BoxRec

Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Kostya Tszyu Ricky Hatton 1-1 2 UD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Henry Armstrong Joe Frazier 1-1 2 KO 5 10
Preliminary 2 Willie Pep Roy Jones Jr 1-1 2 UD 15 15
Support Bout Ray Leonard Thomas Hearns 1-1 1 UD 15 15
Co-Feature Mike Tyson Michael Spinks 1-1 2 UD 15 15
Main Event Joe Louis Julio Cesar Chavez 1-1 1 TKO 5 15

Opening Bout
Kostya Tszyu vs Ricky Hatton

Fight info: International Convention Centre, Birmingham, England, 2012-09-16, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Dave Parris, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Brunette (United States), Blake Allen (United States) and Gwen Adair (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Kostya Tszyu - Record: 4-6-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Dave Gorman - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: Ricky Hatton - Record: 2-4-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:16 The fighters are trading punches and Hatton seems to have won that exchange. 2:3
0:26 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 2:3
0:29 Hatton lands a short hook to the body. 2:5
0:46 Tszyu plods forward. 2:5
01:15 Hatton cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 2:8
01:36 Hatton just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:8
01:36 Hatton in on unsteady legs after those punches. 7:8
01:46 Tszyu scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Hatton. 9:8
02:05 Hatton caught Tszyu square with that uppercut. 9:11
02:21 Hatton lands a hard uppercut! 9:15
02:21 That blow connected solidly to the head of Tszyu and he is stunned! 9:15
02:38 Tszyu throws a crushing right to Hatton's jaw! 13:15
02:38 Hatton was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 13:15
02:53 Hatton tries to muscle inside but Tszyu clinches him. 13:15
02:58 Parris steps in and breaks it up. 13:15
03:00 Tszyu cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hatton had his elbows tucked in nicely. 13:15
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 14:15

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hatton looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Hatton plants a vicious hook under Tszyu's rib cage. 0:3
0:21 Dave Gorman was really animated in Kostya Tszyu's corner and Tszyu was nodding in agreement. 0:3
0:27 Hatton wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tszyu's defense. 0:3
0:33 Tszyu lands a strong uppercut! 5:3
0:33 Tszyu has Hatton in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:3
0:48 Hatton smothers Tszyu's attack with a clinch! 5:3
0:53 Parris has to break the clinch. 5:3
01:05 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:3
01:12 Hatton swings...and misses. 5:3
01:24 Tszyu just comes up short with the combination. 5:3
01:26 Hatton blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 5:6
01:41 Tszyu whiffs with the uppercut. 5:6
01:58 Hatton cranks up the hook and connects to Tszyu's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:10
01:58 How is Tszyu standing after that? 5:10
02:07 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Tszyu is coming out on top. 8:12
02:25 Ricky Hatton has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 8:12
02:29 Both men look to measure one another. 8:12
02:41 Hatton scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 8:16
02:41 That series of punches rocked Tszyu and he looks to be in trouble. 8:16
02:55 Hatton tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tszyu blocks it. 8:16
02:58 The fighters are tangled up inside. Tszyu has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 10:16
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:15

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Tszyu rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Hatton. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 3:0
0:24 Tszyu got some great advice from Dave Gorman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 3:0
0:26 Hatton lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 3:2
0:36 Hatton drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 3:5
0:46 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Ricky Hatton blasts home a hook. 3:7
01:09 Tszyu fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:7
01:22 It's a sweet uppercut by Tszyu! He snapped Hatton's head straight back with that punch! 8:7
01:22 Hatton is suddenly in trouble! 8:7
01:39 Hatton misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:7
01:42 Tszyu connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 11:7
01:51 Hatton doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Tszyu. 11:10
02:08 Hatton drops the right hand flush on Kostya Tszyu's chin! 11:14
02:08 Tszyu is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 11:14
02:28 Tszyu moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Hatton. 11:14
02:37 Hatton shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tszyu flush! 11:18
02:37 Kostya Tszyu is staggered... 11:18
02:57 Hatton connects with a violent uppercut! 11:22
02:57 Tszyu looks shaken! 11:22
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 12:23

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tszyu looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Hatton presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 0:3
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:3
0:16 Tszyu looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:3
0:17 Ricky Hatton lands a jab to Tszyu's midsection 0:5
0:26 Dave Gorman knows Tszyu lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:5
0:31 Hatton fires a left hand that Kostya Tszyu takes high on the shoulder. 0:5
0:38 And Hatton tastes the power of a huge cross from Kostya Tszyu! 4:5
0:38 Hatton takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:5
01:00 Tszyu lands a solid hook! 9:5
01:00 Hatton is hurt! 9:5
01:25 Hatton lands a crushing uppercut! 9:9
01:25 Hatton has Tszyu hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:9
01:44 Tszyu is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:9
01:59 Hatton lets his hands go inside, but Tszyu protects his body well. 9:9
02:06 Tszyu lands a vicious hook! 13:9
02:06 Hatton was stunned by that blow! 13:9
02:19 Hatton wings a big left hand at Tszyu but the latter sidesteps the punch. 13:9
02:26 Tszyu lands a devastating uppercut! 18:9
02:26 Hatton seems to have been hurt by that punch! 18:9
02:39 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 18:9
02:46 Tszyu pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 18:9
02:50 Tszyu takes a right to the body. 18:11
03:00 Kostya Tszyu has Hatton pinned! 18:11
03:00 Hatton smothers Tszyu's attack as Tszyu tries to get off some shots inside. 18:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Tszyu and Hatton really went at it. 19:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:09 Tszyu retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Hatton misses with that punch. 0:0
0:15 Tszyu gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Hatton with an uppercut. 2:0
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:24 Dave Gorman seemed to pump up Tszyu between rounds. 2:0
0:25 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:0
0:25 Tszyu gets his head on the chest of Ricky Hatton as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:0
0:34 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:0
0:42 Tszyu lands a solid cross! 8:0
0:42 Hatton was staggered by that punch! 8:0
0:51 Hatton has Tszyu cornered! 8:0
0:56 Hatton is holding... 8:0
01:00 Tszyu works his way free! 8:0
01:10 Hatton muscles his way inside. 8:0
01:19 Tszyu clamps Hatton's arms to his side and holds on until Parris breaks the hold. 8:0
01:24 Tszyu uses his shoulder to force Hatton out of the clinch. 8:0
01:53 Tszyu drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:0
01:53 Hatton was shaken by those blows! 12:0
02:02 Tszyu buries a hook to the body of Hatton. 15:0
02:11 Ricky Hatton is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 15:0
02:18 Hatton throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Tszyu 15:3
02:39 Hatton pushes Tszyu then steps away from him. 15:3
02:43 Tszyu has Hatton trapped! 15:3
02:48 Kostya Tszyu continues to follow Hatton about the ring. 15:3
02:55 Kostya Tszyu pins Hatton in the corner! 15:3
02:59 Tszyu wraps up Hatton. 15:3
03:00 Tszyu pushes Hatton away. 15:3
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 15:4

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kostya Tszyu and Hatton square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:15 Tszyu misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:17 Hatton is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:26 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:31 Tszyu drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:31 Hatton is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:0
0:35 It doesn't look like Hatton has much left at all. 4:0
0:45 Hatton leaves the jab just short. 4:0
0:52 Look out! That was a straight right by Tszyu! 8:0
0:52 Ricky Hatton is going to need to regroup after that blow... 8:0
01:06 Tszyu throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:0
01:13 Hatton just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tszyu with a sharp combination! 8:4
01:13 Tszyu was shaken by those blows! 8:4
01:18 Tszyu is starting to fatigue... 8:4
01:27 Hatton has Tszyu blocked in! 8:4
01:40 Hatton scores with a stunning hook to the head. 8:7
01:56 Tszyu throws a flurry of punches but Hatton either blocks or slips them. 8:7
01:59 Hatton flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 8:9
02:12 Hatton lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 8:11
02:16 Neither fighter has much left... 8:11
02:21 Tszyu is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:11
02:25 Ricky Hatton lands a nice cross but Tszyu turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 8:13
02:40 Tszyu eats a jab from Hatton 8:15
02:53 Tszyu just comes up short with the uppercut. 8:15
03:00 Ricky Hatton lands a crushing cross! 8:20
03:00 Tszyu is suddenly in trouble! 8:20
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:20

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 "Thunder from Down Under" Tszyu looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Parris has to pull the fighters away from each other as Hatton locks up Tszyu's arms. 0:0
0:20 Hatton shoves Tszyu away. 0:0
0:24 Whatever Dave Gorman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tszyu has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:26 Hatton sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Tszyu. 0:3
0:40 Hatton drives that short hook into Tszyu's midsection! 0:7
0:40 Tszyu is gasping for air!! 0:7
0:53 Tszyu traps Hatton in the corner! 0:7
0:58 Tszyu dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hatton back on his heels! 5:7
0:58 What a devastating shot, Hatton looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 5:7
01:19 Tszyu ties up Hatton. 5:7
01:23 Parris separates the two... 5:7
01:32 Tszyu takes a hard combination from Hatton 5:11
01:32 Tszyu seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 5:11
01:49 Tszyu takes a heavy combination downstairs. 5:15
01:49 Tszyu appears shaken by those punches! 5:15
02:00 Hatton lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 5:17
02:09 Tszyu moves into a neutral corner. 5:17
02:09 Hatton works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 5:19
02:27 Tszyu pummels Hatton, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 9:19
02:27 Ricky Hatton was staggered by those punches... 9:19
02:41 Tszyu misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:19
02:43 Ricky Hatton throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 9:21
03:00 OH! Hatton landed the big hook flush! 9:25
03:00 Tszyu is clutching his side! 9:25
03:00 Hatton appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:25
03:00 Tszyu spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 8:25

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Tszyu received a pep talk from Dave Gorman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Parris yells at the fighters to separate but Tszyu and Hatton are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:20 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:25 Tszyu's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:57 Tszyu lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:57 And Hatton's in big trouble now! 4:0
01:11 Tszyu pins Hatton's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
01:20 Parris separates them. 4:0
01:30 Tszyu looks to work the body, but Hatton covers up nicely. 4:0
01:33 Hatton scores with a big right hand. That shot got Tszyu's attention. 4:3
01:47 Tszyu doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Hatton's head? 8:3
01:47 Hatton is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:3
02:01 Oh!!! Hatton unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:8
02:01 That shot buckled Tszyu's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 8:8
02:10 Not much steam behind Hatton's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 8:10
02:10 Hatton senses he has Tszyu in trouble and he is pouring it on! 8:10
02:18 Tszyu backs into a neutral corner. 8:10
02:27 Hatton just can't find the range with that jab. 8:10
02:47 Tszyu does a great job smothering Hatton's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 8:10
02:58 Tszyu picks off the jab by Hatton. 8:10
03:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Parris jumps between them. 8:10

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Tszyu is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Dave Gorman not only gave Tszyu encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ricky Hatton. Now it's up to Tszyu to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Hatton just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:4
0:12 Tszyu was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:4
0:30 Tszyu does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Hatton's punches in close. 0:4
0:44 Tszyu misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
0:57 Tszyu is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
01:02 Hatton lands a strong hook! 0:8
01:02 Tszyu was stunned by that blow! 0:8
01:18 Hatton works his way in and leans on Tszyu. 0:8
01:24 Tszyu retreats into the left corner. 0:8
01:24 Hatton scores with consecutive blows to the body of Tszyu. 0:10
01:37 Hatton seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:10
01:40 The fighters are at ring center... 0:10
01:44 Parris warns Hatton for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:10
01:49 Tszyu tries to get free... Here comes Parris to break them up... 0:10
01:53 Hatton takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:10
01:56 Hatton traps Tszyu in the corner! 0:10
02:00 Hatton is clinching... 0:10
02:05 Hatton finally lets go of Tszyu. 0:10
02:10 Tszyu ducks into an uppercut from Hatton as he looks to work inside. 0:13
02:23 Hatton grabs and holds Tszyu... 0:13
02:28 The Referee breaks it up... 0:13
02:33 Tszyu's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:13
02:42 Tszyu clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:13
02:46 * Parris steps in and admonishes Hatton for hitting on the break. 0:13
03:00 Tszyu ties up Hatton... 0:13
03:00 Parris moves them apart. 0:13
03:00 Hatton seems to have done enough to win this fight. 0:13
03:00 There's the bell. Tszyu wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 9 is history. 0:13

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Tszyu's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:10 That punch actually went behind Hatton's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Kostya Tszyu. 0:0
0:17 Tszyu lands a hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:30 Tszyu is trapped in the corner... 2:0
0:34 There's a straight right by Hatton! 2:4
0:34 That shot landed square and Tszyu felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 2:4
0:49 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:4
0:54 Now they break clean. 2:4
01:04 Tszyu has Hatton trapped in the upper neutral corner... 2:4
01:04 Tszyu scores with the jab. 4:4
01:18 Tszyu is either lucky or has radar. Hatton's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:4
01:29 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Parris is going to have to sort this out. 4:4
01:34 Parris separates the two fighters. 4:4
01:43 Tszyu pins Hatton's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:4
01:52 Referee Parris has to separate the two... 4:4
02:05 Hatton tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
02:17 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:4
02:21 Referee Parris steps in to break it up. 4:4
02:30 Tszyu telegraphed that shot and Hatton ducks under it easily. 4:4
02:37 Hatton landed a sharp combination that rocked Tszyu back on his heels! 4:8
02:37 Tszyu is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:8
02:51 That was a violent straight right by Tszyu! 8:8
02:51 Hatton looks shaken! 8:8
03:00 Hatton appears to have this fight under control. 8:8
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 8:7

Fight Result

Here's Dean Stone with the call...

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

Frank Brunette, United States scores the bout 97 to 93

Blake Allen, United States scores the bout 97 to 93

Gwen Adair, United States scores the bout 97 to 93

And your winner by unanimous decision Ricky Hatton!!!


Score Cards

Frank Brunette Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kostya Tszyu 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 93
Ricky Hatton 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 97

Blake Allen Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kostya Tszyu 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 93
Ricky Hatton 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 97

Gwen Adair Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kostya Tszyu 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 93
Ricky Hatton 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 97

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kostya Tszyu 27 27 27 30 30 27 27 27 27 30 279
Ricky Hatton 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 30 27 291


Statistics
Categories Kostya Tszyu Ricky Hatton
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 3.90 5.00
Hooks / Round 3.70 7.50
Crosses / Round 4.50 6.70
Combinations / Round 2.70 5.40
Uppercuts / Round 3.10 5.60


Punches Landed / Round 17.90 30.20
Punches Missed / Round 47.90 49.00


Punching Accuracy 27.2% 38.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Hitting on the Break 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1




No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Preliminary 1
Henry Armstrong vs Joe Frazier

Fight info: Cleveland Arena, Cleveland, OH, United States, 2012-09-16, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Mike Ortega, the bout will be scored by three judges: Carlos Colon (Puerto Rico), Miguel Acuna (United States) and Sipho Zondo (South Africa), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Henry Armstrong - Record: 9-6-4 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Joe Frazier - Record: 11-3-2 (11) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Gibson

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
0:18 Frazier pummels Armstrong, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 0:4
0:18 Armstrong is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 0:4
0:31 Frazier lands a strong uppercut! 0:8
0:31 Frazier has Armstrong hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:8
0:48 Frazier can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:8
0:58 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:8
01:08 Frazier just can't find the range with that jab. 0:8
01:10 Armstrong lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:8
01:23 Frazier bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:10
01:37 Frazier continues to follow Armstrong about the ring. 2:10
01:42 Armstrong is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Frazier with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 5:10
01:51 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:10
02:00 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Henry Armstrong and Frazier! 7:12
02:21 Armstrong takes a hard uppercut to the body from Frazier. 7:15
02:33 Frazier fires a punch over the jab of Armstrong and gets it in for points. 7:17
02:47 Joe Frazier patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Armstrong little room to move. 7:17
02:57 Henry Armstrong pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 7:17
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:19

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Armstrong whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:23 Armstrong misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:0
0:32 Frazier retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:32 Armstrong lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Frazier. 5:0
0:53 "Hurrican Hank" Armstrong gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 7:0
01:10 Frazier retreats into the left corner. 7:0
01:10 Armstrong's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 9:0
01:23 Armstrong lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 11:0
01:39 Frazier frees himself from Armstrong's clutches! They move to ring center now. 11:0
01:58 Armstrong is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 11:0
02:03 Frazier moves into a neutral corner. 11:0
02:08 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Frazier back on his heels! 15:0
02:08 Frazier suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 15:0
02:21 Frazier backs into the near right corner. 15:0
02:26 Armstrong catches Joe Frazier coming in with a sweet uppercut! 20:0
02:26 Joe Frazier was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 20:0
02:44 Frazier does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Armstrong's punches in close. 20:0
02:56 Armstrong lands a wicked cross! 24:0
02:56 Frazier is badly hurt! 24:0
03:00 There's the bell. Armstrong wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 24:2

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Armstrong got some great advice from Jeff Fenech between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:09 Frazier wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:2
0:26 Henry Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:33 Frazier pins Armstrong in the corner! 0:2
0:33 Frazier lands a lead right to the midsection. 0:5
0:49 Armstrong backs into his own corner... 0:5
0:49 Frazier fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 0:7
01:03 Frazier misses wildly with the hook. 0:7
01:10 Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Frazier's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:7
01:10 Armstrong sent Frazier reeling with that punch! 5:7
01:24 Armstrong throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:7
01:30 Armstrong has Frazier cornered! 5:7
01:34 Armstrong has Frazier trapped! 5:7
01:39 Armstrong leaves the jab just short. 5:7
01:50 He just comes up short with the uppercut. 5:7
02:01 Frazier takes a hard combination from Armstrong 9:7
02:01 Joe Frazier is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 9:7
02:10 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 9:7
02:14 Armstrong fires and misses. 9:7
02:30 And Frazier tastes the power of a huge combination from Armstrong! 13:7
02:30 Frazier is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 13:7
02:43 Henry Armstrong moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Frazier. 13:7
02:52 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Frazier. 13:7
03:00 Joe Frazier is clinching... Armstrong is trying to free his gloves... They are under Frazier's arms... 13:7
03:00 Frazier uses his shoulder to force Armstrong out of the clinch. 13:7
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 14:7

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
0:08 Bill Gibson seemed to pump up Frazier between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong scores to the body with a jab 2:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:20 Those were mostly arm punches from Armstrong but several got through. 4:0
0:29 The uppercut just landed by Armstrong is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:0
0:41 Armstrong has Joe Frazier trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:0
0:46 Armstrong looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:0
0:52 Armstrong seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:04 Armstrong telegraphed that shot and Frazier ducks under it easily. 6:0
01:06 Frazier connects with a wicked hook to the head. 6:3
01:15 Armstrong traps Frazier in the corner! 6:3
01:20 Look out! That was a straight right by Henry Armstrong! 10:3
01:20 Frazier's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 10:3
01:30 Henry Armstrong slides into the corner... 10:3
01:30 Frazier slips inside and lands a hook. 10:5
01:43 Frazier is pinned in his own corner... 10:5
01:47 Armstrong scores with a tremendous left! 14:5
01:47 Joe Frazier is staggered... 14:5
01:56 Henry Armstrong lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 16:5
02:14 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 16:5
02:28 Frazier scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 16:7
02:45 Armstrong just landed a three punch combo! 20:7
02:45 That's the shot Armstrong hoped to land! Frazier looks bad after that series of blows. 20:7
03:00 Armstrong can't score with short uppercut inside. Frazier got his gloves in front of the punch. 20:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 21:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Frazier looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 2:2
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:2
0:20 Frazier continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 2:2
0:29 Frazier leans on the ropes and motions for Armstrong to come in. 2:2
0:43 Armstrong is trapped in the corner... 2:2
0:43 The fighters are grappling inside. Now Frazier works free and lands a hard hook to the head. 2:5
0:52 Armstrong tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Frazier lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 2:8
01:08 Frazier lands a hard cross! 2:12
01:08 That shot buckled Armstrong's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 2:12
01:20 Frazier follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 2:15
01:31 The action is back at ring center. 2:15
01:36 Frazier lands a vicious uppercut! 2:19
01:36 Frazier has Armstrong in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:19
01:45 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 2:19
01:49 Frazier shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Armstrong flush! 2:23
01:49 Henry Armstrong appears shaken by those punches! 2:23
02:06 Joe Frazier landed a sharp combination that rocked Armstrong back on his heels! 2:28
02:06 Armstrong is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 2:28
02:15 * Frazier lands a powerful cross to Henry Armstrong's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 2:28
02:18 Ortega crouches over Armstrong as he starts the count 2:36
02:18 1... 2:36
02:19 2... 2:36
02:20 3... 2:36
02:21 4... 2:36
02:22 5... 2:36
02:23 6... 2:36
02:24 7... 2:36
02:25 8... 2:36
02:26 9... 2:36
02:27 10! 2:36
02:27 * The referee reaches 10 and the fight's over. Armstrong has just suffered a knockout here in round 5! 2:36

Fight Result

And here with the call is Michael Pass

Ladies and Gentlemen! The time of the stoppage is 02:28 of round number 5. The winner by knockout is...

Joe Frazier!


Score Cards

Carlos Colon Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 9 10 10 10 39
Joe Frazier 10 9 9 9 37

Miguel Acuna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 9 10 10 10 39
Joe Frazier 10 9 9 9 37

Sipho Zondo Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 9 10 10 10 39
Joe Frazier 10 9 9 9 37

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Henry Armstrong 27 30 30 30 117
Joe Frazier 30 27 27 27 111


Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Joe Frazier
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 4.80 3.20
Hooks / Round 4.60 8.20
Crosses / Round 5.20 5.00
Combinations / Round 6.20 4.40
Uppercuts / Round 5.60 6.00


Punches Landed / Round 26.40 26.80
Punches Missed / Round 62.60 12.00


Punching Accuracy 29.7% 69.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0


No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Preliminary 2
Willie Pep vs Roy Jones Jr

Fight info: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL, United States, 2012-09-16, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is Robert Ferrara, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tony Castellano (United States), Fred Fensom (United States) and Michael Pernick (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 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: Willie Pep - Record: 13-5-4 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 8-10-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:17 * Pep takes a sizzling combination flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 0:0
0:20 Ferrara motions Jones Jr to a neutral corner and starts the count. 0:7
0:20 1... 0:7
0:21 2... 0:7
0:22 Pep lurches to his feet at the count of 3 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 0:7
0:23 4... 0:7
0:24 5... 0:7
0:25 6... 0:7
0:25 * Pep's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 0:7
0:25 The fight will continue as Ferrara appears satisfied that Pep is OK. 0:7
0:25 Pep is badly stunned and Jones Jr will try to finish him off here in the 1st round! 0:7
0:43 Jones Jr has Pep pinned! 0:7
0:47 Jones Jr fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:7
0:59 Pep is protecting the body nicely as Roy Jones Jr fails to score inside. 0:7
01:10 Jones Jr gets the cross through Pep's guard. 0:9
01:10 Pep was stopped cold by that punch! Jones Jr has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 0:9
01:23 Pep slides into the corner... 0:9
01:27 Jones Jr is holding Pep tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:9
01:36 Jones Jr uses his shoulder to force Pep out of the clinch. 0:9
01:45 Pep has Jones Jr trapped! 0:9
01:49 Pep wraps up Jones Jr... Neither fighter will break... 0:9
01:54 Jones Jr tries to get free... Here comes Ferrara to break them up... 0:9
02:08 Pep has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Jones Jr. 0:9
02:12 Pep and Jones Jr each take a step back. 0:9
02:21 That was a violent straight right by Jones Jr! 0:13
02:21 Pep was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:13
02:38 Pep pins Jones Jr's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:13
02:42 Ferrara steps in and breaks it up. 0:13
02:48 Pep dips and connects with a hook to the side of Jones Jr's head. 2:13
02:58 Jones Jr moves into the left corner. 2:13
02:58 Pep lands a hook to the ribs. 4:13
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 3:13

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ferrara motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:05 Pep got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Charley Goldman's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Pep fits. 0:0
0:16 Willie Pep gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:16 * And now it appears as if Jones Jr has been cut the last punch that landed. 3:0
0:16 * Jones Jr keeps wiping the blood from under his right eye with his glove. The cut shouldn't be bothering him that much. 3:0
0:16 No fighter likes to see themself cut during a fight, let alone this early in the bout. 3:0
0:27 * Pep is told to keep his glove closed when he hits by Ferrara 6:0
0:45 Pep throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:0
0:59 Ferrara tries to separate the boxers but Jones Jr has a vice-like grip on Pep. 8:0
01:08 Referee Ferrara steps in to break it up. 8:0
01:17 Pep misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:0
01:29 Pep has Jones Jr trapped in the left neutral corner... 8:0
01:33 Pep slides along the far ropes. 8:0
01:37 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:0
01:42 Jones Jr shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:2
01:47 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 2. 8:2
01:58 Pep misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:2
02:00 Jones Jr finds a home for his jab, keeping Pep at bay. 8:4
02:18 Jones Jr works free! The fighters move to ring center. 8:4
02:22 Pep drills Jones Jr with a left and right and another left. 10:4
02:45 Jones Jr is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Pep to chase him. 10:4
02:57 Jones Jr and Willie Pep are in a clinch, Ferrara hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:4
03:00 * The referee is cautioning Jones Jr about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Ferrara isn't going to let it happen. 10:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 12:5

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman not only gave Pep encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jones Jr. Now it's up to Pep to implement it. 0:0
0:16 Pep ducks into an uppercut from Jones Jr. 0:2
0:32 Jones Jr's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:39 Pep goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:2
0:51 Pep slips in a jab to the body 4:2
01:00 Pep scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Jones Jr's jaw. 6:2
01:15 Pep is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:2
01:29 He lands a devastating hook! 12:2
01:29 Jones Jr takes a step back, obviously hurt! 12:2
01:38 As high as Jones Jr is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Pep takes advantage of it. 12:2
01:46 Pep throws a flurry of punches but Roy Jones Jr either blocks or slips them. 12:2
01:57 Pep suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 12:2
02:04 Pep snakes the jab through Jones Jr's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 14:2
02:18 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:2
02:29 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 14:2
02:36 Pep lands a smashing hook! 18:2
02:36 Jones Jr is clutching his side! 18:2
02:51 Pep voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 18:2
02:57 Jones Jr doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 18:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 20:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Pep backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:17 Jones Jr circles around the ring. 0:0
0:21 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:27 Jones Jr's left hook has found a home on the side of Pep's head as he lands it again. 0:3
0:42 Jones Jr looks to work the body, but Pep covers up nicely. 0:3
0:49 Jones Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:3
0:52 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:3
0:57 Pep has Jones Jr blocked in! 0:3
01:01 Pep just comes up short with the hook. 0:3
01:08 Jones Jr landed a sharp combination that rocked Pep back on his heels! 0:8
01:08 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Pep is just trying to hang on! 0:8
01:17 Willie Pep is trapped in the corner... 0:8
01:21 Pep does a great job of moving as Jones Jr tries to work inside. 0:8
01:33 Jones Jr fires and misses. 0:8
01:44 Jones Jr misses with that hook. 0:8
01:55 Jones Jr is moving around the ring nicely. 0:8
01:59 Roy Jones Jr slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Pep. 0:11
01:59 There's time for Jones Jr to finish Willie Pep if he can do it. 0:11
02:08 Jones Jr bangs the uppercut home. 0:13
02:08 He appears to have Pep out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Pep looks ready to go, as Jones Jr closes in to try and end this fight. 0:13
02:21 Pep usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Jones Jr tries vainly to score. 0:13
02:24 Pep throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:13
02:33 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:13
02:40 Jones Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:13
02:55 Pep works free! He backs to ring center, with Jones Jr following. 2:13
03:00 Pep does a great job smothering Jones Jr's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:13
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 4:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:18 Pep scores with several light punches to the head. 2:0
0:28 Jones Jr eats a left-right from Pep 4:0
0:51 Jones Jr fires a shot, but it glances off Pep's shoulder. 4:0
0:54 Pep continues to pop the jab 6:0
0:54 And now it appears as if Jones Jr's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 6:0
0:54 The cut under Jones Jr's right eye has been reopened by Pep. 6:0
01:03 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 6:0
01:07 Jones Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pep's defense. 6:0
01:18 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
01:23 Jones Jr picks off the jab by Pep. 6:0
01:30 Jones Jr lands a solid hook! 6:5
01:30 Pep is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:5
01:48 Pep is pinned in his own corner... 6:5
01:52 Jones Jr is really fluid in his movement. 6:5
02:02 Jones Jr shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Willie Pep flush! 6:9
02:02 Pep seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:9
02:11 Pep retreats into the right corner. 6:9
02:16 Jones Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Pep with a sharp combination! 6:13
02:16 Pep appears shaken by those punches! 6:13
02:30 Pep misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:13
02:32 Jones Jr lands two stinging combinations that stop Pep in his tracks. 6:16
02:45 Jones Jr traps Pep in the corner! 6:16
02:50 Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 6:16
02:52 Jones Jr tries a hook but Pep blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 8:16
03:00 Watch Jones Jr move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Pep off balance. 8:16
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 5 comes to an end. 8:18

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Pep's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jones Jr has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:13 Pep telegraphed that shot and Jones Jr ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:28 Pep just misses with a huge shot as Jones Jr chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:30 Jones Jr gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:47 Pep fires a volley of punches but Jones Jr was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:2
0:49 Jones Jr lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Pep from the outside. 0:5
01:05 Pep's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:5
01:10 Jones Jr is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 0:8
01:24 Pep is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Jones Jr can't throw punches, I guess. 0:8
01:33 Ferrara has to separate the two... 0:8
01:38 Jones Jr backs into the far corner. 0:8
01:42 Pep misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:8
01:49 Jones Jr steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:8
01:53 Pep and Jones Jr lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:8
02:00 Pep looks for a breather; he grabs Roy Jones Jr and holds on. Jones Jr pushes Pep off and looks for an opening. 0:8
02:04 Referee Ferrara separates the two... 0:8
02:13 Ferrara is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 0:8
02:19 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:8
02:22 Pep catches Jones Jr with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:8
02:36 Pep grabs Jones Jr. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:8
02:40 Ferrara separates them. 2:8
02:49 Pep is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:8
02:57 Pep brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:8
03:00 Willie Pep misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:8
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Willie Pep's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 2:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman knows Pep lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Willie Pep pins Jones Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:10 Pep connects with a violent combination! 4:0
0:10 Jones Jr took far too many hard shots from Pep in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:0
0:28 Pep pins Roy Jones Jr in the corner! 4:0
0:33 Pep fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:35 Jones Jr pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 4:3
0:45 Pep's jab is fast and accurate. 6:3
01:01 Pep lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 6:3
01:08 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 6:3
01:16 Pep is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Jones Jr's defense. 6:3
01:28 Jones Jr lands a hard uppercut! 6:8
01:28 Pep looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:8
01:39 Pep traps Jones Jr in the corner! 6:8
01:39 Pep lands a short hook to the body. 8:8
01:58 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 8:8
02:03 Pep lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 8:8
02:10 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 8:8
02:24 You would think Jones Jr had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Pep looked trying to score there! 8:8
02:36 Pep is clinching... 8:8
02:45 Ferrara pries them apart. 8:8
02:56 Pep is holding... 8:8
03:00 Pep shoves Jones Jr away. 8:8
03:00 Ferrara motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 8:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Willie Pep's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Pep is flicking the jab, trying to keep Jones Jr at long range. 0:0
0:16 Pep rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:35 Pep is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:0
0:44 Pep goes downstairs with the hook. 4:0
0:57 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:05 Pep wraps up Jones Jr. 4:0
01:10 Now they break clean. 4:0
01:19 Pep throws a crushing right to Jones Jr's jaw! 8:0
01:19 Jones Jr looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:0
01:33 Pep is holding on to Jones Jr. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:0
01:42 Jones Jr works his way free! 8:0
01:50 Both fighters take a half-step back. 8:0
02:01 Pep is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Jones Jr attempts to move inside on him. 8:0
02:09 Pep is keeping away from the ropes. 8:0
02:14 He fires and misses. 8:0
02:16 Jones Jr is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 8:2
02:29 Roy Jones Jr retreats into his own corner... 8:2
02:29 Pep looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 10:2
02:48 Jones Jr picks off the jab thrown by Pep. 10:2
03:00 Pep leaves the jab just short. 10:2
03:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:2
03:00 The Referee has to get between Pep and Jones Jr as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 12:2

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:16 Not much steam behind Pep's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:25 Charley Goldman seemed to pump up Pep between rounds. 2:0
0:30 Considering the clinch Jones Jr has on Pep it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Pep pushes him away. 2:0
0:35 Ferrara moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
0:45 Pep clamps Jones Jr's arms to his side and holds on until Ferrara breaks the hold. 2:0
0:49 Ferrara breaks them up... 2:0
01:03 Pep bounces off the ropes, challenging Jones Jr to come get him. 2:0
01:12 Ferrara is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 2:0
01:24 Jones Jr can't score with short uppercut inside. Pep got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
01:31 Ferrara is talking to Jones Jr and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 2:0
01:34 Pep lands the lead cross. 4:0
01:44 Jones Jr lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:2
02:02 Jones Jr grabs Pep again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:2
02:11 Pep pushes Jones Jr away. 4:2
02:20 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 4:2
02:23 Jones Jr splits Willie Pep's gloves with an uppercut. 4:4
02:37 Jones Jr lets his hands go inside, but Willie Pep protects his body well. 4:4
02:51 Pep has Roy Jones Jr cornered! 4:4
02:56 Pep is giving Jones Jr a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:4
03:00 Willie Pep whiffs with the cross. 4:4
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 4:4
03:00 Not much to hang your hat on in that one, good luck to the judges as they try to turn in a score. 5:4

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr takes a hard combination from Pep 4:0
0:13 Jones Jr's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:0
0:21 Charley Goldman was really animated in Pep's corner and Pep was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:22 Jones Jr is blocked in his own corner... 4:0
0:22 Jones Jr tastes Pep's jab 6:0
0:39 Pep pummels Jones Jr, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 10:0
0:39 Jones Jr was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 10:0
0:52 Willie Pep feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Jones Jr's jaw. 13:0
01:01 Pep moves into a neutral corner. 13:0
01:06 Pep comes in low. Jones Jr puts a headlock on him. Ferrara knocks Jones Jr's arm off Pep's head. 13:0
01:10 Ferrara separates the two... 13:0
01:15 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 13:0
01:23 Ferrara has to pull the fighters away from each other as Pep locks up Jones Jr's arms. 13:0
01:27 Pep pushes Jones Jr away. 13:0
01:40 Pep swings...and misses. 13:0
01:54 * Pep is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 13:0
02:06 Pep dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Jones Jr back on his heels! 18:0
02:06 Jones Jr is suddenly in trouble! 18:0
02:10 There appears to be some minor swelling under Jones Jr's left eye. 18:0
02:17 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 18:0
02:17 Pep flicks a jab to Jones Jr's stomach 20:0
02:34 Pep holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Jones Jr to score with a clean shot. 20:0
02:39 Jones Jr's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 20:0
02:42 Both men look to measure one another. 20:0
03:00 Pep appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 20:0
03:00 That ends Round 10... But the fighters are still punching! Now Ferrara jumps between them. 19:0

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Pep providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Roy Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Pep's jab connects to Jones Jr's head 2:0
0:22 Pep tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
0:24 Jones Jr digs a short hook to ribs of Pep. 2:2
0:45 Pep back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Jones Jr. 2:2
0:51 Pep gets inside and fires a hook to Jones Jr's body. 4:2
01:04 Jones Jr has freed himself from Pep. They move quickly to ring center. 4:2
01:14 Jones Jr is trying to free his gloves from under Pep's gloves. 4:2
01:18 Pep finally lets go of Jones Jr. 4:2
01:25 Pep takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:2
01:29 Pep is forced into his own corner... 4:2
01:29 Jones Jr lands a cross to the body. 4:4
01:47 Pep misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:4
01:49 Jones Jr lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:6
02:02 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:6
02:02 Jones Jr lands consecutive blows to Pep's midsection. 4:8
02:18 Jones Jr grabs and holds Pep... 4:8
02:23 The Referee breaks it up... 4:8
02:32 Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Pep's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:8
02:39 It's a sweet uppercut by Jones Jr! He snapped Willie Pep's head straight back with that punch! 4:12
02:39 Pep was staggered by that punch! 4:12
02:48 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Jones Jr who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:14
03:00 Pep is clinching... Jones Jr is trying to free his gloves... They are under Pep's arms... 4:14
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:14
03:00 Pep appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:14
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 1:15

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 12 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 The fighters are tangled up inside. Pep has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:15 Pep received a pep talk from Charley Goldman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:20 Jones Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:27 Pep lets a quick hook go, catching Jones Jr moving in. 4:0
0:40 Jones Jr traps Willie Pep in the corner! 4:0
0:40 There's a right cross from Jones Jr that lands flush. 4:3
0:40 Pep comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Jones Jr leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 4:3
0:54 Ferrara yells at the fighters to separate but Pep and Jones Jr are a tangle of arms. 4:3
0:58 Ferrara has to break the clinch. 4:3
01:03 The action slows for the moment. 4:3
01:10 Pep throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jones Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:3
01:17 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:3
01:28 * Jones Jr drives home a brutal cross to Pep's head and down he goes!!! 4:3
01:30 The count starts... 4:9
01:30 1... 4:9
01:31 2... 4:9
01:32 3... 4:9
01:32 * Pep has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 4:9
01:32 Ferrara gives Pep a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 4:9
01:32 Pep is definitely in trouble. Jones Jr needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 4:9
01:41 Jones Jr has Pep cornered! 4:9
01:46 Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Pep blocks it. 4:9
01:57 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 6:11
01:57 Jones Jr wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 6:11
02:01 Jones Jr's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 6:11
02:06 Jones Jr has Pep blocked in! 6:11
02:10 Jones Jr lands a crushing uppercut! 6:15
02:10 Pep appears to have been staggered by that punch... 6:15
02:15 Pep is starting to suck wind... 6:15
02:19 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:15
02:24 Jones Jr lands a wicked hook! 6:20
02:24 Willie Pep is dazed and he is in trouble!! 6:20
02:37 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Pep had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:20
02:44 Jones Jr scores with consecutive blows to the body of Pep. 6:22
02:53 Jones Jr retreats into the upper left corner. 6:22
02:58 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Ferrara is going to have to sort this out. 6:22
03:00 Referee Ferrara has to separate the two... 6:22
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 4:22

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Pep and Jones Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:18 Pep got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 13. 0:0
0:24 Pep tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Roy Jones Jr. 0:0
0:30 Jones Jr cranks up the hook and connects to Pep's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:4
0:30 Pep staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 0:4
0:40 Pep connects with an uppercut to the head of Jones Jr. 2:4
0:54 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:4
0:58 Ferrara has to break them apart. 2:4
01:05 Jones Jr has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 2:4
01:13 Ferrara warns Jones Jr for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:4
01:22 Ferrara separates the two fighters. 2:4
01:22 Willie Pep eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 2:4
01:30 Pep is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:4
01:38 Pep holds his arms up in disgust as Roy Jones Jr holds him around his waist. 2:4
01:47 Ferrara moves them apart. 2:4
01:55 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:4
01:59 Pep is off target with that combination. 2:4
02:06 Jones Jr tries to push Pep back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 2:4
02:17 Jones Jr takes a heavy hook downstairs. 7:4
02:17 Jones Jr is hurt! 7:4
02:21 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Jones Jr. 7:4
02:26 Pep's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Jones Jr's beltline. 9:4
02:35 Pep traps Jones Jr in the corner! 9:4
02:40 Pep is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 9:4
02:47 The action slows for the moment. 9:4
02:50 Jones Jr throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 9:7
03:00 Pep can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 9:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 13. 8:6

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 14. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Roy Jones Jr is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr has Pep blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:18 Pep drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:18 Jones Jr is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:23 It doesn't look like Pep has much left at all. 4:0
0:27 Pep's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:27 Roy Jones Jr has Pep trapped! 4:0
0:27 Jones Jr likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Pep's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:2
0:37 * Ferrara is all over Pep for a low blow and he better clean up his act immediately. 6:2
0:51 Jones Jr is losing his legs... 6:2
01:01 Pep tries to drop the right hand over the top but Jones Jr ducks under it. 6:2
01:03 Jones Jr scores with a nice right cross. 6:4
01:15 Jones Jr is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:4
01:18 Pep has Jones Jr pinned! 6:4
01:23 Pep brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:4
01:32 Jones Jr can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:4
01:34 Pep scores with the jab. 8:4
01:34 That last shot has reopened a cut on Jones Jr because the blood is flowing again. 8:4
01:34 The cut under Jones Jr's right eye is bleeding again. 8:4
01:39 Roy Jones Jr's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 14. 8:4
01:50 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:4
01:54 Pep has Jones Jr trapped in the far neutral corner... 8:4
01:58 Pep is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Jones Jr. 8:4
02:08 That hook by Pep jarred Jones Jr! 12:4
02:08 Jones Jr was stunned by that blow! 12:4
02:20 Pep lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 14:4
02:33 Pep lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Jones Jr's midsection. 16:4
02:37 Jones Jr's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 16:4
02:50 Pep ends up behind Jones Jr as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 16:4
03:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Pep rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 16:4
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 14 sounds. 15:5

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 The cut under the right eye suffered by Jones Jr has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jones Jr's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jones Jr's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Pep has Roy Jones Jr blocked in! 0:0
0:12 Pep misses with that combination. 0:0
0:14 Jones Jr doubles up to the body, though Pep seems unfazed. 0:2
0:33 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:2
0:38 Pep tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jones Jr blocks it. 0:2
0:46 Not much happening at the moment. 0:2
0:50 Pep scores with a quick one-two to Jones Jr's midsection 2:2
0:55 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 2:2
01:04 Jones Jr slips out of a corner, as Pep attempts to trap him. 2:2
01:12 Pep lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:2
01:22 Jones Jr has Pep trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:2
01:26 Pep just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:6
01:26 That series of punches rocked Pep and he looks to be in trouble. 4:6
01:43 Jones Jr tries to muscle inside but Pep clinches him. 4:6
01:48 Ferrara is shouting at Pep to break! 4:6
01:53 Jones Jr is trapped in Pep's corner... 4:6
01:53 Pep scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:6
01:53 Jones Jr reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 6:6
01:53 And now Roy Jones Jr is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 6:6
01:53 Blood is running from under the right eye of Jones Jr again. 6:6
01:53 * As the two fighters back away a step, you can see blood on the chest and shoulder of Pep but it's not his. Roy Jones Jr is bleeding a bit more heavily now and even though the damage isn't over an eye, apparently the referee wants a stop in the action to have Jones Jr examined by the ringside doctor. 6:6
01:53 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 15 as the fighters approach one another. 6:6
01:57 The swelling under Jones Jr's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:6
02:10 Pep is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Jones Jr 6:6
02:23 Pep doesn't connect with the uppercut. 6:6
02:25 Great work to the body by Jones Jr as he scores with both hands. 6:9
02:40 Jones Jr just comes up short with the hook. 6:9
02:46 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:9
02:54 Jones Jr grabs Pep's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ferrara has to force Jones Jr to let go. 6:9
03:00 Ferrara separates the two... 6:9
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have this fight under control. 6:9
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 15. 4:10

Fight Result

And here with the call is Damian Pinto

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

Tony Castellano, United States scores the bout 144 to 140

Fred Fensom, United States scores the bout 144 to 140

Michael Pernick, United States scores the bout 142 to 141

And your winner and new WBC super middleweight champion by unanimous decision Roy Jones Jr!!!


Score Cards

Tony Castellano Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 8 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 8 9 10 9 140
Roy Jones Jr 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 144

Fred Fensom Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 8 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 10 10 140
Roy Jones Jr 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 144

Michael Pernick Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 8 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 8 10 10 10 141
Roy Jones Jr 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Willie Pep 24 30 30 27 27 27 29 30 29 30 27 24 28 30 29 421
Roy Jones Jr 30 27 27 30 30 30 30 27 28 27 30 30 29 27 28 430


Statistics
Categories Willie Pep Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 2


Jabs / Round 6.33 2.33
Hooks / Round 6.00 4.13
Crosses / Round 3.33 5.13
Combinations / Round 4.00 3.40
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 2.47


Punches Landed / Round 22.67 17.47
Punches Missed / Round 60.00 37.53


Punching Accuracy 27.4% 31.8%


Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Using Open Glove 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1


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


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 3 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 4 / 3 / 2


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1


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


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 13 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 8 / 7 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Support Bout
Ray Leonard vs Thomas Hearns

Fight info: Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT, United States, 2012-09-16, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Gerald Ritter, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fred Jones (United States), George Garland (United States) and Lynne Carter (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, referee or doctor can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 9-7-4 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Walker - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
In the blue corner: Thomas Hearns - Record: 4-8-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:11 Hearns shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Leonard flush! 0:5
0:11 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Leonard is trying to hang on... 0:5
0:23 Ray Leonard lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:5
0:44 Hearns scores with a hard, snapping jab. 2:8
01:05 Leonard has freed himself from Hearns. They move quickly to ring center. 2:8
01:25 Hearns bounces off the ropes, challenging Leonard to come get him. 2:8
01:29 Both men look to measure one another. 2:8
01:36 Leonard takes a hard combination from Hearns 2:12
01:36 Ray Leonard is reeling after that shot! 2:12
01:50 "The Hitman" Hearns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 2:12
01:52 Leonard fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 5:12
02:13 Ray Leonard misses with that cross. 5:12
02:25 Thomas Hearns lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 5:12
02:31 Leonard's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:12
02:42 Leonard just comes up short with the uppercut. 5:12
02:49 Hearns cranks up the hook and connects to Ray Leonard's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:16
02:49 Hearns just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 5:16
02:54 * There's some angry swelling now around the left eye of Leonard. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 5:16
02:58 Hearns has Leonard cornered! 5:16
03:00 Hearns lands a crushing cross! 5:20
03:00 Hearns has Ray Leonard in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:20
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:22

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:08 Ted Walker knows Leonard lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Hearns lands a smashing cross! 0:4
0:13 Leonard is reeling.. 0:4
0:17 Leonard seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 0:4
0:26 Hearns pummels Leonard, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 0:8
0:26 Leonard seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 0:8
0:39 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:8
0:44 Leonard dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hearns back on his heels! 4:8
0:44 Hearns suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:8
0:55 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 4:8
0:55 These guys are really going at it but Leonard looks to be getting the worse of it. 6:11
01:05 Hearns doesn't have to look for Leonard this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:11
01:11 Hearns wallops Leonard with a cross to the liver! 6:14
01:16 Leonard's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Hearns. 6:14
01:29 Hearns just comes up short with the cross. 6:14
01:35 There's a straight right by Leonard! 10:14
01:35 Ray Leonard has Thomas Hearns hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 10:14
01:45 Hearns scores with the jab. 10:16
02:04 Hearns moves into a neutral corner. 10:16
02:04 Leonard slips inside and lands a hook. 12:16
02:14 As high as Leonard is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Hearns takes advantage of it. 12:16
02:21 Leonard pins Hearns's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 12:16
02:26 Ritter has to break the clinch. 12:16
02:31 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 12:16
02:39 Hearns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:16
02:41 Leonard throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Hearns's jaw. 14:16
02:51 Hearns backs into the lower right corner. 14:16
02:51 Leonard throws a punch and lands. Hearns scores with a counter. Looks like Leonard was a little more effective. 17:18
03:00 Wow, that last round was a candidate for Round of the Year, incredible action! 16:19

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns 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
0:09 Leonard received a pep talk from Ted Walker before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Leonard's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 A flurry of blows from Thomas Hearns lands to the body 0:2
0:21 Hearns pins Leonard in the corner! 0:2
0:21 Leonard tries to clinch, but Hearns shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 0:4
0:26 The swelling under Leonard's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:4
0:39 Leonard misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
0:49 Leonard rips off a series of jabs that score! Hearns eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Leonard quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 3:4
01:02 Hearns scores to the body with a jab 3:6
01:16 Hearns lands a hard uppercut! 3:10
01:16 Leonard is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 3:10
01:25 These guys are really going at it but Leonard looks to be getting the worse of it. 5:13
01:29 The swelling under Leonard'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. 5:13
01:41 A cross lands for Hearns. Leonard didn't see that one coming. 5:15
01:50 "The Hitman" scores with an excellent cross. 5:18
02:07 Hearns tries to drop the right hand over the top but Leonard ducks under it. 5:18
02:19 That hook from Leonard snapped Thomas Hearns's head back violently! 9:18
02:19 Hearns was staggered by that punch! 9:18
02:36 Hearns just misses with a huge shot as Leonard chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:18
02:47 Hearns lands a vicious cross! 9:23
02:47 Leonard is staggered... 9:23
02:52 There has to be something done about the swelling around Leonard's left eye as it continues to worsen. 9:23
02:58 Leonard traps Hearns in the corner! 9:23
03:00 Leonard misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:23
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:24

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Ted Walker was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Ray Leonard is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:07 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:24 Leonard pins Hearns's arms. Now they move apart. 2:0
0:29 Ritter separates the two... 2:0
0:39 Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:39 Some good body work by Hearns but not much on those punches. 2:2
0:53 Leonard misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:2
01:00 Hearns lands a wicked uppercut! 2:6
01:00 That's the punch Hearns hoped to land! Leonard looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:6
01:05 The increased swelling around the left eye of Ray Leonard is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:6
01:13 Hearns gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Ray Leonard. His corner has been screaming for that. 2:9
01:26 Leonard just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:9
01:26 Hearns was shaken by those blows! 6:9
01:40 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:9
01:54 Leonard has Hearns blocked in! 6:9
01:59 Leonard tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hearns blocks it. 6:9
02:06 Leonard traps Hearns in the corner! 6:9
02:11 Leonard is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Hearns can't throw punches, I guess. 6:9
02:15 Ritter has to break them apart. 6:9
02:23 Leonard rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Hearns. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 9:9
02:32 Ray Leonard catches Hearns with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 11:9
02:46 It's a sweet uppercut by Leonard! He snapped Hearns's head straight back with that punch! 15:9
02:46 Hearns takes a step back, obviously hurt! 15:9
02:51 Hearns is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 15:9
03:00 Ray Leonard 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. 15:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 16:9

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 Ted Walker seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Leonard has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Hearns's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Leonard slides into the corner... 0:0
0:12 Hearns can't score with short uppercut inside. Leonard got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:15 * Ritter stops the fight and is calling an intentional head butt on Ray Leonard. That is unbelievable, it was in no way intentional. 3:0
0:15 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Leonard! Hearns flashes a quick smile at Leonard as if to acknowledge the blow. 3:0
0:19 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Hearns. 3:0
0:32 Leonard scores with a winging right! Hearns's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:0
0:32 Hearns is badly hurt! 7:0
0:47 Oh!!! Thomas Hearns unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 7:4
0:47 Ray Leonard seems to have been hurt by that punch! 7:4
01:02 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:4
01:11 Leonard is blocked in his own corner... 7:4
01:11 A crisp jab from Hearns connects to the jaw of Leonard 7:7
01:21 Hearns snakes the jab through Leonard's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:9
01:37 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:9
01:42 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:9
01:49 Hearns lands a devastating cross! 7:13
01:49 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 7:13
01:53 It seems every shot Leonard takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 7:13
02:03 Hearns is trying to free his gloves from under Leonard's gloves. 7:13
02:07 Referee Ritter separates the two... 7:13
02:20 Thomas Hearns is giving Leonard a lot of side-to-side movement. 7:13
02:24 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 7:13
02:27 Leonard is trapped in Hearns's corner... 7:13
02:27 Hearns triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. 7:16
02:36 Hearns lands a short hook to the body. 7:18
02:51 Hearns bangs home a hard cross. 7:21
02:56 Leonard seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 7:21
03:00 Hearns has Leonard trapped in the lower neutral corner... 7:21
03:00 Hearns tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Leonard. 7:21
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 6:23

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ritter motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Ray Leonard's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:08 Hearns'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 Hearns has Leonard trapped! 0:0
0:13 Hearns is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Leonard attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:27 Ray Leonard really buried that punch into Hearns's ribs. 5:0
0:27 Those punches hurt Hearns and he looks to hang on. 5:0
0:32 The swelling under Hearns's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 5:0
0:48 Leonard smothers Hearns's attack with a clinch! 5:0
0:53 Ritter moves them apart. 5:0
0:57 Both fighters move in close as Hearns goes to the body with an uppercut. 5:2
01:07 Hearns dips and connects with a hook to the side of Leonard's head. 5:4
01:11 Leonard's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:4
01:22 Leonard seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:4
01:30 Hearns is protecting the body nicely as Leonard fails to score inside. 5:4
01:32 Hearns caught Leonard square with that uppercut. 5:7
01:57 That hook by Hearns jarred Leonard! 5:11
01:57 Leonard appears to have been staggered by that punch... 5:11
02:11 Leonard is clinching... Hearns is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 5:11
02:20 Ritter moves in to break the clinch. 5:11
02:25 Hearns flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:13
02:29 Leonard's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:13
02:34 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 5:13
02:38 Hearns is clinching... 5:13
02:47 Now they break clean. 5:13
02:56 Hearns ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 5:15
03:00 That ends Round 6... But the fighters are still punching! Now Ritter jumps between them. 4:16

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Ted Walker said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Leonard has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Ray Leonard looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:08 Leonard retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:13 Hearns can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:15 Leonard goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:20 Hearns's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 7. 2:0
0:29 Hearns leaves the jab just short. 2:0
0:31 * Leonard is blatantly hitting Hearns while they are locked up and Ritter has stopped the action to scold him 5:0
0:50 Leonard drills Hearns with a left and right and another left. 7:0
01:06 OH! Leonard landed the big hook flush! 12:0
01:06 That blow connected solidly to the head of Hearns and he is stunned! 12:0
01:11 Hearns's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 12:0
01:19 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Thomas Hearns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:0
01:26 Ray Leonard lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 14:0
01:26 Ray Leonard must sense that he's got Hearns 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. 14:0
01:39 Leonard throws a flurry of punches but Hearns either blocks or slips them. 14:0
01:46 Leonard rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 16:0
01:46 Thomas Hearns suddenly looks very vulnerable. Leonard can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 16:0
02:00 Leonard lands a solid uppercut! 20:0
02:00 Hearns looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 20:0
02:04 Hearns's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 20:0
02:13 Leonard frees himself from Hearns's clutches! They move to ring center now. 20:0
02:17 Thomas Hearns moves into the near corner. 20:0
02:22 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 20:0
02:29 Leonard's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 20:0
02:32 Leonard is pinned in his own corner... 20:0
02:37 Hearns clamps Ray Leonard's arms to his side and holds on until Ritter breaks the hold. 20:0
02:46 Hearns uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 20:0
02:59 Leonard works free! The fighters move to ring center. 20:0
03:00 Leonard fires and misses. 20:0
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 7. 21:1

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Leonard's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Leonard is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hearns's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hearns's defense. 0:0
0:16 Hearns is slowing up... 0:0
0:21 Hearns slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:25 Leonard looks to work the body, but Hearns covers up nicely. 0:0
0:38 Hearns works free! He backs to ring center, with Leonard following. 0:0
0:47 Hearns picks off the cross by Leonard. 0:0
0:50 Leonard winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Hearns. 0:3
01:04 Leonard fires a left hand that Hearns takes high on the shoulder. 0:3
01:11 Hearns is trapped in the corner... 0:3
01:11 Leonard plants a cross on Hearns's rib cage. 2:3
01:16 Thomas Hearns is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:3
01:21 The action is at ring center. 2:3
01:25 Leonard forces his way inside. 2:3
01:30 Leonard has Hearns pinned! 2:3
01:30 Leonard lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Hearns on the end of that punch. 4:3
01:39 Hearns scores with a nice right cross. 4:5
01:44 Leonard is breathing heavily... 4:5
01:53 Leonard usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Hearns tries vainly to score. 4:5
02:04 Thomas Hearns moves into a neutral corner. 4:5
02:04 Leonard gets off a jab to the solar plexus 6:5
02:17 Leonard throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:5
02:35 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:5
02:50 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:5
02:50 Hearns is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:5
02:54 Hearns is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 10:5
03:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Ray Leonard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Walker's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 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
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Hearns's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Leonard is holding... 0:0
0:21 Ritter is shouting at Leonard to break! 0:0
0:26 Leonard jolts Hearns starting with the body and working up to the head. 3:0
0:31 The swelling around Hearns's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 3:0
0:41 Hearns connects with a violent combination! 3:4
0:41 Leonard is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 3:4
0:45 Leonard's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 3:4
0:49 Leonard is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:4
0:58 Thomas Hearns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:4
01:06 Leonard voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 3:4
01:15 Hearns 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. 3:4
01:18 There's the uppercut from Leonard. That opening has been there all fight for him. 5:4
01:42 Hearns is holding Leonard tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:4
01:51 The Referee breaks it up... 5:4
02:00 Ray Leonard just can't find the range with that cross. 5:4
02:12 Hearns is really fluid in his movement. 5:4
02:17 Leonard is keeping away from the ropes. 5:4
02:22 Leonard lands a devastating uppercut! 9:4
02:22 Hearns appears to be stunned! 9:4
02:34 Hearns looks to wear Leonard down as he throws the uppercut to the body. 9:7
02:50 Hearns does a great job smothering Leonard's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 9:7
02:53 Thomas Hearns shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 9:9
02:57 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 9:9
02:57 * Ritter is talking to Leonard's corner men as he stops the round. Ritter has stopped the round early and it appears to be an error on his part because no bell ever sounded. 9:9
02:57 Hearns appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:9

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Hearns got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ray 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
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Hearns's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 A cross from Leonard lands with some power. 3:0
0:13 Hearns's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 3:0
0:23 Ray Leonard misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:0
0:37 Leonard fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:0
0:43 There's a hard shot off the top of Leonard's head! 3:4
0:43 That punch may have stunned Leonard momentarily. 3:4
0:48 The swelling around Ray Leonard's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 3:4
0:57 Leonard patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Hearns little room to move. 3:4
01:06 And Hearns tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Leonard! 8:4
01:06 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Thomas Hearns's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 8:4
01:15 Hearns is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:4
01:23 Leonard bores in determined to maul Hearns 8:4
01:28 Leonard takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 8:4
01:36 Hearns just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:4
01:36 Hearns looks shaken! 12:4
01:41 Hearns's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 12:4
01:50 OH! Leonard landed the big hook flush! 17:4
01:50 Hearns is suddenly in trouble! 17:4
01:55 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Hearns's left eye. 17:4
02:04 Leonard telegraphed that shot and Hearns ducks under it easily. 17:4
02:12 Leonard slides into the corner... 17:4
02:17 That punch actually went behind Leonard's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Hearns. 17:4
02:28 Hearns takes a heavy combination downstairs. 22:4
02:28 Hearns was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 22:4
02:33 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hearns's right eye as it continues to worsen. 22:4
02:37 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 22:4
02:47 Hearns fires a shot, but it glances off Ray Leonard's shoulder. 22:4
02:54 Leonard lands a strong cross! 26:4
02:54 Hearns staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 26:4
03:00 Hearns retreats into a neutral corner. 26:4
03:00 It looks like Hearns has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 26:4
03:00 Ritter motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 10. 28:4

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns looks a bit disgusted as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Leonard's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Thomas Hearns'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
0:09 Leonard has Hearns cornered! 0:0
0:13 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:22 Leonard drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:22 Hearns was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:34 Leonard pins Hearns in the corner! 4:0
0:34 Leonard scores with three hard shots in a row! 7:0
0:39 Hearns's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 7:0
0:46 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Hearns digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Leonard. 7:2
01:02 Leonard catches Hearns coming in with a sweet uppercut! 12:2
01:02 Thomas Hearns is dazed and he is in trouble!! 12:2
01:16 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 12:2
01:25 Ritter separates them. 12:2
01:30 Hearns doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Leonard. 12:5
01:35 The swelling around Leonard's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:5
01:43 Leonard gets the cross through Hearns's guard. 14:5
01:56 Hearns takes a hard combination from Leonard 18:5
01:56 Thomas Hearns's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 18:5
02:01 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hearns's left eye as it continues to worsen. 18:5
02:10 Leonard just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hearns with a sharp combination! 22:5
02:10 Hearns is dazed after that three punch salvo from Leonard. He keeps eating leather like that and I'm going to throw in the towel!! 22:5
02:15 Hearns is taking a bad beating. Even the crowd wants this fight stopped. 22:5
02:24 Hearns does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 22:5
02:36 Leonard fires and misses. 22:5
02:38 Hearns rips a hook to the body. 22:7
02:56 Leonard lands a solid hook! 26:7
02:56 Hearns is clutching his side! 26:7
03:00 Hearns seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 26:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. 27:7

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:05 Leonard'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
0:05 The swelling on the face of Hearns is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Leonard fires a lead right that Hearns manages to avoid. 0:0
0:32 Leonard works his way in and leans on Hearns... 0:0
0:41 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:51 Ray Leonard looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:58 Hearns scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:5
0:58 Leonard appears shaken by those punches! 0:5
01:02 There has to be something done about the swelling around Leonard's left eye as it continues to worsen. 0:5
01:10 Leonard backs into the right corner. 0:5
01:10 Hearns fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:7
01:10 Leonard was stopped cold by that punch! Hearns has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 0:7
01:24 Thomas Hearns swings...and misses. 0:7
01:35 Hearns connects with a cross to Leonard's body. 0:9
01:35 Hearns has Leonard in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 12th. 0:9
01:48 Hearns misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:9
01:55 Leonard moves into the near right corner. 0:9
01:55 Hearns lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:11
01:55 Hearns has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 0:11
02:08 Hearns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:11
02:19 Hearns misses with that jab. 0:11
02:30 Hearns grabs Leonard. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:11
02:34 Ritter separates the two... 0:11
02:40 Hearns lands a hard jab to the body of Leonard 0:14
02:44 Leonard's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:14
02:57 Maybe they ought to nickname Leonard "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 0:14
03:00 Referee Ritter has to separate the two... 0:14
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 0:14
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 12. 1:13

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Hearns's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 0:0
0:06 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
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hearns's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hearns's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Hearns... Now they separate. 0:0
0:15 Ritter steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:20 Ted Walker was really animated in Leonard's corner and Ray Leonard was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:21 Leonard traps Hearns in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Leonard lands a strong cross! 5:0
0:25 Hearns is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:0
0:30 Look for Leonard to start to target Hearns's eyes in an attempt to close them because Hearns's swelling is worsening rapidly. 5:0
0:38 Hearns and Leonard exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Hearns get in the most telling blows. 7:3
0:42 The swelling around Hearns's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 7:3
01:08 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Hearns to the canvas! 7:3
01:10 Leonard is ushered to a neutral corner by Ritter and the count begins.. 14:3
01:10 1... 14:3
01:11 2... 14:3
01:12 3... 14:3
01:13 4... 14:3
01:13 * Thomas Hearns is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 14:3
01:13 This bout will continue as Ritter signals to both men to fight. 14:3
01:13 Hearns has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Leonard needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 14:3
01:31 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hearns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 14:3
01:50 Leonard has Hearns cornered! 14:3
01:54 Leonard throws a crushing right to Hearns's jaw! 18:3
01:54 Leonard has Hearns in trouble after that punch! 18:3
02:07 Hearns backs into his own corner... 18:3
02:12 Ray Leonard just landed a three punch combo! 22:3
02:12 Hearns was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 22:3
02:16 Hearns's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 22:3
02:21 Leonard pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 24:3
02:35 Hearns throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 24:5
02:52 Hearns is challenging Ray Leonard to fight him and quit clinching. 24:5
03:00 Ritter pries them apart. 24:5
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 24:5
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 24:5

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hearns and Leonard leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 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
0:07 The swelling on the face of Hearns is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hearns still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Ray Leonard has Hearns blocked in! 0:0
0:12 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Hearns protects his body well. 0:0
0:19 Leonard rips a hook to the head. 2:0
0:28 Leonard shoots the jab into the chest of Hearns. 4:0
0:45 Ritter has to pull the fighters away from each other as Hearns locks up Ray Leonard's arms. 4:0
0:49 Ritter breaks them up... 4:0
0:55 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:0
0:59 Leonard comes in low. Thomas Hearns puts a headlock on him. Ritter knocks Hearns's arm off Leonard's head. 4:0
01:08 Hearns and Leonard each take a step back. 4:0
01:16 Leonard retreats into the far left corner. 4:0
01:21 Hearns grabs and holds Leonard... 4:0
01:25 Ray Leonard pushes Hearns away. 4:0
01:38 Hearns and Leonard are in a clinch, Ritter hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:0
01:50 Hearns pushes Leonard away. 4:0
01:50 The knockdown suffered by Hearns should have made that last round Ray Leonard's by a wide margin. 4:0
02:00 Hearns is holding on to Leonard. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:0
02:09 Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Ritter to break them up... 4:0
02:18 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Ritter is going to have to sort this out. 4:0
02:23 Ritter has to separate the two... 4:0
02:33 Hearns is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:0
02:35 Leonard lands a jab to Hearns's midsection 6:0
02:40 The swelling around Hearns's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:0
02:50 Hearns has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Leonard. 6:0
03:00 Referee Ritter steps in to break it up. 6:0
03:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:0
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 14 comes to an end. 7:0

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:06 Ray 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
0:06 The swelling on the face of Hearns is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hearns still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Hearns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:19 Ray Leonard fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:21 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Hearns can land a solid one. 0:2
0:30 Hearns lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:4
0:46 Hearns wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
01:01 Hearns grabs Leonard again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:4
01:05 Ritter separates the two fighters. 0:4
01:10 Leonard quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:4
01:17 Hearns has Leonard blocked in! 0:4
01:21 Hearns wraps up Leonard... Neither fighter will break... 0:4
01:30 Hearns finally lets go of Leonard. 0:4
01:42 Leonard is getting frustrated as Hearns continues to hold on to him. Leonard is punching Hearns's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Ritter pushes the fighters apart. 0:4
01:47 Hearns shoves Leonard away. 0:4
01:52 The action is back at ring center. 0:4
01:52 Leonard walks in to a glancing hook from Hearns. 0:6
02:04 Thomas Hearns is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:8
02:08 There has to be something done about the swelling around Leonard's left eye as it continues to worsen. 0:8
02:20 You would think Leonard had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Hearns looked trying to score there! 0:8
02:31 * Thomas Hearns goes down!! he walked right into a wicked combination from Ray Leonard!! 0:8
02:33 Ritter points Leonard to a neutral corner and begins the count over Hearns... 10:8
02:33 1... 10:8
02:34 Hearns makes it to a knee at the count of 2 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 10:8
02:35 3... 10:8
02:36 4... 10:8
02:37 5... 10:8
02:38 6... 10:8
02:39 7... 10:8
02:40 8... 10:8
02:41 9... 10:8
02:41 * Thomas Hearns is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 10:8
02:41 Ritter is allowing the fight to continue. Hearns looks real shaken to us, however. 10:8
02:41 Ray Leonard's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Hearns on Queer Street. Now, can Leonard finish him? 10:8
02:59 Hearns picks off the jab thrown by Leonard. 10:8
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 10:8

Fight Result

J.D. Lyons has the call...

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

Fred Jones, United States scores the bout 143 to 140

George Garland, United States scores the bout 143 to 140

Lynne Carter, United States scores the bout 143 to 140

The winner and still IBO junior middleweight champion by unanimous decision is Ray Leonard!


Score Cards

Fred Jones Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 143
Thomas Hearns 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 8 140

George Garland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 143
Thomas Hearns 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 8 140

Lynne Carter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 143
Thomas Hearns 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 8 9 8 140

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Leonard 27 27 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 30 429
Thomas Hearns 30 30 30 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 30 24 27 24 420


Statistics
Categories Ray Leonard Thomas Hearns
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 5.67 6.33
Hooks / Round 3.33 3.00
Crosses / Round 3.60 6.33
Combinations / Round 5.80 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.27 3.67


Punches Landed / Round 22.67 22.93
Punches Missed / Round 57.13 41.40


Punching Accuracy 28.4% 35.6%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 2


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 12 / 2
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 6 / 6 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Co-Feature
Mike Tyson vs Michael Spinks

Fight info: 115 Bourbon St., Merrionette Park, IL, United States, 2012-09-16, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Gary Rosato, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jerry Jakubco (United States), Tim Wood (United States) and Wilhelm Vogl (Austria), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 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: Mike Tyson - Record: 8-5-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Bill Brady
In the blue corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 7-2-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Joe Souza

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:15 Tyson lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:29 Spinks whiffs with the cross. 2:0
0:46 Spinks fires a left hand that Tyson takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
01:00 Spinks throws a flurry of punches but Tyson either blocks or slips them. 2:0
01:07 Tyson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
01:14 Tyson connects with a violent uppercut! 6:0
01:14 That's the punch Tyson hoped to land! Spinks looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:0
01:35 Tyson finds a home for that debilitating hook. 9:0
01:48 Tyson is holding Spinks tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 9:0
01:57 Rosato separates the two... 9:0
02:02 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 9:0
02:05 They take a half-step back. 9:0
02:27 Spinks picks off the jab thrown by Tyson. 9:0
02:29 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Spinks can land a solid one. 9:2
02:43 Tyson tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 9:2
02:48 Spinks said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 9:2
02:56 Spinks fires and misses. 9:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 10:2

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Tyson tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:16 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tyson. Now it's up to Spinks to implement it. 0:0
0:23 Tyson doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:38 Tyson continues to follow Spinks about the ring. 0:0
0:43 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:51 Spinks tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
01:15 Tyson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
01:17 The cross scores for Spinks. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:2
01:37 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
01:49 It's a sweet uppercut by Tyson! He snapped Spinks's head straight back with that punch! 4:2
01:49 And Spinks's in big trouble now! 4:2
02:05 Tyson swings...and misses. 4:2
02:08 Spinks lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Tyson, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 4:5
02:22 There's a right cross from Tyson that lands flush. 7:5
02:36 Spinks looks to work the body, but Tyson covers up nicely. 7:5
02:47 Tyson catches Spinks coming in with a sweet uppercut! 11:5
02:47 Spinks looks shaken! 11:5
02:56 Spinks doesn't have to look for Tyson this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:5
03:00 Spinks leaves the jab just short. 11:5
03:00 The bell stops the action as Tyson and Spinks go back to their corners. 13:5

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:17 Rosato has to pull the fighters away from each other as Spinks locks up Tyson's arms. 0:0
0:29 Rosato breaks them up... 0:0
0:42 Spinks just misses with a huge shot as Tyson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:44 Tyson scores with the jab. 2:0
0:58 Spinks takes a hard combination from Tyson 6:0
0:58 That was a beautiful shot, Spinks's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 6:0
01:15 Spinks circles around the ring. 6:0
01:28 Tyson fires a lead right that Spinks manages to avoid. 6:0
01:31 Spinks gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:2
01:44 Mike Tyson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:51 Tyson is either lucky or has radar. Spinks's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:2
01:58 That was a violent straight right by Tyson! 11:2
01:58 Spinks is hurt! 11:2
02:07 Tyson connects with stiff left hook to the body. 14:2
02:07 Tyson senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 14:2
02:20 Mike Tyson works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 14:2
02:25 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 14:2
02:29 Tyson just comes up short with the cross. 14:2
02:40 Tyson looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 14:2
02:51 Tyson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Spinks blocks it. 14:2
03:00 Tyson telegraphed that shot and Spinks ducks under it easily. 14:2
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Tyson's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 15:3

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Jeff Fenech was extremely upbeat during the break with Tyson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Tyson pushes Spinks then steps away from him. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:27 Tyson lands a vicious uppercut! 4:0
0:27 Spinks looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:37 Mike Tyson slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:41 Tyson picks off the uppercut by Spinks. 4:0
0:56 Tyson slides into the corner... 4:0
01:00 Spinks just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tyson with a sharp combination! 4:4
01:00 What a beautiful combination! Tyson might not survive this... 4:4
01:15 Tyson frees himself from Spinks's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:4
01:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:4
01:35 Tyson is clinching... 4:4
01:39 Rosato separates the two... 4:4
01:44 Spinks retreats into the upper left corner. 4:4
01:48 Tyson charges in but Spinks avoids the rush. 4:4
01:53 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:4
02:01 Spinks lands a wicked combination! 4:8
02:01 Tyson seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:8
02:13 Tyson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:8
02:27 Tyson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Spinks flush! 10:8
02:27 Tyson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 10:8
02:37 Spinks pins Tyson in the corner! 10:8
02:41 Spinks bounces off the ropes, challenging Tyson to come get him. 10:8
02:46 Spinks's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:8
02:54 Tyson misses wildly with the hook. 10:8
02:56 Spinks fires a punch over the jab of Tyson and gets it in for points. 10:10
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 12:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Tyson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:21 Spinks lands a solid cross! 0:4
0:21 Tyson is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:4
0:26 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:34 As high as Tyson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Spinks takes advantage of it. 0:4
0:39 Spinks wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:6
0:55 Spinks's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:6
0:59 Spinks pins Tyson in the corner! 0:6
0:59 * Rosato steps in and admonishes Spinks for hitting below the belt. 0:8
01:27 Spinks has Tyson trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:8
01:32 Spinks pummels Tyson, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 0:12
01:32 Tyson was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:12
01:49 And Spinks tastes the power of a huge cross from Tyson! 4:12
01:49 Tyson has Spinks in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:12
01:59 Some nice infighting ends with Spinks getting an uppercut in. 4:14
02:08 Spinks's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Tyson. 7:14
02:24 Spinks's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 7:14
02:33 Tyson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Spinks ducks under it. 7:14
02:39 Michael Spinks drives that short hook into Tyson's midsection! 7:19
02:39 Tyson was stunned by that blow! 7:19
02:44 Tyson's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 7:19
02:48 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:19
02:57 Michael Spinks back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Tyson. 7:19
03:00 Tyson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Michael Spinks. 7:19
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 8:20

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson and Spinks square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:17 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:0
0:20 Tyson is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:20 Spinks lands a cross to the body. 0:2
0:37 Spinks misses with that combination. 0:2
0:43 Tyson just landed a three punch combo! 4:2
0:43 Spinks's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:2
0:55 Tyson has Spinks trapped! 4:2
0:55 Tyson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 6:2
01:09 Michael Spinks fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:2
01:16 Tyson sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 9:2
01:34 There's a straight right by Michael Spinks! 9:6
01:34 Spinks has Tyson hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:6
01:43 Spinks backs into his own corner... 9:6
01:47 Mike Tyson lands a devastating uppercut! 13:6
01:47 Spinks looks like he was hurt by that punch! 13:6
02:03 Tyson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 17:6
02:03 Spinks is suddenly in trouble! 17:6
02:19 Michael Spinks has freed himself from Tyson. They move quickly to ring center. 17:6
02:31 Spinks has Tyson blocked in! 17:6
02:35 Oh!!! Spinks unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 17:10
02:35 How is Tyson standing after that? 17:10
02:50 Tyson slides into his own corner... 17:10
02:50 * Spinks is hitting Mike Tyson in the back of his head and Rosato has seen enough as he issues a warning for rabbit punching. 17:12
03:00 That swelling under the right eye of Tyson is definitely getting worse. 17:12
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. 18:13

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Tyson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jeff Fenech's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:12 Mike Tyson fires and misses. 0:0
0:14 Spinks goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:19 Tyson seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 0:2
0:34 Tyson scores with a tremendous left! 4:2
0:34 Spinks is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:2
0:50 That hook from Spinks snapped Mike Tyson's head back violently! 4:6
0:50 Mike Tyson was staggered by that punch! 4:6
01:04 Spinks lands a crushing jab! 4:11
01:04 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Tyson is trying to hang on... 4:11
01:09 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Tyson. 4:11
01:25 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:11
01:34 Spinks uses his shoulder to force Tyson out of the clinch. 4:11
01:39 Spinks lands a rapier like jab to the head of Tyson 4:13
01:48 Tyson is trapped in Spinks's corner... 4:13
01:48 Spinks scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:15
01:58 Tyson is keeping away from the ropes. 4:15
02:02 Mike Tyson cranks up the hook and connects to Spinks's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:15
02:02 That shot buckled Michael Spinks's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 8:15
02:12 Mike Tyson lets his hands go, but Spinks answers right back. 10:17
02:21 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 10:17
02:25 Spinks retreats into a neutral corner. 10:17
02:29 Tyson lands a smashing uppercut! 14:17
02:29 Spinks is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:17
02:43 Spinks is off target with that uppercut. 14:17
02:50 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 14:17
02:58 Both men look to measure one another. 14:17
03:00 Mike Tyson looks for a breather; he grabs Spinks and holds on. Spinks pushes Tyson off and looks for an opening. 14:17
03:00 Rosato moves in to break the clinch. 14:17
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 13:17

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Jeff Fenech knows Tyson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tyson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tyson still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Spinks is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Mike Tyson doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:14 Spinks snaps Tyson's head back with a jolting uppercut. 0:3
0:23 Mike Tyson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:3
0:28 Look out! That was a straight right by Tyson! 4:3
0:28 Spinks appears to be stunned! 4:3
0:43 Spinks catches Tyson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:7
0:43 Tyson is reeling.. 4:7
01:00 Tyson is trying to free his gloves from under Spinks's gloves. 4:7
01:04 Spinks finally lets go of Tyson. 4:7
01:14 Tyson moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Michael Spinks. 4:7
01:29 Spinks can't score with short uppercut inside. Tyson got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:7
01:40 Tyson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Spinks back on his heels! 8:7
01:40 Spinks seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 8:7
01:54 OH! Tyson landed the big hook flush! 12:7
01:54 Spinks staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 12:7
02:07 Tyson lands a hard uppercut! 16:7
02:07 That absolutely rocked Spinks, he is on queer street right now!! 16:7
02:20 Tyson lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 18:7
02:36 Tyson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Michael Spinks's defense. 18:7
02:43 There's a hard shot off the top of Tyson's head! 18:11
02:43 Tyson is reeling after that shot! 18:11
02:48 It seems every shot Tyson takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 18:11
03:00 Tyson landed a sharp combination that rocked Spinks back on his heels! 23:11
03:00 Spinks is out on his feet after that violent combination! 23:11
03:00 Mike Tyson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:11
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 25:10

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Tyson's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Spinks is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:14 Mike Tyson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:16 Spinks is losing his legs... 0:0
0:20 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:23 Tyson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:28 Tyson grabs Spinks's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Rosato has to force Tyson to let go. 0:0
0:32 Rosato is shouting at Tyson to break! 0:0
0:37 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:40 Rosato is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:0
0:48 Tyson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
01:01 Michael Spinks drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:5
01:01 Tyson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:5
01:13 Tyson traps Spinks in the corner! 0:5
01:18 That hook by Tyson jarred Spinks! 4:5
01:18 That punch may have stunned Spinks momentarily. 4:5
01:35 Tyson scores with a winging right! Spinks's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:5
01:35 Spinks looks stunned! 8:5
01:44 Spinks is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:5
02:08 Tyson charges Spinks trying to get inside 8:5
02:24 Tyson's misses as Spinks backpedals away. 8:5
02:36 Tyson is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 8:5
02:45 Spinks drops the right hand flush on Mike Tyson's chin! 8:9
02:45 Tyson was shaken by that blow! 8:9
02:50 The swelling under Tyson'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. 8:9
03:00 Mike Tyson lands a wicked combination! 12:9
03:00 Spinks took far too many hard shots from Tyson in that flurry and he is hurt! 12:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 14:9

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Tyson received a pep talk from Jeff Fenech before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Tyson's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Spinks lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Tyson looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:17 It looks like Tyson and Spinks are slowing up... 0:4
0:17 Tyson seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:4
0:22 Mike Tyson backs into the lower right corner. 0:4
0:27 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tyson. 0:4
0:29 Tyson punishes Spinks with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Spinks up. 3:4
0:38 Both fighters move to ring center. 3:4
0:42 Spinks drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 3:8
0:42 Tyson in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:8
0:51 Tyson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:8
0:59 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 3:8
01:06 Spinks has Tyson cornered! 3:8
01:06 Spinks flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 3:10
01:11 Tyson is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 3:10
01:31 Tyson will tie a guy up if he has to. 3:10
01:35 * Rosato is telling Tyson he wants a clean break. 3:10
01:44 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 3:10
01:52 Tyson backs into a neutral corner. 3:10
01:56 Spinks is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 3:10
02:14 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 3:10
02:19 Michael Spinks throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:10
02:25 Tyson'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. 3:10
02:28 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 3:10
02:35 Michael Spinks pushes Tyson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 3:10
02:39 Spinks lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Tyson's ribs. 3:13
02:48 Spinks tastes Tyson's jab 5:13
03:00 It looks like Tyson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 5:13
03:00 The bell ending Round 10 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 4:15

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Spinks and Tyson leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tyson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Spinks moves into the upper corner. 0:0
0:08 Tyson scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:0
0:20 Spinks rips a hook to the head. 2:2
0:29 Jeff Fenech was really animated in Tyson's corner and Tyson was nodding in agreement. 2:2
0:30 Tyson is blocked in his own corner... 2:2
0:30 Spinks gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Tyson. 2:4
0:44 Tyson grabs Spinks. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:4
0:48 Rosato separates them. 2:4
0:55 Tyson appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:4
01:06 Tyson comes in low. Spinks puts a headlock on him. Rosato knocks Spinks's arm off Tyson's head. 2:4
01:10 Rosato separates the two fighters. 2:4
01:15 Rosato is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 2:4
01:22 Spinks can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:4
01:39 Spinks slips out of a corner, as Tyson attempts to trap him. 2:4
01:50 Spinks throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:6
02:04 Tyson lands a wicked combination! 6:6
02:04 Spinks was staggered by those punches... 6:6
02:20 Tyson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Spinks with his hands by his sides. 6:6
02:29 Tyson suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 6:6
02:44 Tyson drops the right hand flush on Spinks's chin! 11:6
02:44 That blow connected solidly to the head of Spinks and he is stunned! 11:6
02:57 Oh!!! Mike Tyson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 16:6
02:57 Spinks's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 16:6
03:00 Tyson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:6
03:00 Tyson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 11. 17:6

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 12. 0:0
0:07 Tyson got some great advice from Jeff Fenech between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tyson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tyson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:17 * Tyson takes a sizzling cross flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 0:0
0:19 Rosato starts the count... 0:7
0:19 1... 0:7
0:20 2... 0:7
0:21 3... 0:7
0:22 4... 0:7
0:23 5... 0:7
0:23 * Tyson looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:7
0:23 Rosato seems convinced that Tyson is ok, and the fight will continue! 0:7
0:23 Tyson looks bad after taking that last blow from Spinks. Spinks's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. Tyson is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 12th! 0:7
0:31 Spinks has Tyson pinned! 0:7
0:36 Spinks lands a solid hook! 0:11
0:36 Tyson is clutching his side! 0:11
0:40 Tyson's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:11
0:49 Spinks just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:15
0:49 Those punches hurt Tyson and he looks to hang on. 0:15
01:07 Spinks misses with that punch. 0:15
01:14 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:15
01:18 Spinks just comes up short with the hook. 0:15
01:25 Spinks launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Tyson's jaw. Spinks is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 0:17
01:25 Spinks hurt Tyson with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 0:17
01:34 Tyson slides into the corner... 0:17
01:43 Spinks tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tyson. 0:17
01:51 Tyson has Spinks trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:17
01:55 Tyson is holding... 0:17
02:00 * Tyson is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 0:17
02:22 * Tyson absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 0:17
02:25 Rosato positions himself over Tyson and starts the count.. 0:23
02:25 1... 0:23
02:26 2... 0:23
02:27 3... 0:23
02:27 * Tyson beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 0:23
02:27 The fight will continue as Rosato appears satisfied that Tyson is OK. 0:23
02:27 Spinks is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Tyson's condition and end the fight! 0:23
02:36 That's a nice solid jab from Spinks 0:26
02:36 I don't think there's time for Spinks to finish Tyson this round. 0:26
02:40 The swelling under Mike Tyson's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:26
02:53 Spinks has Tyson trapped! 0:26
02:57 Tyson takes a hard combination from Spinks 0:30
02:57 Tyson is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 0:30
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 0:31

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Spinks between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Tyson'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 Spinks scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:2
0:16 Spinks pins Tyson in the corner! 0:2
0:20 Spinks throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mike Tyson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:27 Both men look to measure one another. 0:2
0:30 The action is at ring center. 0:2
0:35 Spinks misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:46 Spinks fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:2
0:48 Tyson connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 3:2
01:05 Spinks tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:2
01:08 Mike Tyson's jab connects to Spinks's head 5:2
01:17 Spinks has Tyson trapped in the left neutral corner... 5:2
01:17 Spinks lands a flurry to the ribs of Tyson. 5:4
01:21 The swelling around Tyson's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:4
01:26 Spinks retreats into his own corner... 5:4
01:31 Rosato yells at the fighters to separate but Tyson and Spinks are a tangle of arms. 5:4
01:43 Referee Rosato separates the two... 5:4
01:55 Michael Spinks misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:4
01:57 Mike Tyson doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 5:4
02:04 Tyson moves into a neutral corner. 5:4
02:09 There's a hard shot off the top of Tyson's head! 5:8
02:09 Tyson was stunned by that blow! 5:8
02:20 Spinks is forced into his own corner... 5:8
02:25 Rosato tries to separate the boxers but Tyson has a vice-like grip on Spinks. 5:8
02:29 * The referee is cautioning Spinks about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Rosato isn't going to let it happen. 5:8
02:43 Spinks lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Mike Tyson on the end of that punch. 5:10
03:00 Spinks made Tyson look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Tyson would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 5:10
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 5:10
03:00 The Referee has to get between Tyson and Spinks as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 4:11

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Jeff Fenech said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tyson has some spring in his step here in the 14th round. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tyson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tyson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Spinks blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 0:3
0:16 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:3
0:20 Spinks just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:3
0:27 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:3
0:36 Tyson lets his hands go inside, but Spinks protects his body well. 0:3
0:42 Spinks quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:3
0:52 Michael Spinks smothers Tyson's attack with a clinch! 0:3
0:57 Rosato pries them apart. 0:3
01:05 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Spinks seemed to get the better of it. 2:6
01:09 Tyson is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:6
01:17 Mike Tyson has Spinks cornered! 2:6
01:22 Tyson pins Spinks's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:6
01:31 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:6
01:40 Mike Tyson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:6
01:47 Tyson and Spinks clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 2:6
01:49 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:6
01:55 Spinks fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:8
02:07 Tyson traps Spinks in the corner! 2:8
02:12 Tyson ties up Spinks... 2:8
02:21 Tyson shoves Spinks away. 2:8
02:30 Spinks works his way in and leans on Tyson... 2:8
02:34 The Referee breaks it up... 2:8
02:44 Tyson takes a hard combination from Spinks 2:12
02:44 That blast sent Tyson reeling into the ropes! 2:12
02:58 Michael Spinks pins Tyson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:12
03:00 Rosato moves them apart. 2:12
03:00 Spinks appears to have this fight under control. 2:12
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 14. 1:12

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Tyson is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tyson still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Tyson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:20 Tyson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Spinks's punches in close. 0:0
0:30 Spinks retreats into the far corner. 0:0
0:34 Spinks holds his arms up in disgust as Tyson holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:39 Spinks works his way free! 0:0
0:48 Tyson is challenging Spinks to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:52 Tyson pushes Spinks away. 0:0
0:57 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:0
01:00 Tyson has Spinks trapped in the far left neutral corner... 0:0
01:05 Michael Spinks does a great job of moving as Tyson tries to work inside. 0:0
01:12 Tyson and Spinks lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:0
01:23 That punch actually went behind Spinks's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tyson. 0:0
01:30 Tyson backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:34 Tyson is protecting the body nicely as Spinks fails to score inside. 0:0
01:41 Mike Tyson lands a vicious uppercut! 4:0
01:41 Spinks is badly hurt! 4:0
01:55 Spinks fires a shot, but it glances off Tyson's shoulder. 4:0
02:02 Tyson backs into the far left corner. 4:0
02:06 Spinks has his arms wrapped around Tyson... Now they separate. 4:0
02:11 Spinks pushes Tyson away. 4:0
02:18 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:0
02:18 Spinks rams the jab into the chest of Tyson. He's making very effective use of that punch. 4:3
02:35 The fighters are tied up. Tyson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:3
02:44 Rosato has to break the clinch. 4:3
02:51 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 4:3
03:00 Michael Spinks is clinching. Rosato better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:3
03:00 * Rosato steps in and admonishes Spinks for using his shoulder. 4:3
03:00 Spinks seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:3
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 3:3

Fight Result

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

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

Jerry Jakubco, United States scores the bout 142 to 141

Tim Wood, United States scores the bout 142 to 141

Wilhelm Vogl, Austria scores the bout 142 to 141

The winner by unanimous decision is Michael Spinks!


Score Cards

Jerry Jakubco Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 6 9 9 10 141
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 142

Tim Wood Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 6 10 9 10 141
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 142

Wilhelm Vogl Round Total
Austria 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 6 9 9 10 141
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 30 30 30 30 27 30 27 30 29 27 30 18 28 27 30 423
Michael Spinks 27 27 27 27 30 27 30 27 28 30 27 30 29 30 30 426


Statistics
Categories Mike Tyson Michael Spinks
Knockdowns scored 0 2


Jabs / Round 3.87 4.60
Hooks / Round 2.73 3.47
Crosses / Round 3.27 6.13
Combinations / Round 3.87 3.53
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 4.07


Punches Landed / Round 16.93 21.80
Punches Missed / Round 32.93 58.67


Punching Accuracy 34.0% 27.1%


Total Number of Fouls 2 4
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 4


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 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 1 / 0
Go for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 0 5 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1


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Main Event
Joe Louis vs Julio Cesar Chavez

Fight info: Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, RI, United States, 2012-09-16, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by three judges: Renato Caddeo (San Marino), Roy Silbert (United States) and Albert Rubenstein (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBA, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 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: Joe Louis - Record: 17-6-2 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 12-5-3 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Louis ties up Chavez. 0:0
0:16 Garry moves them apart. 0:0
0:21 Julio Cesar Chavez put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:30 Chavez looks to work the body, but Louis covers up nicely. 0:0
0:37 Louis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Chavez back on his heels! 5:0
0:37 Chavez was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 5:0
0:50 Louis traps Julio Cesar Chavez's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Garry breaks it up. 5:0
0:55 Referee Garry separates the two... 5:0
01:23 Chavez takes a hard combination from Joe Louis 9:0
01:23 Chavez is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 9:0
01:35 As high as Chavez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Louis takes advantage of it. 9:0
01:43 Louis pins Chavez's arms! The fighters are tied up... 9:0
01:47 Garry moves in to break the clinch. 9:0
01:57 Louis drops the right hand flush on Chavez's chin! 13:0
01:57 Chavez takes a step back, obviously hurt! 13:0
02:06 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 13:0
02:17 Louis lands a devastating uppercut! 18:0
02:17 Chavez is suddenly in trouble! 18:0
02:31 Louis misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 18:0
02:37 A hard jab lands from Louis 21:0
02:37 Joe Louis knows he has Chavez hurt as he wades in swinging! 21:0
02:46 Louis sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 23:0
02:46 Chavez is badly stunned and Louis will try to finish him off here in the 1st round! 23:0
02:59 Chavez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Louis's punches in close. 23:0
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 23:0

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garry motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:15 Louis tries to muscle inside but Chavez clinches him. 0:0
0:24 Chavez shoves Louis away. 0:0
0:37 Chavez bores in determined to maul Louis 0:0
0:50 Chavez scores with a winging right! Louis's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:5
0:50 What a devastating shot, Louis looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 0:5
01:04 Chavez is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:5
01:12 Chavez is stalking his opponent. 0:5
01:30 Chavez fires a left hand that Louis takes high on the shoulder. 0:5
01:41 Chavez throws a crushing right to Louis's jaw! 0:10
01:41 That punch has Louis staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:10
01:59 Julio Cesar Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:10
02:10 Chavez leaves the jab just short. 0:10
02:12 Louis lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:10
02:30 Chavez continues to follow Louis about the ring. 2:10
02:34 Chavez feints to the head, then scores with a solid jab to the body 2:13
02:43 Louis said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 2:13
02:53 Louis pins Chavez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:13
02:57 Garry separates the two... 2:13
03:00 The Referee has to get between Louis and Chavez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 1:15

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis and Chavez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:18 Julio Cesar Chavez patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Louis little room to move. 0:0
0:22 Al Braverman knows Louis lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:27 Chavez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:38 * Louis lands a perfect hook and Chavez slumps to the canvas! 0:0
0:40 Louis is ushered to a neutral corner by Garry and the count begins.. 10:0
0:40 1... 10:0
0:41 2... 10:0
0:42 3... 10:0
0:43 4... 10:0
0:44 5... 10:0
0:45 6... 10:0
0:46 7... 10:0
0:47 8... 10:0
0:48 Chavez makes it to a knee at the count of 9 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 10:0
0:48 * Chavez's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 10:0
0:48 Garry is allowing the fight to continue. Chavez looks real shaken to us, however. 10:0
0:48 Louis senses he has Chavez in trouble and he is pouring it on! 10:0
0:57 Louis has Julio Cesar Chavez pinned! 10:0
0:57 Chavez eats a short cross from Louis amd backs away. 12:0
0:57 Chavez is dazed as Louis looks to put him away! 12:0
01:06 Louis ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 14:0
01:06 Chavez was stopped cold by that punch! Louis has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 14:0
01:15 Louis fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 16:0
01:15 Louis has Chavez hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Louis is. 16:0
01:28 Louis fires a lead right that Chavez manages to avoid. 16:0
01:35 Chavez backs into his own corner... 16:0
01:39 Louis is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Chavez's defense. 16:0
01:43 Louis lands consecutive blows to Chavez's midsection. 18:0
01:43 Louis wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Chavez away! 18:0
01:57 Louis misses with that cross. 18:0
02:08 Louis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Chavez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 18:0
02:15 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Louis digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Chavez. 20:0
02:15 Louis won't want to let Chavez off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 20:0
02:28 Louis dances gracefully across the canvas 20:0
02:43 Louis is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 20:0
02:46 Joe Louis has Chavez trapped in the right neutral corner... 20:0
02:46 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Louis lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Chavez. 22:0
02:55 Chavez finds a home for his jab, keeping Louis at bay. 22:2
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 23:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:10 Louis flicks a lead right to the head of Chavez. 2:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:18 Louis received a pep talk from Al Braverman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:24 Chavez fires a volley of punches but Louis was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:0
0:31 Joe Louis lands a wicked hook! 6:0
0:31 Chavez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:0
0:44 Julio Cesar Chavez fires a punishing jab into the face of Louis. He wasn't probing with that punch. 6:3
01:01 Louis landed a sharp combination that rocked Chavez back on his heels! 10:3
01:01 Chavez is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 10:3
01:15 Louis lands a strong cross! 15:3
01:15 Chavez's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 15:3
01:28 Louis lands a vicious uppercut! 19:3
01:28 Louis has Chavez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 19:3
01:33 The knockdown suffered by Chavez should have made that last round Louis's by a wide margin. 19:3
01:38 Chavez slides into his own corner... 19:3
01:38 Joe Louis jolts Chavez with a hard jab. 22:3
01:47 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 22:3
01:47 Louis bangs a right cross off the face of Chavez. 24:3
02:01 Louis grabs Chavez. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 24:3
02:05 Louis finally lets go of Chavez. 24:3
02:13 Those were mostly arm punches from Louis but several got through. 26:3
02:22 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 26:3
02:30 Chavez lands a strong hook! 26:7
02:30 Louis looks shaken! 26:7
02:39 Chavez backs into a neutral corner. 26:7
02:39 Louis feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 28:7
02:44 Chavez can't take too many more blows or Garry is going to have to stop the bout. 28:7
02:53 Watch Joe Louis move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Chavez off balance. 28:7
03:00 Louis is forced into his own corner... 28:7
03:00 Louis usues his legs to avoid Chavez's punches. 28:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Garry to step in. 29:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Al Braverman was extremely upbeat during the break with Louis providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Chavez flush! 4:0
0:11 Chavez appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:24 Chavez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:0
0:24 Chavez was shaken by those blows! 8:0
0:34 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 8:0
0:41 Chavez comes in low. Louis puts a headlock on him. Garry knocks Louis's arm off Chavez's head. 8:0
0:50 Garry has to break them apart. 8:0
0:55 Julio Cesar Chavez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 8:0
01:03 Chavez brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 8:0
01:19 * A beautiful hook to the chin knocks Chavez to the canvas! 8:0
01:21 Garry begins counting... 14:0
01:21 1... 14:0
01:22 2... 14:0
01:22 * Chavez manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 14:0
01:22 Garry gives Chavez a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 14:0
01:22 Louis senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 14:0
01:31 Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 14:0
01:36 Louis misses with that punch. 14:0
01:46 Chavez retreats into his own corner... 14:0
01:46 Louis scores with consecutive blows to the body of Chavez. 16:0
01:46 Louis has Chavez in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 5th. 16:0
01:55 Chavez slides into a neutral corner... 16:0
02:00 Chavez is protecting the body nicely as Louis fails to score inside. 16:0
02:06 Joe Louis lands two hard body shots that made Julio Cesar Chavez grunt. 19:0
02:06 Joe Louis hurt Chavez with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 19:0
02:19 Louis catches Chavez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 23:0
02:19 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Chavez's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 23:0
02:24 Julio Cesar Chavez has too much heart for his own good. This is how fighters end up seriously hurt and Garry has to be thinking about calling a halt to this beating. 23:0
02:28 Julio Cesar Chavez moves into a neutral corner. 23:0
02:33 Louis fires away but finds nothing but air. 23:0
02:39 Louis throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Chavez. 26:0
02:39 Joe Louis stunned Julio Cesar Chavez. Louis knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 26:0
02:44 * Chavez is exhausted. Garry is waving his arms! He's stopping the fight! Joe Louis is the winner on a TKO! 26:0

Fight Result

Jimmy Lennon Jr. has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still IBF, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 02:45 mark in Round 5 is...

Joe Louis!


Score Cards

Renato Caddeo Round Total
San Marino 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 10 9 10 10 39
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 10 8 9 36

Roy Silbert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 10 9 10 10 39
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 10 8 9 36

Albert Rubenstein Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 10 9 10 10 39
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 10 8 9 36

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Louis 30 27 30 30 117
Julio Cesar Chavez 27 30 24 27 108


Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Julio Cesar Chavez
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 11.20 1.00
Hooks / Round 7.40 2.20
Crosses / Round 7.00 1.20
Combinations / Round 6.60 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 5.80 1.00


Punches Landed / Round 38.00 8.00
Punches Missed / Round 32.60 40.20


Punching Accuracy 53.8% 16.6%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0


No cuts occured


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


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