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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Kostya Tszyu Ricky Hatton 1-1 2 KO 5 12
Preliminary 1 Antonio Cervantes Wilfred Benitez 1-1 2 SD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Tommy Gibbons Rocky Marciano 1-1 2 TKO 11 12
Support Bout Jimmy Wilde Pernell Whitaker 1-1 1 SD 12 12
Co-Feature Ray Leonard Henry Armstrong 1-1 0 D 12 12
Main Event Ray Robinson Barney Ross 1-1 1 MD 12 12


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Opening Bout
Kostya Tszyu vs Ricky Hatton

Fight info: Casino Conti, St. Petersburg, Russia, 2012-04-19, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Richard James Davies, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joe Agnello (United States), Massimo Barrovecchio (Italy) and Cyril Cairns (Australia), 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: Kostya Tszyu - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Emotional Problems - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
In the blue corner: Ricky Hatton - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Norman Stone - Cut Man: Ted Bentham

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are throwing but Hatton is scoring more than Tszyu. 2:3
0:27 Hatton is clinching... Tszyu is trying to free his gloves... They are under Hatton's arms... 2:3
0:36 Hatton finally lets go of Tszyu. 2:3
0:41 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:3
0:49 Tszyu fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:3
0:57 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:3
01:05 OH! Tszyu landed the big hook flush! 6:3
01:05 And Hatton's in big trouble now! 6:3
01:19 Tszyu pummels Hatton, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 11:3
01:19 Hatton is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 11:3
01:31 Hatton throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 11:5
01:46 Tszyu just comes up short with the uppercut. 11:5
02:00 Tszyu picks off the cross by Hatton. 11:5
02:12 Hatton works his way in and leans on Tszyu. 11:5
02:16 Both men look to measure one another. 11:5
02:25 A hard jab lands from Hatton 11:8
02:34 Hatton doesn't have to look for Tszyu this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:8
02:42 Kostya Tszyu tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:8
02:49 Oh!!! Hatton unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 11:12
02:49 Tszyu looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 11:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ricky Hatton is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Tszyu misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:18 Hatton lands a crushing hook! 0:5
0:18 Tszyu is hurt! 0:5
0:32 Tszyu drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:5
0:32 Ricky Hatton was stunned by that blow! 4:5
0:41 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:5
0:45 There's a right cross from Hatton that lands flush. 4:8
0:55 Tszyu lands a stinging jab. 6:8
01:10 Tszyu takes a heavy combination downstairs. 6:12
01:10 Tszyu was hurt by those blows! 6:12
01:26 Hatton misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:12
01:29 Tszyu feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 9:12
01:44 Hatton connects with a violent uppercut! 9:16
01:44 Tszyu is going to need to regroup after that blow... 9:16
01:48 It appears as if Tszyu has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 9:16
02:01 Hide the china because Hatton is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 9:16
02:05 Tszyu's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:16
02:13 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:16
02:20 Tszyu takes a hard combination from Hatton 9:20
02:20 Hatton has Tszyu in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:20
02:38 Kostya Tszyu lands a vicious uppercut! 13:20
02:38 Hatton looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 13:20
02:48 Hatton tastes Tszyu's jab 15:20
02:58 As high as Kostya Tszyu is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Hatton takes advantage of it. 15:20
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 16:21

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:17 Tszyu can't score with short uppercut inside. Hatton got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:24 Hatton gets inside and fires a hook to Tszyu's body. 0:2
0:36 Tszyu is motioning with his gloves for Hatton to bring it on, but Tszyu is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:2
0:44 Tszyu fires a shot, but it glances off Hatton's shoulder. 0:2
0:46 Hatton snakes the jab through Tszyu's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:4
01:06 Tszyu dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hatton back on his heels! 4:4
01:06 Hatton is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:4
01:25 A flurry of blows from Hatton lands to the body 4:6
01:39 Hatton wings a big left hand at Tszyu but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
01:52 Tszyu muscles his way inside. 4:6
02:04 Hatton lands a wicked uppercut! 4:11
02:04 Tszyu is suddenly in trouble! 4:11
02:09 The swelling is increasing around Tszyu's left. 4:11
02:21 Hatton lands a hard hook! 4:15
02:21 Tszyu seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:15
02:21 * That punch has opened a cut on Tszyu. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 4:16
02:21 The bleeding from Tszyu's cut is just minor right now and it appears to be coming from a the inside of Tszyu's right eyebrow. 4:16
02:21 Even a small cut this early in the fight can become a problem in later rounds. 4:16
02:38 Tszyu just landed a three punch combo! 8:16
02:38 Hatton was staggered by those punches... 8:16
02:56 Tszyu lands a devastating uppercut! 12:16
02:56 Hatton seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:16
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 13:17

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Davies motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Tszyu'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
0:11 Tszyu lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:11 Hatton takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
0:24 The uppercut just landed by Hatton is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:2
0:41 Tszyu grabs Hatton's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Davies has to force Tszyu to let go. 4:2
0:50 * Davies steps in and admonishes Tszyu for leaning on Hatton's neck. 4:2
01:11 Hatton scores with a tremendous left! 4:7
01:11 Tszyu is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:7
01:16 Tszyu seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 4:7
01:25 Hatton fires and misses. 4:7
01:36 Hatton lands a crushing uppercut! 4:11
01:36 Hatton has Tszyu in trouble after that punch! 4:11
01:36 Hatton last connect snapped back the head of Tszyu. And it looks like it has reopened Tszyu's cut. 4:11
01:36 There's renewed bleeding now from the cut on the inside of Tszyu's right eyebrow and, obviously, his previous cut has been reopened. 4:11
01:49 Hatton suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:11
02:00 Hatton doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Tszyu's head? 4:15
02:00 Kostya Tszyu is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 4:15
02:05 Tszyu's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:15
02:13 Hatton shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tszyu flush! 4:20
02:13 How is Tszyu standing after that? 4:20
02:27 It's a sweet uppercut by Hatton! He snapped Tszyu's head straight back with that punch! 4:24
02:27 That's the punch Hatton hoped to land! Tszyu looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:24
02:31 It seems every shot Kostya Tszyu takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 4:24
02:40 Hatton misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:24
03:00 Tszyu is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 4:24
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 5:24

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tszyu looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Tszyu is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tszyu still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Tszyu cranks up the hook and connects to Ricky Hatton's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:11 Hatton is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 4:0
0:20 Kostya Tszyu got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Rudy Perez's instructions work. 4:0
0:27 Tszyu lands a hard cross! 8:0
0:27 Hatton is gasping for air!! 8:0
0:41 That was a violent straight right by Tszyu! 12:0
0:41 Hatton looks shaken! 12:0
0:54 There's a straight right by Hatton! 12:4
0:54 Tszyu looks stunned! 12:4
0:59 The increased swelling around the left eye of Tszyu is fast becoming a hindurance. 12:4
01:03 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:4
01:15 * Hatton rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Tszyu and Tszyu tastes the canvas here in Round 5! 12:4
01:17 Hatton is ushered to a neutral corner by Davies and the count begins.. 12:12
01:17 1... 12:12
01:18 The count is at 2 as Tszyu struggles to his knees. 12:12
01:19 3... 12:12
01:20 4... 12:12
01:21 5... 12:12
01:22 6... 12:12
01:23 7... 12:12
01:23 * Tszyu is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Davies moves in to wipe his gloves. 12:12
01:23 Tszyu still looks unsteady, but Davies allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 12:12
01:23 Kostya Tszyu is definitely in trouble. Hatton needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 12:12
01:40 Hatton tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 12:12
01:52 He lands a solid hook! 12:17
01:52 Tszyu is staggered... 12:17
01:52 And now Tszyu is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 12:17
01:52 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened cut on the inside of Tszyu's right eyebrow. It may well become a target for Ricky Hatton. 12:17
02:00 Ricky Hatton doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 12:19
02:00 Tszyu is dazed as Hatton looks to put him away! 12:19
02:00 That last punch has widened the cut and worsened the bleeding on Tszyu's face. 12:19
02:00 The bleeding from the cut on the inside of Tszyu's right eyebrow is flowing heavier now, as it takes additional punishment. 12:19
02:00 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Tszyu by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Tszyu's eye. 12:19
02:00 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 5 as the fighters approach one another. 12:19
02:14 Hatton fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 12:19
02:29 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Tszyu is down on his back! 12:19
02:31 Davies moves into position over Tszyu and begins the count 12:29
02:31 1... 12:29
02:32 2... 12:29
02:33 3... 12:29
02:34 4... 12:29
02:35 5... 12:29
02:36 6... 12:29
02:37 7... 12:29
02:38 8... 12:29
02:39 9... 12:29
02:39 * Tszyu is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Davies. 12:29
02:39 Davies looks into Tszyu eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 12:29
02:39 Kostya Tszyu has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Hatton needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 12:29
02:39 It looks like the last shot made the cut that Tszyu suffered earlier worse. 12:29
02:39 The cut on the inside of Tszyu's right eyebrow has worsened and is bleeding a little heavier than it was moments ago. 12:29
02:39 * Davies is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Tszyu's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Tszyu's face, especially the cut above the eye. 12:29
02:39 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Kostya Tszyu's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Tszyu and Hatton await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 5. 12:29
02:48 * Tszyu has been knocked down with a strong uppercut! 12:29
02:51 The count begins... 12:37
02:51 1... 12:37
02:52 2... 12:37
02:53 3... 12:37
02:54 4... 12:37
02:55 5... 12:37
02:56 6... 12:37
02:57 7... 12:37
02:58 8... 12:37
02:59 9... 12:37
03:00 10! 12:37
03:00 * Davies raises Hatton's hand as Kostya Tszyu is stopped here in the 5th round! 12:37

Fight Result

Let's go to Jimmy Lennon for the call...

At the end of Round 5, the winner by knockout is...

Ricky Hatton!


Score Cards

Joe Agnello Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kostya Tszyu 10 9 9 9 37
Ricky Hatton 10 10 10 10 40

Massimo Barrovecchio Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kostya Tszyu 10 9 9 9 37
Ricky Hatton 10 10 10 10 40

Cyril Cairns Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kostya Tszyu 10 9 9 9 37
Ricky Hatton 10 10 10 10 40

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kostya Tszyu 30 27 27 27 111
Ricky Hatton 30 30 30 30 120


Statistics
Categories Kostya Tszyu Ricky Hatton
Knockdowns scored 0 3

Jabs / Round 3.60 6.20
Hooks / Round 3.00 10.00
Crosses / Round 4.60 6.80
Combinations / Round 2.80 7.40
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 4.80

Punches Landed / Round 18.00 35.20
Punches Missed / Round 37.20 51.80

Punching Accuracy 32.6% 40.5%

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

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 2 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 2

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0

Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 2 / 2 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
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 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Preliminary 1
Antonio Cervantes vs Wilfred Benitez

Fight info: Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, 2012-04-19, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Luis Pabon, the bout will be scored by three judges: Torben Hansen (Denmark), Frank Brunette (United States) and Glenn Feldman (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: Antonio Cervantes - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Wilfred Benitez - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Freddie Brown

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:11 Wilfred Benitez comes in low. Cervantes puts a headlock on him. Pabon knocks Cervantes's arm off "El Radar" Benitez's head. 0:0
0:16 Benitez tries to get free... Here comes Pabon to break them up... 0:0
0:25 Benitez isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Cervantes fits. 0:0
0:30 Cervantes shoots the jab into the chest of Benitez. 2:0
0:44 Benitez pins Cervantes's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
0:48 Pabon separates them. 2:0
0:58 Benitez fires a shot, but it glances off Cervantes's shoulder. 2:0
01:10 Cervantes misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
01:16 That was a violent straight right by Wilfred Benitez! 2:4
01:16 Cervantes is clutching his side! 2:4
01:37 Chants of Boring, Boring echo through the arena as Benitez puts his arms around Antonio Cervantes, causing Pabon to separate the fighters. 2:4
01:41 Pabon has to break the clinch. 2:4
01:46 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:4
01:54 Benitez fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:4
01:56 Cervantes turns on the hook and drives it home under Benitez's elbows. 5:4
02:16 Cervantes looks for a breather; he grabs Benitez and holds on. Benitez pushes Antonio Cervantes off and looks for an opening. 5:4
02:21 Pabon moves them apart. 5:4
02:33 Benitez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Cervantes blocks it. 5:4
02:40 Wilfred Benitez takes a heavy hook downstairs. 9:4
02:40 Benitez is gasping for air!! 9:4
02:49 Wilfred Benitez said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 9:4
02:57 Benitez lands a solid hook! 9:8
02:57 Antonio Cervantes looks shaken! 9:8
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 8:8

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Cervantes and Benitez leave their corners. 0:0
0:13 Benitez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:22 Benitez picks off the uppercut by Cervantes. 0:0
0:25 Wilfred Benitez plants a cross on Cervantes's rib cage. 0:2
0:42 Antonio Cervantes is either lucky or has radar. Benitez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
0:44 Cervantes sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:2
01:03 Cervantes slips in a jab to the body 4:2
01:20 OH! Cervantes landed the big hook flush! 8:2
01:20 Benitez is dazed and he is in trouble!! 8:2
01:40 Cervantes grabs Benitez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:2
01:45 Pabon has to separate the two... 8:2
01:50 The cross scores for Cervantes. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:2
02:05 Benitez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:6
02:05 Antonio Cervantes appears shaken by those punches! 10:6
02:19 Benitez works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 10:6
02:23 Cervantes doesn't have to look for Benitez this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:6
02:34 Benitez dips and connects with a hook to the side of Cervantes's head. 10:8
02:50 Cervantes cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 13:8
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 12:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:18 Cervantes slides into the corner... 0:0
0:23 Benitez is holding... 0:0
0:27 Pabon moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:32 Antonio Cervantes slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:32 Benitez ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 0:3
0:44 As high as Cervantes is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Benitez takes advantage of it. 0:3
0:48 Benitez moves into the upper corner. 0:3
0:52 Benitez picks off the jab thrown by Cervantes. 0:3
0:55 The fighters are at close quarters now as Benitez lands a hook downstairs. 0:5
01:07 Benitez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:5
01:12 Benitez lands a vicious uppercut! 0:10
01:12 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Antonio Cervantes is trying to hang on... 0:10
01:32 Benitez circles around the ring. 0:10
01:41 Benitez pushes Cervantes away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:10
01:44 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:10
01:51 Cervantes fires a lead right that Benitez manages to avoid. 0:10
01:58 Benitez bangs a right cross off the face of Cervantes. 0:12
02:11 Benitez follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 0:15
02:11 Cervantes staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 0:15
02:15 Cervantes is starting to puff up a little under his left eye. 0:15
02:20 Benitez has Cervantes blocked in! 0:15
02:20 Benitez's jab connects to Cervantes's head 0:17
02:34 Wilfred Benitez fires a left hand that Cervantes takes high on the shoulder. 0:17
02:37 Cervantes lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:17
02:56 Cervantes pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:17
03:00 Cervantes backs into the far corner. 2:17
03:00 Wilfred Benitez doesn't connect with the jab. 2:17
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 3:18

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benitez looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:11 Benitez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
0:20 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Antonio Cervantes has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:2
0:20 Antonio Cervantes retreats into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:20 Benitez flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:4
0:29 Cervantes retreats into the left corner. 0:4
0:34 That punch actually went behind Cervantes's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Benitez. 0:4
0:36 Cervantes snakes the jab through Benitez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:4
0:45 Cervantes backs into his own corner... 2:4
0:50 Pabon warns Benitez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:4
0:59 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:4
01:04 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 4:6
01:24 Benitez and Cervantes are in a clinch, Pabon hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:6
01:29 Referee Pabon separates the two... 4:6
01:38 Cervantes just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:10
01:38 Cervantes was hurt by those blows! 4:10
01:43 The swelling under Cervantes's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:10
01:47 Benitez traps Cervantes in the corner! 4:10
01:52 Benitez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:10
01:58 Cervantes drops the right hand flush on Benitez's chin! 8:10
01:58 That blast sent Wilfred Benitez reeling into the ropes! 8:10
02:11 Benitez has Cervantes trapped! 8:10
02:15 Benitez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:10
02:17 Antonio Cervantes drills Benitez with a left and right and another left. 10:10
02:17 Benitez reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 10:10
02:29 Benitez has Cervantes trapped in the far neutral corner... 10:10
02:33 Benitez misses with that punch. 10:10
02:41 Cervantes doubles up to the body. He got Benitez's attention with those shots. 13:10
02:55 Benitez throws a flurry of punches but Cervantes either blocks or slips them. 13:10
03:00 Cervantes lands a smashing hook! 17:10
03:00 Benitez is reeling.. 17:10
03:00 There's the beginning of a mouse under the left eye of Benitez. 17:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 17:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Antonio Cervantes's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Cervantes lands consecutive blows to Benitez's midsection. 2:0
0:32 That hook from Benitez snapped Antonio Cervantes's head back violently! 2:4
0:32 That's the punch Benitez hoped to land! Cervantes looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:4
0:37 Look for Benitez to start to target Cervantes's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:4
0:46 Benitez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
0:53 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:4
0:57 Benitez lands a flurry to the ribs of Cervantes. 2:6
01:06 Cervantes moves into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:06 Wilfred Benitez scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 2:9
01:19 Benitez connects with an uppercut to the head of Cervantes. 2:11
01:28 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:11
01:32 Cervantes scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:11
01:44 Cervantes has Benitez cornered! 4:11
02:01 Benitez connects with a violent combination! 4:15
02:01 Cervantes was staggered by those punches! 4:15
02:06 The swelling under Cervantes's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:15
02:21 Benitez clamps Cervantes's arms to his side and holds on until Pabon breaks the hold. 4:15
02:25 Referee Pabon has to separate the two... 4:15
02:31 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:15
02:33 Cervantes pins Benitez in the corner! 4:15
02:38 Antonio Cervantes leaves the jab just short. 4:15
02:49 Benitez lands a solid uppercut! 4:20
02:49 Cervantes seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:20
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 4:20

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:05 Cervantes'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
0:06 Benitez lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:19 Benitez's misses as Cervantes backpedals away. 0:2
0:26 Benitez takes a hard combination from Cervantes 5:2
0:26 Benitez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:2
0:37 Antonio Cervantes pins Benitez in the corner! 5:2
0:41 Cervantes fires and misses. 5:2
0:49 These guys are really going at it but Cervantes looks to be getting the worse of it. 7:5
01:04 Cervantes darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 7:5
01:08 Cervantes retreats into his own corner... 7:5
01:13 Benitez traps Cervantes's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Pabon breaks it up. 7:5
01:17 Pabon has to break them apart. 7:5
01:29 Benitez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 7:5
01:38 Wilfred Benitez lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:7
01:50 Wilfred Benitez fires a jab to the body 7:9
01:54 The increased swelling around the left eye of Cervantes is fast becoming a hindurance. 7:9
02:07 Benitez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 7:9
02:09 Not much steam behind Cervantes's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 9:9
02:13 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Benitez. 9:9
02:23 Benitez misses wildly with the hook. 9:9
02:25 A straight cross from Cervantes gets through Benitez's guard. 11:9
02:38 Benitez wings a big left hand at Cervantes but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:9
02:50 Benitez slips out of a corner, as Cervantes attempts to trap him. 11:9
02:55 Cervantes has Benitez pinned! 11:9
03:00 Cervantes cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Benitez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 11:9
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 12:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pabon motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Cervantes'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
0:08 Wilfred Benitez scores with the jab. 0:2
0:17 Jeff Mayweather is just telling Benitez the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:2
0:18 Cervantes has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 3:2
0:22 Benitez's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 7. 3:2
0:31 Benitez is trapped in the corner... 3:2
0:35 Cervantes looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 3:2
0:38 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Benitez lands the right hand. 3:4
0:52 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 3:4
01:01 Pabon separates the two... 3:4
01:06 Both men look to measure one another. 3:4
01:14 Cervantes is flicking the jab, trying to keep Benitez at long range. 3:4
01:21 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:4
01:38 Cervantes backs into a neutral corner. 3:4
01:43 Benitez just can't find the range with that jab. 3:4
01:45 Cervantes lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Benitez's midsection. 5:4
01:59 Benitez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:4
02:06 Benitez traps Cervantes in the corner! 5:4
02:06 * Pabon stops the fight and is calling an intentional head butt on Benitez. That is unbelievable, it was in no way intentional. 5:6
02:06 Benitez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 5:6
02:18 Cervantes slides into a neutral corner... 5:6
02:23 Wilfred Benitez lands a strong hook! 5:10
02:23 Cervantes is suddenly in trouble! 5:10
02:27 Cervantes's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:10
02:40 Benitez just comes up short with the combination. 5:10
02:50 Cervantes has Wilfred Benitez blocked in! 5:10
02:50 Cervantes lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 7:10
03:00 Benitez works free! He backs to ring center, with Cervantes following. 7:10
03:00 It looks like Benitez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:10
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 7:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benitez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Cervantes is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Wilfred Benitez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Benitez still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Cervantes is challenging Benitez to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:18 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 0:0
0:18 Cervantes's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:0
0:28 There's a hard shot off the top of Cervantes's head! 0:4
0:28 Benitez sent Cervantes reeling with that punch! 0:4
0:37 Cervantes's cross finds a home in Benitez's midsection. 3:4
0:55 Cervantes feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 3:4
01:04 Benitez holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Cervantes to score with a clean shot. 3:4
01:14 Cervantes drops in a solid cross just above Benitez's trunks. 6:4
01:19 Wilfred Benitez is starting to suck wind... 6:4
01:38 Benitez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Cervantes but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:4
01:46 Cervantes is trapped in Benitez's corner... 6:4
01:50 Benitez catches Cervantes coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:8
01:50 Cervantes was stunned by that blow! 6:8
01:55 Antonio Cervantes seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 6:8
02:12 Cervantes traps Benitez's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 6:8
02:17 Now they break clean. 6:8
02:29 Benitez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Cervantes flush! 6:13
02:29 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Cervantes is just trying to hang on! 6:13
02:38 Benitez takes a solid cross from Cervantes. 9:13
02:43 That swelling under the left eye of Benitez is definitely getting worse. 9:13
02:55 Benitez is circling his opponent. 9:13
03:00 Benitez looks to work the body, but Cervantes covers up nicely. 9:13
03:00 Benitez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:13
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Cervantes and Benitez really went at it. 10:14

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benitez looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Antonio Cervantes's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Benitez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Wilfred Benitez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Benitez really buried that punch into Cervantes's ribs. 0:4
0:12 Antonio Cervantes was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:20 Ted Bentham not only gave Cervantes encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Benitez. Now it's up to Cervantes to implement it. 0:4
0:21 Cervantes takes a cross to the head from Benitez. 0:6
0:33 Cervantes has Benitez blocked in! 0:6
0:38 Cervantes works his way in and leans on Benitez... 0:6
0:42 Benitez pushes Cervantes away. 0:6
0:53 Benitez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Cervantes. 0:6
0:56 Cervantes scores with a quick one-two to Benitez's midsection 2:6
01:00 Benitez looks to be losing his legs. 2:6
01:13 Pabon yells at the fighters to separate but Cervantes and Benitez are a tangle of arms. 2:6
01:18 The fighters have just banged heads! 2:6
01:18 Benitez seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:6
01:30 Cervantes just landed a three punch combo! 6:6
01:30 Benitez is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 6:6
01:43 Benitez slides into a neutral corner... 6:6
01:47 Cervantes throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:6
01:49 Benitez gets off a quick combination to the body 6:8
01:54 The swelling under Cervantes's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:8
02:13 Cervantes can't score with short uppercut inside. Benitez got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:8
02:24 A flurry of blows from Benitez lands to the body 6:10
02:37 Benitez slides into the corner... 6:10
02:37 Cervantes sneaks home the right cross. 8:10
02:41 The swelling around Benitez's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:10
02:50 Benitez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Cervantes ducks under it. 8:10
02:58 Benitez's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 8:10
03:00 Benitez is forced into his own corner... 8:10
03:00 Benitez does a great job of moving as Antonio Cervantes tries to work inside. 8:10
03:00 Benitez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:10
03:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Pabon jumps between them. 7:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Ted Bentham was livid with Cervantes after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Cervantes's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Cervantes's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Benitez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Benitez still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Benitez backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:22 Benitez throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:36 Cervantes dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Benitez back on his heels! 4:2
0:36 Benitez looks stunned! 4:2
0:40 There has to be something done about the swelling around Benitez's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:2
0:48 Benitez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:2
0:56 The fighters are tied up. Wilfred Benitez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:2
01:05 Pabon separates the two fighters. 4:2
01:09 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:2
01:16 Considering the clinch Cervantes has on Benitez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Benitez pushes him away. 4:2
01:25 Pabon pries them apart. 4:2
01:37 Benitez misses wildly with the Hook. 4:2
01:44 Cervantes throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Benitez's jaw. 6:2
01:58 Cervantes has Benitez cornered! 6:2
02:03 Cervantes back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Wilfred Benitez. 6:2
02:07 Cervantes slips inside and lands a hook. 8:2
02:24 Benitez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:2
02:26 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Cervantes digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Benitez. 10:2
02:31 It seems every shot Benitez takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 10:2
02:40 Cervantes comes out on top in that exchange but Wilfred Benitez was able to land some nice shots as well. 13:4
02:49 Benitez moves into the far corner. 13:4
02:53 Benitez is protecting the body nicely as Cervantes fails to score inside. 13:4
03:00 Benitez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 13:4
03:00 Pabon motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 10. 14:3

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cervantes looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Benitez was hearing it from Jeff Mayweather between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Cervantes is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Cervantes still has distension. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Benitez'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
0:08 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Cervantes lands a strong hook! 4:0
0:12 Benitez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:21 Ted Bentham was extremely upbeat during the break with Cervantes providing some solid encouragement. 4:0
0:26 Cervantes wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Benitez's defense. 4:0
0:28 The uppercut just landed by Benitez is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:2
0:37 Benitez retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:37 Cervantes winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 6:2
0:42 The swelling under Benitez's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 6:2
0:46 Benitez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:2
0:52 Benitez has Cervantes cornered! 6:2
0:56 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 6:2
01:01 Benitez finally lets go of Cervantes. 6:2
01:08 Cervantes has Benitez trapped! 6:2
01:12 Cervantes is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Benitez attempts to move inside on him. 6:2
01:20 Cervantes has Benitez blocked in! 6:2
01:25 Cervantes is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Benitez. 6:2
01:29 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 6:2
01:31 Benitez slides into the corner... 6:2
01:31 That's a nice solid jab from Cervantes 9:2
01:43 Benitez has Antonio Cervantes trapped in the far left neutral corner... 9:2
01:47 Benitez is clinching... Cervantes is trying to free his gloves... They are under Benitez's arms... 9:2
01:52 Benitez pushes Cervantes away. 9:2
01:56 Both men look to measure one another. 9:2
02:00 Cervantes retreats into the left corner. 9:2
02:05 Benitez pins Cervantes's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:2
02:09 Pabon is shouting at Benitez to break! 9:2
02:14 The fighters are trading punches and Benitez seems to have won that exchange. 11:5
02:18 Cervantes's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Wilfred Benitez. 11:5
02:27 Cervantes fires a volley of punches but Benitez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:5
02:30 Wilfred Benitez goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 11:7
02:42 Cervantes seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:7
02:50 Cervantes is off target with that jab. 11:7
02:52 Benitez follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 11:10
03:00 Antonio Cervantes just misses with a huge shot as Benitez chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 11:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Pabon to step in and break it up. 13:9

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Mayweather knows Benitez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Cervantes's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Benitez's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Benitez drives that short hook into Cervantes's midsection! 0:4
0:12 Cervantes is hurt! 0:4
0:16 Cervantes is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:4
0:28 Cervantes lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:4
0:45 Cervantes will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:4
0:49 Referee Pabon steps in to break it up. 2:4
01:05 Benitez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Cervantes's head? 2:8
01:05 And Cervantes's in big trouble now! 2:8
01:17 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:8
01:17 Cervantes scores with a glancing cross. 4:8
01:27 Benitez lands a hard jab to the body of Cervantes 4:11
01:43 And Cervantes tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Benitez! 4:15
01:43 Benitez has Cervantes hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:15
01:47 Cervantes's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:15
01:56 Benitez swings...and misses. 4:15
01:59 Antonio Cervantes winds up and lands a nasty hook to Benitez's body. 7:15
02:03 Benitez's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 7:15
02:09 A cross lands for Benitez. Cervantes didn't see that one coming. 7:17
02:21 Cervantes scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 9:17
02:33 Benitez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:17
02:41 Benitez fires and misses. 9:17
02:44 Benitez ducks into an uppercut from Cervantes. 11:17
02:57 Wilfred Benitez pummels Cervantes, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 11:21
02:57 Cervantes's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 11:21
03:00 Benitez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:21
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 12, the final round of the fight. 10:22

Fight Result

And here with the call is Amy Hayes

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

Torben Hansen, Denmark scores the bout 115 to 114 for Wilfred Benitez

Glenn Feldman, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Antonio Cervantes

Frank Brunette, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for...

...Wilfred Benitez

The winner by split decision is Wilfred Benitez!


Score Cards

Torben Hansen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Antonio Cervantes 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 114
Wilfred Benitez 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 115

Frank Brunette Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Antonio Cervantes 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 114
Wilfred Benitez 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 115

Glenn Feldman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Antonio Cervantes 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 115
Wilfred Benitez 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 114

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Antonio Cervantes 30 30 27 30 27 30 28 27 27 30 30 27 343
Wilfred Benitez 30 27 30 27 30 27 29 30 30 27 27 30 344


Statistics
Categories Antonio Cervantes Wilfred Benitez
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 5.17 6.75
Hooks / Round 7.00 3.50
Crosses / Round 4.67 5.67
Combinations / Round 4.25 6.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 4.25

Punches Landed / Round 24.42 26.42
Punches Missed / Round 42.00 75.50

Punching Accuracy 36.8% 25.9%

Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2 2
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 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 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 4 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 3 3 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Preliminary 2
Tommy Gibbons vs Rocky Marciano

Fight info: Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, CA, United States, 2012-04-19, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is Gerald Scott, the bout will be scored by three judges: William James (United States), Chris Wilson (United States) and David Robertson (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: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 0-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
In the blue corner: Rocky Marciano - Record: 5-4-0 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Nick Florio

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:13 Marciano lands a hard uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Gibbons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:4
0:26 The fighters are tangled up inside. Gibbons has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:4
0:41 Tommy Gibbons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:4
0:47 That hook by Rocky Marciano jarred Gibbons! 2:8
0:47 Gibbons seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:8
01:01 Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 2:12
01:01 Tommy Gibbons is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:12
01:20 Gibbons and Marciano are in a clinch, Scott hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:12
01:32 Scott has to break the clinch. 2:12
01:42 Gibbons ties up Marciano. 2:12
01:51 Scott moves them apart. 2:12
02:04 Rocky Marciano holds his arms up in disgust as Gibbons holds him around his waist. 2:12
02:08 Marciano works his way free! 2:12
02:21 Gibbons is giving Rocky Marciano a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:12
02:26 Gibbons steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:12
02:29 Gibbons throws another good combination that temporarily slows Marciano. 4:12
02:45 Gibbons traps Marciano's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Scott breaks it up. 4:12
02:54 Scott separates the two fighters. 4:12
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 4:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Marciano's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Marciano's chin. 2:0
0:26 Gibbons is circling his opponent. 2:0
0:40 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
01:00 Gibbons is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:0
01:11 Gibbons is moving around the ring nicely. 2:0
01:20 Gibbons misses wildly with the Hook. 2:0
01:33 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
01:36 Gibbons is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:0
01:45 A lead right scores big for Tommy Gibbons. He stunned Marciano with that one. 7:0
01:45 Rocky Marciano comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Gibbons leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 7:0
01:49 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Marciano. 7:0
01:54 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gibbons takes advantage of it. 7:0
02:08 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Marciano's punches. 7:0
02:14 Gibbons lands a devastating uppercut! 11:0
02:14 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Marciano is trying to hang on... 11:0
02:24 Gibbons sneaks home the right cross. 13:0
02:37 He lands a solid uppercut! 17:0
02:37 Marciano's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 17:0
02:51 Gibbons is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 17:0
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 17:0
03:00 Referee Scott separates the two... 17:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 19:0

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:16 Gibbons pins Rocky Marciano's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:20 Referee Scott steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:32 Gibbons doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:46 Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:46 Gibbons is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
01:00 Gibbons telegraphed that shot and Marciano ducks under it easily. 0:4
01:07 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:13 Gibbons lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Marciano to take a half step backwards. 3:4
01:18 The swelling under Rocky Marciano's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 3:4
01:33 Gibbons smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 3:4
01:40 There's a straight right by Gibbons! 7:4
01:40 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Marciano's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 7:4
01:54 Marciano wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 7:4
02:01 Gibbons moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:4
02:14 Not much steam behind Gibbons's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:4
02:18 There appears to be increased swelling under Marciano's left eye. 11:4
02:31 Gibbons works his way in and leans on Marciano... 11:4
02:35 Scott separates them. 11:4
02:40 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:4
02:43 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 13:6
02:57 Gibbons fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 13:6
03:00 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 13:6
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 13:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Marciano'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 Marciano tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:34 Marciano lands a strong hook! 0:4
0:34 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:48 Marciano doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Gibbons's head? 0:9
0:48 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 0:9
01:02 Marciano lands a smashing cross! 0:13
01:02 Gibbons is reeling.. 0:13
01:16 Gibbons picks off the cross by Marciano. 0:13
01:18 Marciano walks in to a glancing hook from Gibbons. 2:13
01:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:13
01:42 Marciano wraps up Gibbons. 2:13
01:47 Scott pries them apart. 2:13
01:59 Marciano is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:13
02:09 Tommy Gibbons wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:13
02:13 Look for Tommy Gibbons to start to target Marciano's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:13
02:21 Marciano doesn't have to look for Gibbons this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:13
02:28 That hook from Marciano snapped Tommy Gibbons's head back violently! 4:17
02:28 Gibbons was shaken by that blow! 4:17
02:33 There appears to be some minor swelling under Gibbons's right eye. 4:17
02:50 Marciano ties up Gibbons... 4:17
02:55 Scott separates the two... 4:17
03:00 Gibbons is really fluid in his movement. 4:17
03:00 Marciano shows Gibbons his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 5:17

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Gibbons is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tommy Gibbons still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Marciano's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons lets a quick hook go, catching Marciano moving in. 2:0
0:28 Marciano lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 2:0
0:31 Gibbons rips a hook to the body. 4:0
0:35 That swelling under the left eye of Marciano is definitely getting worse. 4:0
0:54 Gibbons pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:0
01:05 Gibbons is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:0
01:18 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 4:4
01:18 Marciano just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:4
01:23 Gibbons's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 4:4
01:28 Gibbons works the body, landing an uppercut. 6:4
01:37 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 8:6
01:53 Tommy Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Rocky Marciano blocks it. 8:6
02:08 Circling left, Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Gibbons. 8:6
02:13 Scott is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 8:6
02:16 Marciano has Tommy Gibbons blocked in! 8:6
02:21 Rocky Marciano is clinching... 8:6
02:30 Scott moves in to break the clinch. 8:6
02:40 Marciano picks off the jab thrown by Tommy Gibbons. 8:6
02:42 Marciano throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Gibbons. 8:9
02:59 Marciano lands a strong cross! 8:13
02:59 Gibbons appears shaken by that punch! 8:13
03:00 Gibbons's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 8:13
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:13

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 John David Jackson was extremely upbeat during the break with Marciano providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Gibbons is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Marciano'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
0:08 Gibbons slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:12 Gibbons appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:32 Marciano catches Gibbons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:8
0:32 And Gibbons's in big trouble now! 0:8
0:37 Gibbons seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 0:8
0:42 Gibbons has Marciano cornered! 0:8
0:42 Marciano ducks into an uppercut from Gibbons as he looks to work inside. 3:8
0:46 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Marciano. 3:8
0:56 Marciano tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tommy Gibbons. 3:8
0:58 The uppercut just landed by Gibbons is a nice weapon on the inside. 5:8
01:12 Marciano misses with that combination. 5:8
01:29 Gibbons is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:8
01:33 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 5:8
01:39 Gibbons has Marciano pinned! 5:8
01:39 Gibbons feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 7:8
01:49 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:8
01:56 Gibbons is staying at the center of the ring. 7:8
02:01 Tommy Gibbons ties up Marciano. Why would he want to clinch now? 7:8
02:05 Gibbons shoves Marciano away. 7:8
02:10 Marciano cranks a hard cross to the body of Tommy Gibbons. 7:11
02:26 The fighters are tied up. Marciano tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:11
02:31 Scott has to separate the two... 7:11
02:44 Gibbons takes a hard combination from Marciano 7:15
02:44 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Gibbons is just trying to hang on! 7:15
02:53 Marciano leans on Gibbons and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 7:17
02:58 The swelling under Gibbons's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 7:17
03:00 Gibbons has Marciano trapped! 7:17
03:00 There's the bell. Gibbons wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 7:17
03:00 * Scott stops the fight and is calling that punch by Marciano a low blow. That is unbelievable, it was nowhere close to being low. 7:17

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gibbons's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tommy Gibbons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Marciano is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Marciano just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:23 Marciano connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:23 Gibbons is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:4
0:27 Tommy Gibbons's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:4
0:45 Gibbons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:4
0:48 Marciano lands a hook to the ribs. 0:6
01:05 Marciano drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:10
01:05 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:10
01:10 Gibbons's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Marciano. 0:10
01:15 Marciano connects with a wicked hook to the head. 0:13
01:24 Marciano lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:15
01:37 Tommy Gibbons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:15
01:44 Gibbons dances gracefully across the canvas 0:15
01:52 Gibbons lands a brutal cross to head of Marciano. 3:15
01:57 The swelling under Marciano's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 3:15
02:07 Marciano fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:15
02:09 Marciano takes a cross to the head from Gibbons. 5:15
02:23 Marciano grabs Gibbons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:15
02:27 * It's good to see Scott paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Gibbons about leaning on his opponent's neck. 5:15
02:46 Marciano's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 5:15
02:48 Gibbons lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:15
03:00 Marciano is off target with that hook. 7:15
03:00 It looks like Marciano has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:15
03:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:15

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rocky Marciano is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 John David Jackson seemed to pump up Marciano between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons'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 The swelling on the face of Marciano is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Marciano still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Marciano pummels Gibbons, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Gibbons is badly hurt! 0:4
0:16 Gibbons is breathing heavily... 0:4
0:24 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:29 And Gibbons tastes the power of a huge jab from Marciano! 0:8
0:29 Gibbons suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:8
0:33 Gibbons is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:8
0:38 Marciano retreats into the right corner. 0:8
0:38 Gibbons finds a home for his jab, keeping Marciano at bay. 2:8
0:47 Gibbons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:8
0:51 Tommy Gibbons is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 5:8
01:00 Marciano fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 5:10
01:05 Gibbons's tank is just about on empty. 5:10
01:17 Both fighters move to ring center. 5:10
01:17 Marciano slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Gibbons. 5:13
01:26 Gibbons pins Marciano in the corner! 5:13
01:30 Gibbons fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:13
01:42 Gibbons whiffs with the uppercut. 5:13
01:54 Marciano has freed himself from Gibbons. They move quickly to ring center. 5:13
02:03 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:13
02:06 Gibbons gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Marciano with an uppercut. 7:13
02:20 That punch actually went behind Marciano's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gibbons. 7:13
02:26 Marciano scores with a winging right! Gibbons's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:17
02:26 How is Gibbons standing after that? 7:17
02:31 The swelling under Gibbons's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 7:17
02:40 Tommy Gibbons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Marciano. 7:17
02:45 Gibbons finds a home for that debilitating hook. 10:17
02:49 The increased swelling around the left eye of Marciano is fast becoming a hindurance. 10:17
02:57 Tommy Gibbons moves into the near corner. 10:17
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 10:21
03:00 Gibbons was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 10:21
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 12:22

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Marciano got some great advice from John David Jackson between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Gibbons looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Marciano is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Marciano still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Marciano moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Gibbons lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:13 Marciano's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:0
0:26 Marciano is either lucky or has radar. Gibbons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:0
0:32 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 4:0
0:43 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:4
0:43 Gibbons is hurt! 4:4
0:53 Gibbons connects with a cross to Marciano's body. 6:4
0:57 There has to be something done about the swelling around Rocky Marciano's left eye as it continues to worsen. 6:4
01:06 Gibbons really buried that punch into Marciano's ribs. 10:4
01:06 Marciano is suddenly in trouble! 10:4
01:20 Rocky Marciano is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 10:4
01:35 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches but Marciano either blocks or slips them. 10:4
01:42 Marciano dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gibbons back on his heels! 10:8
01:42 Gibbons is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 10:8
01:46 Tommy Gibbons's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 10:8
01:55 Marciano slides into a neutral corner... 10:8
01:55 Gibbons goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 12:8
02:08 Gibbons fires a lead right that Marciano manages to avoid. 12:8
02:20 Gibbons scores with a tremendous left! 16:8
02:20 What a devastating shot, Marciano looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 16:8
02:24 Marciano seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 16:8
02:36 Tommy Gibbons is literally dancing circles around Marciano this round. 16:8
02:45 Gibbons is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Marciano 16:8
02:54 Scott has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gibbons locks up Marciano's arms. 16:8
03:00 Gibbons pushes Rocky Marciano away. 16:8
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 9. 18:8

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons'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 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Marciano's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Marciano's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Gibbons just misses with a huge shot as Marciano chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:20 Marciano lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:20 Gibbons is reeling after that shot! 0:4
0:24 It seems every shot Gibbons takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 0:4
0:29 John David Jackson not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gibbons. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:4
0:34 Marciano looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 0:4
0:41 Gibbons drops the right hand flush on Marciano's chin! 4:4
0:41 That shot buckled Marciano's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:4
0:54 Marciano shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gibbons flush! 4:8
0:54 Marciano has Gibbons hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:8
01:09 It's a sweet uppercut by Gibbons! He snapped Marciano's head straight back with that punch! 8:8
01:09 Marciano looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:8
01:13 The swelling around Marciano's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:8
01:21 Marciano is trapped in Gibbons's corner... 8:8
01:26 Gibbons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:8
01:40 Rocky Marciano fires a shot, but it glances off Gibbons's shoulder. 8:8
01:51 Marciano works free! He backs to ring center, with Gibbons following. 8:8
02:00 Marciano lands a devastating uppercut! 8:12
02:00 That's the punch Marciano hoped to land! Gibbons looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:12
02:17 Oh!!! Marciano unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:17
02:17 That blast sent Gibbons reeling into the ropes! 8:17
02:22 Gibbons's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:17
02:31 Marciano can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:17
02:42 Rocky Marciano fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 8:17
02:53 Marciano throws a crushing right to Gibbons's jaw! 8:21
02:53 Gibbons was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:21
03:00 Gibbons backs into his own corner... 8:21
03:00 Marciano cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:21
03:00 There's another round in the books. 8:23

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 George Chemeres was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons's corner gave his swelling priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of preventing it from worsening. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Marciano is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Marciano still has distension. 0:0
0:12 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:12 Gibbons is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:17 Gibbons's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:4
0:26 Marciano lands a hard hook! 0:9
0:26 Gibbons looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:9
0:42 Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 0:14
0:42 Marciano sent Gibbons reeling with that punch! 0:14
0:42 * And now Gibbons is bleeding from that last punch! 0:15
0:42 * Gibbons keeps wiping the blood from under his right eye with his glove. The cut shouldn't be bothering him that much. 0:15
0:47 Tommy Gibbons's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:15
0:55 Rocky Marciano just comes up short with the jab. 0:15
01:07 Marciano wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:15
01:18 Marciano throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:15
01:29 Marciano is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 0:15
01:33 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:15
01:38 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 0:20
01:38 Gibbons is clutching his side! 0:20
01:51 There's a hard shot off the top of Gibbons's head! 0:24
01:51 Gibbons was staggered by that punch! 0:24
01:56 There has to be something done about the swelling around Tommy Gibbons's right eye as it continues to worsen. 0:24
02:04 Marciano lands a strong uppercut! 0:29
02:04 That punch has Gibbons staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:29
02:04 Marciano has really been letting his hands go. And now it appears as if Gibbons's cut is bleeding even worse than before. 0:29
02:04 The cut under Gibbons's right eye continues to bleed. 0:29
02:09 This fight could be stopped in a punch or two unless Gibbons shows Scott that he's got something left. 0:29
02:17 Gibbons takes a heavy hook downstairs. 0:34
02:17 Tommy Gibbons is gasping for air!! 0:34
02:22 * The crowd is screaming to stop the fight and Scott jumps between the fighters! That's it!! Marciano is the winner at the 02:23 mark of round 11!! 0:34

Fight Result

And here with the call is Damian Pinto

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:23 mark in Round 11 is...

Rocky Marciano!


Score Cards

William James Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 93
Rocky Marciano 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 97

Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 93
Rocky Marciano 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 97

David Robertson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 93
Rocky Marciano 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 97

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Gibbons 27 30 30 27 27 27 27 27 30 27 279
Rocky Marciano 30 27 27 30 30 30 30 30 27 30 291


Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Rocky Marciano
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 5.09 3.27
Hooks / Round 4.09 4.64
Crosses / Round 3.64 4.27
Combinations / Round 3.73 5.73
Uppercuts / Round 2.91 5.27

Punches Landed / Round 19.45 23.18
Punches Missed / Round 46.45 43.36

Punching Accuracy 29.5% 34.8%

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

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 1 / 0 / 1

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0

Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0

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


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Support Bout
Jimmy Wilde vs Pernell Whitaker

Fight info: Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, CT, United States, 2012-04-19, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Bill Clancy, the bout will be scored by three judges: Leszek Jankowiak (Poland), Fred Jones (United States) and Marty Sammon (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: Jimmy Wilde - Record: 1-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 2-0-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Manny Seamon

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:09 There's some nice hand speed. Whitaker fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 0:2
0:25 Wilde tries to drop the right hand over the top but Whitaker ducks under it. 0:2
0:32 Wilde scores with a quick hook to the head of Whitaker after Whitaker missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:2
0:46 Wilde grabs Pernell Whitaker's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Clancy has to force Wilde to let go. 2:2
0:50 Clancy steps in and breaks it up. 2:2
0:59 Wilde lands a devastating hook to the body. 5:2
01:13 No one is going to confuse Wilde with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 5:2
01:22 Whitaker wings a big left hand at Wilde but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:2
01:34 Wilde looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Whitaker. 5:2
01:43 Both fighters take a half-step back. 5:2
01:49 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:2
02:03 Wilde clamps Whitaker's arms to his side and holds on until Clancy breaks the hold. 5:2
02:08 Clancy breaks them up... 5:2
02:17 Wilde just landed a devastating three punch combo! 9:2
02:17 Whitaker was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:2
02:29 Wilde lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 12:2
02:39 Whitaker said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 12:2
02:42 Whitaker lands a stinging jab. 12:4
03:00 Wilde lands a crushing uppercut! 16:4
03:00 Wilde just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 16:4
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 17:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Brooks seemed to pump up Wilde between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Whitaker and Wilde are in a clinch, Clancy hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:18 Clancy separates the two... 0:0
0:27 Whitaker's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:34 Wilde can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:46 Wilde's misses as Whitaker backpedals away. 0:0
0:48 Whitaker lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
01:02 Whitaker is clinching... Wilde is trying to free his gloves... They are under Whitaker's arms... 0:2
01:07 Whitaker shoves Wilde away. 0:2
01:12 Wilde lands consecutive blows to Whitaker's midsection. 2:2
01:25 Wilde works free! He backs to ring center, with Whitaker following. 2:2
01:35 Whitaker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Wilde. 2:2
01:47 Whitaker has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Wilde. 2:2
01:56 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:2
02:01 Whitaker takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:2
02:03 Not a lot on that hook to Jimmy Wilde's side, but it scored. 2:4
02:13 Wilde lands a stinging jab. 4:4
02:30 Whitaker grabs and holds Wilde... 4:4
02:35 Clancy separates the two fighters. 4:4
02:48 Whitaker misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 4:4
02:58 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:4
03:00 Whitaker grabs Jimmy Wilde. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:4
03:00 Clancy moves in to break the clinch. 4:4
03:00 Wilde spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 6:3

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:14 Wilde picks off the jab thrown by Whitaker. 0:0
0:25 Whitaker sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
0:36 Whitaker connects with a cross to Wilde's body. 0:4
0:45 As high as Wilde is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Whitaker takes advantage of it. 0:4
0:48 Whitaker traps Wilde in the corner! 0:4
0:48 Whitaker scores with a quick one-two to Wilde's midsection 0:6
01:11 Wilde takes a hard combination from Whitaker 0:10
01:11 Jimmy Wilde was shaken by that blow! 0:10
01:30 Whitaker pins Wilde's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:10
01:35 Wilde works his way free! 0:10
01:44 Wilde smothers Whitaker's attack with a clinch! 0:10
01:49 Whitaker tries to get free... Here comes Clancy to break them up... 0:10
01:58 The fighters are tied up. Whitaker tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:10
02:07 The Referee breaks it up... 0:10
02:11 Wilde's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:10
02:22 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:10
02:26 Whitaker tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:10
02:28 Wilde flicks a jab to Whitaker's stomach 2:10
02:42 Whitaker misses with that punch. 2:10
02:54 Whitaker lands a hard uppercut! 2:14
02:54 Wilde is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:14
03:00 Whitaker fires and misses. 2:14
03:00 And that ends Round number 3. 1:14

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:12 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Whitaker who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:20 Wilde got some great advice from Tommy Brooks between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:2
0:21 Wilde gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 2:2
0:34 Jimmy Wilde leaves the jab just short. 2:2
0:36 Whitaker lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Wilde from the outside. 2:5
0:49 Whitaker gets off a quick combination to the body 2:7
0:57 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:7
01:18 Whitaker does a great job of moving as Jimmy Wilde tries to work inside. 2:7
01:20 Whitaker is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:9
01:34 Wilde is holding on to Whitaker. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:9
01:38 Whitaker pushes Wilde away. 2:9
01:43 Wilde scores with consecutive blows to the body of Whitaker. 4:9
01:57 Whitaker tries to muscle inside but Wilde clinches him. 4:9
02:01 Clancy separates the two... 4:9
02:16 Whitaker is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Wilde. 4:9
02:28 Wilde slides into a neutral corner... 4:9
02:33 Wilde is challenging Whitaker to fight him and quit clinching. 4:9
02:37 Now they break clean. 4:9
02:42 Wilde lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Whitaker. 7:9
02:51 Wilde brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:9
02:55 Wilde bores in determined to maul Whitaker 7:9
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 7:9

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:15 Whitaker lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:15 Wilde is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:4
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:36 Wilde charges in but Whitaker avoids the rush. 0:4
0:41 Whitaker scores big with that hook to the jaw of Wilde. Wilde took a step back after absorbing that shot. 0:7
0:57 Whitaker traps Wilde's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Clancy breaks it up. 0:7
01:02 Clancy is shouting at Whitaker to break! 0:7
01:11 Whitaker doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:9
01:20 Wilde moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
01:24 Whitaker works his way in and leans on Wilde... 0:9
01:33 Whitaker uses his shoulder to force Wilde out of the clinch. 0:9
01:38 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:9
01:42 Wilde is blocked in his own corner... 0:9
01:42 Whitaker lands a brutal cross to head of Wilde. 0:12
01:58 Whitaker is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Jimmy Wilde. 0:12
02:03 Both men look to measure one another. 0:12
02:12 Wilde backs into a neutral corner. 0:12
02:12 Whitaker stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 0:15
02:21 Wilde retreats into the upper left corner. 0:15
02:21 Whitaker lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:17
02:38 Whitaker lands a hook to the ribs. 0:19
02:47 Wilde doesn't have to look for Whitaker this round. He is right there in front of him. 0:19
02:51 Whitaker seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:19
02:55 Jimmy Wilde backs into the left corner. 0:19
03:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Whitaker rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:19
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 1:20

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Whitaker traps Wilde in the corner! 0:0
0:19 Pernell Whitaker is off target with that jab. 0:0
0:22 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:26 Whatever Tommy Brooks said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Wilde has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:26 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:31 Jimmy Wilde voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:38 Wilde likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Whitaker's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
0:47 Whitaker moves into the upper corner. 2:0
0:52 Jimmy Wilde ties up Whitaker. 2:0
01:04 Referee Clancy separates the two... 2:0
01:08 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
01:16 Whitaker is either lucky or has radar. Jimmy Wilde's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
01:18 Wilde eats a jab from Whitaker 2:2
01:32 Wilde catches Whitaker coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:2
01:32 Whitaker was staggered by that punch! 6:2
01:42 Wilde pins Whitaker in the corner! 6:2
01:47 Jimmy Wilde clinches... Whitaker gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:2
01:51 Wilde finally lets go of Whitaker. 6:2
02:02 Wilde usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Pernell Whitaker tries vainly to score. 6:2
02:14 Wilde is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:2
02:17 Whitaker lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Wilde on the end of that punch. 6:4
02:30 Whitaker scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 6:6
02:40 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:6
02:40 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Jimmy Wilde blasts home a short hook to the body. 9:6
02:56 Whitaker has Wilde cornered! 9:6
03:00 Clancy yells at the fighters to separate but Whitaker and Wilde are a tangle of arms. 9:6
03:00 Whitaker pushes Jimmy Wilde away. 9:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 9:5

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Jeff Mayweather not only gave Whitaker encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Wilde. Now it's up to Whitaker to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Whitaker misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:13 Wilde slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:25 Whitaker is trapped in Jimmy Wilde's corner... 2:0
0:30 Wilde cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Whitaker had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:32 Whitaker throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:2
0:47 Pernell Whitaker misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:2
0:49 Wilde buries a hook to the body of Whitaker. 5:2
0:58 Both fighters move to ring center. 5:2
01:02 Whitaker throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Wilde but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:2
01:04 Wilde's jab is landing with some authority. 8:2
01:16 Whitaker has Wilde trapped! 8:2
01:21 The quickness and footwork of Whitaker is definitely keeping Wilde off balance. 8:2
01:29 Whitaker gets in a hook to the body of Wilde. 8:4
01:38 Whitaker forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Wilde. 8:6
01:52 And Whitaker tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Wilde! 12:6
01:52 Whitaker is reeling after that shot! 12:6
02:01 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:6
02:09 Wilde works free! The fighters move to ring center. 12:6
02:21 Pernell Whitaker doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Wilde's head? 12:10
02:21 Wilde's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 12:10
02:33 Wilde seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:10
02:40 Jimmy Wilde is clinching. Clancy better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 12:10
02:45 Clancy pries them apart. 12:10
02:56 Whitaker is giving Wilde a lot of side-to-side movement. 12:10
03:00 Whitaker is literally dancing circles around Jimmy Wilde this round. 12:10
03:00 Wow, they really went at in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 12:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Wilde's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Tommy Brooks was extremely upbeat during the break with Wilde providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Wilde lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:13 Whitaker is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 4:0
0:31 Wilde misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:33 Whitaker's jab is finds it's mark. 4:3
0:50 Whitaker smothers Wilde's attack as Wilde tries to get off some shots inside. 4:3
01:05 Wilde tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 4:3
01:14 Wilde wraps his arms around Whitaker. 4:3
01:23 Clancy separates them. 4:3
01:33 Wilde wraps up Pernell Whitaker... Neither fighter will break... 4:3
01:37 Clancy has to break the clinch. 4:3
01:42 Wilde works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:3
01:57 Wilde lets his hands go inside, but Whitaker protects his body well. 6:3
02:04 Whitaker dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Wilde back on his heels! 6:8
02:04 And Wilde's in big trouble now! 6:8
02:18 Wilde looks to work the body, but Whitaker covers up nicely. 6:8
02:30 Wilde is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Whitaker can't throw punches, I guess. 6:8
02:34 Clancy has to break them apart. 6:8
02:47 Wilde just comes up short with the jab. 6:8
02:54 Whitaker drives that short hook into Wilde's midsection! 6:13
02:54 Wilde looks shaken! 6:13
03:00 Pernell Whitaker has Wilde trapped in the near neutral corner... 6:13
03:00 Whitaker appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:13
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 6:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Clancy motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:13 Wilde lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:13 Whitaker seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:27 Wilde connects with a violent uppercut! 9:0
0:27 Whitaker appears to be stunned! 9:0
0:41 Whitaker throws a flurry of punches but Jimmy Wilde either blocks or slips them. 9:0
01:05 Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 9:0
01:10 Wilde misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:0
01:16 Whitaker quickly hitches up his trunks. 9:0
01:24 Wilde throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:0
01:26 Pernell Whitaker finds a home for his jab, keeping Wilde at bay. 9:2
01:44 Pernell Whitaker scores with a nice two-punch combination. 9:4
01:53 Wilde has Whitaker blocked in! 9:4
01:57 Wilde charges "Sweet Pea" trying to get inside 9:4
02:10 Wilde drops the right hand flush on Whitaker's chin! 13:4
02:10 Whitaker looks like he was hurt by that punch! 13:4
02:19 Whitaker is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 13:4
02:23 Wilde has Whitaker pinned! 13:4
02:27 Wilde suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 13:4
02:35 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 13:4
02:42 Wilde drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 17:4
02:42 Whitaker is trying to regroup after those punches... 17:4
02:47 Pernell Whitaker's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 17:4
02:55 Wilde slides into the corner... 17:4
02:55 Whitaker fires a solid combination. 17:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 19:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Wilde received a pep talk from Tommy Brooks before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:12 Whitaker was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:21 Whitaker takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:0
0:35 That punch actually went behind Whitaker's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jimmy Wilde. 6:0
0:47 Wilde lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 6:0
0:54 Whitaker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Wilde flush! 6:4
0:54 Wilde was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:4
01:03 Whitaker is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:4
01:11 Apparently Wilde feels it's a good strategy to hug Whitaker and force Clancy to come separate them. 6:4
01:20 Wilde and Whitaker each take a step back. 6:4
01:30 Wilde fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:4
01:37 Pernell Whitaker has Wilde pinned! 6:4
01:42 Watch Whitaker move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Wilde off balance. 6:4
01:51 Wilde misses with that combination. 6:4
01:53 Whitaker shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:6
02:07 Wilde ties up Whitaker... 6:6
02:16 Referee Clancy has to separate the two... 6:6
02:20 Whitaker backs into his own corner... 6:6
02:25 Wilde fires a shot, but it glances off Whitaker's shoulder. 6:6
02:32 Whitaker scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 6:10
02:32 Wilde appears shaken by those punches! 6:10
02:44 Wilde has Whitaker blocked in! 6:10
02:48 Wilde lands a crushing hook! 10:10
02:48 Pernell Whitaker is clutching his side! 10:10
02:53 Pernell Whitaker is starting to fatigue... 10:10
02:53 Pernell Whitaker seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 10:10
03:00 Whitaker is forced into his own corner... 10:10
03:00 Jimmy Wilde swings...and misses. 10:10
03:00 It looks like Whitaker has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:11

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Wilde is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:14 Wilde doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:0
0:16 Whitaker sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 0:3
0:25 Jeff Mayweather was really animated in Whitaker's corner and Whitaker was nodding in agreement. 0:3
0:25 Whitaker moves into the lower corner. 0:3
0:30 Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Wilde fails to score inside. 0:3
0:44 Wilde pummels Whitaker, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 5:3
0:44 How is Whitaker standing after that? 5:3
0:49 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Whitaker. 5:3
01:02 Whitaker moves to the center of the Ring taunting Wilde with his hands by his sides. 5:3
01:11 Wilde just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Whitaker with a sharp combination! 10:3
01:11 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Whitaker is just trying to hang on! 10:3
01:16 Whitaker is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 10:3
01:21 Wilde has Whitaker trapped! 10:3
01:21 Wilde lands a solid combination to the head of Whitaker. 13:3
01:25 The swelling under Whitaker's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 13:3
01:35 Wilde fires a lead right that Whitaker manages to avoid. 13:3
01:37 Whitaker catches Wilde with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 13:5
01:37 Wilde tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 13:5
01:47 Wilde moves into a neutral corner. 13:5
01:51 Whitaker grabs Wilde again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 13:5
02:00 * Whitaker is leaning on the back of Wilde's neck and Clancy has seen enough as he issues a warning. 13:5
02:14 Wilde steals a quick glance at his corner. 13:5
02:28 There's a straight right by Wilde! 17:5
02:28 Wilde has Pernell Whitaker in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 17:5
02:45 Wilde traps Whitaker in the corner! 17:5
02:50 Wilde tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 17:5
02:52 Whitaker goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 17:7
03:00 Whitaker looks for a breather; he grabs Wilde and holds on. Wilde pushes Whitaker off and looks for an opening. 17:7
03:00 Clancy moves them apart. 17:7
03:00 Whitaker shows Wilde his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 11. 18:6

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Whitaker got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jeff Mayweather's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Whitaker is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Wilde lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:12 Whitaker suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:16 The swelling under Whitaker's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:0
0:26 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
0:30 Clancy has to separate the two... 4:0
0:35 Wilde pins Whitaker in the corner! 4:0
0:39 Clancy tries to separate the boxers but Wilde has a vice-like grip on Whitaker. 4:0
0:51 Referee Clancy steps in to break it up. 4:0
01:03 Wilde really buried that punch into Whitaker's ribs. 8:0
01:03 Those punches hurt Whitaker and he looks to hang on. 8:0
01:17 Whitaker backs into a neutral corner. 8:0
01:22 Wilde wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Whitaker's defense. 8:0
01:34 Wilde is jockeying for position as he tries to force Whitaker back into the corner. 8:0
01:47 Wilde ties up Whitaker. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:0
01:56 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:0
02:00 Wilde is staying at the center of the ring. 8:0
02:05 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:0
02:12 Wilde connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 10:0
02:25 Wilde pins Whitaker in the corner! 10:0
02:29 Wilde looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 10:0
02:42 That was a violent straight right by Wilde! 14:0
02:42 Whitaker was shaken by those blows! 14:0
02:59 Whitaker usues his legs to avoid Wilde's punches. 14:0
03:00 Wilde seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:0
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 14:0

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Joe Humphries is ready with the call...

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

Leszek Jankowiak, Poland scores the bout 115 to 114 for Jimmy Wilde

Marty Sammon, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Pernell Whitaker

Fred Jones, United States scores the bout 116 to 112 for...

...Jimmy Wilde

The winner by split decision is Jimmy Wilde!


Score Cards

Leszek Jankowiak Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jimmy Wilde 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 115
Pernell Whitaker 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 114

Fred Jones Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jimmy Wilde 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 116
Pernell Whitaker 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 112

Marty Sammon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jimmy Wilde 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 114
Pernell Whitaker 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 115

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jimmy Wilde 30 30 27 27 27 29 30 27 30 28 30 30 345
Pernell Whitaker 27 27 30 30 30 28 29 30 27 29 27 27 341


Statistics
Categories Jimmy Wilde Pernell Whitaker
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 4.58 5.83
Hooks / Round 4.75 3.83
Crosses / Round 5.00 4.92
Combinations / Round 3.50 4.92
Uppercuts / Round 2.92 3.83

Punches Landed / Round 20.75 23.33
Punches Missed / Round 81.17 35.50

Punching Accuracy 20.4% 39.7%

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

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

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Co-Feature
Ray Leonard vs Henry Armstrong

Fight info: Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, United States, 2012-04-19, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Frank Santore, the bout will be scored by three judges: Roy Silbert (United States), Jose Juan Guerra (Mexico) and Bruce McTavish (New Zealand), 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: Ray Leonard - Record: 1-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Henry Armstrong - Record: 2-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:15 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Armstrong. 0:0
0:17 Leonard tastes Armstrong's jab 0:2
0:34 Armstrong misses with that combination. 0:2
0:46 Armstrong shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 0:7
0:46 Leonard looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:7
0:55 Armstrong misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:9
01:14 Leonard catches Armstrong coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:9
01:14 How is Armstrong standing after that? 4:9
01:31 Armstrong tries to drop the right hand over the top but Leonard ducks under it. 4:9
01:38 The action slows for the moment. 4:9
01:48 Armstrong quickly hitches up his trunks. 4:9
01:57 Leonard swings...and misses. 4:9
02:09 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 4:9
02:16 There's a hard shot off the top of Leonard's head! 4:13
02:16 Ray Leonard's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:13
02:33 Leonard fires and misses. 4:13
02:35 Armstrong scores with a glancing cross. 4:15
02:48 Ray Leonard ducks into an uppercut from Henry Armstrong. 4:17
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 4:18

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Al Braverman was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Watch Leonard move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Armstrong off balance. 0:0
0:23 Leonard is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:31 A cross from Leonard lands with some power. 3:0
0:44 Armstrong takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:0
0:44 Armstrong is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:0
0:58 Armstrong doesn't connect with the combination. 8:0
01:06 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:0
01:09 Armstrong 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. 8:2
01:23 Armstrong lands a solid uppercut! 8:6
01:23 Leonard was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:6
01:36 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Leonard who scores with a short hook to the chest. 10:6
01:49 Ray Leonard ties up Henry Armstrong. 10:6
01:54 Referee Santore separates the two... 10:6
02:03 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Leonard rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 10:6
02:08 Armstrong rips off a series of jabs that score! Leonard eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Armstrong quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 10:9
02:23 Leonard looks for a breather; he grabs Armstrong and holds on. Armstrong pushes Leonard off and looks for an opening. 10:9
02:27 Santore separates the two fighters. 10:9
02:38 Leonard is literally dancing circles around Armstrong this round. 10:9
02:46 Not a lot on that hook to Armstrong's side, but it scored. 12:9
03:00 Armstrong just comes up short with the hook. 12:9
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 14:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:14 Leonard is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:23 Leonard lands a vicious uppercut! 4:0
0:23 Armstrong is staggered... 4:0
0:37 Leonard is moving around the ring nicely. 4:0
0:50 Armstrong just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Leonard with a sharp combination! 4:4
0:50 Leonard is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:4
01:04 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Armstrong fails to score inside. 4:4
01:06 Leonard bangs the uppercut home. 6:4
01:19 Leonard doubles up to the body, though Armstrong seems unfazed. 8:4
01:36 Armstrong whiffs with the cross. 8:4
01:38 Leonard lands a solid combination to the head of Armstrong. 11:4
01:47 Armstrong gets the cross in, making Leonard blink. 11:7
02:08 Leonard is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 11:7
02:15 Henry Armstrong fires a punch over the jab of Leonard and gets it in for points. 11:9
02:26 Henry Armstrong feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 11:11
02:42 Armstrong lands a devastating uppercut! 11:16
02:42 Leonard looks stunned! 11:16
02:59 Oh!!! Armstrong unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 11:20
02:59 That punch may have stunned Leonard momentarily. 11:20
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Leonard and Armstrong really went at it. 12:21

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Armstrong grabs Leonard. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Leonard works his way free! 0:0
0:23 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:27 Leonard received a pep talk from Al Braverman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:28 Leonard gets the cross through Armstrong's guard. 2:0
0:51 Armstrong doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 2:0
0:56 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:59 Leonard tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Armstrong lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 2:3
01:17 Armstrong is holding... 2:3
01:26 Referee Santore steps in to break it up. 2:3
01:30 Leonard steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:3
01:37 Armstrong fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:3
01:39 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:3
01:56 Armstrong lands a solid hook! 4:7
01:56 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 4:7
02:10 Leonard wraps his arms around Armstrong. 4:7
02:14 Armstrong tries to get free... Here comes Santore to break them up... 4:7
02:19 Leonard seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 4:7
02:27 Armstrong fires a left hand that Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 4:7
02:29 Leonard slips in a jab to the body 6:7
02:44 It's a sweet uppercut by Armstrong! He snapped Leonard's head straight back with that punch! 6:11
02:44 Leonard was shaken by that blow! 6:11
03:00 Leonard works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 6:11
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 7:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:15 Leonard and Armstrong stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 2:2
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:2
0:24 Armstrong got some great advice from Jack DeForrest between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 2:2
0:30 Leonard just can't find the range with that jab. 2:2
0:32 Armstrong bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:4
0:41 Leonard is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 5:4
0:58 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Leonard back on his heels! 5:8
0:58 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 5:8
01:12 Leonard fires and misses. 5:8
01:14 * Santore is giving Armstrong a warning for a low blow. 5:10
01:32 Ray Leonard fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 8:10
01:46 Leonard is really fluid in his movement. 8:10
01:56 Leonard telegraphed that shot and Henry Armstrong ducks under it easily. 8:10
02:06 Leonard's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:10
02:16 Leonard is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Armstrong to chase him. 8:10
02:20 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 8:10
02:28 Armstrong comes in low. Leonard puts a headlock on him. Santore knocks Leonard's arm off Henry Armstrong's head. 8:10
02:33 Santore steps in and breaks it up. 8:10
02:37 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:10
02:45 Armstrong works his way in and leans on Leonard... 8:10
02:50 Santore breaks them up... 8:10
02:59 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 8:10
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:9

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ray Leonard is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Al Braverman seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Leonard is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:18 Leonard has Armstrong pinned! 0:0
0:23 Leonard is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Henry Armstrong 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:31 Armstrong retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:36 Leonard leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:38 Henry Armstrong splits Leonard's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 0:3
0:47 Leonard is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:3
01:00 * Henry Armstrong walks into a uppercut and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 0:3
01:03 Santore stands over Armstrong and begins the count... 10:3
01:03 1... 10:3
01:04 2... 10:3
01:05 3... 10:3
01:06 4... 10:3
01:07 5... 10:3
01:08 6... 10:3
01:09 7... 10:3
01:10 8... 10:3
01:11 9... 10:3
01:11 * Armstrong is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 10:3
01:11 Santore wipes off Armstrong's gloves and waves the fighters together. 10:3
01:11 Armstrong is definitely in trouble. Leonard needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 10:3
01:24 Leonard is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 10:3
01:29 Ray Leonard catches Armstrong with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 12:3
01:29 Leonard has Armstrong hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Leonard is. 12:3
01:38 Armstrong retreats into the near corner. 12:3
01:38 That hook to the body from Leonard had some power behind it. 15:3
01:38 Leonard hurt Armstrong with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 15:3
01:46 Leonard gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 17:3
01:46 Armstrong reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 17:3
01:46 Leonard must sense that he's got Armstrong 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. 17:3
01:55 That was a reckless uppercut from Leonard but it still manages to score cleanly. 20:3
01:55 Leonard has Henry Armstrong in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 6th. 20:3
02:09 Leonard lands a crushing uppercut! 24:3
02:09 Armstrong appears to have been staggered by that punch... 24:3
02:17 Armstrong slides into his own corner... 24:3
02:22 Leonard fires a shot, but it glances off Armstrong's shoulder. 24:3
02:33 Leonard misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 24:3
02:41 Armstrong digs two shots to the body and then rips Leonard with a short uppercut on the inside. 24:6
02:57 Armstrong moves to the center of the Ring taunting Leonard with his hands by his sides. 24:6
03:00 Armstrong moves into a neutral corner. 24:6
03:00 Leonard is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 24:6
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 26:7

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Henry Armstrong looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Leonard has Armstrong blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Leonard grabs Armstrong again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:20 Leonard and Armstrong each take a step back. 0:0
0:20 Ray Leonard is fading... 0:0
0:20 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:25 Al Braverman not only gave Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Armstrong. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:0
0:25 Ray Leonard scores to the body with a jab 2:0
0:34 Leonard pumps the jab into the face of Armstrong. 5:0
0:43 Armstrong moves into the far left corner. 5:0
0:48 Armstrong is trying to free his gloves from under Leonard's gloves. 5:0
0:57 Santore is shouting at Leonard to break! 5:0
01:09 Leonard circles around the ring. 5:0
01:13 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:0
01:23 Henry Armstrong scores with a tremendous left! 5:4
01:23 Leonard seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:4
01:32 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:4
01:39 Leonard lands a strong uppercut! 9:4
01:39 Leonard has Armstrong hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:4
01:51 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:4
01:56 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:4
01:58 Armstrong rakes Leonard with some solid shots to the head and body. 9:7
02:02 Leonard is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 9:7
02:02 Armstrong appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 9:7
02:08 Armstrong sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 9:10
02:21 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Henry Armstrong... Now they separate. 9:10
02:26 Santore separates the two... 9:10
02:35 Armstrong ties up Leonard. Why would he want to clinch now? 9:10
02:40 Santore has to separate the two... 9:10
02:52 Leonard back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Armstrong. 9:10
02:57 Leonard finds a home for his jab, keeping Armstrong at bay. 11:10
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 11:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 11:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 0:0
0:13 Leonard buries a jab in Armstrong's stomach. 3:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:0
0:27 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:0
0:32 Santore moves in to break the clinch. 3:0
0:50 Leonard is either lucky or has radar. Henry Armstrong's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:0
01:00 Ray Leonard backs into the left corner. 3:0
01:05 Armstrong's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 3:0
01:11 That hook from Leonard snapped Armstrong's head back violently! 7:0
01:11 Armstrong takes a step back, obviously hurt! 7:0
01:32 * From Armstrong's reaction after that last exchange, it looks as if he's seriously hurt himself. He might have torn something. 7:0
01:37 Leonard is forced into his own corner... 7:0
01:41 That was a violent straight right by Armstrong! 7:4
01:41 Those punches hurt Leonard and he looks to hang on. 7:4
01:55 There's a straight right by Armstrong! 7:8
01:55 Leonard appears shaken by that punch! 7:8
02:04 Armstrong gets off a quick combination to the body 7:10
02:19 Armstrong just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:14
02:19 Leonard was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:14
02:39 Armstrong is just missing by a hair with his punches. 7:14
02:46 Armstrong dips and connects with a hook to the side of Leonard's head. 7:16
02:58 Leonard is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:16
03:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:16
03:00 Armstrong looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 7:16
03:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:16
03:00 The bell ending Round 8 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:12 Santore has to pull the fighters away from each other as Armstrong locks up Leonard's arms. 0:0
0:21 Santore has to break them apart. 0:0
0:26 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 0:0
0:30 Leonard goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:44 Armstrong misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:50 Both men look to measure one another. 2:0
01:05 Armstrong misses with that punch. 2:0
01:11 Santore is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 2:0
01:15 Leonard slides into the corner... 2:0
01:19 Armstrong bores in determined to maul Leonard 2:0
01:28 Santore warns Armstrong for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:0
01:40 Armstrong uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 2:0
01:48 Armstrong lands a devastating hook to the body. 2:3
02:02 Armstrong does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Leonard's punches in close. 2:3
02:09 A straight cross from Ray Leonard gets through Armstrong's guard. 4:3
02:23 Leonard fires a lead right that Armstrong manages to avoid. 4:3
02:25 Armstrong forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ray Leonard. 4:5
02:37 The action is back at ring center. 4:5
02:42 Leonard picks off the cross by Armstrong. 4:5
02:49 Ray Leonard drops the right hand flush on Armstrong's chin! 9:5
02:49 Armstrong was staggered by that punch! 9:5
03:00 Considering the clinch Armstrong has on Leonard it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Leonard pushes him away. 9:5
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 9:5
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 9:5
03:00 Leonard spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 9:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Armstrong leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong has Leonard cornered! 0:0
0:11 Leonard does a great job of moving as Armstrong tries to work inside. 0:0
0:18 Armstrong got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack DeForrest's instructions work. 0:0
0:23 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:37 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:42 Santore separates them. 0:0
0:46 Armstrong's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:50 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:54 Ray Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:58 Armstrong lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:58 Leonard is hurt! 0:4
01:15 Armstrong lands a wicked uppercut! 0:8
01:15 Armstrong has Leonard in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:8
01:27 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 0:8
01:31 Armstrong just comes up short with the jab. 0:8
01:39 Henry Armstrong lands a brutal cross to head of Ray Leonard. 0:11
01:51 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:11
01:55 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:11
02:02 Leonard pins Armstrong in the corner! 0:11
02:07 OH! Leonard landed the big hook flush! 4:11
02:07 Armstrong is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:11
02:23 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:11
02:34 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:11
02:41 Armstrong is pinned in his own corner... 4:11
02:41 There's some nice hand speed. Leonard fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 6:11
02:51 Leonard splits Armstrong's gloves with an uppercut. 8:11
03:00 Leonard has Armstrong trapped in the left neutral corner... 8:11
03:00 Leonard can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:11
03:00 Santore motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 10. 10:7

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Santore motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:17 Leonard is holding on to Armstrong. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:26 Santore pries them apart. 0:0
0:35 Leonard really buried that punch into Armstrong's ribs. 4:0
0:35 Armstrong is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:52 Armstrong tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:0
0:55 Leonard's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:0
01:09 Armstrong misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:0
01:16 Armstrong appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 6:0
01:19 Armstrong feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 6:3
01:36 Armstrong throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ray Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:3
01:48 Leonard connects with a violent uppercut! 10:3
01:48 Armstrong looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:3
02:05 Armstrong pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:3
02:20 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Armstrong had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:3
02:33 Armstrong suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 10:3
02:45 Armstrong pins Leonard's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 10:3
02:54 Armstrong shoves Leonard away. 10:3
03:00 Leonard is trapped in Armstrong's corner... 10:3
03:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:3
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Leonard's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 11. 9:1

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong traps Leonard in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Armstrong feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Leonard's jaw. 0:3
0:24 Armstrong approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Leonard any room to breathe. 0:3
0:29 Armstrong's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:34 Leonard takes a hard combination from Armstrong 0:8
0:34 Ray Leonard staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:8
0:47 Armstrong has Leonard trapped! 0:8
0:51 Armstrong drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:13
0:51 Leonard is reeling.. 0:13
01:08 Armstrong tries to muscle inside but Leonard clinches him. 0:13
01:13 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:13
01:18 Armstrong lands two stinging combinations that stop Leonard in his tracks. 0:16
01:38 Armstrong wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:16
01:44 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Armstrong chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:16
01:58 Armstrong misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:16
02:12 Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Leonard's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:20
02:12 Leonard seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 0:20
02:42 * OH my,Armstrong lands a huge cross and Ray Leonard hits the canvas. 0:20
02:45 Santore motions Armstrong to a neutral corner and starts the count. 0:27
02:45 1... 0:27
02:46 2... 0:27
02:47 3... 0:27
02:48 4... 0:27
02:49 5... 0:27
02:50 6... 0:27
02:50 * Leonard's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 0:27
02:50 This bout will continue as Santore signals to both men to fight. 0:27
02:58 Leonard moves into the lower corner. 0:27
03:00 Armstrong appears to have this fight under control. 0:27
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 0:26

Fight Result

And here with the call is Michael Pass

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

Roy Silbert, United States scores the bout 113 to 113 - even

Jose Juan Guerra, Mexico scores the bout 114 to 112 for Ray Leonard

Bruce McTavish, New Zealand scores the bout 113 to 112 for Henry Armstrong

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a draw!


Score Cards

Roy Silbert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 113
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 9 9 10 113

Jose Juan Guerra Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 114
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 10 9 9 9 10 112

Bruce McTavish Round Total
New Zealand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 7 112
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 10 9 10 9 10 113

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Leonard 27 30 27 27 29 30 30 27 30 29 30 23 339
Henry Armstrong 30 27 30 30 28 24 27 30 27 28 27 30 338


Statistics
Categories Ray Leonard Henry Armstrong
Knockdowns scored 1 1

Jabs / Round 6.75 5.00
Hooks / Round 2.58 3.75
Crosses / Round 2.58 4.75
Combinations / Round 5.00 3.83
Uppercuts / Round 2.50 4.50

Punches Landed / Round 19.42 21.83
Punches Missed / Round 39.75 59.58

Punching Accuracy 32.8% 26.8%

Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1

No cuts occured

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

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Main Event
Ray Robinson vs Barney Ross

Fight info: Philadelphia Convention Hall, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2012-04-19, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Gerald Ritter, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Ackerman (United States), Robert Tapper (Canada) and Ezequiel Suarez (Colombia), 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: Ray Robinson - Record: 1-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Norman Stone - Cut Man: Nick Florio
In the blue corner: Barney Ross - Record: 2-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Leo Flynn

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:06 Ross lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
0:24 Ross doesn't connect with the hook. 0:2
0:31 Robinson lands a solid cross! 4:2
0:31 Ross seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:2
0:51 That punch actually went behind Ross's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ray Robinson. 4:2
0:53 Ross lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:4
01:07 Robinson looks to work the body, but Ross covers up nicely. 4:4
01:10 Ross lands a stinging jab. 4:6
01:26 Ross ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:8
01:40 Ross fires a left hand that Robinson takes high on the shoulder. 4:8
01:54 Ross is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:8
02:01 Ross is holding on to Robinson. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:8
02:10 Ritter separates the two... 4:8
02:15 The action slows for the moment. 4:8
02:20 Barney Ross scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:10
02:20 * And now it appears as if Robinson has been cut the last punch that landed. 4:11
02:20 A cut on the inside of Robinson's left eyebrow is trickling blood down his face. It's following a path along his nose and around his lip but it does not appear to be getting into his eye at this point. 4:11
02:20 First round cuts really complicate things for a fighter. 4:11
02:29 Ross moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:13
02:43 Robinson picks off the cross by Ross. 4:13
02:50 As high as Robinson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Ross takes advantage of it. 4:13
02:58 Robinson and Ross are in a clinch, Ritter hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:13
03:00 Ritter breaks them up... 4:13
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 3:13

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Robinson does a great job of moving as Ross tries to work inside. 0:0
0:24 Norman Stone was really animated in Ray Robinson's corner and Robinson was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:30 Robinson can't score with short uppercut inside. Ross got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:42 Robinson fires a shot, but it glances off Ross's shoulder. 0:0
0:45 There's some nice hand speed. Ross fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 0:2
0:54 Ross scores with a glancing cross. 0:4
0:54 That last shot has reopened a cut on Robinson because the blood is flowing again. 0:4
0:54 The cut on the inside of Robinson's left eyebrow has been reopened and the blood is, once again, trickling down his face. 0:4
0:54 Even a small cut this early in the fight can become a problem in later rounds. 0:4
01:11 Ross pins Robinson's arms. Now they move apart. 0:4
01:20 Ross uses his shoulder to force Ray Robinson out of the clinch. 0:4
01:30 Robinson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:4
01:32 Robinson takes a cross to the head from Ross. 0:6
01:45 Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:49 Robinson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Barney Ross. 2:6
02:06 Robinson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ross but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:6
02:09 Ross doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:8
02:22 Ross looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 2:8
02:37 OH! Robinson landed the big hook flush! 7:8
02:37 Ross was stunned by that blow! 7:8
02:46 Ross scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Robinson's jaw. 7:10
03:00 Ross is jockeying for position as he tries to force Robinson back into the corner. 7:10
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Robinson's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 7:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Norman Stone said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Robinson has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:05 Robinson's corner has done a great job on the cut inside the left eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:06 Ross rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:20 Robinson pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:2
0:24 Ray Robinson traps Ross in the corner! 0:2
0:24 Robinson catches Ross with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:2
0:37 Robinson follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 5:2
0:46 Robinson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ross 7:2
01:00 Robinson swings...and misses. 7:2
01:02 Ross bangs the uppercut home. 7:4
01:11 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Robinson who scores with a short hook to the chest. 9:4
01:25 Robinson eats a jab from Ross 9:6
01:34 Robinson has Ross pinned! 9:6
01:38 Robinson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ross had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:6
01:41 Not much steam behind Ross's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 9:8
01:50 Ray Robinson is keeping away from the ropes. 9:8
01:54 Robinson is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 9:8
02:04 Ross misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 9:8
02:06 Robinson throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Ross. 12:8
02:20 Ross tries to muscle inside but Robinson clinches him. 12:8
02:24 * The referee cautions Robinson about leaning on Ross's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 12:8
02:42 Robinson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:8
02:54 Robinson usues his legs to avoid Ross's punches. 12:8
03:00 Ross retreats into a neutral corner. 12:8
03:00 Robinson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 12:8
03:00 Ross shows Robinson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 14:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:13 Robinson is holding... 0:0
0:25 Referee Ritter has to separate the two... 0:0
0:29 Leo Flynn knows Ross lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:29 Ross continues to pop the jab 0:2
0:38 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:42 Robinson fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
01:02 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:2
01:06 Ross's finds a home on Robinson's jaw. 2:4
01:23 Robinson is moving around the ring nicely. 2:4
01:27 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:4
01:42 Robinson is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:4
01:44 Ross connects with an uppercut to the head of Robinson. 2:6
02:02 Robinson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 2:6
02:10 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ross. 2:6
02:17 Ray Robinson steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:6
02:20 Ross retreats into the far left corner. 2:6
02:24 Robinson misses wildly with the Hook. 2:6
02:27 Ray Robinson eats a short cross from Ross amd backs away. 2:8
02:27 It looks like Ross has reopened Robinson's previous wound because Robinson is now bleeding once again. 2:8
02:27 Once again the blood from the cut on the inside of Ray Robinson's left eyebrow begins to slowly make it's way down his face after being reopened. 2:8
02:27 * Ritter is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Robinson's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Robinson's face, especially the cut above the eye. 2:8
02:27 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 4 as the fighters approach one another. 2:8
02:36 Ross digs a short hook to ribs of Robinson. 2:10
03:00 Robinson has Ross blocked in! 2:10
03:00 Ray Robinson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:10
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 2:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:05 As round 5 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Robinson; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut inside the left eyebrow. 0:0
0:06 Ross backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:06 Ross and Robinson go toe to toe with Ross getting the better of it. 2:3
0:19 Robinson slips out of a corner, as Ross attempts to trap him. 2:3
0:24 Leo Flynn seemed to pump up Ross between rounds. 2:3
0:24 A cross lands for Robinson. Ross didn't see that one coming. 4:3
0:41 Robinson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:3
0:46 Ross ducks into an uppercut from Robinson. 6:3
01:00 Robinson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:3
01:10 Robinson has Ross cornered! 6:3
01:14 Robinson wraps up Barney Ross. 6:3
01:19 Ritter is shouting at Ray Robinson to break! 6:3
01:30 Ray Robinson is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Barney Ross. 6:3
01:35 Ross's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 6:3
01:38 Ross shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:5
01:56 Ross is off target with that jab. 6:5
01:58 Robinson scores with several light punches to the head. 8:5
02:15 Robinson fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:5
02:17 Ross scores with the jab. 8:7
02:29 Robinson slides into the corner... 8:7
02:34 Robinson comes in low. Ross puts a headlock on him. Ritter knocks Ross's arm off Robinson's head. 8:7
02:38 Ray Robinson works his way free! 8:7
02:51 Robinson clamps Ross's arms to his side and holds on until Ritter breaks the hold. 8:7
03:00 Robinson pushes Ross away. 8:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 10:6

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Robinson's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 A trickle of blood is still visible on the face of Robinson; his cutman wasn't able to staunch the flow of blood from the cut inside the left eyebrow, at least not completely. 0:0
0:11 Ross has his arms wrapped around Robinson... Now they separate. 0:0
0:15 Ross and Robinson each take a step back. 0:0
0:20 Ross has Robinson trapped! 0:0
0:20 Ross gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Ray Robinson. 0:2
0:34 Robinson works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:2
0:43 Ross is clinching... 0:2
0:47 Ross shoves Robinson away. 0:2
0:52 Ross's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:55 Ross shoots a cross to the midsection. 0:4
01:09 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Barney Ross's defense. 0:4
01:12 Ross wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:6
01:12 That last punch has widened the cut and worsened the bleeding on Robinson's face. 0:6
01:12 As he takes more punishment, Robinson also suffers from more noticeable bleeding as the gash inside his left eyebrow widens and bleeds even more profusely. 0:6
01:12 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Robinson's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Ritter is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Robinson's facial wound. 0:6
01:12 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Robinson's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Robinson and Ross await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 6. 0:6
01:21 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 0:6
01:25 Ross ties up Robinson. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:6
01:30 Ross finally lets go of Robinson. 0:6
01:39 Ross lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 0:6
01:41 Robinson gets the cross through Ross's guard. 2:6
01:55 The fighters are tied up. Ross tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:6
02:04 Ritter has to break the clinch. 2:6
02:09 Both men look to measure one another. 2:6
02:12 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:6
02:21 Robinson'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. 2:6
02:24 Ross traps Robinson in the corner! 2:6
02:29 Ross fires and misses. 2:6
02:31 Robinson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:6
02:44 Robinson is pinned in his own corner... 4:6
02:49 Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:6
02:51 Robinson lands a stinging jab. 6:6
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 7:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:06 Robinson received a pep talk from Norman Stone before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Ray Robinson has the cut inside the left eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:11 Barney Ross misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:21 Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:21 Robinson throws a punch and lands. Ross scores with a counter. Looks like Robinson was a little more effective. 3:2
0:39 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Ross protects his body well. 3:2
0:46 Both fighters are throwing but Robinson is scoring more than Ross. 6:4
0:56 Robinson is trapped in Ross's corner... 6:4
01:00 Ross tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Robinson blocks it. 6:4
01:07 Barney Ross gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:6
01:21 Ross does a great job smothering Robinson's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 6:6
01:29 Robinson pins Ross in the corner! 6:6
01:33 Robinson grabs Ross's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ritter has to force Robinson to let go. 6:6
01:38 Ross tries to get free... Here comes Ritter to break them up... 6:6
01:42 Robinson backs into his own corner... 6:6
01:47 Ross tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 6:6
01:52 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 6:6
01:59 Robinson is protecting the body nicely as Ross fails to score inside. 6:6
02:06 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:6
02:20 Ross tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:6
02:27 Robinson lands a hard hook! 10:6
02:27 Ross is hurt! 10:6
02:37 Robinson doesn't have to look for Ross this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:6
02:43 Ross lands a jab to Robinson's midsection 10:8
02:52 Ross gets off a jab to the solar plexus 10:10
03:00 Robinson backs into the far corner. 10:10
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 10:10
03:00 Referee Ritter steps in to break it up. 10:10
03:00 It looks like Ross has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 9:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:13 Ritter warns Robinson for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:22 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:26 Ross got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Leo Flynn's instructions work. 0:0
0:31 Robinson is clinching... Ross is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ray Robinson's arms... 0:0
0:36 Ritter separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:47 Barney Ross is trying to free his gloves from under Robinson's gloves. 0:0
0:52 Ritter pries them apart. 0:0
0:56 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:56 Robinson is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:0
01:13 Ritter tries to separate the boxers but Robinson has a vice-like grip on Ross. 2:0
01:17 Ritter separates the two... 2:0
01:29 Robinson misses with that punch. 2:0
01:40 Robinson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ross ducks under it. 2:0
01:47 Ross is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 2:0
01:55 That was a violent straight right by Robinson! 6:0
01:55 Ross is gasping for air!! 6:0
02:12 Robinson just comes up short with the hook. 6:0
02:18 Ross lands a hard hook! 6:5
02:18 Robinson is staggered... 6:5
02:37 Robinson pummels Ross, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 10:5
02:37 Barney Ross is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 10:5
02:49 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:5
02:52 Ross has Ray Robinson trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 10:5
02:56 Ross tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:5
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 10:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ritter motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn was extremely upbeat during the break with Ross providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Robinson moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:13 Robinson picks off the jab thrown by Ross. 0:0
0:15 Robinson throws the hook and connects. 2:0
0:32 Ross just comes up short with the hook. 2:0
0:34 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Robinson. 5:0
0:48 Ross fires a lead right that Robinson manages to avoid. 5:0
0:51 Robinson flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 7:0
01:10 Ross wraps his arms around Robinson. 7:0
01:19 Robinson pushes Ross away. 7:0
01:30 Ray Robinson pins Ross in the corner! 7:0
01:34 Robinson slides along the far ropes. 7:0
01:43 Barney Ross frees himself from Robinson's clutches! They move to ring center now. 7:0
01:59 Ross fires and misses. 7:0
02:01 Robinson pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 9:0
02:25 Robinson is either lucky or has radar. Ross's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:0
02:27 Ross tastes Robinson's jab 11:0
02:44 Ross misses wildly with the hook. 11:0
02:56 Ray Robinson has Ross trapped in the far left neutral corner... 11:0
03:00 Robinson darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 11:0
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 11:0
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 12:1

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Ross got some great advice from Leo Flynn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:08 Robinson traps Ross in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Robinson's jab connects to Ross's head 2:0
0:18 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 4:2
0:31 Robinson just landed a three punch combo! 8:2
0:31 Ross is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 8:2
0:41 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Robinson lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ross. 10:2
0:58 Ross telegraphed that shot and Robinson ducks under it easily. 10:2
01:00 Robinson finds an opening in Ross's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 13:2
01:14 Ray Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:2
01:22 Ross tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Robinson. 13:2
01:28 Ross appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 13:2
01:37 Look out! That was a straight right by Ross! 13:6
01:37 Robinson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 13:6
01:53 Robinson is really fluid in his movement. 13:6
02:05 Robinson is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Ross 13:6
02:09 Some nice infighting ends with Robinson getting an uppercut in. 15:6
02:14 Ross is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 15:6
02:25 Ross misses with that jab. 15:6
02:28 Robinson snakes the jab through Ross's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 17:6
02:37 Ray Robinson connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 19:6
02:48 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Robinson blasts home a hook. 21:6
03:00 Barney Ross holds his arms up in disgust as Robinson holds him around his waist. 21:6
03:00 Ritter has to break them apart. 21:6
03:00 There's another round in the books. 23:6

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Ross is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:12 Ross is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:17 Robinson throws a crushing right to Ross's jaw! 4:0
0:17 Ross is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:0
0:29 Robinson feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 6:0
0:34 The swelling under Ross's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 6:0
0:49 Robinson moves into the right corner. 6:0
0:53 Ross cranks up the hook and connects to Robinson's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:4
0:53 "The Pride of the Ghetto" Ross has Robinson in trouble after that punch! 6:4
01:07 Ross has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Robinson. 6:4
01:11 Ritter moves in to break the clinch. 6:4
01:20 Ross voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:4
01:30 Ross fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:4
01:41 Ross pins Robinson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:4
01:46 * Referee Ritter taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Ross. 6:4
01:59 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:4
02:02 Ray Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 6:4
02:06 Robinson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ross tries vainly to score. 6:4
02:09 Robinson scores with a stunning hook to the head. 9:4
02:21 Ross gets inside and fires a hook to Robinson's body. 9:6
02:41 Ross lands a vicious hook! 9:10
02:41 Robinson is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:10
02:56 Ross can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:10
03:00 Ross has Robinson trapped! 9:10
03:00 Ross is stalking his opponent. 9:10
03:00 Robinson appears to have this fight under control. 9:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 9:11

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Ross wings a big left hand at Robinson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:24 Ross feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:24 Ross bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
0:42 Ray Robinson ends up behind Ross as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:2
0:51 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Ritter is going to have to sort this out. 0:2
01:00 Referee Ritter separates the two... 0:2
01:09 Ross fires a volley of punches but Robinson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:2
01:12 Robinson lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:2
01:16 Ross is breathing heavily... 2:2
01:35 Barney Ross shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Robinson flush! 2:6
01:35 Robinson appears to be stunned! 2:6
01:48 Ross just misses with a huge shot as Robinson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:6
01:51 Robinson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ross on the end of that punch. 4:6
02:04 Robinson pins Ross in the corner! 4:6
02:04 A straight cross from Robinson gets through Ross's guard. 6:6
02:16 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:6
02:16 Ross fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:8
02:27 Robinson is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:8
02:31 Ross seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:8
02:35 Robinson throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 8:8
02:47 Ross has Robinson trapped in the lower neutral corner... 8:8
02:52 Ross grabs Robinson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:8
02:56 Ritter has to separate the two... 8:8
03:00 Robinson has freed himself from Ross. They move quickly to ring center. 8:8
03:00 Robinson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:8
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 9:8

Fight Result

Let's go to Joe Antonacci for the call...

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

Robert Tapper, Canada scores the bout 116 to 112 for Ray Robinson

Don Ackerman, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even

Ezequiel Suarez, Colombia scores the bout 116 to 112 for...

...Ray Robinson

The winner by majority decision is Ray Robinson!


Score Cards

Don Ackerman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 114
Barney Ross 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 114

Robert Tapper Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 116
Barney Ross 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 112

Ezequiel Suarez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 116
Barney Ross 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 112

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 27 28 30 28 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 29 346
Barney Ross 30 29 27 29 27 27 30 27 27 27 30 28 338


Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Barney Ross
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 5.42 5.92
Hooks / Round 3.17 5.92
Crosses / Round 5.00 4.92
Combinations / Round 5.25 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 2.83

Punches Landed / Round 22.33 22.58
Punches Missed / Round 50.92 72.83

Punching Accuracy 30.5% 23.7%

Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 3 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside left eyebrow 3 / 2 / 3

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0

Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 2 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0

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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developmen

[NazNaci1]

Not a great result for my guys, this time. SRL probably edged Armstrong, in my opinion, so I wont complain about a Draw. It was close. That last second KD, not doubt, pulled Armstrong back into it.

As for The Pea, he just got a little out hustled by Wilde, a fair SD loss, though he is 0-1-2, in his first 3.

Competition is obviously pretty brutal, this time. May the best fighter and Manager win!