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Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Rocky Marciano Darren Corbett 8-1 1 KO 3 12
Preliminary 1 Naseem Hamed Nikolay Valuev 2-1 1 UD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Roberto Duran Primo Carnera 2-1 1 KO 5 12
Support Bout Julio Cesar Chavez Miguel Angel Cotto 2-1 1 TKO 12 12
Co-Feature Bernard Hopkins Winky Wright 3-2 1 UD 12 12
Main Event Barney Ross Azumah Nelson 1-1 1 SD 12 12

Opening Bout
Rocky Marciano vs Darren Corbett

Fight info: Resorts International, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2012-04-12, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Mark Nelson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Reg Thompson (England), Leo Birnbaum (United States) and Daniel Van De Wiele (Belgium), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Rocky Marciano - Record: 3-4-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Angelo Dundee - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Darren Corbett - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Norman Stone - Cut Man: Jacob Duran

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:19 Marciano pins Corbett's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:23 Nelson separates them. 0:0
0:34 Marciano put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:44 That punch actually went behind Marciano's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Corbett. 0:0
0:51 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:05 Corbett lands a solid uppercut! 0:4
01:05 Marciano looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
01:19 Marciano is holding... 0:4
01:24 Referee Nelson has to separate the two... 0:4
01:28 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:4
01:36 Corbett fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:6
01:56 It's a sweet uppercut by Marciano! He snapped Corbett's head straight back with that punch! 4:6
01:56 Darren Corbett looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:6
02:12 Corbett misses with that jab. 4:6
02:24 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 8:6
02:24 That blast sent Corbett reeling into the ropes! 8:6
02:33 As high as Corbett is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Marciano takes advantage of it. 8:6
02:41 Marciano fires a lead right that Corbett manages to avoid. 8:6
02:58 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Corbett back on his heels! 12:6
02:58 Corbett appears to be stunned! 12:6
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 11:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Marciano is motioning with his gloves for Corbett to bring it on, but Marciano is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:19 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Corbett's chin! 4:0
0:19 Corbett takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:40 Corbett misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
0:47 There's a hard shot off the top of Darren Corbett's head! 8:0
0:47 Darren Corbett seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:0
01:02 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:0
01:04 Corbett lands a flurry to the ribs of Marciano. 8:2
01:18 Marciano lands a wicked uppercut! 12:2
01:18 Corbett is going to need to regroup after that blow... 12:2
01:34 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Marciano is coming out on top. 15:4
01:52 Corbett does a great job of moving as Marciano tries to work inside. 15:4
02:04 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 15:4
02:15 Corbett scores with consecutive blows to the body of Marciano. 15:6
02:28 Rocky Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 15:6
02:37 Corbett fires a shot, but it glances off Marciano's shoulder. 15:6
02:43 That hook from Marciano snapped Corbett's head back violently! 19:6
02:43 Corbett was staggered by that punch! 19:6
02:52 Marciano doesn't have to look for Corbett this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:6
03:00 Corbett is literally dancing circles around Marciano this round. 19:6
03:00 There's the bell. Marciano wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 19:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Corbett is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Norman Stone knows Corbett lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Corbett and he is stunned! 4:0
0:21 Marciano throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:0
0:46 Corbett is protecting the body nicely as Rocky Marciano fails to score inside. 6:0
0:48 A cross to body by Corbett gets through. 6:2
01:07 Marciano lands a hard hook! 10:2
01:07 Corbett is suddenly in trouble! 10:2
01:16 Corbett eats a short cross from Marciano amd backs away. 12:2
01:37 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Corbett had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:2
01:48 There's a wicked right by Marciano. He had some steam on that punch. 15:2
01:53 Corbett's game but he's taking a lot of hard, hard blows to the head and body. This fight could end any second now. 15:2
02:05 Marciano lands a crushing cross! 19:2
02:05 Corbett is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 19:2
02:19 Marciano catches Corbett coming in with a sweet uppercut! 23:2
02:19 Darren Corbett seems to have been hurt by that punch! 23:2
02:28 * Corbett absorbs a wicked hook to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 23:2
02:31 Nelson stands over Darren Corbett and starts the count... 32:2
02:31 1... 32:2
02:32 2... 32:2
02:33 3... 32:2
02:34 4... 32:2
02:35 Corbett is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 5. 32:2
02:36 6... 32:2
02:37 7... 32:2
02:38 8... 32:2
02:39 9... 32:2
02:40 10! 32:2
02:40 * That's it! Corbett can't beat the count. Marciano wins this fight with a knockout. 32:2

Fight Result

J.D. Lyons has the call...

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 02:41 of the 3rd round...

Rocky Marciano!


Score Cards

Reg Thompson Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 10 10 20
Darren Corbett 9 9 18

Leo Birnbaum Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 10 10 20
Darren Corbett 9 9 18

Daniel Van De Wiele Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 10 10 20
Darren Corbett 9 9 18

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 30 30 60
Darren Corbett 27 27 54


Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Darren Corbett
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 4.67 2.00
Hooks / Round 5.00 3.33
Crosses / Round 8.33 2.33
Combinations / Round 5.67 1.67
Uppercuts / Round 7.00 2.67

Punches Landed / Round 30.67 12.00
Punches Missed / Round 37.33 34.67

Punching Accuracy 45.1% 25.7%

Total Number of Fouls 0 0

No cuts occured

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


Title Bout Cha

Preliminary 1
Naseem Hamed vs Nikolay Valuev

Fight info: Fusion Leisure Centre, London, England, 2012-04-12, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Mark Green, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fred Ucci (United States), Eugene Grant (United States) and Chris Wilson (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Naseem Hamed - Record: 1-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Nikolay Valuev - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:15 Hamed continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:24 Valuev wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hamed's defense. 0:0
0:31 Valuev takes a hard combination from Hamed 4:0
0:31 Nikolay Valuev is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:45 Hamed is protecting the body nicely as Valuev fails to score inside. 4:0
0:47 Hamed forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Valuev. 6:0
01:01 Hamed misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
01:10 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:0
01:14 Hamed is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:0
01:28 Hamed doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Valuev's head? 12:0
01:28 Valuev appears shaken by that punch! 12:0
01:45 The fighters are tied up. Valuev tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 12:0
01:54 Referee Green separates the two... 12:0
02:03 Valuev moves to the center of the Ring taunting Hamed with his hands by his sides. 12:0
02:23 Valuev's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 12:0
02:27 Hamed has Valuev trapped in the right neutral corner... 12:0
02:31 Hamed fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 12:0
02:33 A cross to body by Valuev gets through. 12:2
02:47 Valuev fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:2
02:56 The action is back at ring center. 12:2
03:00 Green tries to separate the boxers but Valuev has a vice-like grip on Hamed. 12:2
03:00 Green separates them. 12:2
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 13:2

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Valuev has Hamed trapped! 0:0
0:10 Valuev finds an opening in Hamed's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 0:3
0:19 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad was really animated in Hamed's corner and Naseem Hamed was nodding in agreement. 0:3
0:20 Hamed lands two hard body shots that made Valuev grunt. 3:3
0:34 "The Prince" Hamed drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:3
0:34 Valuev was stunned by that blow! 7:3
0:44 Nikolay Valuev has Hamed blocked in! 7:3
0:44 Hamed eats a short cross from Valuev amd backs away. 7:5
0:53 Valuev has Hamed pinned! 7:5
0:58 Hamed is trying to free his gloves from under Valuev's gloves. 7:5
01:07 Green pries them apart. 7:5
01:21 Oh!!! Hamed unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:5
01:21 Valuev is staggered... 12:5
01:30 Hamed doesn't have to look for Valuev this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:5
01:33 Hamed slides into a neutral corner... 12:5
01:38 Valuev misses with that combination. 12:5
01:44 Hamed lands a strong cross! 16:5
01:44 That punch may have stunned Valuev momentarily. 16:5
01:56 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Valuev is scoring more than Hamed. 18:8
02:07 Valuev slides into the corner... 18:8
02:07 Hamed throws the cross and scores to the head of Valuev. 20:8
02:18 Hamed scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Nikolay Valuev in the throat. That has to be painful. 23:8
02:37 Hamed's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 23:8
02:52 Valuev is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 23:8
02:55 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Hamed. 26:8
03:00 Nikolay Valuev telegraphed that shot and Hamed ducks under it easily. 26:8
03:00 Valuev shows Hamed his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 27:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:14 Valuev misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:25 Naseem Hamed slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:29 Naseem Hamed usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Valuev tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:31 Hamed pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 3:0
0:41 Valuev snakes the jab through Hamed's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 3:2
0:53 Some good body work by Valuev but not much on those punches. 3:4
01:09 The fighters are back at ring center... 3:4
01:14 Valuev wings a big left hand at Hamed but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:4
01:21 Valuev gets in a hook to the body of Hamed. 3:6
01:45 Nikolay Valuev is clinching... Hamed is trying to free his gloves... They are under Valuev's arms... 3:6
01:54 Green separates the two... 3:6
02:01 Valuev bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 3:8
02:14 Nikolay Valuev seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:8
02:25 Valuev traps Hamed in the corner! 3:8
02:25 Valuev hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Hamed. 3:10
02:47 Hamed lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nikolay Valuev. 3:10
02:54 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:10
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 3 to a close. 4:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nikolay Valuev looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Hamed got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Valuev just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:13 * Green is telling Hamed to watch holding and hitting. 3:0
0:27 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:36 Valuev ends up behind Hamed as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 3:0
0:45 Valuev cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Naseem Hamed had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:0
0:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:0
01:00 Valuev throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Hamed. 3:3
01:09 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:3
01:13 Valuev brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:3
01:17 Valuev connects with a violent uppercut! 3:7
01:17 Hamed's knee almost touched the canvas... 3:7
01:26 As high as Hamed is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Valuev takes advantage of it. 3:7
01:39 Valuev fires and misses. 3:7
01:49 Valuev looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 3:9
02:09 Hamed plods forward. 3:9
02:20 Valuev misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:9
02:23 Hamed throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 5:9
02:37 Valuev is moving around the ring nicely. 5:9
02:47 Hamed scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 9:9
02:47 Valuev in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 10:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Valuev's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Hamed just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:13 Valuev was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:18 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:25 Valuev backs into the right corner. 4:0
0:29 Hamed works his way in and leans on Valuev... 4:0
0:34 Hamed uses his shoulder to force Valuev out of the clinch. 4:0
0:43 Valuev grabs Hamed's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Green has to force Valuev to let go. 4:0
0:48 Green has to break them apart. 4:0
0:57 Hamed scores with a quick hook to the head of Valuev after Valuev missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:0
01:06 Hamed winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Valuev. 6:3
01:19 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:3
01:19 There's the uppercut from Valuev. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:5
01:35 Valuev is challenging Hamed to fight him and quit clinching. 6:5
01:40 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:5
01:45 Valuev is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 6:7
01:58 Valuev is literally dancing circles around Hamed this round. 6:7
02:05 Valuev pins Hamed in the corner! 6:7
02:05 Valuev gets off a quick combination to the body 6:9
02:21 Valuev fires and misses. 6:9
02:23 Hamed doubles up to the body. He got Valuev's attention with those shots. 9:9
02:38 Hamed misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:9
02:41 Valuev fires a punch over the jab of Hamed and gets it in for points. 9:11
02:50 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 9:11
02:53 Valuev and Hamed are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Valuev having the edge. 11:14
03:00 Valuev misses wildly with the hook. 11:14
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Robert McCracken not only gave Valuev encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hamed. Now it's up to Valuev to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Naseem Hamed lets a quick hook go, catching Valuev moving in. 2:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:21 Nikolay Valuev backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:25 Hamed is stalking his opponent. 2:0
0:30 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 2:0
0:38 Hamed tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Valuev blocks it. 2:0
0:44 Valuev and Hamed clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 2:0
0:47 Hamed can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 4:0
01:01 Hamed just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Valuev with a sharp combination! 8:0
01:01 Valuev is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:0
01:10 Valuev is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:0
01:19 Hamed is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Nikolay Valuev. 8:0
01:32 Hamed is clinching... 8:0
01:37 Green moves them apart. 8:0
01:41 Both fighters move back to ring center. 8:0
01:46 Nikolay Valuev lands a devastating hook! 8:4
01:46 Hamed was shaken by that blow! 8:4
02:00 Valuev is off target with that combination. 8:4
02:03 Hamed lands a nice cross but Valuev turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 10:4
02:16 Hamed just misses with a huge shot as Valuev chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:4
02:19 Valuev slips in a jab to the body 10:6
02:35 Naseem Hamed is jockeying for position as he tries to force Valuev back into the corner. 10:6
02:40 Hamed pushes Nikolay Valuev away to give himself a little more space to work with. 10:6
02:47 Hamed lands a vicious hook! 14:6
02:47 Valuev is badly hurt! 14:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 16:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed 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
0:08 Whatever Eddie Mustafa Muhammad said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hamed has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:15 Green warns Valuev for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:19 Valuev finally lets go of Naseem Hamed. 0:0
0:19 Valuev doesn't have much left... 0:0
0:29 Valuev throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:52 Valuev usues his legs to avoid Hamed's punches. 0:0
01:04 Valuev tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
01:06 Valuev tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Hamed lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 3:0
01:15 Valuev is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
01:22 Hamed voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 3:0
01:27 Hamed lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Nikolay Valuev on the end of that punch. 5:0
01:39 Hamed retreats into the far left corner. 5:0
01:39 Valuev jolts Naseem Hamed with a hard jab. 5:3
01:51 The fighters are at ring center... 5:3
01:55 Valuev throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hamed but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:3
02:02 Naseem Hamed retreats into a neutral corner. 5:3
02:02 A nice combination to the body by Valuev. 5:6
02:11 Valuev delivers a cross to the nose of Hamed. 5:9
02:23 Hamed moves into a neutral corner. 5:9
02:27 Valuev fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:9
02:39 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 5:9
02:48 Valuev lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Naseem Hamed back on his heels. 5:12
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 6:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:10 Valuev backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:14 Hamed misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:0
0:16 Valuev lands the lead cross. 0:2
0:26 Nikolay Valuev moves into the near corner. 0:2
0:30 Hamed has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Valuev. 0:2
0:35 Green has to break the clinch. 0:2
0:46 Naseem Hamed is clinching. Green better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:2
0:51 Referee Green has to separate the two... 0:2
0:55 Hamed quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:2
01:02 Hamed shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Valuev flush! 4:2
01:02 Valuev was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:2
01:20 Hamed and Valuev are in a clinch, Green hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:2
01:24 Referee Green steps in to break it up. 4:2
01:29 Valuev is trapped in Hamed's corner... 4:2
01:33 Hamed drops the right hand flush on Valuev's chin! 8:2
01:33 Valuev appears to be stunned! 8:2
01:42 Hamed is keeping away from the ropes. 8:2
01:47 Green yells at the fighters to separate but Hamed and Valuev are a tangle of arms. 8:2
01:56 The Referee breaks it up... 8:2
02:01 Hamed has Valuev cornered! 8:2
02:05 Hamed lands a hard hook! 12:2
02:05 Valuev is reeling.. 12:2
02:25 Valuev frees himself from Hamed's clutches! They move to ring center now. 12:2
02:34 Nikolay Valuev is getting frustrated as Hamed continues to hold on to him. Valuev is punching Hamed's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Green pushes the fighters apart. 12:2
02:39 Green moves in to break the clinch. 12:2
02:48 Hamed is holding... 12:2
02:53 Now they break clean. 12:2
02:57 Hamed pins Valuev in the corner! 12:2
03:00 Hamed is just missing by a hair with his punches. 12:2
03:00 Naseem Hamed moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 12:3

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hamed looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Valuev traps Hamed's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Green breaks it up. 0:0
0:22 * The referee cautions Hamed about leaning on Valuev's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:40 Valuev fires a left hand that Hamed takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:47 Hamed steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:0
0:50 Hamed traps Valuev in the corner! 0:0
0:55 Hamed just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
01:01 Valuev lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
01:01 Hamed is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
01:13 Naseem Hamed is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
01:18 Hamed picks off the combination by Valuev. 0:4
01:25 Hamed landed a sharp combination that rocked Valuev back on his heels! 4:4
01:25 Valuev is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 4:4
01:38 Valuev voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:4
01:43 Nikolay Valuev is staying at the center of the ring. 4:4
01:48 He doesn't connect with the cross. 4:4
01:58 Nikolay Valuev has Hamed trapped! 4:4
02:03 Nikolay Valuev looks to work the body, but Hamed covers up nicely. 4:4
02:05 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Hamed blasts home a hook. 6:4
02:19 Valuev is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Hamed 6:4
02:24 Hamed seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
02:31 Valuev drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:9
02:31 Hamed was shaken by those blows! 6:9
02:44 Hamed does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Valuev's punches in close. 6:9
02:55 Valuev tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:9
03:00 Valuev is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 6:9
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:28 * A uppercut to the jaw has Valuev hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:0
0:30 Green brings his arm down over Nikolay Valuev as he begins the count... 6:0
0:30 1... 6:0
0:31 2... 6:0
0:32 Valuev is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 6:0
0:32 * Valuev is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Green. 6:0
0:32 Nikolay Valuev still looks unsteady, but Green allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 6:0
0:32 Nikolay Valuev is definitely in trouble. Hamed needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 6:0
0:45 Hamed leaves the jab just short. 6:0
0:56 Hamed fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:0
01:12 Valuev does a great job of moving as Hamed tries to work inside. 6:0
01:23 Hamed's misses as Valuev backpedals away. 6:0
01:34 Hamed can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:0
01:40 Valuev is blocked in his own corner... 6:0
01:45 Hamed can't score with short uppercut inside. Valuev got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:0
01:56 Hamed tries to drop the right hand over the top but Valuev ducks under it. 6:0
02:11 Green has to pull the fighters away from each other as Valuev locks up Hamed's arms. 6:0
02:16 Green separates the two fighters. 6:0
02:22 Valuev has Hamed trapped! 6:0
02:27 Valuev grabs and holds Hamed... 6:0
02:31 Green breaks them up... 6:0
02:41 Apparently Valuev feels it's a good strategy to hug Hamed and force Green to come separate them. 6:0
02:50 Valuev and Hamed each take a step back. 6:0
02:54 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:0
03:00 Valuev has his arms wrapped around Hamed... Now they separate. 6:0
03:00 Valuev pushes Hamed away. 6:0
03:00 Hamed appears to have this fight under control. 6:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 6:1

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hamed and Valuev leave their corners. 0:0
0:20 Hamed muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:25 Valuev got some great advice from Robert McCracken between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:0
0:26 Hamed slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:26 Nikolay Valuev throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Hamed's jaw. 0:2
0:40 Valuev bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 0:4
0:54 Valuev lets his hands go inside, but Hamed protects his body well. 0:4
01:05 Nikolay Valuev grabs Hamed again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:4
01:10 Hamed works his way free! 0:4
01:17 Hamed tries to clinch, but Valuev shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 0:6
01:31 Valuev whiffs with the cross. 0:6
01:40 Hamed appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:6
01:44 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:6
01:44 Valuev scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:8
01:48 Valuev is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 0:8
02:01 Hamed tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Nikolay Valuev. 0:8
02:08 Valuev fires a shot, but it glances off Hamed's shoulder. 0:8
02:15 Hamed backs into a neutral corner. 0:8
02:19 Valuev grabs Hamed. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:8
02:24 Valuev shoves Naseem Hamed away. 0:8
02:33 Hamed tries to muscle inside but Valuev clinches him. 0:8
02:42 * Valuev is using that shoulder like a third arm and Green is letting him know he better clean it up. 0:8
02:56 Valuev moves into a neutral corner. 0:8
03:00 Hamed lands a wicked uppercut! 4:8
03:00 That's the punch Hamed hoped to land! Valuev looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 11, forcing Green to step in. 5:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 Robert McCracken was extremely upbeat during the break with Valuev providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Green is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
0:19 * Referee Green taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Hamed. 0:0
0:28 Hamed is losing his legs... 0:0
0:33 Hamed is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:33 That straight cross from Valuev tagged Hamed. He came right up the middle with that punch. 0:3
0:51 Valuev misses wildly with the Hook. 0:3
0:53 Valuev takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:3
01:10 Valuev misses with that combination. 2:3
01:22 Valuev cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hamed had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:3
01:34 Valuev is holding on to Hamed. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:3
01:38 Hamed tries to get free... Here comes Green to break them up... 2:3
01:44 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:3
01:44 Hamed digs two shots to the body and then rips Valuev with a short uppercut on the inside. 5:3
02:02 Hamed lands a hard cross! 9:3
02:02 Valuev was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 9:3
02:11 Valuev has Naseem Hamed blocked in! 9:3
02:16 Naseem Hamed picks off the jab thrown by Valuev. 9:3
02:23 Valuev is forced into his own corner... 9:3
02:23 Hamed and Valuev go toe to toe with Hamed getting the better of it. 12:5
02:41 Valuev misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:5
02:55 Valuev misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:5
03:00 That was a violent straight left by Hamed! 17:5
03:00 Valuev is suddenly in trouble! 17:5
03:00 Hamed seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 16:5

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Michael Buffer is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Fred Ucci, United States scores the bout 115 to 113

Eugene Grant, United States scores the bout 116 to 111

Chris Wilson, United States scores the bout 114 to 113

And your winner by unanimous decision Naseem Hamed!!!


Score Cards

Fred Ucci Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 115
Nikolay Valuev 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 10 9 113

Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 116
Nikolay Valuev 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 8 10 9 111

Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 114
Nikolay Valuev 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 10 9 113

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Naseem Hamed 30 30 27 29 27 30 27 30 28 30 27 30 345
Nikolay Valuev 27 27 30 29 30 27 30 27 29 24 30 27 337


Statistics
Categories Naseem Hamed Nikolay Valuev
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 4.33 3.75
Hooks / Round 4.67 3.25
Crosses / Round 3.83 3.25
Combinations / Round 4.75 3.17
Uppercuts / Round 3.08 2.67

Punches Landed / Round 20.67 16.08
Punches Missed / Round 40.67 57.75

Punching Accuracy 33.7% 21.8%

Total Number of Fouls 3 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 3 1


No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 4 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 0

Preliminary 2
Roberto Duran vs Primo Carnera

Fight info: Sports Palace, Rome, Italy, 2012-04-12, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Julio Alvarado, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tommy Kaczmarek (United States), Steve Corbo (United States) and Chuck Giampa (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Primo Carnera - Record: 1-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Benton - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:11 Carnera's misses as Roberto Duran backpedals away. 0:0
0:31 Primo Carnera tries to drop the right hand over the top but Roberto Duran ducks under it. 0:0
0:38 The cross scores for Carnera. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:2
0:51 Carnera and Duran go toe to toe with Carnera getting the better of it. 2:5
01:16 Primo Carnera tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:5
01:27 He fires a solid combination. 2:7
01:40 He just comes up short with the combination. 2:7
01:52 Carnera shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:9
02:13 Oh!!! Carnera unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:13
02:13 Roberto Duran looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:13
02:22 As high as Duran is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Carnera takes advantage of it. 2:13
02:30 Considering the clinch Duran has on Carnera it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Carnera pushes him away. 2:13
02:35 Alvarado pries them apart. 2:13
02:44 Carnera misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:13
02:56 Carnera swings...and misses. 2:13
02:58 Duran lands a flurry to the ribs of Carnera. 4:13
03:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could very well turn out to be a mismatch. 3:14

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 George Benton was really animated in Carnera's corner and Carnera was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:14 Duran throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:20 Dennie Mancini was livid with Duran after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:22 Duran gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:0
0:36 Carnera frees himself from Duran's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:0
0:53 Duran misses with that punch. 2:0
01:00 Primo Carnera seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 2:0
01:11 Duran takes a heavy cross downstairs. 2:4
01:11 Roberto Duran is reeling.. 2:4
01:23 Duran lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Carnera to take a half step backwards. 5:4
01:37 Duran slips in a jab to the body 7:4
02:03 Roberto Duran is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:4
02:11 Both men look to measure one another. 7:4
02:23 Carnera lands a stinging jab. 7:6
02:33 Duran slides into his own corner... 7:6
02:37 Primo Carnera continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 7:6
02:42 Those were mostly arm punches from Duran but several got through. 9:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 2. 11:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Dennie Mancini said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Duran has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:22 Duran wings a big left hand at Carnera but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:25 Carnera scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:37 Duran backs into the right corner. 0:2
0:42 Carnera lands a devastating hook! 0:6
0:42 Duran looks shaken! 0:6
0:51 Duran is trapped in the corner... 0:6
0:55 Carnera is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:6
01:05 Duran moves into the right corner. 0:6
01:10 Carnera lands a solid uppercut! 0:10
01:10 Duran is clutching his side! 0:10
01:26 Alvarado yells at the fighters to separate but Carnera and Duran are a tangle of arms. 0:10
01:35 Primo Carnera uses his shoulder to force Duran out of the clinch. 0:10
01:51 Carnera lets his hands go inside, but Duran protects his body well. 0:10
01:58 Carnera wallops Duran with a cross to the liver! 0:13
02:11 Primo Carnera is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Roberto Duran. 0:13
02:21 Carnera wraps up Duran. 0:13
02:33 Alvarado separates the two... 0:13
02:37 Primo Carnera steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:13
02:44 Duran pins Primo Carnera in the corner! 0:13
02:44 Duran lands a rapier like jab to the head of Carnera 2:13
03:00 Duran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:13
03:00 Alvarado motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 2:13

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Duran has Carnera cornered! 0:0
0:17 Roberto Duran just misses with a huge shot as Carnera chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:24 Carnera lands a solid uppercut! 0:4
0:24 Duran looks shaken! 0:4
0:28 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:4
0:33 Primo Carnera is trapped in Duran's corner... 0:4
0:37 There's a hard shot off the top of Carnera's head! 5:4
0:37 Duran just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 5:4
0:52 Duran lands a devastating cross! 9:4
0:52 Carnera is suddenly in trouble! 9:4
01:09 Carnera misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:4
01:15 Duran scores with a winging right! Carnera's head snapped back violently with that punch! 13:4
01:15 Primo Carnera is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 13:4
01:29 Carnera dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Duran back on his heels! 13:8
01:29 How is Duran standing after that? 13:8
01:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 13:8
01:41 The fighters are back at ring center... 13:8
01:45 Duran throws a crushing right to Carnera's jaw! 17:8
01:45 That blast sent Carnera reeling into the ropes! 17:8
01:54 Duran lands a nice cross but Carnera turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 19:8
02:11 Carnera doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Duran's head? 19:12
02:11 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Duran is trying to hang on... 19:12
02:32 Carnera backs into a neutral corner. 19:12
02:32 Duran rocks Primo Carnera with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 22:12
02:48 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Carnera with a sharp combination! 26:12
02:48 Carnera is out on his feet after that violent combination! 26:12
03:00 Duran looks to work the body, but Carnera covers up nicely. 26:12
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 27:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 George Benton seemed to pump up Carnera between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Carnera's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:20 Duran connects with a violent combination! 5:2
0:20 Carnera seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 5:2
0:29 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:2
0:32 Duran snakes the jab through Carnera's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:2
0:46 Duran shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Carnera flush! 11:2
0:46 Duran sent Carnera reeling with that punch! 11:2
01:03 Carnera wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Duran's defense. 11:2
01:19 * Duran drives home a brutal cross to Primo Carnera's head and down he goes!!! 11:2
01:21 Alvarado crouches over Carnera and begins to count.. 17:2
01:21 1... 17:2
01:22 The count is at 2 as Primo Carnera struggles to his knees. 17:2
01:23 3... 17:2
01:23 * Carnera is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 17:2
01:23 The fight will continue as Alvarado appears satisfied that Carnera is OK. 17:2
01:23 Duran has Carnera reeling. Duran can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 17:2
01:32 Duran has Carnera trapped! 17:2
01:36 Duran is giving Carnera a lot of side-to-side movement. 17:2
01:41 Duran has Carnera blocked in! 17:2
01:41 Duran scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 19:2
01:41 Duran knows that Carnera is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Carnera. 19:2
01:59 * Duran lands a hard uppercut to the head and Primo Carnera is down!! 19:2
02:01 Alvarado points Duran to a neutral corner and begins the count over Carnera... 26:2
02:01 1... 26:2
02:02 2... 26:2
02:03 3... 26:2
02:04 4... 26:2
02:05 5... 26:2
02:05 * Carnera still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Alvarado is taking a long look at him. 26:2
02:05 Alvarado is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 26:2
02:05 Carnera was stopped cold by that punch! Duran has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 26:2
02:09 Alvarado surely can't let this go on much longer, Primo Carnera is taking a pounding! 26:2
02:13 Duran has "The Ambling Alp" pinned! 26:2
02:18 Roberto Duran is literally dancing circles around Carnera this round. 26:2
02:31 * Roberto Duran lands a powerful hook to Carnera's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 26:2
02:34 Alvarado begins the count over Carnera as Duran moves to a neutral corner.. 35:2
02:34 1... 35:2
02:35 2... 35:2
02:36 3... 35:2
02:37 4... 35:2
02:38 5... 35:2
02:39 6... 35:2
02:40 7... 35:2
02:41 8... 35:2
02:41 * Primo Carnera's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 35:2
02:41 Alvarado looks into Carnera eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 35:2
02:41 Duran probably can't finish Carnera this round as time winds down, but He should carry this momentum into the next round. 35:2
02:50 * Duran throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Carnera drops to one knee and will take the count! 35:2
02:52 Alvarado begins counting... 43:2
02:52 1... 43:2
02:53 2... 43:2
02:54 3... 43:2
02:55 4... 43:2
02:56 5... 43:2
02:57 6... 43:2
02:58 7... 43:2
02:59 Carnera is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 8. 43:2
03:00 9... 43:2
03:00 10! 43:2
03:00 * And the referee signals an end to the fight as the corner men of Carnera jump into the ring to help their fallen fighter! Duran has won this fight by KO in the 5th! 43:2

Fight Result

Let's go to Pat Harker for the call...

The winner by knockout at the end of Round 5 is...

Roberto Duran!


Score Cards

Tommy Kaczmarek Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 9 9 9 10 37
Primo Carnera 10 10 10 9 39

Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 10 38
Primo Carnera 10 9 10 9 38

Chuck Giampa Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 10 38
Primo Carnera 10 9 10 9 38

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roberto Duran 27 29 27 30 113
Primo Carnera 30 28 30 27 115


Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Primo Carnera
Knockdowns scored 4 0

Jabs / Round 5.20 4.60
Hooks / Round 4.00 2.80
Crosses / Round 6.20 6.60
Combinations / Round 7.20 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 4.60

Punches Landed / Round 27.00 21.60
Punches Missed / Round 35.60 40.60

Punching Accuracy 43.1% 34.7%

Total Number of Fouls 0 0

No cuts occured

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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5

Support Bout
Julio Cesar Chavez vs Miguel Angel Cotto

Fight info: Coliseo Hector Sola Bezares, Caguas, Puerto Rico, 2012-04-12, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Gelasio Perez Huerta, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Camponeschi (United States), Don O'Neil (United States) and Joel Dovenbarger (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Billy Giles - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Miguel Angel Cotto - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:11 That hook to the body from Cotto had some power behind it. 0:3
0:20 As high as Chavez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Cotto takes advantage of it. 0:3
0:28 Chavez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Cotto back on his heels! 4:3
0:28 Cotto was shaken by those blows! 4:3
0:42 Chavez wraps up Cotto... Neither fighter will break... 4:3
0:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:3
0:56 Cotto is moving around the ring nicely. 4:3
01:12 Cotto misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:3
01:14 Chavez flicks a lead right to the head of Miguel Angel Cotto. 6:3
01:28 Cotto lands a strong hook! 6:7
01:28 Julio Cesar Chavez is reeling.. 6:7
01:46 Cotto circles around the ring. 6:7
01:54 Cotto lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Julio Cesar Chavez back on his heels. 6:10
02:15 Chavez just comes up short with the combination. 6:10
02:22 Miguel Angel Cotto is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:10
02:29 Chavez is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Cotto can't throw punches, I guess. 6:10
02:38 Perez Huerta separates the two fighters. 6:10
02:46 Chavez lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 8:10
02:56 Cotto lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:12
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 8:13

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:05 Jeff Mayweather seemed to pump up Cotto between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Cotto slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:21 Cotto is protecting the body nicely as Chavez fails to score inside. 0:0
0:27 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:34 Chavez takes a hard combination from Cotto 0:5
0:34 Julio Cesar Chavez was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:5
0:43 Both fighters miss, now Cotto follows up with a solid hook to the body of Cotto! 0:8
0:43 Cotto wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:8
0:56 Cotto tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:8
01:03 Cotto gets in a short cross to the body. 0:10
01:03 Cotto stunned Chavez with that last shot and Cotto's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 0:10
01:16 Cotto is literally dancing circles around Chavez this round. 0:10
01:29 Cotto is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Chavez. 0:10
01:38 Miguel Angel Cotto is holding on to Chavez. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:10
01:47 Perez Huerta moves them apart. 0:10
01:54 Cotto plants a cross on Chavez's rib cage. 0:12
02:11 Miguel Angel Cotto doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:12
02:18 Cotto doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Chavez. 0:15
02:23 Chavez suddenly has some swelling around this left eye. 0:15
02:32 Look out! That was a straight right by Cotto! 0:20
02:32 Chavez appears shaken by that punch! 0:20
02:42 Chavez fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:20
02:56 Chavez will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:20
03:00 * Chavez is told to quit head butting by Perez Huerta. 2:20
03:00 * Perez Huerta is deducting a point from Chavez who was already losing the round! 2:20
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Perez Huerta to step in. 1:22

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Julio Cesar Chavez looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Chavez lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:12 Cotto is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:21 Cotto's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:26 Chavez bulls his way inside, pushing Cotto up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 4:0
0:50 Chavez grabs Cotto's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Perez Huerta has to force Chavez to let go. 4:0
0:59 * Cotto is told to watch hitting on the break by Perez Huerta 4:0
01:13 Chavez feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Cotto's chin. 6:0
01:30 Miguel Angel Cotto usues his legs to avoid Chavez's punches. 6:0
01:41 Cotto connects with an uppercut to the head of Chavez. 6:2
02:00 Cotto scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:6
02:00 Chavez is clutching his side! 6:6
02:05 The swelling around Chavez's left eye is worsening. 6:6
02:13 Some nice infighting ends with Cotto getting an uppercut in. 6:8
02:29 Chavez scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 9:8
02:38 Chavez doesn't have to look for Cotto this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:8
02:45 Chavez connects with a violent cross! 13:8
02:45 Cotto looks like he was hurt by that punch! 13:8
03:00 Cotto is trying to free his gloves from under Chavez's gloves. 13:8
03:00 Perez Huerta steps in and breaks it up. 13:8
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 13:8

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
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Chavez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Chavez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 * Ouch, I felt that one Cotto is being warned by Perez Huerta to watch the low blows. 0:2
0:29 That was a violent straight right by Chavez! 4:2
0:29 Cotto is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:2
0:43 Miguel Angel Cotto traps Chavez's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Perez Huerta breaks it up. 4:2
0:52 Perez Huerta has to break them apart. 4:2
0:57 Cotto eats a jab from Chavez 6:2
01:06 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:2
01:10 Chavez pumps the jab into the face of Cotto. 9:2
01:30 No one is going to confuse Chavez with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 9:2
01:36 Cotto connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 9:5
01:51 Cotto lets a quick hook go, catching Chavez moving in. 9:7
01:55 Chavez's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 9:7
02:05 Chavez ambles toward Cotto. 9:7
02:15 Chavez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 9:7
02:17 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Cotto can land a solid one. 9:9
02:27 A sizzling cross from Chavez finds it's mark. 12:9
02:41 Chavez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Cotto flush! 16:9
02:41 Cotto is reeling after that shot! 16:9
02:50 A solid right hand scores for Cotto. 16:12
03:00 Chavez telegraphed that shot and Cotto ducks under it easily. 16:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 17:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Billy Giles was really animated in Chavez's corner and Chavez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Chavez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Chavez still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Chavez wraps up Cotto. 0:0
0:24 Perez Huerta breaks them up... 0:0
0:33 Julio Cesar Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:35 Cotto scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:2
0:59 Chavez lands a crushing hook! 4:2
0:59 Cotto seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:2
01:13 Julio Cesar Chavez lands a strong uppercut! 8:2
01:13 That blast sent Cotto reeling into the ropes! 8:2
01:31 Chavez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Cotto. 8:2
01:37 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:2
01:45 Chavez plods forward. 8:2
01:49 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 8:2
01:55 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 8:2
02:04 OH! Chavez landed the big hook flush! 12:2
02:04 Cotto is gasping for air!! 12:2
02:25 Cotto lands a hard uppercut! 12:7
02:25 Chavez's knee almost touched the canvas... 12:7
02:38 Chavez lands a hard hook! 16:7
02:38 Cotto is hurt! 16:7
02:52 Chavez just misses with a huge shot as Cotto chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 16:7
02:59 Chavez takes a heavy hook downstairs. 16:11
02:59 Chavez was stunned by that blow! 16:11
03:00 The increased swelling around the left eye of Chavez is fast becoming a hindurance. 16:11
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 17:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Jeff Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Cotto providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Chavez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Cotto ties up Chavez... 0:0
0:22 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:34 Chavez lands a devastating uppercut! 4:0
0:34 And Cotto's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:47 * Perez Huerta steps in and admonishes Chavez for hitting below the belt. 7:0
01:06 Chavez unleashes a flurry of punches, but Cotto answers right back. 9:2
01:15 Cotto is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 9:2
01:23 Perez Huerta tries to separate the boxers but Chavez has a vice-like grip on Cotto. 9:2
01:27 Perez Huerta separates the two... 9:2
01:36 Chavez lands a solid cross! 13:2
01:36 Chavez has Cotto in trouble after that punch! 13:2
01:50 Chavez has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Miguel Angel Cotto. 13:2
01:54 Perez Huerta has to break the clinch. 13:2
02:04 Chavez whiffs with the jab. 13:2
02:11 Cotto really buried that punch into Chavez's ribs. 13:6
02:11 Chavez looks shaken! 13:6
02:15 Chavez's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 13:6
02:28 A nice combination to the body by Cotto. 13:9
02:42 Chavez's misses as Cotto backpedals away. 13:9
02:44 Cotto lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 13:11
02:49 Chavez seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 13:11
02:53 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 13:11
03:00 Chavez lets his hands go inside, but Cotto protects his body well. 13:11
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 13:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Jeff Mayweather knows Cotto lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Chavez is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Perez Huerta warns Miguel Angel Cotto for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:18 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:18 Cotto's tank is just about on empty. 0:0
0:27 Cotto's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:38 Cotto misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:40 Chavez fires a punch over the jab of Miguel Angel Cotto and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:52 Cotto lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:2
01:11 A hard jab to the stomach makes Cotto gasp!! 5:2
01:29 Miguel Angel Cotto lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chavez. 5:2
01:35 Chavez lands a crushing cross! 9:2
01:35 Cotto was stunned by that blow! 9:2
01:52 Cotto lands a wicked uppercut! 9:6
01:52 That blow connected solidly to the head of Chavez and he is stunned! 9:6
02:09 Chavez works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:6
02:18 Cotto fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:6
02:20 Chavez mauls Cotto inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 12:6
02:30 Cotto is blocked in his own corner... 12:6
02:30 Those were mostly arm punches from Chavez but several got through. 14:6
02:46 Cotto drops the right hand flush on Chavez's chin! 14:10
02:46 Chavez takes a step back, obviously hurt! 14:10
02:50 Chavez's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 14:10
03:00 Chavez can't score with short uppercut inside. Cotto got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:10
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Chavez and Cotto really went at it. 15:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Chavez'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
0:07 Chavez lands the lead cross. 2:0
0:16 Jeff Mayweather not only gave Cotto encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Julio Cesar Chavez. Now it's up to Cotto to implement it. 2:0
0:21 Chavez is clinching... 2:0
0:30 Referee Perez Huerta has to separate the two... 2:0
0:35 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
0:44 * Cotto lands a violent hook and Julio Cesar Chavez is down!!! Wow he hit the deck like a marionette whose strings had been cut away. 2:0
0:47 Perez Huerta moves into position over Julio Cesar Chavez and begins the count 2:8
0:47 1... 2:8
0:48 Chavez is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 2 but he is badly hurt. 2:8
0:49 3... 2:8
0:50 4... 2:8
0:51 5... 2:8
0:52 6... 2:8
0:53 7... 2:8
0:53 * Chavez is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Cotto. 2:8
0:53 Perez Huerta is looking at Chavez closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 2:8
0:53 Cotto has hurt Chavez early in the round. Julio Cesar Chavez is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 2:8
01:06 Cotto fires and misses. 2:8
01:13 Miguel Angel Cotto has Julio Cesar Chavez trapped in the far left neutral corner... 2:8
01:17 Chavez picks off the cross by Cotto. 2:8
01:28 Chavez does a great job smothering Cotto's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:8
01:39 Cotto lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chavez. 2:8
01:54 Cotto tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Chavez blocks it. 2:8
02:01 Cotto moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:10
02:10 Cotto tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:12
02:15 Julio Cesar Chavez is starting to fatigue... 2:12
02:24 Cotto tries to drop the right hand over the top but Chavez ducks under it. 2:12
02:31 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:12
02:38 Cotto backs into the left corner. 2:12
02:38 Chavez lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 4:12
02:53 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:12
03:00 Julio Cesar Chavez pushes Miguel Angel Cotto away. 4:12
03:00 Cotto appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:12
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. 3:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Cotto got some great advice from Jeff Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Chavez'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 Chavez lands a smashing hook! 5:0
0:13 Cotto is reeling.. 5:0
0:26 Cotto just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:0
0:26 Those punches hurt Cotto and he looks to hang on. 9:0
0:35 The fighters are at ring center... 9:0
0:39 Chavez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Cotto's defense. 9:0
0:50 Chavez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 14:0
0:50 Cotto was shaken by those blows! 14:0
0:59 Chavez lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 16:0
0:59 Chavez senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 16:0
01:12 Chavez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 16:0
01:22 Chavez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Cotto had his elbows tucked in nicely. 16:0
01:34 That punch actually went behind Cotto's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Chavez. 16:0
01:45 Chavez looks to work the body, but Cotto covers up nicely. 16:0
01:56 Chavez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Cotto with a sharp combination! 21:0
01:56 That's the shot Chavez hoped to land! Cotto looks bad after that series of blows. 21:0
02:01 Chavez doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 21:0
02:21 Chavez scores with a tremendous left! 25:0
02:21 Cotto appears to have been staggered by that punch... 25:0
02:35 Chavez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Cotto. 25:0
02:47 Chavez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 25:0
02:59 Julio Cesar Chavez has his arms wrapped around Cotto... Now they separate. 25:0
03:00 Chavez and Cotto each take a step back. 25:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 26:0

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotto and Chavez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Chavez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Billy Giles's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Chavez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Chavez and Cotto are in a clinch, Perez Huerta hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:18 Chavez finally lets go of Cotto. 0:0
0:30 There's a straight right by Chavez! 4:0
0:30 Cotto is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:0
0:47 Miguel Angel Cotto pummels Chavez, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 4:5
0:47 That's the punch Cotto hoped to land! Chavez looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:5
0:51 Chavez's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:5
01:01 Chavez misses wildly with the hook. 4:5
01:08 And Chavez tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Cotto! 4:10
01:08 Chavez is suddenly in trouble! 4:10
01:12 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 4:10
01:17 Cotto backs into his own corner... 4:10
01:17 Chavez throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 7:10
01:26 Julio Cesar Chavez doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 10:10
01:47 He lands a vicious cross! 14:10
01:47 Cotto's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:10
02:00 Apparently Chavez feels it's a good strategy to hug Cotto and force Perez Huerta to come separate them. 14:10
02:05 Chavez uses his shoulder to force Cotto out of the clinch. 14:10
02:14 Chavez swings...and misses. 14:10
02:16 Cotto slips inside and lands a hook. 14:12
02:31 Maybe they ought to nickname Chavez "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 14:12
02:43 Cotto works his way free! 14:12
02:52 Chavez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Cotto's head? 18:12
02:52 Cotto is dazed and he is in trouble!! 18:12
03:00 Chavez traps Cotto in the corner! 18:12
03:00 Miguel Angel Cotto comes in low. Chavez puts a headlock on him. Perez Huerta knocks Chavez's arm off Miguel Angel Cotto's head. 18:12
03:00 Referee Perez Huerta separates the two... 18:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 18:12

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it's obvious that Cotto is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Chavez'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
0:07 Chavez scores with a big right hand. That shot got Cotto's attention. 3:0
0:16 Chavez pins Miguel Angel Cotto in the corner! 3:0
0:21 Chavez cranks up the hook and connects to Cotto's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 7:0
0:21 That punch has Cotto staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 7:0
0:33 Julio Cesar Chavez pins Cotto in the corner! 7:0
0:38 Julio Cesar Chavez misses wildly with the Hook. 7:0
0:44 It's a sweet uppercut by Cotto! He snapped Chavez's head straight back with that punch! 7:4
0:44 That punch may have stunned Julio Cesar Chavez momentarily. 7:4
01:00 Cotto misses with that cross. 7:4
01:08 Cotto moves into the upper left corner. 7:4
01:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 7:4
01:17 Perez Huerta separates them. 7:4
01:24 Chavez blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 10:4
01:38 Oh!!! Chavez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 14:4
01:38 Cotto was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 14:4
01:50 Chavez has Cotto cornered! 14:4
01:54 Chavez smothers Cotto's attack with a clinch! 14:4
02:03 Cotto pushes Chavez away. 14:4
02:13 Miguel Angel Cotto pins Chavez's arms. Now they move apart. 14:4
02:17 Perez Huerta has to separate the two... 14:4
02:27 Chavez is holding... 14:4
02:31 Perez Huerta moves in to break the clinch. 14:4
02:40 Chavez just can't find the range with that uppercut. 14:4
02:47 Cotto is trapped in the corner... 14:4
02:52 Chavez lands a solid cross! 18:4
02:52 Cotto looks shaken! 18:4
03:00 Cotto retreats into the near corner. 18:4
03:00 Cotto does a great job of moving as Chavez tries to work inside. 18:4
03:00 Round 11 ends with the sound of the bell. 18:3

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Billy Giles said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Chavez has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Chavez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Chavez still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Chavez tries to muscle inside but Cotto clinches him. 0:0
0:22 Perez Huerta is shouting at Cotto to break! 0:0
0:32 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:40 Cotto can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:51 * A cross to the jaw has Cotto hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:0
0:54 Perez Huerta begins the count... 9:0
0:54 1... 9:0
0:55 2... 9:0
0:56 3... 9:0
0:57 4... 9:0
0:58 5... 9:0
0:59 6... 9:0
01:00 7... 9:0
01:01 8... 9:0
01:01 * Cotto is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 9:0
01:01 Perez Huerta motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 9:0
01:01 Cotto suddenly looks very vulnerable. Chavez can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 9:0
01:10 Cotto retreats into a neutral corner. 9:0
01:19 * Chavez rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Cotto and Cotto tastes the canvas here in Round 12! 9:0
01:21 The count starts... 16:0
01:21 1... 16:0
01:22 2... 16:0
01:23 3... 16:0
01:24 4... 16:0
01:25 5... 16:0
01:26 6... 16:0
01:26 * Cotto gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 16:0
01:26 Perez Huerta is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 16:0
01:26 Chavez has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 16:0
01:35 Chavez snakes the jab through Cotto's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 18:0
01:35 Chavez must sense that he's got Cotto just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 18:0
01:48 Chavez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 18:0
01:55 Chavez throws the hook and connects. 20:0
01:55 Miguel Angel Cotto is definitely in trouble. Chavez needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 20:0
02:03 Cotto slides into his own corner... 20:0
02:03 Chavez launches a strong uppercut that connects to Cotto's jaw. 23:0
02:03 Chavez stunned Cotto. Chavez knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 23:0
02:17 Julio Cesar Chavez throws a flurry of punches but Cotto either blocks or slips them. 23:0
02:23 Cotto walks in to a glancing hook from Julio Cesar Chavez. 25:0
02:23 Chavez knows that Cotto is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Cotto. 25:0
02:32 Cotto moves into a neutral corner. 25:0
02:32 Cotto moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Chavez that stopped him in his tracks! 28:0
02:32 Cotto is in trouble. Chavez needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 28:0
02:37 * Perez Huerta has got to step in! Perez Huerta jumps in and is waving it off!! It's over! The winner by TKO here in round 12...Chavez! 28:0

Fight Result

Jimmy Lennon has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:38 mark in Round 12 is...

Julio Cesar Chavez!


Score Cards

Gary Camponeschi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 8 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 10 10 105
Miguel Angel Cotto 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 8 9 9 101

Don O'Neil Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 8 10 10 10 105
Miguel Angel Cotto 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 8 9 9 101

Joel Dovenbarger Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 8 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 10 10 104
Miguel Angel Cotto 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 8 9 9 103

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 28 24 30 28 30 30 30 24 30 30 30 314
Miguel Angel Cotto 29 30 27 29 27 28 27 30 24 27 27 305


Statistics
Categories Julio Cesar Chavez Miguel Angel Cotto
Knockdowns scored 2 1

Jabs / Round 4.00 3.42
Hooks / Round 8.08 3.58
Crosses / Round 5.92 4.33
Combinations / Round 5.42 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 5.50 3.50

Punches Landed / Round 28.92 18.33
Punches Missed / Round 66.83 36.08

Punching Accuracy 30.2% 33.7%

Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Low Blow 1 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Head Butting 1

Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 2

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 2
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 4 / 2
Protect Cut 0 /

Co-Feature
Bernard Hopkins vs Winky Wright

Fight info: Stardust, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2012-04-12, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Ackerman (United States), Alfred Asaro (France) and Esa Lehtosaari (Finland), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Spider Kelly - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
In the blue corner: Winky Wright - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Jack Blackburn - Cut Man: Charley Goldman

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:13 Hopkins goes straight at Winky Wright, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:26 Hopkins lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:26 That blast sent Wright reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:26 * And now Wright is bleeding from that last punch! 5:0
0:26 * Wright keeps wiping the blood from under his right eye with his glove. The cut shouldn't be bothering him that much. 5:0
0:26 It's only the first round and that cut will alter Wright's strategy. 5:0
0:39 Wright works free! He backs to ring center, with Hopkins following. 5:0
0:47 Wright shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 5:2
0:59 Hopkins hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Wright. 7:2
01:15 Hopkins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:2
01:18 Hopkins retreats into a neutral corner. 7:2
01:18 Winky Wright catches Hopkins with a nice cross. 7:5
01:28 The action is at ring center. 7:5
01:32 Hopkins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Winky Wright had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:5
01:39 Winky Wright takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 7:5
01:51 Wright is trying to free his gloves from under Hopkins's gloves. 7:5
01:56 Nady is shouting at Hopkins to break! 7:5
02:03 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 7:5
02:11 Hopkins is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Wright a decent target to shoot for. 7:5
02:24 Hopkins moves into a neutral corner. 7:5
02:28 Wright is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:5
02:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 7:5
02:38 Hopkins pins Winky Wright's arms. Now they move apart. 7:5
02:42 Nady separates the two... 7:5
02:47 Both fighters take a half-step back. 7:5
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Whatever Jack Blackburn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Wright has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Wright has the cut under the right eye under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:07 Wright is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 0:2
0:21 Hopkins misses wildly with the hook. 0:2
0:28 Wright backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:33 Hopkins just comes up short with the cross. 0:2
0:49 Hopkins lands a vicious cross! 4:2
0:49 Wright looks shaken! 4:2
01:05 Hopkins ambles toward Wright. 4:2
01:10 Wright retreats into the right corner. 4:2
01:15 Hopkins pins Wright's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:2
01:24 Referee Nady has to separate the two... 4:2
01:28 Wright backs into his own corner... 4:2
01:28 Hopkins and Wright swap blows with neither taking a step back. 6:4
01:43 Wright misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:4
01:57 Wright lands a crushing uppercut! 6:8
01:57 Wright just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:8
02:07 Hopkins backs into the far corner. 6:8
02:12 Wright is holding Hopkins tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 6:8
02:21 Wright shoves Hopkins away. 6:8
02:25 A straight cross from Hopkins gets through Wright's guard. 8:8
02:39 Hopkins slides into his own corner... 8:8
02:39 Wright fires a solid combination. 8:10
02:48 Wright moves into the right corner. 8:10
02:48 Hopkins snakes the jab through Wright's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:10
02:58 Hopkins gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 12:10
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 13:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Wright throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:23 Hopkins lets a quick hook go, catching Wright moving in. 2:0
0:37 Hopkins has Wright trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 2:0
0:41 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:0
0:46 Hopkins pushes Wright away. 2:0
0:50 Wright has Hopkins cornered! 2:0
0:50 Wright lands a stinging jab. 2:2
01:07 Wright misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:2
01:09 Hopkins scores with consecutive blows to the body of Wright. 4:2
01:18 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:2
01:23 Hopkins muscles his way inside. 4:2
01:35 Hopkins fires and misses. 4:2
01:37 The fighters are tangled up inside. Wright has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:4
01:49 Wright has Hopkins trapped! 4:4
01:58 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:4
02:03 Watch Wright move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Hopkins off balance. 4:4
02:07 Both men look to measure one another. 4:4
02:12 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:4
02:16 Hopkins is trapped in Wright's corner... 4:4
02:16 Wright throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:6
02:32 Hopkins pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:6
02:37 Wright scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 4:8
02:53 Hopkins holds his arms up in disgust as Wright holds him around his waist. 4:8
02:58 Nady moves them apart. 4:8
03:00 Wright has Hopkins blocked in! 4:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wright looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Hopkins has Wright pinned! 0:0
0:14 Hopkins forces his way inside. 0:0
0:19 Wright slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:19 Great work to the body by Hopkins as he scores with both hands. 3:0
0:28 Bernard Hopkins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 3:0
0:28 Wright is forced into his own corner... 3:0
0:33 Hopkins charges Wright trying to get inside 3:0
0:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:41 Hopkins scores to the body with a jab 5:0
0:50 Hopkins lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 7:0
01:00 Hopkins is keeping away from the ropes. 7:0
01:05 Hopkins looks to work the body, but Wright covers up nicely. 7:0
01:20 Hopkins misses with that cross. 7:0
01:27 Wright steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:0
01:31 Winky Wright is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:2
01:45 Hide the china because Hopkins is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 7:2
01:52 Bernard Hopkins unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Wright's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 9:2
02:05 Hopkins fires and misses. 9:2
02:07 Upstairs and downstairs! Wright lands two quick blows and then moves away from Hopkins's counters. 9:4
02:20 Wright is trapped in the corner... 9:4
02:24 Hopkins drives that short hook into Wright's midsection! 14:4
02:24 Wright is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:4
02:41 Hopkins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 18:4
02:41 Wright is suddenly in trouble! 18:4
02:50 Hopkins rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 20:4
03:00 Hopkins knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 20:4
03:00 Round 4 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 22:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Wright's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:05 Charley Goldman seemed to pump up Wright between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Bernard Hopkins brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:25 Wright bounces off the ropes, challenging Hopkins to come get him. 0:0
0:35 Wright back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Bernard Hopkins. 0:0
0:40 Wright slides into the corner... 0:0
0:40 Hopkins fires a punch over the jab of Wright and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:51 Hopkins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
0:59 Wright has his arms wrapped around Hopkins... Now they separate. 2:0
01:04 Nady has to separate the two... 2:0
01:30 That was a violent straight right by Hopkins! 6:0
01:30 Wright was stunned by that blow! 6:0
01:39 Hopkins rips a cross to the stomach of Wright, but there was really no power behind it. 8:0
01:51 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 8:0
01:55 Bernard Hopkins lands a hard hook! 12:0
01:55 Wright is reeling.. 12:0
02:07 Hopkins delivers a solid cross to the body of Wright. 15:0
02:21 Hopkins pushes Wright then steps away from him. 15:0
02:26 Wright's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 15:0
02:31 Hopkins lands a flurry to the ribs of Wright. 17:0
02:40 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Hopkins who scores with a short hook to the chest. 19:0
02:53 The cross scores for Wright. He needs to throw that punch more often. 19:2
03:00 Nady motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 21:3

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wright looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman knows Wright lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Wright traps Hopkins in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Wright gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:24 Hopkins can't score with short uppercut inside. Wright got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:2
0:35 Hopkins pins Wright in the corner! 0:2
0:44 The action is back at ring center. 0:2
0:49 Hopkins 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. 0:2
01:01 Wright has Hopkins blocked in! 0:2
01:01 The cross scores for Wright. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:4
01:13 Wright walks in to a glancing hook from Hopkins. 2:4
01:22 Wright has Hopkins pinned! 2:4
01:22 Wright fires a jab to the body 2:6
01:38 Some good body work by Hopkins but not much on those punches. 4:6
01:58 Wright slides along the far ropes. 4:6
02:03 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:6
02:08 Wright misses with that punch. 4:6
02:10 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Hopkins lands the right hand. 6:6
02:26 Hopkins wraps his arms around Wright. 6:6
02:35 Nady has to break the clinch. 6:6
02:48 Hopkins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:6
02:59 Wright slides into the corner... 6:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 6:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Spider Kelly was really animated in Hopkins's corner and Hopkins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Winky Wright has Hopkins trapped! 0:0
0:12 Wright ties up Bernard Hopkins. 0:0
0:16 Wright and Hopkins each take a step back. 0:0
0:22 Hopkins's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Wright. 0:3
0:34 Wright scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:5
0:43 The fighters are at ring center... 0:5
0:43 Wright scores with a glancing cross. 0:7
0:57 Wright seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:7
01:00 Hopkins backs into the lower right corner. 0:7
01:00 A hard jab to the stomach makes Hopkins gasp!! 0:10
01:12 Hopkins is staying at the center of the ring. 0:10
01:12 Hopkins connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 3:10
01:29 Hopkins is off target with that hook. 3:10
01:44 Hopkins just misses with a huge shot as Wright chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 3:10
01:46 Wright lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 3:12
01:59 Hopkins has Wright blocked in! 3:12
02:03 Hopkins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:12
02:03 Wright is gasping for air!! 8:12
02:08 Wright is losing his legs... 8:12
02:23 Hopkins retreats into his own corner... 8:12
02:23 Wright goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:14
02:39 Wright grabs Hopkins. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:14
02:44 Hopkins works his way free! 8:14
02:53 Wright misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:14
02:55 * Nady has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Bernard Hopkins for a low blow. 10:14
03:00 The sting is starting to go from Winky Wright's punches... 10:14
03:00 Hopkins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:14

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins received a pep talk from Spider Kelly before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Bernard Hopkins just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:13 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Wright is just trying to hang on! 4:0
0:22 Wright is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:30 Hopkins shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Wright flush! 9:0
0:30 Winky Wright is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:0
0:42 Hopkins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:0
0:47 Hopkins ties up Wright. Why would he want to clinch now? 9:0
0:51 Nady breaks them up... 9:0
01:01 Bernard Hopkins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:0
01:11 Hopkins shoots the jab into the chest of Wright. 11:0
01:32 Hopkins ties up Wright... 11:0
01:41 Nady moves in to break the clinch. 11:0
01:46 A flurry of blows from Wright lands to the body 11:2
02:00 Wright misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:2
02:12 Hopkins lands a strong hook! 15:2
02:12 Wright is hurt! 15:2
02:22 Bernard Hopkins has Wright blocked in! 15:2
02:26 Hopkins fires a left hand that Wright takes high on the shoulder. 15:2
02:32 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 15:2
02:36 * Hopkins is hitting Winky Wright in the back of his head and Nady has seen enough as he issues a warning for rabbit punching. 18:2
02:54 Wright is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 18:2
03:00 Hopkins is clinching... 18:2
03:00 Now they break clean. 18:2
03:00 It looks like Hopkins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:2
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 18:2

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Wright got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:11 Wright brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:15 Wright throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:29 Wright is holding on to Hopkins. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:2
0:34 Hopkins tries to get free... Here comes Nady to break them up... 0:2
0:43 Nady has to pull the fighters away from each other as Wright locks up Hopkins's arms. 0:2
0:52 Nady has to break them apart. 0:2
0:56 Hopkins's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 0:2
01:00 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:2
01:14 Nady tries to separate the boxers but Hopkins has a vice-like grip on Winky Wright. 0:2
01:23 Nady separates the two fighters. 0:2
01:28 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:2
01:36 Winky Wright misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
01:38 Hopkins moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:2
01:48 * Hopkins is told to watch hitting with the back of his glove by Nady 4:2
02:14 Hopkins dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Wright back on his heels! 9:2
02:14 Wright was staggered by that punch! 9:2
02:23 Wright is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:2
02:30 Both fighters move back to ring center. 9:2
02:35 Hopkins is jockeying for position as he tries to force Wright back into the corner. 9:2
02:44 Wright just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:6
02:44 Hopkins appears shaken by those punches! 9:6
02:54 Winky Wright really drove that combination to the body home with authority, you could hear those shots land all through the arena. 9:9
03:00 Wright is flicking the jab, trying to keep Hopkins at long range. 9:9
03:00 It looks like Hopkins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:10

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Spider Kelly was extremely upbeat during the break with Hopkins providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Bernard Hopkins is scoring more than Wright. 3:2
0:25 Wright takes a heavy combination downstairs. 7:2
0:25 Wright in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:2
0:34 Hopkins backs into a neutral corner. 7:2
0:34 Wright lands a short right hook to the head. 7:4
0:56 Hopkins traps Wright in the corner! 7:4
01:00 Hopkins clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 7:4
01:05 The Referee breaks it up... 7:4
01:14 Hopkins just can't find the range with that combination. 7:4
01:17 Wright splits Hopkins's gloves with an uppercut. 7:6
01:31 Hopkins fires a volley of punches but Wright was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:6
01:37 Hopkins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:6
01:43 Hopkins pushes Wright away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 10:6
01:55 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 10:6
01:59 Hopkins picks off the jab by Wright. 10:6
02:07 Hopkins moves into a neutral corner. 10:6
02:07 Bernard Hopkins takes a cross to the head from Wright. 10:8
02:16 Hopkins brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 10:8
02:21 Hopkins keeps looking to get inside on Wright 10:8
02:29 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 10:8
02:37 Hopkins fires a lead right that Winky Wright manages to avoid. 10:8
02:40 Winky Wright forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Hopkins. 10:10
02:56 Wright moves into the left corner. 10:10
03:00 Hopkins pummels Wright, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 14:10
03:00 Wright looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 14:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 14:11

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it appears as if Wright is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Hopkins got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Spider Kelly's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Wright lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:12 What a devastating shot, Hopkins looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 0:4
0:35 Hopkins drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 5:4
0:35 That series of punches rocked Wright and he looks to be in trouble. 5:4
0:52 Hopkins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Wright ducks under it. 5:4
01:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 5:4
01:04 Hopkins is either lucky or has radar. Wright's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:4
01:18 Wright traps Hopkins's gloves under his arms, forcing Nady to break them up. 5:4
01:23 Nady steps in and breaks it up. 5:4
01:27 Nady is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 5:4
01:34 Hopkins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Wright blocks it. 5:4
01:41 It's a sweet uppercut by Wright! He snapped Hopkins's head straight back with that punch! 5:8
01:41 Hopkins's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 5:8
01:56 Wright usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Hopkins tries vainly to score. 5:8
01:58 Winky Wright's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 5:10
02:03 Hopkins is breathing heavily... 5:10
02:13 Wright misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 5:10
02:27 Wright wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hopkins's defense. 5:10
02:37 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:10
02:40 Wright retreats into the right corner. 5:10
02:40 Hopkins throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 7:10
03:00 * Hopkins lands a perfect combination and Wright slumps to the canvas! 7:10
03:00 Nady starts counting... 14:10
03:00 1... 14:10
03:00 * Wright still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Nady is taking a long look at him. 14:10
03:00 Nady is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 14:10
03:00 Hopkins appears to have this fight under control. 14:10
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 14:10

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman not only gave Wright encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hopkins. Now it's up to Wright to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Hopkins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Wright. 0:0
0:13 Wright's jab is fast and accurate. 0:2
0:33 Wright throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hopkins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:39 Hopkins lands a hard hook! 5:2
0:39 How is Wright standing after that? 5:2
0:53 Hopkins fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:2
0:59 Hopkins has Wright pinned! 5:2
01:04 Hopkins leans on the ropes and motions for Wright to come in. 5:2
01:08 Hopkins rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Wright. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 8:2
01:08 Hopkins has got Wright on the ropes but he's never had the reputation for being a great finisher. Let's see if he can close the show here in the 12th. 8:2
01:17 Hopkins drills Wright with a left and right and another left. 10:2
01:17 Hopkins senses he has Wright in trouble and he is pouring it on! 10:2
01:30 Wright is protecting the body nicely as Bernard Hopkins fails to score inside. 10:2
01:33 Wright eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 10:2
01:41 Hopkins traps Wright's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Nady breaks it up. 10:2
01:53 Hopkins uses his shoulder to force Winky Wright out of the clinch. 10:2
02:03 Wright pins Hopkins's arms! The fighters are tied up... 10:2
02:15 Wright finally lets go of Hopkins. 10:2
02:26 There's a straight right by Hopkins! 14:2
02:26 Hopkins has Wright in trouble after that punch! 14:2
02:36 Hopkins is pinned in his own corner... 14:2
02:36 Wright lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Hopkins 14:4
02:50 Bernard Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Wright. 14:4
02:56 Hopkins's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 14:4
03:00 You would think Wright had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Hopkins looked trying to score there! 14:4
03:00 Hopkins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:4
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 15:3

Fight Result

And here with the call is Michael Buffer

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

Don Ackerman, United States scores the bout 115 to 112

Alfred Asaro, France scores the bout 117 to 112

Esa Lehtosaari, Finland scores the bout 117 to 111

The winner by unanimous decision is Bernard Hopkins!


Score Cards

Don Ackerman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 115
Winky Wright 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 112

Alfred Asaro Round Total
France 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 117
Winky Wright 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 9 112

Esa Lehtosaari Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 117
Winky Wright 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 8 9 111

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Bernard Hopkins 29 30 27 30 30 28 27 30 28 30 30 30 349
Winky Wright 30 27 30 27 27 29 30 27 29 28 24 27 335


Statistics
Categories Bernard Hopkins Winky Wright
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 4.67 4.50
Hooks / Round 5.33 2.50
Crosses / Round 4.83 3.58
Combinations / Round 3.67 3.17
Uppercuts / Round 5.50 4.25

Punches Landed / Round 24.00 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 55.33 27.33

Punching Accuracy 30.3% 39.7%

Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Backhanding 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2


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 right 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 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 4 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxi

Main Event
Barney Ross vs Azumah Nelson

Fight info: Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL, United States, 2012-04-12, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Steve Smoger, the bout will be scored by three judges: Basilio Flecha (Argentina), Renato Caddeo (San Marino) and Raul Nieves (Mexico), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor 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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Barney Ross - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Azumah Nelson - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Ray Arcel - Cut Man: Lou Duva

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:14 Ross misses with that uppercut. 0:0
0:20 Ross put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:24 Ross scores with several light punches to the head. 2:0
0:47 Nelson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:49 Azumah Nelson tries to clinch, but Ross shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 4:0
01:02 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Ross but it scores points for Nelson none the less. 4:2
01:14 * Ross is blatantly hitting Nelson while they are locked up and Smoger has stopped the action to scold him 7:2
01:32 Ross splits Nelson's gloves with an uppercut. 9:2
01:54 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:2
01:58 Ross scores with a stunning hook to the head. 12:2
02:07 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Barney Ross lands the right hand. 14:2
02:17 Ross goes downstairs with a right cross. 16:2
02:27 Nelson doesn't have to look for Ross this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:2
02:34 Fans call for more action as Nelson ties up Ross. Smoger agrees with the fans and yells for Nelson to quit playing games and fight. 16:2
02:39 Nelson pushes Ross away. 16:2
02:51 Ross is holding on to Nelson. He seems to be taking a breather. 16:2
02:56 Ross shoves Nelson away. 16:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 16:1

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:16 Ross is protecting the body nicely as Nelson fails to score inside. 0:0
0:31 Nelson doesn't connect with the hook. 0:0
0:38 Ross hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:0
0:51 Azumah Nelson looks to work the body, but Ross covers up nicely. 0:0
01:02 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
01:16 A cross lands for Nelson. Ross didn't see that one coming. 0:2
01:30 Nelson grabs Ross. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
01:42 Smoger pries them apart. 0:2
01:52 Nelson lands a hard hook! 0:7
01:52 Ross is suddenly in trouble! 0:7
02:09 Nelson lands a wicked uppercut! 0:12
02:09 Nelson has Ross hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:12
02:18 Nelson lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 0:14
02:32 Nelson misses with that punch. 0:14
02:44 Nelson is stalking his opponent. 0:14
02:53 Ross fires and misses. 0:14
03:00 Ross tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:14
03:00 Ross spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 0:15

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Ross's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Barney Ross lands a rapier like jab to the head of Nelson 2:0
0:15 Ross scores with a glancing cross. 4:0
0:24 Ross gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Nelson. 6:0
0:33 * Smoger is telling Ross to watch holding and hitting. 9:0
0:33 * Smoger is taking a point away from Ross and that hurts as he was winning the round! 9:0
0:46 Ross dips and connects with a hook to the side of Nelson's head. 11:0
01:00 Barney Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:0
01:10 Ross fires a left hand that Nelson takes high on the shoulder. 11:0
01:12 Azumah Nelson goes downstairs with the hook. 11:2
01:25 Nelson gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Ross. 11:5
01:34 Ross goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 13:5
01:48 You would think Nelson had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Barney Ross looked trying to score there! 13:5
01:59 Ross misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 13:5
02:01 Nelson stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 13:7
02:11 Ross lands a big hook to the jaw of Nelson. Nelson was stopped cold by that shot. 16:7
02:29 Ross whiffs with the combination. 16:7
02:35 Nelson connects with a violent cross! 16:11
02:35 Ross is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 16:11
02:44 Ross shoots a cross to the midsection. 18:11
02:58 Nelson takes a hard combination from Ross 22:11
02:58 Nelson is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 22:11
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 23:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Nelson received a pep talk from Lou Duva before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Barney Ross does a great job of moving as Nelson tries to work inside. 0:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:27 Nelson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:34 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:43 Nelson landed a sharp combination that rocked Ross back on his heels! 0:4
0:43 Ross is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:4
01:05 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:15 Ross fires and misses. 0:4
01:17 Ross takes a cross to the head from Azumah Nelson. 0:6
01:30 Nelson eats a jab from Ross 2:6
01:43 Nelson takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:6
01:58 Nelson lets a quick hook go, catching Ross moving in. 4:8
02:08 Ross scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:8
02:19 Ross gets off a jab to the solar plexus 8:8
02:33 Ross throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:8
02:48 Ross fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:8
02:55 Nelson lands a solid hook! 8:12
02:55 Barney Ross is hurt! 8:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Smoger to step in and break it up. 9:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:12 Barney Ross dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:16 Ross got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:16 Ross gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:26 Nelson scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:2
0:40 Nelson fires a lead right that Ross manages to avoid. 2:2
0:43 The fighters are at close quarters now as Ross lands a hook downstairs. 4:2
0:59 Ross is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:2
01:03 Nelson tastes Ross's jab 6:2
01:33 Ross is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 6:2
01:48 No one is going to confuse Nelson with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 6:2
01:52 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 6:2
02:00 Ross gets in a hook to the body of Nelson. 8:2
02:13 Some good body work by Azumah Nelson but not much on those punches. 8:4
02:26 Ross gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 10:4
02:39 Ross grabs Azumah Nelson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Smoger has to force Ross to let go. 10:4
02:48 Barney Ross uses his shoulder to force Nelson out of the clinch. 10:4
02:53 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 10:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 12:5

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nelson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman not only gave Ross encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Nelson. Now it's up to Ross to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Ross is moving like a ghost out there, as Nelson trys in vain to corner him 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:17 Barney Ross feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:0
0:26 Ross fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 4:0
0:40 Considering the clinch Ross has on Azumah Nelson it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Nelson pushes him away. 4:0
0:49 Smoger is shouting at Ross to break! 4:0
0:54 Ross pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:0
01:03 Ross flicks a lead right to the head of Nelson. 8:0
01:22 Nelson traps Ross's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:0
01:27 Nelson finally lets go of Ross. 8:0
01:31 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Ross has gotten the better of the exchange. 11:2
01:45 Nelson pins Ross's arms! The fighters are tied up... 11:2
01:50 Barney Ross tries to get free... Here comes Smoger to break them up... 11:2
01:55 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ross digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Nelson. 13:2
02:12 Nelson wraps his arms around Barney Ross. 13:2
02:21 Referee Smoger separates the two... 13:2
02:25 Ross lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 15:2
02:42 Nelson lands a crushing hook! 15:6
02:42 Ross looks shaken! 15:6
02:52 Nelson scores with a damaging cross. 15:9
03:00 "The Professor" Nelson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 15:9
03:00 There's the bell. Ross wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 16:8

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
0:12 Ross picks off the uppercut by Nelson. 0:0
0:15 Ross lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:26 Ross gets inside and fires a hook to Nelson's body. 4:0
0:35 Ross launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Nelson's jaw. Ross is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 6:0
0:52 Ross just misses with a huge shot as Nelson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:0
01:03 Ross can't score with short uppercut inside. Nelson got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:0
01:05 Nelson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Ross. 6:2
01:22 Nelson lands a strong cross! 6:6
01:22 Ross is badly hurt! 6:6
01:31 Barney Ross moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:6
01:48 Ross is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Nelson 8:6
01:53 A flurry of blows from Ross lands to the body 10:6
02:07 Ross tries to drop the right hand over the top but Nelson ducks under it. 10:6
02:13 Barney Ross bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 12:6
02:23 Ross gets the cross through Nelson's guard. 14:6
02:36 Smoger yells at the fighters to separate but Ross and Nelson are a tangle of arms. 14:6
02:41 Smoger moves in to break the clinch. 14:6
02:52 That punch actually went behind Nelson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ross. 14:6
03:00 Nelson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:6
03:00 It looks like Ross has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 15:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:20 Ross takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:20 That series of punches rocked Ross and he looks to be in trouble. 0:4
0:24 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:4
0:35 Barney Ross digs a short hook to ribs of Nelson. 2:4
0:49 Nelson lands a hard hook! 2:8
0:49 Ross looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 2:8
01:06 Nelson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ross back on his heels! 2:12
01:06 Ross looks shaken! 2:12
01:20 Azumah Nelson looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:12
01:32 Nelson's misses as Ross backpedals away. 2:12
01:34 Barney Ross's jab is fast and accurate. 4:12
01:49 Nelson ties up Ross... 4:12
01:58 Ross works his way free! 4:12
02:03 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 4:12
02:06 Nelson steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:12
02:18 Ross frees himself from Azumah "The Professor" Nelson's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:12
02:32 Ross has Nelson trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:12
02:32 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Ross scored more on that exchange. 7:14
02:48 Nelson lets his hands go inside, but Ross protects his body well. 7:14
02:50 Ross rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 9:14
02:55 Nelson needs to catch his second wind... 9:14
03:00 Ross appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:14

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman knows Ross lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Ross lands a cross to the body. 2:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:25 Nelson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:0
0:27 Ross gets his head on the chest of Nelson as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:0
0:39 Nelson fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:2
0:51 Ross backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:55 Nelson drops the right hand flush on Ross's chin! 4:6
0:55 Nelson has Ross in trouble after that punch! 4:6
01:09 Nelson catches Ross coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:10
01:09 Ross was stunned by that blow! 4:10
01:26 Ross tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:10
01:45 Nelson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Ross's head? 4:14
01:45 Nelson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:14
01:57 Nelson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:14
02:03 Ross retreats into the left corner. 4:14
02:07 Nelson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 4:14
02:10 Ross leans on Nelson and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:14
02:19 Ross is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:14
02:24 Nelson's tank is just about on empty. 8:14
02:36 Azumah Nelson clamps Ross's arms to his side and holds on until Smoger breaks the hold. 8:14
02:40 Smoger has to break the clinch. 8:14
02:45 Ross's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:14
02:52 Nelson leaves the jab just short. 8:14
03:00 Nelson misses wildly with the hook. 8:14
03:00 Round 9 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:14

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ross looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Nelson looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Ross. 0:0
0:21 Azumah Nelson pins Ross in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Nelson is holding... 0:0
0:30 Smoger separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:39 Nelson clinches... Ross gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:43 Smoger separates the two... 0:0
0:52 Apparently Nelson feels it's a good strategy to hug Ross and force Smoger to come separate them. 0:0
01:01 Referee Smoger steps in to break it up. 0:0
01:10 Nelson grabs and holds Ross... 0:0
01:15 Smoger moves them apart. 0:0
01:19 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
01:25 Ross lands consecutive blows to Nelson's midsection. 2:0
01:34 Ross backs into the near corner. 2:0
01:34 * Smoger steps in and admonishes Nelson for head butting. 2:2
02:06 Nelson leans on the ropes and motions for Ross to come in. 2:2
02:14 An even exchange that sees both men score. 4:4
02:34 A straight cross from Ross gets through Nelson's guard. 6:4
02:51 Ross lands a vicious cross! 11:4
02:51 Nelson is reeling after that shot! 11:4
03:00 Nelson traps Ross's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Smoger breaks it up. 11:4
03:00 Now they break clean. 11:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 10 comes to an end. 11:4

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nelson looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Charley Goldman was really animated in Barney Ross's corner and Barney Ross was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Nelson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 0:0
0:17 Barney Ross is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:17 Nelson is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 0:3
0:34 Barney Ross works free! He backs to ring center, with Nelson following. 0:3
0:46 Nelson just can't find the range with that cross. 0:3
0:48 Ross goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:3
01:02 Nelson really buried that punch into Ross's ribs. 2:7
01:02 Those punches hurt Ross and he looks to hang on. 2:7
01:16 Nelson telegraphed that shot and Ross ducks under it easily. 2:7
01:28 Nelson lands a devastating cross! 2:11
01:28 Ross looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:11
01:40 Ross moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:11
01:54 Azumah Nelson just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ross with a sharp combination! 4:15
01:54 Ross is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:15
01:58 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Barney Ross's right eye. 4:15
02:06 Ross doubles up to the body, though Nelson seems unfazed. 6:15
02:20 Ross is trying to free his gloves from under Nelson's gloves. 6:15
02:24 Smoger separates the two... 6:15
02:29 Nelson lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Ross's midsection. 6:17
02:46 Nelson brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 6:17
02:50 Ross takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:17
02:53 Ross retreats into his own corner... 6:17
02:58 Hide the china because Nelson is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 6:17
03:00 Ross seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:17
03:00 There's another round in the books. 7:19

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Nelson wings a big left hand at Ross but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:15 Ross lands a jab to the midsection 2:0
0:24 Robert Garcia seemed to pump up Ross between rounds. 2:0
0:29 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:0
0:33 Ross pushes Nelson away. 2:0
0:42 Nelson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:54 Nelson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ross but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:0
01:01 Ross scores with a tremendous left! 6:0
01:01 Nelson is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:0
01:18 Barney Ross usues his legs to avoid Nelson's punches. 6:0
01:21 Ross's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:0
01:30 Nelson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:0
01:33 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:0
01:37 Nelson is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ross can't throw punches, I guess. 8:0
01:49 Referee Smoger has to separate the two... 8:0
01:54 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 8:0
01:57 Ross moves into a neutral corner. 8:0
02:01 Nelson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ross's defense. 8:0
02:08 Smoger is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 8:0
02:15 Nelson pins Ross's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:0
02:20 Smoger steps in and breaks it up. 8:0
02:28 Nelson works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 8:2
02:43 Ross comes in low. Nelson puts a headlock on him. Smoger knocks Nelson's arm off Ross's head. 8:2
02:48 The Referee breaks it up... 8:2
02:56 Nelson appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 8:2
03:00 Nelson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ross's punches in close. 8:2
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round ends. 8:2

Fight Result

Here's Dean Stone with the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Basilio Flecha, Argentina scores the bout 114 to 113 for Azumah Nelson

Renato Caddeo, San Marino scores the bout 115 to 112 for Barney Ross

Raul Nieves, Mexico scores the bout 114 to 113 for...

...Barney Ross

The winner by split decision is Barney Ross!


Score Cards

Basilio Flecha Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 113
Azumah Nelson 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 114

Renato Caddeo Round Total
San Marino 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 115
Azumah Nelson 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 112

Raul Nieves Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 114
Azumah Nelson 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 113

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Barney Ross 30 27 27 27 29 30 30 28 27 30 27 30 342
Azumah Nelson 27 30 27 30 28 27 27 29 30 27 30 27 339


Statistics
Categories Barney Ross Azumah Nelson
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 8.83 3.25
Hooks / Round 10.25 3.00
Crosses / Round 7.67 4.58
Combinations / Round 4.33 3.17
Uppercuts / Round 4.08 4.67

Punches Landed / Round 35.17 18.67
Punches Missed / Round 43.17 68.83

Punching Accuracy 44.9% 21.3%

Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Head Butting 1

Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 3 3 / 2


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5