Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Joe Louis Mike Tyson 1-1 2 TKO 8 12
Preliminary 1 Ezzard Charles Julio Cesar Chavez 1-1 1 UD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Harry Greb Stanley Ketchel 1-1 2 UD 12 12
Support Bout Eder Jofre Mickey Walker 1-1 1 KO 10 12
Co-Feature Rocky Marciano Ricardo Lopez 3-2 1 UD 12 12
Main Event Henry Armstrong Joe Gans 1-1 2 MD 12 12
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
#4# event 28 8-14
Re: #4# event 28 8-14
Opening Bout
Joe Louis vs Mike Tyson
Fight info: Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Robert Ferrara, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gustavo Padilla (Panama), Levi Martinez (United States) and Vince Delgado (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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 Louis - Record: 2-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Mike Tyson - Record: 2-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:17 Louis lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:17 Tyson was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:33 Oh!!! Joe Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:0
0:33 Tyson looks stunned! 8:0
0:47 Tyson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:0
0:58 Tyson brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 8:0
01:09 Ferrara has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tyson locks up Louis's arms. 8:0
01:13 Tyson shoves Louis away. 8:0
01:18 Louis moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:0
01:39 Louis and Tyson are in a clinch, Ferrara hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:0
01:43 Tyson works his way free! 10:0
01:49 Louis is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 10:0
01:53 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 10:0
02:01 Tyson fires a shot, but it glances off Louis's shoulder. 10:0
02:13 Louis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tyson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:0
02:20 That was a violent straight right by Mike Tyson! 10:4
02:20 Louis is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:4
02:38 Tyson pushes Louis then steps away from him. 10:4
02:49 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 10:4
02:54 Louis backs away and hitches up his trunks. 10:4
02:57 Tyson is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 10:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 9:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Joe Louis scores with a brutal hook to the head. 3:0
0:17 Tyson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Gallagher's instructions work. 3:0
0:22 Louis just can't find the range with that cross. 3:0
0:28 Tyson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Louis back on his heels! 3:5
0:28 Louis appears to have been staggered by that punch... 3:5
0:41 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 3:5
0:44 Louis finds a home for his jab, keeping Tyson at bay. 5:5
01:01 Louis picks off the hook by Tyson. 5:5
01:04 Louis's finds a home on Tyson's jaw. 7:5
01:20 Louis is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 7:5
01:25 Louis lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Tyson's midsection. 9:5
01:42 Louis lands a wicked cross! 13:5
01:42 Tyson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 13:5
01:56 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tyson flush! 17:5
01:56 Tyson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 17:5
02:15 Tyson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 17:5
02:27 Louis lands a solid hook! 21:5
02:27 Tyson is clutching his side! 21:5
02:43 Tyson ties up Joe Louis. 21:5
02:48 Ferrara moves them apart. 21:5
02:58 Louis does a great job of moving as Mike Tyson tries to work inside. 21:5
03:00 There's the bell. Louis wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 23:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:16 Tyson catches Louis coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:16 Louis looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:31 Louis throws a flurry of punches but Tyson either blocks or slips them. 0:4
0:43 Tyson grabs Louis. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:55 Ferrara separates the two... 0:4
01:00 Tyson lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Louis back on his heels. 0:7
01:17 Mike Tyson is trying to free his gloves from under Louis's gloves. 0:7
01:26 Louis pushes Mike Tyson away. 0:7
01:30 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:7
01:39 Louis will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:7
01:43 Ferrara has to break the clinch. 0:7
01:52 Louis wraps up Tyson. 0:7
01:57 Now they break clean. 0:7
02:01 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:7
02:11 Louis wallops Tyson with a cross to the liver! 3:7
02:27 Tyson is off target with that combination. 3:7
02:38 Louis moves to the center of the Ring taunting Tyson with his hands by his sides. 3:7
02:43 Tyson and Louis are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Tyson having the edge. 5:10
02:58 Louis traps Tyson in the corner! 5:10
02:58 Louis flicks a jab to Tyson's stomach 7:10
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Louis's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 7:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Louis lets his hands go inside, but Tyson protects his body well. 0:0
0:19 Tyson really buried that punch into Louis's ribs. 0:5
0:19 That series of punches rocked Louis and he looks to be in trouble. 0:5
0:24 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:5
0:34 Louis is trapped in the corner... 0:5
0:39 Tyson is clinching... Louis is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tyson's arms... 0:5
0:43 Referee Ferrara steps in to break it up. 0:5
0:49 The fighters are at ring center... 0:5
0:49 That jab from Tyson stopped Louis in his tracks. 0:8
01:09 Tyson lands a crushing uppercut! 0:13
01:09 That punch may have stunned Louis momentarily. 0:13
01:28 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:13
01:31 Tyson traps Louis in the corner! 0:13
01:36 Tyson ambles toward Louis. 0:13
01:47 Tyson shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:15
01:56 Louis has Tyson pinned! 0:15
01:56 A cross to body by Louis gets through. 2:15
02:05 Tyson doesn't have to look for Joe Louis this round. He is right there in front of him. 2:15
02:11 Louis is blocked in his own corner... 2:15
02:11 Both fighters let their hands go with Tyson coming out on top in that melee. 4:18
02:27 Tyson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:22
02:27 Louis is gasping for air!! 4:22
02:44 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:22
02:48 Louis and Tyson each take a step back. 4:22
02:58 Mike Tyson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Louis's punches in close. 4:22
03:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 4:22
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Gallagher was extremely upbeat during the break with Tyson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:14 Watch Louis move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Tyson off balance. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Louis is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:30 Louis's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:34 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:38 Tyson is holding on to Louis. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:47 Ferrara has to break them apart. 0:0
0:57 Louis can't score with short uppercut inside. Tyson got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
01:14 That punch actually went behind Tyson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 0:0
01:26 Tyson is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
01:33 Tyson backs into the right corner. 0:0
01:37 Louis lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
01:37 Tyson appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
02:06 Louis misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 6:0
02:22 Louis is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Tyson's defense. 6:0
02:27 Tyson retreats into his own corner... 6:0
02:32 Louis wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tyson's defense. 6:0
02:43 Tyson ties up Louis... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 6:0
02:52 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 6:0
03:00 Louis is flicking the jab, trying to keep Tyson at long range. 6:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:18 Louis lands a crushing hook! 5:0
0:18 Tyson looks shaken! 5:0
0:23 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 5:0
0:27 Tommy Gallagher was really animated in Mike Tyson's corner and Tyson was nodding in agreement. 5:0
0:36 Louis lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 7:0
0:36 Louis wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Tyson away! 7:0
0:53 Louis is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Tyson. 7:0
0:57 Louis lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 9:0
0:57 That last punch by Joe Louis just turned Tyson's legs to Jell-O! Mike Tyson did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Louis moves in for the kill. 9:0
01:14 Louis is not known for mixing it up inside, but he did land a solid uppercut to the body right there. 12:0
01:14 Louis won't want to let Mike Tyson off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 12:0
01:23 That was a reckless uppercut from Louis but it still manages to score cleanly. 15:0
01:23 Tyson has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Louis needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 15:0
01:28 Tyson now has some bruising under his left eye. 15:0
01:36 Louis lands a strong hook! 19:0
01:36 Tyson is reeling.. 19:0
01:46 Louis has Mike Tyson trapped! 19:0
01:50 Tyson comes in low. Joe Louis puts a headlock on him. Ferrara knocks Louis's arm off Tyson's head. 19:0
02:02 The fighters separate after a clinch. 19:0
02:07 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 19:0
02:14 Louis 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. 19:0
02:24 Tyson scores downstairs with a hard cross. 19:3
02:37 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 19:3
02:40 Tyson catches Louis with a short, powerful hook to the head as Louis tried to move inside. That punch stopped Louis in his tracks! 19:6
02:52 Louis backs into his own corner... 19:6
02:57 Louis tries to muscle inside but Mike Tyson clinches him. 19:6
03:00 Ferrara separates them. 19:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 6. 19:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:19 Louis is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:28 Louis is giving Tyson a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:33 Ferrara is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:0
0:35 Louis splits Tyson's gloves with an uppercut. 2:0
0:56 A perfect right cross from Louis stops Tyson dead in his tracks! 5:0
01:16 There's a straight right by Joe Louis! 9:0
01:16 Tyson looks shaken! 9:0
01:21 The swelling under Tyson's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 9:0
01:25 Tyson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 9:0
01:29 The cross scores for Louis. He needs to throw that punch more often. 11:0
01:49 Tyson pummels Louis, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 11:5
01:49 Louis seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 11:5
02:01 Tyson has Louis cornered! 11:5
02:05 Joe Louis takes a heavy combination downstairs. 11:9
02:05 Louis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 11:9
02:18 Louis throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 13:9
02:35 Louis has freed himself from Tyson. They move quickly to ring center. 13:9
02:52 Tyson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 13:9
02:54 Louis flicks a lead right to the head of Tyson. 15:9
03:00 Louis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:9
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 16:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 8. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tyson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tyson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:15 Mike Tyson lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:15 Louis suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:24 Whatever Tom Yankello said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tyson has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:4
0:30 Louis is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:4
0:39 Tyson lands a hard uppercut! 0:8
0:39 Tyson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:8
0:59 Louis is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Tyson attempts to move inside on him. 0:8
01:11 Tyson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:13
01:11 Louis is hurt! 0:13
01:25 Louis just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:17
01:25 Joe Louis is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:17
01:34 Tyson lets his hands go, but Louis answers right back. 2:19
01:39 Tyson is starting to fatigue... 2:19
01:49 Tyson works his way in and leans on Louis... 2:19
02:01 Ferrara separates the two... 2:19
02:10 Mike Tyson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Louis's head? 2:24
02:10 And Louis's in big trouble now! 2:24
02:24 Tyson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Louis a decent target to shoot for. 2:24
02:28 Louis slides into the corner... 2:24
02:33 Louis takes a hard combination from Tyson 2:29
02:33 Louis's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:29
02:47 Tyson connects with a violent combination! 2:33
02:47 Louis appears shaken by those punches! 2:33
02:51 * Tyson is just pouring it on now!Ferrara pulls Tyson off of Louis and he's stopping the fight!! Tyson is the winner by TKO here in the 8th round! 2:33
Fight Result
Jim Fitzgerald has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:52 mark in Round 8 is...
Mike Tyson!
Score Cards
Gustavo Padilla Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 68
Mike Tyson 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 65
Levi Martinez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 66
Mike Tyson 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 67
Vince Delgado Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 68
Mike Tyson 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 65
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 29 30 27 27 29 30 30 202
Mike Tyson 28 27 30 30 28 27 27 197
Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Mike Tyson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.50 4.00
Hooks / Round 4.13 3.25
Crosses / Round 4.25 3.00
Combinations / Round 4.38 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.75 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 23.00 17.25
Punches Missed / Round 21.88 16.75
Punching Accuracy 51.3% 50.7%
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 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 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
Joe Louis vs Mike Tyson
Fight info: Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Robert Ferrara, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gustavo Padilla (Panama), Levi Martinez (United States) and Vince Delgado (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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 Louis - Record: 2-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Mike Tyson - Record: 2-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:17 Louis lands a hard hook! 4:0
0:17 Tyson was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:33 Oh!!! Joe Louis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:0
0:33 Tyson looks stunned! 8:0
0:47 Tyson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:0
0:58 Tyson brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 8:0
01:09 Ferrara has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tyson locks up Louis's arms. 8:0
01:13 Tyson shoves Louis away. 8:0
01:18 Louis moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:0
01:39 Louis and Tyson are in a clinch, Ferrara hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:0
01:43 Tyson works his way free! 10:0
01:49 Louis is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 10:0
01:53 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 10:0
02:01 Tyson fires a shot, but it glances off Louis's shoulder. 10:0
02:13 Louis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tyson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:0
02:20 That was a violent straight right by Mike Tyson! 10:4
02:20 Louis is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:4
02:38 Tyson pushes Louis then steps away from him. 10:4
02:49 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 10:4
02:54 Louis backs away and hitches up his trunks. 10:4
02:57 Tyson is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 10:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 9:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Joe Louis scores with a brutal hook to the head. 3:0
0:17 Tyson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Gallagher's instructions work. 3:0
0:22 Louis just can't find the range with that cross. 3:0
0:28 Tyson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Louis back on his heels! 3:5
0:28 Louis appears to have been staggered by that punch... 3:5
0:41 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 3:5
0:44 Louis finds a home for his jab, keeping Tyson at bay. 5:5
01:01 Louis picks off the hook by Tyson. 5:5
01:04 Louis's finds a home on Tyson's jaw. 7:5
01:20 Louis is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 7:5
01:25 Louis lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Tyson's midsection. 9:5
01:42 Louis lands a wicked cross! 13:5
01:42 Tyson is dazed and he is in trouble!! 13:5
01:56 Louis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tyson flush! 17:5
01:56 Tyson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 17:5
02:15 Tyson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 17:5
02:27 Louis lands a solid hook! 21:5
02:27 Tyson is clutching his side! 21:5
02:43 Tyson ties up Joe Louis. 21:5
02:48 Ferrara moves them apart. 21:5
02:58 Louis does a great job of moving as Mike Tyson tries to work inside. 21:5
03:00 There's the bell. Louis wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 23:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Louis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:16 Tyson catches Louis coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:16 Louis looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:31 Louis throws a flurry of punches but Tyson either blocks or slips them. 0:4
0:43 Tyson grabs Louis. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:55 Ferrara separates the two... 0:4
01:00 Tyson lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Louis back on his heels. 0:7
01:17 Mike Tyson is trying to free his gloves from under Louis's gloves. 0:7
01:26 Louis pushes Mike Tyson away. 0:7
01:30 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:7
01:39 Louis will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:7
01:43 Ferrara has to break the clinch. 0:7
01:52 Louis wraps up Tyson. 0:7
01:57 Now they break clean. 0:7
02:01 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:7
02:11 Louis wallops Tyson with a cross to the liver! 3:7
02:27 Tyson is off target with that combination. 3:7
02:38 Louis moves to the center of the Ring taunting Tyson with his hands by his sides. 3:7
02:43 Tyson and Louis are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Tyson having the edge. 5:10
02:58 Louis traps Tyson in the corner! 5:10
02:58 Louis flicks a jab to Tyson's stomach 7:10
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Louis's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 7:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Louis lets his hands go inside, but Tyson protects his body well. 0:0
0:19 Tyson really buried that punch into Louis's ribs. 0:5
0:19 That series of punches rocked Louis and he looks to be in trouble. 0:5
0:24 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:5
0:34 Louis is trapped in the corner... 0:5
0:39 Tyson is clinching... Louis is trying to free his gloves... They are under Tyson's arms... 0:5
0:43 Referee Ferrara steps in to break it up. 0:5
0:49 The fighters are at ring center... 0:5
0:49 That jab from Tyson stopped Louis in his tracks. 0:8
01:09 Tyson lands a crushing uppercut! 0:13
01:09 That punch may have stunned Louis momentarily. 0:13
01:28 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:13
01:31 Tyson traps Louis in the corner! 0:13
01:36 Tyson ambles toward Louis. 0:13
01:47 Tyson shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:15
01:56 Louis has Tyson pinned! 0:15
01:56 A cross to body by Louis gets through. 2:15
02:05 Tyson doesn't have to look for Joe Louis this round. He is right there in front of him. 2:15
02:11 Louis is blocked in his own corner... 2:15
02:11 Both fighters let their hands go with Tyson coming out on top in that melee. 4:18
02:27 Tyson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:22
02:27 Louis is gasping for air!! 4:22
02:44 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:22
02:48 Louis and Tyson each take a step back. 4:22
02:58 Mike Tyson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Louis's punches in close. 4:22
03:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 4:22
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Gallagher was extremely upbeat during the break with Tyson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:14 Watch Louis move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Tyson off balance. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Louis is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:30 Louis's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:34 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:38 Tyson is holding on to Louis. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:47 Ferrara has to break them apart. 0:0
0:57 Louis can't score with short uppercut inside. Tyson got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
01:03 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
01:14 That punch actually went behind Tyson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Louis. 0:0
01:26 Tyson is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
01:33 Tyson backs into the right corner. 0:0
01:37 Louis lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
01:37 Tyson appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
02:06 Louis misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 6:0
02:22 Louis is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Tyson's defense. 6:0
02:27 Tyson retreats into his own corner... 6:0
02:32 Louis wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tyson's defense. 6:0
02:43 Tyson ties up Louis... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 6:0
02:52 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 6:0
03:00 Louis is flicking the jab, trying to keep Tyson at long range. 6:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:18 Louis lands a crushing hook! 5:0
0:18 Tyson looks shaken! 5:0
0:23 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 5:0
0:27 Tommy Gallagher was really animated in Mike Tyson's corner and Tyson was nodding in agreement. 5:0
0:36 Louis lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 7:0
0:36 Louis wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Tyson away! 7:0
0:53 Louis is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Tyson. 7:0
0:57 Louis lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 9:0
0:57 That last punch by Joe Louis just turned Tyson's legs to Jell-O! Mike Tyson did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Louis moves in for the kill. 9:0
01:14 Louis is not known for mixing it up inside, but he did land a solid uppercut to the body right there. 12:0
01:14 Louis won't want to let Mike Tyson off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 12:0
01:23 That was a reckless uppercut from Louis but it still manages to score cleanly. 15:0
01:23 Tyson has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Louis needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 15:0
01:28 Tyson now has some bruising under his left eye. 15:0
01:36 Louis lands a strong hook! 19:0
01:36 Tyson is reeling.. 19:0
01:46 Louis has Mike Tyson trapped! 19:0
01:50 Tyson comes in low. Joe Louis puts a headlock on him. Ferrara knocks Louis's arm off Tyson's head. 19:0
02:02 The fighters separate after a clinch. 19:0
02:07 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 19:0
02:14 Louis 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. 19:0
02:24 Tyson scores downstairs with a hard cross. 19:3
02:37 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 19:3
02:40 Tyson catches Louis with a short, powerful hook to the head as Louis tried to move inside. That punch stopped Louis in his tracks! 19:6
02:52 Louis backs into his own corner... 19:6
02:57 Louis tries to muscle inside but Mike Tyson clinches him. 19:6
03:00 Ferrara separates them. 19:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 6. 19:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:19 Louis is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:28 Louis is giving Tyson a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:33 Ferrara is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:0
0:35 Louis splits Tyson's gloves with an uppercut. 2:0
0:56 A perfect right cross from Louis stops Tyson dead in his tracks! 5:0
01:16 There's a straight right by Joe Louis! 9:0
01:16 Tyson looks shaken! 9:0
01:21 The swelling under Tyson's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 9:0
01:25 Tyson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 9:0
01:29 The cross scores for Louis. He needs to throw that punch more often. 11:0
01:49 Tyson pummels Louis, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 11:5
01:49 Louis seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 11:5
02:01 Tyson has Louis cornered! 11:5
02:05 Joe Louis takes a heavy combination downstairs. 11:9
02:05 Louis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 11:9
02:18 Louis throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 13:9
02:35 Louis has freed himself from Tyson. They move quickly to ring center. 13:9
02:52 Tyson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 13:9
02:54 Louis flicks a lead right to the head of Tyson. 15:9
03:00 Louis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:9
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 16:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 8. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tyson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tyson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:15 Mike Tyson lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:15 Louis suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:24 Whatever Tom Yankello said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tyson has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:4
0:30 Louis is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:4
0:39 Tyson lands a hard uppercut! 0:8
0:39 Tyson just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:8
0:59 Louis is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Tyson attempts to move inside on him. 0:8
01:11 Tyson scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:13
01:11 Louis is hurt! 0:13
01:25 Louis just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:17
01:25 Joe Louis is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:17
01:34 Tyson lets his hands go, but Louis answers right back. 2:19
01:39 Tyson is starting to fatigue... 2:19
01:49 Tyson works his way in and leans on Louis... 2:19
02:01 Ferrara separates the two... 2:19
02:10 Mike Tyson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Louis's head? 2:24
02:10 And Louis's in big trouble now! 2:24
02:24 Tyson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Louis a decent target to shoot for. 2:24
02:28 Louis slides into the corner... 2:24
02:33 Louis takes a hard combination from Tyson 2:29
02:33 Louis's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:29
02:47 Tyson connects with a violent combination! 2:33
02:47 Louis appears shaken by those punches! 2:33
02:51 * Tyson is just pouring it on now!Ferrara pulls Tyson off of Louis and he's stopping the fight!! Tyson is the winner by TKO here in the 8th round! 2:33
Fight Result
Jim Fitzgerald has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:52 mark in Round 8 is...
Mike Tyson!
Score Cards
Gustavo Padilla Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 68
Mike Tyson 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 65
Levi Martinez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 66
Mike Tyson 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 67
Vince Delgado Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 68
Mike Tyson 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 65
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Louis 29 30 27 27 29 30 30 202
Mike Tyson 28 27 30 30 28 27 27 197
Statistics
Categories Joe Louis Mike Tyson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.50 4.00
Hooks / Round 4.13 3.25
Crosses / Round 4.25 3.00
Combinations / Round 4.38 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.75 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 23.00 17.25
Punches Missed / Round 21.88 16.75
Punching Accuracy 51.3% 50.7%
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 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 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
Re: #4# event 28 8-14
Preliminary 1
Ezzard Charles vs Julio Cesar Chavez
Fight info: Olympia Athletic Club, New York, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is <Generic>, the bout will be scored by three judges: Omar Minton (Mexico), Moo-Hong Moon (South Korea) and Eric Fetzer (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: 2-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 1-3-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joey Fariello - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jay Referson gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Charles scores with a tremendous left! 4:0
0:16 And Chavez's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:39 Charles tries to drop the right hand over the top but Chavez ducks under it. 4:0
0:46 Chavez lands a devastating uppercut! 4:4
0:46 Charles looks shaken! 4:4
01:00 Ezzard Charles cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Chavez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:4
01:12 Charles is clinching... Chavez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Charles's arms... 4:4
01:21 Referee Jay Referson separates the two... 4:4
01:30 That punch actually went behind Chavez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Charles. 4:4
01:32 Chavez scores with a glancing cross. 4:6
01:50 Charles darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:6
01:54 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Charles lands a short uppercut to the chin of Chavez. 6:6
02:19 Charles is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Chavez's defense. 6:6
02:24 Both men look to measure one another. 6:6
02:32 Charles is flicking the jab, trying to keep Chavez at long range. 6:6
02:42 Jay Referson tries to separate the boxers but Ezzard Charles has a vice-like grip on Julio Cesar Chavez. 6:6
02:47 Jay Referson breaks them up... 6:6
02:51 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:6
03:00 Charles wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Chavez's defense. 6:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Chavez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Aaron Snowell's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Charles lands a flurry to the ribs of Chavez. 2:0
0:34 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Chavez has gotten the better of the exchange. 4:3
0:53 Chavez ties up Charles. 4:3
0:57 Charles works his way free! 4:3
01:06 Chavez lands a crushing hook! 4:7
01:06 Charles staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:7
01:22 Charles lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Chavez's midsection. 6:7
01:37 Chavez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:11
01:37 Charles is reeling.. 6:11
01:50 Charles takes a heavy combination downstairs. 6:15
01:50 Charles appears shaken by those punches! 6:15
02:09 Charles wings a big left hand at Chavez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:15
02:28 Chavez tries to muscle inside but Charles clinches him. 6:15
02:37 Jay Referson separates the two... 6:15
02:44 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:15
02:53 Julio Cesar Chavez misses wildly with the Hook. 6:15
02:55 Charles wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 8:15
02:55 Chavez comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Charles leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 8:15
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Chavez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:15
03:00 Referee Jay Referson steps in to break it up. 8:15
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jay Referson motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:11 Chavez takes a hard combination from Charles 4:0
0:11 Chavez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:0
0:25 Charles fires a lead right that Chavez manages to avoid. 4:0
0:27 Chavez takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 4:3
0:47 Charles's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:3
0:52 Charles is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:3
0:55 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:3
01:01 Ezzard Charles scores with a nice right cross. 6:3
01:01 Julio Cesar Chavez staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 6:3
01:19 Chavez is protecting the body nicely as Charles fails to score inside. 6:3
01:26 Chavez lands a strong hook! 6:8
01:26 Charles was stunned by that blow! 6:8
01:43 Charles fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:8
01:50 Julio Cesar Chavez lands a devastating cross! 6:13
01:50 Charles was staggered by that punch! 6:13
02:04 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:13
02:17 Chavez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Charles on the end of that punch. 6:15
02:26 Chavez doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:15
02:32 Charles lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 8:15
02:46 Chavez swings...and misses. 8:15
02:53 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:15
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 10:15
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:18 Charles throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:23 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:27 Whatever Aaron Snowell said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Julio Cesar Chavez has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 2:0
0:34 Charles tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Chavez. 2:0
0:41 Chavez bangs home a hard cross. 2:3
0:55 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:3
01:03 Charles shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:3
01:12 That hook to the body from Charles had some power behind it. 7:3
01:30 That was a violent straight right by Chavez! 7:7
01:30 Charles was shaken by those blows! 7:7
01:47 Charles pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 7:7
01:57 Charles does a great job of moving as Julio Cesar Chavez tries to work inside. 7:7
01:59 Charles lands a jab to Chavez's midsection 9:7
02:13 OH! Charles landed the big hook flush! 13:7
02:13 Julio Cesar Chavez is suddenly in trouble! 13:7
02:33 Chavez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Charles back into the corner. 13:7
02:37 Chavez walks in to a glancing hook from Charles. 15:7
02:51 Ezzard Charles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Chavez blocks it. 15:7
03:00 Ezzard Charles clinches... Chavez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 15:7
03:00 Jay Referson has to break them apart. 15:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 16:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Aaron Snowell seemed to pump up Chavez between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Chavez misses with that uppercut. 0:0
0:16 Some good body work by Charles but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:30 Chavez grabs Ezzard Charles's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Jay Referson has to force Chavez to let go. 2:0
0:35 Chavez shoves Charles away. 2:0
0:39 Chavez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:46 Oh!!! Chavez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:4
0:46 Charles was shaken by that blow! 2:4
0:59 Chavez scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:6
01:08 Chavez has Charles pinned! 2:6
01:13 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. 2:6
01:17 The fighters are at ring center... 2:6
01:22 Chavez has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Charles. 2:6
01:26 * Charles lands a solid body shot. Jay Referson steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Charles can't believe the call and neither can we. 2:6
01:26 Referee Jay Referson has to separate the two... 2:6
01:36 Chavez traps Charles's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Jay Referson breaks it up. 2:6
01:45 Jay Referson separates the two... 2:6
01:50 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:6
02:04 Chavez is stalking his opponent. 2:6
02:08 Chavez takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:6
02:16 Charles is either lucky or has radar. Chavez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:6
02:18 Charles scores to the body with a jab 4:6
02:34 Charles lands a devastating hook to the body. 7:6
02:48 Julio Cesar Chavez ties up Charles... 7:6
02:57 Jay Referson has to separate the two... 7:6
02:57 * The round is stopped by Jay Referson. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 7:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Aaron Snowell really gave it to Chavez between rounds, but Chavez's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:11 Charles is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:15 Chavez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:16 Chavez lands a short left hook to the head. 0:2
0:33 Chavez leans on the ropes and motions for Charles to come in. 0:2
0:38 Chavez has Charles blocked in! 0:2
0:43 Chavez drops the right hand flush on Charles's chin! 0:6
0:43 That shot buckled Charles's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:6
01:00 Charles scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:6
01:13 Charles throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:6
01:25 Chavez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:8
01:43 Charles usues his legs to avoid Chavez's punches. 4:8
01:45 Charles scores with a quick one-two to Chavez's midsection 6:8
01:54 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 6:8
01:58 Chavez telegraphed that shot and Charles ducks under it easily. 6:8
02:00 Some nice infighting ends with Charles getting an uppercut in. 8:8
02:18 Ezzard Charles fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:8
02:25 Chavez lands a smashing cross! 8:12
02:25 Ezzard Charles is gasping for air!! 8:12
02:35 Ezzard Charles has Chavez trapped! 8:12
02:35 That jab from Charles stopped Chavez in his tracks. 11:12
02:52 Chavez works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 11:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Chavez got some great advice from Aaron Snowell between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:09 Charles moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:28 Chavez just comes up short with the hook. 2:0
0:31 Chavez takes a cross to the head from Ezzard Charles. 4:0
0:48 Chavez is holding on to Charles. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:0
0:53 Jay Referson separates them. 4:0
0:58 Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:03 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:0
01:33 Jay Referson yells at the fighters to separate but Chavez and Charles are a tangle of arms. 4:0
01:42 Jay Referson has to break the clinch. 4:0
01:46 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Charles. 7:0
02:01 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Chavez who scores with a short hook to the chest. 7:2
02:11 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 7:2
02:16 Chavez is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 7:2
02:18 Charles misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 9:2
02:31 Chavez moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Charles. 12:2
02:48 Chavez lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 12:2
02:55 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 16:2
02:55 Chavez is trying to regroup after those punches... 16:2
03:00 Charles looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 16:2
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 18:1
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles and Chavez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Charles received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Charles is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:18 Chavez connects with a violent cross! 0:4
0:18 Charles looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:23 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:4
0:28 The uppercut just landed by Charles is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:4
0:44 Charles back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Chavez. 2:4
0:53 Charles is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Chavez. 2:4
01:02 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:4
01:07 Chavez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 2:9
01:07 Chavez has Charles in trouble after that punch! 2:9
01:19 Not much steam behind Charles's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:9
01:29 Charles gets off a quick combination to the body 6:9
01:49 Chavez lands a wicked hook! 6:13
01:49 That blast sent Charles reeling into the ropes! 6:13
02:04 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 6:13
02:08 Chavez's misses as Charles backpedals away. 6:13
02:11 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Charles. 9:13
02:27 Chavez throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 9:13
02:37 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 11:13
02:49 Chavez retreats into the near right corner. 11:13
02:53 Chavez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Charles's punches in close. 11:13
03:00 Chavez cranks up the hook and connects to Charles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 11:17
03:00 That punch has Charles staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 11:17
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:17
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Aaron Snowell was really animated in Chavez's corner and Chavez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Charles! He snapped Chavez's head straight back with that punch! 5:0
0:12 Chavez's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 5:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 5:0
0:33 Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 5:0
0:38 Ezzard Charles just comes up short with the cross. 5:0
0:44 Chavez is trapped in Charles's corner... 5:0
0:49 Charles grabs Chavez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 5:0
0:53 Jay Referson is shouting at Charles to break! 5:0
01:06 And Charles tastes the power of a huge cross from Chavez! 5:4
01:06 Chavez has Charles hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 5:4
01:23 Charles has Chavez trapped in the right neutral corner... 5:4
01:28 Charles is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Chavez. 5:4
01:32 Chavez appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:4
01:40 Chavez lands a vicious cross! 5:8
01:40 That shot landed square and Charles felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 5:8
01:53 Charles's jab connects to Chavez's head 7:8
02:09 Charles is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Chavez to chase him. 7:8
02:14 Charles digs a short hook to ribs of Chavez. 9:8
02:38 Chavez just landed a three punch combo! 9:12
02:38 Charles is out on his feet after that violent combination! 9:12
02:42 Charles needs to catch his second wind... 9:12
02:47 Chavez eats a jab from Charles 11:12
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Charles and Chavez really went at it. 13:12
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Aaron Snowell not only gave Chavez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Charles. Now it's up to Chavez to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Charles is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Chavez attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 0:0
0:18 Charles lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Chavez's ribs. 3:0
0:22 Chavez is running out of gas... 3:0
0:32 Charles is holding... 3:0
0:36 Charles pushes Chavez away. 3:0
0:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:0
0:51 Charles fires and misses. 3:0
0:58 Jay Referson is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 3:0
01:02 Charles retreats into his own corner... 3:0
01:06 Chavez grabs and holds Charles... 3:0
01:11 Charles tries to get free... Here comes Jay Referson to break them up... 3:0
01:24 Julio Cesar Chavez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Charles with a sharp combination! 3:4
01:24 Those shots all landed square and Ezzard Charles felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 3:4
01:29 Both Chavez and Charles are really starting to wear down... 3:4
01:33 Charles is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:4
01:36 Charles catches Chavez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 5:4
01:49 Ezzard Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:4
01:57 Charles has freed himself from Chavez. They move quickly to ring center. 5:4
02:06 Charles just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:8
02:06 That series of punches rocked Charles and he looks to be in trouble. 5:8
02:21 Circling left, Julio Cesar Chavez looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ezzard Charles. 5:8
02:26 Charles's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:8
02:33 Chavez misses wildly with the hook. 5:8
02:36 Charles moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 7:8
02:50 * Jay Referson is all over Chavez for a low blow and he better clean up his act immediately. 7:11
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:11
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:11
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Chavez is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:10 Chavez backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:10 Charles's jab is finds it's mark. 3:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:23 Charles is forced into his own corner... 3:0
0:28 There's a straight right by Chavez! 3:4
0:28 How is Charles standing after that? 3:4
0:32 The sting is starting to go from Charles's punches... 3:4
0:44 Chavez looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 3:4
0:47 Charles goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:4
0:56 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 5:4
01:00 Julio Cesar Chavez clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 5:4
01:05 Jay Referson separates the two fighters. 5:4
01:14 Chavez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:4
01:25 * Charles lands a hard cross to the head and Chavez is down!! 5:4
01:28 Jay Referson picks up the count.. 14:4
01:28 1... 14:4
01:29 2... 14:4
01:30 3... 14:4
01:31 4... 14:4
01:32 5... 14:4
01:33 6... 14:4
01:34 7... 14:4
01:35 8... 14:4
01:35 * Chavez's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 14:4
01:35 Jay Referson looks closely at Chavez who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 14:4
01:35 Charles is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Chavez's condition and end the fight! 14:4
01:40 Neither fighter has much left... 14:4
01:48 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 18:4
01:48 Chavez is hurt! 18:4
01:53 Chavez now has some bruising under his left eye. 18:4
01:57 Chavez slides into the corner... 18:4
02:02 Charles fires a shot, but it glances off Chavez's shoulder. 18:4
02:13 Ezzard Charles misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 18:4
02:24 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chavez. 18:4
02:31 Charles fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 20:4
02:31 Charles won't want to let Chavez off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 20:4
02:40 Charles lands a jab to the midsection 22:4
02:54 Chavez wraps up Charles... Neither fighter will break... 22:4
02:58 Jay Referson moves them apart. 22:4
03:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 22:4
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. 22:4
Round 12
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
0:11 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:15 Charles and Chavez each take a step back. 0:0
0:20 Aaron Snowell knows Chavez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:23 Chavez moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:23 Charles doubles up to the body. He got Chavez's attention with those shots. 3:0
0:44 Chavez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:0
0:59 Chavez is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Charles can't throw punches, I guess. 3:0
01:04 Chavez finally lets go of Charles. 3:0
01:08 Not a lot on that hook to Chavez's side, but it scored. 5:0
01:21 Charles continues to pop the jab 7:0
01:25 There appears to be increased swelling under Chavez's left eye. 7:0
01:38 Charles smothers Chavez's attack as Chavez tries to get off some shots inside. 7:0
01:41 * Charles is having a point deducted for hitting low. Jay Referson is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Charles and his corner people can't believe the call. 9:0
01:41 The cross scores for Charles. He needs to throw that punch more often. 9:0
01:45 Chavez eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 9:0
01:53 Ezzard Charles traps Chavez in the corner! 9:0
01:58 Charles has his arms wrapped around Chavez... Now they separate. 9:0
02:02 Jay Referson moves in to break the clinch. 9:0
02:07 Charles dips and connects with a hook to the side of Julio Cesar Chavez's head. 11:0
02:07 Chavez tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 11:0
02:11 That swelling under the left eye of Chavez is definitely getting worse. 11:0
02:21 Charles misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:0
02:23 Julio Cesar Chavez feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 11:3
02:36 Charles pins Chavez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 11:3
02:45 Jay Referson steps in and breaks it up. 11:3
02:50 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:3
02:50 Charles rips a hook to the head. 13:3
03:00 Charles is trapped in his own corner... 13:3
03:00 Charles does a great job smothering Julio Cesar Chavez's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 13:3
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 13:2
Fight Result
Damian Pinto has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Omar Minton, Mexico scores the bout 115 to 112
Moo-Hong Moon, South Korea scores the bout 116 to 112
Eric Fetzer, United States scores the bout 116 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Ezzard Charles!!!
Score Cards
Omar Minton Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 115
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 112
Moo-Hong Moon Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 116
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 8 9 112
Eric Fetzer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 116
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 8 9 111
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 30 28 27 30 30 28 30 27 29 28 30 30 347
Julio Cesar Chavez 27 29 30 27 27 30 27 30 28 29 24 27 335
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Julio Cesar Chavez
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.33 2.17
Hooks / Round 5.75 4.50
Crosses / Round 5.17 3.33
Combinations / Round 6.17 3.17
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.08
Punches Landed / Round 26.42 16.25
Punches Missed / Round 46.75 43.83
Punching Accuracy 36.1% 27.0%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ezzard Charles vs Julio Cesar Chavez
Fight info: Olympia Athletic Club, New York, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is <Generic>, the bout will be scored by three judges: Omar Minton (Mexico), Moo-Hong Moon (South Korea) and Eric Fetzer (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: 2-2-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 1-3-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joey Fariello - Cut Man: Aaron Snowell
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jay Referson gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Charles scores with a tremendous left! 4:0
0:16 And Chavez's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:39 Charles tries to drop the right hand over the top but Chavez ducks under it. 4:0
0:46 Chavez lands a devastating uppercut! 4:4
0:46 Charles looks shaken! 4:4
01:00 Ezzard Charles cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Chavez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:4
01:12 Charles is clinching... Chavez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Charles's arms... 4:4
01:21 Referee Jay Referson separates the two... 4:4
01:30 That punch actually went behind Chavez's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Charles. 4:4
01:32 Chavez scores with a glancing cross. 4:6
01:50 Charles darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:6
01:54 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Charles lands a short uppercut to the chin of Chavez. 6:6
02:19 Charles is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Chavez's defense. 6:6
02:24 Both men look to measure one another. 6:6
02:32 Charles is flicking the jab, trying to keep Chavez at long range. 6:6
02:42 Jay Referson tries to separate the boxers but Ezzard Charles has a vice-like grip on Julio Cesar Chavez. 6:6
02:47 Jay Referson breaks them up... 6:6
02:51 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:6
03:00 Charles wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Chavez's defense. 6:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Chavez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Aaron Snowell's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Charles lands a flurry to the ribs of Chavez. 2:0
0:34 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Chavez has gotten the better of the exchange. 4:3
0:53 Chavez ties up Charles. 4:3
0:57 Charles works his way free! 4:3
01:06 Chavez lands a crushing hook! 4:7
01:06 Charles staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:7
01:22 Charles lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Chavez's midsection. 6:7
01:37 Chavez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:11
01:37 Charles is reeling.. 6:11
01:50 Charles takes a heavy combination downstairs. 6:15
01:50 Charles appears shaken by those punches! 6:15
02:09 Charles wings a big left hand at Chavez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:15
02:28 Chavez tries to muscle inside but Charles clinches him. 6:15
02:37 Jay Referson separates the two... 6:15
02:44 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:15
02:53 Julio Cesar Chavez misses wildly with the Hook. 6:15
02:55 Charles wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 8:15
02:55 Chavez comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Charles leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 8:15
03:00 The fighters are tied up. Chavez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:15
03:00 Referee Jay Referson steps in to break it up. 8:15
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jay Referson motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:11 Chavez takes a hard combination from Charles 4:0
0:11 Chavez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:0
0:25 Charles fires a lead right that Chavez manages to avoid. 4:0
0:27 Chavez takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 4:3
0:47 Charles's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:3
0:52 Charles is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:3
0:55 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:3
01:01 Ezzard Charles scores with a nice right cross. 6:3
01:01 Julio Cesar Chavez staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 6:3
01:19 Chavez is protecting the body nicely as Charles fails to score inside. 6:3
01:26 Chavez lands a strong hook! 6:8
01:26 Charles was stunned by that blow! 6:8
01:43 Charles fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:8
01:50 Julio Cesar Chavez lands a devastating cross! 6:13
01:50 Charles was staggered by that punch! 6:13
02:04 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:13
02:17 Chavez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Charles on the end of that punch. 6:15
02:26 Chavez doesn't have to look for Charles this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:15
02:32 Charles lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 8:15
02:46 Chavez swings...and misses. 8:15
02:53 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:15
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 10:15
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:18 Charles throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:23 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:27 Whatever Aaron Snowell said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Julio Cesar Chavez has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 2:0
0:34 Charles tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Chavez. 2:0
0:41 Chavez bangs home a hard cross. 2:3
0:55 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:3
01:03 Charles shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:3
01:12 That hook to the body from Charles had some power behind it. 7:3
01:30 That was a violent straight right by Chavez! 7:7
01:30 Charles was shaken by those blows! 7:7
01:47 Charles pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 7:7
01:57 Charles does a great job of moving as Julio Cesar Chavez tries to work inside. 7:7
01:59 Charles lands a jab to Chavez's midsection 9:7
02:13 OH! Charles landed the big hook flush! 13:7
02:13 Julio Cesar Chavez is suddenly in trouble! 13:7
02:33 Chavez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Charles back into the corner. 13:7
02:37 Chavez walks in to a glancing hook from Charles. 15:7
02:51 Ezzard Charles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Chavez blocks it. 15:7
03:00 Ezzard Charles clinches... Chavez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 15:7
03:00 Jay Referson has to break them apart. 15:7
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 16:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Aaron Snowell seemed to pump up Chavez between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Chavez misses with that uppercut. 0:0
0:16 Some good body work by Charles but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:30 Chavez grabs Ezzard Charles's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Jay Referson has to force Chavez to let go. 2:0
0:35 Chavez shoves Charles away. 2:0
0:39 Chavez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:46 Oh!!! Chavez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:4
0:46 Charles was shaken by that blow! 2:4
0:59 Chavez scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:6
01:08 Chavez has Charles pinned! 2:6
01:13 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. 2:6
01:17 The fighters are at ring center... 2:6
01:22 Chavez has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Charles. 2:6
01:26 * Charles lands a solid body shot. Jay Referson steps in saying the punch was below the belt. Charles can't believe the call and neither can we. 2:6
01:26 Referee Jay Referson has to separate the two... 2:6
01:36 Chavez traps Charles's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Jay Referson breaks it up. 2:6
01:45 Jay Referson separates the two... 2:6
01:50 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:6
02:04 Chavez is stalking his opponent. 2:6
02:08 Chavez takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:6
02:16 Charles is either lucky or has radar. Chavez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:6
02:18 Charles scores to the body with a jab 4:6
02:34 Charles lands a devastating hook to the body. 7:6
02:48 Julio Cesar Chavez ties up Charles... 7:6
02:57 Jay Referson has to separate the two... 7:6
02:57 * The round is stopped by Jay Referson. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 7:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Aaron Snowell really gave it to Chavez between rounds, but Chavez's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:11 Charles is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:15 Chavez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:16 Chavez lands a short left hook to the head. 0:2
0:33 Chavez leans on the ropes and motions for Charles to come in. 0:2
0:38 Chavez has Charles blocked in! 0:2
0:43 Chavez drops the right hand flush on Charles's chin! 0:6
0:43 That shot buckled Charles's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:6
01:00 Charles scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:6
01:13 Charles throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:6
01:25 Chavez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:8
01:43 Charles usues his legs to avoid Chavez's punches. 4:8
01:45 Charles scores with a quick one-two to Chavez's midsection 6:8
01:54 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 6:8
01:58 Chavez telegraphed that shot and Charles ducks under it easily. 6:8
02:00 Some nice infighting ends with Charles getting an uppercut in. 8:8
02:18 Ezzard Charles fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:8
02:25 Chavez lands a smashing cross! 8:12
02:25 Ezzard Charles is gasping for air!! 8:12
02:35 Ezzard Charles has Chavez trapped! 8:12
02:35 That jab from Charles stopped Chavez in his tracks. 11:12
02:52 Chavez works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 11:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Chavez got some great advice from Aaron Snowell between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:09 Charles moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:28 Chavez just comes up short with the hook. 2:0
0:31 Chavez takes a cross to the head from Ezzard Charles. 4:0
0:48 Chavez is holding on to Charles. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:0
0:53 Jay Referson separates them. 4:0
0:58 Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:03 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:0
01:33 Jay Referson yells at the fighters to separate but Chavez and Charles are a tangle of arms. 4:0
01:42 Jay Referson has to break the clinch. 4:0
01:46 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Charles. 7:0
02:01 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Chavez who scores with a short hook to the chest. 7:2
02:11 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 7:2
02:16 Chavez is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 7:2
02:18 Charles misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 9:2
02:31 Chavez moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Charles. 12:2
02:48 Chavez lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 12:2
02:55 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 16:2
02:55 Chavez is trying to regroup after those punches... 16:2
03:00 Charles looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 16:2
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 18:1
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles and Chavez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Charles received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Charles is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:18 Chavez connects with a violent cross! 0:4
0:18 Charles looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:23 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:4
0:28 The uppercut just landed by Charles is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:4
0:44 Charles back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Chavez. 2:4
0:53 Charles is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Chavez. 2:4
01:02 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:4
01:07 Chavez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 2:9
01:07 Chavez has Charles in trouble after that punch! 2:9
01:19 Not much steam behind Charles's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:9
01:29 Charles gets off a quick combination to the body 6:9
01:49 Chavez lands a wicked hook! 6:13
01:49 That blast sent Charles reeling into the ropes! 6:13
02:04 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 6:13
02:08 Chavez's misses as Charles backpedals away. 6:13
02:11 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Charles. 9:13
02:27 Chavez throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 9:13
02:37 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 11:13
02:49 Chavez retreats into the near right corner. 11:13
02:53 Chavez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Charles's punches in close. 11:13
03:00 Chavez cranks up the hook and connects to Charles's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 11:17
03:00 That punch has Charles staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 11:17
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:17
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Aaron Snowell was really animated in Chavez's corner and Chavez was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Charles! He snapped Chavez's head straight back with that punch! 5:0
0:12 Chavez's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 5:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 5:0
0:33 Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 5:0
0:38 Ezzard Charles just comes up short with the cross. 5:0
0:44 Chavez is trapped in Charles's corner... 5:0
0:49 Charles grabs Chavez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 5:0
0:53 Jay Referson is shouting at Charles to break! 5:0
01:06 And Charles tastes the power of a huge cross from Chavez! 5:4
01:06 Chavez has Charles hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 5:4
01:23 Charles has Chavez trapped in the right neutral corner... 5:4
01:28 Charles is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Chavez. 5:4
01:32 Chavez appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 5:4
01:40 Chavez lands a vicious cross! 5:8
01:40 That shot landed square and Charles felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 5:8
01:53 Charles's jab connects to Chavez's head 7:8
02:09 Charles is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Chavez to chase him. 7:8
02:14 Charles digs a short hook to ribs of Chavez. 9:8
02:38 Chavez just landed a three punch combo! 9:12
02:38 Charles is out on his feet after that violent combination! 9:12
02:42 Charles needs to catch his second wind... 9:12
02:47 Chavez eats a jab from Charles 11:12
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Charles and Chavez really went at it. 13:12
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Aaron Snowell not only gave Chavez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Charles. Now it's up to Chavez to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Charles is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Chavez attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 0:0
0:18 Charles lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Chavez's ribs. 3:0
0:22 Chavez is running out of gas... 3:0
0:32 Charles is holding... 3:0
0:36 Charles pushes Chavez away. 3:0
0:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:0
0:51 Charles fires and misses. 3:0
0:58 Jay Referson is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 3:0
01:02 Charles retreats into his own corner... 3:0
01:06 Chavez grabs and holds Charles... 3:0
01:11 Charles tries to get free... Here comes Jay Referson to break them up... 3:0
01:24 Julio Cesar Chavez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Charles with a sharp combination! 3:4
01:24 Those shots all landed square and Ezzard Charles felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 3:4
01:29 Both Chavez and Charles are really starting to wear down... 3:4
01:33 Charles is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:4
01:36 Charles catches Chavez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 5:4
01:49 Ezzard Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:4
01:57 Charles has freed himself from Chavez. They move quickly to ring center. 5:4
02:06 Charles just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:8
02:06 That series of punches rocked Charles and he looks to be in trouble. 5:8
02:21 Circling left, Julio Cesar Chavez looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ezzard Charles. 5:8
02:26 Charles's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:8
02:33 Chavez misses wildly with the hook. 5:8
02:36 Charles moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 7:8
02:50 * Jay Referson is all over Chavez for a low blow and he better clean up his act immediately. 7:11
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:11
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:11
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Chavez is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:10 Chavez backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:10 Charles's jab is finds it's mark. 3:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:23 Charles is forced into his own corner... 3:0
0:28 There's a straight right by Chavez! 3:4
0:28 How is Charles standing after that? 3:4
0:32 The sting is starting to go from Charles's punches... 3:4
0:44 Chavez looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 3:4
0:47 Charles goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:4
0:56 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 5:4
01:00 Julio Cesar Chavez clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 5:4
01:05 Jay Referson separates the two fighters. 5:4
01:14 Chavez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:4
01:25 * Charles lands a hard cross to the head and Chavez is down!! 5:4
01:28 Jay Referson picks up the count.. 14:4
01:28 1... 14:4
01:29 2... 14:4
01:30 3... 14:4
01:31 4... 14:4
01:32 5... 14:4
01:33 6... 14:4
01:34 7... 14:4
01:35 8... 14:4
01:35 * Chavez's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 14:4
01:35 Jay Referson looks closely at Chavez who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 14:4
01:35 Charles is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Chavez's condition and end the fight! 14:4
01:40 Neither fighter has much left... 14:4
01:48 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 18:4
01:48 Chavez is hurt! 18:4
01:53 Chavez now has some bruising under his left eye. 18:4
01:57 Chavez slides into the corner... 18:4
02:02 Charles fires a shot, but it glances off Chavez's shoulder. 18:4
02:13 Ezzard Charles misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 18:4
02:24 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chavez. 18:4
02:31 Charles fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 20:4
02:31 Charles won't want to let Chavez off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 20:4
02:40 Charles lands a jab to the midsection 22:4
02:54 Chavez wraps up Charles... Neither fighter will break... 22:4
02:58 Jay Referson moves them apart. 22:4
03:00 Charles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 22:4
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. 22:4
Round 12
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
0:11 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:15 Charles and Chavez each take a step back. 0:0
0:20 Aaron Snowell knows Chavez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:23 Chavez moves into the left corner. 0:0
0:23 Charles doubles up to the body. He got Chavez's attention with those shots. 3:0
0:44 Chavez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:0
0:59 Chavez is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Charles can't throw punches, I guess. 3:0
01:04 Chavez finally lets go of Charles. 3:0
01:08 Not a lot on that hook to Chavez's side, but it scored. 5:0
01:21 Charles continues to pop the jab 7:0
01:25 There appears to be increased swelling under Chavez's left eye. 7:0
01:38 Charles smothers Chavez's attack as Chavez tries to get off some shots inside. 7:0
01:41 * Charles is having a point deducted for hitting low. Jay Referson is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Charles and his corner people can't believe the call. 9:0
01:41 The cross scores for Charles. He needs to throw that punch more often. 9:0
01:45 Chavez eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 9:0
01:53 Ezzard Charles traps Chavez in the corner! 9:0
01:58 Charles has his arms wrapped around Chavez... Now they separate. 9:0
02:02 Jay Referson moves in to break the clinch. 9:0
02:07 Charles dips and connects with a hook to the side of Julio Cesar Chavez's head. 11:0
02:07 Chavez tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 11:0
02:11 That swelling under the left eye of Chavez is definitely getting worse. 11:0
02:21 Charles misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 11:0
02:23 Julio Cesar Chavez feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 11:3
02:36 Charles pins Chavez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 11:3
02:45 Jay Referson steps in and breaks it up. 11:3
02:50 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:3
02:50 Charles rips a hook to the head. 13:3
03:00 Charles is trapped in his own corner... 13:3
03:00 Charles does a great job smothering Julio Cesar Chavez's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 13:3
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 13:2
Fight Result
Damian Pinto has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Omar Minton, Mexico scores the bout 115 to 112
Moo-Hong Moon, South Korea scores the bout 116 to 112
Eric Fetzer, United States scores the bout 116 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Ezzard Charles!!!
Score Cards
Omar Minton Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 115
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 8 9 112
Moo-Hong Moon Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 116
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 8 9 112
Eric Fetzer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 116
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 8 9 111
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Ezzard Charles 30 28 27 30 30 28 30 27 29 28 30 30 347
Julio Cesar Chavez 27 29 30 27 27 30 27 30 28 29 24 27 335
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Julio Cesar Chavez
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.33 2.17
Hooks / Round 5.75 4.50
Crosses / Round 5.17 3.33
Combinations / Round 6.17 3.17
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.08
Punches Landed / Round 26.42 16.25
Punches Missed / Round 46.75 43.83
Punching Accuracy 36.1% 27.0%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# event 28 8-14
Preliminary 2
Harry Greb vs Stanley Ketchel
Fight info: San Antonio Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, TX, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Aneeka Williams (Australia), Tom McDonough (United States) and Don Trombley (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Harry Greb - Record: 4-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 1-5-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Bill Brady
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:17 Ketchel bangs a right cross off the face of Greb. 0:2
0:38 Ketchel fires a lead right that Greb manages to avoid. 0:2
0:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:2
01:13 Ketchel charges Greb trying to get inside 0:2
01:26 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 0:2
01:30 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:2
01:39 Ketchel takes a hard combination from Greb 4:2
01:39 Ketchel is reeling after that shot! 4:2
01:48 As high as Ketchel is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Greb takes advantage of it. 4:2
01:54 Ketchel forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Greb's head. 4:5
02:11 Greb swings...and misses. 4:5
02:36 Ketchel lands a strong uppercut! 4:9
02:36 Greb is clutching his side! 4:9
02:53 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:9
03:00 Ketchel lands a hard uppercut! 4:13
03:00 Ketchel has Greb in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:13
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 5:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:17 Greb picks off the jab by Ketchel. 0:0
0:19 Greb connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 3:0
0:46 Ketchel looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 3:0
0:48 Greb punishes Stanley Ketchel with a hook to the ribs. 6:0
01:02 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Greb protects his body well. 6:0
01:09 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:0
01:16 No one is going to confuse Ketchel with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 6:0
01:20 Greb steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
01:28 Greb throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ketchel but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:0
01:31 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Ketchel lands an uppercut to the jaw. 6:2
01:40 Ketchel scores with a big right hand. That shot got Greb's attention. 6:5
02:00 Greb is protecting the body nicely as Ketchel fails to score inside. 6:5
02:02 Greb rips a hook to the body. 8:5
02:14 Greb throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Ketchel's jaw. 10:5
02:26 Ketchel mauls Greb inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 10:8
02:40 Ketchel misses with that punch. 10:8
02:42 Greb forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ketchel. 12:8
03:00 Ketchel fires and misses. 12:8
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Greb and Ketchel leave their corners. 0:0
0:17 Ketchel dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Greb back on his heels! 0:4
0:17 Harry Greb is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 0:4
0:35 Ketchel drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:8
0:35 Greb was stunned by that blow! 0:8
0:49 Greb catches Ketchel coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:8
0:49 Ketchel is hurt! 4:8
01:06 Ketchel lands a devastating uppercut! 4:13
01:06 How is Greb standing after that? 4:13
01:16 Greb splits Stanley Ketchel's gloves with an uppercut. 6:13
01:28 Ketchel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:13
01:37 Harry Greb throws a punch and lands. Ketchel scores with a counter. Looks like Greb was a little more effective. 9:15
01:42 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Greb's right eye. 9:15
01:50 Ketchel doesn't have to look for Greb this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:15
02:00 Ketchel lands a solid hook! 9:19
02:00 Greb is suddenly in trouble! 9:19
02:09 Greb hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Ketchel. 11:19
02:26 Greb picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 11:19
02:37 * Wow, too many more shots like that from Ketchel and Greb can pretty much forget about having any children. Kelly implores him to keep them up. 11:21
02:54 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 11:21
02:58 Greb slips in a jab to the body 13:21
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! 14:21
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Greb is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Greb still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel and Greb are at close quarters as Stanley Ketchel lands a hook to Greb's head. 0:2
0:20 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Greb lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ketchel. 2:2
0:29 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Greb can land a solid one. 4:2
0:46 You would think Ketchel had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Greb looked trying to score there! 4:2
0:53 Greb misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 6:2
01:02 Greb scores with consecutive blows to the body of Ketchel. 8:2
01:11 Harry Greb lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:2
01:35 Greb just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Stanley Ketchel with a sharp combination! 15:2
01:35 Ketchel was staggered by those punches! 15:2
01:44 Greb lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 17:2
01:54 Greb throws the hook and connects. 19:2
02:13 Greb just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 19:7
02:13 Those punches hurt Greb and he looks to hang on. 19:7
02:17 There appears to be increased swelling under Greb's right eye. 19:7
02:25 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Greb who scores with a short hook to the chest. 21:7
02:42 Kelly tries to separate the boxers but Greb has a vice-like grip on Ketchel. 21:7
02:51 Kelly pries them apart. 21:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 21:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Phil Borgia knows Ketchel lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Greb's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel is jockeying for position as he tries to force Greb back into the corner. 0:0
0:20 Greb tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Ketchel lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 0:3
0:34 Greb brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:3
0:42 Greb doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:3
0:56 Ketchel really buried that punch into Greb's ribs. 2:7
0:56 Greb was hurt by those blows! 2:7
01:01 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Greb. 2:7
01:12 Ketchel scores with a tremendous left! 2:11
01:12 Greb is staggered... 2:11
01:29 Kelly yells at the fighters to separate but Greb and Ketchel are a tangle of arms. 2:11
01:38 Greb and Ketchel each take a step back. 2:11
01:51 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ketchel. 2:11
02:02 Ketchel lands a devastating hook! 2:15
02:02 Greb is reeling.. 2:15
02:07 The increased swelling around the right eye of Greb is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:15
02:14 Greb sneaks home the right cross. 4:15
02:31 He continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 4:15
02:35 Ketchel has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 4:15
02:43 Ketchel holds his arms up in disgust as Greb holds him around his waist. 4:15
02:47 Stanley Ketchel pushes Greb away. 4:15
02:58 Greb bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:15
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Greb's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 6:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel got some great advice from Phil Borgia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Greb is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Ketchel lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:10 Harry Greb is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:22 Greb shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:4
0:39 Ketchel fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:4
0:41 Greb doubles up to the body, though Ketchel seems unfazed. 4:4
0:58 Harry Greb just can't find the range with that hook. 4:4
01:05 That was a violent straight right by Ketchel! 4:9
01:05 Greb in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:9
01:09 The swelling around Greb's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:9
01:17 Ketchel goes downstairs with the hook. 4:11
01:26 Stanley Ketchel lands a stinging jab. 4:13
01:38 Ketchel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:13
01:46 Stanley Ketchel fires and misses. 4:13
01:58 Ketchel lands a smashing hook! 4:17
01:58 Greb is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:17
02:02 Harry Greb's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:17
02:15 Oh!!! Stanley Ketchel unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:21
02:15 Harry Greb's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:21
02:29 Ketchel misses with that cross. 4:21
02:31 Greb scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:21
02:45 Ketchel works his way in and leans on Greb... 6:21
02:50 Kelly has to break the clinch. 6:21
02:54 Ketchel works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:23
02:59 Greb is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 6:23
03:00 Ketchel is challenging Greb to fight him and quit clinching. 6:23
03:00 Kelly separates the two fighters. 6:23
03:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 5:23
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Phil Borgia's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Greb's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 2:2
0:11 Greb's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:2
0:23 Greb looks to work the body, but Ketchel covers up nicely. 2:2
0:30 Ketchel lands a strong hook! 2:6
0:30 Harry Greb's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:6
0:34 Greb needs to catch his second wind... 2:6
0:43 Greb muscles his way inside. 2:6
0:53 Ketchel misses wildly with the Hook. 2:6
0:55 Greb scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:6
01:09 Stanley Ketchel grabs Greb's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Kelly has to force Ketchel to let go. 4:6
01:13 Kelly steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
01:18 The action slows for the moment. 4:6
01:26 Greb throws a crushing right to Ketchel's jaw! 8:6
01:26 Ketchel looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:6
01:43 Ketchel lands a solid uppercut! 8:10
01:43 That was a beautiful shot, Greb's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 8:10
01:48 Greb's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Ketchel. 8:10
01:57 Harry Greb fires a left hand that Ketchel takes high on the shoulder. 8:10
02:08 Greb likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Ketchel's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 10:10
02:17 Ketchel had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 12:13
02:26 Greb lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Ketchel's defense. 15:13
02:30 * There's some angry swelling now around the left eye of Ketchel. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 15:13
02:42 Ketchel connects with a violent uppercut! 15:17
02:42 Greb looks shaken! 15:17
02:47 Greb is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 15:17
02:56 Ketchel usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Greb tries vainly to score. 15:17
03:00 Ketchel appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:17
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 17:16
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Phil Borgia not only gave Ketchel encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Greb. Now it's up to Ketchel to implement it. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Greb's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Greb's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Greb snakes the jab through Ketchel's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:25 Greb tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
0:27 Ketchel is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 2:3
0:37 Greb is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:3
0:40 A cross from Ketchel lands with some power. 2:6
0:44 There has to be something done about the swelling around Greb's right eye as it continues to worsen. 2:6
0:53 Ketchel moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Greb. 2:6
0:59 Ketchel scores with a quick one-two to Greb's midsection 2:8
01:15 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:8
01:25 Greb glances a hook off Ketchel's side. 4:8
01:30 Ketchel seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 4:8
01:37 Greb gets in a hook to the body of Ketchel. 6:8
01:41 Ketchel is losing his legs... 6:8
01:50 Greb 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. 6:8
01:58 Harry Greb lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Ketchel's midsection. 8:8
02:10 Greb lands a stinging jab. 10:8
02:14 It seems every shot Ketchel takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 10:8
02:26 Those were mostly arm punches from Greb but several got through. 12:8
02:38 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:8
02:45 Ketchel misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:8
02:56 Greb is holding... 12:8
03:00 Greb shoves Ketchel away. 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 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb and Stanley Ketchel square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Greb is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Greb lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:16 Phil Borgia was really animated in Ketchel's corner and Ketchel was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:17 Greb feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Ketchel's chin. 4:0
0:26 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:30 Greb gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Ketchel. 6:0
0:34 Both fighters look fatigued... 6:0
0:34 Ketchel seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 6:0
0:47 That punch actually went behind Greb's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ketchel. 6:0
0:49 Harry Greb continues to pop the jab 8:0
01:07 Ketchel is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:0
01:13 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 8:0
01:22 Ketchel ties up Greb. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:0
01:27 Kelly is shouting at Ketchel to break! 8:0
01:36 Greb smothers Ketchel's attack as Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 8:0
01:38 Greb lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Ketchel's ribs. 11:0
02:22 Greb flicks a lead right to the head of Ketchel. 13:0
02:34 Ketchel turns on the hook and drives it home under Greb's elbows. 13:3
02:43 Ketchel throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 13:5
03:00 Ketchel is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 13:5
03:00 It looks like Ketchel has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:5
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 9. 13:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Greb providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Greb's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 A flurry of blows from Greb lands to the body 2:0
0:11 Ketchel's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:0
0:24 Greb can't score with short uppercut inside. Ketchel got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
0:26 The fighters move in close and Ketchel gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Harry Greb. 2:3
0:44 Greb traps Stanley Ketchel's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Kelly breaks it up. 2:3
0:48 Stanley Ketchel tries to get free... Here comes Kelly to break them up... 2:3
0:56 Stanley Ketchel eats a short cross from Greb amd backs away. 4:3
01:10 Greb is holding on to Ketchel. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:3
01:19 The Referee breaks it up... 4:3
01:24 Ketchel is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 4:5
01:28 The swelling under Greb'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. 4:5
01:37 That straight cross from Ketchel tagged Greb. He came right up the middle with that punch. 4:8
01:53 Greb tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ketchel. 4:8
02:00 That hook by Stanley Ketchel jarred Greb! 4:12
02:00 Greb is badly hurt! 4:12
02:10 Greb eats a sizzling hook from Stanley Ketchel that has him backing up! 4:15
02:14 The swelling under Greb's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:15
02:26 Greb goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:15
02:43 Stanley Ketchel lands a crushing hook! 6:19
02:43 Harry Greb looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:19
02:56 Ketchel whiffs with the combination. 6:19
03:00 Ketchel appears to have this fight under control. 6:19
03:00 And that ends Round number 10. 5:20
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Greb is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Greb'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
0:05 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Stanley Ketchel approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Greb any room to breathe. 0:0
0:16 Phil Borgia seemed to pump up Ketchel between rounds. 0:0
0:21 Ketchel doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Greb's head? 0:4
0:21 Ketchel has Greb hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:38 Ketchel lands a vicious cross! 0:8
0:38 Ketchel sent Greb reeling with that punch! 0:8
0:42 Greb's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:8
0:51 Ketchel leaves the jab just short. 0:8
01:02 * Ketchel has been knocked down with a strong cross! 0:8
01:04 Kelly motions Greb to a neutral corner and starts the count. 7:8
01:04 1... 7:8
01:05 Ketchel rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 7:8
01:06 3... 7:8
01:07 4... 7:8
01:08 5... 7:8
01:09 6... 7:8
01:09 * Ketchel is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Greb. 7:8
01:09 Kelly waves the two fighters together. 7:8
01:09 Greb stunned Ketchel with that last shot and Greb's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 7:8
01:18 Greb traps Ketchel in the corner! 7:8
01:23 Greb doesn't connect with the jab. 7:8
01:38 Greb has Ketchel pinned! 7:8
01:42 There's a combination of punches from Harry Greb that score big. 10:8
01:57 Greb has Ketchel blocked in! 10:8
02:01 Ketchel is either lucky or has radar. Greb's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:8
02:08 Ketchel scores with a nice right cross. 10:10
02:17 Ketchel lands a nice cross but Greb turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 10:12
02:34 Kelly has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ketchel locks up Greb's arms. 10:12
02:43 Kelly separates the two... 10:12
02:47 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 10:12
02:51 Harry Greb finds a home for his jab, keeping Ketchel at bay. 12:12
02:55 The swelling around Ketchel's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:12
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 12:13
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round. 0:0
0:07 Greb received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Greb's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Greb just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:22 Greb and Ketchel exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Greb get in the most telling blows. 3:2
0:31 Greb lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 5:2
0:45 He misses wildly with the hook. 5:2
0:56 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Greb to the canvas! 5:2
0:59 Kelly begins counting... 5:9
0:59 1... 5:9
01:00 2... 5:9
01:01 3... 5:9
01:02 4... 5:9
01:03 5... 5:9
01:04 6... 5:9
01:04 * Greb 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. 5:9
01:04 Greb raises his guard as Kelly asks him if he wants to continue. Greb wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 5:9
01:04 Ketchel has Greb in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 12th. 5:9
01:22 * Greb walks into a uppercut and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 5:9
01:25 Kelly moves into position over Greb and begins the count 5:18
01:25 1... 5:18
01:26 2... 5:18
01:27 3... 5:18
01:28 4... 5:18
01:29 Greb lurches to his feet at the count of 5 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 5:18
01:30 6... 5:18
01:31 7... 5:18
01:32 8... 5:18
01:32 * Greb is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 5:18
01:32 The fight will continue as Kelly appears satisfied that Greb is OK. 5:18
01:32 Ketchel's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Harry Greb on Queer Street. Now, can Stanley Ketchel finish him? 5:18
01:40 Ketchel has Greb trapped in the lower neutral corner... 5:18
01:45 Ketchel shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Greb. 5:18
01:45 Ketchel is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 5:18
01:54 Ketchel works his way in and leans on Harry Greb. 5:18
01:58 The fighters are at ring center... 5:18
02:02 Ketchel just landed a devastating three punch combo! 5:23
02:02 That series of punches rocked Greb and he looks to be in trouble. 5:23
02:07 Harry Greb's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:23
02:11 Greb moves into the near right corner. 5:23
02:16 Ketchel fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:23
02:22 Greb moves into a neutral corner. 5:23
02:31 Ketchel tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 5:23
02:36 Ketchel gets off a quick combination to the body 5:25
02:36 Ketchel has Greb on the run. Maybe he can finish Greb off before the clock ends this round. 5:25
02:49 Ketchel just landed a three punch combo! 5:29
02:49 Greb's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 5:29
03:00 There's a straight right by Ketchel! 5:33
03:00 Greb looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:33
03:00 Ketchel seems to have done enough to win this fight. 5:33
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 12, the final round of the fight. 6:34
Fight Result
Michael Buffer has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Aneeka Williams, Australia scores the bout 113 to 111
Tom McDonough, United States scores the bout 114 to 110
Don Trombley, United States scores the bout 113 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Stanley Ketchel!!!
Score Cards
Aneeka Williams Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 6 111
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 8 10 113
Tom McDonough Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 6 110
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 114
Don Trombley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 6 111
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 8 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 27 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 29 27 30 18 332
Stanley Ketchel 30 27 30 27 30 30 27 27 28 30 24 30 340
Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Stanley Ketchel
Knockdowns scored 1 2
Jabs / Round 4.00 3.75
Hooks / Round 5.50 6.33
Crosses / Round 6.00 7.75
Combinations / Round 6.33 4.58
Uppercuts / Round 5.08 5.33
Punches Landed / Round 26.92 27.75
Punches Missed / Round 39.92 43.08
Punching Accuracy 40.3% 39.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Harry Greb vs Stanley Ketchel
Fight info: San Antonio Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, TX, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Aneeka Williams (Australia), Tom McDonough (United States) and Don Trombley (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Harry Greb - Record: 4-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 1-5-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Bill Brady
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:17 Ketchel bangs a right cross off the face of Greb. 0:2
0:38 Ketchel fires a lead right that Greb manages to avoid. 0:2
0:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:2
01:13 Ketchel charges Greb trying to get inside 0:2
01:26 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 0:2
01:30 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:2
01:39 Ketchel takes a hard combination from Greb 4:2
01:39 Ketchel is reeling after that shot! 4:2
01:48 As high as Ketchel is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Greb takes advantage of it. 4:2
01:54 Ketchel forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Greb's head. 4:5
02:11 Greb swings...and misses. 4:5
02:36 Ketchel lands a strong uppercut! 4:9
02:36 Greb is clutching his side! 4:9
02:53 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:9
03:00 Ketchel lands a hard uppercut! 4:13
03:00 Ketchel has Greb in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:13
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 5:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:17 Greb picks off the jab by Ketchel. 0:0
0:19 Greb connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 3:0
0:46 Ketchel looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 3:0
0:48 Greb punishes Stanley Ketchel with a hook to the ribs. 6:0
01:02 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Greb protects his body well. 6:0
01:09 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:0
01:16 No one is going to confuse Ketchel with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 6:0
01:20 Greb steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
01:28 Greb throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ketchel but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:0
01:31 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Ketchel lands an uppercut to the jaw. 6:2
01:40 Ketchel scores with a big right hand. That shot got Greb's attention. 6:5
02:00 Greb is protecting the body nicely as Ketchel fails to score inside. 6:5
02:02 Greb rips a hook to the body. 8:5
02:14 Greb throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Ketchel's jaw. 10:5
02:26 Ketchel mauls Greb inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 10:8
02:40 Ketchel misses with that punch. 10:8
02:42 Greb forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ketchel. 12:8
03:00 Ketchel fires and misses. 12:8
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Greb and Ketchel leave their corners. 0:0
0:17 Ketchel dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Greb back on his heels! 0:4
0:17 Harry Greb is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 0:4
0:35 Ketchel drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:8
0:35 Greb was stunned by that blow! 0:8
0:49 Greb catches Ketchel coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:8
0:49 Ketchel is hurt! 4:8
01:06 Ketchel lands a devastating uppercut! 4:13
01:06 How is Greb standing after that? 4:13
01:16 Greb splits Stanley Ketchel's gloves with an uppercut. 6:13
01:28 Ketchel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:13
01:37 Harry Greb throws a punch and lands. Ketchel scores with a counter. Looks like Greb was a little more effective. 9:15
01:42 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Greb's right eye. 9:15
01:50 Ketchel doesn't have to look for Greb this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:15
02:00 Ketchel lands a solid hook! 9:19
02:00 Greb is suddenly in trouble! 9:19
02:09 Greb hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Ketchel. 11:19
02:26 Greb picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 11:19
02:37 * Wow, too many more shots like that from Ketchel and Greb can pretty much forget about having any children. Kelly implores him to keep them up. 11:21
02:54 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 11:21
02:58 Greb slips in a jab to the body 13:21
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! 14:21
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Greb is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Greb still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel and Greb are at close quarters as Stanley Ketchel lands a hook to Greb's head. 0:2
0:20 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Greb lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ketchel. 2:2
0:29 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Greb can land a solid one. 4:2
0:46 You would think Ketchel had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Greb looked trying to score there! 4:2
0:53 Greb misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 6:2
01:02 Greb scores with consecutive blows to the body of Ketchel. 8:2
01:11 Harry Greb lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:2
01:35 Greb just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Stanley Ketchel with a sharp combination! 15:2
01:35 Ketchel was staggered by those punches! 15:2
01:44 Greb lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 17:2
01:54 Greb throws the hook and connects. 19:2
02:13 Greb just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 19:7
02:13 Those punches hurt Greb and he looks to hang on. 19:7
02:17 There appears to be increased swelling under Greb's right eye. 19:7
02:25 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Greb who scores with a short hook to the chest. 21:7
02:42 Kelly tries to separate the boxers but Greb has a vice-like grip on Ketchel. 21:7
02:51 Kelly pries them apart. 21:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 21:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Phil Borgia knows Ketchel lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Greb's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel is jockeying for position as he tries to force Greb back into the corner. 0:0
0:20 Greb tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Ketchel lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 0:3
0:34 Greb brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:3
0:42 Greb doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:3
0:56 Ketchel really buried that punch into Greb's ribs. 2:7
0:56 Greb was hurt by those blows! 2:7
01:01 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Greb. 2:7
01:12 Ketchel scores with a tremendous left! 2:11
01:12 Greb is staggered... 2:11
01:29 Kelly yells at the fighters to separate but Greb and Ketchel are a tangle of arms. 2:11
01:38 Greb and Ketchel each take a step back. 2:11
01:51 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ketchel. 2:11
02:02 Ketchel lands a devastating hook! 2:15
02:02 Greb is reeling.. 2:15
02:07 The increased swelling around the right eye of Greb is fast becoming a hindurance. 2:15
02:14 Greb sneaks home the right cross. 4:15
02:31 He continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 4:15
02:35 Ketchel has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 4:15
02:43 Ketchel holds his arms up in disgust as Greb holds him around his waist. 4:15
02:47 Stanley Ketchel pushes Greb away. 4:15
02:58 Greb bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:15
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Greb's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 6:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel got some great advice from Phil Borgia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Greb is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Ketchel lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:10 Harry Greb is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:22 Greb shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:4
0:39 Ketchel fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:4
0:41 Greb doubles up to the body, though Ketchel seems unfazed. 4:4
0:58 Harry Greb just can't find the range with that hook. 4:4
01:05 That was a violent straight right by Ketchel! 4:9
01:05 Greb in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:9
01:09 The swelling around Greb's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:9
01:17 Ketchel goes downstairs with the hook. 4:11
01:26 Stanley Ketchel lands a stinging jab. 4:13
01:38 Ketchel seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:13
01:46 Stanley Ketchel fires and misses. 4:13
01:58 Ketchel lands a smashing hook! 4:17
01:58 Greb is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:17
02:02 Harry Greb's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:17
02:15 Oh!!! Stanley Ketchel unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:21
02:15 Harry Greb's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:21
02:29 Ketchel misses with that cross. 4:21
02:31 Greb scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:21
02:45 Ketchel works his way in and leans on Greb... 6:21
02:50 Kelly has to break the clinch. 6:21
02:54 Ketchel works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:23
02:59 Greb is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 6:23
03:00 Ketchel is challenging Greb to fight him and quit clinching. 6:23
03:00 Kelly separates the two fighters. 6:23
03:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 5:23
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Phil Borgia's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Greb's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 2:2
0:11 Greb's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 2:2
0:23 Greb looks to work the body, but Ketchel covers up nicely. 2:2
0:30 Ketchel lands a strong hook! 2:6
0:30 Harry Greb's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:6
0:34 Greb needs to catch his second wind... 2:6
0:43 Greb muscles his way inside. 2:6
0:53 Ketchel misses wildly with the Hook. 2:6
0:55 Greb scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:6
01:09 Stanley Ketchel grabs Greb's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Kelly has to force Ketchel to let go. 4:6
01:13 Kelly steps in and breaks it up. 4:6
01:18 The action slows for the moment. 4:6
01:26 Greb throws a crushing right to Ketchel's jaw! 8:6
01:26 Ketchel looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:6
01:43 Ketchel lands a solid uppercut! 8:10
01:43 That was a beautiful shot, Greb's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 8:10
01:48 Greb's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Ketchel. 8:10
01:57 Harry Greb fires a left hand that Ketchel takes high on the shoulder. 8:10
02:08 Greb likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Ketchel's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 10:10
02:17 Ketchel had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 12:13
02:26 Greb lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Ketchel's defense. 15:13
02:30 * There's some angry swelling now around the left eye of Ketchel. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 15:13
02:42 Ketchel connects with a violent uppercut! 15:17
02:42 Greb looks shaken! 15:17
02:47 Greb is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 15:17
02:56 Ketchel usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Greb tries vainly to score. 15:17
03:00 Ketchel appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:17
03:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 17:16
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Phil Borgia not only gave Ketchel encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Greb. Now it's up to Ketchel to implement it. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Greb's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Greb's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Greb snakes the jab through Ketchel's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:25 Greb tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
0:27 Ketchel is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 2:3
0:37 Greb is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:3
0:40 A cross from Ketchel lands with some power. 2:6
0:44 There has to be something done about the swelling around Greb's right eye as it continues to worsen. 2:6
0:53 Ketchel moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Greb. 2:6
0:59 Ketchel scores with a quick one-two to Greb's midsection 2:8
01:15 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:8
01:25 Greb glances a hook off Ketchel's side. 4:8
01:30 Ketchel seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 4:8
01:37 Greb gets in a hook to the body of Ketchel. 6:8
01:41 Ketchel is losing his legs... 6:8
01:50 Greb 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. 6:8
01:58 Harry Greb lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Ketchel's midsection. 8:8
02:10 Greb lands a stinging jab. 10:8
02:14 It seems every shot Ketchel takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 10:8
02:26 Those were mostly arm punches from Greb but several got through. 12:8
02:38 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:8
02:45 Ketchel misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:8
02:56 Greb is holding... 12:8
03:00 Greb shoves Ketchel away. 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 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb and Stanley Ketchel square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Greb is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Greb lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:16 Phil Borgia was really animated in Ketchel's corner and Ketchel was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:17 Greb feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Ketchel's chin. 4:0
0:26 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:30 Greb gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Ketchel. 6:0
0:34 Both fighters look fatigued... 6:0
0:34 Ketchel seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 6:0
0:47 That punch actually went behind Greb's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ketchel. 6:0
0:49 Harry Greb continues to pop the jab 8:0
01:07 Ketchel is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:0
01:13 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 8:0
01:22 Ketchel ties up Greb. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:0
01:27 Kelly is shouting at Ketchel to break! 8:0
01:36 Greb smothers Ketchel's attack as Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 8:0
01:38 Greb lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Ketchel's ribs. 11:0
02:22 Greb flicks a lead right to the head of Ketchel. 13:0
02:34 Ketchel turns on the hook and drives it home under Greb's elbows. 13:3
02:43 Ketchel throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 13:5
03:00 Ketchel is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 13:5
03:00 It looks like Ketchel has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:5
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 9. 13:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Greb providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Greb's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 A flurry of blows from Greb lands to the body 2:0
0:11 Ketchel's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 2:0
0:24 Greb can't score with short uppercut inside. Ketchel got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
0:26 The fighters move in close and Ketchel gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Harry Greb. 2:3
0:44 Greb traps Stanley Ketchel's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Kelly breaks it up. 2:3
0:48 Stanley Ketchel tries to get free... Here comes Kelly to break them up... 2:3
0:56 Stanley Ketchel eats a short cross from Greb amd backs away. 4:3
01:10 Greb is holding on to Ketchel. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:3
01:19 The Referee breaks it up... 4:3
01:24 Ketchel is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 4:5
01:28 The swelling under Greb'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. 4:5
01:37 That straight cross from Ketchel tagged Greb. He came right up the middle with that punch. 4:8
01:53 Greb tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ketchel. 4:8
02:00 That hook by Stanley Ketchel jarred Greb! 4:12
02:00 Greb is badly hurt! 4:12
02:10 Greb eats a sizzling hook from Stanley Ketchel that has him backing up! 4:15
02:14 The swelling under Greb's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:15
02:26 Greb goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:15
02:43 Stanley Ketchel lands a crushing hook! 6:19
02:43 Harry Greb looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:19
02:56 Ketchel whiffs with the combination. 6:19
03:00 Ketchel appears to have this fight under control. 6:19
03:00 And that ends Round number 10. 5:20
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Greb is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Greb'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
0:05 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Stanley Ketchel approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Greb any room to breathe. 0:0
0:16 Phil Borgia seemed to pump up Ketchel between rounds. 0:0
0:21 Ketchel doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Greb's head? 0:4
0:21 Ketchel has Greb hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:4
0:38 Ketchel lands a vicious cross! 0:8
0:38 Ketchel sent Greb reeling with that punch! 0:8
0:42 Greb's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:8
0:51 Ketchel leaves the jab just short. 0:8
01:02 * Ketchel has been knocked down with a strong cross! 0:8
01:04 Kelly motions Greb to a neutral corner and starts the count. 7:8
01:04 1... 7:8
01:05 Ketchel rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 7:8
01:06 3... 7:8
01:07 4... 7:8
01:08 5... 7:8
01:09 6... 7:8
01:09 * Ketchel is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Greb. 7:8
01:09 Kelly waves the two fighters together. 7:8
01:09 Greb stunned Ketchel with that last shot and Greb's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 7:8
01:18 Greb traps Ketchel in the corner! 7:8
01:23 Greb doesn't connect with the jab. 7:8
01:38 Greb has Ketchel pinned! 7:8
01:42 There's a combination of punches from Harry Greb that score big. 10:8
01:57 Greb has Ketchel blocked in! 10:8
02:01 Ketchel is either lucky or has radar. Greb's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:8
02:08 Ketchel scores with a nice right cross. 10:10
02:17 Ketchel lands a nice cross but Greb turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 10:12
02:34 Kelly has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ketchel locks up Greb's arms. 10:12
02:43 Kelly separates the two... 10:12
02:47 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 10:12
02:51 Harry Greb finds a home for his jab, keeping Ketchel at bay. 12:12
02:55 The swelling around Ketchel's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:12
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 12:13
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round. 0:0
0:07 Greb received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Greb's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Greb just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:22 Greb and Ketchel exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Greb get in the most telling blows. 3:2
0:31 Greb lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 5:2
0:45 He misses wildly with the hook. 5:2
0:56 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Greb to the canvas! 5:2
0:59 Kelly begins counting... 5:9
0:59 1... 5:9
01:00 2... 5:9
01:01 3... 5:9
01:02 4... 5:9
01:03 5... 5:9
01:04 6... 5:9
01:04 * Greb 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. 5:9
01:04 Greb raises his guard as Kelly asks him if he wants to continue. Greb wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 5:9
01:04 Ketchel has Greb in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 12th. 5:9
01:22 * Greb walks into a uppercut and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 5:9
01:25 Kelly moves into position over Greb and begins the count 5:18
01:25 1... 5:18
01:26 2... 5:18
01:27 3... 5:18
01:28 4... 5:18
01:29 Greb lurches to his feet at the count of 5 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 5:18
01:30 6... 5:18
01:31 7... 5:18
01:32 8... 5:18
01:32 * Greb is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 5:18
01:32 The fight will continue as Kelly appears satisfied that Greb is OK. 5:18
01:32 Ketchel's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Harry Greb on Queer Street. Now, can Stanley Ketchel finish him? 5:18
01:40 Ketchel has Greb trapped in the lower neutral corner... 5:18
01:45 Ketchel shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Greb. 5:18
01:45 Ketchel is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 5:18
01:54 Ketchel works his way in and leans on Harry Greb. 5:18
01:58 The fighters are at ring center... 5:18
02:02 Ketchel just landed a devastating three punch combo! 5:23
02:02 That series of punches rocked Greb and he looks to be in trouble. 5:23
02:07 Harry Greb's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:23
02:11 Greb moves into the near right corner. 5:23
02:16 Ketchel fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:23
02:22 Greb moves into a neutral corner. 5:23
02:31 Ketchel tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 5:23
02:36 Ketchel gets off a quick combination to the body 5:25
02:36 Ketchel has Greb on the run. Maybe he can finish Greb off before the clock ends this round. 5:25
02:49 Ketchel just landed a three punch combo! 5:29
02:49 Greb's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 5:29
03:00 There's a straight right by Ketchel! 5:33
03:00 Greb looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 5:33
03:00 Ketchel seems to have done enough to win this fight. 5:33
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 12, the final round of the fight. 6:34
Fight Result
Michael Buffer has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Aneeka Williams, Australia scores the bout 113 to 111
Tom McDonough, United States scores the bout 114 to 110
Don Trombley, United States scores the bout 113 to 111
And your winner by unanimous decision Stanley Ketchel!!!
Score Cards
Aneeka Williams Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 6 111
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 8 10 113
Tom McDonough Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 6 110
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 114
Don Trombley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 6 111
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 8 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harry Greb 27 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 29 27 30 18 332
Stanley Ketchel 30 27 30 27 30 30 27 27 28 30 24 30 340
Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Stanley Ketchel
Knockdowns scored 1 2
Jabs / Round 4.00 3.75
Hooks / Round 5.50 6.33
Crosses / Round 6.00 7.75
Combinations / Round 6.33 4.58
Uppercuts / Round 5.08 5.33
Punches Landed / Round 26.92 27.75
Punches Missed / Round 39.92 43.08
Punching Accuracy 40.3% 39.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# event 28 8-14
Support Bout
Eder Jofre vs Mickey Walker
Fight info: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Roy Silbert (United States), John Coyle (England) and Donnie Jessup (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Eder Jofre - Record: 2-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Mickey Walker - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:15 Walker can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:17 Jofre pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:31 Jofre drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:0
0:31 That series of punches rocked Mickey Walker and he looks to be in trouble. 6:0
0:45 Walker throws a flurry of punches but Jofre either blocks or slips them. 6:0
0:47 Great work to the body by Jofre as he scores with both hands. 9:0
01:00 The fighters are at close quarters now as Jofre lands a hook downstairs. 11:0
01:13 Walker throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:0
01:20 Jofre lands a hard cross! 15:0
01:20 Walker seems to have been hurt by that punch! 15:0
01:25 Walker is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 15:0
01:33 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 15:0
01:37 Mickey Walker gets the cross through Jofre's guard. 15:2
01:51 Walker is clinching... Jofre is trying to free his gloves... They are under Walker's arms... 15:2
01:55 Walker shoves Jofre away. 15:2
01:59 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 15:2
02:14 Jofre quickly hitches up his trunks. 15:2
02:25 Jofre lands a stinging jab. 17:2
02:34 Walker throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Jofre's jaw. 17:4
02:48 Walker forces his way inside. 17:4
02:57 Walker lands a hard hook! 17:8
02:57 Jofre is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 17:8
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 17:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jofre's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Walker received a pep talk from Jeff Fenech before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Walker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Walker tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:25 Jofre lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Walker's midsection. 2:0
0:36 As high as Walker is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Jofre takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:45 Walker 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. 2:0
0:49 Jofre is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:56 Jofre doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Walker. 5:0
01:09 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:0
01:17 Jofre is really fluid in his movement. 5:0
01:22 Jofre is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 7:3
01:26 Walker's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 2. 7:3
01:40 Eder Jofre picks off the jab thrown by Walker. 7:3
01:42 Jofre throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Walker. 10:3
01:57 Jofre walks in to a glancing hook from Walker. 10:5
02:13 Walker just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 14:5
02:13 Walker looks shaken! 14:5
02:18 Walker's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 14:5
02:22 Jofre splits Walker's gloves with an uppercut. 16:5
02:37 Jofre is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 16:5
02:41 Jofre's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 16:5
02:52 Walker lands the lead cross. 16:7
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 18:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Walker's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Jofre tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Walker blocks it. 0:0
0:19 Walker got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jeff Fenech's instructions work. 0:0
0:20 Walker forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Jofre. 0:2
0:37 Walker lets a quick hook go, catching Jofre moving in. 0:4
0:46 Walker takes a cross to the head from Jofre. 2:4
0:58 Mickey Walker catches Jofre with a nice cross. 2:7
01:13 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Jofre and Walker! 4:9
01:24 Walker gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Jofre with an uppercut. 4:11
01:41 Jofre swings...and misses. 4:11
01:48 Jofre scores with an excellent cross. 7:11
01:53 It seems every shot Walker takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 7:11
01:58 A straight cross from Jofre gets through Walker's guard. 9:11
02:15 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 11:13
02:35 Eder Jofre is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Walker to chase him. 11:13
02:40 Jofre's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:13
02:44 Walker tries a hook but Jofre blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 13:13
02:53 Walker doesn't have to look for Jofre this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:13
03:00 Walker fires a volley of punches but Jofre was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 13:13
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 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walker didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Walker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Walker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Jofre is flicking the jab, trying to keep Walker at long range. 0:0
0:25 Jofre lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
0:30 Walker is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:0
0:35 Walker scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Jofre. 2:2
0:47 Jofre throws the hook and connects. 4:2
01:03 Mickey Walker misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
01:10 That was a violent straight right by Jofre! 8:2
01:10 Walker in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:2
01:24 Walker feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 8:2
01:28 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
01:34 Mickey Walker plants a cross on Jofre's rib cage. 8:4
01:58 Walker lands a brutal cross to head of Jofre. 8:7
02:12 Walker just misses with a huge shot as Jofre chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:7
02:22 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:7
02:25 Mickey Walker shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:9
02:34 Walker snakes the jab through Jofre's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:11
02:50 Walker slides along the far ropes. 8:11
02:55 The action slows for the moment. 8:11
03:00 Walker is jockeying for position as he tries to force Jofre back into the corner. 8:11
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:13
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Mickey Walker'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 Walker throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 0:3
0:17 Whatever Jeff Fenech said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Walker has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:3
0:23 Walker tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:3
0:29 Walker takes a heavy combination downstairs. 5:3
0:29 Walker was hurt by those blows! 5:3
0:34 The increased swelling around the right eye of Walker is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:3
0:43 Jofre is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 5:3
0:51 That punch actually went behind Walker's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jofre. 5:3
01:02 Walker is either lucky or has radar. Jofre's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:3
01:14 Jofre lands a vicious cross! 9:3
01:14 That's the punch Jofre hoped to land! Walker looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 9:3
01:27 Oh!!! Jofre unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 13:3
01:27 Jofre just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 13:3
01:31 There has to be something done about the swelling around Walker's right eye as it continues to worsen. 13:3
01:36 Jofre rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 15:3
01:36 Jofre has Mickey Walker hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Jofre is. 15:3
01:49 Jofre cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Mickey Walker had his elbows tucked in nicely. 15:3
01:52 Walker moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 15:5
02:13 Jofre tries to drop the right hand over the top but Walker ducks under it. 15:5
02:20 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 15:5
02:29 Eder Jofre ties up Walker. 15:5
02:34 Referee Podgorski has to separate the two... 15:5
02:38 Jofre steals a quick glance at his corner. 15:5
02:46 Walker is challenging Eder Jofre to fight him and quit clinching. 15:5
02:58 Podgorski steps in and breaks it up. 15:5
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Walker is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Walker still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Eder Jofre fires a punishing jab into the face of Walker. He wasn't probing with that punch. 3:0
0:25 Walker leaves the jab just short. 3:0
0:32 It's a sweet uppercut by Jofre! He snapped Mickey Walker's head straight back with that punch! 8:0
0:32 That blast sent Walker reeling into the ropes! 8:0
0:45 Walker is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:0
0:52 Jofre lands a crushing uppercut! 12:0
0:52 That was a beautiful shot, Walker's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 12:0
0:56 Walker's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 12:0
01:06 Walker wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Eder Jofre's defense. 12:0
01:19 Upstairs and downstairs! Walker lands two quick blows and then moves away from Jofre's counters. 12:2
01:38 Walker scores with a hook to the side of the head. 12:4
01:55 Walker misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 12:4
02:08 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Walker but it scores points for Jofre none the less. 14:4
02:20 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:4
02:31 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 14:4
02:41 Walker looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Jofre. 14:4
02:45 Walker traps Jofre in the corner! 14:4
02:50 Walker fires away but finds nothing but air. 14:4
03:00 * A cross to the jaw has Walker hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 14:4
03:00 Podgorski begins counting... 22:4
03:00 1... 22:4
03:00 * Walker still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Podgorski is taking a long look at him. 22:4
03:00 Podgorski is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 22:4
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. 23:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walker looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Walker's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Walker is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Walker slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Jofre grabs Walker. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Podgorski separates the two... 0:0
0:25 Walker is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:30 Jofre landed a sharp combination that rocked Walker back on his heels! 4:0
0:30 Walker is out on his feet after that violent combination! 4:0
0:47 Jofre is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Walker's defense. 4:0
0:56 Jofre really buried that punch into Walker's ribs. 8:0
0:56 Walker is hurt! 8:0
01:01 Walker is running out of gas... 8:0
01:01 Walker seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 8:0
01:18 Jofre lands a strong cross! 12:0
01:18 That blow connected solidly to the head of Walker and he is stunned! 12:0
01:31 Walker scores with a nice two-punch combination. 12:2
01:40 Walker is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 12:2
01:43 Walker moves into a neutral corner. 12:2
01:48 Jofre fires and misses. 12:2
01:55 Walker dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Jofre back on his heels! 12:6
01:55 Jofre is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 12:6
01:59 Walker eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 12:6
02:08 Eder Jofre lands a solid cross! 16:6
02:08 Walker is trying to regroup after that punch... 16:6
02:13 The swelling under Walker'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. 16:6
02:18 Walker's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 16:8
02:28 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 16:8
02:28 Walker lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 16:10
02:42 Walker catches Jofre coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:15
02:42 Jofre is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 16:15
02:52 Jofre backs into the left corner. 16:15
02:57 Walker whiffs with the combination. 16:15
03:00 Jofre misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 16:15
03:00 Eder Jofre appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:15
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. 17:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre and Walker square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Walker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Walker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Jofre just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:12 Walker appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:16 The sting is starting to go from Walker's punches... 4:0
0:16 The swelling under Walker's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:0
0:21 The action is back at ring center. 4:0
0:25 Walker clinches... Jofre gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:30 Jofre tries to get free... Here comes Podgorski to break them up... 4:0
0:39 Jofre has Walker pinned! 4:0
0:44 Jofre wraps up Walker... Neither fighter will break... 4:0
0:48 Podgorski separates the two... 4:0
0:59 Jofre moves into the upper left corner. 4:0
01:03 Circling left, Walker looks for an opening to fire a shot at Jofre. 4:0
01:12 Walker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jofre flush! 4:4
01:12 Jofre looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:4
01:24 Mickey Walker is motioning with his gloves for Jofre to bring it on, but "Toy Bulldog" Walker is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:4
01:31 Jofre blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 7:4
01:41 These guys are really going at it but Jofre looks to be getting the worse of it. 9:7
01:54 Walker just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jofre with a sharp combination! 9:11
01:54 Eder Jofre is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 9:11
02:08 Walker fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:11
02:19 Jofre is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:11
02:27 And Walker tastes the power of a huge hook from Jofre! 14:11
02:27 Walker is dazed and he is in trouble!! 14:11
02:32 Walker's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 14:11
02:36 Jofre brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 14:11
02:41 Jofre is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Walker. 14:11
02:59 There's a straight right by Jofre! 18:11
02:59 Walker staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 18:11
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 18:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Walker is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Jofre lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:19 Both fighters are throwing but Jofre is scoring more than Walker. 5:2
0:23 Jofre is fading... 5:2
0:28 Jeff Fenech was really animated in Walker's corner and Walker was nodding in agreement. 5:2
0:34 Walker pins Jofre's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:2
0:43 Walker pushes Jofre away. 5:2
0:51 Walker drives a brutal left hook home just above Jofre's trunks. 5:5
01:01 Eder Jofre traps Walker in the corner! 5:5
01:01 Jofre bangs home a hard cross. 8:5
01:16 Jofre lands a devastating uppercut! 12:5
01:16 Walker is reeling.. 12:5
01:21 The swelling around Walker's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:5
01:28 Eder Jofre gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 14:5
01:41 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:5
01:49 Jofre smothers Mickey Walker's attack with a clinch! 14:5
01:54 Podgorski separates them. 14:5
02:05 Jofre has Walker blocked in! 14:5
02:10 Jofre is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 14:5
02:27 * Jofre connects with a thundering uppercut and Mickey Walker drops to the canvas! 14:5
02:30 Podgorski begins the count over Walker as Jofre moves to a neutral corner.. 20:5
02:30 1... 20:5
02:31 2... 20:5
02:32 3... 20:5
02:32 * Mickey Walker 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. 20:5
02:32 Mickey Walker still looks unsteady, but Podgorski allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 20:5
02:32 Jofre knows he has Walker hurt as he wades in swinging! 20:5
02:45 Jofre doesn't connect with the cross. 20:5
03:00 Jofre lands a wicked combination! 25:5
03:00 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Walker is just trying to hang on! 25:5
03:00 Walker has to be struggling to see out of his badly swollen right eye. 25:5
03:00 It looks like Jofre has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 25:5
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 26:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Jofre providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Walker looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:13 Jofre lands a devastating uppercut! 5:0
0:13 Walker looks stunned! 5:0
0:27 Walker drops the right hand flush on Jofre's chin! 5:4
0:27 Eder Jofre looks shaken! 5:4
0:44 Walker tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:4
0:51 Walker is forced into his own corner... 5:4
0:56 Eder Jofre just landed a three punch combo! 9:4
0:56 Walker is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 9:4
01:00 Mickey Walker's right eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 9:4
01:14 * A solid cross drops Walker on his back! 9:4
01:16 Podgorski moves into position over Walker and begins the count 18:4
01:16 1... 18:4
01:17 2... 18:4
01:18 3... 18:4
01:19 4... 18:4
01:20 5... 18:4
01:21 6... 18:4
01:22 7... 18:4
01:23 Walker lurches to his feet at the count of 8 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 18:4
01:23 * Walker has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 18:4
01:23 The fight will go on as Podgorski deems Walker is fit to conitnue. 18:4
01:23 Walker is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Jofre just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 18:4
01:32 Walker is blocked in his own corner... 18:4
01:32 Jofre takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 21:4
01:32 Jofre appears to have Walker out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Walker looks ready to go, as Jofre closes in to try and end this fight. 21:4
01:37 Walker is really shaken up having been down in both this round, and the round prior. 21:4
01:41 Jofre slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Walker. 24:4
01:41 Jofre wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 24:4
01:45 Podgorski is taking a close look at Walker, if he doesn't respond this fight could be over. 24:4
01:45 Walker's right eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 24:4
01:50 Jofre is staying at the center of the ring. 24:4
01:54 Jofre misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 24:4
02:05 Eder Jofre throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Walker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 24:4
02:17 OH! Jofre landed the big hook flush! 28:4
02:17 Walker appears to be stunned! 28:4
02:30 Walker does a great job smothering Jofre's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 28:4
02:37 Walker slides into his own corner... 28:4
02:37 A cross lands for Jofre. Walker didn't see that one coming. 30:4
02:46 * Jofre lands a thudding shot under Walker's ribcage and Walker crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 30:4
02:49 The count starts... 40:4
02:49 1... 40:4
02:50 2... 40:4
02:51 Walker is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 3 but he is badly hurt. 40:4
02:52 4... 40:4
02:53 5... 40:4
02:54 6... 40:4
02:55 7... 40:4
02:56 8... 40:4
02:57 9... 40:4
02:58 10! 40:4
02:58 * That's it! Mickey "Toy Bulldog" Walker can't beat the count. Eder Jofre wins this fight with a knockout. 40:4
Fight Result
Let's go to Billy Jordan for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 02:59 mark in Round 10 is...
Eder Jofre!
Score Cards
Roy Silbert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 89
Mickey Walker 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 8 80
John Coyle Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 89
Mickey Walker 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 8 80
Donnie Jessup Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 89
Mickey Walker 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 8 80
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 267
Mickey Walker 27 27 27 30 27 24 27 27 24 240
Statistics
Categories Eder Jofre Mickey Walker
Knockdowns scored 4 0
Jabs / Round 6.10 3.80
Hooks / Round 6.70 3.90
Crosses / Round 9.00 4.30
Combinations / Round 5.00 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 5.10 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 31.90 18.70
Punches Missed / Round 32.90 42.60
Punching Accuracy 49.2% 30.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Eder Jofre vs Mickey Walker
Fight info: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Roy Silbert (United States), John Coyle (England) and Donnie Jessup (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Eder Jofre - Record: 2-3-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Mickey Walker - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:15 Walker can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:17 Jofre pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:31 Jofre drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:0
0:31 That series of punches rocked Mickey Walker and he looks to be in trouble. 6:0
0:45 Walker throws a flurry of punches but Jofre either blocks or slips them. 6:0
0:47 Great work to the body by Jofre as he scores with both hands. 9:0
01:00 The fighters are at close quarters now as Jofre lands a hook downstairs. 11:0
01:13 Walker throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:0
01:20 Jofre lands a hard cross! 15:0
01:20 Walker seems to have been hurt by that punch! 15:0
01:25 Walker is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 15:0
01:33 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 15:0
01:37 Mickey Walker gets the cross through Jofre's guard. 15:2
01:51 Walker is clinching... Jofre is trying to free his gloves... They are under Walker's arms... 15:2
01:55 Walker shoves Jofre away. 15:2
01:59 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 15:2
02:14 Jofre quickly hitches up his trunks. 15:2
02:25 Jofre lands a stinging jab. 17:2
02:34 Walker throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Jofre's jaw. 17:4
02:48 Walker forces his way inside. 17:4
02:57 Walker lands a hard hook! 17:8
02:57 Jofre is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 17:8
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 17:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jofre's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Walker received a pep talk from Jeff Fenech before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Walker's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Walker tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:25 Jofre lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Walker's midsection. 2:0
0:36 As high as Walker is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Jofre takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:45 Walker 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. 2:0
0:49 Jofre is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:56 Jofre doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Walker. 5:0
01:09 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:0
01:17 Jofre is really fluid in his movement. 5:0
01:22 Jofre is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 7:3
01:26 Walker's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 2. 7:3
01:40 Eder Jofre picks off the jab thrown by Walker. 7:3
01:42 Jofre throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Walker. 10:3
01:57 Jofre walks in to a glancing hook from Walker. 10:5
02:13 Walker just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 14:5
02:13 Walker looks shaken! 14:5
02:18 Walker's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 14:5
02:22 Jofre splits Walker's gloves with an uppercut. 16:5
02:37 Jofre is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 16:5
02:41 Jofre's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 16:5
02:52 Walker lands the lead cross. 16:7
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 18:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Walker's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Jofre tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Walker blocks it. 0:0
0:19 Walker got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jeff Fenech's instructions work. 0:0
0:20 Walker forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Jofre. 0:2
0:37 Walker lets a quick hook go, catching Jofre moving in. 0:4
0:46 Walker takes a cross to the head from Jofre. 2:4
0:58 Mickey Walker catches Jofre with a nice cross. 2:7
01:13 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Jofre and Walker! 4:9
01:24 Walker gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Jofre with an uppercut. 4:11
01:41 Jofre swings...and misses. 4:11
01:48 Jofre scores with an excellent cross. 7:11
01:53 It seems every shot Walker takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 7:11
01:58 A straight cross from Jofre gets through Walker's guard. 9:11
02:15 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 11:13
02:35 Eder Jofre is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Walker to chase him. 11:13
02:40 Jofre's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:13
02:44 Walker tries a hook but Jofre blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 13:13
02:53 Walker doesn't have to look for Jofre this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:13
03:00 Walker fires a volley of punches but Jofre was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 13:13
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 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walker didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Walker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Walker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Jofre is flicking the jab, trying to keep Walker at long range. 0:0
0:25 Jofre lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
0:30 Walker is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:0
0:35 Walker scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Jofre. 2:2
0:47 Jofre throws the hook and connects. 4:2
01:03 Mickey Walker misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
01:10 That was a violent straight right by Jofre! 8:2
01:10 Walker in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:2
01:24 Walker feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 8:2
01:28 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
01:34 Mickey Walker plants a cross on Jofre's rib cage. 8:4
01:58 Walker lands a brutal cross to head of Jofre. 8:7
02:12 Walker just misses with a huge shot as Jofre chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:7
02:22 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:7
02:25 Mickey Walker shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:9
02:34 Walker snakes the jab through Jofre's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:11
02:50 Walker slides along the far ropes. 8:11
02:55 The action slows for the moment. 8:11
03:00 Walker is jockeying for position as he tries to force Jofre back into the corner. 8:11
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:13
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Mickey Walker'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 Walker throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 0:3
0:17 Whatever Jeff Fenech said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Walker has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:3
0:23 Walker tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:3
0:29 Walker takes a heavy combination downstairs. 5:3
0:29 Walker was hurt by those blows! 5:3
0:34 The increased swelling around the right eye of Walker is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:3
0:43 Jofre is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 5:3
0:51 That punch actually went behind Walker's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jofre. 5:3
01:02 Walker is either lucky or has radar. Jofre's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:3
01:14 Jofre lands a vicious cross! 9:3
01:14 That's the punch Jofre hoped to land! Walker looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 9:3
01:27 Oh!!! Jofre unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 13:3
01:27 Jofre just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 13:3
01:31 There has to be something done about the swelling around Walker's right eye as it continues to worsen. 13:3
01:36 Jofre rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 15:3
01:36 Jofre has Mickey Walker hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Jofre is. 15:3
01:49 Jofre cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Mickey Walker had his elbows tucked in nicely. 15:3
01:52 Walker moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 15:5
02:13 Jofre tries to drop the right hand over the top but Walker ducks under it. 15:5
02:20 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 15:5
02:29 Eder Jofre ties up Walker. 15:5
02:34 Referee Podgorski has to separate the two... 15:5
02:38 Jofre steals a quick glance at his corner. 15:5
02:46 Walker is challenging Eder Jofre to fight him and quit clinching. 15:5
02:58 Podgorski steps in and breaks it up. 15:5
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walker is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Walker is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Walker still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Eder Jofre fires a punishing jab into the face of Walker. He wasn't probing with that punch. 3:0
0:25 Walker leaves the jab just short. 3:0
0:32 It's a sweet uppercut by Jofre! He snapped Mickey Walker's head straight back with that punch! 8:0
0:32 That blast sent Walker reeling into the ropes! 8:0
0:45 Walker is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:0
0:52 Jofre lands a crushing uppercut! 12:0
0:52 That was a beautiful shot, Walker's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 12:0
0:56 Walker's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 12:0
01:06 Walker wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Eder Jofre's defense. 12:0
01:19 Upstairs and downstairs! Walker lands two quick blows and then moves away from Jofre's counters. 12:2
01:38 Walker scores with a hook to the side of the head. 12:4
01:55 Walker misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 12:4
02:08 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Walker but it scores points for Jofre none the less. 14:4
02:20 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:4
02:31 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 14:4
02:41 Walker looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Jofre. 14:4
02:45 Walker traps Jofre in the corner! 14:4
02:50 Walker fires away but finds nothing but air. 14:4
03:00 * A cross to the jaw has Walker hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 14:4
03:00 Podgorski begins counting... 22:4
03:00 1... 22:4
03:00 * Walker still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Podgorski is taking a long look at him. 22:4
03:00 Podgorski is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 22:4
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. 23:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walker looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Walker's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Walker is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 Walker slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Jofre grabs Walker. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Podgorski separates the two... 0:0
0:25 Walker is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:30 Jofre landed a sharp combination that rocked Walker back on his heels! 4:0
0:30 Walker is out on his feet after that violent combination! 4:0
0:47 Jofre is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Walker's defense. 4:0
0:56 Jofre really buried that punch into Walker's ribs. 8:0
0:56 Walker is hurt! 8:0
01:01 Walker is running out of gas... 8:0
01:01 Walker seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 8:0
01:18 Jofre lands a strong cross! 12:0
01:18 That blow connected solidly to the head of Walker and he is stunned! 12:0
01:31 Walker scores with a nice two-punch combination. 12:2
01:40 Walker is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 12:2
01:43 Walker moves into a neutral corner. 12:2
01:48 Jofre fires and misses. 12:2
01:55 Walker dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Jofre back on his heels! 12:6
01:55 Jofre is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 12:6
01:59 Walker eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 12:6
02:08 Eder Jofre lands a solid cross! 16:6
02:08 Walker is trying to regroup after that punch... 16:6
02:13 The swelling under Walker'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. 16:6
02:18 Walker's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 16:8
02:28 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 16:8
02:28 Walker lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 16:10
02:42 Walker catches Jofre coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:15
02:42 Jofre is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 16:15
02:52 Jofre backs into the left corner. 16:15
02:57 Walker whiffs with the combination. 16:15
03:00 Jofre misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 16:15
03:00 Eder Jofre appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:15
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. 17:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre and Walker square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Walker's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Walker's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Jofre just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:12 Walker appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:16 The sting is starting to go from Walker's punches... 4:0
0:16 The swelling under Walker's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:0
0:21 The action is back at ring center. 4:0
0:25 Walker clinches... Jofre gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:30 Jofre tries to get free... Here comes Podgorski to break them up... 4:0
0:39 Jofre has Walker pinned! 4:0
0:44 Jofre wraps up Walker... Neither fighter will break... 4:0
0:48 Podgorski separates the two... 4:0
0:59 Jofre moves into the upper left corner. 4:0
01:03 Circling left, Walker looks for an opening to fire a shot at Jofre. 4:0
01:12 Walker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jofre flush! 4:4
01:12 Jofre looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:4
01:24 Mickey Walker is motioning with his gloves for Jofre to bring it on, but "Toy Bulldog" Walker is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:4
01:31 Jofre blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 7:4
01:41 These guys are really going at it but Jofre looks to be getting the worse of it. 9:7
01:54 Walker just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jofre with a sharp combination! 9:11
01:54 Eder Jofre is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 9:11
02:08 Walker fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:11
02:19 Jofre is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:11
02:27 And Walker tastes the power of a huge hook from Jofre! 14:11
02:27 Walker is dazed and he is in trouble!! 14:11
02:32 Walker's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 14:11
02:36 Jofre brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 14:11
02:41 Jofre is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Walker. 14:11
02:59 There's a straight right by Jofre! 18:11
02:59 Walker staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 18:11
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 18:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Walker is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Jofre lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:19 Both fighters are throwing but Jofre is scoring more than Walker. 5:2
0:23 Jofre is fading... 5:2
0:28 Jeff Fenech was really animated in Walker's corner and Walker was nodding in agreement. 5:2
0:34 Walker pins Jofre's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:2
0:43 Walker pushes Jofre away. 5:2
0:51 Walker drives a brutal left hook home just above Jofre's trunks. 5:5
01:01 Eder Jofre traps Walker in the corner! 5:5
01:01 Jofre bangs home a hard cross. 8:5
01:16 Jofre lands a devastating uppercut! 12:5
01:16 Walker is reeling.. 12:5
01:21 The swelling around Walker's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:5
01:28 Eder Jofre gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 14:5
01:41 Jofre seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:5
01:49 Jofre smothers Mickey Walker's attack with a clinch! 14:5
01:54 Podgorski separates them. 14:5
02:05 Jofre has Walker blocked in! 14:5
02:10 Jofre is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 14:5
02:27 * Jofre connects with a thundering uppercut and Mickey Walker drops to the canvas! 14:5
02:30 Podgorski begins the count over Walker as Jofre moves to a neutral corner.. 20:5
02:30 1... 20:5
02:31 2... 20:5
02:32 3... 20:5
02:32 * Mickey Walker 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. 20:5
02:32 Mickey Walker still looks unsteady, but Podgorski allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 20:5
02:32 Jofre knows he has Walker hurt as he wades in swinging! 20:5
02:45 Jofre doesn't connect with the cross. 20:5
03:00 Jofre lands a wicked combination! 25:5
03:00 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Walker is just trying to hang on! 25:5
03:00 Walker has to be struggling to see out of his badly swollen right eye. 25:5
03:00 It looks like Jofre has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 25:5
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 26:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Jofre providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face Walker looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:13 Jofre lands a devastating uppercut! 5:0
0:13 Walker looks stunned! 5:0
0:27 Walker drops the right hand flush on Jofre's chin! 5:4
0:27 Eder Jofre looks shaken! 5:4
0:44 Walker tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:4
0:51 Walker is forced into his own corner... 5:4
0:56 Eder Jofre just landed a three punch combo! 9:4
0:56 Walker is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 9:4
01:00 Mickey Walker's right eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 9:4
01:14 * A solid cross drops Walker on his back! 9:4
01:16 Podgorski moves into position over Walker and begins the count 18:4
01:16 1... 18:4
01:17 2... 18:4
01:18 3... 18:4
01:19 4... 18:4
01:20 5... 18:4
01:21 6... 18:4
01:22 7... 18:4
01:23 Walker lurches to his feet at the count of 8 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 18:4
01:23 * Walker has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 18:4
01:23 The fight will go on as Podgorski deems Walker is fit to conitnue. 18:4
01:23 Walker is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Jofre just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 18:4
01:32 Walker is blocked in his own corner... 18:4
01:32 Jofre takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 21:4
01:32 Jofre appears to have Walker out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Walker looks ready to go, as Jofre closes in to try and end this fight. 21:4
01:37 Walker is really shaken up having been down in both this round, and the round prior. 21:4
01:41 Jofre slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Walker. 24:4
01:41 Jofre wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 24:4
01:45 Podgorski is taking a close look at Walker, if he doesn't respond this fight could be over. 24:4
01:45 Walker's right eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 24:4
01:50 Jofre is staying at the center of the ring. 24:4
01:54 Jofre misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 24:4
02:05 Eder Jofre throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Walker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 24:4
02:17 OH! Jofre landed the big hook flush! 28:4
02:17 Walker appears to be stunned! 28:4
02:30 Walker does a great job smothering Jofre's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 28:4
02:37 Walker slides into his own corner... 28:4
02:37 A cross lands for Jofre. Walker didn't see that one coming. 30:4
02:46 * Jofre lands a thudding shot under Walker's ribcage and Walker crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 30:4
02:49 The count starts... 40:4
02:49 1... 40:4
02:50 2... 40:4
02:51 Walker is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 3 but he is badly hurt. 40:4
02:52 4... 40:4
02:53 5... 40:4
02:54 6... 40:4
02:55 7... 40:4
02:56 8... 40:4
02:57 9... 40:4
02:58 10! 40:4
02:58 * That's it! Mickey "Toy Bulldog" Walker can't beat the count. Eder Jofre wins this fight with a knockout. 40:4
Fight Result
Let's go to Billy Jordan for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 02:59 mark in Round 10 is...
Eder Jofre!
Score Cards
Roy Silbert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 89
Mickey Walker 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 8 80
John Coyle Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 89
Mickey Walker 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 8 80
Donnie Jessup Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 89
Mickey Walker 9 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 8 80
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Eder Jofre 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 267
Mickey Walker 27 27 27 30 27 24 27 27 24 240
Statistics
Categories Eder Jofre Mickey Walker
Knockdowns scored 4 0
Jabs / Round 6.10 3.80
Hooks / Round 6.70 3.90
Crosses / Round 9.00 4.30
Combinations / Round 5.00 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 5.10 3.10
Punches Landed / Round 31.90 18.70
Punches Missed / Round 32.90 42.60
Punching Accuracy 49.2% 30.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# event 28 8-14
Co-Feature
Rocky Marciano vs Ricardo Lopez
Fight info: Michaels Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Trella (United States), Rodolfo Hill (Panama) and Rudy Ortega (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Rocky Marciano - Record: 2-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: George Francis
In the blue corner: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 5-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:15 Marciano is either lucky or has radar. Lopez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:18 Not much steam behind Marciano's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:32 Rocky Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Lopez with a sharp combination! 6:0
0:32 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Lopez is just trying to hang on! 6:0
0:59 It's a sweet uppercut by Lopez! He snapped Marciano's head straight back with that punch! 6:4
0:59 Marciano is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 6:4
01:16 Lopez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:4
01:30 Lopez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 6:8
01:30 Marciano is staggered... 6:8
01:46 Lopez fires and misses. 6:8
01:58 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Lopez back on his heels! 10:8
01:58 Lopez is out on his feet after that violent combination! 10:8
02:14 Lopez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Marciano flush! 10:12
02:14 Marciano appears to have been staggered by that punch... 10:12
02:23 Marciano doesn't have to look for Lopez this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:12
02:30 Lopez ties up Marciano... 10:12
02:39 Gibson moves in to break the clinch. 10:12
02:52 Rocky Marciano is challenging Lopez to fight him and quit clinching. 10:12
03:00 Now they break clean. 10:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Lopez fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Marciano. He rocked him with that one. 0:3
0:22 And Lopez tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Marciano! 4:3
0:22 Lopez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:3
0:37 Lopez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:3
0:43 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:3
0:46 * Gibson scolds Marciano for slapping with an open glove 6:3
01:13 Marciano looks to work the body, but Ricardo Lopez covers up nicely. 6:3
01:19 There's a hard shot off the top of Marciano's head! 6:7
01:19 Marciano staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:7
01:32 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lopez takes advantage of it. 6:7
01:38 Marciano lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:7
01:57 Lopez wraps up Marciano... Neither fighter will break... 8:7
02:02 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 8:7
02:07 Marciano scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Lopez. 10:7
02:22 Lopez smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 10:7
02:29 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 10:7
02:32 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Marciano lands the right hand. 12:7
02:46 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 16:7
02:46 That shot buckled Lopez's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 16:7
03:00 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 16:7
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 17:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lopez and he is stunned! 4:0
0:21 Lopez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:26 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 8:0
0:26 Ricardo Lopez is reeling.. 8:0
0:42 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Lopez ducks under it. 8:0
0:49 Marciano scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 10:0
01:11 Marciano connects with a violent uppercut! 14:0
01:11 Lopez looks stunned! 14:0
01:24 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:0
01:30 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:0
01:43 Marciano catches Lopez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 18:0
01:43 Lopez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 18:0
01:56 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:0
01:59 Some nice infighting ends with Lopez getting an uppercut in. 18:2
02:13 Lopez scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 18:4
02:28 Marciano takes a hard combination from Lopez 18:8
02:28 Marciano looks like he was hurt by that punch! 18:8
02:49 Rocky Marciano lands a strong hook! 23:8
02:49 Lopez is suddenly in trouble! 23:8
03:00 Rocky Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Lopez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 27:8
03:00 Lopez is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 27:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Gibson to step in. 28:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Lopez leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Marciano lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:14 Lopez was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:23 Marciano moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:0
0:40 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:0
0:42 Lopez flicks a jab to Marciano's stomach 6:2
0:56 Rocky Marciano clinches... Lopez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:2
01:00 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Lopez out of the clinch. 6:2
01:05 The cross scores for Marciano. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:2
01:19 Lopez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:2
01:30 Marciano is clinching... Lopez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Marciano's arms... 8:2
01:39 Gibson is shouting at Marciano to break! 8:2
01:49 Rocky Marciano is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Lopez. 8:2
01:54 Gibson has to separate the two... 8:2
02:03 Marciano pummels Ricardo Lopez, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 12:2
02:03 Lopez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 12:2
02:23 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:2
02:30 Lopez lands a vicious hook! 12:6
02:30 Marciano looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 12:6
02:44 There's a straight right by Marciano! 16:6
02:44 Lopez was staggered by that punch! 16:6
02:58 Marciano lands a hard hook! 20:6
02:58 Lopez is suddenly in trouble! 20:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 20:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Lopez scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:2
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:19 Dennie Mancini was really animated in Ricardo Lopez's corner and Ricardo Lopez was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:20 Marciano winds up from the third row and lands a vicious hook to the head of Lopez! That one took forever to get there, but still scored! 3:2
0:37 Rocky Marciano misses with that hook. 3:2
0:44 Lopez lands a hard cross! 3:7
0:44 Lopez sent Marciano reeling with that punch! 3:7
0:57 Marciano usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Lopez tries vainly to score. 3:7
01:12 * Lopez lands a short combination to the temple and Marciano pitches forward, landing face first at Lopez's feet!!! 3:7
01:14 Gibson begins the count over Rocky Marciano as Lopez moves to a neutral corner.. 3:16
01:14 1... 3:16
01:15 2... 3:16
01:16 3... 3:16
01:17 4... 3:16
01:18 5... 3:16
01:19 6... 3:16
01:20 7... 3:16
01:21 8... 3:16
01:21 * Marciano's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 3:16
01:21 Gibson looks into Rocky Marciano eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 3:16
01:21 Ricardo Lopez won't want to let Marciano off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 3:16
01:30 Marciano slides into the corner... 3:16
01:35 Marciano does a great job smothering Lopez's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 3:16
01:42 A straight cross from Lopez gets through Marciano's guard. 3:18
01:42 Marciano is dazed as Lopez looks to put him away! 3:18
01:50 Lopez bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 3:20
01:50 Lopez stunned Marciano. Lopez knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 3:20
02:04 That punch actually went behind Marciano's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Lopez. 3:20
02:14 Marciano slides into his own corner... 3:20
02:19 Lopez looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 3:20
02:21 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Marciano and Gibson has stopped the action to scold him 6:20
02:40 Marciano throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:20
02:49 Ricardo Lopez retreats into the left corner. 8:20
02:53 Marciano is holding... 8:20
02:58 Marciano and Lopez each take a step back. 8:20
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. 8:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 Ricardo Lopez got some great advice from Dennie Mancini between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:13 Lopez is clinching. Gibson better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:18 Lopez finally lets go of Marciano. 0:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 George Francis was in Marciano's face between rounds and Marciano just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:27 Marciano has his arms wrapped around Lopez... Now they separate. 0:0
0:36 Referee Gibson steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:49 Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:56 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:03 Lopez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
01:03 Marciano is hurt! 0:4
01:12 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:4
01:19 Marciano throws a crushing right to Lopez's jaw! 4:4
01:19 Lopez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:4
01:24 Marciano is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:4
01:31 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:4
01:31 Both fighters miss, now Ricardo Lopez follows up with a solid hook to the body of Lopez! 4:7
01:45 Rocky Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:7
01:52 Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:12
01:52 Marciano was stunned by that blow! 4:12
02:05 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:12
02:05 That series of punches rocked Lopez and he looks to be in trouble. 8:12
02:14 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:12
02:22 Marciano swings...and misses. 8:12
02:37 Lopez throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Marciano's jaw. 8:14
02:47 Lopez gets in a hook to the body of Marciano. 8:16
02:59 Marciano has Lopez trapped in the lower neutral corner... 8:16
03:00 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Lopez got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:16
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 8:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Lopez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dennie Mancini's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 The fighters are tied up. Lopez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:20 Gibson separates them. 0:0
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:30 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:30 Lopez was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:48 Lopez slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:52 Marciano drives that short hook into Lopez's midsection! 9:0
0:52 Lopez looks shaken! 9:0
01:01 Lopez lands a big hook to the jaw of Marciano. Marciano was stopped cold by that shot. 9:3
01:19 Marciano has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Lopez. 9:3
01:24 Gibson has to break the clinch. 9:3
01:39 Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 14:3
01:39 Lopez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 14:3
01:49 A flurry of blows from Lopez lands to the body 14:5
01:58 Lopez fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 14:7
02:12 Lopez is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Marciano can't throw punches, I guess. 14:7
02:21 Marciano works his way free! 14:7
02:26 That was a savage uppercut from Marciano, it's amazing Lopez is still on his feet with the force that punch had behind it! 17:7
02:30 Lopez needs to catch his second wind... 17:7
02:40 Marciano plods forward. 17:7
02:53 Marciano is off target with that cross. 17:7
02:55 The fighters are at close quarters now as Lopez lands a hook downstairs. 17:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Gibson to step in and break it up. 17:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Lopez received a pep talk from Dennie Mancini before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Marciano fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 3:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:0
0:17 Dennie Mancini really gave it to Lopez between rounds, but Lopez's didn't seem to be paying attention. 3:0
0:22 Rocky Marciano forces his way inside. 3:0
0:27 Lopez has Marciano blocked in! 3:0
0:32 Lopez lets his hands go inside, but Marciano protects his body well. 3:0
0:46 Lopez will tie a guy up if he has to. 3:0
0:55 Gibson separates the two fighters. 3:0
01:04 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:0
01:11 Oh!!! Lopez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 3:4
01:11 Lopez has Rocky Marciano in trouble after that punch! 3:4
01:25 Lopez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Marciano. 3:4
01:31 Rocky Marciano scores with a winging right! Ricardo Lopez's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:4
01:31 Lopez careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 7:4
01:36 Lopez doesn't have much left... 7:4
01:40 Lopez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:4
01:49 Ricardo Lopez fires a shot, but it glances off Marciano's shoulder. 7:4
01:55 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:4
01:55 Lopez is clutching his side! 11:4
02:09 Lopez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 15:4
02:09 Those punches hurt Lopez and he looks to hang on. 15:4
02:13 * What looked like some minor puffiness a few seconds ago has grown into noticeable swelling around Lopez's left eye. 15:4
02:18 A hard jab to the stomach makes Lopez gasp!! 18:4
02:35 Lopez traps Marciano's gloves under his arms, forcing Gibson to break them up. 18:4
02:39 Gibson moves them apart. 18:4
02:52 Marciano wraps his arms around Lopez. 18:4
03:00 Gibson separates the two... 18:4
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 19:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ricardo Lopez's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:12 Ricardo Lopez ends up behind Marciano as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:19 Marciano retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Lopez just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:24 How is Marciano standing after those shots? 0:4
0:37 Lopez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:4
0:42 Lopez has Marciano cornered! 0:4
0:47 Lopez telegraphed that shot and Marciano ducks under it easily. 0:4
0:53 Marciano really buried that punch into Lopez's ribs. 4:4
0:53 Lopez appears shaken by those punches! 4:4
01:08 Lopez fires and misses. 4:4
01:15 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:4
01:15 Lopez is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:4
01:19 Look for Marciano to start to target Lopez's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 9:4
01:24 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 9:4
01:29 Lopez bounces off the ropes, challenging Marciano to come get him. 9:4
01:52 Lopez lands a strong hook! 9:9
01:52 Marciano is gasping for air!! 9:9
02:01 Lopez lands a jab to Marciano's midsection 9:11
02:13 Lopez has Marciano pinned! 9:11
02:13 Lopez throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 9:14
02:24 The action is back at ring center. 9:14
02:24 Marciano flicks a lead right to the head of Lopez. 11:14
02:33 Marciano is blocked in his own corner... 11:14
02:37 Ricardo Lopez lands a devastating cross! 11:18
02:37 Marciano's knee almost touched the canvas... 11:18
02:51 Lopez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:18
02:58 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 11:18
03:00 Lopez is staying at the center of the ring. 11:18
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:20
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Lopez is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Lopez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Rocky Marciano on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:17 George Francis not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Lopez. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:2
0:22 Marciano charges in but Lopez avoids the rush. 0:2
0:27 Lopez moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:4
0:36 Lopez feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:7
0:49 Rocky Marciano throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:7
0:53 The swelling under Lopez's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:7
01:05 Marciano picks off the jab by Lopez. 2:7
01:16 Lopez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:7
01:27 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:7
01:34 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:7
01:37 Lopez moves into a neutral corner. 2:7
01:41 Marciano ties up Lopez. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:7
01:53 Gibson separates the two... 2:7
02:02 Lopez moves into the upper left corner. 2:7
02:06 Lopez usues his legs to avoid Rocky Marciano's punches. 2:7
02:08 Lopez winds up and lands a nasty hook to Marciano's body. 2:10
02:32 Lopez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 7:10
02:32 Lopez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:10
02:46 Lopez's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Marciano. 10:10
02:59 Lopez has freed himself from Marciano. They move quickly to ring center. 10:10
03:00 Lopez traps Marciano in the corner! 10:10
03:00 Lopez doesn't connect with the hook. 10:10
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 10:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Lopez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Lopez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Lopez misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:28 Lopez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:54 Marciano lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:54 Lopez looks shaken! 4:0
01:03 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:0
01:07 Marciano catches Lopez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:0
01:07 That was a beautiful shot, Lopez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 9:0
01:12 There has to be something done about the swelling around Lopez's left eye as it continues to worsen. 9:0
01:17 Lopez backs into the right corner. 9:0
01:21 Lopez takes a hard combination from Marciano 13:0
01:21 Lopez is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 13:0
01:37 That hook by Lopez jarred Marciano! 13:4
01:37 Marciano looks shaken! 13:4
01:54 Marciano fires a lead right that Ricardo Lopez manages to avoid. 13:4
02:10 Lopez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Marciano but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:4
02:17 Marciano gets off a quick combination to the body 15:4
02:22 The swelling around Lopez's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 15:4
02:35 Marciano pushes Lopez then steps away from him. 15:4
02:47 Lopez clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 15:4
02:51 Ricardo Lopez pushes Marciano away. 15:4
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 19:4
03:00 Ricardo Lopez was shaken by those blows! 19:4
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 19:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 21:3
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Dennie Mancini said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Lopez has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Lopez'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 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:21 Marciano does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Lopez's punches in close. 0:0
0:27 Dennie Mancini is just telling Lopez the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:33 Gibson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Lopez locks up Rocky Marciano's arms. 0:0
0:38 Gibson has to break them apart. 0:0
0:42 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:47 Lopez picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 0:0
0:54 Lopez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
01:00 Rocky Marciano has Ricardo Lopez trapped! 0:0
01:05 Rocky Marciano lands a solid hook! 4:0
01:05 Lopez is gasping for air!! 4:0
01:22 Marciano fires a left hand that Lopez takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
01:31 Marciano gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:0
01:36 Lopez's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:0
01:46 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:53 Marciano continues to follow Lopez about the ring. 6:0
01:58 Marciano pins Lopez in the corner! 6:0
02:02 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Lopez's chin! 11:0
02:02 Marciano has Lopez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 11:0
02:18 Lopez retreats into a neutral corner. 11:0
02:22 Lopez holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 11:0
02:27 Lopez tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 11:0
02:37 Lopez continues to pop the jab 11:2
02:46 Marciano straightens Lopez up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 14:2
02:58 Lopez eats a jab from Marciano 16:2
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 17:1
Fight Result
Here's Ed Darien with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Don Trella, United States scores the bout 114 to 113
Rodolfo Hill, Panama scores the bout 114 to 113
Rudy Ortega, United States scores the bout 114 to 113
And your winner by unanimous decision Rocky Marciano!!!
Score Cards
Don Trella Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113
Rodolfo Hill Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113
Rudy Ortega Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 27 30 30 30 24 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 342
Ricardo Lopez 30 27 27 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 27 27 339
Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Ricardo Lopez
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 3.58 2.75
Hooks / Round 6.17 4.92
Crosses / Round 7.08 3.42
Combinations / Round 5.00 4.08
Uppercuts / Round 5.58 4.33
Punches Landed / Round 27.42 19.50
Punches Missed / Round 32.92 53.42
Punching Accuracy 45.4% 26.7%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Open Glove 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 2 4 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Rocky Marciano vs Ricardo Lopez
Fight info: Michaels Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Trella (United States), Rodolfo Hill (Panama) and Rudy Ortega (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Rocky Marciano - Record: 2-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: George Francis
In the blue corner: Ricardo Lopez - Record: 5-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:15 Marciano is either lucky or has radar. Lopez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:18 Not much steam behind Marciano's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:32 Rocky Marciano just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Lopez with a sharp combination! 6:0
0:32 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Lopez is just trying to hang on! 6:0
0:59 It's a sweet uppercut by Lopez! He snapped Marciano's head straight back with that punch! 6:4
0:59 Marciano is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 6:4
01:16 Lopez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:4
01:30 Lopez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Marciano back on his heels! 6:8
01:30 Marciano is staggered... 6:8
01:46 Lopez fires and misses. 6:8
01:58 Marciano landed a sharp combination that rocked Lopez back on his heels! 10:8
01:58 Lopez is out on his feet after that violent combination! 10:8
02:14 Lopez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Marciano flush! 10:12
02:14 Marciano appears to have been staggered by that punch... 10:12
02:23 Marciano doesn't have to look for Lopez this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:12
02:30 Lopez ties up Marciano... 10:12
02:39 Gibson moves in to break the clinch. 10:12
02:52 Rocky Marciano is challenging Lopez to fight him and quit clinching. 10:12
03:00 Now they break clean. 10:12
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Lopez fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Marciano. He rocked him with that one. 0:3
0:22 And Lopez tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Marciano! 4:3
0:22 Lopez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:3
0:37 Lopez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:3
0:43 Marciano is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:3
0:46 * Gibson scolds Marciano for slapping with an open glove 6:3
01:13 Marciano looks to work the body, but Ricardo Lopez covers up nicely. 6:3
01:19 There's a hard shot off the top of Marciano's head! 6:7
01:19 Marciano staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:7
01:32 As high as Marciano is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lopez takes advantage of it. 6:7
01:38 Marciano lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:7
01:57 Lopez wraps up Marciano... Neither fighter will break... 8:7
02:02 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 8:7
02:07 Marciano scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Lopez. 10:7
02:22 Lopez smothers Marciano's attack as Marciano tries to get off some shots inside. 10:7
02:29 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 10:7
02:32 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Marciano lands the right hand. 12:7
02:46 Look out! That was a straight right by Marciano! 16:7
02:46 That shot buckled Lopez's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 16:7
03:00 Marciano fires away but finds nothing but air. 16:7
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 17:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Marciano lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lopez and he is stunned! 4:0
0:21 Lopez's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:26 OH! Marciano landed the big hook flush! 8:0
0:26 Ricardo Lopez is reeling.. 8:0
0:42 Marciano tries to drop the right hand over the top but Lopez ducks under it. 8:0
0:49 Marciano scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 10:0
01:11 Marciano connects with a violent uppercut! 14:0
01:11 Lopez looks stunned! 14:0
01:24 Marciano fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:0
01:30 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:0
01:43 Marciano catches Lopez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 18:0
01:43 Lopez is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 18:0
01:56 Marciano misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:0
01:59 Some nice infighting ends with Lopez getting an uppercut in. 18:2
02:13 Lopez scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 18:4
02:28 Marciano takes a hard combination from Lopez 18:8
02:28 Marciano looks like he was hurt by that punch! 18:8
02:49 Rocky Marciano lands a strong hook! 23:8
02:49 Lopez is suddenly in trouble! 23:8
03:00 Rocky Marciano cranks up the hook and connects to Lopez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 27:8
03:00 Lopez is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 27:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Gibson to step in. 28:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marciano and Lopez leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Marciano lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:14 Lopez was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:23 Marciano moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:0
0:40 Marciano misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:0
0:42 Lopez flicks a jab to Marciano's stomach 6:2
0:56 Rocky Marciano clinches... Lopez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:2
01:00 Marciano uses his shoulder to force Lopez out of the clinch. 6:2
01:05 The cross scores for Marciano. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:2
01:19 Lopez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:2
01:30 Marciano is clinching... Lopez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Marciano's arms... 8:2
01:39 Gibson is shouting at Marciano to break! 8:2
01:49 Rocky Marciano is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Lopez. 8:2
01:54 Gibson has to separate the two... 8:2
02:03 Marciano pummels Ricardo Lopez, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 12:2
02:03 Lopez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 12:2
02:23 Marciano fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:2
02:30 Lopez lands a vicious hook! 12:6
02:30 Marciano looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 12:6
02:44 There's a straight right by Marciano! 16:6
02:44 Lopez was staggered by that punch! 16:6
02:58 Marciano lands a hard hook! 20:6
02:58 Lopez is suddenly in trouble! 20:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 20:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Lopez scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:2
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:19 Dennie Mancini was really animated in Ricardo Lopez's corner and Ricardo Lopez was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:20 Marciano winds up from the third row and lands a vicious hook to the head of Lopez! That one took forever to get there, but still scored! 3:2
0:37 Rocky Marciano misses with that hook. 3:2
0:44 Lopez lands a hard cross! 3:7
0:44 Lopez sent Marciano reeling with that punch! 3:7
0:57 Marciano usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Lopez tries vainly to score. 3:7
01:12 * Lopez lands a short combination to the temple and Marciano pitches forward, landing face first at Lopez's feet!!! 3:7
01:14 Gibson begins the count over Rocky Marciano as Lopez moves to a neutral corner.. 3:16
01:14 1... 3:16
01:15 2... 3:16
01:16 3... 3:16
01:17 4... 3:16
01:18 5... 3:16
01:19 6... 3:16
01:20 7... 3:16
01:21 8... 3:16
01:21 * Marciano's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 3:16
01:21 Gibson looks into Rocky Marciano eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 3:16
01:21 Ricardo Lopez won't want to let Marciano off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 3:16
01:30 Marciano slides into the corner... 3:16
01:35 Marciano does a great job smothering Lopez's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 3:16
01:42 A straight cross from Lopez gets through Marciano's guard. 3:18
01:42 Marciano is dazed as Lopez looks to put him away! 3:18
01:50 Lopez bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 3:20
01:50 Lopez stunned Marciano. Lopez knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 3:20
02:04 That punch actually went behind Marciano's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Lopez. 3:20
02:14 Marciano slides into his own corner... 3:20
02:19 Lopez looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 3:20
02:21 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Marciano and Gibson has stopped the action to scold him 6:20
02:40 Marciano throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:20
02:49 Ricardo Lopez retreats into the left corner. 8:20
02:53 Marciano is holding... 8:20
02:58 Marciano and Lopez each take a step back. 8:20
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. 8:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 Ricardo Lopez got some great advice from Dennie Mancini between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:13 Lopez is clinching. Gibson better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:18 Lopez finally lets go of Marciano. 0:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 George Francis was in Marciano's face between rounds and Marciano just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:27 Marciano has his arms wrapped around Lopez... Now they separate. 0:0
0:36 Referee Gibson steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:49 Marciano just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:56 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:03 Lopez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:4
01:03 Marciano is hurt! 0:4
01:12 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:4
01:19 Marciano throws a crushing right to Lopez's jaw! 4:4
01:19 Lopez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:4
01:24 Marciano is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:4
01:31 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:4
01:31 Both fighters miss, now Ricardo Lopez follows up with a solid hook to the body of Lopez! 4:7
01:45 Rocky Marciano misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:7
01:52 Marciano just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:12
01:52 Marciano was stunned by that blow! 4:12
02:05 Marciano just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:12
02:05 That series of punches rocked Lopez and he looks to be in trouble. 8:12
02:14 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:12
02:22 Marciano swings...and misses. 8:12
02:37 Lopez throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Marciano's jaw. 8:14
02:47 Lopez gets in a hook to the body of Marciano. 8:16
02:59 Marciano has Lopez trapped in the lower neutral corner... 8:16
03:00 Marciano can't score with short uppercut inside. Lopez got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:16
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 8:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Lopez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dennie Mancini's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 The fighters are tied up. Lopez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:20 Gibson separates them. 0:0
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:30 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 4:0
0:30 Lopez was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:48 Lopez slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:52 Marciano drives that short hook into Lopez's midsection! 9:0
0:52 Lopez looks shaken! 9:0
01:01 Lopez lands a big hook to the jaw of Marciano. Marciano was stopped cold by that shot. 9:3
01:19 Marciano has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Lopez. 9:3
01:24 Gibson has to break the clinch. 9:3
01:39 Marciano lands a crushing uppercut! 14:3
01:39 Lopez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 14:3
01:49 A flurry of blows from Lopez lands to the body 14:5
01:58 Lopez fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 14:7
02:12 Lopez is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Marciano can't throw punches, I guess. 14:7
02:21 Marciano works his way free! 14:7
02:26 That was a savage uppercut from Marciano, it's amazing Lopez is still on his feet with the force that punch had behind it! 17:7
02:30 Lopez needs to catch his second wind... 17:7
02:40 Marciano plods forward. 17:7
02:53 Marciano is off target with that cross. 17:7
02:55 The fighters are at close quarters now as Lopez lands a hook downstairs. 17:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Gibson to step in and break it up. 17:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lopez is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Lopez received a pep talk from Dennie Mancini before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Marciano fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 3:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:0
0:17 Dennie Mancini really gave it to Lopez between rounds, but Lopez's didn't seem to be paying attention. 3:0
0:22 Rocky Marciano forces his way inside. 3:0
0:27 Lopez has Marciano blocked in! 3:0
0:32 Lopez lets his hands go inside, but Marciano protects his body well. 3:0
0:46 Lopez will tie a guy up if he has to. 3:0
0:55 Gibson separates the two fighters. 3:0
01:04 Marciano throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:0
01:11 Oh!!! Lopez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 3:4
01:11 Lopez has Rocky Marciano in trouble after that punch! 3:4
01:25 Lopez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Marciano. 3:4
01:31 Rocky Marciano scores with a winging right! Ricardo Lopez's head snapped back violently with that punch! 7:4
01:31 Lopez careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 7:4
01:36 Lopez doesn't have much left... 7:4
01:40 Lopez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:4
01:49 Ricardo Lopez fires a shot, but it glances off Marciano's shoulder. 7:4
01:55 Marciano scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:4
01:55 Lopez is clutching his side! 11:4
02:09 Lopez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 15:4
02:09 Those punches hurt Lopez and he looks to hang on. 15:4
02:13 * What looked like some minor puffiness a few seconds ago has grown into noticeable swelling around Lopez's left eye. 15:4
02:18 A hard jab to the stomach makes Lopez gasp!! 18:4
02:35 Lopez traps Marciano's gloves under his arms, forcing Gibson to break them up. 18:4
02:39 Gibson moves them apart. 18:4
02:52 Marciano wraps his arms around Lopez. 18:4
03:00 Gibson separates the two... 18:4
03:00 Marciano appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 19:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ricardo Lopez's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:12 Ricardo Lopez ends up behind Marciano as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:19 Marciano retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Lopez just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:24 How is Marciano standing after those shots? 0:4
0:37 Lopez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:4
0:42 Lopez has Marciano cornered! 0:4
0:47 Lopez telegraphed that shot and Marciano ducks under it easily. 0:4
0:53 Marciano really buried that punch into Lopez's ribs. 4:4
0:53 Lopez appears shaken by those punches! 4:4
01:08 Lopez fires and misses. 4:4
01:15 Marciano drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:4
01:15 Lopez is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:4
01:19 Look for Marciano to start to target Lopez's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 9:4
01:24 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 9:4
01:29 Lopez bounces off the ropes, challenging Marciano to come get him. 9:4
01:52 Lopez lands a strong hook! 9:9
01:52 Marciano is gasping for air!! 9:9
02:01 Lopez lands a jab to Marciano's midsection 9:11
02:13 Lopez has Marciano pinned! 9:11
02:13 Lopez throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 9:14
02:24 The action is back at ring center. 9:14
02:24 Marciano flicks a lead right to the head of Lopez. 11:14
02:33 Marciano is blocked in his own corner... 11:14
02:37 Ricardo Lopez lands a devastating cross! 11:18
02:37 Marciano's knee almost touched the canvas... 11:18
02:51 Lopez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:18
02:58 Marciano appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 11:18
03:00 Lopez is staying at the center of the ring. 11:18
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:20
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Lopez is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Lopez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Rocky Marciano on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:17 George Francis not only gave Marciano encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Lopez. Now it's up to Marciano to implement it. 0:2
0:22 Marciano charges in but Lopez avoids the rush. 0:2
0:27 Lopez moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:4
0:36 Lopez feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:7
0:49 Rocky Marciano throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:7
0:53 The swelling under Lopez's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:7
01:05 Marciano picks off the jab by Lopez. 2:7
01:16 Lopez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:7
01:27 He is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:7
01:34 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:7
01:37 Lopez moves into a neutral corner. 2:7
01:41 Marciano ties up Lopez. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:7
01:53 Gibson separates the two... 2:7
02:02 Lopez moves into the upper left corner. 2:7
02:06 Lopez usues his legs to avoid Rocky Marciano's punches. 2:7
02:08 Lopez winds up and lands a nasty hook to Marciano's body. 2:10
02:32 Lopez takes a heavy combination downstairs. 7:10
02:32 Lopez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:10
02:46 Lopez's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Marciano. 10:10
02:59 Lopez has freed himself from Marciano. They move quickly to ring center. 10:10
03:00 Lopez traps Marciano in the corner! 10:10
03:00 Lopez doesn't connect with the hook. 10:10
03:00 Marciano appears to have this fight under control. 10:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marciano looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Lopez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Lopez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Lopez misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:28 Lopez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:54 Marciano lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:54 Lopez looks shaken! 4:0
01:03 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:0
01:07 Marciano catches Lopez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:0
01:07 That was a beautiful shot, Lopez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 9:0
01:12 There has to be something done about the swelling around Lopez's left eye as it continues to worsen. 9:0
01:17 Lopez backs into the right corner. 9:0
01:21 Lopez takes a hard combination from Marciano 13:0
01:21 Lopez is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 13:0
01:37 That hook by Lopez jarred Marciano! 13:4
01:37 Marciano looks shaken! 13:4
01:54 Marciano fires a lead right that Ricardo Lopez manages to avoid. 13:4
02:10 Lopez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Marciano but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:4
02:17 Marciano gets off a quick combination to the body 15:4
02:22 The swelling around Lopez's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 15:4
02:35 Marciano pushes Lopez then steps away from him. 15:4
02:47 Lopez clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 15:4
02:51 Ricardo Lopez pushes Marciano away. 15:4
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Marciano! 19:4
03:00 Ricardo Lopez was shaken by those blows! 19:4
03:00 Marciano seems to have done enough to win this fight. 19:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 21:3
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Dennie Mancini said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Lopez has some spring in his step here in the 12th round. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Lopez'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 Marciano leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:21 Marciano does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Lopez's punches in close. 0:0
0:27 Dennie Mancini is just telling Lopez the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:33 Gibson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Lopez locks up Rocky Marciano's arms. 0:0
0:38 Gibson has to break them apart. 0:0
0:42 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:47 Lopez picks off the jab thrown by Marciano. 0:0
0:54 Lopez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
01:00 Rocky Marciano has Ricardo Lopez trapped! 0:0
01:05 Rocky Marciano lands a solid hook! 4:0
01:05 Lopez is gasping for air!! 4:0
01:22 Marciano fires a left hand that Lopez takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
01:31 Marciano gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:0
01:36 Lopez's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 6:0
01:46 Marciano seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:53 Marciano continues to follow Lopez about the ring. 6:0
01:58 Marciano pins Lopez in the corner! 6:0
02:02 Marciano drops the right hand flush on Lopez's chin! 11:0
02:02 Marciano has Lopez in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 11:0
02:18 Lopez retreats into a neutral corner. 11:0
02:22 Lopez holds his arms up in disgust as Marciano holds him around his waist. 11:0
02:27 Lopez tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 11:0
02:37 Lopez continues to pop the jab 11:2
02:46 Marciano straightens Lopez up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 14:2
02:58 Lopez eats a jab from Marciano 16:2
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 17:1
Fight Result
Here's Ed Darien with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Don Trella, United States scores the bout 114 to 113
Rodolfo Hill, Panama scores the bout 114 to 113
Rudy Ortega, United States scores the bout 114 to 113
And your winner by unanimous decision Rocky Marciano!!!
Score Cards
Don Trella Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113
Rodolfo Hill Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113
Rudy Ortega Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Ricardo Lopez 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Rocky Marciano 27 30 30 30 24 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 342
Ricardo Lopez 30 27 27 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 27 27 339
Statistics
Categories Rocky Marciano Ricardo Lopez
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 3.58 2.75
Hooks / Round 6.17 4.92
Crosses / Round 7.08 3.42
Combinations / Round 5.00 4.08
Uppercuts / Round 5.58 4.33
Punches Landed / Round 27.42 19.50
Punches Missed / Round 32.92 53.42
Punching Accuracy 45.4% 26.7%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Open Glove 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 2 4 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: #4# event 28 8-14
Main Event
Henry Armstrong vs Joe Gans
Fight info: Heart of St. Charles Center, St. Charles, MO, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Melvina Lathan (United States), Barry Druxman (United States) and Wan-Soo Yuh (South Korea), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Henry Armstrong - Record: 3-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Cassius Green
In the blue corner: Joe Gans - Record: 4-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dan Birmingham - Cut Man: Al Gavin
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:13 Armstrong ties up Gans... 0:0
0:17 Esteves separates them. 0:0
0:27 Armstrong is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:29 Gans scores with consecutive blows to the body of Armstrong. 0:2
0:43 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Gans protects his body well. 0:2
0:45 Gans fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:4
01:02 Gans smothers Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 0:4
01:05 Gans moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:6
01:24 Joe Gans lands a devastating uppercut! 0:10
01:24 Armstrong was staggered by that punch! 0:10
01:36 As high as Armstrong is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gans takes advantage of it. 0:10
01:40 Gans leans on Armstrong and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:12
01:53 Armstrong snaps Gans's head back with a solid jab. 3:12
02:07 Gans is trying to free his gloves from under Armstrong's gloves. 3:12
02:19 * Armstrong is using that shoulder like a third arm and Esteves is letting him know he better clean it up. 3:12
02:40 Armstrong and Gans are in a clinch, Esteves hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:12
02:45 Esteves separates the two fighters. 3:12
02:56 Armstrong throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:12
03:00 Gans grabs and holds Henry Armstrong... 3:12
03:00 Esteves moves them apart. 3:12
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 3:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gans looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:24 Gans grabs Armstrong. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:33 Gans pushes Henry Armstrong away. 0:0
0:42 Esteves yells at the fighters to separate but Armstrong and Gans are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:51 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
01:01 Gans is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
01:12 Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Gans's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
01:12 Gans's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:0
01:26 Armstrong charges Gans trying to get inside 4:0
01:39 Gans clamps Armstrong's arms to his side and holds on until Esteves breaks the hold. 4:0
01:48 Esteves separates the two... 4:0
01:53 Armstrong feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 6:0
02:10 Armstrong is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 6:0
02:19 Armstrong shoves Gans away. 6:0
02:24 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 6:0
02:32 Armstrong just comes up short with the uppercut. 6:0
02:35 Gans forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Armstrong. 6:2
02:52 Gans is protecting the body nicely as Armstrong fails to score inside. 6:2
03:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 6:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gans's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Henry Armstrong's corner and Armstrong was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Gans telegraphed that shot and Armstrong ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:24 Gans misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:31 Henry Armstrong drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:31 Gans is reeling.. 4:0
0:41 Gans had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 6:3
0:55 Armstrong wings a big left hand at Gans but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:3
0:57 Joe Gans connects with a left-right combo. 6:5
01:06 Gans lands a short left hook to the head. 6:7
01:19 Gans scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:9
01:33 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Gans covers up nicely. 6:9
01:40 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Gans who scores with a short hook to the chest. 6:11
01:52 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Armstrong got the best of it. 9:13
02:01 Joe Gans lands a stinging jab. 9:15
02:10 Gans scores with the jab. 9:17
02:19 Joe Gans's jab connects to Armstrong's head 9:19
02:31 Armstrong scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Gans. 11:19
02:45 Gans darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 11:19
02:55 Gans throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 11:21
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 11:23
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:18 It's a sweet uppercut by Armstrong! He snapped Gans's head straight back with that punch! 5:0
0:18 Gans is suddenly in trouble! 5:0
0:22 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 5:0
0:26 Gans got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dan Birmingham's instructions work. 5:0
0:31 Gans is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Armstrong. 5:0
0:40 Gans and Armstrong each take a step back. 5:0
0:45 Gans pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 5:2
0:54 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 5:2
01:03 And Armstrong tastes the power of a huge cross from Gans! 5:6
01:03 Armstrong appears to be stunned! 5:6
01:13 Henry Armstrong tastes Joe Gans's jab 5:8
01:26 Gans lands a short hook to the body. 5:10
01:41 Both men go at it at ring center, with Armstrong having the upper hand. 8:12
01:50 Some nice infighting ends with Gans getting an uppercut in. 8:14
01:59 Gans doesn't have to look for Armstrong this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:14
02:02 Armstrong is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 11:14
02:20 Gans tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:14
02:27 Armstrong catches Gans coming in with a sweet uppercut! 15:14
02:27 Gans appears shaken by that punch! 15:14
02:38 Gans feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 15:16
02:48 Armstrong lands a cross to the body. 17:16
03:00 Gans is circling his opponent. 17:16
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. 17:17
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Esteves motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Gans got some great advice from Dan Birmingham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gans's punches in close. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Gans takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:0
0:24 Gans is hurt! 4:0
0:41 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:55 Armstrong eats a jab from Gans 4:2
01:19 Armstrong lands a smashing cross! 8:2
01:19 Gans is suddenly in trouble! 8:2
01:28 Henry Armstrong tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:2
01:45 Gans works his way in and leans on Armstrong... 10:2
01:50 Gans uses his shoulder to force Armstrong out of the clinch. 10:2
01:57 Armstrong has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 10:2
02:06 Armstrong can't score with short uppercut inside. Gans got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:2
02:08 Gans moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:4
02:25 Gans is either lucky or has radar. Armstrong's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:4
02:27 Joe Gans wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 10:6
02:40 Gans works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 10:8
02:54 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Joe Gans blocks it. 10:8
02:56 Gans feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Henry Armstrong's chin. 10:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gans was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Gans's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:17 Esteves breaks them up... 0:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Gans hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Armstrong. 0:2
0:41 Henry Armstrong throws a flurry of punches but Gans either blocks or slips them. 0:2
0:48 That was a violent straight right by Gans! 0:6
0:48 Armstrong was hurt by those blows! 0:6
0:58 Armstrong's jab is fast and accurate. 2:6
01:14 Armstrong has his arms wrapped around Gans... Now they separate. 2:6
01:18 Esteves has to break them apart. 2:6
01:23 The action slows for the moment. 2:6
01:29 Gans steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:6
01:32 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:6
01:44 Armstrong pins Joe Gans's arms. Now they move apart. 2:6
01:48 * Esteves is halting the fight and warning Armstrong for using the shoulder. Armstrong is pleading his case but to no avail. 2:6
02:06 Gans clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:6
02:15 * Esteves is telling Gans to quit leaning on the neck. 2:6
02:28 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 2:6
02:31 Gans lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:8
02:51 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:8
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:8
03:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 1:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gans looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Armstrong cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gans had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:17 Joe Gans rips a cross to the stomach of Armstrong, but there was really no power behind it. 0:2
0:21 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:30 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gans. 0:2
0:33 Gans rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
0:47 Gans tries to muscle inside but Armstrong clinches him. 0:4
0:59 Esteves pries them apart. 0:4
01:03 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:4
01:11 Armstrong is jockeying for position as he tries to force Gans back into the corner. 0:4
01:19 Gans bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:6
01:33 Esteves tries to separate the boxers but Armstrong has a vice-like grip on Gans. 0:6
01:38 * The referee is cautioning Armstrong about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 0:6
01:38 * Esteves is penalizing Armstrong for the foul. That could make this a big round for Gans. 0:6
01:50 Armstrong fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:6
01:56 Armstrong scores with an excellent cross. 3:6
02:10 Armstrong lands a solid uppercut! 8:6
02:10 Armstrong has Joe Gans in trouble after that punch! 8:6
02:10 * And now it appears as if Gans has been cut the last punch that landed. 9:6
02:10 * A trickle of blood is coming from Gans's nose. 9:6
02:27 That punch actually went behind Gans's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Armstrong. 9:6
02:29 That flurry by Gans scored cleanly as Armstrong looks to clinch. 9:9
02:43 Armstrong misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:9
02:57 Armstrong misses wildly with the Hook. 9:9
03:00 Armstrong fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:9
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 9:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Henry Armstrong and Gans leave their corners. 0:0
0:15 Armstrong scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:15 Gans is clutching his side! 4:0
0:29 Gans smothers Armstrong's attack with a clinch! 4:0
0:38 Referee Esteves separates the two... 4:0
0:43 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:0
0:50 Armstrong goes straight at Gans, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 4:0
0:59 Armstrong misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
01:06 Gans'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. 4:0
01:10 Esteves is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 4:0
01:13 Gans is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:2
01:23 There's the uppercut from Armstrong. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:2
01:42 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gans back on his heels! 11:2
01:42 And Gans's in big trouble now! 11:2
01:55 Gans just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 15:2
01:55 Joe Gans is gasping for air!! 15:2
02:00 A small mouse has formed under Gans's right eye. 15:2
02:17 Gans usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 15:2
02:28 Armstrong just misses with a huge shot as Gans chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 15:2
02:39 Armstrong swings...and misses. 15:2
02:50 Armstrong fires and misses. 15:2
02:57 Armstrong scores with a quick one-two to Gans's midsection 17:2
02:57 I don't think there's time for Armstrong to finish Gans this round. 17:2
03:00 Gans appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:2
03:00 Gans breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 8 ends. 19:1
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of "The Old Master" Gans is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:18 Dan Birmingham seemed to pump up Gans between rounds. 0:0
0:37 Armstrong connects with a violent uppercut! 4:0
0:37 Gans was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:0
0:37 That last shot has reopened a cut on Gans because the blood is flowing again. 4:0
0:37 Gans's nose is bleeding again. 4:0
0:41 The swelling under Gans's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:0
0:51 Gans clinches... Armstrong gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
01:00 Gans finally lets go of Armstrong. 4:0
01:09 Armstrong misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
01:12 Gans throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:2
01:25 Armstrong fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:2
01:28 Gans goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:4
01:47 Gans takes a hard combination from Armstrong 8:4
01:47 That blast sent Gans reeling into the ropes! 8:4
02:01 Gans rips a hook to the head. 8:6
02:11 Armstrong lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 10:6
02:11 It looks like the last shot made the cut that Gans suffered earlier worse. 10:6
02:11 The flow of blood from Gans's nose is getting worse. 10:6
02:15 There appears to be increased swelling under Gans's right eye. 10:6
02:23 Gans goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:8
02:32 Armstrong's finds a home on Gans's jaw. 12:8
02:48 Armstrong doesn't connect with the hook. 12:8
03:00 Armstrong just can't find the range with that cross. 12:8
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 12:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 13:7
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Joe Gans's corner gave his cut on the bridge of nose priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Gans is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Gans still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong really buried that punch into Gans's ribs. 4:0
0:13 Gans was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:18 Look for Armstrong to start to target Gans's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:0
0:22 Armstrong scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:0
0:37 Gans doubles up to the body. He got Armstrong's attention with those shots. 6:3
0:51 Armstrong just comes up short with the hook. 6:3
0:53 Gans drills Armstrong with a left and right and another left. 6:5
01:02 Gans continues to pop the jab 6:7
01:17 Armstrong catches Gans with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 8:7
01:29 Gans launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Armstrong's jaw. Gans is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 8:9
01:39 There's a right cross from Armstrong that lands flush. 11:9
01:44 The swelling under Gans's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 11:9
01:53 Gans voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 11:9
02:11 Armstrong shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gans flush! 15:9
02:11 That was a beautiful shot, Gans's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 15:9
02:16 Gans is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 15:9
02:25 Gans tries to drop the right hand over the top but Armstrong ducks under it. 15:9
02:36 Gans walks in to a glancing hook from Armstrong. 17:9
02:45 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 17:9
02:53 Gans is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Armstrong. 17:9
02:57 Both men look to measure one another. 17:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 18:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Armstrong received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Gans'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 Gans takes a cross to the head from Armstrong. 2:0
0:12 Gans's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Henry Armstrong. 2:0
0:16 Gans is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:27 Armstrong misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:34 Gans's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:42 Gans just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Armstrong with a sharp combination! 2:5
0:42 Armstrong was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 2:5
0:56 Gans is holding on to Armstrong. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:5
01:00 Esteves separates the two... 2:5
01:05 Gans snakes the jab through Armstrong's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:7
01:19 Gans lands a devastating cross! 2:11
01:19 Armstrong looks shaken! 2:11
01:45 OH! Gans landed the big hook flush! 2:15
01:45 That's the punch Gans hoped to land! Armstrong looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:15
02:02 Gans looks for a breather; he grabs Armstrong and holds on. Armstrong pushes Joe Gans off and looks for an opening. 2:15
02:06 * Esteves is telling Gans to quit using the shoulder. 2:15
02:27 Gans fires a shot, but it glances off Armstrong's shoulder. 2:15
02:34 Armstrong lands a strong uppercut! 7:15
02:34 Armstrong sent Gans reeling with that punch! 7:15
02:43 Gans gets inside and fires a hook to Armstrong's body. 7:17
03:00 Apparently Gans feels it's a good strategy to hug Armstrong and force Esteves to come separate them. 7:17
03:00 Armstrong tries to get free... Here comes Esteves to break them up... 7:17
03:00 The bell stops the action as Armstrong and Gans go back to their corners. 7:17
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 Gans'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 Gans doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:18 Gans connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:4
0:22 Armstrong is running out of gas... 0:4
0:31 The quickness and footwork of Gans is definitely keeping Armstrong off balance. 0:4
0:36 Gans slips inside and lands a hook. 0:6
0:50 Gans leaves the jab just short. 0:6
0:52 Armstrong throws the cross and scores to the head of Gans. 2:6
01:05 Armstrong lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Gans's defense. 5:6
01:09 It looks like Armstrong and Gans are both running out of gas... 5:6
01:09 The increased swelling around the right eye of Gans is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:6
01:13 Armstrong is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 5:6
01:21 Gans is holding Henry Armstrong tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:6
01:30 Referee Esteves has to separate the two... 5:6
01:42 Gans throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Armstrong but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:6
01:44 Gans ducks into an uppercut from Armstrong. 7:6
01:44 That punch has reopened a cut on Gans as once again you can see blood on the face of Gans. 7:6
01:44 The flow of blood from Gans's nose has started again. 7:6
01:44 * The two fighters are circling one another. Armstrong looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Gans. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Gans and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Gans's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 7:6
01:44 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Gans to stand and motioning for Armstrong to back up a little. Now Esteves is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 12. 7:6
01:54 Gans gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Armstrong. 7:8
02:11 Gans has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Armstrong. 7:8
02:15 Referee Esteves steps in to break it up. 7:8
02:24 Joe Gans is literally dancing circles around Armstrong this round. 7:8
02:29 Joe Gans hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 7:8
02:32 Gans goes to the body landing an uppercut. 7:10
02:51 Armstrong ties up Gans. 7:10
03:00 Esteves is shouting at Armstrong to break! 7:10
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 7:10
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 6:11
Fight Result
Here's Amy Hayes with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Melvina Lathan, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Joe Gans
Barry Druxman, United States scores the bout 115 to 115 - even
Wan-Soo Yuh, South Korea scores the bout 115 to 113 for...
...Joe Gans
The winner by majority decision is Joe Gans!
Score Cards
Melvina Lathan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 114
Joe Gans 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 115
Barry Druxman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 115
Joe Gans 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 115
Wan-Soo Yuh Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 113
Joe Gans 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 28 30 27 30 29 27 27 30 29 30 27 28 342
Joe Gans 29 27 30 29 28 30 30 27 28 27 30 30 345
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Joe Gans
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.42 6.83
Hooks / Round 3.58 6.75
Crosses / Round 3.67 4.92
Combinations / Round 4.75 4.75
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 4.92
Punches Landed / Round 18.92 28.17
Punches Missed / Round 74.75 18.00
Punching Accuracy 20.2% 61.0%
Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Using Shoulder 3 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on bridge of nose 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 3 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 3 3 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Henry Armstrong vs Joe Gans
Fight info: Heart of St. Charles Center, St. Charles, MO, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Melvina Lathan (United States), Barry Druxman (United States) and Wan-Soo Yuh (South Korea), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Henry Armstrong - Record: 3-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Cassius Green
In the blue corner: Joe Gans - Record: 4-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dan Birmingham - Cut Man: Al Gavin
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:13 Armstrong ties up Gans... 0:0
0:17 Esteves separates them. 0:0
0:27 Armstrong is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:29 Gans scores with consecutive blows to the body of Armstrong. 0:2
0:43 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Gans protects his body well. 0:2
0:45 Gans fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:4
01:02 Gans smothers Armstrong's attack as Armstrong tries to get off some shots inside. 0:4
01:05 Gans moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:6
01:24 Joe Gans lands a devastating uppercut! 0:10
01:24 Armstrong was staggered by that punch! 0:10
01:36 As high as Armstrong is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gans takes advantage of it. 0:10
01:40 Gans leans on Armstrong and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:12
01:53 Armstrong snaps Gans's head back with a solid jab. 3:12
02:07 Gans is trying to free his gloves from under Armstrong's gloves. 3:12
02:19 * Armstrong is using that shoulder like a third arm and Esteves is letting him know he better clean it up. 3:12
02:40 Armstrong and Gans are in a clinch, Esteves hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:12
02:45 Esteves separates the two fighters. 3:12
02:56 Armstrong throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:12
03:00 Gans grabs and holds Henry Armstrong... 3:12
03:00 Esteves moves them apart. 3:12
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 3:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gans looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:24 Gans grabs Armstrong. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:33 Gans pushes Henry Armstrong away. 0:0
0:42 Esteves yells at the fighters to separate but Armstrong and Gans are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:51 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
01:01 Gans is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
01:12 Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Gans's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
01:12 Gans's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:0
01:26 Armstrong charges Gans trying to get inside 4:0
01:39 Gans clamps Armstrong's arms to his side and holds on until Esteves breaks the hold. 4:0
01:48 Esteves separates the two... 4:0
01:53 Armstrong feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 6:0
02:10 Armstrong is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 6:0
02:19 Armstrong shoves Gans away. 6:0
02:24 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 6:0
02:32 Armstrong just comes up short with the uppercut. 6:0
02:35 Gans forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Armstrong. 6:2
02:52 Gans is protecting the body nicely as Armstrong fails to score inside. 6:2
03:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 6:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gans's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Inabagsky was really animated in Henry Armstrong's corner and Armstrong was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Gans telegraphed that shot and Armstrong ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:24 Gans misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:31 Henry Armstrong drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:31 Gans is reeling.. 4:0
0:41 Gans had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 6:3
0:55 Armstrong wings a big left hand at Gans but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:3
0:57 Joe Gans connects with a left-right combo. 6:5
01:06 Gans lands a short left hook to the head. 6:7
01:19 Gans scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:9
01:33 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Gans covers up nicely. 6:9
01:40 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Gans who scores with a short hook to the chest. 6:11
01:52 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Armstrong got the best of it. 9:13
02:01 Joe Gans lands a stinging jab. 9:15
02:10 Gans scores with the jab. 9:17
02:19 Joe Gans's jab connects to Armstrong's head 9:19
02:31 Armstrong scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Gans. 11:19
02:45 Gans darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 11:19
02:55 Gans throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 11:21
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 11:23
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:18 It's a sweet uppercut by Armstrong! He snapped Gans's head straight back with that punch! 5:0
0:18 Gans is suddenly in trouble! 5:0
0:22 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 5:0
0:26 Gans got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dan Birmingham's instructions work. 5:0
0:31 Gans is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Armstrong. 5:0
0:40 Gans and Armstrong each take a step back. 5:0
0:45 Gans pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 5:2
0:54 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 5:2
01:03 And Armstrong tastes the power of a huge cross from Gans! 5:6
01:03 Armstrong appears to be stunned! 5:6
01:13 Henry Armstrong tastes Joe Gans's jab 5:8
01:26 Gans lands a short hook to the body. 5:10
01:41 Both men go at it at ring center, with Armstrong having the upper hand. 8:12
01:50 Some nice infighting ends with Gans getting an uppercut in. 8:14
01:59 Gans doesn't have to look for Armstrong this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:14
02:02 Armstrong is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 11:14
02:20 Gans tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:14
02:27 Armstrong catches Gans coming in with a sweet uppercut! 15:14
02:27 Gans appears shaken by that punch! 15:14
02:38 Gans feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 15:16
02:48 Armstrong lands a cross to the body. 17:16
03:00 Gans is circling his opponent. 17:16
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. 17:17
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Esteves motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Gans got some great advice from Dan Birmingham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gans's punches in close. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Gans takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:0
0:24 Gans is hurt! 4:0
0:41 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:55 Armstrong eats a jab from Gans 4:2
01:19 Armstrong lands a smashing cross! 8:2
01:19 Gans is suddenly in trouble! 8:2
01:28 Henry Armstrong tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:2
01:45 Gans works his way in and leans on Armstrong... 10:2
01:50 Gans uses his shoulder to force Armstrong out of the clinch. 10:2
01:57 Armstrong has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 10:2
02:06 Armstrong can't score with short uppercut inside. Gans got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:2
02:08 Gans moves in and scores with a quick jab. 10:4
02:25 Gans is either lucky or has radar. Armstrong's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:4
02:27 Joe Gans wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 10:6
02:40 Gans works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 10:8
02:54 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Joe Gans blocks it. 10:8
02:56 Gans feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Henry Armstrong's chin. 10:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gans was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Gans's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:17 Esteves breaks them up... 0:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Gans hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Armstrong. 0:2
0:41 Henry Armstrong throws a flurry of punches but Gans either blocks or slips them. 0:2
0:48 That was a violent straight right by Gans! 0:6
0:48 Armstrong was hurt by those blows! 0:6
0:58 Armstrong's jab is fast and accurate. 2:6
01:14 Armstrong has his arms wrapped around Gans... Now they separate. 2:6
01:18 Esteves has to break them apart. 2:6
01:23 The action slows for the moment. 2:6
01:29 Gans steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:6
01:32 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:6
01:44 Armstrong pins Joe Gans's arms. Now they move apart. 2:6
01:48 * Esteves is halting the fight and warning Armstrong for using the shoulder. Armstrong is pleading his case but to no avail. 2:6
02:06 Gans clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:6
02:15 * Esteves is telling Gans to quit leaning on the neck. 2:6
02:28 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 2:6
02:31 Gans lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:8
02:51 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:8
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:8
03:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 1:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gans looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Armstrong cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gans had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:17 Joe Gans rips a cross to the stomach of Armstrong, but there was really no power behind it. 0:2
0:21 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:30 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gans. 0:2
0:33 Gans rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
0:47 Gans tries to muscle inside but Armstrong clinches him. 0:4
0:59 Esteves pries them apart. 0:4
01:03 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:4
01:11 Armstrong is jockeying for position as he tries to force Gans back into the corner. 0:4
01:19 Gans bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:6
01:33 Esteves tries to separate the boxers but Armstrong has a vice-like grip on Gans. 0:6
01:38 * The referee is cautioning Armstrong about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 0:6
01:38 * Esteves is penalizing Armstrong for the foul. That could make this a big round for Gans. 0:6
01:50 Armstrong fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:6
01:56 Armstrong scores with an excellent cross. 3:6
02:10 Armstrong lands a solid uppercut! 8:6
02:10 Armstrong has Joe Gans in trouble after that punch! 8:6
02:10 * And now it appears as if Gans has been cut the last punch that landed. 9:6
02:10 * A trickle of blood is coming from Gans's nose. 9:6
02:27 That punch actually went behind Gans's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Armstrong. 9:6
02:29 That flurry by Gans scored cleanly as Armstrong looks to clinch. 9:9
02:43 Armstrong misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:9
02:57 Armstrong misses wildly with the Hook. 9:9
03:00 Armstrong fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 9:9
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 9:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Henry Armstrong and Gans leave their corners. 0:0
0:15 Armstrong scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:15 Gans is clutching his side! 4:0
0:29 Gans smothers Armstrong's attack with a clinch! 4:0
0:38 Referee Esteves separates the two... 4:0
0:43 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:0
0:50 Armstrong goes straight at Gans, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 4:0
0:59 Armstrong misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
01:06 Gans'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. 4:0
01:10 Esteves is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 4:0
01:13 Gans is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:2
01:23 There's the uppercut from Armstrong. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:2
01:42 Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gans back on his heels! 11:2
01:42 And Gans's in big trouble now! 11:2
01:55 Gans just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 15:2
01:55 Joe Gans is gasping for air!! 15:2
02:00 A small mouse has formed under Gans's right eye. 15:2
02:17 Gans usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 15:2
02:28 Armstrong just misses with a huge shot as Gans chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 15:2
02:39 Armstrong swings...and misses. 15:2
02:50 Armstrong fires and misses. 15:2
02:57 Armstrong scores with a quick one-two to Gans's midsection 17:2
02:57 I don't think there's time for Armstrong to finish Gans this round. 17:2
03:00 Gans appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:2
03:00 Gans breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 8 ends. 19:1
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of "The Old Master" Gans is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:18 Dan Birmingham seemed to pump up Gans between rounds. 0:0
0:37 Armstrong connects with a violent uppercut! 4:0
0:37 Gans was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:0
0:37 That last shot has reopened a cut on Gans because the blood is flowing again. 4:0
0:37 Gans's nose is bleeding again. 4:0
0:41 The swelling under Gans's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:0
0:51 Gans clinches... Armstrong gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
01:00 Gans finally lets go of Armstrong. 4:0
01:09 Armstrong misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:0
01:12 Gans throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:2
01:25 Armstrong fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:2
01:28 Gans goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:4
01:47 Gans takes a hard combination from Armstrong 8:4
01:47 That blast sent Gans reeling into the ropes! 8:4
02:01 Gans rips a hook to the head. 8:6
02:11 Armstrong lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 10:6
02:11 It looks like the last shot made the cut that Gans suffered earlier worse. 10:6
02:11 The flow of blood from Gans's nose is getting worse. 10:6
02:15 There appears to be increased swelling under Gans's right eye. 10:6
02:23 Gans goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:8
02:32 Armstrong's finds a home on Gans's jaw. 12:8
02:48 Armstrong doesn't connect with the hook. 12:8
03:00 Armstrong just can't find the range with that cross. 12:8
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 12:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 13:7
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Joe Gans's corner gave his cut on the bridge of nose priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Gans is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Gans still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong really buried that punch into Gans's ribs. 4:0
0:13 Gans was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:18 Look for Armstrong to start to target Gans's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:0
0:22 Armstrong scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:0
0:37 Gans doubles up to the body. He got Armstrong's attention with those shots. 6:3
0:51 Armstrong just comes up short with the hook. 6:3
0:53 Gans drills Armstrong with a left and right and another left. 6:5
01:02 Gans continues to pop the jab 6:7
01:17 Armstrong catches Gans with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 8:7
01:29 Gans launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Armstrong's jaw. Gans is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 8:9
01:39 There's a right cross from Armstrong that lands flush. 11:9
01:44 The swelling under Gans's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 11:9
01:53 Gans voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 11:9
02:11 Armstrong shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gans flush! 15:9
02:11 That was a beautiful shot, Gans's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 15:9
02:16 Gans is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 15:9
02:25 Gans tries to drop the right hand over the top but Armstrong ducks under it. 15:9
02:36 Gans walks in to a glancing hook from Armstrong. 17:9
02:45 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 17:9
02:53 Gans is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Armstrong. 17:9
02:57 Both men look to measure one another. 17:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 18:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Armstrong received a pep talk from Eddie Inabagsky before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Gans'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 Gans takes a cross to the head from Armstrong. 2:0
0:12 Gans's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Henry Armstrong. 2:0
0:16 Gans is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:27 Armstrong misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:34 Gans's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:42 Gans just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Armstrong with a sharp combination! 2:5
0:42 Armstrong was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 2:5
0:56 Gans is holding on to Armstrong. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:5
01:00 Esteves separates the two... 2:5
01:05 Gans snakes the jab through Armstrong's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:7
01:19 Gans lands a devastating cross! 2:11
01:19 Armstrong looks shaken! 2:11
01:45 OH! Gans landed the big hook flush! 2:15
01:45 That's the punch Gans hoped to land! Armstrong looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:15
02:02 Gans looks for a breather; he grabs Armstrong and holds on. Armstrong pushes Joe Gans off and looks for an opening. 2:15
02:06 * Esteves is telling Gans to quit using the shoulder. 2:15
02:27 Gans fires a shot, but it glances off Armstrong's shoulder. 2:15
02:34 Armstrong lands a strong uppercut! 7:15
02:34 Armstrong sent Gans reeling with that punch! 7:15
02:43 Gans gets inside and fires a hook to Armstrong's body. 7:17
03:00 Apparently Gans feels it's a good strategy to hug Armstrong and force Esteves to come separate them. 7:17
03:00 Armstrong tries to get free... Here comes Esteves to break them up... 7:17
03:00 The bell stops the action as Armstrong and Gans go back to their corners. 7:17
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 Gans'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 Gans doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:18 Gans connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:4
0:22 Armstrong is running out of gas... 0:4
0:31 The quickness and footwork of Gans is definitely keeping Armstrong off balance. 0:4
0:36 Gans slips inside and lands a hook. 0:6
0:50 Gans leaves the jab just short. 0:6
0:52 Armstrong throws the cross and scores to the head of Gans. 2:6
01:05 Armstrong lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Gans's defense. 5:6
01:09 It looks like Armstrong and Gans are both running out of gas... 5:6
01:09 The increased swelling around the right eye of Gans is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:6
01:13 Armstrong is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 5:6
01:21 Gans is holding Henry Armstrong tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:6
01:30 Referee Esteves has to separate the two... 5:6
01:42 Gans throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Armstrong but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:6
01:44 Gans ducks into an uppercut from Armstrong. 7:6
01:44 That punch has reopened a cut on Gans as once again you can see blood on the face of Gans. 7:6
01:44 The flow of blood from Gans's nose has started again. 7:6
01:44 * The two fighters are circling one another. Armstrong looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Gans. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Gans and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Gans's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 7:6
01:44 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Gans to stand and motioning for Armstrong to back up a little. Now Esteves is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 12. 7:6
01:54 Gans gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Armstrong. 7:8
02:11 Gans has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Armstrong. 7:8
02:15 Referee Esteves steps in to break it up. 7:8
02:24 Joe Gans is literally dancing circles around Armstrong this round. 7:8
02:29 Joe Gans hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 7:8
02:32 Gans goes to the body landing an uppercut. 7:10
02:51 Armstrong ties up Gans. 7:10
03:00 Esteves is shouting at Armstrong to break! 7:10
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 7:10
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 6:11
Fight Result
Here's Amy Hayes with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Melvina Lathan, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Joe Gans
Barry Druxman, United States scores the bout 115 to 115 - even
Wan-Soo Yuh, South Korea scores the bout 115 to 113 for...
...Joe Gans
The winner by majority decision is Joe Gans!
Score Cards
Melvina Lathan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 114
Joe Gans 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 115
Barry Druxman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 115
Joe Gans 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 115
Wan-Soo Yuh Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 113
Joe Gans 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Henry Armstrong 28 30 27 30 29 27 27 30 29 30 27 28 342
Joe Gans 29 27 30 29 28 30 30 27 28 27 30 30 345
Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Joe Gans
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.42 6.83
Hooks / Round 3.58 6.75
Crosses / Round 3.67 4.92
Combinations / Round 4.75 4.75
Uppercuts / Round 3.50 4.92
Punches Landed / Round 18.92 28.17
Punches Missed / Round 74.75 18.00
Punching Accuracy 20.2% 61.0%
Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Using Shoulder 3 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on bridge of nose 3 / 2 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 3 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 3 3 / 1
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