#4#Event (6) 19-24

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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Jack Dempsey Harry Wills 3-2 1 MD 12 12
Preliminary 1 Julio Cesar Chavez Meldrick Taylor 2-1 1 UD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Ray Robinson Kid Chocolate 2-1 1 KO 10 12
Support Bout Muhammad Ali Joe Louis 1-1 2 TKO 10 12
Co-Feature Abe Attell Sandy Saddler 1-1 2 TKO 7 12
Main Event Benny Leonard Stanley Ketchel 1-1 1 MD 12 12

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Opening Bout
Jack Dempsey vs Harry Wills

Fight info: 115 Bourbon St., Merrionette Park, IL, United States, 2012-05-13, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dave Greer (United States), Bill Graham (United States) and Michael Glienna (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: Jack Dempsey - Record: 7-3-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Harry Wills - Record: 2-3-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack DeForrest - Cut Man: Ace Marotta

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:20 Dempsey lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Harry Wills. 0:0
0:23 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Wills, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut to Dempsey's midsection. 0:3
0:39 Dempsey goes straight at Wills, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:3
0:44 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:3
0:47 Wills buries a jab in Dempsey's stomach. 0:6
01:02 Dempsey tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:6
01:09 Look out! That was a straight right by Harry Wills! 0:10
01:09 That punch may have stunned Dempsey momentarily. 0:10
01:23 Dempsey throws a flurry of punches but Wills either blocks or slips them. 0:10
01:37 Dempsey misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:10
01:44 Harry Wills lands a devastating cross! 0:15
01:44 How is Dempsey standing after that? 0:15
01:48 Dempsey looks a little puffy under his right eye. 0:15
01:53 Dempsey throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:15
02:02 Dempsey doesn't have to look for Wills this round. He is right there in front of him. 2:15
02:10 Dempsey's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 2:15
02:14 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:15
02:23 Dempsey landed a sharp combination that rocked Wills back on his heels! 6:15
02:23 Wills is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 6:15
02:37 Jack Dempsey whiffs with the cross. 6:15
02:40 Wills throws the hook and connects. 6:17
02:58 Wills fires a punishing jab into the face of Dempsey. He wasn't probing with that punch. 6:20
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 8:20

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Wills glances a hook off Dempsey's side. 0:2
0:19 Dempsey throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:2
0:27 Jack DeForrest not only gave Wills encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Dempsey. Now it's up to Wills to implement it. 2:2
0:33 Dempsey is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Wills a decent target to shoot for. 2:2
0:50 Dempsey drops the right hand flush on Wills's chin! 6:2
0:50 That's the punch Dempsey hoped to land! Wills looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:2
01:07 Dempsey is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:2
01:14 Dempsey scores with a quick one-two to Harry Wills's midsection 8:2
01:23 Wills lands the lead cross. 8:4
01:42 Dempsey fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:4
01:49 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:4
01:53 Jack Dempsey fires the jab. It finds its target. 10:4
02:02 A solid right hand scores for Dempsey. 13:4
02:16 A flurry of blows from Dempsey lands to the body 15:4
02:21 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Wills's right eye. 15:4
02:31 Jack Dempsey leans on the ropes and motions for Wills to come in. 15:4
02:43 Wills smothers Dempsey's attack as Dempsey tries to get off some shots inside. 15:4
02:54 Wills quickly hitches up his trunks. 15:4
03:00 Wills moves to the center of the Ring taunting Dempsey with his hands by his sides. 15:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 16:6

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wills looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Wills is clinching... Jack Dempsey is trying to free his gloves... They are under Wills's arms... 0:0
0:22 Podgorski pries them apart. 0:0
0:29 Wills is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:29 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Dempsey scored more on that exchange. 3:2
0:38 Wills pins Dempsey in the corner! 3:2
0:43 Wills fires a lead right that Dempsey manages to avoid. 3:2
0:45 There's some nice hand speed. Dempsey fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 5:2
01:01 Wills tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:2
01:11 The action is at ring center. 5:2
01:16 Dempsey misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:2
01:18 The fighters move in close and Wills gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Dempsey. 5:5
01:18 Jack Dempsey staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 5:5
01:31 Wills misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:5
01:34 Not the cleanest of combinations from Dempsey but it still scored effectively. 8:5
01:48 Harry Wills backs into his own corner... 8:5
01:53 Dempsey is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Wills. 8:5
02:03 Dempsey works his way in and leans on Wills. 8:5
02:12 Wills looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 8:5
02:24 Podgorski yells at the fighters to separate but Wills and Dempsey are a tangle of arms. 8:5
02:29 Harry Wills uses his shoulder to force Dempsey out of the clinch. 8:5
02:38 Wills has freed himself from Dempsey. They move quickly to ring center. 8:5
02:43 Wills gets the cross through Dempsey's guard. 8:7
02:47 There appears to be increased swelling under Dempsey's right eye. 8:7
02:53 Jack Dempsey slides into the corner... 8:7
02:57 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Wills rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 8:7
03:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now Podgorski jumps between them. 9:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wills is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Yank Durham was really animated in Jack Dempsey's corner and Dempsey was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Wills fires a left hand that Dempsey takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:19 Dempsey just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Wills with a sharp combination! 5:0
0:19 Wills seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 5:0
0:36 Wills is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Jack Dempsey can't throw punches, I guess. 5:0
0:41 Dempsey works his way free! 5:0
0:50 Wills lands a solid cross! 5:4
0:50 That blast sent Dempsey reeling into the ropes! 5:4
0:54 Dempsey's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 5:4
01:02 Dempsey has Wills blocked in! 5:4
01:07 Jack Dempsey pins Wills's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 5:4
01:11 Dempsey finally lets go of Wills. 5:4
01:17 Dempsey sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 7:4
01:26 Wills has Dempsey pinned! 7:4
01:26 Wills throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Dempsey's jaw. 7:6
01:41 Dempsey looks to work the body, but Wills covers up nicely. 7:6
01:49 Dempsey pins Harry Wills in the corner! 7:6
01:53 Dempsey misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:6
02:08 Dempsey can't score with short uppercut inside. Wills got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:6
02:15 Wills retreats into a neutral corner. 7:6
02:20 Dempsey just landed a devastating three punch combo! 11:6
02:20 Those punches hurt Wills and he looks to hang on. 11:6
02:24 That swelling under the right eye of Wills is definitely getting worse. 11:6
02:34 Dempsey is either lucky or has radar. Wills's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 11:6
02:36 Dempsey scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Wills's jaw. 13:6
02:45 Dempsey fires a light jab to the stomach 15:6
02:55 Wills is trapped in Dempsey's corner... 15:6
03:00 Dempsey lands a vicious uppercut! 19:6
03:00 Wills suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 19:6
03:00 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Wills. 19:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 18:6

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
0:08 Jack DeForrest was screaming at Wills between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Wills's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Wills leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:15 Wills walks in to a glancing hook from Dempsey. 2:0
0:23 Yank Durham seemed to pump up Dempsey between rounds. 2:0
0:25 Dempsey's finds a home on Wills's jaw. 4:0
0:41 Wills moves into the left corner. 4:0
0:41 Jack Dempsey scores with a big right hand. That shot got Wills's attention. 7:0
0:46 The swelling is increasing around Wills's right. 7:0
0:53 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:0
0:57 Dempsey ties up Wills. 7:0
01:06 * Podgorski steps in and admonishes Wills for leaning on Dempsey's neck. 7:0
01:23 Dempsey is pinned in his own corner... 7:0
01:23 Wills scores with a nice right cross. 7:2
01:28 Look for Wills to start to target Dempsey's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 7:2
01:32 Wills traps Dempsey in the corner! 7:2
01:37 Harry Wills's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 7:2
01:43 Some good body work by Dempsey but not much on those punches. 9:2
01:56 Dempsey comes in low. Wills puts a headlock on him. Podgorski knocks Wills's arm off Dempsey's head. 9:2
02:01 Podgorski breaks them up... 9:2
02:06 Dempsey seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:2
02:17 Jack Dempsey is holding on to Wills. He seems to be taking a breather. 9:2
02:26 Podgorski separates them. 9:2
02:36 Dempsey wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Wills's defense. 9:2
02:38 Harry Wills scores with a forceful jab. 9:5
02:42 * Podgorski separates the fighters and sends them to their corners but the bell has not sounded yet to end the round. We're not sure what happened but Podgorski is obviously confused. 9:5

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Wills'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 Dempsey rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:21 Dempsey fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 5:0
0:26 Wills seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 5:0
0:35 Wills backs into a neutral corner. 5:0
0:44 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Dempsey blasts home a hook. 7:0
0:53 Dempsey scores with an excellent cross. 10:0
01:09 Dempsey drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 15:0
01:09 Wills was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 15:0
01:14 The increased swelling around the right eye of Wills is fast becoming a hindurance. 15:0
01:18 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 15:0
01:26 Dempsey tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Harry Wills blocks it. 15:0
01:33 Dempsey lands a jab to Wills's midsection 17:0
01:50 Dempsey just comes up short with the combination. 17:0
01:53 Harry Wills turns on the hook and drives it home under Dempsey's elbows. 17:3
01:57 Dempsey's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 17:3
02:06 Wills usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Dempsey tries vainly to score. 17:3
02:13 Dempsey takes a hard combination from Wills 17:7
02:13 Dempsey is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 17:7
02:25 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 17:7
02:25 Dempsey goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 19:7
02:40 Podgorski warns Dempsey for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 19:7
02:44 The fighters separate after a clinch. 19:7
02:57 Dempsey misses with that cross. 19:7
03:00 Dempsey slides along the far ropes. 19:7
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Dempsey's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 20:7

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Dempsey is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Wills is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Wills still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Wills slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:20 Dempsey and Wills each take a step back. 0:0
0:31 Harry Wills and Dempsey clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:35 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:43 Dempsey just misses with a huge shot as Wills chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:50 It's a sweet uppercut by Wills! He snapped Dempsey's head straight back with that punch! 0:4
0:50 Dempsey is badly hurt! 0:4
01:02 Wills seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
01:13 Wills is protecting the body nicely as Dempsey fails to score inside. 0:4
01:19 Wills connects with a violent cross! 0:8
01:19 Jack Dempsey seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:8
01:24 Dempsey's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 7. 0:8
01:31 Dempsey has Wills trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:8
01:35 Jack Dempsey traps Wills's gloves under his arms, forcing Podgorski to break them up. 0:8
01:40 Podgorski separates the two... 0:8
01:44 Dempsey appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:8
01:52 Jack Dempsey just landed a three punch combo! 4:8
01:52 Wills is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:8
02:01 Wills moves into a neutral corner. 4:8
02:05 Jack Dempsey knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 4:8
02:16 That was a violent straight right by Dempsey! 8:8
02:16 Wills is suddenly in trouble! 8:8
02:21 Wills is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 8:8
02:28 Wills takes a hard jab to the face from Dempsey 11:8
02:40 Wills lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Dempsey's midsection. 11:10
02:54 Dempsey fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 11:10
02:57 Wills flicks a lead right to the head of Jack Dempsey. 11:12
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 11:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Wills received a pep talk from Jack DeForrest before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Dempsey's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Dempsey's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Wills'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 Dempsey has Wills trapped! 0:0
0:07 Dempsey's jab connects to Wills's head 2:0
0:16 Dempsey digs a short hook to ribs of Wills. 4:0
0:30 And Wills tastes the power of a huge combination from Dempsey! 8:0
0:30 Wills was staggered by those punches! 8:0
0:35 There has to be something done about the swelling around Wills's right eye as it continues to worsen. 8:0
0:44 Wills really buried that punch into Dempsey's ribs. 8:4
0:44 Dempsey was shaken by those blows! 8:4
0:49 The swelling under Dempsey's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 8:4
0:58 Harry Wills telegraphed that shot and Dempsey ducks under it easily. 8:4
01:05 Dempsey backs into the left corner. 8:4
01:09 Harry Wills is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 8:4
01:19 There's a hard shot off the top of Wills's head! 12:4
01:19 That shot landed square and Wills felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 12:4
01:33 Wills bounces off the ropes, challenging Dempsey to come get him. 12:4
01:42 Wills lands a hard uppercut! 12:8
01:42 Jack Dempsey was staggered by that punch! 12:8
01:53 Dempsey misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 14:8
01:58 Wills needs to catch his second wind... 14:8
02:07 Wills fires and misses. 14:8
02:15 Dempsey lands a flurry to the ribs of Wills. 16:8
02:28 Wills shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Dempsey flush! 16:12
02:28 What a beautiful combination! Dempsey might not survive this... 16:12
02:46 Dempsey picks off the jab thrown by Wills. 16:12
02:52 There's a straight right by Dempsey! 20:12
02:52 Wills was stunned by that blow! 20:12
02:57 It seems every shot Wills takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 20:12
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 20:14

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Harry Wills was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Dempsey'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 Harry Wills's cutman does a nice job on Wills's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:12 Wills pummels Dempsey, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 0:5
0:12 Dempsey is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:5
0:17 The swelling around Dempsey's right eye is worsening. 0:5
0:21 Yank Durham was extremely upbeat during the break with Dempsey providing some solid encouragement. 0:5
0:22 Harry Wills lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:7
0:30 Dempsey is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:7
0:38 Wills drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:11
0:38 Dempsey was hurt by those blows! 0:11
0:52 Wills dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Dempsey back on his heels! 0:15
0:52 Wills has Dempsey in trouble after that punch! 0:15
0:56 The swelling under Dempsey's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:15
01:05 Dempsey tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:15
01:13 Dempsey retreats into the upper left corner. 0:15
01:18 OH! Wills landed the big hook flush! 0:20
01:18 Dempsey looks shaken! 0:20
01:22 It looks like Dempsey and Wills are both running out of gas... 0:20
01:36 Wills misses wildly with the Hook. 0:20
01:47 Wills misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:20
01:54 Wills has Dempsey cornered! 0:20
01:58 Wills is flicking the jab, trying to keep Dempsey at long range. 0:20
02:03 Wills forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Dempsey. 0:22
02:03 Wills hurt Dempsey with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 0:22
02:07 The swelling under Dempsey's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:22
02:16 Dempsey does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Wills's punches in close. 0:22
02:27 Wills lands a strong uppercut! 0:26
02:27 Dempsey's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:26
02:40 Wills is moving like a ghost out there, as Dempsey trys in vain to corner him 0:26
02:47 Dempsey traps Wills in the corner! 0:26
02:47 Dempsey doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:26
02:47 * Dempsey's last punch snapped back the head of Wills. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 3:26
02:47 The blood if flowing freely and it's evident that the cut is located outside his right eyebrow and slightly below it. 3:26
02:52 Wills is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 3:26
02:52 Dempsey is fading... 3:26
02:52 Wills's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 3:26
03:00 Wills misses wildly with the hook. 3:26
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 4:28

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Wills's corner men does a nice job on Wills's cut outside the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Wills had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Dempsey is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Dempsey still has distension. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Wills'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 Dempsey lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:13 That was a beautiful shot, Wills's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:0
0:27 Jack Dempsey throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Wills but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:0
0:29 Wills lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Dempsey back on his heels. 4:3
0:34 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 4:3
0:34 Dempsey seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 4:3
0:43 Dempsey cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Wills had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:3
0:50 Wills lands a smashing jab! 4:8
0:50 Dempsey is hurt! 4:8
0:59 Wills pins Dempsey in the corner! 4:8
01:03 Wills fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:8
01:10 Harry Wills fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:10
01:10 Dempsey looks bad after taking that last blow from Wills. Wills's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. Dempsey is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 10th! 4:10
01:14 Dempsey's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:10
01:23 You would think Dempsey had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Wills looked trying to score there! 4:10
01:34 Wills is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:10
01:41 Wills scores with a hard, snapping jab. 4:13
01:41 Dempsey suddenly looks very vulnerable. Wills can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 4:13
01:59 Wills misses with that punch. 4:13
02:10 Wills traps Dempsey's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Podgorski breaks it up. 4:13
02:15 Dempsey tries to get free... Here comes Podgorski to break them up... 4:13
02:19 Dempsey is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Wills's jaw. 7:13
02:24 Wills's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 7:13
02:28 Dempsey is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:13
02:37 Wills tries to drop the right hand over the top but Dempsey ducks under it. 7:13
02:44 Wills's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 7:13
02:48 Harry Wills has Dempsey cornered! 7:13
02:52 Wills can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:13
03:00 Dempsey has his arms wrapped around Wills... Now they separate. 7:13
03:00 Referee Podgorski separates the two... 7:13
03:00 Wills shows Dempsey his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 7:12

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey might have a slight edge going into this round but he can't coast. It's too close, at least unofficially. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Dempsey's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Dempsey's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Wills's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 Wills lands a wicked cross! 0:5
0:12 Dempsey is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:5
0:16 The swelling around Dempsey's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:5
0:21 Dempsey got some great advice from Yank Durham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:5
0:21 Wills has Dempsey blocked in! 0:5
0:25 Harry Wills just comes up short with the jab. 0:5
0:32 Dempsey moves into the upper left corner. 0:5
0:32 Wills snakes the jab through Dempsey's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:7
0:32 Wills stunned Dempsey with that last shot and Wills's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 0:7
0:41 Some nice infighting ends with Wills getting an uppercut in. 0:9
0:41 Dempsey is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Wills just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 0:9
0:54 Wills lets his hands go inside, but Dempsey protects his body well. 0:9
01:05 Wills brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:9
01:10 Dempsey slides into the corner... 0:9
01:18 That punch actually went behind Dempsey's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Wills. 0:9
01:30 Wills misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:9
01:43 Wills catches Jack Dempsey coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:13
01:43 That punch has Dempsey staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:13
01:47 Dempsey's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Wills. 0:13
01:55 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:13
01:59 Dempsey wraps up Wills. 0:13
02:04 * Podgorski cautions Wills for striking with his his shoulder. 0:13
02:19 A cross lands for Dempsey. Wills didn't see that one coming. 2:13
02:24 Wills's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:13
02:28 Wills tastes Dempsey's jab 4:13
02:46 Wills is off target with that hook. 4:13
02:48 Dempsey moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:13
03:00 Dempsey grabs Wills's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Podgorski has to force Jack Dempsey to let go. 6:13
03:00 Referee Podgorski steps in to break it up. 6:13
03:00 Wills seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:13
03:00 The bell stops the action as Dempsey and Wills go back to their corners. 6:14

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 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Dempsey's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Dempsey's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Harry Wills'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
0:06 Wills is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:06 Dempsey feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Wills's jaw. 3:0
0:15 Whatever Jack DeForrest said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Wills has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 3:0
0:16 A cross to body by Dempsey gets through. 5:0
0:20 Harry Wills seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 5:0
0:29 Wills does a great job of moving as Dempsey tries to work inside. 5:0
0:41 Jack Dempsey fires and misses. 5:0
0:48 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:0
0:51 The action is back at ring center. 5:0
0:55 Dempsey scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:0
0:55 Wills is gasping for air!! 9:0
01:12 Wills grabs Dempsey. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 9:0
01:17 Podgorski steps in and breaks it up. 9:0
01:26 Dempsey clamps Wills's arms to his side and holds on until Podgorski breaks the hold. 9:0
01:35 The Referee breaks it up... 9:0
01:47 Dempsey cranks up the hook and connects to Wills's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 13:0
01:47 That shot buckled Wills's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 13:0
01:56 Wills backs into a neutral corner. 13:0
02:01 Dempsey fires a shot, but it glances off Wills's shoulder. 13:0
02:07 Wills misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 13:0
02:10 Not much steam behind Dempsey's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 15:0
02:14 Wills's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 15:0
02:24 Dempsey doesn't connect with the jab. 15:0
02:31 Dempsey seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 15:0
02:38 Considering the clinch Wills has on Dempsey it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Dempsey pushes him away. 15:0
02:43 Podgorski has to break them apart. 15:0
02:52 Wills works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 15:0
02:57 Dempsey has Wills cornered! 15:0
03:00 Dempsey fires a volley of punches but Wills was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 15:0
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 15:0

Fight Result

Let's go to Jim Fitzgerald for the call...

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

Bill Graham, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for Jack Dempsey

Dave Greer, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even

Michael Glienna, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for...

...Jack Dempsey

The winner by majority decision is Jack Dempsey!


Score Cards

Dave Greer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 114
Harry Wills 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 114

Bill Graham Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 115
Harry Wills 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 113

Michael Glienna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 115
Harry Wills 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 113

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jack Dempsey 27 29 30 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 27 30 344
Harry Wills 30 28 27 27 27 27 30 27 30 30 30 27 340


Statistics
Categories Jack Dempsey Harry Wills
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.75 4.25
Hooks / Round 4.58 2.92
Crosses / Round 4.67 4.42
Combinations / Round 7.00 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 4.17 4.17


Punches Landed / Round 25.17 19.25
Punches Missed / Round 42.75 43.92


Punching Accuracy 37.1% 30.5%


Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2


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


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


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0


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


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

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Preliminary 1
Julio Cesar Chavez vs Meldrick Taylor

Fight info: Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Belterra, IN, United States, 2012-05-13, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Mike Ortega, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard DeCarufel (Canada), Hans Larsen (Denmark) and Leo Johnson (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 2-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Meldrick Taylor - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:18 Chavez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:18 Taylor is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:32 Chavez clinches... Taylor gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:37 Taylor tries to get free... Here comes Ortega to break them up... 4:0
0:44 Taylor is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 7:2
0:53 Solid work to the body as Chavez lands an uppercut. 10:2
01:07 Julio Cesar Chavez goes straight at Taylor, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 10:2
01:16 Meldrick Taylor does a great job of moving as Julio Cesar Chavez tries to work inside. 10:2
01:18 Meldrick Taylor dips and connects with a hook to the side of Chavez's head. 10:4
01:27 A cross from Chavez lands with some power. 13:4
01:41 Taylor smothers Chavez's attack as Chavez tries to get off some shots inside. 13:4
01:48 As high as Taylor is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Julio Cesar Chavez takes advantage of it. 13:4
01:58 Fans call for more action as Chavez ties up Taylor. Ortega agrees with the fans and yells for Chavez to quit playing games and fight. 13:4
02:02 Referee Ortega separates the two... 13:4
02:11 Chavez lands a jab to the midsection 15:4
02:20 Chavez throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 17:4
02:29 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Chavez and Ortega has stopped the action to scold him 20:4
02:55 Taylor usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Chavez tries vainly to score. 20:4
02:58 Taylor connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 20:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 20:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Meldrick Taylor looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Taylor who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:20 Chavez got some great advice from Thel Torrance between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:2
0:26 Julio Cesar Chavez frees himself from Taylor's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:2
0:39 A straight cross from Chavez gets through Taylor's guard. 2:2
0:53 Taylor looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:2
0:55 Chavez sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:2
01:09 Chavez lands a strong uppercut! 8:2
01:09 That's the punch Chavez hoped to land! Taylor looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:2
01:23 Taylor fires and misses. 8:2
01:29 Taylor has Chavez pinned! 8:2
01:29 Taylor 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. 8:4
01:42 Chavez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:4
01:50 Taylor wings a big left hand at Chavez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:4
02:00 The action slows for the moment. 8:4
02:03 Taylor snakes the jab through Chavez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:6
02:17 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Taylor rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 8:6
02:27 Chavez is pinned in his own corner... 8:6
02:27 Taylor throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 8:8
02:37 Taylor retreats into a neutral corner. 8:8
02:41 Taylor usues his legs to avoid Julio Cesar Chavez's punches. 8:8
02:48 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:8
02:52 Chavez is blocked in his own corner... 8:8
02:52 Taylor pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:10
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 9:12

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Meldrick Taylor looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Chavez received a pep talk from Thel Torrance before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Taylor is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:18 Taylor moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:23 Ortega has to pull the fighters away from each other as Chavez locks up Taylor's arms. 0:0
0:32 Ortega has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:44 Chavez pins Taylor's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:48 Chavez and Taylor each take a step back. 0:0
0:57 Chavez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Taylor blocks it. 0:0
01:00 Julio Cesar Chavez tries a hook but Taylor blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:2
01:12 The fighters are at ring center... 0:2
01:17 Chavez ties up Taylor... 0:2
01:26 Ortega breaks them up... 0:2
01:30 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:2
01:42 Meldrick Taylor is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:2
01:51 Taylor wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Chavez's defense. 0:2
01:53 Chavez lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 2:2
02:07 Chavez just misses with a huge shot as Taylor chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:2
02:09 Taylor scores with a quick one-two to Chavez's midsection 2:4
02:23 Julio Cesar Chavez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Taylor had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:4
02:34 Chavez misses wildly with the Hook. 2:4
02:36 Taylor scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:6
02:46 Taylor retreats into the right corner. 2:6
02:50 Chavez traps Taylor's gloves under his arms, forcing Ortega to break them up. 2:6
02:59 Ortega separates the two fighters. 2:6
03:00 Taylor moves into the lower right corner. 2:6
03:00 Chavez wraps his arms around Taylor. 2:6
03:00 Taylor pushes Chavez away. 2:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 2:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ortega motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 These guys are really going at it but Chavez looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:3
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:3
0:17 Chavez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:3
0:25 Whatever Thel Torrance said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Chavez has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 4:3
0:30 Chavez lands a hard uppercut! 9:3
0:30 That blast sent Meldrick Taylor reeling into the ropes! 9:3
0:49 Chavez has Meldrick Taylor blocked in! 9:3
0:53 Taylor holds his arms up in disgust as Chavez holds him around his waist. 9:3
0:58 Referee Ortega has to separate the two... 9:3
01:02 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 9:3
01:07 Chavez lands a stinging jab. 11:3
01:26 Chavez grabs Meldrick Taylor. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 11:3
01:30 Julio Cesar Chavez finally lets go of Taylor. 11:3
01:35 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 11:3
01:38 Chavez scores with consecutive blows to the body of Taylor. 13:3
01:50 Taylor retreats into his own corner... 13:3
01:50 Chavez lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 15:3
01:50 Taylor tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 15:3
02:08 Chavez plods forward. 15:3
02:17 Julio Cesar Chavez doesn't connect with the hook. 15:3
02:19 Taylor glances a hook off Chavez's side. 15:5
02:28 Chavez drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Meldrick Taylor. 18:5
02:37 Taylor slides into a neutral corner... 18:5
02:37 Chavez fires a jab to the body 20:5
02:54 Julio Cesar Chavez feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 22:5
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 22:5

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:11 Chavez comes in low. Taylor puts a headlock on him. Ortega knocks Taylor's arm off Chavez's head. 0:0
0:16 Ortega moves them apart. 0:0
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:20 Robert Garcia was extremely upbeat during the break with Taylor providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:21 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:25 Chavez grabs Taylor again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:34 Ortega separates the two... 0:0
0:47 Chavez throws a flurry of punches but Taylor either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:50 Taylor lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:2
01:03 Taylor is literally dancing circles around Chavez this round. 0:2
01:13 OH! Chavez landed the big hook flush! 4:2
01:13 Chavez has Meldrick Taylor in trouble after that punch! 4:2
01:22 Julio Cesar Chavez backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:27 Taylor has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Chavez. 4:2
01:36 Taylor shoves Chavez away. 4:2
01:40 Chavez is motioning with his gloves for Taylor to bring it on, but Chavez is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:2
01:43 Taylor's jab is fast and accurate. 4:4
01:53 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 6:6
02:03 Taylor flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:8
02:25 Julio Cesar Chavez picks off the jab thrown by Taylor. 6:8
02:32 Taylor continues to pop the jab 6:10
02:43 Taylor has Chavez trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:10
02:43 Taylor rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:12
02:56 Chavez slides into his own corner... 6:12
02:56 Meldrick Taylor lands a short hook to the body. 6:14
03:00 That ends Round 5... But the fighters are still punching! Now Ortega jumps between them. 5:14

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Taylor looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Thel Torrance was really animated in Julio Cesar Chavez's corner and Chavez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 * Ortega steps in and admonishes Taylor for hitting below the belt. 0:2
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:30 Chavez traps Taylor's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:2
0:35 Now they break clean. 0:2
0:40 Julio Cesar Chavez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:47 Chavez muscles his way inside. 0:2
0:54 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Taylor. 2:5
01:09 Chavez landed a sharp combination that rocked Taylor back on his heels! 6:5
01:09 How is Taylor standing after those shots? 6:5
01:25 Chavez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:5
01:28 Taylor catches Chavez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:7
01:40 Taylor catches Chavez with a nice cross. 6:10
01:49 Taylor lands a rapier like jab to the head of Chavez 6:12
02:07 Taylor looks for a breather; he grabs Chavez and holds on. Chavez pushes Taylor off and looks for an opening. 6:12
02:11 Ortega has to break them apart. 6:12
02:20 Chavez has Taylor trapped! 6:12
02:24 Chavez is off target with that jab. 6:12
02:41 Chavez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Meldrick Taylor. 6:12
02:45 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:12
02:53 Taylor is trapped in Chavez's corner... 6:12
02:58 Chavez lands a wicked uppercut! 10:12
02:58 Taylor is reeling after that shot! 10:12
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:12

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Taylor backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:08 Chavez lands a hard jab to the body of Taylor 3:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:22 That punch actually went behind Taylor's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Chavez. 3:0
0:28 Taylor's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 3:0
0:33 Chavez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:0
0:36 Taylor feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Julio Cesar Chavez's chin. 3:2
0:49 Chavez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Taylor ducks under it. 3:2
01:04 Chavez just comes up short with the hook. 3:2
01:15 Chavez misses with that cross. 3:2
01:18 * Taylor continues to hammer away as he holds Chavez and Ortega has seen enough as he issues a warning. 3:5
01:42 Chavez connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 6:5
01:51 Chavez fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 9:5
02:10 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 9:5
02:19 Referee Ortega steps in to break it up. 9:5
02:28 Look out! That was a straight right by Chavez! 13:5
02:28 Taylor seems to have been hurt by that punch! 13:5
02:32 Taylor is losing his legs... 13:5
02:40 Chavez gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 15:5
02:44 * Meldrick Taylor suddenly has a noticeable lump under his left eye. 15:5
02:56 That hook by Chavez jarred Taylor! 19:5
02:56 Meldrick Taylor looks like he was hurt by that punch! 19:5
03:00 The swelling is increasing around Taylor's left. 19:5
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 20:4

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Chavez and Taylor leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Taylor's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Chavez just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:13 Taylor is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:0
0:17 It doesn't look like Taylor has much left at all. 4:0
0:27 Both fighters are flailing away but Taylor is definitely landing the better punches. 6:3
0:36 Taylor is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:3
0:40 Both fighters are throwing but Taylor is scoring more than Chavez. 8:6
0:44 Taylor's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 8:6
0:56 Chavez clamps Taylor's arms to his side and holds on until Ortega breaks the hold. 8:6
01:05 Ortega moves in to break the clinch. 8:6
01:10 Taylor connects with a left-right combo. 8:8
01:27 Chavez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Taylor. 8:8
01:39 Chavez lands a vicious cross! 13:8
01:39 Taylor looks stunned! 13:8
01:51 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Taylor lands a short uppercut to the chin of Chavez. 13:10
02:07 Meldrick Taylor follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 13:13
02:16 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 13:13
02:21 Chavez lands a hard hook! 17:13
02:21 Taylor looks shaken! 17:13
02:25 The increased swelling around the left eye of Taylor is fast becoming a hindurance. 17:13
02:34 Chavez forces his way inside. 17:13
02:38 Julio Cesar Chavez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 17:13
02:46 Chavez traps Taylor in the corner! 17:13
02:50 Chavez scores with a tremendous left! 21:13
02:50 How is Taylor standing after that? 21:13
03:00 Chavez slides into the corner... 21:13
03:00 It looks like Chavez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 21:13
03:00 Chavez and Taylor can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 23:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Taylor's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Taylor'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
0:11 Chavez pins Taylor's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:16 Ortega separates them. 0:0
0:25 Chavez backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:29 Taylor grabs Chavez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ortega has to force Meldrick Taylor to let go. 0:0
0:34 Ortega pries them apart. 0:0
0:41 Taylor leans on Chavez and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:55 Chavez swings...and misses. 0:2
01:02 Chavez takes a heavy cross downstairs. 0:6
01:02 Chavez is suddenly in trouble! 0:6
01:16 Taylor scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:8
01:30 Chavez pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:8
01:43 Ortega tries to separate the boxers but Taylor has a vice-like grip on Chavez. 0:8
01:47 Ortega separates the two... 0:8
01:54 Chavez is trapped in the corner... 0:8
01:54 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Taylor blasts home a hook. 0:10
02:04 The cross scores for Chavez. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:10
02:14 Taylor digs a short hook to ribs of Chavez. 2:12
02:28 Taylor just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Chavez with a sharp combination! 2:16
02:28 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Chavez is just trying to hang on! 2:16
02:42 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:16
02:53 Taylor just comes up short with the combination. 2:16
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 9 to a close. 3:15

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Taylor is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Taylor'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 Meldrick Taylor lands a flurry to the ribs of Chavez. 0:2
0:19 Chavez lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:2
0:24 It seems every shot Taylor takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 2:2
0:33 Chavez fires and misses. 2:2
0:35 Taylor goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:4
0:52 Taylor is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Chavez attempts to move inside on him. 2:4
0:57 Chavez pins Taylor in the corner! 2:4
01:01 Chavez is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Taylor can't throw punches, I guess. 2:4
01:06 * Chavez has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 2:4
01:24 Chavez patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Taylor little room to move. 2:4
01:33 Chavez bores in determined to maul Taylor 2:4
01:37 Not much happening at the moment. 2:4
01:41 Chavez buries a jab in Taylor's stomach. 5:4
01:54 Chavez connects with a violent combination! 9:4
01:54 Taylor seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 9:4
02:08 The fighters are tied up. Chavez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 9:4
02:12 Ortega steps in and breaks it up. 9:4
02:21 Chavez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:4
02:33 Taylor is holding... 9:4
02:38 Ortega has to separate the two... 9:4
02:43 Taylor has Chavez cornered! 9:4
02:47 Taylor clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 9:4
02:52 Chavez works his way free! 9:4
02:56 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 9:4
03:00 Chavez appears to have this fight under control. 9:4
03:00 Taylor breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 10 ends. 10:3

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Taylor is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Taylor grabs and holds Chavez... 0:0
0:21 Taylor pushes Chavez away. 0:0
0:25 Robert Garcia was screaming at Taylor between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:30 Taylor fires a lead right that Chavez manages to avoid. 0:0
0:32 Chavez's jab connects to Taylor's head 2:0
0:37 Taylor seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:0
0:46 Taylor scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:5
0:46 Chavez in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:5
01:03 Chavez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Taylor's head? 6:5
01:03 Taylor takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:5
01:17 Meldrick Taylor is protecting the body nicely as Chavez fails to score inside. 6:5
01:27 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:5
01:32 There's a hard shot off the top of Taylor's head! 11:5
01:32 Taylor is staggered... 11:5
01:36 Taylor is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 11:5
01:48 Apparently Taylor feels it's a good strategy to hug Chavez and force Ortega to come separate them. 11:5
01:52 Ortega is shouting at Taylor to break! 11:5
02:05 Chavez can't score with short uppercut inside. Taylor got his gloves in front of the punch. 11:5
02:07 Taylor bangs the uppercut home. 11:7
02:17 Some good body work by Chavez but not much on those punches. 13:7
02:26 Taylor has Chavez trapped! 13:7
02:30 Taylor is clinching... Chavez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Meldrick Taylor's arms... 13:7
02:35 The Referee breaks it up... 13:7
02:40 Chavez's cross finds a home in Meldrick Taylor's midsection. 16:7
03:00 Taylor traps Chavez in the corner! 16:7
03:00 Chavez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:7
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 11 sounds. 16:7

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 Thel Torrance not only gave Chavez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Taylor. Now it's up to Chavez to implement it. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Taylor is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Taylor still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Chavez is clinching... 0:0
0:22 Chavez uses his shoulder to force Taylor out of the clinch. 0:0
0:22 Chavez is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:31 That was a violent straight right by Chavez! 5:0
0:31 Taylor is hurt! 5:0
0:36 Taylor's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:0
0:47 Taylor pins Chavez's arms. Now they move apart. 5:0
0:52 Taylor pushes Chavez away. 5:0
0:57 Chavez throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Taylor's jaw. 7:0
01:06 Taylor feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 7:0
01:11 Taylor fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:0
01:18 Chavez drives that short hook into Taylor's midsection! 12:0
01:18 Taylor was stunned by that blow! 12:0
01:35 Considering the clinch Taylor has on Chavez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Julio Cesar Chavez pushes him away. 12:0
01:39 Ortega separates the two... 12:0
01:43 Meldrick Taylor pushes Chavez away to give himself a little more space to work with. 12:0
01:47 Chavez backs into the near right corner. 12:0
01:52 Taylor ties up Chavez. 12:0
02:04 Taylor finally lets go of Chavez. 12:0
02:13 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:0
02:20 Both fighters take a half-step back. 12:0
02:24 Chavez tries to clinch, but Taylor shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 12:2
02:44 * Chavez catches Taylor with a hard uppercut as he's coming in and Taylor drops to the canvas. a tremendous shot by Chavez! 12:2
02:47 Ortega begins the count... 22:2
02:47 1... 22:2
02:48 Taylor is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 2. 22:2
02:49 3... 22:2
02:50 4... 22:2
02:51 5... 22:2
02:52 6... 22:2
02:53 7... 22:2
02:54 8... 22:2
02:55 9... 22:2
02:55 * Taylor beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 22:2
02:55 Taylor still looks unsteady, but Ortega allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 22:2
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 22:1

Fight Result

Here's Jim Fitzgerald with the call...

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

Richard DeCarufel, Canada scores the bout 115 to 112

Hans Larsen, Denmark scores the bout 116 to 112

Leo Johnson, United States scores the bout 115 to 112

And your winner by unanimous decision Julio Cesar Chavez!!!


Score Cards

Richard DeCarufel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 115
Meldrick Taylor 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 8 112

Hans Larsen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 116
Meldrick Taylor 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 8 112

Leo Johnson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 115
Meldrick Taylor 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 8 112

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 30 28 28 30 27 27 30 30 27 30 29 30 346
Meldrick Taylor 27 30 29 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 28 24 336


Statistics
Categories Julio Cesar Chavez Meldrick Taylor
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 3.92 6.08
Hooks / Round 8.58 3.33
Crosses / Round 5.92 3.83
Combinations / Round 5.50 7.08
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 3.67


Punches Landed / Round 28.42 24.00
Punches Missed / Round 62.75 21.50


Punching Accuracy 31.2% 52.7%


Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 2


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


No cuts occured


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

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Muhammad Ali vs Joe Louis

Fight info: Wollstein Center, Cleveland, OH, United States, 2012-05-13, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Laurence Cole, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Lerch (United States), David Sutherland (United States) and Fritz Werner (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: Muhammad Ali - Record: 7-3-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Bill Gore - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Joe Louis - Record: 6-4-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Dave Tenny

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cole gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Louis lands consecutive blows to Ali's midsection. 0:2
0:32 Muhammad Ali fires a lead right that Louis manages to avoid. 0:2
0:39 Louis catches Ali coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:6
0:39 Muhammad Ali looks stunned! 0:6
01:03 Louis shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Ali. 0:6
01:07 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:6
01:29 Ali drops the right hand flush on Louis's chin! 4:6
01:29 That's the punch Ali hoped to land! Louis looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:6
01:44 Louis gets the cross through Ali's guard. 4:8
02:02 Louis clamps Ali's arms to his side and holds on until Cole breaks the hold. 4:8
02:06 Cole pries them apart. 4:8
02:14 Ali's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:8
02:18 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:8
02:21 Louis scores with a solid hook to the head. 4:11
02:38 Ali buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 7:11
02:57 Ali lands a strong hook! 11:11
02:57 Louis looks shaken! 11:11
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 12:11

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:16 There's a hard shot off the top of Louis's head! 5:0
0:16 Louis is staggered... 5:0
0:25 Louis's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 5:0
0:29 Ali just comes up short with the cross. 5:0
0:45 Muhammad Ali is moving around the ring nicely. 5:0
0:54 Watch Ali move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Louis off balance. 5:0
0:58 Ali goes downstairs with the hook. 7:0
0:58 Ali has Louis hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Ali is. 7:0
01:12 Ali bounces off the ropes, challenging Joe Louis to come get him. 7:0
01:20 Ali misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:0
01:27 Louis scores to the body with a jab 7:2
01:41 Ali circles around the ring. 7:2
01:50 Louis flicks a lead right to the head of Ali. 7:4
02:04 Louis jolts Ali with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 7:7
02:33 Louis is holding Ali tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 7:7
02:37 Cole breaks them up... 7:7
02:50 * Cole steps in and admonishes Louis for a low blow. 7:9
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 9:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cole motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Thel Torrance not only gave Louis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ali. Now it's up to Louis to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Louis tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:27 Ali darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:36 Louis grabs Ali. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:45 Referee Cole steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:58 Louis lands a strong cross! 0:5
0:58 Louis has Ali in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:5
01:11 * Louis has been shaking his hand ever since he landed that last punch. He may have hurt it... 0:5
01:20 Louis feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:5
01:29 Louis gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:7
01:29 Louis hurt Ali with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 0:7
01:42 Louis just comes up short with the hook. 0:7
01:49 Louis lands a cross to the body. 0:9
01:49 That last punch by Louis just turned Ali's legs to Jell-O! Ali did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Louis moves in for the kill. 0:9
01:57 Louis wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:11
01:57 Louis appears to have Ali out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Ali looks ready to go, as Louis closes in to try and end this fight. 0:11
02:11 Louis's misses as Ali backpedals away. 0:11
02:22 Louis lands a crushing cross! 0:15
02:22 Louis has Ali hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:15
02:27 * There is now a good sized lump under the left eye of Ali. 0:15
02:31 Louis doubles up to the body, though Ali seems unfazed. 0:17
02:45 Louis slides along the far ropes. 0:17
02:49 Louis has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 0:17
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 1:17

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Thel Torrance was really animated in Louis's corner and Louis was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Ali scores with a nice right cross. 2:0
0:47 Louis tries to muscle inside but Ali clinches him. 2:0
0:52 Referee Cole separates the two... 2:0
0:57 Louis gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 2:2
0:57 * That last shot stunned Ali and it looks like Joe Louis is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Ali is now bleeding. 2:4
0:57 That's a nasty gash outside his right eye. Still, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Ali. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 2:4
0:57 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Ali'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 Cole is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Ali's facial wound. 2:4
0:57 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Cole is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 2:4
01:01 The swelling around Ali's left eye is worsening. 2:4
01:11 Ali pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:4
01:20 Ali made Louis look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Joe Louis would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:4
01:27 Ali pummels Louis, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 6:4
01:27 That blast sent Louis reeling into the ropes! 6:4
01:40 Ali telegraphed that shot and Louis ducks under it easily. 6:4
01:55 Ali drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:4
01:55 Louis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 10:4
02:04 Louis moves into a neutral corner. 10:4
02:09 Louis just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 15:4
02:09 Louis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 15:4
02:22 Louis takes a heavy combination downstairs. 19:4
02:22 Louis was hurt by those blows! 19:4
02:35 Louis picks off the jab thrown by Ali. 19:4
02:41 Ali pins Louis in the corner! 19:4
02:46 Ali is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Louis attempts to move inside on him. 19:4
02:54 And Louis tastes the power of a huge combination from Ali! 23:4
02:54 Louis was shaken by those blows! 23:4
03:00 Ali looks to work the body, but Joe Louis covers up nicely. 23:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Ali and Louis as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 25:2

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Ali's corner men does a nice job on Ali's cut outside the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Ali had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:12 Ali cranks up the hook and connects to Louis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:12 Louis was staggered by those punches... 4:0
0:21 Thel Torrance was extremely upbeat during the break with Joe Louis providing some solid encouragement. 4:0
0:26 Ali scores with a winging right! Louis's head snapped back violently with that punch! 9:0
0:26 Louis's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:0
0:40 Louis leans on the ropes and motions for Ali to come in. 9:0
0:51 Louis drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:4
0:51 Ali is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:4
0:56 Ali's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 9:4
01:00 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 9:4
01:05 A straight cross from Louis gets through Ali's guard. 9:6
01:27 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:6
01:35 Louis just landed a three punch combo! 9:10
01:35 Ali is out on his feet after that violent combination! 9:10
01:44 Louis slides into a neutral corner... 9:10
01:49 Ali misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:10
01:55 Louis lands a hard hook! 9:14
01:55 Ali is going to need to regroup after that blow... 9:14
02:00 Look for Louis to start to target Ali's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 9:14
02:11 Louis fires a left hand that Ali takes high on the shoulder. 9:14
02:18 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 9:14
02:27 Louis works free! He backs to ring center, with Ali following. 9:14
02:32 Ali has Louis pinned! 9:14
02:32 Great work to the body by Ali as he scores with both hands. 12:14
02:43 Ali slides into the corner... 12:14
02:43 Louis scores with a piston-like jab. 12:17
02:57 Muhammad Ali can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 12:17
03:00 Ali holds his arms up in disgust as Joe Louis holds him around his waist. 12:17
03:00 Cole separates the two fighters. 12:17
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:17

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Thel Torrance seemed to pump up Louis between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Ali is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Louis doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:22 Louis is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:27 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:0
0:30 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Ali can land a solid one. 2:0
0:43 Louis is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
0:47 Louis charges in but Ali avoids the rush. 2:0
0:52 Louis appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
0:59 He throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
01:06 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Muhammad Ali seemed to get the better of it. 5:2
01:11 The swelling is increasing around Ali's left. 5:2
01:30 Ali takes a hard combination from Louis 5:6
01:30 Ali looks shaken! 5:6
01:30 And now it appears as if Ali's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 5:6
01:30 Ali's got blood flowing noticeably again as the gash outside his right eye has reopened here in Round 6. 5:6
01:30 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Ali to the ringside physician. The cut over Ali's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 5:6
01:30 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Ali to stand and motioning for Louis to back up a little. Now Cole is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 6. 5:6
01:43 Ali backs into a neutral corner. 5:6
01:48 Louis grabs Ali's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cole has to force Louis to let go. 5:6
01:52 Cole moves them apart. 5:6
01:57 Both men look to measure one another. 5:6
02:08 Ali lets his hands go inside, but Louis protects his body well. 5:6
02:10 Louis lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Ali. 5:9
02:15 Ali's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 5:9
02:24 Ali backs into his own corner... 5:9
02:24 Louis scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 5:12
02:34 Louis scores with an excellent cross. 5:15
02:48 Louis scores with a tremendous left! 5:19
02:48 Louis sent Ali reeling with that punch! 5:19
02:52 The increased swelling around the left eye of Ali is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:19
03:00 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ali flush! 5:23
03:00 Ali is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 5:23
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 5:23

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:07 A trickle of blood is still visible on the face of Ali; his cutman wasn't able to staunch the flow of blood from the cut outside the right eyebrow, at least not completely. 0:0
0:07 Ali'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 Ali bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:0
0:16 Ali got some great advice from Dennie Mancini between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 2:0
0:22 Ali fires and misses. 2:0
0:29 Joe Louis lands a vicious cross! 2:4
0:29 Ali was staggered by that punch! 2:4
0:40 Ali lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Louis from the outside. 5:4
0:49 Muhammad Ali feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Louis's chin. 7:4
01:03 Louis brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 7:4
01:13 Ali whiffs with the combination. 7:4
01:19 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:4
01:29 Ali usues his legs to avoid Louis's punches. 7:4
01:36 Louis catches Ali with a nice cross. 7:7
01:40 Muhammad Ali's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:7
01:49 Ali traps Louis in the corner! 7:7
02:02 Louis rakes Ali with some solid shots to the head and body. 7:10
02:07 Ali is starting to suck wind... 7:10
02:12 Louis scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Ali. 7:12
02:17 Ali seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 7:12
02:22 Ali is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:12
02:30 Louis wings a big left hand at Ali but the latter sidesteps the punch. 7:12
02:33 Ali continues to pop the jab 9:12
02:45 Ali scores with a stunning hook to the head. 12:12
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! 13:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Well, Muhammad Ali's corner did what they could with his cut outside the right eyebrow but there is still some blood visible so the bleeding wasn't completely stopped. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Ali is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ali still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Ali throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Louis's jaw. 2:0
0:25 Louis drives that short hook into Ali's midsection! 2:4
0:25 Ali is hurt! 2:4
0:29 Ali is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:4
0:29 The swelling under Ali'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. 2:4
0:38 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:4
0:47 * It's good to see Cole paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Louis about leaning on his opponent's neck. 2:4
01:06 Louis is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ali. 2:4
01:10 Cole steps in and breaks it up. 2:4
01:22 The fighters are tied up. Louis tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:4
01:26 Referee Cole has to separate the two... 2:4
01:36 That punch actually went behind Ali's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 2:4
01:50 Louis misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:4
02:01 Louis lands a wicked uppercut! 2:8
02:01 That shot landed square and Ali felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 2:8
02:14 Ali is pinned in his own corner... 2:8
02:19 Ali is either lucky or has radar. Louis's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:8
02:21 Ali punishes Louis with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Louis up. 5:8
02:30 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 5:8
02:35 Louis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:8
02:37 Ali rips a hook to the body. 7:8
02:46 Ali is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:8
02:49 Ali has Louis trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 7:8
02:54 Muhammad Ali traps Louis's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 7:8
03:00 Cole moves in to break the clinch. 7:8
03:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 6:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Ali's cutman worked on Ali's wounds between rounds; however, all of the bleeding wasn't stopped, as evident by the blood still flowing down Ali's face from outside the right eyebrow. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Ali's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Louis's finds a home on Ali's jaw. 0:2
0:15 Ali retreats into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:19 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ali back on his heels! 0:6
0:19 Ali is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:6
0:24 Ali is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:6
0:29 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:6
0:34 Ali brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:6
0:42 Louis moves into the lower corner. 0:6
0:46 Ali just misses with a huge shot as Joe Louis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:6
0:58 Louis is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:6
01:02 Louis has Muhammad Ali trapped! 0:6
01:06 Louis bores in determined to maul Ali 0:6
01:10 Ali backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:6
01:13 The action slows for the moment. 0:6
01:21 Ali really buried that punch into Louis's ribs. 4:6
01:21 Those punches hurt Louis and he looks to hang on. 4:6
01:34 Louis seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
01:38 Ali has Louis blocked in! 4:6
01:38 Ali gets off a quick combination to the body 6:6
01:51 Louis's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Ali. 9:6
02:09 Louis grabs Ali again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 9:6
02:18 Cole is shouting at Louis to break! 9:6
02:27 Ali wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Louis's defense. 9:6
02:30 Joe Louis fires a jab to the body 9:8
02:46 Louis scores downstairs with a hard cross. 9:11
03:00 Ali is circling his opponent. 9:11
03:00 Louis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:11
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. 10:10

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 10 begins. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Dennie Mancini said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ali has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:07 As round 10 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Ali; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut outside the right eyebrow. 0:0
0:07 Ali's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 That was a violent straight right by Ali! 4:0
0:12 Louis was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:26 Muhammad Ali is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Louis. 4:0
0:33 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
0:37 Ali lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Louis. 4:0
0:44 Louis connects with a violent combination! 4:4
0:44 How is Ali standing after those shots? 4:4
0:49 There has to be something done about the swelling around Ali's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:4
01:00 That jab from Louis stopped Ali in his tracks. 4:7
01:23 Ali tries to drop the right hand over the top but Louis ducks under it. 4:7
01:30 Louis lands a solid jab! 4:11
01:30 Ali looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:11
01:43 Joe Louis retreats into the far corner. 4:11
01:48 Look out! That was a straight right by Ali! 8:11
01:48 Louis staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:11
02:05 Ali swings...and misses. 8:11
02:18 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:11
02:22 * Ouch, that's a cut! 8:12
02:22 * Blood is running down Muhammad Ali's cheek; the cut under his left eye is bleeding pretty badly. 8:12
02:22 * Ali seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Ali's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 8:12
02:22 * There must have been an accidental head butt during that clinch that caused that cut. 8:12
02:22 * Cole has stopped the fight and has called for the ringside physician. Ali pleads his case as the doctor takes a very close look at his cut.* That's it! Referee Cole is waving it off. This fight is over! Louis wins by TKO due to the severity of Ali's injuries! 8:12

Fight Result

Jimmy Lennon Jr. has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:23 mark in Round 10 is...

Joe Louis!


Score Cards

Bill Lerch Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 87
Joe Louis 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 86

David Sutherland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 87
Joe Louis 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 86

Fritz Werner Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 86
Joe Louis 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 87

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muhammad Ali 29 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 30 260
Joe Louis 28 27 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 259


Statistics
Categories Muhammad Ali Joe Louis
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.90 8.40
Hooks / Round 2.80 3.60
Crosses / Round 3.40 4.30
Combinations / Round 5.30 5.10
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 3.60


Punches Landed / Round 19.40 25.00
Punches Missed / Round 30.80 21.90


Punching Accuracy 38.6% 53.3%


Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1


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


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 1 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0
Cut under left eye 1 / 0 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 3 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 5 / 1 0 / 0


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

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Co-Feature
Abe Attell vs Sandy Saddler

Fight info: Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 2012-05-13, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Leo Johnson (United States), Michael Lee (South Korea) and Nobuaki Uratani (Japan), 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: Abe Attell - Record: 4-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Norman Stone - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Sandy Saddler - Record: 3-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:35 Attell forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Saddler. 2:0
0:47 Sandy Saddler slips inside and lands a hook. 2:2
01:01 Attell lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:2
01:19 Saddler patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Attell little room to move. 4:2
01:24 Attell doubles up to the body, though Saddler seems unfazed. 6:2
01:37 Abe Attell is motioning with his gloves for Saddler to bring it on, but Attell is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 6:2
01:49 Attell is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:2
01:58 Sandy Saddler lands a hard uppercut! 6:6
01:58 Attell's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 6:6
02:08 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:6
02:15 Attell lands consecutive blows to Saddler's midsection. 8:6
02:25 As high as Saddler is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Abe Attell takes advantage of it. 8:6
02:36 O'Brien has to pull the fighters away from each other as Attell locks up Saddler's arms. 8:6
02:48 O'Brien breaks them up... 8:6
02:58 Oh!!! Sandy Saddler unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:11
02:58 And Attell's in big trouble now! 8:11
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:13

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:20 There's a straight right by Saddler! 0:4
0:20 Attell is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:29 Darkie Smith not only gave Saddler encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Attell. Now it's up to Saddler to implement it. 0:4
0:34 Attell leaves the jab just short. 0:4
0:41 Saddler just landed a three punch combo! 0:8
0:41 Attell is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 0:8
01:04 Saddler picks off the combination by Attell. 0:8
01:15 Sandy Saddler is holding... 0:8
01:20 Referee O'Brien steps in to break it up. 0:8
01:29 Attell misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:8
01:40 Saddler throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Abe Attell but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:8
01:43 Attell likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Saddler's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:8
02:04 Attell drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:8
02:04 Sandy Saddler is reeling.. 6:8
02:21 Attell really buried that punch into Saddler's ribs. 10:8
02:21 Saddler is hurt! 10:8
02:48 Attell does a great job of moving as Saddler tries to work inside. 10:8
02:57 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:8
03:00 Sandy Saddler wraps up Abe Attell. 10:8
03:00 O'Brien moves them apart. 10:8
03:00 There's the bell. Attell wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 10:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Attell looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Norman Stone said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Attell has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:07 Attell scores with a damaging cross. 3:0
0:24 A flurry of blows from Abe Attell lands to the body 5:0
0:41 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Saddler lands the right hand. 5:2
0:56 Attell throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:2
01:06 Attell fires a punch over the jab of Saddler and gets it in for points. 9:2
01:24 Abe Attell fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:2
01:36 Saddler tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Abe Attell. 9:2
01:47 Saddler telegraphed that shot and Attell ducks under it easily. 9:2
01:50 The cross scores for Attell. He needs to throw that punch more often. 11:2
02:08 Sandy Saddler tries to drop the right hand over the top but Attell ducks under it. 11:2
02:15 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Saddler lands a short uppercut to the chin of Attell. 11:4
02:29 Attell clinches... Saddler gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 11:4
02:38 O'Brien steps in and breaks it up. 11:4
02:47 Saddler fires and misses. 11:4
02:50 Attell bangs a right cross off the face of Saddler. 13:4
03:00 Saddler works his way in and leans on Attell. 13:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 12:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Attell didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Norman Stone was extremely upbeat during the break with Attell providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Attell takes a right to the body. 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:18 Attell scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:2
0:31 Saddler grabs and holds Attell... 2:2
0:43 O'Brien separates the two... 2:2
0:52 Saddler is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:2
01:07 Saddler looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Abe Attell. 2:2
01:16 Attell takes a hard combination from Saddler 2:6
01:16 Attell takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:6
01:30 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:6
01:42 O'Brien is shouting at Saddler to break! 2:6
01:50 Saddler walks in to a glancing hook from Attell. 4:6
02:04 "The Little Hebrew" Attell does a great job smothering Saddler's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 4:6
02:06 Saddler takes a cross to the head from Attell. 6:6
02:24 Attell misses with that combination. 6:6
02:31 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:6
02:34 Attell finds a home for his jab, keeping Sandy Saddler at bay. 8:6
02:48 Attell ends up behind Saddler as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 8:6
02:53 Saddler scores with the jab. 8:8
03:00 O'Brien motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 9:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Saddler is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Sandy Saddler received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Saddler keeps looking to get inside on Attell 0:0
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:16 Darkie Smith really gave it to Saddler between rounds, but Saddler's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:18 Saddler rips a cross to the stomach of Attell, but there was really no power behind it. 0:2
0:28 Saddler slips in a jab to the body 0:4
0:41 Saddler whiffs with the jab. 0:4
01:00 Saddler grabs Attell again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:4
01:04 Saddler and Attell each take a step back. 0:4
01:17 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:4
01:24 Attell circles around the ring. 0:4
01:33 Saddler's misses as Attell backpedals away. 0:4
01:36 Saddler tries a hook but Attell blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:4
01:53 Saddler has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Attell. 2:4
01:58 Referee O'Brien has to separate the two... 2:4
02:07 Saddler shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Attell flush! 2:8
02:07 Attell is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:8
02:27 Attell is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:8
02:35 Attell scores big with that hook to the jaw of Sandy Saddler. Saddler took a step back after absorbing that shot. 5:8
02:44 A nice combination to the body by Saddler. 5:11
02:56 Attell scores with consecutive blows to the body of Saddler. 7:11
03:00 Round 5 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Attell's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Saddler pummels Attell, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 0:4
0:11 Attell is reeling after that shot! 0:4
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:4
0:19 Norman Stone knows Attell lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:4
0:24 Saddler drops the right hand flush on Attell's chin! 0:8
0:24 Attell is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:8
0:38 Saddler wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Attell's defense. 0:8
0:40 Attell lets a quick hook go, catching Saddler moving in. 2:8
0:52 Saddler gets off a quick combination to the body 2:10
01:08 Saddler fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:10
01:10 Attell shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:10
01:24 Attell smothers Saddler's attack as Saddler tries to get off some shots inside. 4:10
01:26 Attell's jab connects to Saddler's head 6:10
01:40 Saddler doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 6:10
01:49 Saddler leans on the ropes and motions for Attell to come in. 6:10
02:01 Saddler drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:15
02:01 Attell looks shaken! 6:15
02:06 * Attell suddenly has some big time swelling under his left eye. We don't know if it came from a punch or bumping heads but it looks nasty! 6:15
02:15 Saddler tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 6:15
02:27 Saddler just misses with a huge shot as Attell chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:15
02:38 Saddler continues to follow Attell about the ring. 6:15
02:46 Saddler leans on "The Little Hebrew" and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 6:17
02:58 Fighters are exchanging blows! Saddler scored more on that exchange. 8:20
03:00 Saddler shows Attell his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 8:22

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
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Attell'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 Attell hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Saddler. 2:0
0:21 Saddler muscles his way inside. 2:0
0:32 Sandy Saddler lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:2
0:36 Attell's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 2:2
0:44 Saddler lands the lead cross. 2:4
0:53 Saddler lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:6
01:08 Attell frees himself from Saddler's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:6
01:13 Some good body work by Saddler but not much on those punches. 2:8
01:29 Saddler misses wildly with the hook. 2:8
01:31 Attell drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Saddler. 5:8
01:48 Sandy Saddler lands a solid uppercut! 5:13
01:48 Attell is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:13
01:52 The increased swelling around the left eye of Attell is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:13
02:02 Saddler dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Attell back on his heels! 5:18
02:02 Attell careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 5:18
02:11 Saddler scores with a stunning hook to the head. 5:21
02:11 Saddler must sense that he's got Attell 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. 5:21
02:15 Attell's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Saddler. 5:21
02:19 Saddler sneaks home the right cross. 5:23
02:19 Saddler is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 5:23
02:28 Saddler drives a brutal left hook home just above Attell's trunks. 5:26
02:28 There's time for Saddler to finish Attell if he can do it. 5:26
02:33 O'Brien is taking a close look at Attell. This fight could be stopped at any moment. 5:26
02:42 Saddler wings a big left hand at Attell but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:26
02:53 It's a sweet uppercut by Sandy Saddler! He snapped Attell's head straight back with that punch! 5:30
02:53 Attell was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:30
02:57 * And it's over!!! O'Brienjumps in and wraps his arms around Attell!! The winner by TKO at the 02:58 in round 7 Sandy Saddler!! 5:30

Fight Result

Mark Beiro has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:58 mark in Round 7 is...

Sandy Saddler!


Score Cards

Leo Johnson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 9 10 10 9 9 9 56
Sandy Saddler 10 9 9 10 10 10 58

Michael Lee Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 9 9 10 10 10 9 57
Sandy Saddler 10 10 9 9 9 10 57

Nobuaki Uratani Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 9 10 10 10 9 9 57
Sandy Saddler 10 9 9 9 10 10 57

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Abe Attell 27 29 30 29 28 27 170
Sandy Saddler 30 28 27 28 29 30 172


Statistics
Categories Abe Attell Sandy Saddler
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.57 5.29
Hooks / Round 6.00 4.86
Crosses / Round 4.57 6.71
Combinations / Round 4.14 3.71
Uppercuts / Round 3.14 5.57


Punches Landed / Round 22.43 26.14
Punches Missed / Round 20.29 63.14


Punching Accuracy 52.5% 29.3%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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

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Main Event
Benny Leonard vs Stanley Ketchel

Fight info: Metropolitan Sports Center, Bloomington, MN, United States, 2012-05-13, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Gerald Scott, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Lombardi (United States), Marty Denkin (United States) and Lee McCowan (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: Benny Leonard - Record: 5-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joe Goossen - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 3-2-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Danny Milano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are flailing away but Leonard is definitely landing the better punches. 3:2
0:44 Ketchel swings...and misses. 3:2
0:59 Benny Leonard fires a lead right that Ketchel manages to avoid. 3:2
01:07 Leonard backs away and hitches up his trunks. 3:2
01:10 Benny Leonard digs two shots to the body and then rips Stanley Ketchel with a short uppercut on the inside. 6:2
01:19 Leonard lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 8:2
01:39 Leonard grabs Ketchel. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:2
01:43 Ketchel pushes Leonard away. 8:2
01:53 Leonard brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:2
01:57 Both men look to measure one another. 8:2
02:00 A cross lands for Leonard. Ketchel didn't see that one coming. 10:2
02:14 Leonard lands a strong cross! 14:2
02:14 Ketchel looks shaken! 14:2
02:36 Ketchel's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 14:2
02:40 Leonard catches Ketchel with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 16:2
02:54 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Ketchel protects his body well. 16:2
02:57 Not much steam behind Ketchel's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 16:4
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 17:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Scott motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Stanley Ketchel just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:14 Benny Leonard fires a jab to the body 2:0
0:29 Ketchel just misses with a huge shot as Leonard chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
0:38 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
0:41 The fighters are at close quarters now as Leonard lands a hook downstairs. 4:0
0:58 Ketchel lands a devastating uppercut! 4:4
0:58 Leonard is hurt! 4:4
01:10 Leonard lands a brutal cross to head of Ketchel. 7:4
01:20 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Leonard had the edge. 10:6
01:34 Leonard is really fluid in his movement. 10:6
01:41 Leonard lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 12:6
01:50 Leonard doesn't have to look for Ketchel this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:6
02:00 That punch actually went behind Leonard's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ketchel. 12:6
02:07 Leonard cranks up the hook and connects to Ketchel's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 16:6
02:07 Ketchel is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 16:6
02:12 A touch of swelling can now be seen under Ketchel's left eye. 16:6
02:16 As high as Ketchel is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if "The Ghetto Wizard" Leonard takes advantage of it. 16:6
02:25 Ketchel works his way in and leans on Leonard... 16:6
02:34 Scott has to break them apart. 16:6
02:40 Both men go at it at ring center, with Ketchel having the upper hand. 18:9
02:57 Leonard can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 18:9
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Leonard's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 20:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 These guys are really going at it but Ketchel looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:21 Ketchel holds his arms up in disgust as Leonard holds him around his waist. 3:2
0:26 Ketchel tries to get free... Here comes Scott to break them up... 3:2
0:31 Ketchel's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:2
0:35 Ketchel lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 3:4
0:52 Ketchel whiffs with the cross. 3:4
01:03 Leonard clinches... Ketchel gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:4
01:12 Leonard uses his shoulder to force Ketchel out of the clinch. 3:4
01:17 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:4
01:20 Leonard doubles up to the body, though Stanley Ketchel seems unfazed. 5:4
01:49 Ketchel does a great job smothering Leonard's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 5:4
01:55 Ketchel lands a solid cross! 5:8
01:55 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 5:8
02:16 Ketchel misses wildly with the hook. 5:8
02:31 Stanley Ketchel grabs and holds Leonard... 5:8
02:43 Scott separates the two... 5:8
02:48 Benny Leonard's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 7:8
02:53 The swelling around Ketchel's left eye is worsening. 7:8
02:58 Leonard finds a home for his jab, keeping Ketchel at bay. 9:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 9:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel received a pep talk from Kenny Adams before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Leonard usues his legs to avoid Ketchel's punches. 0:0
0:15 Leonard scores with the jab. 2:0
0:20 The swelling is increasing around Ketchel's left. 2:0
0:29 Ketchel misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:32 Leonard bangs a right cross off the face of Ketchel. 4:0
0:43 Leonard rips a hook to the head. 6:0
0:55 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Leonard seemed to get the better of it. 9:2
01:08 Leonard connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 11:2
01:12 The swelling under Ketchel's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 11:2
01:24 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:2
01:27 Ketchel lands a cross to the body. 11:4
01:44 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:4
01:57 Ketchel cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 11:4
02:08 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 11:4
02:16 Stanley Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 11:4
02:23 Leonard feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Ketchel's chin. 13:4
02:42 Leonard is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Ketchel's defense. 13:4
02:47 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Leonard digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Stanley Ketchel. 15:4
02:56 Leonard is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 17:4
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 19:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Joe Goossen was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel'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 Ketchel is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:27 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:2
0:36 Ketchel drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:6
0:36 Benny Leonard was stunned by that blow! 0:6
0:49 Ketchel moves into the left corner. 0:6
0:49 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Leonard and Ketchel! 2:8
0:53 Ketchel's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:8
01:07 Great work to the body by Leonard as he scores with both hands. 5:8
01:21 Leonard takes a hard combination from Ketchel 5:12
01:21 Leonard looks shaken! 5:12
01:38 Leonard looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 5:12
01:45 Ketchel lands a hard cross! 5:16
01:45 Leonard was shaken by that blow! 5:16
01:49 There's a little bump now under both of the eyes of Leonard. 5:16
01:59 Leonard is clinching... 5:16
02:03 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:16
02:10 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:16
02:13 Leonard wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 7:16
02:27 Ketchel fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:16
02:35 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 7:16
02:38 Leonard scores to the body with a jab 9:16
02:52 Leonard is giving Ketchel a lot of side-to-side movement. 9:16
02:56 Ketchel's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 9:16
03:00 Leonard will tie a guy up if he has to. 9:16
03:00 Scott moves in to break the clinch. 9:16
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:17

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Leonard smothers Ketchel's attack as Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:30 Scott tries to separate the boxers but Leonard has a vice-like grip on Ketchel. 0:0
0:39 * Leonard is leading with his head and Scott has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
0:48 Ketchel is screaming at the referee and pointing frantically toward his head after an obviously intentional head butt from Leonard! Ketchel's corner is enraged as well. Benny Leonard is just standing there watching the show and shrugging his shoulders as if to say "what did I do?" 0:0
0:59 Ketchel and Leonard are in a clinch, Scott hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
01:04 Scott has to separate the two... 0:0
01:12 Leonard scores with a nice right cross. 2:0
01:26 Ketchel lands a hard cross! 2:4
01:26 Leonard is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:4
01:40 Ketchel slides into his own corner... 2:4
01:40 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Leonard who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:4
01:45 There has to be something done about the swelling around Ketchel's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:4
01:57 Leonard darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:4
02:06 Ketchel slides into a neutral corner... 4:4
02:06 That was smooth combination from Leonard as he lands effectively from the outside. 7:4
02:19 Ketchel works free! The fighters move to ring center. 7:4
02:33 Stanley Ketchel is jockeying for position as he tries to force Leonard back into the corner. 7:4
02:42 Ketchel fires a volley of punches but Leonard was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:4
02:44 Stanley Ketchel tries a hook but Leonard blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 9:4
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Ketchel! 9:8
03:00 Leonard was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:8
03:00 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Leonard's eyes. 9:8
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 9:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Leonard and Stanley Ketchel leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ketchel still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Stanley Ketchel traps Leonard in the corner! 0:0
0:10 Look out! That was a straight right by Ketchel! 0:4
0:10 Leonard appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
0:19 Joe Goossen not only gave Benny Leonard encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ketchel. Now it's up to Leonard to implement it. 0:4
0:26 Ketchel wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
0:34 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:4
0:38 Ketchel is holding on to Leonard. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
0:50 Referee Scott steps in to break it up. 0:4
0:59 Ketchel telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 0:4
01:01 Leonard scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:4
01:11 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 2:4
01:15 Leonard circles around the ring. 2:4
01:23 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:27 The swelling under Ketchel'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. 4:4
01:38 Leonard has Ketchel cornered! 4:4
01:38 Leonard flicks a lead right to the head of Stanley Ketchel. 6:4
01:47 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 8:4
01:59 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 8:4
02:03 Ketchel does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Leonard's punches in close. 8:4
02:06 The uppercut just landed by Ketchel is a nice weapon on the inside. 8:6
02:21 Leonard lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 10:6
02:38 Ketchel is protecting the body nicely as Leonard fails to score inside. 10:6
02:45 Ketchel drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:11
02:45 Leonard is reeling.. 10:11
02:49 That swelling under the eyes of Leonard is definitely getting worse; his corner is going to have to give it priority between rounds. 10:11
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 10:11
03:00 Leonard pushes Stanley Ketchel away. 10:11
03:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:11
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 10:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Ketchel's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 0:0
0:17 Ketchel takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
0:25 Leonard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Joe Goossen's instructions work. 2:0
0:26 Leonard scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:0
0:31 Ketchel is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:0
0:41 Leonard just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
0:41 Leonard is clutching his side! 4:4
0:57 Leonard is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:4
01:01 Leonard takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:4
01:15 Leonard has Ketchel trapped! 4:4
01:15 * Leonard continues to hammer away as he holds Ketchel and Scott has seen enough as he issues a warning. 7:4
01:37 Ketchel lands a wicked combination! 7:8
01:37 Leonard is out on his feet after that violent combination! 7:8
01:53 Ketchel lands a crushing hook! 7:12
01:53 Leonard is gasping for air!! 7:12
01:58 The swelling under Leonard's eyes is increasing, making it tougher and tougher for him to see punches coming. 7:12
02:03 Ketchel has Leonard blocked in! 7:12
02:07 Ketchel tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Leonard. 7:12
02:09 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 9:12
02:26 Ketchel has Leonard pinned! 9:12
02:31 Stanley Ketchel pummels Leonard, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 9:16
02:31 Ketchel just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 9:16
02:45 Ketchel charges Leonard trying to get inside 9:16
02:50 Leonard continues to pop the jab 11:16
02:55 Ketchel is losing his legs... 11:16
02:55 Ketchel's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 11:16
03:00 Stanley Ketchel tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 11:16
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:16
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. 12:18

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benny Leonard and Ketchel square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Leonard'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 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel'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 Ketchel lands a strong hook! 0:4
0:13 Leonard's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:17 Leonard's eyes are starting to worsen as the swelling increases. 0:4
0:21 Kenny Adams seemed to pump up Ketchel between rounds. 0:4
0:22 Leonard's finds a home on Ketchel's jaw. 2:4
0:27 It seems every shot Ketchel takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 2:4
0:32 Leonard is forced into his own corner... 2:4
0:37 Ketchel is off target with that combination. 2:4
0:39 Leonard scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:4
0:49 Ketchel slides into the corner... 4:4
0:53 Watch Leonard move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Ketchel off balance. 4:4
01:03 Stanley "The Michigan Assassin" Ketchel ties up Leonard. 4:4
01:12 The Referee breaks it up... 4:4
01:21 Ketchel throws a flurry of punches but Leonard either blocks or slips them. 4:4
01:23 Ketchel walks in to a glancing hook from Leonard. 6:4
01:37 Ketchel shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 6:8
01:37 Leonard staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:8
01:42 Look for Ketchel to start to target Leonard's eyes in an attempt to close them because Leonard's swelling is worsening rapidly. 6:8
01:50 Leonard is trapped in his own corner... 6:8
01:55 It's a sweet uppercut by Ketchel! He snapped Leonard's head straight back with that punch! 6:12
01:55 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Benny Leonard's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 6:12
02:04 Leonard is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:12
02:07 Leonard moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:12
02:21 Leonard fires and misses. 8:12
02:28 He rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 10:12
02:33 Ketchel doesn't have much left... 10:12
02:33 The swelling around Ketchel's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:12
02:45 Ketchel looks for a breather; he grabs Leonard and holds on. Leonard pushes Ketchel off and looks for an opening. 10:12
02:54 Leonard works his way free! 10:12
03:00 Ketchel grabs Leonard again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 10:12
03:00 Scott has to break the clinch. 10:12
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:12

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Leonard is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Leonard still has distension. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Stanley Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Leonard is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Ketchel to chase him. 0:0
0:16 Kenny Adams was extremely upbeat during the break with Stanley Ketchel providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:17 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:21 Leonard is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Stanley Ketchel. 0:0
0:26 Ketchel ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 0:3
0:43 Leonard catches Ketchel coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:3
0:43 Ketchel looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:3
0:47 Ketchel's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Leonard. 4:3
0:52 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:3
01:01 Benny Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:3
01:07 Ketchel 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! 4:7
01:07 Those shots all landed square and Leonard felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:7
01:12 Leonard's eyes are becoming more swollen and it's going to need controlled in order for Leonard to see properly out of them. 4:7
01:23 Ketchel moves into a neutral corner. 4:7
01:23 Benny Leonard throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:7
01:32 Leonard backs into his own corner... 6:7
01:37 Stanley Ketchel drives that short hook into Leonard's midsection! 6:11
01:37 Benny Leonard is gasping for air!! 6:11
01:41 Leonard's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:11
01:51 Leonard wraps up Stanley Ketchel. 6:11
02:00 Scott steps in and breaks it up. 6:11
02:04 Ketchel retreats into the upper corner. 6:11
02:09 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 6:11
02:29 Ketchel lands a smashing cross! 6:15
02:29 Leonard is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:15
02:33 Leonard is going to have to either assume a more defensive posture to protect his eyes or go on an all-out offensive to try to end the fight before the one or both eyes are completely closed. 6:15
02:38 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 6:15
02:44 Benny Leonard pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:15
02:57 Leonard gets the cross through Ketchel's guard. 10:15
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 10:15
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:15

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Leonard's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Leonard's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel'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
0:18 * Ketchel absorbs a wicked uppercut to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 0:0
0:20 Scott stands over Ketchel and begins the count... 8:0
0:20 1... 8:0
0:21 2... 8:0
0:22 3... 8:0
0:23 4... 8:0
0:24 5... 8:0
0:25 6... 8:0
0:26 7... 8:0
0:26 * Stanley Ketchel is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 8:0
0:26 Ketchel appears to be badly shaken, but Scott is going to allow the fight to go on. 8:0
0:26 Ketchel is definitely in trouble. Benny Leonard needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 8:0
0:31 Benny Leonard needs to catch his second wind... 8:0
0:40 Leonard fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:0
0:55 Leonard doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Stanley Ketchel's head? 12:0
0:55 And Stanley Ketchel's in big trouble now! 12:0
0:59 The swelling under Ketchel's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 12:0
01:08 There's a hard shot off the top of Ketchel's head! 16:0
01:08 Ketchel seems to have been hurt by that punch! 16:0
01:22 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ketchel. 16:0
01:28 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 16:0
01:33 Leonard just comes up short with the hook. 16:0
01:39 Leonard has Ketchel trapped in the far left neutral corner... 16:0
01:39 Leonard gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Ketchel with an uppercut. 18:0
01:39 Leonard is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Ketchel in trouble! 18:0
01:48 Ketchel backs into the left corner. 18:0
01:53 Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ketchel's defense. 18:0
02:00 Ketchel appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 18:0
02:08 Scott warns Ketchel for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 18:0
02:13 Scott pries them apart. 18:0
02:17 Ketchel'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. 18:0
02:21 Ketchel is trapped in Leonard's corner... 18:0
02:26 Ketchel usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Leonard tries vainly to score. 18:0
02:38 Scott has to pull the fighters away from each other as Leonard locks up Ketchel's arms. 18:0
02:42 Referee Scott separates the two... 18:0
02:47 Scott is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 18:0
03:00 * Leonard lands a tremendous shot under Ketchel's ribcage and Ketchel crumbles to the canvas. 18:0
03:00 Leonard is ushered to a neutral corner by Scott and the count begins.. 28:0
03:00 1... 28:0
03:00 * Ketchel beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 28:0
03:00 Scott looks into Ketchel eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 28:0
03:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 28:0
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 27:1

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Leonard is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Leonard still has distension. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel pins Leonard in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Leonard does a great job of moving as Ketchel tries to work inside. 0:0
0:15 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Leonard can land a solid one. 2:0
0:19 Ketchel seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 2:0
0:23 Kenny Adams knows Ketchel lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:25 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:0
0:25 Ketchel lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Leonard's ribs. 2:3
0:35 Ketchel retreats into the left corner. 2:3
0:35 Leonard sneaks home the right cross. 4:3
0:49 Stanley Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:3
01:06 Ketchel backs into the far left corner. 4:3
01:06 Leonard bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:3
01:23 Ketchel throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:3
01:26 Leonard moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:3
01:39 Ketchel comes in low. Leonard puts a headlock on him. Scott knocks Leonard's arm off Ketchel's head. 8:3
01:48 Scott separates them. 8:3
01:48 Ketchel seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 8:3
01:59 Leonard moves into the upper corner. 8:3
02:03 Ketchel misses with that hook. 8:3
02:06 Leonard scores with a quick hook to the head of Ketchel after Ketchel missed with a wild shot of his own. 10:3
02:10 The increased swelling around the left eye of Ketchel is fast becoming a hindurance. 10:3
02:21 Ketchel winds up and lands a nasty hook to Leonard's body. 10:6
02:25 Neither fighter has much left... 10:6
02:33 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:6
02:38 Ketchel pins Leonard in the corner! 10:6
02:42 Ketchel tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Leonard blocks it. 10:6
02:56 Ketchel is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Leonard can't throw punches, I guess. 10:6
03:00 Scott breaks them up... 10:6
03:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:6
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 10:5

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jake Gutierrez

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

Marty Denkin, United States scores the bout 114 to 111 for Benny Leonard

Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 113 to 113 - even

Lee McCowan, United States scores the bout 115 to 110 for...

...Benny Leonard

The winner by majority decision is Benny Leonard!


Score Cards

Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 113
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 7 10 113

Marty Denkin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 114
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 6 9 111

Lee McCowan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 115
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 6 9 110

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Benny Leonard 30 30 30 30 28 27 27 27 27 27 30 29 342
Stanley Ketchel 27 27 27 27 29 30 30 30 30 30 19 28 334


Statistics
Categories Benny Leonard Stanley Ketchel
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 9.00 2.42
Hooks / Round 6.08 4.33
Crosses / Round 9.92 5.25
Combinations / Round 4.83 2.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.92 3.08


Punches Landed / Round 34.75 17.75
Punches Missed / Round 37.67 57.58


Punching Accuracy 48.0% 23.6%


Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2


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


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 8 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 4 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 /

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Preliminary 2
Ray Robinson vs Kid Chocolate

Fight info: Bronx Coliseum, Bronx, NY, United States, 2012-05-13, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Tommy Kimmons, the bout will be scored by three judges: Stanley Christodoulou (South Africa), Pinij Prayadsub (Thailand) and Mauro DiFiore (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: Ray Robinson - Record: 4-0-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Kid Chocolate - Record: 3-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Valle - Cut Man: Freddie Brown

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:14 Kid Chocolate flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:32 Chocolate is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
0:44 Robinson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
0:57 Robinson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:2
01:04 Robinson slips inside and lands a hook. 2:2
01:18 Robinson lands a strong cross! 6:2
01:18 Chocolate is badly hurt! 6:2
01:31 Chocolate scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:4
01:53 Chants of Boring, Boring echo through the arena as Chocolate puts his arms around Robinson, causing Kimmons to separate the fighters. 6:4
02:02 Chocolate pushes Robinson away. 6:4
02:10 Robinson steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:4
02:17 Chocolate picks off the hook by Robinson. 6:4
02:19 Chocolate ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 6:6
02:33 Robinson connects with a violent cross! 10:6
02:33 That was a beautiful shot, Chocolate's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 10:6
02:43 Robinson doesn't have to look for Chocolate this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:6
02:50 Robinson fires the jab. It finds its target. 12:6
03:00 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Chocolate's defense. 12:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 14:5

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:05 Robinson got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:11 Chocolate lets his hands go inside, but Robinson protects his body well. 0:0
0:27 Ray Robinson looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:29 Chocolate scores with a quick one-two to Ray Robinson's midsection 0:2
0:43 Robinson just comes up short with the jab. 0:2
0:45 Chocolate goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:4
0:54 Ray Robinson doubles up to the body, though Chocolate seems unfazed. 2:4
01:11 Chocolate whiffs with the combination. 2:4
01:14 Robinson fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:4
01:23 Great work to the body by Robinson as he scores with both hands. 7:4
01:32 Chocolate lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Robinson 7:6
01:42 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ray Robinson lands the right hand. 9:6
01:54 Chocolate's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 9:8
02:19 Robinson throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Chocolate. 12:8
02:37 * Robinson is told to watch holding and hitting by Kimmons 15:8
02:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 15:8
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 16:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:12 Chocolate misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:14 The fighters are tangled up inside. Robinson has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:39 Robinson lands a crushing cross! 6:0
0:39 Chocolate's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:0
0:55 Kid Chocolate's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 6:0
0:59 Chocolate moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Robinson that stopped him in his tracks! 9:0
01:14 That punch actually went behind Robinson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Chocolate. 9:0
01:21 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:0
01:29 Chocolate misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:0
01:40 Chocolate is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Robinson attempts to move inside on him. 9:0
01:48 Robinson scores with a quick hook to the head of Chocolate after Chocolate missed with a wild shot of his own. 11:0
02:03 As high as Chocolate is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Robinson takes advantage of it. 11:0
02:11 Kimmons tries to separate the boxers but Robinson has a vice-like grip on Chocolate. 11:0
02:15 Chocolate pushes Robinson away. 11:0
02:24 Chocolate traps Robinson's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 11:0
02:29 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:0
02:38 Chocolate smothers Robinson's attack as Robinson tries to get off some shots inside. 11:0
02:45 "The Cuban Bon Bon" Chocolate connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 11:2
03:00 Chocolate will tie a guy up if he has to. 11:2
03:00 Now they break clean. 11:2
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 10:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Chocolate received a pep talk from Victor Valle before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Robinson fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 3:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:22 Robinson tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 3:0
0:31 Robinson lands a solid uppercut! 7:0
0:31 Chocolate looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 7:0
0:40 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 7:0
0:48 Kimmons has to pull the fighters away from each other as Robinson locks up Chocolate's arms. 7:0
0:57 Kimmons pries them apart. 7:0
01:01 Those were mostly arm punches from Robinson but several got through. 9:0
01:18 Robinson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:0
01:21 Chocolate gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 9:2
01:35 Robinson looks to work the body, but Chocolate covers up nicely. 9:2
01:46 Robinson fires and misses. 9:2
01:48 Chocolate rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 9:4
02:02 Robinson pummels Chocolate, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 13:4
02:02 That punch may have stunned Chocolate momentarily. 13:4
02:13 Ray Robinson is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 15:4
02:27 Robinson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Chocolate blocks it. 15:4
02:39 Chocolate cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Robinson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 15:4
03:00 Robinson pins Chocolate's arms! The fighters are tied up... 15:4
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 15:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 15:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Robinson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Chocolate gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:26 Robinson patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Kid Chocolate little room to move. 0:2
0:30 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:2
0:33 Chocolate digs a short hook to ribs of Ray Robinson. 0:4
0:59 Robinson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Kid Chocolate on the end of that punch. 2:4
01:14 Robinson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Chocolate. 4:4
01:28 Chocolate fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
01:30 Robinson scores with a rapid fire combination. 6:4
01:49 Robinson scores with three hard shots in a row! 9:4
02:03 Chocolate traps Robinson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Kimmons breaks it up. 9:4
02:07 Kimmons separates the two fighters. 9:4
02:12 Chocolate scores with a punishing jab 9:7
02:30 Kimmons yells at the fighters to separate but Robinson and Chocolate are a tangle of arms. 9:7
02:39 Kimmons moves them apart. 9:7
02:52 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:7
02:55 Chocolate goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 9:9
03:00 Robinson tries to muscle inside but Chocolate clinches him. 9:9
03:00 Kimmons moves in to break the clinch. 9:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Kimmons to step in and break it up. 9:9

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Robinson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Chocolate smothers Ray Robinson's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:33 Kimmons steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:46 Robinson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:56 Robinson can't score with short uppercut inside. Chocolate got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
01:03 That was a violent straight right by Kid Chocolate! 0:5
01:03 Robinson was hurt by those blows! 0:5
01:12 Chocolate scores with the jab. 0:7
01:12 That last punch by Chocolate just turned Robinson's legs to Jell-O! Robinson did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Chocolate moves in for the kill. 0:7
01:25 Robinson slides into the corner... 0:7
01:29 Ray Robinson retreats into his own corner... 0:7
01:29 Chocolate throws a punch and lands. Robinson scores with a counter. Looks like Chocolate was a little more effective. 2:10
01:29 Chocolate senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 2:10
01:47 Chocolate misses wildly with the hook. 2:10
02:02 Chocolate misses wildly with the Hook. 2:10
02:13 Robinson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Chocolate's punches in close. 2:10
02:20 Chocolate fires a solid combination. 2:12
02:41 Robinson has his arms wrapped around Chocolate... Now they separate. 2:12
02:50 Chocolate works his way free! 2:12
02:55 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Robinson is coming out on top. 5:14
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Kimmons to step in. 5:14

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Chocolate's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:13 Kid Chocolate wraps his arms around Robinson. 0:0
0:22 Kimmons has to break them apart. 0:0
0:22 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:36 Robinson continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:0
0:44 Chocolate gets in a short cross to the body. 0:2
0:56 Robinson moves into the right corner. 0:2
0:56 Chocolate lands consecutive blows to Robinson's midsection. 0:4
01:20 Kid Chocolate is protecting the body nicely as Robinson fails to score inside. 0:4
01:26 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:29 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:4
01:34 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
01:36 Chocolate glances a hook off Robinson's side. 0:6
01:50 Robinson keeps looking to get inside on Chocolate 0:6
01:55 Ray Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 0:6
01:55 Chocolate tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:8
02:08 Robinson lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Chocolate. 3:8
02:23 Chocolate pins Robinson in the corner! 3:8
02:23 Chocolate throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 3:10
02:32 Chocolate throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 3:12
02:50 Chocolate tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:12
03:00 Robinson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 3:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson and Chocolate square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman was really animated in Robinson's corner and Robinson was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Chocolate lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:20 Chocolate lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:4
0:30 Robinson tastes Chocolate's jab 0:6
0:47 Robinson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Chocolate a decent target to shoot for. 0:6
0:53 Robinson retreats into the near corner. 0:6
0:58 Chocolate lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 0:6
01:00 Ray Robinson lands a nice cross but Chocolate turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:6
01:12 Some good body work by Chocolate but not much on those punches. 2:8
01:26 Chocolate takes a hard combination from Ray Robinson 7:8
01:26 Chocolate suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 7:8
01:39 Robinson throws a flurry of punches but Chocolate either blocks or slips them. 7:8
01:55 Robinson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:8
02:01 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:8
02:01 Robinson gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 9:8
02:01 Robinson won't want to let Kid Chocolate off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 9:8
02:14 Robinson bores in determined to maul Chocolate 9:8
02:23 Chocolate usues his legs to avoid Robinson's punches. 9:8
02:30 Chocolate is blocked in his own corner... 9:8
02:38 Robinson is off target with that combination. 9:8
02:49 Robinson is jockeying for position as he tries to force Chocolate back into the corner. 9:8
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 10:9

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Robinson muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:11 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:23 Robinson tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:31 Chocolate's jab rips into Robinson. 0:3
0:45 Circling left, Robinson looks for an opening to fire a shot at Chocolate. 0:3
0:54 Chocolate dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Robinson back on his heels! 0:8
0:54 Those shots all landed square and Robinson felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 0:8
01:14 Chocolate does a great job of moving as Robinson tries to work inside. 0:8
01:26 Robinson wings a big left hand at Chocolate but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:8
01:37 Robinson's misses as Chocolate backpedals away. 0:8
01:44 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. 0:8
01:52 Robinson lands a wicked jab! 4:8
01:52 Chocolate was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:8
01:56 Chocolate is breathing heavily... 4:8
02:20 Robinson cranks up the hook and connects to Chocolate's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:8
02:20 Chocolate seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 8:8
02:34 Robinson charges Chocolate trying to get inside 8:8
02:43 Robinson fires a shot, but it glances off Chocolate's shoulder. 8:8
02:50 Chocolate just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:13
02:50 Robinson in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:13
03:00 Chocolate doesn't connect with the jab. 8:13
03:00 It looks like Ray Robinson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:13
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 10:13

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chocolate is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Robinson has Chocolate blocked in! 0:0
0:17 * "The Cuban Bon Bon" Chocolate walks into a combination and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 0:0
0:19 The count starts... 8:0
0:19 1... 8:0
0:20 2... 8:0
0:21 3... 8:0
0:22 4... 8:0
0:23 The count reaches 5 as Chocolate is struggling to climb off of the deck. 8:0
0:24 6... 8:0
0:25 7... 8:0
0:25 * Chocolate is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Kimmons. 8:0
0:25 Kimmons wipes off Kid Chocolate's gloves and waves the fighters together. 8:0
0:25 Robinson's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Chocolate on Queer Street. Now, can Robinson finish him? 8:0
0:29 Chocolate's tank is just about on empty. 8:0
0:38 Robinson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Kid Chocolate ducks under it. 8:0
0:49 Robinson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:0
01:04 Chocolate just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:0
01:04 Chocolate was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:0
01:18 And Chocolate tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Robinson! 16:0
01:18 Chocolate is suddenly in trouble! 16:0
01:22 Chocolate's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 16:0
01:35 * There's a devastating hook to the head of Chocolate. It came out of nowhere and Chocolate drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Chocolate looks hurt. 16:0
01:37 Kimmons stands over Chocolate and begins the count... 26:0
01:37 1... 26:0
01:38 2... 26:0
01:39 3... 26:0
01:40 4... 26:0
01:41 5... 26:0
01:42 6... 26:0
01:43 7... 26:0
01:44 8... 26:0
01:45 Chocolate is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 9. 26:0
01:45 * Chocolate gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 26:0
01:45 The fight will continue as Kimmons appears satisfied that Chocolate is OK. 26:0
01:45 Robinson takes a long look at Chocolate to see if he's playing possum. Robinson is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Chocolate. 26:0
01:54 * A beautiful hook to the chin knocks Chocolate to the canvas! 26:0
01:56 Kimmons crouches over Chocolate and begins to count.. 34:0
01:56 1... 34:0
01:57 2... 34:0
01:58 Chocolate rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 34:0
01:59 4... 34:0
02:00 5... 34:0
02:01 6... 34:0
02:02 7... 34:0
02:03 8... 34:0
02:04 9... 34:0
02:05 10! 34:0
02:05 * Kimmons tolls the fatal 10 as Chocolate lays prone on the canvas, this one is over in the 10th round! 34:0

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Ed Darien is ready with the call...

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 02:06 of the 10th round...

Ray Robinson!


Score Cards

Stanley Christodoulou Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 86
Kid Chocolate 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 86

Pinij Prayadsub Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 88
Kid Chocolate 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 84

Mauro DiFiore Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 88
Kid Chocolate 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 84

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ray Robinson 30 30 30 30 30 27 28 29 28 262
Kid Chocolate 27 27 27 27 29 30 29 28 30 254


Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Kid Chocolate
Knockdowns scored 3 0


Jabs / Round 4.90 4.20
Hooks / Round 3.80 3.30
Crosses / Round 4.40 3.40
Combinations / Round 3.90 3.80
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 3.70


Punches Landed / Round 22.00 18.40
Punches Missed / Round 66.00 35.90


Punching Accuracy 25.0% 33.9%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0