewis lands a cross to the body. 11:15
02:44 There has to be something done about the swelling around Michael Moorer's right eye as it continues to worsen. 11:15
02:52 Moorer has Lewis trapped in the far neutral corner... 11:15
02:57 Moorer feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 11:15
03:00 Moorer doesn't connect with the hook. 11:15
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:17
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Moorer is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:16 Michael Moorer misses with that combination. 0:0
0:18 Lewis throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 3:0
0:22 Lewis's tank is just about on empty. 3:0
0:22 Moorer is slowing up... 3:0
0:32 Moorer is blocked in his own corner... 3:0
0:32 Moorer moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Lewis that stopped him in his tracks! 6:0
0:36 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 6:0
0:44 Moorer has Lewis cornered! 6:0
0:48 There's a straight right by Moorer! 6:4
0:48 Lewis was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 6:4
01:02 Moorer fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 6:7
01:20 Moorer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lewis. 6:7
01:22 Lewis scores to the body with a jab 8:7
01:26 Moorer seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 8:7
01:35 Moorer is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Lewis. 8:7
01:40 Moorer and Lewis each take a step back. 8:7
01:52 Moorer throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Lewis but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:7
01:59 Lewis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:7
01:59 Moorer is clutching his side! 12:7
02:20 Moorer lands a solid uppercut! 12:11
02:20 That's the punch Michael Moorer hoped to land! Lewis looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:11
02:32 Moorer is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Lewis's jaw. 12:14
02:32 * And now it appears as if Lewis has been cut the last punch that landed. 12:15
02:32 * They will need to do a little work on Lewis's nose between rounds; it's obviously cut. 12:15
02:42 Lewis's jab connects to Moorer's head 14:15
02:58 Moorer brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 14:15
03:00 Michael Moorer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Lewis. 14:15
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 14:15
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 14:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, this fight is up for grabs! 0:0
0:06 George Benton seemed to pump up John Henry Lewis between rounds. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Moorer's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Moorer's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Moorer dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Lewis back on his heels! 0:4
0:11 Lewis looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:20 Lewis backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:24 Moorer tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:4
0:32 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
0:45 Moorer pummels Lewis, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 0:8
0:45 Lewis is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:8
01:00 Lewis moves into a neutral corner. 0:8
01:05 Moorer lands a crushing hook! 0:12
01:05 That shot landed square and Lewis felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:12
01:18 Moorer telegraphed that shot and Lewis ducks under it easily. 0:12
01:25 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:12
01:30 Moorer fires and misses. 0:12
01:32 Lewis lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:12
01:46 John Henry Lewis just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:16
01:46 Lewis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:16
02:00 Moorer misses wildly with the hook. 2:16
02:02 Lewis feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:16
02:06 Moorer's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:16
02:16 Lewis picks off the jab thrown by Moorer. 4:16
02:18 Moorer ducks into an uppercut from Lewis as he looks to work inside. 7:16
02:32 Moorer lands a hard cross! 7:20
02:32 Lewis is gasping for air!! 7:20
02:45 Moorer continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 7:20
02:55 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Lewis had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:20
03:00 Lewis retreats into the near corner. 7:20
03:00 Moorer wings a big left hand at Lewis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:20
03:00 Moorer appears to have this fight under control. 7:20
03:00 Lewis spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 7:22
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:07 Lewis's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Moorer is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Michael Moorer still has distension. 0:0
0:08 John Henry Lewis throws a punch and lands. Michael Moorer scores with a counter. Looks like Lewis was a little more effective. 3:2
0:21 The fighters are tied up. Lewis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 3:2
0:26 Burke separates the two... 3:2
0:30 Lewis pins Moorer in the corner! 3:2
0:35 John Henry Lewis is holding on to Moorer. He seems to be taking a breather. 3:2
0:39 Burke has to break them apart. 3:2
0:48 Lewis is clinching... Moorer is trying to free his gloves... They are under Lewis's arms... 3:2
0:53 Burke moves them apart. 3:2
01:02 Moorer ties up Lewis. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:2
01:07 Moorer shoves John Henry Lewis away. 3:2
01:11 Lewis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:2
01:18 John Henry Lewis has his arms wrapped around Moorer... Now they separate. 3:2
01:23 Burke separates the two... 3:2
01:45 Lewis pins Moorer's arms. Now they move apart. 3:2
01:49 Burke has to separate the two... 3:2
01:59 Lewis fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:2
02:19 Burke warns Lewis for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:2
02:31 Burke has to break the clinch. 3:2
02:40 Lewis pins Michael Moorer's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 3:2
02:49 Moorer works his way free! 3:2
02:54 Lewis has Moorer trapped! 3:2
02:58 Lewis grabs Moorer again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:2
03:00 John Henry Lewis pushes Michael Moorer away. 3:2
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 3:1
Fight Result
Howard Leigh has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Pat Russell, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for John Henry Lewis
Manuel Veliz, Argentina scores the bout 96 to 94 for Michael Moorer
Eugenia Williams, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for...
...John Henry Lewis
The winner by split decision is John Henry Lewis!
Score Cards
Pat Russell Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 96
Michael Moorer 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 94
Manuel Veliz Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Michael Moorer 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 96
Eugenia Williams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 96
Michael Moorer 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 27 29 30 27 30 30 28 28 27 30 286
Michael Moorer 30 28 27 30 27 27 29 29 30 27 284
Statistics
Categories John Henry Lewis Michael Moorer
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.50 5.60
Hooks / Round 4.50 3.50
Crosses / Round 4.00 3.90
Combinations / Round 4.50 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 3.70
Punches Landed / Round 20.90 20.30
Punches Missed / Round 19.60 54.30
Punching Accuracy 51.6% 27.2%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
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 on bridge of nose 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 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 2 / 2
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
Co-Feature
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad vs Dwight Qawi
Fight info: Izegem Sporthalle, Izegem, West Flanders, Belgium, 2024-04-20, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Earl Morton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Chris Wilson (United States), Vince Delgado (United States) and Richard Hopkins (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: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Record: 12-13-1 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Dwight Qawi - Record: 10-15-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Brown - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:13 Mustafa Muhammad lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:13 Dwight Qawi is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 4:0
0:29 Dwight Qawi misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
0:43 Mustafa Muhammad scores with several light punches to the head. 6:0
0:53 Qawi scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:2
01:01 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 6:2
01:08 Qawi misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:2
01:20 Qawi lands a devastating uppercut! 6:6
01:20 Mustafa Muhammad was staggered by that punch! 6:6
01:33 Qawi throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mustafa Muhammad but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:6
01:45 Qawi fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:6
01:59 Qawi dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Mustafa Muhammad back on his heels! 6:10
01:59 Mustafa Muhammad is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 6:10
02:16 Oh!!! Qawi unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:14
02:16 Qawi sent Mustafa Muhammad reeling with that punch! 6:14
02:33 Those were mostly arm punches from Mustafa Muhammad but several got through. 8:14
02:41 Mustafa Muhammad doesn't have to look for Qawi this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:14
02:45 Qawi tries a hook but Mustafa Muhammad blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:14
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 10:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mustafa Muhammad didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Qawi got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Freddie Brown's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Mustafa Muhammad misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:15 Dwight Qawi pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:26 Mustafa Muhammad throws the cross and scores to the head of Qawi. 2:2
0:42 Dwight Qawi and Mustafa Muhammad are in a clinch, Morton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:2
0:46 Morton separates the two... 2:2
0:57 Mustafa Muhammad back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Qawi. 2:2
01:02 Mustafa Muhammad scores with a nice right cross. 4:2
01:15 Qawi drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:6
01:15 Mustafa Muhammad is hurt! 4:6
01:29 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:6
01:34 Now they break clean. 4:6
01:43 Qawi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mustafa Muhammad. 4:6
01:45 Mustafa Muhammad pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 7:6
01:56 Mustafa Muhammad misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 9:6
02:09 That punch actually went behind Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Qawi. 9:6
02:12 Mustafa Muhammad lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 11:6
02:31 Mustafa Muhammad frees himself from Qawi's clutches! They move to ring center now. 11:6
02:43 Qawi tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Mustafa Muhammad. 11:6
02:50 Qawi throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Mustafa Muhammad's jaw. 11:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 12:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mustafa Muhammad looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad picks off the jab thrown by Qawi. 0:0
0:20 Tom Yankello was extremely upbeat during the break with Eddie Mustafa Muhammad providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:24 Qawi usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Eddie Mustafa Muhammad tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:35 Qawi is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:39 Mustafa Muhammad misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:51 Qawi is either lucky or has radar. Mustafa Muhammad's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:53 A cross lands for Qawi. Mustafa Muhammad didn't see that one coming. 0:2
01:04 Qawi slides into the corner... 0:2
01:09 Mustafa Muhammad has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Qawi. 0:2
01:13 Mustafa Muhammad uses his shoulder to force Dwight Qawi out of the clinch. 0:2
01:22 Mustafa Muhammad is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
01:25 Qawi throws the hook and connects. 0:4
01:34 Qawi is blocked in his own corner... 0:4
01:34 Mustafa Muhammad pushes Qawi away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 3:4
01:48 Mustafa Muhammad misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 3:4
02:00 Mustafa Muhammad just misses with a huge shot as Qawi chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:4
02:02 Qawi lets a quick hook go, catching Mustafa Muhammad moving in. 3:6
02:16 Mustafa Muhammad misses wildly with the Hook. 3:6
02:26 Mustafa Muhammad gets in a hook to the body of Qawi. 5:6
02:36 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Mustafa Muhammad has gotten the better of the exchange. 8:8
02:52 Mustafa Muhammad tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Qawi blocks it. 8:8
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad usues his legs to avoid Qawi's punches. 8:8
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Mustafa Muhammad's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 8:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Mustafa Muhammad and Qawi leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Mustafa Muhammad snakes the jab through Dwight Qawi's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:31 Qawi cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Mustafa Muhammad had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:38 Mustafa Muhammad is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:47 Qawi just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:54 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad has Qawi pinned! 2:0
0:54 Mustafa Muhammad feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Qawi's chin. 4:0
01:03 Qawi retreats into his own corner... 4:0
01:07 Mustafa Muhammad drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:0
01:07 That series of punches rocked Qawi and he looks to be in trouble. 8:0
01:23 Qawi just comes up short with the hook. 8:0
01:30 Mustafa Muhammad connects with a violent cross! 12:0
01:30 Qawi was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 12:0
01:47 Mustafa Muhammad looks to work the body, but Dwight Qawi covers up nicely. 12:0
01:50 Qawi lands a short left hook to the head. 12:2
01:59 Dwight Qawi goes downstairs with a right cross. 12:4
02:13 Qawi picks off the jab by Mustafa Muhammad. 12:4
02:15 Mustafa Muhammad takes a cross to the head from Qawi. 12:6
02:36 There's a hard shot off the top of Qawi's head! 16:6
02:36 Mustafa Muhammad has Qawi in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 16:6
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad wraps his arms around Qawi. 16:6
03:00 Morton separates the two fighters. 16:6
03:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Morton jumps between them. 16:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Freddie Brown said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Qawi has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 There's a straight right by Qawi! 0:4
0:11 Dwight Qawi has Mustafa Muhammad in trouble after that punch! 0:4
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:4
0:21 Mustafa Muhammad slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:25 Mustafa Muhammad made Qawi look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Qawi would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:4
0:32 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:4
0:40 That was a violent straight right by Mustafa Muhammad! 5:4
0:40 Qawi is trying to regroup after those punches... 5:4
0:49 Mustafa Muhammad is trapped in Qawi's corner... 5:4
0:49 Both fighters miss, now Qawi follows up with a solid hook to the body of Qawi! 5:7
0:58 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:7
01:01 Qawi backs into the right corner. 5:7
01:01 Mustafa Muhammad scores with an excellent cross. 8:7
01:13 Mustafa Muhammad has Qawi trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 8:7
01:17 Mustafa Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:7
01:19 Qawi is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:9
01:29 The fighters are at close quarters now as Qawi lands a hook downstairs. 8:11
01:41 Mustafa Muhammad gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:11
01:50 Qawi moves into the near corner. 10:11
01:50 There's the uppercut from Mustafa Muhammad. That opening has been there all fight for him. 12:11
02:03 Qawi retreats into a neutral corner. 12:11
02:07 Mustafa Muhammad tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 12:11
02:20 Mustafa Muhammad backs into a neutral corner. 12:11
02:20 Qawi forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Mustafa Muhammad. 12:13
02:38 Qawi wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's defense. 12:13
02:41 Mustafa Muhammad scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 14:13
02:50 Mustafa Muhammad lands a flurry to the ribs of Qawi. 16:13
03:00 Qawi voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 16:13
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 17:14
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:18 Qawi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:20 Mustafa Muhammad lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Qawi on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:25 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:29 Qawi unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Mustafa Muhammad's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 2:2
0:39 The action is at ring center. 2:2
0:39 Qawi scores with a quick hook to the head of Mustafa Muhammad after Mustafa Muhammad missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:4
0:48 Dwight Qawi snaps Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's head back with a jolting uppercut. 2:7
01:02 Qawi moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Mustafa Muhammad. 2:7
01:11 Qawi lands a wicked cross! 2:11
01:11 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Mustafa Muhammad is trying to hang on... 2:11
01:15 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is fading... 2:11
01:20 Mustafa Muhammad is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:11
01:28 Mustafa Muhammad telegraphed that shot and Dwight Qawi ducks under it easily. 2:11
01:52 Mustafa Muhammad wings a big left hand at Qawi but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:11
01:55 Qawi comes in over Mustafa Muhammad's guard with a solid hook. 2:14
02:09 Qawi lands a devastating hook! 2:18
02:09 Mustafa Muhammad is gasping for air!! 2:18
02:30 Mustafa Muhammad tries to muscle inside but Qawi clinches him. 2:18
02:34 Morton separates them. 2:18
02:39 Qawi scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:20
02:44 Mustafa Muhammad looks to be out of gas at this point. 2:20
02:51 Qawi has Mustafa Muhammad cornered! 2:20
02:55 Qawi lands a vicious uppercut! 2:24
02:55 Mustafa Muhammad looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:24
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 6 to a close. 2:25
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Qawi is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Qawi's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Mustafa Muhammad lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:0
0:23 Qawi gets his head on the chest of Mustafa Muhammad as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:2
0:32 Qawi is pinned in his own corner... 2:2
0:32 Mustafa Muhammad has those hands working like pistons as he pummels Qawi with a series of clean hard shots to the head! 5:2
0:32 * Mustafa Muhammad's last punch snapped back the head of Qawi. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 6:2
0:32 The cut is outside his right eye. Fortunately, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Qawi. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 6:2
0:45 Mustafa Muhammad swings...and misses. 6:2
01:00 Morton has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mustafa Muhammad locks up Dwight Qawi's arms. 6:2
01:09 Mustafa Muhammad finally lets go of Qawi. 6:2
01:14 The action is back at ring center. 6:2
01:18 Mustafa Muhammad lands a hard uppercut! 10:2
01:18 Dwight Qawi looks shaken! 10:2
01:27 Mustafa Muhammad has Qawi trapped! 10:2
01:32 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad has his arms wrapped around Qawi... Now they separate. 10:2
01:36 Morton breaks them up... 10:2
01:40 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 10:2
01:47 Qawi pins Mustafa Muhammad in the corner! 10:2
01:51 Qawi fires a volley of punches but Mustafa Muhammad was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 10:2
02:12 Mustafa Muhammad drops the right hand flush on Qawi's chin! 14:2
02:12 Dwight Qawi is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 14:2
02:21 The uppercut just landed by Mustafa Muhammad is a nice weapon on the inside. 16:2
02:21 It looks like the last shot made the cut that Qawi suffered earlier worse. 16:2
02:21 Dwight Qawi's cut outside his right eyebrow has worsened here in Round 7. The blood is once more flowing freely. 16:2
02:26 Qawi now has some bruising under his left eye. 16:2
02:30 Mustafa Muhammad pins Qawi in the corner! 16:2
02:30 Mustafa Muhammad rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Qawi. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 19:2
02:39 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 19:2
02:46 Mustafa Muhammad grabs Qawi again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 19:2
02:51 The Referee breaks it up... 19:2
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 19:2
03:00 Morton moves in to break the clinch. 19:2
03:00 It looks like Mustafa Muhammad has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 19:2
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Qawi's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Mustafa Muhammad received a pep talk from Tom Yankello before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Qawi's corner men does a nice job on Dwight "The Camden Buzzsaw" Qawi's cut outside the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Qawi had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:11 Qawi is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Mustafa Muhammad a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:23 Qawi's misses as Mustafa Muhammad backpedals away. 0:0
0:35 Qawi shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Mustafa Muhammad flush! 0:4
0:35 Mustafa Muhammad appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:4
0:44 Qawi has Mustafa Muhammad blocked in! 0:4
0:49 Qawi grabs Mustafa Muhammad. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:58 Morton is shouting at Qawi to break! 0:4
01:10 Mustafa Muhammad leaves the jab just short. 0:4
01:17 Qawi lands a hard hook! 0:8
01:17 Mustafa Muhammad is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:8
01:26 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:8
01:26 Qawi sneaks home the right cross. 0:10
01:39 Mustafa Muhammad comes in low. Qawi puts a headlock on him. Morton knocks Qawi's arm off Mustafa Muhammad's head. 0:10
01:48 Morton has to break the clinch. 0:10
01:53 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:10
02:01 Qawi really buried that punch into Mustafa Muhammad's ribs. 0:14
02:01 Mustafa Muhammad is suddenly in trouble! 0:14
02:13 Qawi traps Mustafa Muhammad in the corner! 0:14
02:18 Qawi is off target with that jab. 0:14
02:25 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:14
02:27 Qawi lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Mustafa Muhammad's midsection. 0:16
02:45 * Mustafa Muhammad goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from Dwight Qawi!! 0:16
02:47 Morton stands over Mustafa Muhammad and begins the count... 0:23
02:47 1... 0:23
02:48 2... 0:23
02:49 3... 0:23
02:50 4... 0:23
02:51 5... 0:23
02:52 6... 0:23
02:52 * Mustafa Muhammad still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Morton is taking a long look at him. 0:23
02:52 Morton wipes Mustafa Muhammad's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Mustafa Muhammad nods his head and the action resumes. 0:23
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad retreats into the left corner. 0:23
03:00 Qawi fires and misses. 0:23
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 0:23
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 9, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Mustafa Muhammad. 0:0
0:06 Dwight Qawi got some great advice from Freddie Brown between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:12 Qawi muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:20 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:24 It's a sweet uppercut by Qawi! He snapped Mustafa Muhammad's head straight back with that punch! 0:5
0:24 Mustafa Muhammad was stunned by that blow! 0:5
0:38 Qawi takes a hard combination from Mustafa Muhammad 4:5
0:38 How is Dwight Qawi standing after that? 4:5
0:43 Qawi needs to catch his second wind... 4:5
0:52 Mustafa Muhammad throws a flurry of punches but Qawi either blocks or slips them. 4:5
0:54 Qawi throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:7
01:07 Mustafa Muhammad lets his hands go inside, but Qawi protects his body well. 4:7
01:10 Qawi gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:9
01:26 Mustafa Muhammad scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:9
01:26 Qawi is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:9
01:38 Qawi moves into a neutral corner. 9:9
01:42 Mustafa Muhammad is holding on to Qawi. He seems to be taking a breather. 9:9
01:47 Morton has to break them apart. 9:9
01:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:9
01:59 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 9:9
01:59 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 9. 9:9
02:08 Mustafa Muhammad voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:9
02:20 Qawi drives that short hook into Mustafa Muhammad's midsection! 9:13
02:20 Mustafa Muhammad was stunned by that blow! 9:13
02:30 Mustafa Muhammad dips and connects with a hook to the side of Qawi's head. 11:13
02:46 Mustafa Muhammad misses with that cross. 11:13
02:53 Qawi lands a crushing cross! 11:17
02:53 Mustafa Muhammad is reeling.. 11:17
02:57 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Mustafa Muhammad's right eye. 11:17
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad can't score with short uppercut inside. Qawi got his gloves in front of the punch. 11:17
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Morton to step in and break it up. 12:18
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
0:13 Qawi just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:13 Mustafa Muhammad appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:27 Mustafa Muhammad lands a strong cross! 4:4
0:27 And Qawi's in big trouble now! 4:4
0:32 Both fighters look fatigued... 4:4
0:39 Mustafa Muhammad lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:4
0:44 Qawi seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 6:4
0:53 Mustafa Muhammad lands a crushing uppercut! 10:4
0:53 Qawi is going to need to regroup after that blow... 10:4
01:09 Look out! That was a straight right by Qawi! 10:8
01:09 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is suddenly in trouble! 10:8
01:21 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:8
01:34 * OH my,Qawi lands a huge cross and Mustafa Muhammad hits the canvas. 10:8
01:36 Morton positions himself over Mustafa Muhammad and starts the count.. 10:18
01:36 1... 10:18
01:37 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 10:18
01:38 3... 10:18
01:39 4... 10:18
01:40 5... 10:18
01:41 6... 10:18
01:42 7... 10:18
01:43 8... 10:18
01:44 9... 10:18
01:44 * Mustafa Muhammad gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 10:18
01:44 Morton is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 10:18
01:44 Qawi knows that Mustafa Muhammad is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Mustafa Muhammad. 10:18
02:01 Qawi tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:18
02:08 Qawi has Mustafa Muhammad cornered! 10:18
02:13 No one is going to confuse Qawi with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 10:18
02:17 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 10:18
02:17 Qawi flicks a jab to Mustafa Muhammad's stomach 10:20
02:17 Mustafa Muhammad was stopped cold by that punch! Qawi has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 10:20
02:30 Qawi fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:20
02:36 Mustafa Muhammad retreats into the right corner. 10:20
02:36 Dwight Qawi goes downstairs with the hook. 10:22
02:36 Qawi knows he has Mustafa Muhammad hurt as he wades in swinging! 10:22
02:50 Qawi throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 10:22
02:56 Mustafa Muhammad fires a shot, but it glances off Qawi's shoulder. 10:22
03:00 Qawi seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:22
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 11:23
Fight Result
Here's Lupe Contreras with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Chris Wilson, United States scores the bout 97 to 92
Vince Delgado, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Richard Hopkins, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
And your winner by unanimous decision Dwight Qawi!!!
Score Cards
Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 8 92
Dwight Qawi 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 97
Vince Delgado Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 8 93
Dwight Qawi 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 97
Richard Hopkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 94
Dwight Qawi 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 27 29 30 30 30 27 30 25 27 24 279
Dwight Qawi 30 29 30 27 27 30 27 30 30 30 290
Statistics
Categories Eddie Mustafa Muhammad Dwight Qawi
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 4.40 4.00
Hooks / Round 4.10 8.70
Crosses / Round 5.70 5.20
Combinations / Round 3.50 4.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 6.50
Punches Landed / Round 22.10 28.60
Punches Missed / Round 63.10 62.50
Punching Accuracy 25.9% 31.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 0
Main Event
Bob Foster vs Billy Conn
Fight info: Izegem Sporthalle, Izegem, West Flanders, Belgium, 2024-04-20, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Gary Rosato, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Parish Jr. (United States), Lloyd Scaife (United States) and Raul Caiz (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO 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 Foster - Record: 16-7-3 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Al Braverman
In the blue corner: Billy Conn - Record: 11-12-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:07 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:11 Foster unleashes a flurry and Conn fires back, a close exchange with Foster coming out on top. 3:2
0:25 Conn lands a short left hook to the head. 3:4
0:40 Foster is trying to free his gloves from under Billy Conn's gloves. 3:4
0:44 Referee Rosato steps in to break it up. 3:4
0:49 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Conn got the best of it. 5:7
01:04 Foster connects with a violent hook! 9:7
01:04 Foster has Billy Conn hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:7
01:21 Foster leans on the ropes and motions for Conn to come in. 9:7
01:41 Bob Foster telegraphed that shot and Conn ducks under it easily. 9:7
01:44 The fighters are tangled up inside. Conn has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 9:9
01:53 Those were mostly arm punches from Billy Conn but several got through. 9:11
02:17 Billy Conn throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Foster's jaw. 9:13
02:31 Conn wraps his arms around Foster. 9:13
02:36 Rosato has to break them apart. 9:13
02:44 Billy Conn scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 9:15
02:48 Foster looks a little puffy under his right eye. 9:15
02:58 Foster is holding... 9:15
03:00 Foster finally lets go of Conn. 9:15
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:15
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Al Braverman knows Foster lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Foster's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Foster fires a volley of punches but Conn was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:24 Foster 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. 0:0
0:27 * Rosato signals an intentional head butt against Conn which stuns the crowd, the corners and even Conn's opponent. That was a terrible call! 0:2
0:27 Billy Conn scores with a quick hook to the head of Foster after Foster missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:2
0:31 There appears to be increased swelling under Foster's right eye. 0:2
0:41 The fighters are tied up. Foster tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
0:45 Rosato moves in to break the clinch. 0:2
0:53 Foster is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Conn with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 3:2
01:07 Rosato tries to separate the boxers but Foster has a vice-like grip on Conn. 3:2
01:19 Now they break clean. 3:2
01:29 Conn works free! The fighters move to ring center. 3:2
01:40 Foster is motioning with his gloves for Conn to bring it on, but Foster is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 3:2
01:44 Billy Conn pins Foster in the corner! 3:2
01:48 Foster does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Conn's punches in close. 3:2
01:55 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:2
02:06 Foster sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 6:2
02:20 Foster bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 9:2
02:41 Bob Foster can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:2
02:43 Foster eats a jab from Conn 9:4
02:53 Foster fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 12:4
03:00 Foster slides into the corner... 12:4
03:00 Conn cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Foster had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:4
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 12:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Foster got some great advice from Al Braverman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:09 Conn traps Foster in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Foster picks off the jab thrown by Conn. 0:0
0:36 Foster misses with that punch. 0:0
0:46 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:57 Conn is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:59 Bob Foster rocks Billy Conn with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 3:0
01:15 Conn and Foster are in a clinch, Rosato hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:0
01:27 Rosato separates the two... 3:0
01:36 Conn is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:0
01:43 Foster lands a solid hook! 7:0
01:43 Conn was stunned by that blow! 7:0
01:52 Conn feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 7:2
01:57 Foster seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 7:2
02:05 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 7:2
02:05 Some good body work by Conn but not much on those punches. 7:4
02:14 Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 7:6
02:33 Bob Foster comes in low. Conn puts a headlock on him. Rosato knocks Conn's arm off Bob Foster's head. 7:6
02:38 Rosato separates the two... 7:6
02:42 Foster is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:6
02:47 Bob Foster is pinned in his own corner... 7:6
02:47 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 9:8
02:59 Foster retreats into the near corner. 9:8
03:00 Conn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:8
03:00 The Referee has to get between Foster and Conn as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 9:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Foster is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Foster still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Conn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:19 Conn got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Goody Petronelli's instructions work. 0:0
0:24 Foster's misses as Billy Conn backpedals away. 0:0
0:26 Conn leans on Foster and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:35 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:2
0:35 Conn lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:4
0:48 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:52 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:4
01:00 Conn misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:4
01:08 Foster throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:4
01:19 Bob Foster scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:4
01:19 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Conn because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 5:4
01:19 * Blood is coming from under Conn's left eye; but it probably looks worse than it really is. 5:4
01:37 Conn is circling his opponent. 5:4
01:43 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 5:4
01:47 Foster fires and misses. 5:4
01:55 Billy Conn moves in and scores with a quick jab. 5:6
02:06 Foster snakes the jab through Conn's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:6
02:20 Conn has freed himself from Foster. They move quickly to ring center. 7:6
02:33 Bob Foster voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 7:6
02:38 Conn's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:6
02:44 Conn moves into a neutral corner. 7:6
02:48 Foster misses wildly with the hook. 7:6
03:00 Foster drives that short hook into Conn's midsection! 11:6
03:00 Conn is suddenly in trouble! 11:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 13:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Conn's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:09 Conn received a pep talk from Goody Petronelli before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Conn is ready to go. The cut under the left eye he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:09 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Bob Foster's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Foster's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 A cross lands for Conn. Foster didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:19 Foster is forced into his own corner... 0:2
0:24 The quickness and footwork of Billy Conn is definitely keeping Foster off balance. 0:2
0:28 Foster moves into the left corner. 0:2
0:28 The fighters are throwing punches now! Foster is being much more effective in this exchange. 3:4
0:44 Foster pins Conn's arms. Now they move apart. 3:4
0:49 Rosato moves them apart. 3:4
0:54 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:4
0:58 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:4
0:58 Conn is trying to put his punches together and he tags Foster with a nice combination of punches. 3:6
01:16 Rosato warns Foster for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:6
01:25 Bob Foster pushes Conn away. 3:6
01:30 Conn takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 3:6
01:37 Conn is trapped in the corner... 3:6
01:41 Foster scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:6
01:41 Conn was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:6
01:53 Conn traps Foster in the corner! 7:6
01:57 Conn is literally dancing circles around Foster this round. 7:6
02:10 Foster pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 7:6
02:18 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 7:6
02:18 Foster finds a home for that debilitating hook. 10:6
02:30 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:6
02:33 Billy Conn fires a punch over the jab of Foster and gets it in for points. 10:8
02:38 The swelling under Foster's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 10:8
02:46 Foster backs into the right corner. 10:8
02:46 Conn's jab connects to Foster's head 10:10
02:58 Conn retreats into his own corner... 10:10
02:58 Foster wallops Billy Conn with a cross to the liver! 13:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 12:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Foster'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 Conn just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:21 Conn has Foster trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:21 Not a lot on that hook to Foster's side, but it scored. 0:2
0:29 Al Braverman seemed to pump up Foster between rounds. 0:2
0:30 Conn is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:4
0:34 Look for Conn to start to target Foster's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:4
0:45 Conn flicks a lead right to the head of Foster. 0:6
0:54 Conn lands a jab to the midsection 0:8
01:03 Conn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:10
01:15 Foster gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:10
01:25 Bob Foster gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 4:10
01:42 And Billy Conn tastes the power of a huge cross from Foster! 8:10
01:42 Conn is reeling after that shot! 8:10
01:56 Foster smothers Billy Conn's attack with a clinch! 8:10
02:05 Rosato pries them apart. 8:10
02:09 Foster appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 8:10
02:13 Conn pins Foster in the corner! 8:10
02:13 Conn scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Foster's jaw. 8:12
02:18 Foster's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:12
02:22 Conn has Foster cornered! 8:12
02:27 Conn is giving Foster a lot of side-to-side movement. 8:12
02:36 Conn lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:14
02:46 Billy Conn backs into his own corner... 8:14
02:50 Foster swings...and misses. 8:14
02:57 Not much steam behind Conn's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 8:16
03:00 Conn shows Foster his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 7:18
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Foster's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Foster is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Conn shoots a cross to the midsection. 0:2
0:19 Conn lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:4
0:36 Conn throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:4
0:38 Billy Conn takes a hard jab to the face from Foster 3:4
0:52 Conn ties up Foster... 3:4
01:04 Conn shoves Foster away. 3:4
01:13 Conn is really fluid in his movement. 3:4
01:23 Foster catches Conn coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:4
01:23 Conn is gasping for air!! 7:4
01:36 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 7:4
01:45 Rosato breaks them up... 7:4
01:50 Both fighters move to ring center. 7:4
01:50 Conn fires the jab. It finds its target. 7:6
01:54 Foster seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 7:6
01:59 Conn lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:8
02:08 Bob Foster is trapped in Conn's corner... 7:8
02:08 Foster ducks into an uppercut from Conn. 7:10
02:22 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:10
02:24 Foster goes downstairs with the uppercut, that punch has been an effective weapon for him in this fight. 10:10
02:34 Conn has Foster blocked in! 10:10
02:34 Billy Conn finds a home for his jab, keeping Foster at bay. 10:12
02:42 Conn doesn't have to look for Foster this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:12
02:46 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 10:12
02:46 Conn continues to pop the jab 10:14
02:50 Foster is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 10:14
02:59 Conn fires a shot, but it glances off Foster's shoulder. 10:14
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:14
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Foster's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Foster shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Conn flush! 4:0
0:12 That punch has Conn staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 4:0
0:20 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foster has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 4:0
0:25 Foster approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Conn any room to breathe. 4:0
0:34 Foster misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
0:36 Billy Conn catches Foster with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:2
0:41 There has to be something done about the swelling around Foster's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:2
0:53 Foster tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Conn blocks it. 4:2
0:55 Conn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:4
01:06 Foster doubles up to the body, though Conn seems unfazed. 6:4
01:21 Foster is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Conn a decent target to shoot for. 6:4
01:28 Conn has Foster pinned! 6:4
01:32 Foster is either lucky or has radar. Conn's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:4
01:38 Rosato is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 6:4
01:46 Foster lands a hard hook! 10:4
01:46 Conn is badly hurt! 10:4
02:00 Foster misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:4
02:02 Conn misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 10:6
02:19 Foster grabs and holds Conn... 10:6
02:28 Referee Rosato separates the two... 10:6
02:33 Conn slides into his own corner... 10:6
02:37 Bob Foster wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Billy Conn's defense. 10:6
02:39 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Conn blasts home a hook. 10:8
02:55 Foster is staying at the center of the ring. 10:8
02:59 Foster misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:8
03:00 It looks like Billy Conn has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:8
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 8 to a close. 12:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 9. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Al Braverman was extremely upbeat during the break with Foster providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Foster's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Foster's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Foster is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Conn wraps up Bob Foster. 0:0
0:24 Foster tries to get free... Here comes Rosato to break them up... 0:0
0:29 Billy Conn's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:37 Conn does a great job of moving as Foster tries to work inside. 0:0
0:39 Conn connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:2
0:51 Foster scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:2
01:01 Conn has Foster trapped! 2:2
01:01 Conn lands a hook to the ribs. 2:4
01:05 The swelling around Foster's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 2:4
01:14 Foster gets the cross through Billy Conn's guard. 4:4
01:23 There's some nice hand speed. Conn fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:6
01:37 Foster has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Conn. 4:6
01:46 Rosato is shouting at Foster to break! 4:6
01:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:6
01:55 Conn quickly hitches up his trunks. 4:6
02:02 Foster misses with that combination. 4:6
02:04 Conn unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Foster's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 4:8
02:14 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 4:8
02:18 Foster looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 4:8
02:21 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Conn lands a short uppercut to the chin of Foster. 4:10
02:34 The action is back at ring center. 4:10
02:38 Bob Foster holds his arms up in disgust as Conn holds him around his waist. 4:10
02:47 Conn and Foster each take a step back. 4:10
02:56 Foster lets his hands go inside, but Conn protects his body well. 4:10
03:00 Conn appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:10
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 9, forcing Rosato to step in. 4:9
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Foster'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
0:07 Foster goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 3:0
0:15 Al Braverman not only gave Foster encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Conn. Now it's up to Foster to implement it. 3:0
0:16 Billy Conn backs into the far corner. 3:0
0:20 Conn takes a hard combination from Foster 7:0
0:20 Conn is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 7:0
0:38 Conn is protecting the body nicely as Foster fails to score inside. 7:0
0:46 Foster throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Conn. 10:0
01:02 Foster tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Conn. 10:0
01:04 Conn splits Foster's gloves with an uppercut. 10:2
01:14 The fighters are at ring center... 10:2
01:18 Conn usues his legs to avoid Foster's punches. 10:2
01:20 Conn goes downstairs with the hook. 10:4
01:41 Conn is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Foster. 10:4
01:49 Foster slides into the corner... 10:4
01:53 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Foster. 10:4
02:01 Conn has Foster trapped! 10:4
02:05 Billy Conn is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 10:4
02:11 Foster brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 10:4
02:15 Conn takes a heavy hook downstairs. 14:4
02:15 Conn looks shaken! 14:4
02:27 Both fighters move in close as Foster goes to the body with an uppercut. 16:4
02:32 * Conn brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 16:4
02:37 Conn is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 16:4
02:45 Foster scores with a winging right! Conn's head snapped back violently with that punch! 20:4
02:45 Conn looks stunned! 20:4
02:49 Conn's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 20:4
03:00 Foster has Conn trapped in the far neutral corner... 20:4
03:00 Round 10 finishes with the sound of the bell. 21:5
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Bob Foster is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Foster still has distension. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Conn'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
0:06 Conn's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
0:11 The increased swelling around the right eye of Foster is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:2
0:15 Goody Petronelli was really animated in Conn's corner and Conn was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:17 Foster moves into the far left corner. 0:2
0:21 Conn throws a flurry of punches but Foster either blocks or slips them. 0:2
0:40 Conn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Foster to chase him. 0:2
0:45 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:52 Conn isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Foster fits. 0:2
01:02 Foster clamps Conn's arms to his side and holds on until Rosato breaks the hold. 0:2
01:06 Rosato steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
01:11 Conn feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 0:4
01:27 Some nice infighting ends with Conn getting an uppercut in. 0:6
01:36 Conn connects with an uppercut to the head of Foster. 0:8
01:53 Conn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:8
02:05 Considering the clinch Conn has on Foster it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Bob Foster pushes him away. 0:8
02:14 The Referee breaks it up... 0:8
02:18 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 0:8
02:25 Foster looks to work the body, but Conn covers up nicely. 0:8
02:28 Conn scores with consecutive blows to the body of Foster. 0:10
02:32 The swelling under Foster's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:10
02:44 Conn fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:10
02:52 Conn fires a jab to the body 0:12
03:00 There's the bell. Foster wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 11 is history. 1:13
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:07 Conn's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Foster is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Foster still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Conn'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
0:09 Foster throws a punch and lands. Conn scores with a counter. Looks like Foster was a little more effective. 3:2
0:13 Foster is starting to suck wind... 3:2
0:20 The action is at ring center. 3:2
0:25 Foster fires and misses. 3:2
0:43 You would think Conn had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Foster looked trying to score there! 3:2
0:55 Foster lands a wicked hook! 8:2
0:55 Conn appears to be stunned! 8:2
0:59 It seems every shot Billy Conn takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 8:2
01:14 Foster is trapped in his own corner... 8:2
01:18 Foster tries to muscle inside but Billy Conn clinches him. 8:2
01:27 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:2
01:44 Oh!!! Foster unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:2
01:44 Conn is staggered... 12:2
01:49 Foster and Conn are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 12:2
01:53 Conn lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 12:4
02:05 Foster backs into the right corner. 12:4
02:10 Conn darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 12:4
02:21 Conn is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Foster can't throw punches, I guess. 12:4
02:26 Rosato has to separate the two... 12:4
02:31 Conn's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 12:6
02:44 Apparently Conn feels it's a good strategy to hug Bob Foster and force Rosato to come separate them. 12:6
02:49 Referee Rosato has to separate the two... 12:6
02:54 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 12:6
03:00 Foster lands a strong uppercut! 16:6
03:00 Conn was stunned by that blow! 16:6
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 16:6
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 16:6
Fight Result
Here's Ray Connelly with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
John Parish Jr., United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Bob Foster
Lloyd Scaife, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Billy Conn
Raul Caiz, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for...
...Bob Foster
The winner and still IBO light heavyweight champion by split decision is Bob Foster!
Score Cards
John Parish Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Foster 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 115
Billy Conn 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
Lloyd Scaife Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Foster 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 114
Billy Conn 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 115
Raul Caiz Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Foster 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 115
Billy Conn 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bob Foster 27 29 30 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 30 344
Billy Conn 30 28 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 27 30 27 343
Statistics
Categories Bob Foster Billy Conn
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.75 7.58
Hooks / Round 4.58 4.92
Crosses / Round 4.92 6.08
Combinations / Round 3.58 5.17
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 4.83
Punches Landed / Round 20.17 28.58
Punches Missed / Round 54.75 40.83
Punching Accuracy 26.9% 41.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under left eye 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 3 / 3
Event#27Johnson VS Bivins, JHL vs Moorer.. Manager Kamikaze Match! Qawi VS EMM.. IBOchamp Foste Vs Conn
Re: Event#27Johnson VS Bivins, JHL vs Moorer.. Manager Kamikaze Match! Qawi VS EMM.. IBOchamp Foste Vs Conn
Qawi won handily, but there was a rematch clause and Eddie as a true warrior activates it.
The Jihad continues next week.
The Muhammad Schism II
is on!!
The Jihad continues next week.
The Muhammad Schism II
is on!!
Re: Event#27Johnson VS Bivins, JHL vs Moorer.. Manager Kamikaze Match! Qawi VS EMM.. IBOchamp Foste Vs Conn
Conn gave a good go at things. Close fight, but I thought Foster just edged it.
Good bounce back win for Johnson.
Solid win for JHL.
Good bounce back win for Johnson.
Solid win for JHL.
Re: Event#27Johnson VS Bivins, JHL vs Moorer.. Manager Kamikaze Match! Qawi VS EMM.. IBOchamp Foste Vs Conn
Johnson needed that about last weeks shocking loss. Was a close fight.
Foster has, belatedly, turned the corner, I feel. Another solid win.
JHL picking up some decent scalps.
The Jihad Stable match was a great fight. Qawi blows hot and cold but when he is hot, he is a handful for almost anyone.
Foster has, belatedly, turned the corner, I feel. Another solid win.
JHL picking up some decent scalps.
The Jihad Stable match was a great fight. Qawi blows hot and cold but when he is hot, he is a handful for almost anyone.
Re: Event#27Johnson VS Bivins, JHL vs Moorer.. Manager Kamikaze Match! Qawi VS EMM.. IBOchamp Foste Vs Conn
Qawi is rated higher at cruiser......so he's disadvantaged to some degree.....NazNaci1 wrote: ↑18 Jun 2024, 14:12 Johnson needed that about last weeks shocking loss. Was a close fight.
Foster has, belatedly, turned the corner, I feel. Another solid win.
JHL picking up some decent scalps.
The Jihad Stable match was a great fight. Qawi blows hot and cold but when he is hot, he is a handful for almost anyone.
Re: Event#27Johnson VS Bivins, JHL vs Moorer.. Manager Kamikaze Match! Qawi VS EMM.. IBOchamp Foste Vs Conn
Qawi is heavily underrated by the program. Eddie is too.BoxBuzz wrote: ↑18 Jun 2024, 16:31Qawi is rated higher at cruiser......so he's disadvantaged to some degree.....NazNaci1 wrote: ↑18 Jun 2024, 14:12 Johnson needed that about last weeks shocking loss. Was a close fight.
Foster has, belatedly, turned the corner, I feel. Another solid win.
JHL picking up some decent scalps.
The Jihad Stable match was a great fight. Qawi blows hot and cold but when he is hot, he is a handful for almost anyone.