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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Ray Robinson Julio Cesar Chavez 1-1 1 UD 15 15
Preliminary 1 Larry Holmes Kostya Tszyu 1-1 1 UD 15 15
Preliminary 2 Ezzard Charles Duilio Loi 3-2 1 UD 15 15
Support Bout Roberto Duran Willie Pep 1-1 1 TKO 11 15
Co-Feature Alexis Arguello Eder Jofre 1-1 1 MD 15 15
Main Event Joe Frazier Thomas Hearns 1-1 1 TKO 4 15

Opening Bout
Ray Robinson vs Julio Cesar Chavez

Fight info: Belk Center, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Frank Garza, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard Flaherty (United States), Sylvain Leblanc (Canada) and Marcus McDonnell (England), 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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ray Robinson - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 0-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pepe Correa - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:12 Robinson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:33 Chavez brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:42 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:44 Robinson fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
01:03 Chavez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
01:22 Robinson drops the right hand flush on Chavez's chin! 6:0
01:22 Robinson sent Chavez reeling with that punch! 6:0
01:39 Chavez lands a devastating hook! 6:4
01:39 Robinson is clutching his side! 6:4
01:55 Robinson scores to the body with a jab 8:4
02:04 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 8:4
02:12 Robinson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Chavez with his hands by his sides. 8:4
02:24 Robinson cranks up the hook and connects to Chavez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:4
02:24 Chavez was shaken by that blow! 12:4
02:33 Robinson doesn't have to look for Chavez this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:4
02:51 Robinson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chavez. 12:4
02:58 Robinson steals a quick glance at his corner. 12:4
03:00 Robinson has Chavez pinned! 12:4
03:00 Robinson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 12:4
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 13:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Robinson is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Robinson. 0:0
0:14 Robinson snakes the jab through Chavez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:26 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
0:26 * Garza steps in and admonishes Chavez for hitting below the belt. 2:2
0:48 Not much happening at the moment. 2:2
0:56 Robinson fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:2
01:02 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 2:2
01:17 Robinson whiffs with the uppercut. 2:2
01:24 Both men look to measure one another. 2:2
01:27 The action slows for the moment. 2:2
01:33 Chavez throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Robinson. 2:5
01:50 Robinson feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:5
02:18 Chavez's misses as Robinson backpedals away. 4:5
02:35 Chavez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:5
02:37 Robinson connects with an uppercut to the head of Chavez. 6:5
02:51 "Sugar" Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 6:5
02:51 Chavez scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Robinson. 6:7
03:00 Chavez 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. 6:7
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 6:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garza motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:12 Robinson is flicking the jab, trying to keep Chavez at long range. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Robinson doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Chavez. 3:0
0:25 Pepe Correa not only gave Chavez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Robinson. Now it's up to Chavez to implement it. 3:0
0:30 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:0
0:42 Julio Cesar Chavez shoves Robinson away. 3:0
0:47 * Robinson's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Garza to keep 'em up. 5:0
01:10 That hook by Chavez jarred Robinson! 5:4
01:10 Robinson is reeling after that shot! 5:4
01:25 Robinson picks off the jab thrown by Chavez. 5:4
01:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:4
01:41 Robinson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Chavez's defense. 5:4
01:44 Julio Cesar Chavez scores with a glancing cross. 5:6
02:00 Robinson is protecting the body nicely as Chavez fails to score inside. 5:6
02:08 Robinson gets off a quick combination to the body 7:6
02:24 Robinson retreats into his own corner... 7:6
02:29 Oh!!! Chavez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 7:10
02:29 Robinson looks like he was hurt by that punch! 7:10
02:41 Robinson has Chavez blocked in! 7:10
02:50 Robinson comes in over Julio Cesar Chavez's guard with a solid hook. 10:10
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Robinson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Ted Walker said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Robinson has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:11 Robinson lets his hands go inside, but Chavez protects his body well. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Chavez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:28 Robinson's jab is fast and accurate. 2:0
0:37 Robinson connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Chavez just shakes his head and smiles. 5:0
0:49 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:0
0:54 Robinson swings...and misses. 5:0
01:05 Robinson does a great job of moving as Chavez tries to work inside. 5:0
01:13 Robinson lands a flurry to the ribs of Chavez. 7:0
01:25 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
01:33 Chavez approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Ray Robinson any room to breathe. 7:0
01:38 Chavez flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 7:2
01:51 Robinson gets off a jab to the solar plexus 9:2
02:00 Robinson is blocked in his own corner... 9:2
02:05 Chavez misses wildly with the Hook. 9:2
02:12 Ray Robinson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:2
02:16 Robinson just can't find the range with that uppercut. 9:2
02:23 Chavez connects with a violent uppercut! 9:7
02:23 Robinson appears to have been staggered by that punch... 9:7
02:32 Robinson closes his eyes and wings wild cross at Chavez rocking his head back and sending sweat flying! 12:7
02:41 Robinson slips inside and lands a hook. 14:7
03:00 Robinson picks off the uppercut by Chavez. 14:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 15:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Robinson backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Robinson is challenging Chavez to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:20 Chavez finally lets go of Robinson. 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Chavez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:25 A solid right hand scores for Robinson. 3:0
0:38 Chavez slides into the corner... 3:0
0:42 Robinson dances gracefully across the canvas 3:0
0:46 Chavez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:0
0:49 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 3:0
01:00 Robinson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:0
01:00 Chavez was shaken by those blows! 7:0
01:17 Chavez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ray Robinson's punches in close. 7:0
01:38 Ray Robinson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 7:4
01:38 Robinson appears shaken by those punches! 7:4
01:51 Robinson slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 10:4
02:09 Chavez leaves the jab just short. 10:4
02:16 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:4
02:20 Chavez looks to work the body, but Robinson covers up nicely. 10:4
02:23 Robinson leans on Chavez and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 12:4
02:32 Chavez pins Robinson in the corner! 12:4
02:36 Chavez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ray Robinson flush! 12:8
02:36 Robinson is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 12:8
02:52 Ray Robinson just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 12:12
02:52 Robinson was hurt by those blows! 12:12
03:00 Robinson retreats into the far corner. 12:12
03:00 Robinson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Chavez tries vainly to score. 12:12
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 13:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Chavez fires a punch over the jab of Robinson and gets it in for points. 0:2
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:21 Robinson splits Chavez's gloves with an uppercut. 2:2
0:39 Robinson catches Chavez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:2
0:54 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
0:57 Chavez connects with a cross to Robinson's body. 4:4
01:10 Circling left, Chavez looks for an opening to fire a shot at Robinson. 4:4
01:23 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:4
01:26 Robinson has Chavez cornered! 4:4
01:26 Robinson had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 7:6
01:38 Ray Robinson lands the lead cross. 9:6
01:55 Julio Cesar Chavez works free! The fighters move to ring center. 9:6
02:04 Chavez backs into his own corner... 9:6
02:04 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Robinson! Chavez flashes a quick smile at Robinson as if to acknowledge the blow. 12:6
02:19 Chavez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Robinson back on his heels! 12:10
02:19 That's the punch Chavez hoped to land! Robinson looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 12:10
02:33 Robinson forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Chavez. 14:10
02:48 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Chavez lands a short uppercut to the chin of Robinson. 14:12
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 14:14

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Robinson catches Chavez with a nice cross. 3:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:0
0:21 Pepe Correa seemed to pump up Chavez between rounds. 3:0
0:21 Chavez eats a jab from Ray Robinson 5:0
0:34 Both fighters are flailing away but Robinson is definitely landing the better punches. 8:2
0:52 Chavez wings a big left hand at Robinson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:2
0:54 Robinson moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 10:2
01:03 Robinson does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 13:2
01:17 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Robinson can land a solid one. 15:2
01:32 Chavez slides along the far ropes. 15:2
01:40 Chavez appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 15:2
01:47 Chavez fires a lead right that Robinson manages to avoid. 15:2
01:58 Chavez moves into a neutral corner. 15:2
02:03 Robinson is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Chavez attempts to move inside on him. 15:2
02:08 * Garza is telling Ray Robinson to quit holding and hitting. 18:2
02:27 Chavez moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Robinson that stopped him in his tracks! 21:2
02:44 Robinson looks for a breather; he grabs Chavez and holds on. Chavez pushes Robinson off and looks for an opening. 21:2
02:49 Garza has to separate the two... 21:2
02:57 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 21:2
03:00 Robinson ends up behind Chavez as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 21:2
03:00 The Referee has to get between Ray Robinson and Chavez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 23:3

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Chavez scores with a quick one-two to Robinson's midsection 0:2
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:17 Pepe Correa was really animated in Chavez's corner and Chavez was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:21 Chavez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:24 Robinson connects with a stiff left jab. 3:2
0:34 Chavez pins Robinson in the corner! 3:2
0:38 Chavez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Robinson with a sharp combination! 3:7
0:38 Robinson was staggered by those punches... 3:7
0:51 Robinson traps Chavez in the corner! 3:7
0:51 Robinson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:7
01:09 It's a sweet uppercut by Chavez! He snapped Robinson's head straight back with that punch! 5:11
01:09 Robinson is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:11
01:26 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 5:11
01:26 Robinson lets a quick hook go, catching Chavez moving in. 7:11
01:42 Chavez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Robinson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:11
01:44 Robinson flicks a jab to Chavez's stomach 9:11
02:01 Chavez lands a solid cross! 9:15
02:01 That was a beautiful shot, Robinson's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 9:15
02:13 Robinson moves into the left corner. 9:15
02:17 Chavez fires a shot, but it glances off Robinson's shoulder. 9:15
02:20 Robinson lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 11:15
02:29 Chavez has Robinson trapped! 11:15
02:33 There's a straight right by Chavez! 11:19
02:33 That blast sent Robinson reeling into the ropes! 11:19
02:43 Ray Robinson retreats into a neutral corner. 11:19
02:47 Chavez lands a vicious uppercut! 11:23
02:47 Robinson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 11:23
03:00 Robinson usues his legs to avoid Chavez's punches. 11:23
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:24

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez and Robinson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Robinson got some great advice from Ted Walker between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:08 Chavez lands consecutive blows to Robinson's midsection. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:23 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:2
0:27 Garza has to break the clinch. 0:2
0:46 The fighters are tied up. Chavez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
0:55 Garza breaks them up... 0:2
01:05 Robinson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Chavez. 0:2
01:14 Julio Cesar Chavez pushes Robinson away. 0:2
01:19 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:2
01:22 Robinson backs into the far left corner. 0:2
01:27 * Chavez is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 0:2
01:42 Julio Cesar Chavez tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
01:53 Chavez doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 0:5
02:08 Robinson has freed himself from Julio Cesar Chavez. They move quickly to ring center. 0:5
02:13 Robinson traps Chavez in the corner! 0:5
02:13 Robinson scores with consecutive blows to the body of Chavez. 2:5
02:22 Julio Cesar Chavez takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:5
02:38 Robinson ties up Chavez. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:5
02:43 Chavez works his way free! 4:5
02:55 Chavez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:5
02:58 Chavez takes a right to the body. 6:5
03:00 Robinson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:5
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Robinson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Walker's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Robinson just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:25 Chavez has Robinson trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:0
0:29 Chavez grabs Robinson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:34 Referee Garza has to separate the two... 0:0
0:38 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:45 Robinson backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:50 Chavez throws a flurry of punches but Ray Robinson either blocks or slips them. 0:0
01:04 Chavez grabs and holds Robinson... 0:0
01:09 Garza is shouting at Chavez to break! 0:0
01:18 Chavez ties up Robinson... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 0:0
01:27 Chavez uses his shoulder to force Robinson out of the clinch. 0:0
01:37 Chavez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
01:37 Robinson is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
01:53 Chavez pummels Robinson, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:8
01:53 Robinson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:8
02:02 Chavez has Robinson blocked in! 0:8
02:06 Julio Cesar Chavez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Robinson. 0:8
02:17 Chavez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Robinson ducks under it. 0:8
02:23 Robinson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:8
02:30 Chavez doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:8
02:33 Robinson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Chavez on the end of that punch. 2:8
02:45 Chavez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:8
02:52 Robinson has Chavez pinned! 2:8
02:56 Robinson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Chavez. 2:8
02:58 Chavez gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 2:10
03:00 It looks like Robinson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:10
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 10 to a close. 2:8

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Robinson takes a hard combination from Chavez 0:5
0:14 What a devastating shot, Ray Robinson looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 0:5
0:33 Chavez tries a hook but Robinson blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:5
01:01 Julio Cesar Chavez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Robinson blocks it. 2:5
01:03 Robinson rips a hook to the head. 4:5
01:12 The fighters are at ring center... 4:5
01:17 Chavez lands a solid hook! 4:9
01:17 Robinson is hurt! 4:9
01:30 Chavez lands a smashing hook! 4:13
01:30 Robinson is reeling.. 4:13
01:44 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:13
01:52 Robinson moves into a neutral corner. 4:13
01:56 Chavez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:13
02:10 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:13
02:14 And Robinson tastes the power of a huge cross from Chavez! 4:17
02:14 Ray Robinson is badly hurt! 4:17
02:31 Chavez scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:21
02:31 Robinson looks shaken! 4:21
02:47 Chavez misses wildly with the hook. 4:21
03:00 Chavez wraps up Robinson. 4:21
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 4:21
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 11. 4:19

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters come out for the beginning of the 12th Round. 0:0
0:08 Ray Robinson slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Chavez fires and misses. 0:0
0:14 Chavez is fading... 0:0
0:28 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Robinson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:35 Ray Robinson throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:44 Chavez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:48 Robinson buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 5:0
01:00 Robinson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:0
01:08 Robinson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:0
01:11 Chavez connects with a wicked hook to the head. 5:3
01:20 A flurry of blows from Robinson lands to the body 7:3
01:29 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 9:5
01:49 Chavez can't score with short uppercut inside. Robinson got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:5
01:51 Robinson gets in a short cross to the body. 11:5
02:16 Robinson lands a wicked hook! 15:5
02:16 Robinson has Julio Cesar Chavez in trouble after that punch! 15:5
02:21 Chavez looks to be losing his legs. 15:5
02:35 Both fighters move to ring center. 15:5
02:39 Robinson misses with that combination. 15:5
02:52 Chavez wraps his arms around Robinson. 15:5
03:00 Referee Garza steps in to break it up. 15:5
03:00 It looks like Robinson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:5
03:00 Robinson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 16:2

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks a bit disgusted as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Robinson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:23 Julio Cesar Chavez pushes Ray Robinson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:31 Chavez is trying to free his gloves from under Robinson's gloves. 0:0
0:43 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:48 Chavez gets the cross through Robinson's guard. 0:2
01:05 Chavez misses with that hook. 0:2
01:17 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:2
01:19 Robinson continues to pop the jab 2:2
01:36 Chavez lets his hands go inside, but Robinson protects his body well. 2:2
01:38 Robinson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:2
01:55 Ray Robinson is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 4:2
02:00 The action slows for the moment. 4:2
02:03 Robinson scores with a quick hook to the head of Chavez after Chavez missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:2
02:17 Julio Cesar Chavez 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. 6:2
02:19 A cross to body by Robinson gets through. 8:2
02:28 Ray Robinson's finds a home on Chavez's jaw. 10:2
02:45 Chavez comes in low. Ray Robinson puts a headlock on him. Garza knocks Robinson's arm off Chavez's head. 10:2
02:49 Garza pries them apart. 10:2
02:58 Some good body work by Robinson but not much on those punches. 12:2
03:00 Ray Robinson appears to have this fight under control. 12:2
03:00 That ends Round 13... But the fighters are still punching! Now Garza jumps between them. 12:0

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Robinson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:11 Chavez just misses with a huge shot as Robinson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:13 Robinson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:22 Pepe Correa is just telling Chavez the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 2:0
0:27 Chavez lands a hard uppercut! 2:4
0:27 Robinson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 2:4
0:45 Chavez telegraphed that shot and Robinson ducks under it easily. 2:4
0:52 Robinson lands a jab to the midsection 4:4
01:05 Chavez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:4
01:08 Robinson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:4
01:26 Robinson scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:4
01:41 Julio Cesar Chavez feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 8:4
01:49 Robinson slides into his own corner... 8:4
01:53 Chavez is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Robinson a decent target to shoot for. 8:4
02:02 Chavez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:4
02:04 Robinson's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Chavez's beltline. 10:4
02:17 Robinson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 12:4
02:27 Robinson backs into the near corner. 12:4
02:32 Julio Cesar Chavez lands a strong uppercut! 12:8
02:32 Robinson seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:8
02:47 He is trapped in the corner... 12:8
02:51 Chavez is off target with that hook. 12:8
02:54 Robinson lands a stinging jab. 14:8
03:00 Chavez fires and misses. 14:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 14, forcing Garza to step in. 14:8

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:16 Chavez patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Robinson little room to move. 0:0
0:21 Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:25 Robinson just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:32 Chavez lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:32 Robinson is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:46 Chavez misses with that punch. 0:4
0:48 Ray Robinson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:4
01:25 Chavez is trapped in his own corner... 2:4
01:25 That was a reckless uppercut from Ray Robinson but it still manages to score cleanly. 5:4
01:45 Chavez fires a left hand that Robinson takes high on the shoulder. 5:4
01:48 Robinson tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 7:4
02:05 Ray Robinson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:4
02:17 Robinson works his way in and leans on Chavez... 7:4
02:22 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:4
02:26 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 7:4
02:29 Robinson moves into the left corner. 7:4
02:33 Chavez misses with that hook. 7:4
02:36 Robinson is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 9:4
02:36 Chavez reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 9:4
02:45 Robinson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 9:4
02:45 Robinson lands two hard body shots that made Chavez grunt. 12:4
02:54 Julio Cesar Chavez backs into the left corner. 12:4
02:58 Robinson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 12:4
03:00 Robinson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:4
03:00 The final seconds of Round 15 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 12:3

Fight Result

Let's go to Henry Jones for the call...

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

Richard Flaherty, United States scores the bout 146 to 140

Sylvain Leblanc, Canada scores the bout 144 to 141

Marcus McDonnell, England scores the bout 147 to 140

And your winner by unanimous decision Ray Robinson!!!


Score Cards

Richard Flaherty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 146
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 140

Sylvain Leblanc Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 144
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 141

Marcus McDonnell Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 147
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 140

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ray Robinson 30 28 30 30 29 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 29 30 437
Julio Cesar Chavez 27 30 27 27 28 29 27 30 27 30 30 27 27 28 27 421


Statistics
Categories Ray Robinson Julio Cesar Chavez
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 6.67 2.00
Hooks / Round 6.07 4.87
Crosses / Round 4.60 3.07
Combinations / Round 5.93 2.93
Uppercuts / Round 5.47 3.87


Punches Landed / Round 28.73 16.73
Punches Missed / Round 29.00 79.60


Punching Accuracy 49.8% 17.4%


Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 13 / 12 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 7
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
Larry Holmes vs Kostya Tszyu

Fight info: Memorial Hall, Kansas City, KS, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Frank Santore, the bout will be scored by three judges: Soeren Saugmann (Denmark), Samuel Conde (Puerto Rico) and Torben Hansen (Denmark), 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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Larry Holmes - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Kostya Tszyu - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Ted Bentham

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
0:11 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Kostya Tszyu but it scores points for Larry Holmes none the less. 2:0
0:25 Tszyu goes straight at Holmes, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:0
0:29 Holmes is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:37 Holmes lands a devastating uppercut! 7:0
0:37 Kostya Tszyu was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:0
0:51 Holmes can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:0
01:01 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Holmes lands the right hand. 9:0
01:10 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Kostya Tszyu is coming out on top. 11:3
01:24 Larry Holmes back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Tszyu. 11:3
01:37 Tszyu telegraphed that shot and Holmes ducks under it easily. 11:3
01:44 Holmes lands a crushing uppercut! 15:3
01:44 Holmes has Tszyu hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 15:3
02:02 Holmes grabs Tszyu's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Santore has to force Holmes to let go. 15:3
02:07 Tszyu tries to get free... Here comes Santore to break them up... 15:3
02:11 Tszyu seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 15:3
02:19 Holmes just landed a devastating three punch combo! 19:3
02:19 Kostya Tszyu was hurt by those blows! 19:3
02:28 Holmes doesn't have to look for Tszyu this round. He is right there in front of him. 19:3
02:30 The cross scores for Holmes. He needs to throw that punch more often. 21:3
02:39 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 21:3
02:46 Holmes is clinching... 21:3
02:55 Santore has to separate the two... 21:3
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 21:3
03:00 Tszyu works his way free! 21:3
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 21:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holmes rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:12 That was a violent straight right by Tszyu! 0:4
0:12 Larry Holmes is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
0:28 Tszyu's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:4
0:31 Holmes launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Tszyu's jaw. Holmes is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 2:4
0:45 Tszyu has his arms wrapped around Larry Holmes... Now they separate. 2:4
0:49 Santore has to break them apart. 2:4
0:54 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:4
0:57 Holmes flicks a jab to Tszyu's stomach 4:4
01:10 Holmes's finds a home on Tszyu's jaw. 6:4
01:24 Kostya Tszyu moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Holmes. 6:4
01:29 Holmes seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
01:39 Tszyu pins Holmes's arms. Now they move apart. 6:4
01:44 The Referee breaks it up... 6:4
01:48 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:4
01:57 Holmes wings a big left hand at Kostya Tszyu but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:4
02:04 Tszyu shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Holmes flush! 6:8
02:04 Holmes's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 6:8
02:19 Holmes slips in a jab to the body 8:8
02:33 Holmes is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Tszyu. 8:8
02:45 Tszyu fires and misses. 8:8
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 9:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kostya Tszyu looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Tszyu buries a hook to the body of Holmes. 0:3
0:29 Tszyu scores to the body with a jab 0:5
0:42 Holmes lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Tszyu. 3:5
0:53 Not much steam behind Holmes's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 5:5
01:10 Tszyu landed a sharp combination that rocked Holmes back on his heels! 5:9
01:10 Holmes is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 5:9
01:23 Holmes connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 7:9
01:46 Holmes connects with a violent uppercut! 11:9
01:46 Tszyu's knee almost touched the canvas... 11:9
01:55 As high as Tszyu is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Holmes takes advantage of it. 11:9
02:03 Tszyu's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:9
02:06 Holmes lands the lead cross. 13:9
02:24 Holmes misses with that uppercut. 13:9
02:31 Holmes takes a hard combination from Tszyu 13:13
02:31 Holmes is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 13:13
02:40 Holmes brings the cross straight down main street, snapping Tszyu's head. 16:13
02:49 Tszyu eats a jab from Holmes 18:13
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. 19:13

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tszyu didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:13 Holmes snaps Kostya Tszyu's head back with a solid jab. 3:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:21 Tszyu received a pep talk from Ted Bentham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 3:0
0:26 Tszyu lets his hands go inside, but Holmes protects his body well. 3:0
0:29 Holmes connects with a left-right combo. 5:0
0:42 Tszyu wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Holmes's defense. 5:0
0:45 Holmes scores with a rapid fire combination. 7:0
01:07 Holmes tries to muscle inside but Tszyu clinches him. 7:0
01:19 Santore separates the two... 7:0
01:31 Tszyu traps Larry Holmes's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Santore breaks it up. 7:0
01:40 Kostya Tszyu pushes Holmes away. 7:0
01:49 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Holmes rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 7:0
01:54 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 7:0
02:01 Tszyu lands a crushing uppercut! 7:4
02:01 Holmes was stunned by that blow! 7:4
02:19 Tszyu approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Holmes any room to breathe. 7:4
02:32 Look out! That was a straight right by Holmes! 11:4
02:32 Tszyu is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 11:4
02:46 Tszyu is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Holmes can't throw punches, I guess. 11:4
02:51 Tszyu and Holmes each take a step back. 11:4
02:55 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:4
03:00 Holmes works his way in and leans on Tszyu... 11:4
03:00 Santore breaks them up... 11:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 11:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Larry Holmes and Tszyu square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Ted Bentham seemed to pump up Tszyu between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Holmes gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:30 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:0
0:34 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:55 Holmes fires a lead right that Tszyu manages to avoid. 2:0
0:57 Tszyu fires a jab to the body 2:2
01:17 Tszyu lands a solid uppercut! 2:6
01:17 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Holmes's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 2:6
01:31 Holmes traps Tszyu's gloves under his arms, forcing Santore to break them up. 2:6
01:40 Santore separates them. 2:6
01:45 Tszyu is doing great work inside as he jars Larry Holmes with an uppercut. 2:9
02:00 Holmes slips inside and lands a hook. 4:9
02:17 Holmes just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:14
02:17 Holmes is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:14
02:30 Tszyu seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:14
02:36 Larry Holmes goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:14
02:48 Kostya Tszyu tries to clinch, but Holmes shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 8:14
03:00 Holmes traps Tszyu's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:14
03:00 Referee Santore separates the two... 8:14
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:14

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Tszyu is off target with that hook. 0:0
0:18 Holmes lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:22 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:41 Tszyu drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:4
0:41 Those punches hurt Holmes and he looks to hang on. 2:4
0:52 "Thunder from Down Under" lands a nice cross but Larry Holmes turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:6
01:07 Holmes ducks into an uppercut from Tszyu. 2:8
01:19 Larry Holmes gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Tszyu. 5:8
01:48 Holmes works free! He backs to ring center, with Tszyu following. 5:8
01:52 Holmes retreats into the near right corner. 5:8
01:52 Tszyu fires a light jab to the stomach 5:10
02:01 Tszyu has Holmes trapped in the right neutral corner... 5:10
02:01 The fighters are tangled up inside. Tszyu has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 5:12
02:18 Tszyu scores with a quick one-two to Larry Holmes's midsection 5:14
02:27 Holmes scores with a piston-like jab. 8:14
02:45 Tszyu picks off the uppercut by Holmes. 8:14
02:52 OH! Tszyu landed the big hook flush! 8:19
02:52 Larry Holmes is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 8:19
02:57 * Santore separates the fighters and sends them to their corners but the bell has not sounded yet to end the round. We're not sure what happened but Santore is obviously confused. 8:19

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:14 Tszyu feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:18 Ted Bentham was really animated in Kostya Tszyu's corner and Tszyu was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:19 Larry Holmes slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:36 Holmes is challenging Tszyu to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:41 Santore has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:50 Tszyu lands a hard uppercut! 0:4
0:50 Holmes looks stunned! 0:4
01:06 Tszyu moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:10 Holmes lands a strong cross! 4:4
01:10 Tszyu suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:4
01:23 Holmes is blocked in his own corner... 4:4
01:27 Tszyu wraps up Holmes... Neither fighter will break... 4:4
01:32 Santore is shouting at Tszyu to break! 4:4
01:40 Holmes moves into the right corner. 4:4
01:45 Tszyu and Holmes are in a clinch, Santore hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:4
01:49 Santore moves them apart. 4:4
01:54 Holmes pins Tszyu in the corner! 4:4
01:59 Holmes lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tszyu. 4:4
02:01 Tszyu lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:6
02:15 Tszyu lands a smashing hook! 4:10
02:15 Holmes is reeling.. 4:10
02:24 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:10
02:29 Holmes does a great job of moving as Tszyu tries to work inside. 4:10
02:36 A hard jab lands from Larry Holmes 7:10
02:53 Holmes is either lucky or has radar. Tszyu's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:10
03:00 There's a straight right by Larry Holmes! 11:10
03:00 That shot landed square and Tszyu felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 11:10
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Holmes and Kostya Tszyu really went at it. 11:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:14 Holmes fires and misses. 0:0
0:21 Holmes takes a heavy hook downstairs. 0:5
0:21 Holmes is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:26 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:5
0:33 Holmes pins Tszyu in the corner! 0:5
0:33 Holmes shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:5
0:46 Kostya Tszyu swings...and misses. 2:5
0:49 Holmes's jab connects to Tszyu's head 4:5
01:03 Kostya Tszyu cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Larry Holmes had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:5
01:05 Holmes lands a solid combination to the head of Tszyu. 7:5
01:17 Tszyu is staying at the center of the ring. 7:5
01:22 Tszyu just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Holmes with a sharp combination! 7:9
01:22 Holmes was stopped cold by that series of shots! 7:9
01:33 Holmes scores with a hard, snapping jab. 10:9
01:46 Tszyu traps Holmes in the corner! 10:9
01:50 Tszyu throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Holmes but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:9
01:53 Holmes lands a hook to the ribs. 12:9
02:09 Tszyu appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 12:9
02:13 Larry Holmes scores with a piston-like jab. 15:9
02:26 Kostya Tszyu just comes up short with the combination. 15:9
02:29 Larry Holmes rakes Tszyu with some solid shots to the head and body. 18:9
02:51 Tszyu dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Holmes back on his heels! 18:13
02:51 Holmes staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 18:13
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 18:14

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:13 You would think Tszyu had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Holmes looked trying to score there! 0:0
0:15 Tszyu is running out of gas... 0:0
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:24 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:28 Larry Holmes just misses with a huge shot as Tszyu chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:36 Holmes takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:43 Holmes backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:47 Tszyu really buried that punch into Holmes's ribs. 0:4
0:47 Holmes is hurt! 0:4
0:59 Holmes gets his head on the chest of Tszyu as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:4
01:18 Holmes is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:4
01:25 Both men look to measure one another. 2:4
01:41 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:4
01:46 Holmes misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:4
01:57 Holmes fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:4
02:12 Tszyu lands a wicked combination! 2:9
02:12 Holmes is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 2:9
02:37 OH! Tszyu landed the big hook flush! 2:13
02:37 Holmes is clutching his side! 2:13
02:53 Holmes lands a short uppercut in close. 4:13
03:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Santore jumps between them. 5:13

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holmes was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Ted Bentham not only gave Kostya Tszyu encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Holmes. Now it's up to Tszyu to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Tszyu lets his hands go, but Holmes answers right back. 2:2
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:2
0:25 Tszyu misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:2
0:27 Holmes is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 5:2
0:37 Holmes lands two hard body shots that made Tszyu grunt. 8:2
01:00 Holmes retreats into a neutral corner. 8:2
01:04 Tszyu misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:2
01:16 Circling left, Tszyu looks for an opening to fire a shot at Holmes. 8:2
01:20 Tszyu has Holmes cornered! 8:2
01:25 Tszyu misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:2
01:27 Holmes's jab is fast and accurate. 10:2
01:32 "Thunder from Down Under" Tszyu is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 10:2
01:41 Tszyu lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holmes. 10:2
01:43 Holmes lands a flurry to the ribs of Tszyu. 12:2
01:56 Tszyu just comes up short with the jab. 12:2
01:59 Holmes lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 14:2
02:15 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 14:2
02:27 Holmes bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 16:2
02:41 Holmes is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tszyu. 16:2
02:46 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 16:2
02:55 Tszyu misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:2
03:00 Tszyu slides into the corner... 16:2
03:00 Holmes darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 16:2
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 10 comes to an end. 17:4

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holmes is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:07 Tszyu throws a punch and lands. Larry Holmes scores with a counter. Looks like Tszyu was a little more effective. 2:3
0:16 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tszyu has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 2:3
0:23 Tszyu tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Larry Holmes blocks it. 2:3
0:25 Holmes fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 5:3
0:39 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Holmes lands a short uppercut to the chin of Kostya Tszyu. 7:3
0:56 Tszyu tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 7:3
01:05 Holmes lands a hard hook! 12:3
01:05 Tszyu is gasping for air!! 12:3
01:29 Holmes has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Kostya Tszyu. 12:3
01:34 Santore separates the two fighters. 12:3
01:46 Holmes is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tszyu to chase him. 12:3
01:50 Tszyu is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 12:3
01:54 Tszyu'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. 12:3
01:57 Holmes has Tszyu trapped! 12:3
01:57 Holmes scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 14:3
02:15 Tszyu fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:3
02:17 Holmes splits Kostya Tszyu's gloves with an uppercut. 16:3
02:30 Tszyu has Holmes blocked in! 16:3
02:34 Kostya Tszyu continues to follow Holmes about the ring. 16:3
02:39 Holmes shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 18:3
03:00 Tszyu looks to work the body, but Holmes covers up nicely. 18:3
03:00 Holmes appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:3
03:00 The bell stops the action as Holmes and Tszyu go back to their corners. 19:4

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
0:13 Tszyu lands a vicious cross! 0:4
0:13 Holmes is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:4
0:32 Tszyu scores with a winging right! Holmes's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:8
0:32 That blast sent Holmes reeling into the ropes! 0:8
0:54 * Holmes lands a powerful cross to Tszyu's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 0:8
0:57 Santore points Holmes to a neutral corner and begins the count over Tszyu... 7:8
0:57 1... 7:8
0:58 2... 7:8
0:59 3... 7:8
01:00 Tszyu is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 4. 7:8
01:00 * Tszyu is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Santore moves in to wipe his gloves. 7:8
01:00 Santore seems convinced that Tszyu is ok, and the fight will continue! 7:8
01:00 Tszyu suddenly looks very vulnerable. Holmes can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 7:8
01:13 Larry Holmes whiffs with the cross. 7:8
01:19 Holmes doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 9:8
01:19 Holmes takes a long look at Tszyu to see if he's playing possum. Holmes is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Tszyu. 9:8
01:33 Holmes misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:8
01:39 Holmes sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 11:8
01:39 Larry Holmes senses he has Tszyu in trouble and he is pouring it on! 11:8
01:48 Tszyu backs into the right corner. 11:8
01:53 Holmes looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 11:8
02:04 Holmes fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 11:8
02:10 Larry Holmes scores with a forceful jab. 14:8
02:23 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 14:8
02:29 That jab from Holmes stopped Tszyu in his tracks. 17:8
02:43 Holmes smothers Tszyu's attack as Tszyu tries to get off some shots inside. 17:8
02:55 Tszyu clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 17:8
02:59 Holmes pushes Kostya Tszyu away. 17:8
03:00 Tszyu will tie a guy up if he has to. 17:8
03:00 Santore separates the two... 17:8
03:00 It looks like Holmes has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:8
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. 17:8

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Larry Holmes looks to be in fair shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Ted Bentham knows Kostya Tszyu lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Holmes throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:17 Holmes lands a jab to the midsection 4:0
0:35 Tszyu brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 4:0
0:40 Tszyu has Holmes pinned! 4:0
0:45 That punch actually went behind Holmes's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tszyu. 4:0
0:47 Holmes scores with the jab. 6:0
0:58 Holmes has Tszyu cornered! 6:0
01:07 * Holmes drives home a brutal uppercut to Tszyu's head and down he goes!!! 6:0
01:10 Santore stands over Tszyu and starts the count... 14:0
01:10 1... 14:0
01:11 The count reaches 2 as Tszyu is struggling to climb off of the deck. 14:0
01:12 3... 14:0
01:13 4... 14:0
01:14 5... 14:0
01:15 6... 14:0
01:16 7... 14:0
01:16 * Tszyu still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Santore is taking a long look at him. 14:0
01:16 Santore motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 14:0
01:16 Holmes senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 14:0
01:25 Tszyu is trapped in the corner... 14:0
01:30 Holmes can't score with short uppercut inside. Tszyu got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:0
01:41 Holmes tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:0
01:52 Holmes misses wildly with the Hook. 14:0
01:54 Kostya Tszyu's legs are wobbly from the knockdown in the last round and from being down in this round as well! 14:0
01:58 Holmes scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 16:0
01:58 Tszyu is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Holmes just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 16:0
02:03 There's the beginning of a mouse under the left eye of Tszyu. 16:0
02:07 Holmes lands consecutive blows to Tszyu's midsection. 18:0
02:07 Holmes picks up the pace sensing he can get Tszyu out of there! 18:0
02:16 Holmes connects with an uppercut to the head of Tszyu. 20:0
02:16 Holmes is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Tszyu in trouble! 20:0
02:25 Holmes forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Tszyu. 22:0
02:34 Holmes punishes Tszyu with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Tszyu up. 25:0
02:47 Holmes ties up Tszyu... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 25:0
02:52 Santore moves in to break the clinch. 25:0
02:57 Holmes's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 25:0
03:00 Tszyu pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 25:0
03:00 Tszyu looks to still be dazed from that knockdown as he starts towards the wrong corner. 25:1

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holmes looks to be in good shape as Round 14 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Holmes bangs a right cross off the face of Tszyu. 2:0
0:22 Tszyu pummels Holmes, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 2:5
0:22 Holmes was shaken by that blow! 2:5
0:32 Tszyu backs into a neutral corner. 2:5
0:32 Holmes moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:5
0:46 Tszyu tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:5
0:48 Holmes lands two solid jabs that snap back the head of Tszyu. 7:5
0:52 Tszyu seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 7:5
01:02 Tszyu clamps Holmes's arms to his side and holds on until Santore breaks the hold. 7:5
01:11 Now they break clean. 7:5
01:21 Larry Holmes is giving Tszyu a lot of side-to-side movement. 7:5
01:26 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 7:5
01:31 Tszyu doesn't connect with the uppercut. 7:5
01:41 Tszyu tastes Holmes's jab 9:5
01:46 There's no doubt about it. That knockdown last round has had an effect on Tszyu. 9:5
01:58 Holmes misses wildly with the hook. 9:5
02:05 Tszyu catches Holmes coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:9
02:05 Holmes appears to be stunned! 9:9
02:10 Larry Holmes is starting to fatigue... 9:9
02:19 Holmes picks off the jab thrown by Kostya Tszyu. 9:9
02:26 Holmes pushes Tszyu away to give himself a little more space to work with. 9:9
02:34 Tszyu tries to drop the right hand over the top but Holmes ducks under it. 9:9
02:37 Holmes scores with a glancing cross. 11:9
02:46 A flurry of blows from Larry Holmes lands to the body 13:9
03:00 Holmes seems to have done enough to win this fight. 13:9
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 14:9

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Tszyu is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Holmes is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:21 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:25 Holmes has Tszyu trapped! 0:0
0:29 Santore tries to separate the boxers but Holmes has a vice-like grip on Tszyu. 0:0
0:34 Santore pries them apart. 0:0
0:38 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:52 Tszyu tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Larry Holmes. 0:0
0:55 Holmes fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 2:0
01:11 Kostya Tszyu is trying to free his gloves from under Holmes's gloves. 2:0
01:20 Larry Holmes shoves Tszyu away. 2:0
01:30 Kostya Tszyu just landed a three punch combo! 2:4
01:30 What a beautiful combination! Holmes might not survive this... 2:4
01:49 Tszyu feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:4
01:49 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Holmes and Tszyu! 4:6
02:07 Holmes misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:6
02:13 Tszyu just can't find the range with that cross. 4:6
02:24 Holmes rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:6
02:38 Holmes lands a stinging jab. 8:6
02:47 Holmes moves into the lower corner. 8:6
02:51 Holmes is protecting the body nicely as Tszyu fails to score inside. 8:6
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 7:7

Fight Result

Here's Johnny Addie with the call...

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

Soeren Saugmann, Denmark scores the bout 148 to 136

Samuel Conde, Puerto Rico scores the bout 146 to 138

Torben Hansen, Denmark scores the bout 146 to 139

The winner by unanimous decision is Larry Holmes!


Score Cards

Soeren Saugmann Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Larry Holmes 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 148
Kostya Tszyu 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 8 8 9 10 136

Samuel Conde Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Larry Holmes 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 146
Kostya Tszyu 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 8 8 10 10 138

Torben Hansen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Larry Holmes 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 146
Kostya Tszyu 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 8 10 10 139

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Larry Holmes 30 30 30 30 28 27 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 28 30 440
Kostya Tszyu 27 27 27 27 29 30 28 27 30 27 27 24 24 29 30 413


Statistics
Categories Larry Holmes Kostya Tszyu
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 12.07 3.13
Hooks / Round 4.53 2.40
Crosses / Round 6.00 3.47
Combinations / Round 5.60 2.40
Uppercuts / Round 7.13 3.27


Punches Landed / Round 35.33 14.67
Punches Missed / Round 27.93 55.47


Punching Accuracy 55.8% 20.9%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 14 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 8
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
Ezzard Charles vs Duilio Loi

Fight info: Atlanta Auditorium, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Johnny Callas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dave Greer (United States), Ferdinand Estrella (Philippines) and Chris Wilson (United States), 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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Duilio Loi - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Jim Strickland

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 Charles lands a flurry to the ribs of Loi. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:0
0:28 Duilio Loi doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:2
0:38 Charles misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 4:2
0:47 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:2
0:51 Loi bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:4
01:05 Loi does a great job of moving as Charles tries to work inside. 4:4
01:07 Loi fires a solid combination. 4:6
01:29 Loi takes a hard combination from Charles 8:6
01:29 Charles has Loi hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 8:6
01:41 Charles rocks Duilio Loi with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 11:6
01:55 Loi just can't find the range with that combination. 11:6
01:57 Charles splits Loi's gloves with an uppercut. 13:6
01:57 Loi comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Charles leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 13:6
02:11 Loi is off target with that cross. 13:6
02:13 Charles finds a home for his jab, keeping Loi at bay. 15:6
02:18 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Loi's right eye. 15:6
02:27 Loi made Charles look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Charles would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 15:6
02:46 Loi usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Charles tries vainly to score. 15:6
02:48 Loi rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 15:8
02:57 Charles doesn't have to look for Loi this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Callas to step in and break it up. 15:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Darkie Smith was extremely upbeat during the break with Loi providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Charles scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:0
0:16 Loi fires a light jab to the stomach 2:2
0:30 Loi is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Charles attempts to move inside on him. 2:2
0:36 Loi's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:2
0:44 Charles lands a strong uppercut! 6:2
0:44 Duilio Loi is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 6:2
0:54 Duilio Loi doubles up to the body, though Charles seems unfazed. 6:4
01:07 Loi ties up Charles. 6:4
01:12 Loi finally lets go of Charles. 6:4
01:24 That was a violent straight right by Charles! 10:4
01:24 Loi was stunned by that blow! 10:4
01:47 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:4
01:55 Loi throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Charles but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:4
02:10 Loi connects with a violent combination! 10:8
02:10 Charles looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 10:8
02:19 Charles tastes Loi's jab 10:10
02:32 Charles comes in low. Loi puts a headlock on him. Callas knocks Loi's arm off Charles's head. 10:10
02:41 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:10
02:51 Charles lands a hard hook! 14:10
02:51 Loi is suddenly in trouble! 14:10
02:56 Loi's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 14:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 14:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Callas motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:11 Charles forces his way inside. 0:0
0:16 Loi pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:35 Charles picks off the uppercut by Loi. 0:2
0:42 Charles shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Loi flush! 4:2
0:42 Loi's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:2
0:47 There appears to be increased swelling under Loi's right eye. 4:2
0:57 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Loi rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:2
01:08 Charles works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:2
01:16 Loi bangs the uppercut home. 4:4
01:30 Loi wings a big left hand at Charles but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:4
01:32 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ezzard Charles lands the right hand. 6:4
01:53 Charles landed a sharp combination that rocked Loi back on his heels! 10:4
01:53 How is Loi standing after those shots? 10:4
02:03 Loi moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:6
02:16 Charles slides into the corner... 10:6
02:20 Duilio Loi is really fluid in his movement. 10:6
02:32 Loi is trapped in his own corner... 10:6
02:36 Charles looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Loi. 10:6
02:49 That hook from Charles snapped Loi's head back violently! 14:6
02:49 Loi is suddenly in trouble! 14:6
02:54 That swelling under the right eye of Loi is definitely getting worse. 14:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 16:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Loi's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Loi's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Charles just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:11 That series of punches rocked Loi and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:23 Loi slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:28 Charles keeps looking to get inside on Loi 4:0
0:33 Charles scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:0
0:45 Charles retreats into the lower right corner. 6:0
0:45 Loi sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:2
0:58 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:2
01:03 Callas moves them apart. 6:2
01:08 Charles has Loi cornered! 6:2
01:13 Charles charges Loi trying to get inside 6:2
01:17 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:2
01:26 Charles ambles toward Loi. 6:2
01:34 A cross from Charles lands with some power. 9:2
01:38 Loi's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 9:2
01:46 Charles eats a jab from Loi 9:4
01:55 Charles lands a hard jab to the body of Loi 12:4
02:07 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 12:4
02:12 Charles lands a crushing cross! 16:4
02:12 Loi is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 16:4
02:16 There has to be something done about the swelling around Loi's right eye as it continues to worsen. 16:4
02:25 Charles has Loi pinned! 16:4
02:29 Charles clinches... Loi gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 16:4
02:34 Callas moves in to break the clinch. 16:4
02:45 Charles's jab connects to Loi's head 18:4
02:57 Loi gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Charles. 18:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 19:6

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Loi'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 Both fighters move in close as Loi goes to the body with an uppercut. 0:2
0:32 Charles just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:2
0:40 Some nice infighting ends with Loi getting an uppercut in. 0:4
0:53 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Loi fails to score inside. 0:4
01:05 You would think Loi had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Charles looked trying to score there! 0:4
01:13 Charles has Loi blocked in! 0:4
01:17 Charles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Duilio Loi back on his heels! 4:4
01:17 That blow connected solidly to the head of Loi and he is stunned! 4:4
01:31 Duilio Loi looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 4:4
01:37 Charles lands a devastating cross! 8:4
01:37 That blast sent Loi reeling into the ropes! 8:4
01:42 It seems every shot Loi takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 8:4
01:47 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 8:4
01:47 Loi goes to the body landing an uppercut. 8:6
02:06 Charles pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:6
02:36 Loi snakes the jab through Charles's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:8
02:53 Charles charges in but Loi avoids the rush. 8:8
03:00 Charles is trying to free his gloves from under Loi's gloves. 8:8
03:00 Callas steps in and breaks it up. 8:8
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 9:8

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Charles's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Darkie Smith was livid with Loi after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Loi'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 Charles backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:12 Loi just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:15 Charles scores with a quick one-two to Loi's midsection 2:0
0:19 Loi seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 2:0
0:29 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:0
0:29 Those punches hurt Loi and he looks to hang on. 6:0
0:42 Charles telegraphed that shot and Loi ducks under it easily. 6:0
0:45 Loi lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 6:2
01:01 Charles does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Loi's punches in close. 6:2
01:13 Charles misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:2
01:15 Not much steam behind Loi's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:4
01:28 Loi retreats into his own corner... 6:4
01:28 A hard jab by Charles gets in. 9:4
01:43 Charles lands a wicked combination! 13:4
01:43 Loi is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 13:4
01:48 Loi is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 13:4
01:52 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 13:4
01:56 A cross to body by Charles gets through. 15:4
02:25 It's a sweet uppercut by Charles! He snapped Loi's head straight back with that punch! 20:4
02:25 Loi is reeling after that shot! 20:4
02:30 The swelling under Loi's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 20:4
02:35 Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 20:4
02:35 Charles rips a hard jab to Loi's body 23:4
02:44 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 23:4
02:47 Charles sneaks home the right cross. 25:4
02:57 Loi moves into the upper left corner. 25:4
03:00 Charles lands a smashing cross! 29:4
03:00 Duilio Loi is hurt! 29:4
03:00 Loi's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 29:4
03:00 Loi shows Charles his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 30:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Loi got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Darkie Smith's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Loi has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:07 Duilio Loi moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Charles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Loi on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:16 Ezzard Charles is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:0
0:32 Charles has his arms wrapped around Loi... Now they separate. 4:0
0:37 Loi works his way free! 4:0
0:49 Charles fires and misses. 4:0
0:56 Charles backs away and hitches up his trunks. 4:0
01:10 Charles pummels Loi, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 8:0
01:10 Charles sent Loi reeling with that punch! 8:0
01:15 The swelling under Loi'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. 8:0
01:22 Charles has Loi trapped! 8:0
01:27 Charles muscles his way inside. 8:0
01:36 Charles drops the right hand flush on Loi's chin! 12:0
01:36 Loi is staggered... 12:0
01:48 Ezzard Charles has Loi trapped in the far neutral corner... 12:0
01:53 Charles lands a crushing hook! 16:0
01:53 Loi is clutching his side! 16:0
01:57 The swelling around Loi's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 16:0
02:07 Charles goes straight at Loi, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 16:0
02:16 Loi will tie a guy up if he has to. 16:0
02:21 Loi and Charles each take a step back. 16:0
02:34 Loi tries to drop the right hand over the top but Charles ducks under it. 16:0
02:40 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 16:0
02:48 Loi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:0
03:00 Charles swings...and misses. 16:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 18:0

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loi didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face Loi looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:12 Loi retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:17 Ezzard Charles moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Loi. 0:0
0:17 Loi is starting to fatigue... 0:0
0:26 Charles catches Loi coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:26 Charles just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:0
0:40 Duilio Loi has freed himself from Charles. They move quickly to ring center. 4:0
0:44 Charles is trapped in Loi's corner... 4:0
0:49 Duilio Loi wraps his arms around Charles. 4:0
0:53 * Callas cautions Loi for striking with his his shoulder. 4:0
01:07 Loi connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:2
01:24 That hook by Charles jarred Loi! 8:2
01:24 Duilio Loi was stunned by that blow! 8:2
01:29 Loi looks to be losing his legs. 8:2
01:29 Loi's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:2
01:38 Loi takes a hard cross to the chin from Charles. 11:2
01:47 Loi throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 11:4
02:00 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:4
02:12 Charles drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 16:4
02:12 Loi was hurt by those blows! 16:4
02:16 Loi's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 16:4
02:21 Charles traps Loi in the corner! 16:4
02:30 * Charles lands a short combination to the temple and Loi pitches forward, landing face first at Charles's feet!!! 16:4
02:32 Callas stands over Loi and starts the count... 25:4
02:32 1... 25:4
02:33 2... 25:4
02:34 Loi makes it to a knee at the count of 3 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 25:4
02:35 4... 25:4
02:36 5... 25:4
02:37 6... 25:4
02:38 7... 25:4
02:39 8... 25:4
02:39 * Loi is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 25:4
02:39 Callas wipes Loi's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Loi nods his head and the action resumes. 25:4
02:39 Charles is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 25:4
02:44 Callas is right on top of the two fighters and he's looking into Loi's eyes. He's got to be thinking about stopping this bout. 25:4
02:52 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Loi but it scores points for Charles none the less. 27:4
02:52 Charles stunned Duilio Loi with that last shot and Charles's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 27:4
03:00 Charles fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 27:4
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 28:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Loi 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 Loi pins Charles in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 2:2
0:16 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Charles between rounds. 2:2
0:20 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loi. 2:2
0:32 Charles scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Loi's jaw. 4:2
0:44 Loi moves into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:48 "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
0:55 Loi is blocked in his own corner... 4:2
01:00 Loi picks off the jab thrown by Charles. 4:2
01:02 Charles ducks into an uppercut from Loi. 4:4
01:11 That jab from Ezzard Charles stopped Loi in his tracks. 7:4
01:16 Loi's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Charles. 7:4
01:20 Loi retreats into the left corner. 7:4
01:20 Charles is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 9:4
01:30 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 11:6
01:42 Loi retreats into a neutral corner. 11:6
01:42 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Charles blasts home a hook. 13:6
01:56 Loi is either lucky or has radar. Charles's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 13:6
01:58 Loi throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 13:8
02:03 Loi eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 13:8
02:18 Loi takes a heavy combination downstairs. 17:8
02:18 Loi is trying to regroup after those punches... 17:8
02:23 The increased swelling around the right eye of Loi is fast becoming a hindurance. 17:8
02:35 Charles tries to muscle inside but Loi clinches him. 17:8
02:40 Callas has to break the clinch. 17:8
02:46 Charles lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 19:8
03:00 Loi fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 19:8
03:00 There's another round in the books. 20:7

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Darkie Smith not only gave Loi encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Charles. Now it's up to Loi to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Loi's cutman does a nice job on Loi's facial swelling. The distension doesn't seem so obvious now. 0:0
0:06 Duilio Loi has Ezzard Charles blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Loi fires a left hand that Charles takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:25 Callas has to pull the fighters away from each other as Loi locks up Charles's arms. 0:0
0:30 Callas separates the two... 0:0
0:38 Loi hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:0
0:42 Charles lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:58 Loi cranks up the hook and connects to Charles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:4
0:58 Charles appears shaken by that punch! 2:4
01:07 Loi and Ezzard Charles trade punches in an even exchange. 4:6
01:17 The fighters are at ring center... 4:6
01:17 A cross lands for Charles. Duilio Loi didn't see that one coming. 6:6
01:21 The swelling around Loi's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:6
01:31 Loi wraps up Charles. 6:6
01:35 Callas breaks them up... 6:6
01:48 Look out! That was a straight right by Loi! 6:10
01:48 That's the punch Loi hoped to land! Charles looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:10
02:01 Duilio Loi takes a cross to the head from Charles. 8:10
02:13 Charles tries a hook but Loi blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 8:12
02:27 Loi looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 8:12
02:29 Charles connects with an uppercut to the head of Loi. 10:12
02:42 Loi has Charles pinned! 10:12
02:46 And Charles tastes the power of a huge combination from Duilio Loi! 10:16
02:46 Charles seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 10:16
02:51 Charles now has some bruising under his left eye. 10:16
03:00 Loi tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:16
03:00 Ezzard Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:16
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 10:16

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Charles and Loi leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Loi's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:06 Charles is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:10 There's a straight right by Charles! 4:0
0:10 Loi seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:34 Charles smothers Loi's attack with a clinch! 4:0
0:38 Charles shoves Loi away. 4:0
0:52 Charles pushes Loi then steps away from him. 4:0
0:56 Charles has Loi trapped! 4:0
01:01 Charles grabs and holds Loi... 4:0
01:05 Callas separates the two... 4:0
01:15 Charles lands a vicious uppercut! 8:0
01:15 Loi is badly hurt! 8:0
01:19 Loi's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 8:0
01:30 Loi throws the cross and scores to the head of Ezzard Charles. 8:2
01:47 Loi traps Charles's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Callas breaks it up. 8:2
01:51 Callas has to separate the two... 8:2
01:55 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:2
02:00 Both men look to measure one another. 8:2
02:03 Fighters are exchanging blows! Charles scored more on that exchange. 11:4
02:13 Charles lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 13:4
02:25 Loi traps Charles in the corner! 13:4
02:25 Loi misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 13:6
02:38 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 13:6
02:43 Loi cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 13:6
02:50 Charles has Duilio Loi blocked in! 13:6
02:54 Charles bores in determined to maul Loi 13:6
03:00 Callas tries to separate the boxers but Loi has a vice-like grip on Charles. 13:6
03:00 Loi pushes Charles away. 13:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Ezzard Charles and Loi go back to their corners. 14:5

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Ezzard Charles got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:06 Loi's cutman worked his magic on Duilio Loi's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:07 Charles has Duilio Loi trapped! 0:0
0:11 Callas yells at the fighters to separate but Charles and Loi are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:16 Callas is shouting at Charles to break! 0:0
0:25 Charles lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:25 Loi seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:0
0:29 Loi's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:0
0:39 Loi misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
0:41 Great work to the body by Charles as he scores with both hands. 7:0
0:55 Charles is keeping away from the ropes. 7:0
0:59 Loi just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:0
0:59 Loi is gasping for air!! 11:0
01:04 Loi's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 11:0
01:09 Charles pins Loi in the corner! 11:0
01:09 Charles scores with the jab. 13:0
01:23 Apparently Loi feels it's a good strategy to hug Charles and force Callas to come separate them. 13:0
01:27 Charles tries to get free... Here comes Callas to break them up... 13:0
01:32 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 13:0
01:36 Ezzard Charles leans on the ropes and motions for Duilio Loi to come in. 13:0
01:41 Loi'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. 13:0
01:49 Loi can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 13:0
01:51 Charles lands a jab to the midsection 15:0
02:00 Charles jolts Loi with a hard jab. 18:0
02:09 Charles pins Loi in the corner! 18:0
02:14 Charles tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 18:0
02:19 Charles traps Loi in the corner! 18:0
02:19 The fighters are throwing punches but Charles is being much more effective in this battle. 21:2
02:23 The swelling around Loi's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 21:2
02:37 * Charles swarms Loi scoring with both hands, Loi looks hurt!! And down he goes!!! Loi just folded under Charles's blistering attack!! 21:2
02:40 Callas motions Charles to a neutral corner and starts the count. 27:2
02:40 1... 27:2
02:41 2... 27:2
02:42 3... 27:2
02:42 * Somehow Duilio Loi has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 27:2
02:42 Loi looks to have steadied himself and Callas will allow the fight to continue... 27:2
02:42 I don't know if there's enough time left in this round for Charles to finish Duilio Loi off! 27:2
02:51 Charles is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 29:5
02:51 Duilio Loi suddenly looks very vulnerable. Charles can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 29:5
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. 31:4

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Charles's corner and Charles was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Loi's corner gave his swelling priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of preventing it from worsening. 0:0
0:08 Loi moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Charles flicks a jab to Duilio Loi's stomach 2:0
0:17 Charles straightens Loi up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 5:0
0:34 Charles's jab is fast and accurate. 7:0
0:39 Loi's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:0
0:46 Charles flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 9:0
01:02 Ezzard Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
01:10 Loi lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 9:0
01:18 Charles glances a hook off Loi's side. 11:0
01:32 Loi fires a shot, but it glances off Charles's shoulder. 11:0
01:34 The uppercut just landed by Charles is a nice weapon on the inside. 13:0
01:48 Charles misses with that punch. 13:0
01:50 Loi is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 13:0
02:09 Charles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Loi blocks it. 13:0
02:21 Loi is trapped in the corner... 13:0
02:26 Charles really buried that punch into Duilio Loi's ribs. 18:0
02:26 Loi appears shaken by those punches! 18:0
02:30 The swelling around Loi's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 18:0
02:39 Charles lands a solid uppercut! 22:0
02:39 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Duilio Loi's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 22:0
02:44 Loi's legs clearly buckled after taking that last shot. This fight is very close to being stopped. 22:0
02:49 Loi retreats into the left corner. 22:0
03:00 Ezzard Charles appears to have this fight under control. 22:0
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 13. 23:0

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Loi's corner gave his swelling priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of preventing it from worsening. 0:0
0:11 Charles doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Loi's head? 4:0
0:11 Loi was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:0
0:15 There has to be something done about the swelling around Loi's right eye as it continues to worsen. 4:0
0:20 Charles received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 4:0
0:25 Loi wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 4:0
0:35 Loi seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 4:0
0:39 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:0
0:43 Loi misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
0:55 Loi fires and misses. 4:0
01:06 * A hook to the jaw has Loi hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 4:0
01:08 Callas moves into position over Loi and begins the count 11:0
01:08 1... 11:0
01:09 2... 11:0
01:10 3... 11:0
01:11 4... 11:0
01:12 5... 11:0
01:12 * Loi beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 11:0
01:12 Loi still looks unsteady, but Callas allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 11:0
01:12 Loi is dazed as Charles looks to put him away! 11:0
01:30 Charles shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Loi. 11:0
01:39 Charles is jockeying for position as he tries to force Loi back into the corner. 11:0
01:43 Charles pins Loi in the corner! 11:0
01:43 Both fighters let their hands go with Loi coming out on top in that melee. 13:3
01:43 Ezzard Charles's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Loi on Queer Street. Now, can Charles finish him? 13:3
01:52 Charles lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 15:3
01:52 Charles is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Loi's condition and end the fight! 15:3
02:01 Both fighters move to ring center. 15:3
02:05 Charles ties up Loi... 15:3
02:10 Loi pushes Charles away. 15:3
02:19 Ezzard Charles blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Loi and you could see him wince in pain. 18:3
02:23 Loi's corner men are him to do something as Callas just made a move toward the fighters as if he's thinking about stopping it. 18:3
02:34 Loi grabs Charles's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Callas has to force Loi to let go. 18:3
02:38 Callas has to break them apart. 18:3
02:44 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 18:3
02:47 Charles has Loi cornered! 18:3
02:56 * Loi walks into a combination and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 18:3
02:58 Callas points Charles to a neutral corner and begins the count over Loi... 27:3
02:58 1... 27:3
02:59 2... 27:3
03:00 * Loi's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 27:3
03:00 Callas is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 27:3
03:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 27:3
03:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 29:2

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 Loi's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:12 Loi throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:18 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Loi has some spring in his step here in the 15th round. 0:0
0:24 Duilio Loi can't score with short uppercut inside. Charles got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:33 Loi has Charles trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:38 Loi misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:52 Duilio Loi leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:58 Charles just landed a three punch combo! 4:0
0:58 Those shots all landed square and Loi felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
01:10 Loi connects with a cross to Charles's body. 4:2
01:22 Charles retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:27 Loi misses with that combination. 4:2
01:34 There's a hard shot off the top of Loi's head! 8:2
01:34 Loi looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:2
01:38 The knockdown suffered by Loi should have made that last round Charles's by a wide margin. 8:2
01:38 Loi's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:2
01:43 Loi has Charles cornered! 8:2
01:43 Loi lands a rapier like jab to the head of Charles 8:4
01:52 Loi goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:6
02:02 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Charles had the edge. 11:8
02:19 Loi fires a lead right that Charles manages to avoid. 11:8
02:27 Charles goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 14:8
02:40 Loi just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 14:8
02:47 Oh!!! Ezzard Charles unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 18:8
02:47 Charles has Loi in trouble after that punch! 18:8
02:56 Loi has Charles blocked in! 18:8
03:00 Loi throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 18:8
03:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 18:8
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 18:9

Fight Result

Dean Stone has the call...

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

Dave Greer, United States scores the bout 148 to 131

Ferdinand Estrella, Philippines scores the bout 149 to 131

Chris Wilson, United States scores the bout 148 to 131

And your winner by unanimous decision Ezzard Charles!!!


Score Cards

Dave Greer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 148
Duilio Loi 10 9 9 9 9 8 9 8 9 10 9 7 9 7 9 131

Ferdinand Estrella Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 149
Duilio Loi 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 10 9 7 9 7 9 131

Chris Wilson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 148
Duilio Loi 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 10 9 7 9 6 10 131

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 29 445
Duilio Loi 28 27 27 27 27 26 27 24 27 30 27 21 27 20 28 393


Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Duilio Loi
Knockdowns scored 4 0


Jabs / Round 7.53 3.33
Hooks / Round 6.60 2.87
Crosses / Round 6.93 3.87
Combinations / Round 7.13 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 6.53 3.53


Punches Landed / Round 34.73 16.20
Punches Missed / Round 30.00 57.80


Punching Accuracy 53.7% 21.9%


Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


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


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Inside 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 6 / 4 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 8 / 8
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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Support Bout
Roberto Duran vs Willie Pep

Fight info: Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, MO, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Chuck Hassett (United States), Frank Forbes (United States) and Gerald Maltz (United States), 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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 2-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Willie Pep - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Felix Trinidad Sr. - Cut Man: Bill Gibson

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:14 Willie Pep throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:21 Roberto Duran shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Pep flush! 5:0
0:21 Pep was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:0
0:30 As high as Pep is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Duran takes advantage of it. 5:0
0:39 Watch Pep move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Duran off balance. 5:0
0:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:0
0:53 Duran leaves the jab just short. 5:0
0:56 Pep scores with a rapid fire combination. 5:2
01:05 Pep gets in a short cross to the body. 5:4
01:17 Duran drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Willie Pep. 8:4
01:31 Duran tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Pep. 8:4
01:34 Pep dips and connects with a hook to the side of Duran's head. 8:6
01:43 Pep bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 8:8
02:05 Pep grabs Duran's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Podgorski has to force Pep to let go. 8:8
02:10 Podgorski steps in and breaks it up. 8:8
02:28 Willie Pep frees himself from Duran's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:8
02:33 Duran doesn't have to look for Pep this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:8
02:40 Duran takes a hard combination from Pep 8:12
02:40 Duran is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 8:12
02:50 Pep gets his head on the chest of Duran as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 8:14
03:00 Pep has Duran trapped! 8:14
03:00 Pep is literally dancing circles around Duran this round. 8:14
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:16

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:18 Duran is trying to free his gloves from under Pep's gloves. 0:0
0:27 Referee Podgorski separates the two... 0:0
0:34 Pep is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:51 Duran's misses as Pep backpedals away. 0:2
0:54 Pep scores with a quick one-two to Duran's midsection 0:4
01:05 Pep continues to pop the jab 0:6
01:24 Roberto Duran just can't find the range with that jab. 0:6
01:27 Willie Pep gets off a quick combination to the body 0:8
01:39 Pep pins Duran in the corner! 0:8
01:39 Willie Pep goes downstairs with the hook. 0:10
01:55 Pep is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:10
01:59 Pep lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:12
02:08 Duran slides into the corner... 0:12
02:08 Pep lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 0:14
02:17 Duran slides into his own corner... 0:14
02:22 Podgorski tries to separate the boxers but Pep has a vice-like grip on Duran. 0:14
02:26 Podgorski separates the two... 0:14
02:38 Duran takes a hard cross to the chin from Pep. 0:17
02:54 Duran doesn't connect with the combination. 0:17
03:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 0:17

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Bill Delaney seemed to pump up Duran between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Duran backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Pep rakes Duran with some solid shots to the head and body. 0:3
0:24 Pep picks off the jab thrown by Roberto Duran. 0:3
0:34 Duran with a stiff jab. 3:3
0:50 Duran wings a big left hand at Pep but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:3
01:01 Pep hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Duran. 3:5
01:15 Duran pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 3:5
01:26 Pep usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Duran tries vainly to score. 3:5
01:33 Pep moves into a neutral corner. 3:5
01:37 Duran fires a left hand that Pep takes high on the shoulder. 3:5
01:40 Pep bangs the uppercut home. 3:7
01:49 Duran fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 6:7
02:06 Duran is off target with that jab. 6:7
02:08 Pep likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Duran's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 6:9
02:17 Pep backs into his own corner... 6:9
02:22 Pep smothers Duran's attack as Roberto Duran tries to get off some shots inside. 6:9
02:24 Pep winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 6:11
02:34 Pep digs a short hook to ribs of Duran. 6:13
02:43 Duran digs two shots to the body and then rips Pep with a short uppercut on the inside. 9:13
02:52 * Duran is blatantly hitting Pep while they are locked up and Podgorski has stopped the action to scold him 12:13
03:00 Wow, they really went at in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 14:13

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep and Duran square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Duran got some great advice from Bill Delaney between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:13 Duran is holding Pep tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:18 Duran uses his shoulder to force Pep out of the clinch. 0:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:34 Duran bores in determined to maul Pep 0:0
0:43 Duran fires a volley of punches but Pep was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:45 Pep scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:2
0:57 A flurry of blows from Duran lands to the body 2:2
01:06 Duran has Pep trapped in the upper neutral corner... 2:2
01:06 Duran forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Pep's head. 5:2
01:22 Pep just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:2
01:22 Pep appears shaken by those punches! 9:2
01:42 Duran is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:2
01:51 Duran lands a strong hook! 13:2
01:51 Pep is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 13:2
02:00 Duran traps Pep in the corner! 13:2
02:04 Roberto Duran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pep's defense. 13:2
02:06 Pep fires the jab. It finds its target. 13:4
02:20 Duran misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:4
02:27 Both fighters move back to ring center. 13:4
02:32 Duran looks to work the body, but Pep covers up nicely. 13:4
02:34 Duran walks in to a glancing hook from Pep. 13:6
02:43 Duran lands a stinging jab. 15:6
02:48 There's a small knot now under the left eye of Pep. 15:6
03:00 Duran wraps up Pep. 15:6
03:00 Duran shoves Pep away. 15:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 15:6

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Duran's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:15 That punch actually went behind Willie Pep's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Duran. 0:0
0:17 Pep throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 0:2
0:26 Duran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Delaney's instructions work. 0:2
0:28 Pep slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:32 Roberto Duran is clinching... 0:2
0:37 Duran and Pep each take a step back. 0:2
0:48 Pep fires and misses. 0:2
0:50 Duran connects with a cross to Pep's body. 2:2
01:09 Duran backs into the upper left corner. 2:2
01:09 Pep unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Duran's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 2:4
01:22 Pep lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 2:4
01:29 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:4
01:32 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:4
01:37 Duran misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:4
01:52 Duran just comes up short with the combination. 2:4
01:59 Roberto Duran is trapped in the corner... 2:4
01:59 Pep lands consecutive blows to Duran's midsection. 2:6
02:11 Pep seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:6
02:15 Pep feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:6
02:15 Willie Pep doubles up to the body, though Duran seems unfazed. 2:8
02:35 Pep winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Roberto Duran. 5:8
02:52 Duran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Pep blocks it. 5:8
02:55 Pep works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 5:10
03:00 Duran fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:10
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 4:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Felix Trinidad Sr. was extremely upbeat during the break with Pep providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Pep lands a short uppercut to the chin of Duran. 0:2
0:17 Pep pins Duran in the corner! 0:2
0:22 Pep is really fluid in his movement. 0:2
0:30 Some good body work by Duran but not much on those punches. 2:2
0:41 Pep goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:4
0:54 Duran is trapped in his own corner... 2:4
0:58 Pep is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Duran 2:4
01:04 Duran tries a hook but Pep blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:6
01:13 Pep has Duran cornered! 2:6
01:13 The fighters are tangled up inside. Pep has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:8
01:35 Duran lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Willie Pep back on his heels. 5:8
01:39 The swelling around Pep's left eye is worsening. 5:8
01:51 Pep can't score with short uppercut inside. Duran got his gloves in front of the punch. 5:8
02:03 Duran is either lucky or has radar. Pep's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:8
02:10 Duran lands a solid hook! 9:8
02:10 Pep is suddenly in trouble! 9:8
02:23 Duran is staying at the center of the ring. 9:8
02:27 Duran lands a hard uppercut! 13:8
02:27 Pep's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 13:8
02:32 The swelling is increasing around Pep's left. 13:8
02:41 Pep whiffs with the uppercut. 13:8
02:52 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Willie Pep had the edge. 15:11
03:00 Duran has Willie Pep pinned! 15:11
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 15:13

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Duran has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:06 Pep's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Duran fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:25 Duran grabs and holds Pep... 0:0
0:29 Referee Podgorski has to separate the two... 0:0
0:38 Duran pummels Willie Pep, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 4:0
0:38 That shot landed square and Pep felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:43 The swelling under Pep's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 4:0
0:52 Pep usues his legs to avoid Duran's punches. 4:0
0:54 Pep moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:2
01:08 Pep just misses with a huge shot as Duran chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:2
01:19 Duran grabs Pep again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:2
01:31 Podgorski breaks them up... 4:2
01:43 Pep moves into the upper left corner. 4:2
01:48 That hook by Duran jarred Pep! 8:2
01:48 Pep is reeling after that shot! 8:2
01:57 Not much steam behind Roberto Duran's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 10:2
02:14 Pep fires and misses. 10:2
02:26 Roberto Duran moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Pep. 10:2
02:33 Duran follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 13:2
02:38 Willie Pep is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 13:2
02:45 Roberto Duran tastes Pep's jab 13:4
02:55 Pep has Duran blocked in! 13:4
03:00 Pep darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 13:4
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 ends. 13:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney was really animated in Duran's corner and Duran was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pep's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Pep's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Podgorski yells at the fighters to separate but Pep and Roberto Duran are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:17 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:35 Duran plants a cross on Pep's rib cage. 2:0
0:48 Duran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:0
0:51 Willie Pep misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:2
01:03 Duran mauls Pep inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 5:2
01:17 Duran misses with that jab. 5:2
01:31 Duran misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:2
01:34 Pep bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 5:4
01:43 Pep is forced into his own corner... 5:4
01:43 Roberto Duran lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 7:4
01:47 There has to be something done about the swelling around Willie Pep's left eye as it continues to worsen. 7:4
01:55 Pep throws another good combination that temporarily slows Duran. 7:6
02:05 Pep throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Duran's jaw. 7:8
02:21 Duran is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Pep. 7:8
02:26 Podgorski pries them apart. 7:8
02:30 Both men look to measure one another. 7:8
02:37 Duran lands a hard hook! 11:8
02:37 Pep is clutching his side! 11:8
02:46 Willie Pep snakes the jab through Duran's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 11:10
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:9

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pep rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Felix Trinidad Sr. not only gave Pep encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Duran. Now it's up to Pep to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Pep'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 Pep is keeping away from the ropes. 0:0
0:11 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Pep rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:16 Pep is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:16 The uppercut just landed by Duran is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:0
0:25 Pep finds a home for his jab, keeping Duran at bay. 2:2
0:42 Duran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
0:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
0:56 Pep picks off the uppercut by Duran. 2:2
0:59 Pep lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:4
01:12 Podgorski has to pull the fighters away from each other as Duran locks up Pep's arms. 2:4
01:17 The Referee breaks it up... 2:4
01:29 Duran feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 2:4
01:41 Duran fires a lead right that Pep manages to avoid. 2:4
01:48 Duran goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:4
01:53 Pep's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Duran. 4:4
01:58 Duran gets the cross through Pep's guard. 6:4
02:07 Duran's jab is fast and accurate. 8:4
02:21 Roberto Duran dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Pep back on his heels! 12:4
02:21 Pep seems to have been hurt by that punch! 12:4
02:25 The swelling around Pep's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:4
02:30 Pep retreats into the near corner. 12:4
02:30 Roberto Duran slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Pep. 15:4
02:45 Duran fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 15:4
02:58 Roberto Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pep. 15:4
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 15:4
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Duran's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 9. 16:5

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Podgorski motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Pep is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Podgorski warns Pep for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:17 Referee Podgorski steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:21 Pep's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:26 Duran lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:26 Pep is gasping for air!! 4:0
0:40 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:0
0:49 Podgorski separates the two fighters. 4:0
0:56 Pep lets a quick hook go, catching Duran moving in. 4:2
01:17 * Duran lands a powerful cross to Pep's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 4:2
01:20 Podgorski crouches over Pep and begins to count.. 13:2
01:20 1... 13:2
01:21 2... 13:2
01:22 3... 13:2
01:23 Pep is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 4 but he is badly hurt. 13:2
01:24 5... 13:2
01:25 6... 13:2
01:26 7... 13:2
01:27 8... 13:2
01:27 * Pep makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 13:2
01:27 Pep still looks unsteady, but Podgorski allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 13:2
01:27 Roberto Duran must sense that he's got Pep 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. 13:2
01:40 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:2
01:55 * Duran lands a thudding shot under Willie Pep's ribcage and Pep crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 13:2
01:57 Podgorski points Duran to a neutral corner and begins the count over Pep... 20:2
01:57 1... 20:2
01:58 2... 20:2
01:59 3... 20:2
02:00 4... 20:2
02:01 5... 20:2
02:02 6... 20:2
02:02 * Somehow Pep has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 20:2
02:02 Pep tries to steady himself as Podgorski takes a good look at him. he appears to be ok and the fight will go on. 20:2
02:02 Duran is raining blows down on Pep, who is obviously hurt. Duran wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 20:2
02:07 Pep is slowing up... 20:2
02:20 Duran really buried that punch into Pep's ribs. 25:2
02:20 Pep in on unsteady legs after those punches. 25:2
02:25 The increased swelling around the left eye of Pep is fast becoming a hindurance. 25:2
02:34 Duran tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 25:2
02:40 Pep moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Duran. 28:2
02:40 Duran has a reputation as a great finisher and he's got Pep badly hurt; however, we're closing in on the end of the 10th round, and there might not be enough time to take advantage of Pep's condition. 28:2
02:49 Pep retreats into a neutral corner. 28:2
02:53 Duran tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 28:2
03:00 Roberto Duran telegraphed that shot and Pep ducks under it easily. 28:2
03:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 28:2
03:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 28:1

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 11, we will see if Duran can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Pep is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Pep still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Duran lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:11 Pep looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:15 Pep's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 4:0
0:15 Willie Pep's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:0
0:20 Pep is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:31 Duran is stalking his opponent. 4:0
0:47 * A hard cross from Duran and Pep is down!! 4:0
0:49 Podgorski motions Duran to a neutral corner and starts the count. 11:0
0:49 1... 11:0
0:50 2... 11:0
0:51 Willie Pep is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 11:0
0:52 4... 11:0
0:52 * Pep looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 11:0
0:52 Podgorski waves the two fighters together. 11:0
0:52 Duran 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 Duran closes in to try and end this fight. 11:0
01:01 Pep retreats into his own corner... 11:0
01:01 Roberto Duran fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Pep. He rocked him with that one. 14:0
01:01 Duran stunned Pep. Duran knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 14:0
01:14 No one is going to confuse Duran with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 14:0
01:18 Roberto Duran pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 17:0
01:18 Duran stunned Pep with that last shot and Duran's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 17:0
01:27 Duran can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 19:0
01:27 Roberto Duran wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 19:0
01:31 Pep is really shaken up having been down in both this round, and the round prior. 19:0
01:40 Duran misses wildly with the Hook. 19:0
01:47 Pep slides into a neutral corner... 19:0
01:47 Duran straightens Willie Pep up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 22:0
01:47 Duran is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 22:0
01:51 Pep is nearly out on his feet and not defending himself at all, this fight has to be on the verge of being stopped. 22:0
01:51 Pep's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 22:0
01:56 Pep is trapped in Duran's corner... 22:0
02:00 Roberto Duran swings...and misses. 22:0
02:11 That hook from Duran snapped Pep's head back violently! 26:0
02:11 Pep looks stunned! 26:0
02:20 Duran lands a short left hook to the head. 28:0
02:20 Duran has Pep hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Duran is. 28:0
02:24 * Pep cannot fend for himself.Podgorski needs to step in and he finally does. The fight has been stopped and Duran gets the TKO victory!! 28:0

Fight Result

Let's go to Mark Beiro for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:25 mark in Round 11 is...

Roberto Duran!


Score Cards

Chuck Hassett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 97
Willie Pep 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 6 90

Frank Forbes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 97
Willie Pep 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 6 90

Gerald Maltz Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 96
Willie Pep 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 6 91

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 27 27 30 29 27 30 30 30 30 30 290
Willie Pep 30 30 27 28 30 27 27 27 27 18 271


Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Willie Pep
Knockdowns scored 3 0


Jabs / Round 5.45 6.91
Hooks / Round 5.00 7.91
Crosses / Round 5.00 3.45
Combinations / Round 7.09 7.18
Uppercuts / Round 4.82 3.82


Punches Landed / Round 27.36 29.27
Punches Missed / Round 101.18 23.27


Punching Accuracy 21.3% 55.7%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Co-Feature
Alexis Arguello vs Eder Jofre

Fight info: Centro de Boxe, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil, 2012-10-07, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Ricardo Lobo, the bout will be scored by three judges: Raul Nieves (Mexico), Wally Snowball (South Africa) and Frank Lombardi (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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Alexis Arguello - Record: 2-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
In the blue corner: Eder Jofre - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Lou Duva

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:07 Jofre scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Arguello's jaw. 0:2
0:23 Jofre wraps his arms around Arguello. 0:2
0:32 Jofre and Arguello each take a step back. 0:2
0:37 Jofre put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:2
0:45 Arguello is holding Jofre tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:2
0:50 Lobo breaks them up... 0:2
0:59 Arguello lands a smashing hook! 4:2
0:59 Jofre was stunned by that blow! 4:2
01:12 Eder Jofre goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:4
01:29 Arguello just comes up short with the hook. 4:4
01:37 Arguello works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:4
01:53 Arguello fires and misses. 6:4
02:00 Jofre lands a hard hook! 6:9
02:00 Arguello is hurt! 6:9
02:17 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Arguello rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:9
02:29 Arguello's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:9
02:42 Arguello is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:9
02:47 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:9
02:58 * Arguello lands a vicious uppercut and Jofre collapses like a house of cards! 6:9
03:00 Lobo starts the count... 15:9
03:00 1... 15:9
03:00 * Jofre finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 15:9
03:00 Jofre tries to steady himself as Lobo takes a good look at him. he appears to be ok and the fight will go on. 15:9
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 16:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 2, we will see if Arguello can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:08 Jofre's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Arguello can't score with short uppercut inside. Jofre got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:20 Jofre lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:20 Arguello is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:38 Alexis Arguello fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:4
0:45 Jofre drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:8
0:45 Arguello was hurt by those blows! 0:8
01:03 Arguello lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Jofre's midsection. 2:8
01:12 The fighters are at close quarters now as Arguello lands a hook downstairs. 4:8
01:30 Eder Jofre feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 4:8
01:30 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Jofre change his style. 4:8
01:50 Jofre suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:8
02:01 Arguello throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:8
02:09 Jofre has Arguello blocked in! 4:8
02:13 Eder Jofre just can't find the range with that hook. 4:8
02:16 Arguello lands a lead right to the midsection. 7:8
02:36 The action is at ring center. 7:8
02:41 There's a straight right by Alexis Arguello! 12:8
02:41 How is Jofre standing after that? 12:8
02:50 Jofre slides into a neutral corner... 12:8
02:54 Jofre is either lucky or has radar. Arguello's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 12:8
03:00 Arguello fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:8
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 13:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:13 Arguello isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Jofre fits. 0:0
0:20 Arguello backs into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:20 Jofre rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 0:2
0:33 Jofre and Arguello are in a clinch, Lobo hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:2
0:38 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
0:47 Jofre looks to work the body, but Arguello covers up nicely. 0:2
0:50 Arguello sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Jofre. 3:2
01:06 Arguello seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:2
01:14 Jofre stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 3:4
01:35 Arguello really buried that punch into Jofre's ribs. 7:4
01:35 Jofre is reeling.. 7:4
01:49 Jofre lands a strong cross! 7:9
01:49 Arguello looks shaken! 7:9
02:03 Arguello takes a heavy hook downstairs. 7:14
02:03 Arguello is clutching his side! 7:14
02:21 Arguello lands a crushing cross! 11:14
02:21 Jofre's knee almost touched the canvas... 11:14
02:32 A straight cross from Jofre gets through Arguello's guard. 11:16
02:47 Jofre looks for a breather; he grabs Arguello and holds on. Arguello pushes Jofre off and looks for an opening. 11:16
02:52 Lobo has to break them apart. 11:16
03:00 Jofre drops the right hand flush on Arguello's chin! 11:21
03:00 Arguello looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 11:21
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 12:21

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lobo motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:18 Arguello goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 3:0
0:22 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:0
0:27 Both fighters move back to ring center. 3:0
0:27 Jofre pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 3:2
0:41 Lobo tries to separate the boxers but Arguello has a vice-like grip on Jofre. 3:2
0:45 Jofre works his way free! 3:2
0:54 Jofre dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Arguello back on his heels! 3:6
0:54 Arguello is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 3:6
01:10 Arguello has Eder Jofre trapped in the far neutral corner... 3:6
01:14 That hook by Arguello jarred Jofre! 7:6
01:14 Jofre was staggered by that punch! 7:6
01:29 Arguello fires a shot, but it glances off Jofre's shoulder. 7:6
01:31 Jofre catches Arguello with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 7:8
01:48 Jofre swings...and misses. 7:8
01:55 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:8
02:03 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 7:8
02:07 Jofre drives that short hook into Alexis Arguello's midsection! 7:12
02:07 Arguello is gasping for air!! 7:12
02:21 Arguello tries to muscle inside but Jofre clinches him. 7:12
02:33 Lobo separates the two... 7:12
02:53 Jofre misses with that punch. 7:12
02:56 Some nice infighting ends with Arguello getting an uppercut in. 9:12
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 4 to a close. 8:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Arguello has Jofre pinned! 0:0
0:12 Arguello is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Jofre. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:16 Jofre got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Lou Duva's instructions work. 0:0
0:21 Jofre moves to the center of the Ring taunting Arguello with his hands by his sides. 0:0
0:28 Jofre delivers a cross to the nose of Arguello. 0:3
0:37 Arguello lands a brutal cross to head of Eder Jofre. 3:3
0:46 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 3:3
0:49 Alexis Arguello traps Jofre in the corner! 3:3
0:54 Arguello lands a hard cross! 7:3
0:54 Jofre is staggered... 7:3
01:03 Arguello pumps a solid jab into the face of Jofre; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 10:3
01:17 Arguello clinches... Jofre gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 10:3
01:21 Lobo moves in to break the clinch. 10:3
01:26 Jofre eats a jab from Arguello 12:3
01:47 Arguello connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 15:3
01:56 Alexis Arguello gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 17:3
02:06 Jofre is keeping away from the ropes. 17:3
02:10 Jofre knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 17:3
02:23 Jofre is protecting the body nicely as Arguello fails to score inside. 17:3
02:35 That hook from Jofre snapped Arguello's head back violently! 17:7
02:35 Arguello is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 17:7
02:54 Arguello just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 17:11
02:54 Arguello is suddenly in trouble! 17:11
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 18:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:17 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:0
0:24 Jofre scores with a rapid fire combination. 0:2
0:29 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:37 Jofre lands a jab to Arguello's midsection 0:4
0:52 Arguello's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:4
01:04 Jofre approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Arguello any room to breathe. 0:4
01:09 Eder Jofre is forced into his own corner... 0:4
01:09 Arguello dips and connects with a hook to the side of Jofre's head. 2:4
01:21 Arguello doubles up to the body, though Jofre seems unfazed. 4:4
01:31 Arguello misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 6:4
01:46 Arguello is giving Jofre a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:4
01:58 Alexis Arguello just comes up short with the jab. 6:4
02:05 Jofre backs into a neutral corner. 6:4
02:09 Arguello throws a flurry of punches but Jofre either blocks or slips them. 6:4
02:16 Eder Jofre lands a solid cross! 6:8
02:16 Arguello is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:8
02:30 Arguello misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:8
02:32 The cross scores for Jofre. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:10
02:41 Eder Jofre doesn't have to look for Arguello this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:10
02:49 Arguello is trying to free his gloves from under Jofre's gloves. 6:10
02:54 Lobo has to break the clinch. 6:10
03:00 Arguello is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 6:10
03:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:06 Ted Bentham seemed to pump up Arguello between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Jofre goes straight at Arguello, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:16 Jofre is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:21 Arguello misses with that combination. 0:0
0:35 Arguello comes in low. Jofre puts a headlock on him. Lobo knocks Jofre's arm off Arguello's head. 0:0
0:44 Eder Jofre shoves Arguello away. 0:0
0:54 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jofre. 0:0
01:00 OH! Jofre landed the big hook flush! 0:4
01:00 Arguello is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
01:20 Jofre retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:34 Jofre misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:4
01:36 Arguello gets in a hook to the body of Jofre. 2:4
01:48 Arguello moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
01:52 Jofre catches Arguello coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:9
01:52 Arguello looks shaken! 2:9
02:06 Jofre looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Arguello. 2:9
02:18 Jofre lands a wicked uppercut! 2:14
02:18 Arguello was shaken by that blow! 2:14
02:27 Jofre lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Arguello. 2:17
02:31 Arguello's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 2:17
02:36 Arguello slides into the corner... 2:17
02:41 Lobo warns Jofre for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:17
02:45 Lobo steps in and breaks it up. 2:17
02:58 Eder Jofre is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Arguello. 2:17
03:00 Referee Lobo steps in to break it up. 2:17
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 2:17

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Arguello and Jofre leave their corners. 0:0
0:16 That was a violent straight right by Jofre! 0:4
0:16 Arguello is gasping for air!! 0:4
0:25 Lou Duva was extremely upbeat during the break with Jofre providing some solid encouragement. 0:4
0:26 Arguello retreats into his own corner... 0:4
0:30 Jofre plods forward. 0:4
0:35 Arguello misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:4
0:47 Arguello lands a stinging jab. 4:4
01:01 Alexis Arguello works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:4
01:06 Arguello has Jofre trapped! 4:4
01:11 Arguello cranks up the hook and connects to Jofre's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:4
01:11 Jofre suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 8:4
01:20 Arguello scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 10:4
01:29 Both fighters move to ring center. 10:4
01:29 Arguello fires a jab to the body 12:4
01:55 Jofre picks off the jab thrown by Arguello. 12:4
02:04 Jofre is trapped in the corner... 12:4
02:04 Arguello tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 14:4
02:18 Arguello moves into the left corner. 14:4
02:22 Eder Jofre wings a big left hand at Arguello but the latter sidesteps the punch. 14:4
02:29 Arguello lands a vicious hook! 19:4
02:29 Jofre was stunned by that blow! 19:4
02:33 * Jofre suddenly has some big time swelling under his left eye. We don't know if it came from a punch or bumping heads but it looks nasty! 19:4
02:43 Jofre drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 19:8
02:43 Arguello is trying to regroup after those punches... 19:8
02:56 OH! Alexis Arguello landed the big hook flush! 23:8
02:56 That blow connected solidly to the head of Jofre and he is stunned! 23:8
03:00 Jofre seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 23:8
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 23:8
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. 25:9

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alexis Arguello didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Jofre'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
0:14 Arguello connects with a violent uppercut! 4:0
0:14 And Jofre's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:23 Buddy McGirt implored "The Brazilian Bombshell" to stay busy, to do more but Jofre's mind seems elsewhere. 4:0
0:29 Lobo has to pull the fighters away from each other as Arguello locks up Jofre's arms. 4:0
0:33 Arguello finally lets go of Jofre. 4:0
0:38 A short uppercut from Arguello finds the mark downstairs. 7:0
0:52 Arguello pummels Jofre, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 11:0
0:52 Jofre's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 11:0
0:57 Jofre is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 11:0
01:09 Jofre misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:0
01:12 Arguello's jab is fast and accurate. 13:0
01:34 Eder Jofre pushes Arguello then steps away from him. 13:0
01:44 Arguello fires and misses. 13:0
01:56 Jofre misses wildly with the Hook. 13:0
02:04 Lobo is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 13:0
02:12 Arguello dances gracefully across the canvas 13:0
02:20 Arguello has Jofre cornered! 13:0
02:25 And Jofre tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Alexis Arguello! 17:0
02:25 Arguello has Jofre in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 17:0
02:29 * Jofre has suddenly developed some obvious swelling under his right eye. 17:0
02:34 Arguello retreats into the far corner. 17:0
02:39 Jofre cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Arguello had his elbows tucked in nicely. 17:0
02:46 Jofre takes a hard combination from Arguello 22:0
02:46 What a devastating shot, Jofre looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 22:0
02:50 The swelling around Eder Jofre's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 22:0
02:54 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 22:0
02:54 Jofre eats a sizzling hook from Arguello that has him backing up! 25:0
02:54 Arguello stunned Jofre with that last shot and Arguello's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 25:0
03:00 Arguello is off target with that cross. 25:0
03:00 There's the bell. Arguello wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 9 is history. 25:2

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Eder Jofre got some great advice from Buddy McGirt between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Jofre is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jofre still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Jofre keeps looking to get inside on Arguello 0:0
0:13 Jofre is running out of gas... 0:0
0:26 Eder Jofre charges Arguello trying to get inside 0:0
0:31 Arguello pushes Eder Jofre away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:35 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Arguello is coming out on top. 3:2
0:40 Jofre's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 3:2
0:45 Jofre is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:2
0:53 Jofre tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Arguello blocks it. 3:2
01:04 Jofre sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 3:5
01:15 Arguello blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 6:5
01:27 Jofre pins Arguello in the corner! 6:5
01:27 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Jofre lands the right hand. 6:7
01:31 Look for Jofre to start to target Arguello's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 6:7
01:37 Jofre backs into a neutral corner. 6:7
01:41 There's a hard shot off the top of Jofre's head! 10:7
01:41 Jofre staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 10:7
01:55 Arguello voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 10:7
02:05 Arguello is circling his opponent. 10:7
02:13 The action slows for the moment. 10:7
02:16 Jofre retreats into the upper corner. 10:7
02:21 Alexis Arguello wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jofre's defense. 10:7
02:33 Jofre whiffs with the cross. 10:7
02:49 Jofre can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:7
02:56 Arguello lands a solid cross! 14:7
02:56 Jofre is reeling.. 14:7
03:00 Jofre is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 14:7
03:00 Arguello appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:7
03:00 Round 10 ends with the sound of the bell. 16:8

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jofre's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jofre's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Jofre shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Arguello flush! 0:4
0:11 Arguello is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:4
0:16 The swelling around Arguello's left eye is worsening. 0:4
0:20 Jofre received a pep talk from Buddy McGirt before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:4
0:44 Arguello tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:4
0:50 Jofre throws a crushing right to Arguello's jaw! 0:8
0:50 Arguello looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:8
0:59 Arguello is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:8
01:07 Arguello does a great job of moving as Jofre tries to work inside. 0:8
01:09 Arguello lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 2:8
01:24 Jofre lets his hands go inside, but Arguello protects his body well. 2:8
01:26 Arguello moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:8
01:43 Jofre muscles his way inside. 4:8
01:48 Alexis Arguello pins Jofre in the corner! 4:8
01:48 Arguello lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Eder Jofre on the end of that punch. 6:8
02:02 Jofre has freed himself from Arguello. They move quickly to ring center. 6:8
02:09 Arguello slides into his own corner... 6:8
02:14 Jofre just landed a three punch combo! 6:12
02:14 Arguello appears shaken by those punches! 6:12
02:18 There appears to be increased swelling under Arguello's left eye. 6:12
02:30 "The Brazilian Bombshell" doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Arguello's head? 6:16
02:30 Arguello seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:16
02:35 Arguello is starting to suck wind... 6:16
02:40 Eder Jofre lands consecutive blows to Arguello's midsection. 6:18
02:54 Jofre throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Arguello but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:18
02:56 Arguello throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:18
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 11. 8:20

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
0:06 Arguello'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 Jofre'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 Alexis Arguello ducks into an uppercut from Jofre. 0:2
0:17 Buddy McGirt was really animated in Jofre's corner and Jofre was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:22 Jofre scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:6
0:22 Arguello is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:6
0:34 Jofre lands a nice cross but Arguello turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:8
0:39 There has to be something done about the swelling around Arguello's left eye as it continues to worsen. 0:8
0:43 Alexis Arguello flicks a jab to Jofre's stomach 2:8
0:55 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:8
0:58 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:8
01:02 Jofre misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:8
01:10 Both men look to measure one another. 2:8
01:17 Jofre lands a strong cross! 2:12
01:17 Jofre just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:12
01:29 Jofre slides into a neutral corner... 2:12
01:33 Arguello has his arms wrapped around Jofre... Now they separate. 2:12
01:38 Referee Lobo separates the two... 2:12
01:42 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:12
01:46 Alexis Arguello has Jofre pinned! 2:12
01:50 Look out! That was a straight right by Arguello! 7:12
01:50 Jofre seems to have been hurt by that punch! 7:12
01:55 It seems every shot Jofre takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 7:12
02:04 Arguello just misses with a huge shot as Jofre chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:12
02:19 Arguello clamps Jofre's arms to his side and holds on until Lobo breaks the hold. 7:12
02:28 Jofre pushes Arguello away. 7:12
02:37 Arguello misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:12
02:44 Jofre just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:16
02:44 Arguello was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:16
02:57 Jofre backs into a neutral corner. 7:16
03:00 Arguello tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:16
03:00 It looks like Arguello has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:16
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 12. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 7:16

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jofre's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Arguello has some spring in his step here in the 13th round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Jofre'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 Arguello scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Jofre. 2:0
0:25 Jofre is holding on to Arguello. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
0:29 Now they break clean. 2:0
0:56 Oh!!! Jofre unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:4
0:56 Arguello is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:4
01:01 Arguello's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:4
01:06 Jofre traps Arguello in the corner! 2:4
01:10 Arguello smothers Jofre's attack as Jofre tries to get off some shots inside. 2:4
01:17 Arguello landed a sharp combination that rocked Jofre back on his heels! 6:4
01:17 Jofre is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 6:4
01:22 The increased swelling around the right eye of Jofre is fast becoming a hindurance. 6:4
01:33 Jofre has Arguello trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:4
01:38 Jofre misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:4
01:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:4
01:51 Jofre traps Arguello in the corner! 6:4
01:55 Jofre wraps up Arguello... Neither fighter will break... 6:4
02:00 Lobo separates the two... 6:4
02:04 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:4
02:13 Alexis Arguello usues his legs to avoid Jofre's punches. 6:4
02:20 Arguello scores with a winging right! Jofre's head snapped back violently with that punch! 10:4
02:20 Jofre was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 10:4
02:34 Jofre grabs Arguello again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 10:4
02:38 Lobo has to separate the two... 10:4
02:43 The action slows for the moment. 10:4
02:51 There's a straight right by Jofre! 10:8
02:51 Arguello is reeling after that shot! 10:8
03:00 Alexis Arguello pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 10:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 13, forcing Lobo to step in. 12:7

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:08 Arguello'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 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Jofre's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Jofre's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:23 Lobo is shouting at Jofre to break! 0:0
0:28 Eder Jofre's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:33 Arguello gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Jofre. 3:0
0:50 Arguello seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:0
0:54 A sizzling cross from Jofre finds it's mark. 3:3
0:59 The swelling under Arguello'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. 3:3
01:07 Jofre backs into his own corner... 3:3
01:11 Arguello tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:3
01:18 Jofre scores with a tremendous left! 3:7
01:18 Alexis Arguello appears to be stunned! 3:7
01:18 * Jofre's last punch snapped back the head of Arguello. And it looks like it has also drawn blood! 3:8
01:18 * Arguello keeps wiping the blood from under his right eye with his glove. The cut shouldn't be bothering him that much. 3:8
01:22 Both fighters look fatigued... 3:8
01:35 Jofre lands a crushing uppercut! 3:12
01:35 Arguello is reeling.. 3:12
01:39 Arguello's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Jofre. 3:12
01:44 Alexis Arguello is staying at the center of the ring. 3:12
01:44 Jofre takes a hard cross to the chin from Arguello. 6:12
01:48 The swelling under Jofre's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:12
01:58 Jofre lands a solid cross! 6:16
01:58 Arguello appears to have been staggered by that punch... 6:16
02:13 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 6:16
02:17 Lobo separates the two fighters. 6:16
02:30 Jofre is clinching... 6:16
02:35 Arguello tries to get free... Here comes Lobo to break them up... 6:16
02:40 Jofre plants a vicious hook under Arguello's rib cage. 6:19
02:53 Arguello is trapped in his own corner... 6:19
02:57 Arguello does a great job of moving as Jofre tries to work inside. 6:19
03:00 Arguello seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:19
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:18

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 swelling on the face of Arguello is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Jofre is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Eder Jofre still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Jofre tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Arguello blocks it. 0:0
0:19 Arguello scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 2:0
0:33 Jofre clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:0
0:42 Jofre uses his shoulder to force Arguello out of the clinch. 2:0
0:50 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Alexis Arguello can land a solid one. 4:0
0:59 Arguello scores with a quick one-two to Jofre's midsection 6:0
01:08 Alexis Arguello has Eder Jofre trapped in the near neutral corner... 6:0
01:13 Arguello lets his hands go inside, but Jofre protects his body well. 6:0
01:20 Jofre lands a solid cross! 6:4
01:20 Arguello is suddenly in trouble! 6:4
01:24 Arguello's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:4
01:35 Jofre really buried that punch into Arguello's ribs. 6:8
01:35 That series of punches rocked Arguello and he looks to be in trouble. 6:8
01:49 Arguello just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jofre with a sharp combination! 11:8
01:49 Those shots all landed square and Jofre felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 11:8
01:54 There has to be something done about the swelling around Jofre's right eye as it continues to worsen. 11:8
02:03 Arguello throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 14:8
02:07 Jofre is now dealing with the effects of increased swelling around the eyes. He's going to start taking more punches because he just won't be able to see them coming from either side. 14:8
02:12 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 14:8
02:15 Arguello goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 16:8
02:33 Arguello back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Jofre. 16:8
02:37 The action is back at ring center. 16:8
02:37 Arguello has those hands working like pistons as he pummels Jofre with a series of clean hard shots to the head! 19:8
02:55 Arguello has Jofre trapped! 19:8
02:59 Arguello fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 19:8
03:00 Arguello appears to have this fight under control. 19:8
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 21:7

Fight Result

Let's go to Johnny Addie for the call...

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

Raul Nieves, Mexico scores the bout 143 to 141 for Alexis Arguello

Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even

Wally Snowball, South Africa scores the bout 143 to 142 for...

...Alexis Arguello

The winner and new IBO junior lightweight champion by majority decision is Alexis Arguello!


Score Cards

Raul Nieves Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 143
Eder Jofre 8 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 141

Wally Snowball Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 143
Eder Jofre 8 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 142

Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 142
Eder Jofre 8 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 30 29 27 27 30 27 27 30 30 30 27 28 29 27 30 428
Eder Jofre 24 29 30 30 27 30 30 27 27 27 30 29 28 30 27 425


Statistics
Categories Alexis Arguello Eder Jofre
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 3.73 3.93
Hooks / Round 5.20 4.67
Crosses / Round 6.60 5.80
Combinations / Round 5.40 2.87
Uppercuts / Round 3.47 3.07


Punches Landed / Round 24.40 20.33
Punches Missed / Round 47.73 41.00


Punching Accuracy 33.8% 33.2%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 2


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


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


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0


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


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 8 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 2


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Main Event
Joe Frazier vs Thomas Hearns

Fight info: Sunnyside Gardens, New York, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Johnny Callas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manuel Arroyo (Colombia), Gale Van Hoy (United States) and Terry O'Connor (England), 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, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Frazier - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
In the blue corner: Thomas Hearns - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Joe Souza

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:10 Frazier scores with a damaging cross. 3:0
0:19 Frazier likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Hearns's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 5:0
0:28 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 5:0
0:31 As high as Hearns is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Frazier takes advantage of it. 5:0
0:40 Hearns feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 5:0
0:44 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:0
0:52 Frazier ambles toward Hearns. 5:0
01:04 Frazier 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! 9:0
01:04 Frazier has Hearns in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:0
01:16 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 9:0
01:24 Hearns ties up Frazier. 9:0
01:28 Referee Callas separates the two... 9:0
01:41 Hearns works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:0
01:58 Frazier misses with that hook. 9:0
02:00 Hearns is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 9:3
02:13 Joe Frazier lands a wicked combination! 13:3
02:13 Hearns appears shaken by those punches! 13:3
02:23 Hearns has Frazier blocked in! 13:3
02:27 Hearns is clinching... Joe Frazier is trying to free his gloves... They are under Hearns's arms... 13:3
02:36 The Referee breaks it up... 13:3
02:41 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 13:3
02:51 That was a violent straight right by Thomas Hearns! 13:7
02:51 Frazier looks shaken! 13:7
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 15:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Callas motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Hearns fires and misses. 0:0
0:36 Hearns scores with a tremendous left! 0:4
0:36 Frazier is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:57 Hearns lands a hard hook! 0:8
0:57 Frazier is gasping for air!! 0:8
01:09 Frazier lands two hard body shots that made Hearns grunt. 3:8
01:28 Hearns just comes up short with the combination. 3:8
01:31 Frazier lands the lead cross. 5:8
01:43 Hearns pins Frazier in the corner! 5:8
01:48 Hearns misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:8
01:50 Frazier wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 7:8
02:04 Hearns and Frazier are in a clinch, Callas hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:8
02:08 Hearns finally lets go of Frazier. 7:8
02:17 Frazier takes a heavy hook downstairs. 7:12
02:17 Frazier is reeling.. 7:12
02:26 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 7:12
02:31 Hearns fires a left hand that Frazier takes high on the shoulder. 7:12
02:41 Thomas Hearns retreats into a neutral corner. 7:12
02:46 Joe Frazier landed a sharp combination that rocked Hearns back on his heels! 12:12
02:46 Hearns's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 12:12
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 12:12

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Hearns feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:12 Hearns lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:12 That shot landed square and Frazier felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:22 Hearns scores with a hook to the side of the head. 0:6
0:35 Look out! That was a straight right by Joe Frazier! 4:6
0:35 Hearns is reeling after that shot! 4:6
0:51 Hearns is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:6
0:54 Hearns traps Frazier in the corner! 4:6
0:58 Hearns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Frazier. 4:6
01:10 Frazier has his arms wrapped around Hearns... Now they separate. 4:6
01:14 Hearns works his way free! 4:6
01:19 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:6
01:27 Frazier frees himself from Hearns's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:6
01:43 These guys are really going at it but Frazier looks to be getting the worse of it. 6:9
02:05 Hearns drops the right hand flush on Frazier's chin! 6:13
02:05 Frazier is staggered... 6:13
02:14 Hearns doesn't have to look for Frazier this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:13
02:17 Frazier slides into his own corner... 6:13
02:22 Hearns shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Frazier. 6:13
02:29 Hearns has Joe Frazier pinned! 6:13
02:33 Hearns tries to drop the right hand over the top but Frazier ducks under it. 6:13
02:36 Frazier turns on the hook and drives it home under Hearns's elbows. 9:13
02:53 Hearns slides along the far ropes. 9:13
03:00 Hearns connects with a violent cross! 9:17
03:00 That shot buckled Frazier's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 9:17
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 10:18

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Jack DeForrest seemed to pump up Frazier between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Hearns is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:10 Hearns picks off the jab thrown by Joe Frazier. 0:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:18 Hearns slides into the corner... 0:0
0:22 Frazier plods forward. 0:0
0:27 Frazier scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Hearns. 3:0
0:41 Frazier throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:0
0:47 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 3:0
0:51 Hearns takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 5:0
01:05 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:0
01:10 Callas breaks them up... 5:0
01:19 Frazier lands a vicious cross! 9:0
01:19 Hearns's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:0
01:31 Frazier shoots the jab into the chest of Hearns. 11:0
01:45 It's a sweet uppercut by Frazier! He snapped Hearns's head straight back with that punch! 15:0
01:45 That blast sent Hearns reeling into the ropes! 15:0
01:49 * There's some angry swelling now around the right eye of Hearns. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 15:0
01:56 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 15:0
02:00 Joe Frazier works his way in and leans on Hearns. 15:0
02:13 Frazier looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 15:0
02:15 Hearns fires a punishing jab into the face of Joe Frazier. He wasn't probing with that punch. 15:3
02:25 Hearns retreats into the lower corner. 15:3
02:29 Frazier lands a solid uppercut! 20:3
02:29 Frazier just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 20:3
02:42 Frazier pummels Hearns, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 24:3
02:42 Frazier has Hearns hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 24:3
02:47 Hearns's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 24:3
02:51 Frazier lands a jab to Hearns's midsection 26:3
02:51 Frazier wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 26:3
02:55 * Hearns's corner has seen enough and they have thrown in the towell!! Callas is waving it off and Frazier is the winner by TKO in the 4th round!! 26:3

Fight Result

Here's Howard Leigh with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:56 mark in Round 4 is...

Joe Frazier!


Score Cards

Manuel Arroyo Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Frazier 10 10 9 29
Thomas Hearns 9 10 10 29

Gale Van Hoy Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Frazier 10 10 9 29
Thomas Hearns 9 10 10 29

Terry O'Connor Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Frazier 10 10 9 29
Thomas Hearns 9 10 10 29

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Frazier 30 30 27 87
Thomas Hearns 27 30 30 87


Statistics
Categories Joe Frazier Thomas Hearns
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.00 5.00
Hooks / Round 9.00 2.25
Crosses / Round 4.75 4.25
Combinations / Round 5.25 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 6.25 2.00


Punches Landed / Round 30.25 17.50
Punches Missed / Round 20.00 43.00


Punching Accuracy 60.2% 28.9%


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


No cuts occured


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


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