Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Dariusz Michalczewski Graciano Rocchigiani 1-1 1 TKO 6 10
Preliminary 1 Bob Foster Jean Pascal 2-1 1 UD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Tommy Burns Nathan Cleverly 2-1 2 TKO 8 10
Support Bout James Braddock Prince Badi Ajamu 2-1 0 D(m) 10 10
Co-Feature Michael Spinks Jack Delaney 2-1 1 KO 9 10
Main Event Joe Choynski Maxie Rosenbloom 1-1 2 KO 13 15
LHW Week 9 - events 1-6 & IBO Title
Re: LHW event Week 9 fights 1-6
Opening Bout
Dariusz Michalczewski vs Graciano Rocchigiani
Fight info: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Arnold Pokrandt, the bout will be scored by three judges: Octavio Rodriguez (Panama), Keith MacDonald (United States) and Tyrone Short (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 7-1-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Graciano Rocchigiani - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Fritz Sdunek - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pokrandt 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
0:20 There's a straight right by Dariusz Michalczewski! 5:0
0:20 Michalczewski has Rocchigiani in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:0
0:36 Michalczewski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
0:49 Rocchigiani wraps up Michalczewski. 5:0
0:53 Pokrandt separates them. 5:0
0:58 Graciano Rocchigiani backs away and hitches up his trunks. 5:0
01:07 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:0
01:23 Michalczewski connects with a violent cross! 10:0
01:23 Graciano Rocchigiani's knee almost touched the canvas... 10:0
01:32 Michalczewski scores with a hard, snapping jab. 13:0
01:32 Graciano Rocchigiani is definitely in trouble. Michalczewski needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 13:0
01:41 Michalczewski scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 15:0
01:41 Dariusz Michalczewski wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Rocchigiani away! 15:0
01:55 Michalczewski drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 20:0
01:55 Rocchigiani was shaken by those blows! 20:0
02:08 Michalczewski fires and misses. 20:0
02:19 Michalczewski swings...and misses. 20:0
02:30 Michalczewski misses wildly with the hook. 20:0
02:42 Michalczewski wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Rocchigiani's defense. 20:0
02:53 Michalczewski shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Rocchigiani. 20:0
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 20:0
03:00 Pokrandt separates the two... 20:0
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 21:1
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rocchigiani looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Rocchigiani is off target with that hook. 0:0
0:19 Michalczewski is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:0
0:42 Michalczewski misses with that cross. 2:0
0:53 Rocchigiani usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Dariusz Michalczewski tries vainly to score. 2:0
0:55 Rocchigiani finds a home for his jab, keeping Michalczewski at bay. 2:2
01:16 Michalczewski connects with an uppercut to the head of Rocchigiani. 4:2
01:31 Dariusz Michalczewski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rocchigiani. 4:2
01:47 Fans call for more action as Rocchigiani ties up Michalczewski. Pokrandt agrees with the fans and yells for Rocchigiani to quit playing games and fight. 4:2
01:56 Michalczewski works his way free! 4:2
02:01 Rocchigiani scores with a nice two-punch combination. 4:4
02:15 Rocchigiani is either lucky or has radar. Michalczewski's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:4
02:17 Rocchigiani lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 4:6
02:30 Rocchigiani seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
02:39 Michalczewski works his way in and leans on Rocchigiani. 4:6
02:49 Rocchigiani grabs Dariusz Michalczewski. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:6
02:53 Pokrandt has to separate the two... 4:6
02:58 Michalczewski's finds a home on Rocchigiani's jaw. 6:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rocchigiani didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Jesus Rivero was extremely upbeat during the break with Dariusz Michalczewski providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Rocchigiani throws a flurry of punches but Michalczewski either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:14 Michalczewski fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:35 Michalczewski fires a lead right that Rocchigiani manages to avoid. 2:0
0:37 Rocchigiani scores with consecutive blows to the body of Michalczewski. 2:2
0:51 Rocchigiani pushes Michalczewski then steps away from him. 2:2
0:55 Rocchigiani's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:2
01:07 Rocchigiani's jab is fast and accurate. 2:4
01:19 * Pokrandt is telling Rocchigiani to watch holding and hitting. 2:7
01:37 The action slows for the moment. 2:7
01:44 Michalczewski misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:7
01:55 Rocchigiani tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:7
02:02 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:7
02:06 Michalczewski takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:9
02:21 Graciano Rocchigiani misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:9
02:33 Michalczewski throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Rocchigiani but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:9
02:43 Michalczewski slips in a jab to the body 4:9
02:52 Rocchigiani lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:11
03:00 Michalczewski just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:11
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 4:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Michalczewski and Rocchigiani leave their corners. 0:0
0:10 Rocchigiani lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:23 Rocchigiani is protecting the body nicely as Michalczewski fails to score inside. 0:2
0:36 Dariusz Michalczewski moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Rocchigiani. 0:2
0:45 Michalczewski voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
0:50 Some good body work by Michalczewski but not much on those punches. 2:2
01:04 Rocchigiani misses wildly with the Hook. 2:2
01:16 Michalczewski just comes up short with the cross. 2:2
01:18 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Rocchigiani blasts home a hook. 2:4
01:35 Michalczewski takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:9
01:35 Michalczewski appears shaken by those punches! 2:9
01:44 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:9
01:59 Graciano Rocchigiani can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:9
02:01 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Michalczewski can land a solid one. 4:9
02:14 As high as Michalczewski is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Rocchigiani takes advantage of it. 4:9
02:17 Rocchigiani rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:11
02:31 Rocchigiani ambles toward Michalczewski. 4:11
02:35 Rocchigiani is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:11
02:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:11
02:48 Rocchigiani fires a left hand that Michalczewski takes high on the shoulder. 4:11
03:00 Michalczewski lands a wicked cross! 8:11
03:00 Rocchigiani is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:11
03:00 * That punch has opened a cut on Rocchigiani. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 9:11
03:00 * Blood is running onto Rocchigiani's lip; his nose is bleeding pretty badly. 9:11
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! 11:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:05 Rocchigiani's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Rocchigiani scores with a quick one-two to Michalczewski's midsection 0:2
0:15 Not much steam behind Michalczewski's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
0:32 Rocchigiani ties up Michalczewski... 2:2
0:41 Pokrandt separates the two... 2:2
0:48 Both men look to measure one another. 2:2
0:52 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Rocchigiani lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Michalczewski. 2:4
01:08 Michalczewski drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:4
01:08 That series of punches rocked Rocchigiani and he looks to be in trouble. 7:4
01:22 Michalczewski lands a solid uppercut! 11:4
01:22 Michalczewski sent Rocchigiani reeling with that punch! 11:4
01:35 The fighters are tied up. Michalczewski tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 11:4
01:40 The Referee breaks it up... 11:4
01:49 Dariusz Michalczewski is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Rocchigiani. 11:4
01:58 Pokrandt breaks them up... 11:4
02:08 Michalczewski just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Rocchigiani with a sharp combination! 15:4
02:08 That's the shot Michalczewski hoped to land! Rocchigiani looks bad after that series of blows. 15:4
02:32 Michalczewski tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Rocchigiani blocks it. 15:4
02:40 Michalczewski quickly hitches up his trunks. 15:4
02:47 Rocchigiani cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Michalczewski had his elbows tucked in nicely. 15:4
02:54 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 15:4
03:00 Dariusz Michalczewski moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 15:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Rocchigiani received a pep talk from Fritz Sdunek before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Michalczewski lets his hands go inside, but Rocchigiani protects his body well. 0:0
0:14 Rocchigiani moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:2
0:29 Rocchigiani misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:31 There's some nice hand speed. Michalczewski fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:2
0:49 Michalczewski lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 4:2
0:49 It looks like Michalczewski has reopened Rocchigiani's previous wound because Rocchigiani is now bleeding once again. 4:2
0:49 Rocchigiani's nose is bloodied again by Dariusz Michalczewski. 4:2
01:03 Michalczewski has freed himself from Rocchigiani. They move quickly to ring center. 4:2
01:11 Michalczewski has Rocchigiani trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:2
01:11 Michalczewski lands a stinging jab. 6:2
01:24 Michalczewski flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 8:2
01:35 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:2
01:40 And Rocchigiani tastes the power of a huge combination from Michalczewski! 12:2
01:40 Those shots all landed square and Rocchigiani felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 12:2
01:53 Michalczewski drops the right hand flush on Rocchigiani's chin! 17:2
01:53 Graciano Rocchigiani is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 17:2
01:53 It looks like the last shot made the cut that Graciano Rocchigiani suffered earlier worse. 17:2
01:53 Graciano Rocchigiani's nose is bleeding even more after that last punch from Michalczewski. 17:2
02:10 Rocchigiani takes a solid cross from Michalczewski. 20:2
02:10 Graciano Rocchigiani reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 20:2
02:27 Rocchigiani backs into a neutral corner. 20:2
02:31 Look out! That was a straight right by Michalczewski! 25:2
02:31 Graciano Rocchigiani's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 25:2
02:36 Rocchigiani is losing his legs... 25:2
02:45 Michalczewski slides along the far ropes. 25:2
02:49 Rocchigiani moves into a neutral corner. 25:2
02:54 Michalczewski just landed a three punch combo! 29:2
02:54 Rocchigiani was staggered by those punches... 29:2
02:58 * Rocchigiani is out on his feet. Pokrandt wraps his arms around Rocchigiani... He's saving him from further punishment. It's a TKO win for Michalczewski! 29:2
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Billy Jordan is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:59 mark in Round 6 is...
Dariusz Michalczewski!
Score Cards
Octavio Rodriguez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 9 9 10 47
Graciano Rocchigiani 9 10 10 10 9 48
Keith MacDonald Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 10 9 9 10 48
Graciano Rocchigiani 9 9 10 10 9 47
Tyrone Short Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 10 9 10 10 49
Graciano Rocchigiani 9 9 10 9 9 46
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 30 29 27 28 30 144
Graciano Rocchigiani 27 28 30 29 27 141
Statistics
Categories Dariusz Michalczewski Graciano Rocchigiani
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 3.33
Hooks / Round 5.83 3.50
Crosses / Round 4.33 3.17
Combinations / Round 5.00 2.33
Uppercuts / Round 5.33 2.50
Punches Landed / Round 26.00 14.83
Punches Missed / Round 77.00 39.50
Punching Accuracy 25.2% 27.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on bridge of nose 2 / 1 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 1 / 1
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Dariusz Michalczewski vs Graciano Rocchigiani
Fight info: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Arnold Pokrandt, the bout will be scored by three judges: Octavio Rodriguez (Panama), Keith MacDonald (United States) and Tyrone Short (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 7-1-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Graciano Rocchigiani - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Fritz Sdunek - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pokrandt 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
0:20 There's a straight right by Dariusz Michalczewski! 5:0
0:20 Michalczewski has Rocchigiani in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:0
0:36 Michalczewski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
0:49 Rocchigiani wraps up Michalczewski. 5:0
0:53 Pokrandt separates them. 5:0
0:58 Graciano Rocchigiani backs away and hitches up his trunks. 5:0
01:07 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:0
01:23 Michalczewski connects with a violent cross! 10:0
01:23 Graciano Rocchigiani's knee almost touched the canvas... 10:0
01:32 Michalczewski scores with a hard, snapping jab. 13:0
01:32 Graciano Rocchigiani is definitely in trouble. Michalczewski needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 13:0
01:41 Michalczewski scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 15:0
01:41 Dariusz Michalczewski wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Rocchigiani away! 15:0
01:55 Michalczewski drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 20:0
01:55 Rocchigiani was shaken by those blows! 20:0
02:08 Michalczewski fires and misses. 20:0
02:19 Michalczewski swings...and misses. 20:0
02:30 Michalczewski misses wildly with the hook. 20:0
02:42 Michalczewski wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Rocchigiani's defense. 20:0
02:53 Michalczewski shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Rocchigiani. 20:0
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 20:0
03:00 Pokrandt separates the two... 20:0
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 21:1
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rocchigiani looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Rocchigiani is off target with that hook. 0:0
0:19 Michalczewski is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:0
0:42 Michalczewski misses with that cross. 2:0
0:53 Rocchigiani usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Dariusz Michalczewski tries vainly to score. 2:0
0:55 Rocchigiani finds a home for his jab, keeping Michalczewski at bay. 2:2
01:16 Michalczewski connects with an uppercut to the head of Rocchigiani. 4:2
01:31 Dariusz Michalczewski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rocchigiani. 4:2
01:47 Fans call for more action as Rocchigiani ties up Michalczewski. Pokrandt agrees with the fans and yells for Rocchigiani to quit playing games and fight. 4:2
01:56 Michalczewski works his way free! 4:2
02:01 Rocchigiani scores with a nice two-punch combination. 4:4
02:15 Rocchigiani is either lucky or has radar. Michalczewski's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:4
02:17 Rocchigiani lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 4:6
02:30 Rocchigiani seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:6
02:39 Michalczewski works his way in and leans on Rocchigiani. 4:6
02:49 Rocchigiani grabs Dariusz Michalczewski. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:6
02:53 Pokrandt has to separate the two... 4:6
02:58 Michalczewski's finds a home on Rocchigiani's jaw. 6:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rocchigiani didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Jesus Rivero was extremely upbeat during the break with Dariusz Michalczewski providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Rocchigiani throws a flurry of punches but Michalczewski either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:14 Michalczewski fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:35 Michalczewski fires a lead right that Rocchigiani manages to avoid. 2:0
0:37 Rocchigiani scores with consecutive blows to the body of Michalczewski. 2:2
0:51 Rocchigiani pushes Michalczewski then steps away from him. 2:2
0:55 Rocchigiani's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:2
01:07 Rocchigiani's jab is fast and accurate. 2:4
01:19 * Pokrandt is telling Rocchigiani to watch holding and hitting. 2:7
01:37 The action slows for the moment. 2:7
01:44 Michalczewski misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:7
01:55 Rocchigiani tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:7
02:02 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:7
02:06 Michalczewski takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:9
02:21 Graciano Rocchigiani misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:9
02:33 Michalczewski throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Rocchigiani but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:9
02:43 Michalczewski slips in a jab to the body 4:9
02:52 Rocchigiani lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:11
03:00 Michalczewski just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:11
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 4:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Michalczewski and Rocchigiani leave their corners. 0:0
0:10 Rocchigiani lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:23 Rocchigiani is protecting the body nicely as Michalczewski fails to score inside. 0:2
0:36 Dariusz Michalczewski moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Rocchigiani. 0:2
0:45 Michalczewski voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
0:50 Some good body work by Michalczewski but not much on those punches. 2:2
01:04 Rocchigiani misses wildly with the Hook. 2:2
01:16 Michalczewski just comes up short with the cross. 2:2
01:18 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Rocchigiani blasts home a hook. 2:4
01:35 Michalczewski takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:9
01:35 Michalczewski appears shaken by those punches! 2:9
01:44 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:9
01:59 Graciano Rocchigiani can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:9
02:01 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Michalczewski can land a solid one. 4:9
02:14 As high as Michalczewski is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Rocchigiani takes advantage of it. 4:9
02:17 Rocchigiani rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:11
02:31 Rocchigiani ambles toward Michalczewski. 4:11
02:35 Rocchigiani is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:11
02:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:11
02:48 Rocchigiani fires a left hand that Michalczewski takes high on the shoulder. 4:11
03:00 Michalczewski lands a wicked cross! 8:11
03:00 Rocchigiani is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 8:11
03:00 * That punch has opened a cut on Rocchigiani. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 9:11
03:00 * Blood is running onto Rocchigiani's lip; his nose is bleeding pretty badly. 9:11
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! 11:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:05 Rocchigiani's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Rocchigiani scores with a quick one-two to Michalczewski's midsection 0:2
0:15 Not much steam behind Michalczewski's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
0:32 Rocchigiani ties up Michalczewski... 2:2
0:41 Pokrandt separates the two... 2:2
0:48 Both men look to measure one another. 2:2
0:52 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Rocchigiani lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Michalczewski. 2:4
01:08 Michalczewski drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:4
01:08 That series of punches rocked Rocchigiani and he looks to be in trouble. 7:4
01:22 Michalczewski lands a solid uppercut! 11:4
01:22 Michalczewski sent Rocchigiani reeling with that punch! 11:4
01:35 The fighters are tied up. Michalczewski tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 11:4
01:40 The Referee breaks it up... 11:4
01:49 Dariusz Michalczewski is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Rocchigiani. 11:4
01:58 Pokrandt breaks them up... 11:4
02:08 Michalczewski just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Rocchigiani with a sharp combination! 15:4
02:08 That's the shot Michalczewski hoped to land! Rocchigiani looks bad after that series of blows. 15:4
02:32 Michalczewski tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Rocchigiani blocks it. 15:4
02:40 Michalczewski quickly hitches up his trunks. 15:4
02:47 Rocchigiani cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Michalczewski had his elbows tucked in nicely. 15:4
02:54 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 15:4
03:00 Dariusz Michalczewski moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 15:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Rocchigiani received a pep talk from Fritz Sdunek before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Michalczewski lets his hands go inside, but Rocchigiani protects his body well. 0:0
0:14 Rocchigiani moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:2
0:29 Rocchigiani misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:31 There's some nice hand speed. Michalczewski fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:2
0:49 Michalczewski lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 4:2
0:49 It looks like Michalczewski has reopened Rocchigiani's previous wound because Rocchigiani is now bleeding once again. 4:2
0:49 Rocchigiani's nose is bloodied again by Dariusz Michalczewski. 4:2
01:03 Michalczewski has freed himself from Rocchigiani. They move quickly to ring center. 4:2
01:11 Michalczewski has Rocchigiani trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:2
01:11 Michalczewski lands a stinging jab. 6:2
01:24 Michalczewski flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 8:2
01:35 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:2
01:40 And Rocchigiani tastes the power of a huge combination from Michalczewski! 12:2
01:40 Those shots all landed square and Rocchigiani felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 12:2
01:53 Michalczewski drops the right hand flush on Rocchigiani's chin! 17:2
01:53 Graciano Rocchigiani is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 17:2
01:53 It looks like the last shot made the cut that Graciano Rocchigiani suffered earlier worse. 17:2
01:53 Graciano Rocchigiani's nose is bleeding even more after that last punch from Michalczewski. 17:2
02:10 Rocchigiani takes a solid cross from Michalczewski. 20:2
02:10 Graciano Rocchigiani reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 20:2
02:27 Rocchigiani backs into a neutral corner. 20:2
02:31 Look out! That was a straight right by Michalczewski! 25:2
02:31 Graciano Rocchigiani's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 25:2
02:36 Rocchigiani is losing his legs... 25:2
02:45 Michalczewski slides along the far ropes. 25:2
02:49 Rocchigiani moves into a neutral corner. 25:2
02:54 Michalczewski just landed a three punch combo! 29:2
02:54 Rocchigiani was staggered by those punches... 29:2
02:58 * Rocchigiani is out on his feet. Pokrandt wraps his arms around Rocchigiani... He's saving him from further punishment. It's a TKO win for Michalczewski! 29:2
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Billy Jordan is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:59 mark in Round 6 is...
Dariusz Michalczewski!
Score Cards
Octavio Rodriguez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 9 9 10 47
Graciano Rocchigiani 9 10 10 10 9 48
Keith MacDonald Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 10 9 9 10 48
Graciano Rocchigiani 9 9 10 10 9 47
Tyrone Short Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 10 9 10 10 49
Graciano Rocchigiani 9 9 10 9 9 46
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dariusz Michalczewski 30 29 27 28 30 144
Graciano Rocchigiani 27 28 30 29 27 141
Statistics
Categories Dariusz Michalczewski Graciano Rocchigiani
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 3.33
Hooks / Round 5.83 3.50
Crosses / Round 4.33 3.17
Combinations / Round 5.00 2.33
Uppercuts / Round 5.33 2.50
Punches Landed / Round 26.00 14.83
Punches Missed / Round 77.00 39.50
Punching Accuracy 25.2% 27.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on bridge of nose 2 / 1 / 2
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 1 / 1
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW event Week 9 fights 1-6
Preliminary 1
Bob Foster vs Jean Pascal
Fight info: Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Recht (United States), Raul Caiz Jr. (United States) and Massimo Barrovecchio (Italy), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: Bob Foster - Record: 4-2-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Al Braverman
In the blue corner: Jean Pascal - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:20 * A tremendous hook from Pascal and Foster goes down!! 0:0
0:22 Steele moves into position over Foster and begins the count 0:7
0:22 1... 0:7
0:23 2... 0:7
0:24 3... 0:7
0:25 4... 0:7
0:26 Foster makes it to a knee at the count of 5 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 0:7
0:26 * Foster is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 0:7
0:26 The fight will go on as Steele deems Foster is fit to conitnue. 0:7
0:26 Foster suddenly looks very vulnerable. Pascal can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 0:7
0:39 Pascal fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:7
0:46 Jean Pascal fires a jab to the body 0:9
0:46 Pascal senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 0:9
0:54 The cross scores for Pascal. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:11
0:54 Pascal has Foster hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Pascal is. 0:11
01:03 Pascal leans on Foster and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:13
01:03 Pascal's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Foster on Queer Street. Now, can Pascal finish him? 0:13
01:12 Pascal lands a flurry to the ribs of Foster. 0:15
01:12 Foster is hurt. Pascal is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 0:15
01:17 It appears as if Foster has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 0:15
01:21 Foster backs into the lower corner. 0:15
01:25 Pascal can't score with short uppercut inside. Foster got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:15
01:32 Foster has Pascal trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:15
01:37 Steele yells at the fighters to separate but Foster and Pascal are a tangle of arms. 0:15
01:41 Now they break clean. 0:15
01:57 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:15
02:06 * The referee is cautioning Pascal about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Steele isn't going to let it happen. 0:15
02:24 Foster is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:15
02:29 Jean Pascal moves into a neutral corner. 0:15
02:29 Foster scores with a quick hook to the head of Pascal after Pascal missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:15
02:39 Foster retreats into the near right corner. 2:15
02:43 Pascal swings...and misses. 2:15
02:45 Foster scores with a glancing cross. 4:15
02:55 Foster said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:15
03:00 Foster pins Pascal's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:15
03:00 Foster shoves Pascal away. 4:15
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. 3:16
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:24 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:40 Foster is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Pascal. 0:0
0:48 Pascal hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:0
01:08 Foster misses with that combination. 0:0
01:26 Foster's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:0
01:35 He misses with that punch. 0:0
01:38 Pascal is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
01:42 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Foster change his style. 0:2
01:55 Foster drives that short hook into Pascal's midsection! 4:2
01:55 Pascal is reeling.. 4:2
02:09 Foster connects with a violent uppercut! 8:2
02:09 Jean Pascal was shaken by that blow! 8:2
02:18 As high as Jean Pascal is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bob Foster takes advantage of it. 8:2
02:31 Pascal slides into a neutral corner... 8:2
02:31 Foster sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 11:2
02:50 Foster ends up behind Pascal as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 11:2
02:59 Pascal picks off the jab thrown by Foster. 11:2
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 12:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:10 Pascal is motioning with his gloves for Foster to bring it on, but Pascal is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:14 * Steele steps in and admonishes Foster for hitting below the belt. 3:0
0:37 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 3:0
0:45 Pascal walks into a hard jab from Foster 6:0
0:57 Good close quarters action as Foster buries an uppercut in Jean Pascal's midsection. 9:0
01:07 Foster has Pascal trapped! 9:0
01:07 Foster scores to the body with a jab 11:0
01:28 Foster has Pascal blocked in! 11:0
01:32 Steele tries to separate the boxers but Foster has a vice-like grip on Pascal. 11:0
01:37 Steele steps in and breaks it up. 11:0
01:45 Foster throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Pascal's jaw. 13:0
01:55 Bob Foster glances a hook off Pascal's side. 15:0
02:07 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 15:0
02:15 Bob Foster leaves the jab just short. 15:0
02:21 Pascal just landed a devastating three punch combo! 15:4
02:21 That series of punches rocked Foster and he looks to be in trouble. 15:4
02:30 Pascal's jab connects to Bob Foster's head 15:6
02:43 The fighters are throwing punches now! Pascal is being much more effective in this exchange. 17:9
02:55 Foster and Pascal swap blows with neither taking a step back. 19:11
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Steele to step in and break it up. 19:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steele motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:09 Jean Pascal cranks a hard cross to the body of Foster. 0:3
0:13 Foster's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 0:3
0:18 Foster got some great advice from Al Braverman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:3
0:23 Pascal lands a devastating hook! 0:7
0:23 Foster is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:7
0:37 Foster is flicking the jab, trying to keep Jean Pascal at long range. 0:7
0:49 Pascal comes in low. Foster puts a headlock on him. Steele knocks Foster's arm off Pascal's head. 0:7
01:01 Steele moves them apart. 0:7
01:06 Foster rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Jean Pascal. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 3:7
01:20 Pascal gets off a quick combination to the body 3:9
01:33 Foster backs into his own corner... 3:9
01:37 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Pascal. 3:9
01:45 The action is back at ring center. 3:9
01:50 Jean Pascal is holding on to Foster. He seems to be taking a breather. 3:9
01:54 Referee Steele separates the two... 3:9
01:59 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:9
02:07 Foster fires and misses. 3:9
02:09 Pascal's jab is landing with some authority. 3:12
02:13 The swelling is increasing around Foster's right. 3:12
02:22 Bob Foster is trying to free his gloves from under Pascal's gloves. 3:12
02:27 Jean Pascal pushes Foster away. 3:12
02:31 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 3:12
02:38 Pascal is off target with that combination. 3:12
02:55 Foster lands a vicious cross! 7:12
02:55 That punch may have stunned Pascal momentarily. 7:12
03:00 Pascal traps Foster in the corner! 7:12
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 7:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Bob Foster is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Foster usues his legs to avoid Pascal's punches. 0:0
0:19 Foster's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:25 Pascal lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Foster on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:34 Foster is pinned in his own corner... 0:2
0:39 Jean Pascal continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:2
0:49 Foster is clinching. Steele better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:2
0:53 Foster finally lets go of Pascal. 0:2
0:58 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
01:01 Pascal moves into the near corner. 0:2
01:01 Foster connects with a stiff left jab. 3:2
01:11 Foster scores with a hard, snapping jab. 6:2
01:28 Bob Foster tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:2
01:39 The fighters are tangled up inside. Foster has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:2
01:52 Pascal backs into a neutral corner. 8:2
01:52 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Foster and Steele has stopped the action to scold him 10:2
02:10 Foster backs away and hitches up his trunks. 10:2
02:17 Pascal just landed a three punch combo! 10:6
02:17 Foster is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 10:6
02:22 Foster's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 10:6
02:34 Pascal is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:6
02:42 Look out! That was a straight right by Foster! 15:6
02:42 Pascal is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 15:6
02:52 Foster shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 17:6
03:00 Pascal shows Foster his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 16:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio was really animated in Pascal's corner and Pascal was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Foster's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Foster's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Pascal has Bob Foster pinned! 0:0
0:12 Jean Pascal leans on the ropes and motions for Foster to come in. 0:0
0:12 Pascal is losing his legs... 0:0
0:31 Jean Pascal grabs Foster. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:35 Steele has to separate the two... 0:0
0:40 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:47 Foster works free! He backs to ring center, with Pascal following. 0:0
01:00 Pascal fires a left hand that Foster takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
01:07 Foster scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
01:07 Pascal was hurt by those blows! 4:0
01:11 It doesn't look like Jean Pascal has much left at all. 4:0
01:19 Pascal is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
01:22 Pascal takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:0
01:35 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:38 Pascal goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:2
01:55 Pascal lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Foster. 6:2
02:02 Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Pascal back on his heels! 11:2
02:02 Pascal looks stunned! 11:2
02:13 Bob Foster has Pascal cornered! 11:2
02:18 Pascal tries to muscle inside but Bob Foster clinches him. 11:2
02:27 Steele has to break the clinch. 11:2
02:31 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 11:2
02:34 Steele is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 11:2
02:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:2
02:42 That was a violent straight right by Pascal! 11:7
02:42 Those punches hurt Foster and he looks to hang on. 11:7
02:47 The swelling around Foster's right eye is worsening. 11:7
02:55 Pascal wings a big left hand at Bob Foster but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:7
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 12:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Danny Florio knows Pascal lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Bob Foster is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Foster still has distension. 0:0
0:09 There's a wicked right by Foster. He had some steam on that punch. 3:0
0:25 Pascal lands a devastating cross! 3:4
0:25 Foster looks shaken! 3:4
0:30 Foster's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 3:4
0:43 Pascal just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:4
0:43 Pascal is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:4
01:01 Pascal really buried that punch into Foster's ribs. 7:8
01:01 Bob Foster is suddenly in trouble! 7:8
01:10 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:8
01:19 Foster fires and misses. 7:8
01:21 Jean Pascal lands a jab to Foster's midsection 7:10
01:31 Foster slides into the corner... 7:10
01:35 Jean Pascal is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Foster. 7:10
01:40 Referee Steele steps in to break it up. 7:10
01:58 Foster blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 10:10
02:12 Oh!!! Jean Pascal unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:14
02:12 Pascal has Foster in trouble after that punch! 10:14
02:16 Foster is slowing up... 10:14
02:16 The increased swelling around the right eye of Foster is fast becoming a hindurance. 10:14
02:30 Foster is trapped in the corner... 10:14
02:34 Pascal misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:14
02:49 Pascal cranks up the hook and connects to Foster's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:18
02:49 Bob Foster takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:18
03:00 Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 10:18
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 10:18
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Foster'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
0:13 Foster misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:16 Pascal launches a strong uppercut that connects to Foster's jaw. 0:3
0:20 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:3
0:25 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Bob Foster has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:3
0:25 Foster traps Pascal in the corner! 0:3
0:29 Foster clinches... Pascal gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:3
0:38 Steele separates the two fighters. 0:3
0:47 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:3
0:59 Steele breaks them up... 0:3
01:09 Foster and Pascal are in a clinch, Steele hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:3
01:13 Pascal tries to get free... Here comes Steele to break them up... 0:3
01:18 Foster pins Pascal in the corner! 0:3
01:22 Bob Foster drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:3
01:22 Pascal was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:3
01:38 Foster works his way in and leans on Pascal... 4:3
01:43 Pascal pushes Foster away. 4:3
01:52 Considering the clinch Foster has on Pascal it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Pascal pushes him away. 4:3
01:57 Steele has to break them apart. 4:3
02:06 Foster is holding... 4:3
02:18 Steele moves in to break the clinch. 4:3
02:22 Pascal retreats into his own corner... 4:3
02:27 Foster is giving Jean Pascal a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:3
02:31 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:3
02:36 Foster isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Pascal fits. 4:3
02:41 Pascal punishes Foster with a hook to the ribs. 4:6
02:45 Foster is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:6
02:50 Pascal slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
02:54 Foster pins Pascal's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:6
03:00 Referee Steele has to separate the two... 4:6
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 4:6
03:00 Both Fighters are hearing it from their corners as neither seemed willing to let their fists go in that round. 4:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, this fight is up for grabs! 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Foster'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
0:10 Pascal backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:15 Foster is clinching... Pascal is trying to free his gloves... They are under Bob Foster's arms... 0:0
0:19 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:23 Danny Florio was extremely upbeat during the break with Pascal providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:27 Foster dips and connects with a hook to the side of Pascal's head. 2:0
0:40 Pascal pins Foster in the corner! 2:0
0:40 Pascal works the body, landing an uppercut. 2:2
0:49 Foster is forced into his own corner... 2:2
0:54 Pascal tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 2:2
0:56 Foster doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 5:2
01:05 Foster is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 7:2
01:23 Foster wraps his arms around Pascal. 7:2
01:27 Steele separates the two... 7:2
01:37 Pascal pummels Foster, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 7:7
01:37 Foster seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 7:7
01:41 There has to be something done about the swelling around Foster's right eye as it continues to worsen. 7:7
01:46 Pascal slides into the corner... 7:7
01:51 Foster misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:7
01:57 It's a sweet uppercut by Pascal! He snapped Foster's head straight back with that punch! 7:12
01:57 Bob Foster is badly hurt! 7:12
02:06 Pascal scores with a rapid fire combination. 7:14
02:06 Pascal appears to have Bob Foster out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Foster looks ready to go, as Jean Pascal closes in to try and end this fight. 7:14
02:11 Foster's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 7:14
02:19 Foster backs into the upper left corner. 7:14
02:24 Pascal drops the right hand flush on Bob Foster's chin! 7:18
02:24 That punch has Foster staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 7:18
02:32 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 7:18
02:37 Pascal is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 7:18
02:50 Jean Pascal is stalking his opponent. 7:18
03:00 Pascal lands a hard hook! 7:22
03:00 Bob Foster is clutching his side! 7:22
03:00 It seems every shot Foster takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 7:22
03:00 Foster moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 7:23
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 Foster's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:18 * There's a devastating hook to the head of Pascal. It came out of nowhere and Pascal drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Pascal looks hurt. 0:0
0:20 Steele begins the count... 6:0
0:20 1... 6:0
0:21 2... 6:0
0:22 3... 6:0
0:22 * Pascal 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. 6:0
0:22 Steele is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 6:0
0:22 Foster is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 6:0
0:35 Foster fires a shot, but it glances off Pascal's shoulder. 6:0
0:47 Foster is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Pascal attempts to move inside on him. 6:0
0:55 Foster has Pascal trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:0
01:00 Foster lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pascal. 6:0
01:11 Foster misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:0
01:18 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:0
01:22 Pascal is trapped in Foster's corner... 6:0
01:26 Foster cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Pascal had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:0
01:33 Pascal backs into the left corner. 6:0
01:42 * Pascal goes down!! he walked right into a wicked hook from Foster!! 6:0
01:44 Steele brings his arm down over Pascal as he begins the count... 14:0
01:44 1... 14:0
01:45 2... 14:0
01:46 3... 14:0
01:47 4... 14:0
01:48 5... 14:0
01:49 The count reaches 6 as Jean Pascal is struggling to climb off of the deck. 14:0
01:50 7... 14:0
01:50 * Jean Pascal is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Foster. 14:0
01:50 The fight will continue as Steele appears satisfied that Pascal is OK. 14:0
01:50 Foster senses he has Pascal in trouble and he is pouring it on! 14:0
02:03 Foster just comes up short with the hook. 14:0
02:09 Foster traps Pascal in the corner! 14:0
02:14 Foster telegraphed that shot and Pascal ducks under it easily. 14:0
02:21 Pascal pins Foster in the corner! 14:0
02:26 Pascal looks for a breather; he grabs Foster and holds on. Bob Foster pushes Pascal off and looks for an opening. 14:0
02:30 Steele separates them. 14:0
02:35 Foster's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 14:0
02:47 Foster just comes up short with the combination. 14:0
02:49 Pascal gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 14:2
03:00 Foster fires a lead right that Pascal manages to avoid. 14:2
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 14:2
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 15:2
Fight Result
Billy Jordan has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Bill Recht, United States scores the bout 94 to 93
Raul Caiz Jr., United States scores the bout 94 to 93
Massimo Barrovecchio, Italy scores the bout 94 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Bob Foster!!!
Score Cards
Bill Recht Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 8 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Jean Pascal 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 7 93
Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 8 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Jean Pascal 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 7 93
Massimo Barrovecchio Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 8 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Jean Pascal 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 7 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 24 30 30 27 30 30 27 27 27 30 282
Jean Pascal 30 27 27 30 27 27 30 30 30 21 279
Statistics
Categories Bob Foster Jean Pascal
Knockdowns scored 2 1
Jabs / Round 4.70 3.80
Hooks / Round 5.90 3.80
Crosses / Round 3.30 4.50
Combinations / Round 3.60 3.90
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 2.80
Punches Landed / Round 20.90 18.80
Punches Missed / Round 44.30 30.90
Punching Accuracy 32.1% 37.8%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 2 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Bob Foster vs Jean Pascal
Fight info: Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Recht (United States), Raul Caiz Jr. (United States) and Massimo Barrovecchio (Italy), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: Bob Foster - Record: 4-2-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Al Braverman
In the blue corner: Jean Pascal - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:20 * A tremendous hook from Pascal and Foster goes down!! 0:0
0:22 Steele moves into position over Foster and begins the count 0:7
0:22 1... 0:7
0:23 2... 0:7
0:24 3... 0:7
0:25 4... 0:7
0:26 Foster makes it to a knee at the count of 5 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 0:7
0:26 * Foster is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 0:7
0:26 The fight will go on as Steele deems Foster is fit to conitnue. 0:7
0:26 Foster suddenly looks very vulnerable. Pascal can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 0:7
0:39 Pascal fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:7
0:46 Jean Pascal fires a jab to the body 0:9
0:46 Pascal senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 0:9
0:54 The cross scores for Pascal. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:11
0:54 Pascal has Foster hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Pascal is. 0:11
01:03 Pascal leans on Foster and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:13
01:03 Pascal's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Foster on Queer Street. Now, can Pascal finish him? 0:13
01:12 Pascal lands a flurry to the ribs of Foster. 0:15
01:12 Foster is hurt. Pascal is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 0:15
01:17 It appears as if Foster has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 0:15
01:21 Foster backs into the lower corner. 0:15
01:25 Pascal can't score with short uppercut inside. Foster got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:15
01:32 Foster has Pascal trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:15
01:37 Steele yells at the fighters to separate but Foster and Pascal are a tangle of arms. 0:15
01:41 Now they break clean. 0:15
01:57 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:15
02:06 * The referee is cautioning Pascal about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Steele isn't going to let it happen. 0:15
02:24 Foster is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:15
02:29 Jean Pascal moves into a neutral corner. 0:15
02:29 Foster scores with a quick hook to the head of Pascal after Pascal missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:15
02:39 Foster retreats into the near right corner. 2:15
02:43 Pascal swings...and misses. 2:15
02:45 Foster scores with a glancing cross. 4:15
02:55 Foster said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:15
03:00 Foster pins Pascal's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:15
03:00 Foster shoves Pascal away. 4:15
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. 3:16
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:24 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:40 Foster is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Pascal. 0:0
0:48 Pascal hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:0
01:08 Foster misses with that combination. 0:0
01:26 Foster's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:0
01:35 He misses with that punch. 0:0
01:38 Pascal is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
01:42 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Foster change his style. 0:2
01:55 Foster drives that short hook into Pascal's midsection! 4:2
01:55 Pascal is reeling.. 4:2
02:09 Foster connects with a violent uppercut! 8:2
02:09 Jean Pascal was shaken by that blow! 8:2
02:18 As high as Jean Pascal is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bob Foster takes advantage of it. 8:2
02:31 Pascal slides into a neutral corner... 8:2
02:31 Foster sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 11:2
02:50 Foster ends up behind Pascal as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 11:2
02:59 Pascal picks off the jab thrown by Foster. 11:2
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 2. 12:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:10 Pascal is motioning with his gloves for Foster to bring it on, but Pascal is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:14 * Steele steps in and admonishes Foster for hitting below the belt. 3:0
0:37 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 3:0
0:45 Pascal walks into a hard jab from Foster 6:0
0:57 Good close quarters action as Foster buries an uppercut in Jean Pascal's midsection. 9:0
01:07 Foster has Pascal trapped! 9:0
01:07 Foster scores to the body with a jab 11:0
01:28 Foster has Pascal blocked in! 11:0
01:32 Steele tries to separate the boxers but Foster has a vice-like grip on Pascal. 11:0
01:37 Steele steps in and breaks it up. 11:0
01:45 Foster throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Pascal's jaw. 13:0
01:55 Bob Foster glances a hook off Pascal's side. 15:0
02:07 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 15:0
02:15 Bob Foster leaves the jab just short. 15:0
02:21 Pascal just landed a devastating three punch combo! 15:4
02:21 That series of punches rocked Foster and he looks to be in trouble. 15:4
02:30 Pascal's jab connects to Bob Foster's head 15:6
02:43 The fighters are throwing punches now! Pascal is being much more effective in this exchange. 17:9
02:55 Foster and Pascal swap blows with neither taking a step back. 19:11
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Steele to step in and break it up. 19:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steele motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:09 Jean Pascal cranks a hard cross to the body of Foster. 0:3
0:13 Foster's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 0:3
0:18 Foster got some great advice from Al Braverman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:3
0:23 Pascal lands a devastating hook! 0:7
0:23 Foster is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:7
0:37 Foster is flicking the jab, trying to keep Jean Pascal at long range. 0:7
0:49 Pascal comes in low. Foster puts a headlock on him. Steele knocks Foster's arm off Pascal's head. 0:7
01:01 Steele moves them apart. 0:7
01:06 Foster rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Jean Pascal. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 3:7
01:20 Pascal gets off a quick combination to the body 3:9
01:33 Foster backs into his own corner... 3:9
01:37 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Pascal. 3:9
01:45 The action is back at ring center. 3:9
01:50 Jean Pascal is holding on to Foster. He seems to be taking a breather. 3:9
01:54 Referee Steele separates the two... 3:9
01:59 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:9
02:07 Foster fires and misses. 3:9
02:09 Pascal's jab is landing with some authority. 3:12
02:13 The swelling is increasing around Foster's right. 3:12
02:22 Bob Foster is trying to free his gloves from under Pascal's gloves. 3:12
02:27 Jean Pascal pushes Foster away. 3:12
02:31 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 3:12
02:38 Pascal is off target with that combination. 3:12
02:55 Foster lands a vicious cross! 7:12
02:55 That punch may have stunned Pascal momentarily. 7:12
03:00 Pascal traps Foster in the corner! 7:12
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 7:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Bob Foster is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Foster usues his legs to avoid Pascal's punches. 0:0
0:19 Foster's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:25 Pascal lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Foster on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:34 Foster is pinned in his own corner... 0:2
0:39 Jean Pascal continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:2
0:49 Foster is clinching. Steele better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:2
0:53 Foster finally lets go of Pascal. 0:2
0:58 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
01:01 Pascal moves into the near corner. 0:2
01:01 Foster connects with a stiff left jab. 3:2
01:11 Foster scores with a hard, snapping jab. 6:2
01:28 Bob Foster tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:2
01:39 The fighters are tangled up inside. Foster has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:2
01:52 Pascal backs into a neutral corner. 8:2
01:52 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Foster and Steele has stopped the action to scold him 10:2
02:10 Foster backs away and hitches up his trunks. 10:2
02:17 Pascal just landed a three punch combo! 10:6
02:17 Foster is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 10:6
02:22 Foster's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 10:6
02:34 Pascal is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:6
02:42 Look out! That was a straight right by Foster! 15:6
02:42 Pascal is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 15:6
02:52 Foster shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 17:6
03:00 Pascal shows Foster his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 16:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio was really animated in Pascal's corner and Pascal was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Foster's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Foster's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Pascal has Bob Foster pinned! 0:0
0:12 Jean Pascal leans on the ropes and motions for Foster to come in. 0:0
0:12 Pascal is losing his legs... 0:0
0:31 Jean Pascal grabs Foster. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:35 Steele has to separate the two... 0:0
0:40 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:47 Foster works free! He backs to ring center, with Pascal following. 0:0
01:00 Pascal fires a left hand that Foster takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
01:07 Foster scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
01:07 Pascal was hurt by those blows! 4:0
01:11 It doesn't look like Jean Pascal has much left at all. 4:0
01:19 Pascal is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
01:22 Pascal takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:0
01:35 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:38 Pascal goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:2
01:55 Pascal lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Foster. 6:2
02:02 Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Pascal back on his heels! 11:2
02:02 Pascal looks stunned! 11:2
02:13 Bob Foster has Pascal cornered! 11:2
02:18 Pascal tries to muscle inside but Bob Foster clinches him. 11:2
02:27 Steele has to break the clinch. 11:2
02:31 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 11:2
02:34 Steele is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 11:2
02:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:2
02:42 That was a violent straight right by Pascal! 11:7
02:42 Those punches hurt Foster and he looks to hang on. 11:7
02:47 The swelling around Foster's right eye is worsening. 11:7
02:55 Pascal wings a big left hand at Bob Foster but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:7
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 12:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Danny Florio knows Pascal lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Bob Foster is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Foster still has distension. 0:0
0:09 There's a wicked right by Foster. He had some steam on that punch. 3:0
0:25 Pascal lands a devastating cross! 3:4
0:25 Foster looks shaken! 3:4
0:30 Foster's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 3:4
0:43 Pascal just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:4
0:43 Pascal is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:4
01:01 Pascal really buried that punch into Foster's ribs. 7:8
01:01 Bob Foster is suddenly in trouble! 7:8
01:10 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 7:8
01:19 Foster fires and misses. 7:8
01:21 Jean Pascal lands a jab to Foster's midsection 7:10
01:31 Foster slides into the corner... 7:10
01:35 Jean Pascal is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Foster. 7:10
01:40 Referee Steele steps in to break it up. 7:10
01:58 Foster blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 10:10
02:12 Oh!!! Jean Pascal unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:14
02:12 Pascal has Foster in trouble after that punch! 10:14
02:16 Foster is slowing up... 10:14
02:16 The increased swelling around the right eye of Foster is fast becoming a hindurance. 10:14
02:30 Foster is trapped in the corner... 10:14
02:34 Pascal misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:14
02:49 Pascal cranks up the hook and connects to Foster's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:18
02:49 Bob Foster takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:18
03:00 Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 10:18
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 10:18
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Foster'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
0:13 Foster misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:16 Pascal launches a strong uppercut that connects to Foster's jaw. 0:3
0:20 Both fighters look fatigued... 0:3
0:25 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Bob Foster has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:3
0:25 Foster traps Pascal in the corner! 0:3
0:29 Foster clinches... Pascal gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:3
0:38 Steele separates the two fighters. 0:3
0:47 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:3
0:59 Steele breaks them up... 0:3
01:09 Foster and Pascal are in a clinch, Steele hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:3
01:13 Pascal tries to get free... Here comes Steele to break them up... 0:3
01:18 Foster pins Pascal in the corner! 0:3
01:22 Bob Foster drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:3
01:22 Pascal was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:3
01:38 Foster works his way in and leans on Pascal... 4:3
01:43 Pascal pushes Foster away. 4:3
01:52 Considering the clinch Foster has on Pascal it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Pascal pushes him away. 4:3
01:57 Steele has to break them apart. 4:3
02:06 Foster is holding... 4:3
02:18 Steele moves in to break the clinch. 4:3
02:22 Pascal retreats into his own corner... 4:3
02:27 Foster is giving Jean Pascal a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:3
02:31 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:3
02:36 Foster isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Pascal fits. 4:3
02:41 Pascal punishes Foster with a hook to the ribs. 4:6
02:45 Foster is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:6
02:50 Pascal slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
02:54 Foster pins Pascal's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:6
03:00 Referee Steele has to separate the two... 4:6
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 4:6
03:00 Both Fighters are hearing it from their corners as neither seemed willing to let their fists go in that round. 4:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, this fight is up for grabs! 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Foster'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
0:10 Pascal backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:15 Foster is clinching... Pascal is trying to free his gloves... They are under Bob Foster's arms... 0:0
0:19 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:23 Danny Florio was extremely upbeat during the break with Pascal providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:27 Foster dips and connects with a hook to the side of Pascal's head. 2:0
0:40 Pascal pins Foster in the corner! 2:0
0:40 Pascal works the body, landing an uppercut. 2:2
0:49 Foster is forced into his own corner... 2:2
0:54 Pascal tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 2:2
0:56 Foster doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 5:2
01:05 Foster is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 7:2
01:23 Foster wraps his arms around Pascal. 7:2
01:27 Steele separates the two... 7:2
01:37 Pascal pummels Foster, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 7:7
01:37 Foster seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 7:7
01:41 There has to be something done about the swelling around Foster's right eye as it continues to worsen. 7:7
01:46 Pascal slides into the corner... 7:7
01:51 Foster misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:7
01:57 It's a sweet uppercut by Pascal! He snapped Foster's head straight back with that punch! 7:12
01:57 Bob Foster is badly hurt! 7:12
02:06 Pascal scores with a rapid fire combination. 7:14
02:06 Pascal appears to have Bob Foster out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Foster looks ready to go, as Jean Pascal closes in to try and end this fight. 7:14
02:11 Foster's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 7:14
02:19 Foster backs into the upper left corner. 7:14
02:24 Pascal drops the right hand flush on Bob Foster's chin! 7:18
02:24 That punch has Foster staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 7:18
02:32 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 7:18
02:37 Pascal is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 7:18
02:50 Jean Pascal is stalking his opponent. 7:18
03:00 Pascal lands a hard hook! 7:22
03:00 Bob Foster is clutching his side! 7:22
03:00 It seems every shot Foster takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 7:22
03:00 Foster moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 7:23
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 Foster's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:18 * There's a devastating hook to the head of Pascal. It came out of nowhere and Pascal drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Pascal looks hurt. 0:0
0:20 Steele begins the count... 6:0
0:20 1... 6:0
0:21 2... 6:0
0:22 3... 6:0
0:22 * Pascal 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. 6:0
0:22 Steele is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 6:0
0:22 Foster is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 6:0
0:35 Foster fires a shot, but it glances off Pascal's shoulder. 6:0
0:47 Foster is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Pascal attempts to move inside on him. 6:0
0:55 Foster has Pascal trapped in the left neutral corner... 6:0
01:00 Foster lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pascal. 6:0
01:11 Foster misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:0
01:18 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:0
01:22 Pascal is trapped in Foster's corner... 6:0
01:26 Foster cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Pascal had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:0
01:33 Pascal backs into the left corner. 6:0
01:42 * Pascal goes down!! he walked right into a wicked hook from Foster!! 6:0
01:44 Steele brings his arm down over Pascal as he begins the count... 14:0
01:44 1... 14:0
01:45 2... 14:0
01:46 3... 14:0
01:47 4... 14:0
01:48 5... 14:0
01:49 The count reaches 6 as Jean Pascal is struggling to climb off of the deck. 14:0
01:50 7... 14:0
01:50 * Jean Pascal is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Foster. 14:0
01:50 The fight will continue as Steele appears satisfied that Pascal is OK. 14:0
01:50 Foster senses he has Pascal in trouble and he is pouring it on! 14:0
02:03 Foster just comes up short with the hook. 14:0
02:09 Foster traps Pascal in the corner! 14:0
02:14 Foster telegraphed that shot and Pascal ducks under it easily. 14:0
02:21 Pascal pins Foster in the corner! 14:0
02:26 Pascal looks for a breather; he grabs Foster and holds on. Bob Foster pushes Pascal off and looks for an opening. 14:0
02:30 Steele separates them. 14:0
02:35 Foster's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 14:0
02:47 Foster just comes up short with the combination. 14:0
02:49 Pascal gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 14:2
03:00 Foster fires a lead right that Pascal manages to avoid. 14:2
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 14:2
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 15:2
Fight Result
Billy Jordan has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Bill Recht, United States scores the bout 94 to 93
Raul Caiz Jr., United States scores the bout 94 to 93
Massimo Barrovecchio, Italy scores the bout 94 to 93
And your winner by unanimous decision Bob Foster!!!
Score Cards
Bill Recht Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 8 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Jean Pascal 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 7 93
Raul Caiz Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 8 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Jean Pascal 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 7 93
Massimo Barrovecchio Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 8 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Jean Pascal 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 7 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 24 30 30 27 30 30 27 27 27 30 282
Jean Pascal 30 27 27 30 27 27 30 30 30 21 279
Statistics
Categories Bob Foster Jean Pascal
Knockdowns scored 2 1
Jabs / Round 4.70 3.80
Hooks / Round 5.90 3.80
Crosses / Round 3.30 4.50
Combinations / Round 3.60 3.90
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 2.80
Punches Landed / Round 20.90 18.80
Punches Missed / Round 44.30 30.90
Punching Accuracy 32.1% 37.8%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 2 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW event Week 9 fights 1-6
Preliminary 2
Tommy Burns vs Nathan Cleverly
Fight info: Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Hubert Earle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Philippe Verbeke (Belgium), Ken Morita (Japan) and Carol Polis (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: Tommy Burns - Record: 6-2-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
In the blue corner: Nathan Cleverly - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mickey Duff - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:15 Burns lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:15 Cleverly is reeling.. 4:0
0:33 Cleverly fires a left hand that Burns takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
0:40 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Burns seemed to get the better of it. 7:2
0:49 Cleverly lands a short hook to the body. 7:4
01:03 Burns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Cleverly. 7:4
01:17 Burns gets off a jab to the solar plexus 9:4
01:29 Cleverly throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 9:6
01:29 * And now it appears as if Burns has been cut the last punch that landed. 9:7
01:29 That cut is doesn't look overly severe but it does appear to be in a bad spot above the right eyebrow. Its location could impact the fight if that blood flows into the fighter's eye. 9:7
01:29 It's only the first round and that cut will alter Burns's strategy. 9:7
01:43 Burns looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 9:7
01:45 Cleverly fires a light jab to the stomach 9:9
01:54 Cleverly doesn't have to look for Burns this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:9
02:04 Tommy Burns usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Cleverly tries vainly to score. 9:9
02:20 Cleverly doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 9:9
02:29 Cleverly lets his hands go inside, but Burns protects his body well. 9:9
02:40 Burns scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 12:9
02:52 As high as Cleverly is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Burns takes advantage of it. 12:9
02:59 Earle has to pull the fighters away from each other as Cleverly locks up Burns's arms. 12:9
03:00 Earle steps in and breaks it up. 12:9
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 13:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Mickey Duff not only gave Cleverly encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Burns. Now it's up to Cleverly to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Burns has the cut above the right eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:09 Burns leans on Nathan Cleverly and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:22 Burns just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:29 Cleverly was hearing it from Mickey Duff between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 2:0
0:30 There's a combination of punches from Burns that score big. 5:0
0:43 Burns wraps up Cleverly. 5:0
0:48 Earle separates the two fighters. 5:0
0:52 Some good body work by Burns but not much on those punches. 7:0
01:06 Burns catches Cleverly coming in with a sweet uppercut! 11:0
01:06 Cleverly looks shaken! 11:0
01:23 Tommy Burns leans on the ropes and motions for Cleverly to come in. 11:0
01:32 Burns scores with a tremendous left! 15:0
01:32 Cleverly looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 15:0
01:49 Burns picks off the hook by Cleverly. 15:0
01:55 Cleverly takes a heavy combination downstairs. 20:0
01:55 Those punches hurt Cleverly and he looks to hang on. 20:0
02:10 Burns just comes up short with the uppercut. 20:0
02:23 Burns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 20:0
02:25 Cleverly lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 20:2
02:25 That last shot has reopened a cut on Burns because the blood is flowing again. 20:2
02:25 Burns has emerged bloodied once again, as the cut above his eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 20:2
02:25 It's early in the fight and Tommy Burns knows his cut could develop in a real problem in subsequent rounds. 20:2
02:25 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Burns to the ringside physician. The cut over Burns's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 20:2
02:25 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Earle is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 20:2
02:37 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 20:2
02:44 Burns looks to work the body, but Cleverly covers up nicely. 20:2
02:47 Cleverly gets inside and fires a hook to Burns's body. 20:4
03:00 Cleverly is trying to free his gloves from under Burns's gloves. 20:4
03:00 Earle pries them apart. 20:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 20:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns and Cleverly square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad was extremely upbeat during the break with Burns providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Burns's corner has done a great job on the cut above the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:07 Cleverly works the body, landing an uppercut. 0:2
0:32 Cleverly ties up Tommy Burns... 0:2
0:37 Earle moves them apart. 0:2
0:44 Burns backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:2
0:48 Cleverly steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:2
0:55 Cleverly works his way in and leans on Burns. 0:2
01:03 Burns slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 3:2
01:21 Burns is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:2
01:28 Burns scores to the body with a jab 5:2
01:48 Cleverly misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
02:04 Burns shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Cleverly. 5:2
02:13 Burns is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Cleverly a decent target to shoot for. 5:2
02:22 Burns ties up Cleverly. Why would he want to clinch now? 5:2
02:31 Earle moves in to break the clinch. 5:2
02:36 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:2
02:39 Burns plants a cross on Cleverly's rib cage. 7:2
02:50 A flurry of blows from Burns lands to the body 9:2
03:00 Tommy Burns is jockeying for position as he tries to force Cleverly back into the corner. 9:2
03:00 The Referee has to get between Burns and Cleverly as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 11:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Burns ties up Cleverly... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 0:0
0:17 Earle is shouting at Burns to break! 0:0
0:21 Cleverly got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Mickey Duff's instructions work. 0:0
0:26 Burns throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:28 Cleverly looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 0:2
0:40 Burns forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Cleverly. 2:2
0:52 Burns goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:2
01:05 Earle tries to separate the boxers but Cleverly has a vice-like grip on Burns. 4:2
01:14 Earle has to break them apart. 4:2
01:19 Both men look to measure one another. 4:2
01:23 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:2
01:30 Burns lands a hard uppercut! 8:2
01:30 Cleverly looks stunned! 8:2
01:43 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
01:50 Burns bulls his way inside, pushing Cleverly up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 8:2
01:59 There's a hard shot off the top of Burns's head! 8:7
01:59 That blast sent Burns reeling into the ropes! 8:7
02:18 Burns gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:7
02:33 It's a sweet uppercut by Burns! He snapped Nathan Cleverly's head straight back with that punch! 14:7
02:33 What a devastating shot, Cleverly looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 14:7
02:45 Tommy Burns lands a cross to the body. 16:7
02:57 Burns lands a hook to the ribs. 18:7
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 18:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:17 Cleverly fires and misses. 0:0
0:23 Burns got some great advice from Eddie Mustafa Muhammad between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:30 Cleverly pummels Burns, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 0:4
0:30 That shot landed square and Burns felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:44 Burns really buried that punch into Cleverly's ribs. 4:4
0:44 Cleverly is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:54 Burns scores with consecutive blows to the body of Cleverly. 6:4
01:08 Oh!!! Burns unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:4
01:08 Cleverly looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:4
01:22 Burns takes a hard combination from Cleverly 10:8
01:22 Burns seems to have been hurt by that punch! 10:8
01:31 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 10:8
01:42 Burns is clinching... Cleverly is trying to free his gloves... They are under Burns's arms... 10:8
01:47 Burns uses his shoulder to force Cleverly out of the clinch. 10:8
01:51 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 10:8
01:59 Burns misses wildly with the Hook. 10:8
02:05 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 10:8
02:08 Burns lands a stinging jab. 12:8
02:17 Cleverly is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 12:8
02:21 Not a lot on that hook to Burns's side, but it scored. 12:10
02:43 Burns lands a strong uppercut! 16:10
02:43 Cleverly is going to need to regroup after that blow... 16:10
02:57 A cross to body by Burns gets through. 18:10
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Burns and Cleverly really went at it. 17:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad seemed to pump up Burns between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Burns misses with that punch. 0:0
0:14 Cleverly flicks a lead right to the head of Burns. 0:2
0:18 Cleverly looks exhausted but Burns still looks like he is fresh. 0:2
0:27 Cleverly misses wildly with the hook. 0:2
0:29 Cleverly takes a cross to the head from Burns. 2:2
0:46 Burns misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:2
0:53 Burns is protecting the body nicely as Cleverly fails to score inside. 2:2
01:00 Burns lands a hard cross! 7:2
01:00 Cleverly is hurt! 7:2
01:17 Cleverly does a great job smothering Burns's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 7:2
01:20 Cleverly fires a solid combination. 7:4
01:29 Both fighters move in close as Tommy Burns goes to the body with an uppercut. 9:4
01:40 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:4
01:48 OH! Cleverly landed the big hook flush! 9:8
01:48 Burns's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:8
02:05 Burns works free! He backs to ring center, with Cleverly following. 9:8
02:14 Cleverly fires a lead right that Burns manages to avoid. 9:8
02:16 Burns feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Cleverly's chin. 11:8
02:32 Cleverly retreats into a neutral corner. 11:8
02:37 Burns lands a solid cross! 15:8
02:37 Cleverly is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 15:8
02:41 Cleverly is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 15:8
02:48 Cleverly gets off a quick combination to the body 15:10
03:00 Tommy Burns is trapped in his own corner... 15:10
03:00 Tommy Burns appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:10
03:00 That round alone was worth the price of admission, they were raining Leather down with the fury of a tropical Monsoon! 16:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Tommy Burns and Cleverly leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Mickey Duff knows Cleverly lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Cleverly has Burns blocked in! 0:0
0:09 Nathan Cleverly finds a home for his jab, keeping Burns at bay. 0:2
0:18 Burns scores with the jab. 2:2
0:29 Cleverly walks in to a glancing hook from Burns. 4:2
0:41 Burns's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:2
0:55 Cleverly can't score with short uppercut inside. Burns got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:2
01:06 * A solid uppercut drops Nathan Cleverly on his back! 6:2
01:08 Earle starts the count... 13:2
01:08 1... 13:2
01:09 2... 13:2
01:10 3... 13:2
01:11 4... 13:2
01:12 5... 13:2
01:13 6... 13:2
01:13 * Cleverly still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Earle is taking a long look at him. 13:2
01:13 Earle wipes Cleverly's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Cleverly nods his head and the action resumes. 13:2
01:13 Burns won't want to let Cleverly off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 13:2
01:22 Cleverly backs into the right corner. 13:2
01:22 Burns lands a stinging jab. 15:2
01:22 Burns is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Nathan Cleverly's condition and end the fight! 15:2
01:35 Tommy Burns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Cleverly. 15:2
01:46 Burns wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Cleverly's defense. 15:2
02:10 Tommy Burns continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 15:2
02:14 The cross scores for Burns. He needs to throw that punch more often. 17:2
02:19 The swelling under Cleverly's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 17:2
02:24 Burns brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 17:2
02:24 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Burns lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Cleverly. 19:2
02:33 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 19:2
02:38 Cleverly misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 19:4
02:52 Burns leaves the jab just short. 19:4
03:00 * Cleverly walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 19:4
03:00 The count starts... 26:4
03:00 1... 26:4
03:00 * Cleverly has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 26:4
03:00 Earle checks Cleverly closely and will allow the fight to continue. 26:4
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 28:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:19 Burns tries to muscle inside but Cleverly clinches him. 0:0
0:24 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:28 Whatever Eddie Mustafa Muhammad said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Burns has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:28 Burns connects with a cross to Cleverly's body. 2:0
0:33 Cleverly's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 2:0
0:38 Nathan Cleverly feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:2
0:51 Burns just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:2
0:54 Cleverly is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:4
01:14 Cleverly cranks up the hook and connects to Burns's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:9
01:14 That punch has Burns staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 2:9
01:14 And now Burns is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:9
01:14 The claret is flowing again from the gash over Burns's right eyebrow. 2:9
01:14 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Burns's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Earle is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Burns's facial wound. 2:9
01:18 * Earle steps in and stops the fight. * This one is over! Burns is unable to continue due to the severity of the cut over his eye. Cleverly gets the TKO victory! 2:9
Fight Result
Joe Humphries has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:19 mark in Round 8 is...
Nathan Cleverly!
Score Cards
Philippe Verbeke Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 69
Nathan Cleverly 10 9 9 9 9 9 7 62
Ken Morita Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 70
Nathan Cleverly 9 9 9 9 9 9 7 61
Carol Polis Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 69
Nathan Cleverly 9 9 9 9 10 9 7 62
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 29 30 30 30 29 30 30 208
Nathan Cleverly 28 27 27 27 28 27 21 185
Statistics
Categories Tommy Burns Nathan Cleverly
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.88 3.38
Hooks / Round 4.38 2.63
Crosses / Round 6.75 2.75
Combinations / Round 6.50 3.75
Uppercuts / Round 7.13 3.13
Punches Landed / Round 30.63 15.63
Punches Missed / Round 55.00 34.38
Punching Accuracy 35.8% 31.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 2 / 2 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Tommy Burns vs Nathan Cleverly
Fight info: Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Hubert Earle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Philippe Verbeke (Belgium), Ken Morita (Japan) and Carol Polis (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: Tommy Burns - Record: 6-2-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
In the blue corner: Nathan Cleverly - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mickey Duff - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:15 Burns lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:15 Cleverly is reeling.. 4:0
0:33 Cleverly fires a left hand that Burns takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
0:40 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Burns seemed to get the better of it. 7:2
0:49 Cleverly lands a short hook to the body. 7:4
01:03 Burns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Cleverly. 7:4
01:17 Burns gets off a jab to the solar plexus 9:4
01:29 Cleverly throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 9:6
01:29 * And now it appears as if Burns has been cut the last punch that landed. 9:7
01:29 That cut is doesn't look overly severe but it does appear to be in a bad spot above the right eyebrow. Its location could impact the fight if that blood flows into the fighter's eye. 9:7
01:29 It's only the first round and that cut will alter Burns's strategy. 9:7
01:43 Burns looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 9:7
01:45 Cleverly fires a light jab to the stomach 9:9
01:54 Cleverly doesn't have to look for Burns this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:9
02:04 Tommy Burns usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Cleverly tries vainly to score. 9:9
02:20 Cleverly doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 9:9
02:29 Cleverly lets his hands go inside, but Burns protects his body well. 9:9
02:40 Burns scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 12:9
02:52 As high as Cleverly is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Burns takes advantage of it. 12:9
02:59 Earle has to pull the fighters away from each other as Cleverly locks up Burns's arms. 12:9
03:00 Earle steps in and breaks it up. 12:9
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 13:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Mickey Duff not only gave Cleverly encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Burns. Now it's up to Cleverly to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Quick efficient work in the corner of Burns has the cut above the right eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:09 Burns leans on Nathan Cleverly and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:22 Burns just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:29 Cleverly was hearing it from Mickey Duff between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 2:0
0:30 There's a combination of punches from Burns that score big. 5:0
0:43 Burns wraps up Cleverly. 5:0
0:48 Earle separates the two fighters. 5:0
0:52 Some good body work by Burns but not much on those punches. 7:0
01:06 Burns catches Cleverly coming in with a sweet uppercut! 11:0
01:06 Cleverly looks shaken! 11:0
01:23 Tommy Burns leans on the ropes and motions for Cleverly to come in. 11:0
01:32 Burns scores with a tremendous left! 15:0
01:32 Cleverly looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 15:0
01:49 Burns picks off the hook by Cleverly. 15:0
01:55 Cleverly takes a heavy combination downstairs. 20:0
01:55 Those punches hurt Cleverly and he looks to hang on. 20:0
02:10 Burns just comes up short with the uppercut. 20:0
02:23 Burns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 20:0
02:25 Cleverly lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 20:2
02:25 That last shot has reopened a cut on Burns because the blood is flowing again. 20:2
02:25 Burns has emerged bloodied once again, as the cut above his eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 20:2
02:25 It's early in the fight and Tommy Burns knows his cut could develop in a real problem in subsequent rounds. 20:2
02:25 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Burns to the ringside physician. The cut over Burns's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 20:2
02:25 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Earle is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 20:2
02:37 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 20:2
02:44 Burns looks to work the body, but Cleverly covers up nicely. 20:2
02:47 Cleverly gets inside and fires a hook to Burns's body. 20:4
03:00 Cleverly is trying to free his gloves from under Burns's gloves. 20:4
03:00 Earle pries them apart. 20:4
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 20:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns and Cleverly square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad was extremely upbeat during the break with Burns providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Burns's corner has done a great job on the cut above the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:07 Cleverly works the body, landing an uppercut. 0:2
0:32 Cleverly ties up Tommy Burns... 0:2
0:37 Earle moves them apart. 0:2
0:44 Burns backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:2
0:48 Cleverly steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:2
0:55 Cleverly works his way in and leans on Burns. 0:2
01:03 Burns slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 3:2
01:21 Burns is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:2
01:28 Burns scores to the body with a jab 5:2
01:48 Cleverly misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
02:04 Burns shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Cleverly. 5:2
02:13 Burns is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Cleverly a decent target to shoot for. 5:2
02:22 Burns ties up Cleverly. Why would he want to clinch now? 5:2
02:31 Earle moves in to break the clinch. 5:2
02:36 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:2
02:39 Burns plants a cross on Cleverly's rib cage. 7:2
02:50 A flurry of blows from Burns lands to the body 9:2
03:00 Tommy Burns is jockeying for position as he tries to force Cleverly back into the corner. 9:2
03:00 The Referee has to get between Burns and Cleverly as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 11:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Burns ties up Cleverly... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 0:0
0:17 Earle is shouting at Burns to break! 0:0
0:21 Cleverly got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Mickey Duff's instructions work. 0:0
0:26 Burns throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:28 Cleverly looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 0:2
0:40 Burns forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Cleverly. 2:2
0:52 Burns goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:2
01:05 Earle tries to separate the boxers but Cleverly has a vice-like grip on Burns. 4:2
01:14 Earle has to break them apart. 4:2
01:19 Both men look to measure one another. 4:2
01:23 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:2
01:30 Burns lands a hard uppercut! 8:2
01:30 Cleverly looks stunned! 8:2
01:43 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
01:50 Burns bulls his way inside, pushing Cleverly up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 8:2
01:59 There's a hard shot off the top of Burns's head! 8:7
01:59 That blast sent Burns reeling into the ropes! 8:7
02:18 Burns gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:7
02:33 It's a sweet uppercut by Burns! He snapped Nathan Cleverly's head straight back with that punch! 14:7
02:33 What a devastating shot, Cleverly looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 14:7
02:45 Tommy Burns lands a cross to the body. 16:7
02:57 Burns lands a hook to the ribs. 18:7
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 18:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:17 Cleverly fires and misses. 0:0
0:23 Burns got some great advice from Eddie Mustafa Muhammad between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:30 Cleverly pummels Burns, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 0:4
0:30 That shot landed square and Burns felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:44 Burns really buried that punch into Cleverly's ribs. 4:4
0:44 Cleverly is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:54 Burns scores with consecutive blows to the body of Cleverly. 6:4
01:08 Oh!!! Burns unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:4
01:08 Cleverly looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:4
01:22 Burns takes a hard combination from Cleverly 10:8
01:22 Burns seems to have been hurt by that punch! 10:8
01:31 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 10:8
01:42 Burns is clinching... Cleverly is trying to free his gloves... They are under Burns's arms... 10:8
01:47 Burns uses his shoulder to force Cleverly out of the clinch. 10:8
01:51 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 10:8
01:59 Burns misses wildly with the Hook. 10:8
02:05 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 10:8
02:08 Burns lands a stinging jab. 12:8
02:17 Cleverly is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 12:8
02:21 Not a lot on that hook to Burns's side, but it scored. 12:10
02:43 Burns lands a strong uppercut! 16:10
02:43 Cleverly is going to need to regroup after that blow... 16:10
02:57 A cross to body by Burns gets through. 18:10
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Burns and Cleverly really went at it. 17:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Burns didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad seemed to pump up Burns between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Burns misses with that punch. 0:0
0:14 Cleverly flicks a lead right to the head of Burns. 0:2
0:18 Cleverly looks exhausted but Burns still looks like he is fresh. 0:2
0:27 Cleverly misses wildly with the hook. 0:2
0:29 Cleverly takes a cross to the head from Burns. 2:2
0:46 Burns misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:2
0:53 Burns is protecting the body nicely as Cleverly fails to score inside. 2:2
01:00 Burns lands a hard cross! 7:2
01:00 Cleverly is hurt! 7:2
01:17 Cleverly does a great job smothering Burns's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 7:2
01:20 Cleverly fires a solid combination. 7:4
01:29 Both fighters move in close as Tommy Burns goes to the body with an uppercut. 9:4
01:40 Burns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:4
01:48 OH! Cleverly landed the big hook flush! 9:8
01:48 Burns's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:8
02:05 Burns works free! He backs to ring center, with Cleverly following. 9:8
02:14 Cleverly fires a lead right that Burns manages to avoid. 9:8
02:16 Burns feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Cleverly's chin. 11:8
02:32 Cleverly retreats into a neutral corner. 11:8
02:37 Burns lands a solid cross! 15:8
02:37 Cleverly is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 15:8
02:41 Cleverly is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 15:8
02:48 Cleverly gets off a quick combination to the body 15:10
03:00 Tommy Burns is trapped in his own corner... 15:10
03:00 Tommy Burns appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:10
03:00 That round alone was worth the price of admission, they were raining Leather down with the fury of a tropical Monsoon! 16:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Tommy Burns and Cleverly leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Mickey Duff knows Cleverly lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Cleverly has Burns blocked in! 0:0
0:09 Nathan Cleverly finds a home for his jab, keeping Burns at bay. 0:2
0:18 Burns scores with the jab. 2:2
0:29 Cleverly walks in to a glancing hook from Burns. 4:2
0:41 Burns's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:2
0:55 Cleverly can't score with short uppercut inside. Burns got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:2
01:06 * A solid uppercut drops Nathan Cleverly on his back! 6:2
01:08 Earle starts the count... 13:2
01:08 1... 13:2
01:09 2... 13:2
01:10 3... 13:2
01:11 4... 13:2
01:12 5... 13:2
01:13 6... 13:2
01:13 * Cleverly still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Earle is taking a long look at him. 13:2
01:13 Earle wipes Cleverly's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Cleverly nods his head and the action resumes. 13:2
01:13 Burns won't want to let Cleverly off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 13:2
01:22 Cleverly backs into the right corner. 13:2
01:22 Burns lands a stinging jab. 15:2
01:22 Burns is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Nathan Cleverly's condition and end the fight! 15:2
01:35 Tommy Burns lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Cleverly. 15:2
01:46 Burns wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Cleverly's defense. 15:2
02:10 Tommy Burns continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 15:2
02:14 The cross scores for Burns. He needs to throw that punch more often. 17:2
02:19 The swelling under Cleverly's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 17:2
02:24 Burns brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 17:2
02:24 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Burns lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Cleverly. 19:2
02:33 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 19:2
02:38 Cleverly misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 19:4
02:52 Burns leaves the jab just short. 19:4
03:00 * Cleverly walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 19:4
03:00 The count starts... 26:4
03:00 1... 26:4
03:00 * Cleverly has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 26:4
03:00 Earle checks Cleverly closely and will allow the fight to continue. 26:4
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 28:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:19 Burns tries to muscle inside but Cleverly clinches him. 0:0
0:24 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:28 Whatever Eddie Mustafa Muhammad said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Burns has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:28 Burns connects with a cross to Cleverly's body. 2:0
0:33 Cleverly's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 2:0
0:38 Nathan Cleverly feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:2
0:51 Burns just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:2
0:54 Cleverly is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:4
01:14 Cleverly cranks up the hook and connects to Burns's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:9
01:14 That punch has Burns staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 2:9
01:14 And now Burns is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:9
01:14 The claret is flowing again from the gash over Burns's right eyebrow. 2:9
01:14 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Burns's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Earle is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Burns's facial wound. 2:9
01:18 * Earle steps in and stops the fight. * This one is over! Burns is unable to continue due to the severity of the cut over his eye. Cleverly gets the TKO victory! 2:9
Fight Result
Joe Humphries has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:19 mark in Round 8 is...
Nathan Cleverly!
Score Cards
Philippe Verbeke Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 69
Nathan Cleverly 10 9 9 9 9 9 7 62
Ken Morita Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 70
Nathan Cleverly 9 9 9 9 9 9 7 61
Carol Polis Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 69
Nathan Cleverly 9 9 9 9 10 9 7 62
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Burns 29 30 30 30 29 30 30 208
Nathan Cleverly 28 27 27 27 28 27 21 185
Statistics
Categories Tommy Burns Nathan Cleverly
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.88 3.38
Hooks / Round 4.38 2.63
Crosses / Round 6.75 2.75
Combinations / Round 6.50 3.75
Uppercuts / Round 7.13 3.13
Punches Landed / Round 30.63 15.63
Punches Missed / Round 55.00 34.38
Punching Accuracy 35.8% 31.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 2 / 2 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
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: LHW event Week 9 fights 1-6
Support Bout
James Braddock vs Prince Badi Ajamu
Fight info: Joplin Memorial Hall, Joplin, MS, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Johnny Callas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manfred Kuechler (Germany), Melvina Lathan (United States) and Clark Sammartino (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: James Braddock - Record: 5-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Prince Badi Ajamu - Record: 0-5-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brendan Ingle - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Callas 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
0:20 Braddock misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:26 There's a straight right by Ajamu! 0:4
0:26 Braddock looks shaken! 0:4
0:40 Ajamu smothers Braddock's attack with a clinch! 0:4
0:45 Callas pries them apart. 0:4
0:49 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
0:57 Ajamu fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
0:59 Braddock lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ajamu on the end of that punch. 2:4
01:09 Prince Badi Ajamu lands a hook to the ribs. 2:6
01:18 Ajamu scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Braddock's jaw. 2:8
01:32 Braddock works his way in and leans on Ajamu... 2:8
01:36 Braddock and Ajamu each take a step back. 2:8
01:45 Ajamu is flicking the jab, trying to keep Braddock at long range. 2:8
01:57 Braddock's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:8
02:09 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:8
02:20 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ajamu. 4:8
02:27 There's some nice hand speed. Ajamu fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:10
02:37 Braddock is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 6:13
02:46 Ajamu scores with a quick hook to the head of Braddock after Braddock missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:15
02:55 Braddock doesn't have to look for Ajamu this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:15
03:00 Ajamu is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:15
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 5:16
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ajamu rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:17 Prince Badi Ajamu telegraphed that shot and Braddock ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:19 A cross lands for Braddock. Ajamu didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:33 Braddock pins Ajamu's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:42 Braddock shoves Ajamu away. 2:0
0:52 Ajamu and Braddock are in a clinch, Callas hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
0:57 Callas steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
01:02 Both fighters miss, now Ajamu follows up with a solid hook to the body of Ajamu! 2:3
01:16 Braddock misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:3
01:19 Ajamu rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:5
01:28 * Callas steps in and admonishes Braddock for a low blow. 4:5
01:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:5
01:58 Braddock fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:5
02:10 Braddock just misses with a huge shot as Ajamu chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:5
02:17 Oh!!! Ajamu unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:9
02:17 Braddock is badly hurt! 4:9
02:31 Braddock does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ajamu's punches in close. 4:9
02:34 Braddock throws another good combination that temporarily slows Ajamu. 6:9
02:48 Braddock tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:9
02:50 Ajamu rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 6:11
03:00 Braddock is holding... 6:11
03:00 Braddock uses his shoulder to force Ajamu out of the clinch. 6:11
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 5:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ajamu's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Whitey Bimstein knows Braddock lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Braddock lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ajamu 2:0
0:24 Braddock tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:0
0:33 Braddock eats a short cross from Prince Badi Ajamu amd backs away. 2:2
0:47 James Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ajamu blocks it. 2:2
0:53 Ajamu just landed a three punch combo! 2:6
0:53 Braddock is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:6
01:03 Braddock and Ajamu trade punches in an even exchange. 4:8
01:19 Prince Badi Ajamu lands a solid cross! 4:12
01:19 That's the punch Ajamu hoped to land! Braddock looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:12
01:30 Ajamu throws the cross and scores to the head of Braddock. 4:14
01:44 Ajamu feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:14
01:53 Ajamu throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:14
01:55 Braddock wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:14
02:09 Ajamu lands a hard hook! 6:18
02:09 Braddock looks shaken! 6:18
02:18 Ajamu bangs the uppercut home. 6:20
02:30 Ajamu seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:20
02:33 Braddock lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:20
02:45 Braddock fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 10:20
02:59 Prince Badi Ajamu misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:20
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 11:22
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Ajamu's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Braddock connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:11 That shot buckled Prince Badi Ajamu's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:0
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:31 Braddock is motioning with his gloves for Ajamu to bring it on, but James Braddock is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:0
0:38 Braddock gets inside and fires a hook to Ajamu's body. 6:0
0:55 Ajamu usues his legs to avoid Braddock's punches. 6:0
0:57 Ajamu lands the lead cross. 6:2
01:06 The uppercut just landed by Ajamu is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:4
01:20 Ajamu just can't find the range with that uppercut. 6:4
01:31 The action slows for the moment. 6:4
01:34 Ajamu scores with a glancing cross. 6:6
01:52 Ajamu picks off the jab by Braddock. 6:6
02:07 Look out! That was a straight right by James Braddock! 10:6
02:07 Ajamu was stunned by that blow! 10:6
02:23 Braddock slides along the far ropes. 10:6
02:28 Both men look to measure one another. 10:6
02:31 Braddock ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 13:6
02:49 The fighters are tied up. Braddock tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 13:6
02:54 Callas breaks them up... 13:6
02:58 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 13:6
03:00 Braddock fires and misses. 13:6
03:00 Braddock moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 13:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ajamu 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
0:12 Braddock's jab connects to Prince Badi Ajamu's head 2:0
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:21 Ajamu eats a jab from James Braddock 4:0
0:30 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:33 Braddock bangs a right cross off the face of Ajamu. 6:0
0:46 Braddock throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:0
01:00 Braddock ties up Prince Badi Ajamu. 8:0
01:04 Braddock pushes Ajamu away. 8:0
01:17 Braddock throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ajamu but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:0
01:19 Ajamu lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:2
01:33 Braddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ajamu's defense. 8:2
01:35 Ajamu misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:4
01:49 Ajamu moves to the center of the Ring taunting Braddock with his hands by his sides. 8:4
02:14 Braddock fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:4
02:36 Braddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:4
02:38 The fighters are at close quarters now as Ajamu lands a hook downstairs. 8:6
02:50 Ajamu is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:6
02:54 Prince Badi Ajamu can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 8:8
03:00 Ajamu picks off the jab thrown by Braddock. 8:8
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 James Braddock didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Braddock got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Whitey Bimstein's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Braddock plants a cross on Ajamu's rib cage. 2:0
0:12 It looks like Ajamu and Braddock both need to catch their second wind... 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:17 Ajamu is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:22 Ajamu throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Braddock's jaw. 2:2
0:26 Braddock's tank is just about on empty. 2:2
0:26 Ajamu is running out of gas... 2:2
0:38 Braddock lands a wicked cross! 6:2
0:38 Ajamu appears shaken by that punch! 6:2
0:50 Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
0:54 Braddock goes downstairs with the hook. 8:2
01:07 Ajamu backs into the upper left corner. 8:2
01:12 James Braddock drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:2
01:12 Ajamu was shaken by those blows! 12:2
01:16 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 12:2
01:26 * Callas is all over Ajamu for head butting and he better clean up his act immediately. 12:4
01:35 Braddock looks dazed and his knees momentarily buckled from the effects of what certainly appeared to be an intentional head butt on the part of Ajamu! 12:4
01:52 Braddock is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 12:4
01:56 Braddock lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 14:4
02:13 Braddock connects with stiff left hook to the body. 17:4
02:30 Ajamu can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 17:4
02:44 Braddock misses wildly with the hook. 17:4
02:47 Ajamu shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 17:6
03:00 Braddock looks to work the body, but Ajamu covers up nicely. 17:6
03:00 It looks like Ajamu has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 19:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:14 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:19 Ajamu is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:24 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:0
0:27 Ajamu pushes Braddock away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:36 Ajamu brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:48 Braddock fires and misses. 0:0
0:50 Ajamu sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
01:07 Prince Badi Ajamu smothers Braddock's attack as Braddock tries to get off some shots inside. 0:2
01:14 Ajamu is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
01:22 Braddock grabs Ajamu. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
01:27 * The referee cautions Braddock about leaning on Ajamu's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:2
01:40 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:2
01:43 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:2
01:51 Braddock misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
01:53 Ajamu lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Braddock's midsection. 0:4
02:04 Braddock glances a hook off Ajamu's side. 2:4
02:17 Ajamu backs into a neutral corner. 2:4
02:17 Braddock lands a flurry to the ribs of Ajamu. 4:4
02:32 Ajamu connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:6
02:52 Braddock lets his hands go inside, but Ajamu protects his body well. 4:6
03:00 Prince Badi Ajamu retreats into the far left corner. 4:6
03:00 Braddock misses with that punch. 4:6
03:00 Ajamu appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:6
03:00 Callas motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 4:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ajamu and James Braddock square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:16 Ajamu has Braddock cornered! 0:0
0:16 Ajamu lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:2
0:25 Whitey Bimstein was really animated in Braddock's corner and Braddock was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:31 Ajamu is either lucky or has radar. Braddock's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
0:43 Ajamu cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Braddock had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:2
0:50 Braddock pummels Ajamu, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 4:2
0:50 Ajamu was shaken by that blow! 4:2
01:03 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:2
01:15 Callas has to break them apart. 4:2
01:24 Prince Badi Ajamu dances gracefully across the canvas 4:2
01:30 Braddock shoots the jab into the chest of Ajamu. 6:2
01:43 James Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:47 Prince Badi Ajamu retreats into a neutral corner. 6:2
01:51 Braddock wraps his arms around Ajamu. 6:2
02:00 Callas separates the two... 6:2
02:11 Braddock lands a strong hook! 11:2
02:11 Ajamu is dazed and he is in trouble!! 11:2
02:23 Braddock has Ajamu trapped in the left neutral corner... 11:2
02:28 And Ajamu tastes the power of a huge hook from Braddock! 15:2
02:28 Prince Badi Ajamu is reeling after that shot! 15:2
02:32 It appears as if Ajamu has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:2
02:44 Prince Badi Ajamu fires a lead right that Braddock manages to avoid. 15:2
02:51 Ajamu's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 15:2
02:54 Both fighters move back to ring center. 15:2
02:59 Circling left, Braddock looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ajamu. 15:2
03:00 Ajamu moves into the far left corner. 15:2
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 15:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Brendan Ingle seemed to pump up Prince Badi Ajamu between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Braddock lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:12 The swelling is increasing around Ajamu's right. 2:0
0:20 Braddock's finds a home on Ajamu's jaw. 4:0
0:29 Braddock has Ajamu blocked in! 4:0
0:34 Braddock misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
0:40 Ajamu fires a left hand that Braddock takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
0:47 Braddock lands a hard cross! 8:0
0:47 Ajamu looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:0
0:56 Ajamu is blocked in his own corner... 8:0
0:56 Braddock lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:0
01:01 Look for Braddock to start to target Ajamu's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 10:0
01:16 Ajamu usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Braddock tries vainly to score. 10:0
01:26 Braddock has Ajamu pinned! 10:0
01:31 Braddock leaves the jab just short. 10:0
01:46 That punch actually went behind Ajamu's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Braddock. 10:0
01:53 Ajamu misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:0
02:00 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Braddock lands the right hand. 12:0
02:13 Braddock doesn't connect with the jab. 12:0
02:16 Ajamu catches Braddock with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 12:2
02:25 The action is at ring center. 12:2
02:29 Ajamu does a great job of moving as Braddock tries to work inside. 12:2
02:44 Braddock throws a flurry of punches but Ajamu either blocks or slips them. 12:2
02:50 Both fighters take a half-step back. 12:2
02:53 Braddock leans on Ajamu and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 14:2
03:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 15:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Whitey Bimstein was extremely upbeat during the break with Braddock providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Ajamu'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
0:13 Braddock looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:19 Ajamu dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Braddock back on his heels! 0:4
0:19 That shot landed square and Braddock felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:29 Braddock has Ajamu trapped! 0:4
0:33 Ajamu comes in low. Braddock puts a headlock on him. Callas knocks Braddock's arm off Ajamu's head. 0:4
0:38 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
0:43 Braddock appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:4
0:51 These guys are really going at it but Braddock looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:7
01:00 Braddock scores with a nice right cross. 4:7
01:14 Braddock tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:7
01:24 Ajamu is trapped in the corner... 4:7
01:29 Braddock grabs Ajamu again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:7
01:38 Callas moves in to break the clinch. 4:7
01:50 It's a sweet uppercut by Braddock! He snapped Ajamu's head straight back with that punch! 8:7
01:50 Ajamu is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:7
01:54 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Ajamu. 8:7
02:03 Braddock gets in a hook to the body of Ajamu. 10:7
02:17 Braddock's misses as Ajamu backpedals away. 10:7
02:27 Braddock feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 10:7
02:32 James Braddock is clinching. Callas better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:7
02:36 Now they break clean. 10:7
02:41 Braddock traps Ajamu in the corner! 10:7
02:45 Braddock landed a sharp combination that rocked Ajamu back on his heels! 14:7
02:45 Ajamu is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 14:7
03:00 Ajamu tries to muscle inside but "The Cinderella Man" Braddock clinches him. 14:7
03:00 Callas separates them. 14:7
03:00 Braddock seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:7
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 14:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Joe Humphries
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 96 to 94 for Prince Badi Ajamu
Melvina Lathan, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Clark Sammartino, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 94
Prince Badi Ajamu 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 96
Melvina Lathan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 95
Prince Badi Ajamu 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 95
Clark Sammartino Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 95
Prince Badi Ajamu 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 27 27 27 30 27 30 27 30 30 29 284
Prince Badi Ajamu 30 30 30 27 30 27 30 27 27 28 286
Statistics
Categories James Braddock Prince Badi Ajamu
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 5.60
Hooks / Round 4.30 3.90
Crosses / Round 5.00 3.00
Combinations / Round 5.10 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 24.50 20.30
Punches Missed / Round 89.90 33.10
Punching Accuracy 21.4% 38.0%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 9 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
James Braddock vs Prince Badi Ajamu
Fight info: Joplin Memorial Hall, Joplin, MS, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Johnny Callas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manfred Kuechler (Germany), Melvina Lathan (United States) and Clark Sammartino (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: James Braddock - Record: 5-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
In the blue corner: Prince Badi Ajamu - Record: 0-5-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brendan Ingle - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Callas 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
0:20 Braddock misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:26 There's a straight right by Ajamu! 0:4
0:26 Braddock looks shaken! 0:4
0:40 Ajamu smothers Braddock's attack with a clinch! 0:4
0:45 Callas pries them apart. 0:4
0:49 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
0:57 Ajamu fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
0:59 Braddock lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ajamu on the end of that punch. 2:4
01:09 Prince Badi Ajamu lands a hook to the ribs. 2:6
01:18 Ajamu scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Braddock's jaw. 2:8
01:32 Braddock works his way in and leans on Ajamu... 2:8
01:36 Braddock and Ajamu each take a step back. 2:8
01:45 Ajamu is flicking the jab, trying to keep Braddock at long range. 2:8
01:57 Braddock's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:8
02:09 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:8
02:20 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ajamu. 4:8
02:27 There's some nice hand speed. Ajamu fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:10
02:37 Braddock is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 6:13
02:46 Ajamu scores with a quick hook to the head of Braddock after Braddock missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:15
02:55 Braddock doesn't have to look for Ajamu this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:15
03:00 Ajamu is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:15
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 5:16
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ajamu rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:17 Prince Badi Ajamu telegraphed that shot and Braddock ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:19 A cross lands for Braddock. Ajamu didn't see that one coming. 2:0
0:33 Braddock pins Ajamu's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:42 Braddock shoves Ajamu away. 2:0
0:52 Ajamu and Braddock are in a clinch, Callas hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
0:57 Callas steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
01:02 Both fighters miss, now Ajamu follows up with a solid hook to the body of Ajamu! 2:3
01:16 Braddock misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:3
01:19 Ajamu rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:5
01:28 * Callas steps in and admonishes Braddock for a low blow. 4:5
01:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:5
01:58 Braddock fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:5
02:10 Braddock just misses with a huge shot as Ajamu chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:5
02:17 Oh!!! Ajamu unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:9
02:17 Braddock is badly hurt! 4:9
02:31 Braddock does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ajamu's punches in close. 4:9
02:34 Braddock throws another good combination that temporarily slows Ajamu. 6:9
02:48 Braddock tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:9
02:50 Ajamu rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 6:11
03:00 Braddock is holding... 6:11
03:00 Braddock uses his shoulder to force Ajamu out of the clinch. 6:11
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 5:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ajamu's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Whitey Bimstein knows Braddock lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Braddock lands a rapier like jab to the head of Ajamu 2:0
0:24 Braddock tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 2:0
0:33 Braddock eats a short cross from Prince Badi Ajamu amd backs away. 2:2
0:47 James Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ajamu blocks it. 2:2
0:53 Ajamu just landed a three punch combo! 2:6
0:53 Braddock is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:6
01:03 Braddock and Ajamu trade punches in an even exchange. 4:8
01:19 Prince Badi Ajamu lands a solid cross! 4:12
01:19 That's the punch Ajamu hoped to land! Braddock looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 4:12
01:30 Ajamu throws the cross and scores to the head of Braddock. 4:14
01:44 Ajamu feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:14
01:53 Ajamu throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:14
01:55 Braddock wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:14
02:09 Ajamu lands a hard hook! 6:18
02:09 Braddock looks shaken! 6:18
02:18 Ajamu bangs the uppercut home. 6:20
02:30 Ajamu seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:20
02:33 Braddock lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:20
02:45 Braddock fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 10:20
02:59 Prince Badi Ajamu misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:20
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 11:22
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Ajamu's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Braddock connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:11 That shot buckled Prince Badi Ajamu's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:0
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:31 Braddock is motioning with his gloves for Ajamu to bring it on, but James Braddock is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:0
0:38 Braddock gets inside and fires a hook to Ajamu's body. 6:0
0:55 Ajamu usues his legs to avoid Braddock's punches. 6:0
0:57 Ajamu lands the lead cross. 6:2
01:06 The uppercut just landed by Ajamu is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:4
01:20 Ajamu just can't find the range with that uppercut. 6:4
01:31 The action slows for the moment. 6:4
01:34 Ajamu scores with a glancing cross. 6:6
01:52 Ajamu picks off the jab by Braddock. 6:6
02:07 Look out! That was a straight right by James Braddock! 10:6
02:07 Ajamu was stunned by that blow! 10:6
02:23 Braddock slides along the far ropes. 10:6
02:28 Both men look to measure one another. 10:6
02:31 Braddock ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 13:6
02:49 The fighters are tied up. Braddock tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 13:6
02:54 Callas breaks them up... 13:6
02:58 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 13:6
03:00 Braddock fires and misses. 13:6
03:00 Braddock moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 13:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ajamu 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
0:12 Braddock's jab connects to Prince Badi Ajamu's head 2:0
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:21 Ajamu eats a jab from James Braddock 4:0
0:30 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:33 Braddock bangs a right cross off the face of Ajamu. 6:0
0:46 Braddock throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:0
01:00 Braddock ties up Prince Badi Ajamu. 8:0
01:04 Braddock pushes Ajamu away. 8:0
01:17 Braddock throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ajamu but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:0
01:19 Ajamu lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:2
01:33 Braddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ajamu's defense. 8:2
01:35 Ajamu misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 8:4
01:49 Ajamu moves to the center of the Ring taunting Braddock with his hands by his sides. 8:4
02:14 Braddock fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:4
02:36 Braddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:4
02:38 The fighters are at close quarters now as Ajamu lands a hook downstairs. 8:6
02:50 Ajamu is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 8:6
02:54 Prince Badi Ajamu can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 8:8
03:00 Ajamu picks off the jab thrown by Braddock. 8:8
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 James Braddock didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Braddock got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Whitey Bimstein's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Braddock plants a cross on Ajamu's rib cage. 2:0
0:12 It looks like Ajamu and Braddock both need to catch their second wind... 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:17 Ajamu is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:22 Ajamu throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Braddock's jaw. 2:2
0:26 Braddock's tank is just about on empty. 2:2
0:26 Ajamu is running out of gas... 2:2
0:38 Braddock lands a wicked cross! 6:2
0:38 Ajamu appears shaken by that punch! 6:2
0:50 Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
0:54 Braddock goes downstairs with the hook. 8:2
01:07 Ajamu backs into the upper left corner. 8:2
01:12 James Braddock drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:2
01:12 Ajamu was shaken by those blows! 12:2
01:16 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 12:2
01:26 * Callas is all over Ajamu for head butting and he better clean up his act immediately. 12:4
01:35 Braddock looks dazed and his knees momentarily buckled from the effects of what certainly appeared to be an intentional head butt on the part of Ajamu! 12:4
01:52 Braddock is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 12:4
01:56 Braddock lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 14:4
02:13 Braddock connects with stiff left hook to the body. 17:4
02:30 Ajamu can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 17:4
02:44 Braddock misses wildly with the hook. 17:4
02:47 Ajamu shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 17:6
03:00 Braddock looks to work the body, but Ajamu covers up nicely. 17:6
03:00 It looks like Ajamu has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:6
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 19:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:14 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:19 Ajamu is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:24 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:0
0:27 Ajamu pushes Braddock away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:0
0:36 Ajamu brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:48 Braddock fires and misses. 0:0
0:50 Ajamu sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 0:2
01:07 Prince Badi Ajamu smothers Braddock's attack as Braddock tries to get off some shots inside. 0:2
01:14 Ajamu is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
01:22 Braddock grabs Ajamu. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
01:27 * The referee cautions Braddock about leaning on Ajamu's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:2
01:40 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 0:2
01:43 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:2
01:51 Braddock misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
01:53 Ajamu lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Braddock's midsection. 0:4
02:04 Braddock glances a hook off Ajamu's side. 2:4
02:17 Ajamu backs into a neutral corner. 2:4
02:17 Braddock lands a flurry to the ribs of Ajamu. 4:4
02:32 Ajamu connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:6
02:52 Braddock lets his hands go inside, but Ajamu protects his body well. 4:6
03:00 Prince Badi Ajamu retreats into the far left corner. 4:6
03:00 Braddock misses with that punch. 4:6
03:00 Ajamu appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:6
03:00 Callas motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 4:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ajamu and James Braddock square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:16 Ajamu has Braddock cornered! 0:0
0:16 Ajamu lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:2
0:25 Whitey Bimstein was really animated in Braddock's corner and Braddock was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:31 Ajamu is either lucky or has radar. Braddock's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
0:43 Ajamu cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Braddock had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:2
0:50 Braddock pummels Ajamu, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 4:2
0:50 Ajamu was shaken by that blow! 4:2
01:03 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:2
01:15 Callas has to break them apart. 4:2
01:24 Prince Badi Ajamu dances gracefully across the canvas 4:2
01:30 Braddock shoots the jab into the chest of Ajamu. 6:2
01:43 James Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:47 Prince Badi Ajamu retreats into a neutral corner. 6:2
01:51 Braddock wraps his arms around Ajamu. 6:2
02:00 Callas separates the two... 6:2
02:11 Braddock lands a strong hook! 11:2
02:11 Ajamu is dazed and he is in trouble!! 11:2
02:23 Braddock has Ajamu trapped in the left neutral corner... 11:2
02:28 And Ajamu tastes the power of a huge hook from Braddock! 15:2
02:28 Prince Badi Ajamu is reeling after that shot! 15:2
02:32 It appears as if Ajamu has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:2
02:44 Prince Badi Ajamu fires a lead right that Braddock manages to avoid. 15:2
02:51 Ajamu's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 15:2
02:54 Both fighters move back to ring center. 15:2
02:59 Circling left, Braddock looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ajamu. 15:2
03:00 Ajamu moves into the far left corner. 15:2
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 15:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Brendan Ingle seemed to pump up Prince Badi Ajamu between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Braddock lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:12 The swelling is increasing around Ajamu's right. 2:0
0:20 Braddock's finds a home on Ajamu's jaw. 4:0
0:29 Braddock has Ajamu blocked in! 4:0
0:34 Braddock misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
0:40 Ajamu fires a left hand that Braddock takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
0:47 Braddock lands a hard cross! 8:0
0:47 Ajamu looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:0
0:56 Ajamu is blocked in his own corner... 8:0
0:56 Braddock lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:0
01:01 Look for Braddock to start to target Ajamu's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 10:0
01:16 Ajamu usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Braddock tries vainly to score. 10:0
01:26 Braddock has Ajamu pinned! 10:0
01:31 Braddock leaves the jab just short. 10:0
01:46 That punch actually went behind Ajamu's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Braddock. 10:0
01:53 Ajamu misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:0
02:00 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Braddock lands the right hand. 12:0
02:13 Braddock doesn't connect with the jab. 12:0
02:16 Ajamu catches Braddock with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 12:2
02:25 The action is at ring center. 12:2
02:29 Ajamu does a great job of moving as Braddock tries to work inside. 12:2
02:44 Braddock throws a flurry of punches but Ajamu either blocks or slips them. 12:2
02:50 Both fighters take a half-step back. 12:2
02:53 Braddock leans on Ajamu and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 14:2
03:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 15:2
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Whitey Bimstein was extremely upbeat during the break with Braddock providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Ajamu'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
0:13 Braddock looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:19 Ajamu dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Braddock back on his heels! 0:4
0:19 That shot landed square and Braddock felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:29 Braddock has Ajamu trapped! 0:4
0:33 Ajamu comes in low. Braddock puts a headlock on him. Callas knocks Braddock's arm off Ajamu's head. 0:4
0:38 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
0:43 Braddock appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:4
0:51 These guys are really going at it but Braddock looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:7
01:00 Braddock scores with a nice right cross. 4:7
01:14 Braddock tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:7
01:24 Ajamu is trapped in the corner... 4:7
01:29 Braddock grabs Ajamu again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:7
01:38 Callas moves in to break the clinch. 4:7
01:50 It's a sweet uppercut by Braddock! He snapped Ajamu's head straight back with that punch! 8:7
01:50 Ajamu is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:7
01:54 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Ajamu. 8:7
02:03 Braddock gets in a hook to the body of Ajamu. 10:7
02:17 Braddock's misses as Ajamu backpedals away. 10:7
02:27 Braddock feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 10:7
02:32 James Braddock is clinching. Callas better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:7
02:36 Now they break clean. 10:7
02:41 Braddock traps Ajamu in the corner! 10:7
02:45 Braddock landed a sharp combination that rocked Ajamu back on his heels! 14:7
02:45 Ajamu is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 14:7
03:00 Ajamu tries to muscle inside but "The Cinderella Man" Braddock clinches him. 14:7
03:00 Callas separates them. 14:7
03:00 Braddock seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:7
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 14:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Joe Humphries
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 96 to 94 for Prince Badi Ajamu
Melvina Lathan, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Clark Sammartino, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 94
Prince Badi Ajamu 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 96
Melvina Lathan Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 95
Prince Badi Ajamu 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 95
Clark Sammartino Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 95
Prince Badi Ajamu 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Braddock 27 27 27 30 27 30 27 30 30 29 284
Prince Badi Ajamu 30 30 30 27 30 27 30 27 27 28 286
Statistics
Categories James Braddock Prince Badi Ajamu
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 5.60
Hooks / Round 4.30 3.90
Crosses / Round 5.00 3.00
Combinations / Round 5.10 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 24.50 20.30
Punches Missed / Round 89.90 33.10
Punching Accuracy 21.4% 38.0%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 9 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW event Week 9 fights 1-6
Co-Feature
Michael Spinks vs Jack Delaney
Fight info: Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel, Miami, FL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Donald Balas (United States), Gelasio Perez Huerta (Mexico) and Uriel Aguilera (Colombia), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: Michael Spinks - Record: 5-1-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Frank Bagley - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Jack Delaney - Record: 3-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Spinks and Delaney their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:09 Spinks connects with stiff left hook to the body. 3:0
0:26 Michael Spinks is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 5:0
0:40 Spinks wraps up Delaney... Neither fighter will break... 5:0
0:52 Nady separates the two... 5:0
0:56 Both men look to measure one another. 5:0
0:59 Spinks scores with a forceful jab. 8:0
01:07 As high as Delaney is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Spinks takes advantage of it. 8:0
01:14 Spinks moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Delaney. 8:0
01:27 Spinks finds a home for his jab, keeping Delaney at bay. 10:0
01:45 Spinks slides along the far ropes. 10:0
01:54 Spinks lands a strong uppercut! 14:0
01:54 Delaney appears to have been staggered by that punch... 14:0
02:08 Spinks fires and misses. 14:0
02:22 A lead right scores big for "The Spinks Jinx". He stunned Delaney with that one. 17:0
02:31 Spinks scores with a quick one-two to Delaney's midsection 19:0
02:49 Michael Spinks is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Delaney a decent target to shoot for. 19:0
02:58 Michael Spinks grabs Delaney's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Nady has to force Spinks to let go. 19:0
03:00 Spinks finally lets go of Delaney. 19:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 21:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Spinks got some great advice from Frank Bagley between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:14 Delaney drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:5
0:14 Spinks is gasping for air!! 0:5
0:28 Delaney is challenging Michael Spinks to fight him and quit clinching. 0:5
0:40 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:5
0:50 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 0:5
01:01 Spinks lands a strong hook! 4:5
01:01 Delaney is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:5
01:18 Jack Delaney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:5
01:29 Spinks has freed himself from Jack Delaney. They move quickly to ring center. 4:5
01:42 Spinks throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:5
01:52 Spinks is motioning with his gloves for Delaney to bring it on, but Spinks is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:5
01:55 Jack Delaney tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:7
02:07 Delaney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:7
02:10 Spinks slides into a neutral corner... 4:7
02:14 Delaney lands a wicked uppercut! 4:12
02:14 Spinks looks stunned! 4:12
02:31 Delaney takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:12
02:31 That series of punches rocked Delaney and he looks to be in trouble. 9:12
02:44 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Delaney. 9:12
02:50 Delaney retreats into his own corner... 9:12
02:55 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Delaney blocks it. 9:12
03:00 Spinks throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Delaney but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:12
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 10:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Delaney looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Delaney received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Delaney takes a right to the body. 2:0
0:21 Spinks retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:26 Delaney fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:38 Delaney looks to work the body, but Spinks covers up nicely. 2:0
0:45 Spinks steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:0
0:49 Not much steam behind Delaney's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
01:03 Delaney continues to follow Spinks about the ring. 2:2
01:15 Delaney is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 2:2
01:20 Upstairs and downstairs! Spinks lands two quick blows and then moves away from Delaney's counters. 4:2
01:35 Spinks wraps his arms around Delaney. 4:2
01:39 Nady pries them apart. 4:2
01:49 Spinks lands a hard cross! 8:2
01:49 Delaney was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 8:2
02:05 Jack Delaney comes out on top in that exchange but Spinks was able to land some nice shots as well. 10:5
02:22 Delaney tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Spinks. 10:5
02:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:5
02:37 The action slows for the moment. 10:5
02:45 Delaney leans on the ropes and motions for Spinks to come in. 10:5
03:00 Delaney pummels Spinks, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 10:9
03:00 Spinks seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 10:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Spinks and Delaney really went at it. 10:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Spinks and Delaney leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Delaney between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Delaney voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:30 Delaney tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:37 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:41 Delaney backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:45 Spinks lands a crushing uppercut! 5:0
0:45 Delaney is suddenly in trouble! 5:0
0:59 Jack Delaney just comes up short with the jab. 5:0
01:01 Spinks takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 8:0
01:26 Jack Delaney just can't find the range with that jab. 8:0
01:33 Delaney takes a hard combination from Spinks 13:0
01:33 Delaney was staggered by those punches... 13:0
01:45 Michael Spinks has Delaney pinned! 13:0
01:50 Spinks approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Delaney any room to breathe. 13:0
01:55 Delaney scores with a nice right cross. 13:2
02:04 Spinks slides into the corner... 13:2
02:09 Delaney and Spinks are in a clinch, Nady hollers at them to break and start fighting. 13:2
02:13 Referee Nady has to separate the two... 13:2
02:25 Spinks picks off the hook by Delaney. 13:2
02:31 Both fighters take a half-step back. 13:2
02:39 Nady yells at the fighters to separate but Delaney and Spinks are a tangle of arms. 13:2
02:44 Nady has to separate the two... 13:2
02:48 Spinks backs away and hitches up his trunks. 13:2
02:56 Oh!!! Delaney unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 13:6
02:56 Spinks is reeling after that shot! 13:6
03:00 There's the bell. Spinks wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 14:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:15 Delaney takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:24 Whatever Frank Bagley said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Spinks has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 2:0
0:25 Jack Delaney cranks a hard cross to the body of Spinks. 2:3
0:37 Jack Delaney backs into the left corner. 2:3
0:42 Michael Spinks lands a smashing hook! 6:3
0:42 Delaney is hurt! 6:3
0:58 Spinks clinches... Jack Delaney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:3
01:07 Nady moves in to break the clinch. 6:3
01:15 Delaney's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 6:3
01:18 Spinks is staying at the center of the ring. 6:3
01:23 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Delaney back on his heels! 10:3
01:23 What a devastating shot, Delaney looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 10:3
01:32 Delaney lets his hands go, but Spinks answers right back. 12:5
01:52 Delaney drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:9
01:52 Spinks is suddenly in trouble! 12:9
02:06 Spinks fires a lead right that Delaney manages to avoid. 12:9
02:23 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Spinks has gotten the better of the exchange. 15:11
02:36 Delaney tastes Spinks's jab 17:11
02:45 Delaney moves into a neutral corner. 17:11
02:50 Spinks pushes Delaney then steps away from him. 17:11
02:59 It's a sweet uppercut by Spinks! He snapped Delaney's head straight back with that punch! 22:11
02:59 How is Delaney standing after that? 22:11
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 23:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Spinks's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Spinks rocks Delaney with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 3:0
0:11 Delaney is starting to suck wind... 3:0
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:0
0:15 Frank Bagley was really animated in Spinks's corner and Spinks was nodding in agreement. 3:0
0:17 The fighters are back at ring center... 3:0
0:17 Delaney throws the cross and scores to the head of Spinks. 3:2
0:30 Jack Delaney is trapped in his own corner... 3:2
0:35 Spinks landed a sharp combination that rocked Delaney back on his heels! 7:2
0:35 Delaney is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 7:2
0:44 Jack Delaney is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:2
0:48 Delaney throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Spinks's jaw. 7:4
0:57 Delaney gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Spinks. 7:6
01:09 Delaney moves into the lower corner. 7:6
01:14 Delaney is protecting the body nicely as Michael Spinks fails to score inside. 7:6
01:16 Delaney scores with several light punches to the head. 7:8
01:29 Delaney gets inside and fires a hook to Spinks's body. 7:10
01:41 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 7:10
01:41 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 9:12
01:46 Delaney is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 9:12
01:58 Delaney is either lucky or has radar. Spinks's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:12
02:05 There's a hard shot off the top of Spinks's head! 9:16
02:05 Michael Spinks's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:16
02:30 Spinks appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 9:16
02:38 Delaney just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 13:16
02:38 Delaney looks shaken! 13:16
02:51 Michael Spinks really buried that punch into Delaney's ribs. 18:16
02:51 Delaney was shaken by those blows! 18:16
02:56 Delaney looks a little puffy under his left eye. 18:16
03:00 Delaney has Spinks blocked in! 18:16
03:00 It looks like Michael Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:16
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 19:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:10 Michael Spinks lands a devastating uppercut! 4:0
0:10 Jack Delaney was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:19 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Michael Spinks lands an uppercut to the jaw. 6:0
0:28 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Frank Bagley's instructions work. 6:0
0:33 Spinks fires and misses. 6:0
0:39 Delaney just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:4
0:39 Michael Spinks is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:4
0:52 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Spinks digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Jack Delaney. 8:4
01:04 Jack Delaney lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 8:6
01:20 Spinks swings...and misses. 8:6
01:28 Delaney is pinned in his own corner... 8:6
01:33 Spinks is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Jack Delaney. 8:6
01:43 * All signs being exhibited by Delaney, the blood and labored breathing, point to a broken nose. 8:6
01:52 Nady tries to separate the boxers but Spinks has a vice-like grip on Delaney. 8:6
02:01 The Referee breaks it up... 8:6
02:05 Spinks goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:6
02:15 The action is back at ring center. 10:6
02:19 And Jack Delaney tastes the power of a huge cross from Spinks! 14:6
02:19 Delaney's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:6
02:24 That swelling under the left eye of Delaney is definitely getting worse. 14:6
02:31 Spinks has Delaney trapped in the lower neutral corner... 14:6
02:31 Spinks is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 17:6
02:45 Spinks grabs Delaney. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 17:6
02:50 Now they break clean. 17:6
02:54 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 17:6
02:57 The uppercut just landed by Spinks is a nice weapon on the inside. 19:6
03:00 Spinks appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 19:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 19:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Delaney is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jack Delaney still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Spinks fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:18 Jack Delaney connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:18 Spinks is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 0:4
0:22 Spinks is running out of gas... 0:4
0:35 Delaney whiffs with the jab. 0:4
0:41 Spinks drops the right hand flush on Delaney's chin! 4:4
0:41 Spinks has Delaney hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:4
0:58 Jack Delaney lets his hands go inside, but Spinks protects his body well. 4:4
01:05 Spinks scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:4
01:05 Delaney was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:4
01:09 The swelling around Jack Delaney's left eye is worsening. 9:4
01:20 That was a violent straight right by Delaney! 9:8
01:20 Spinks is clutching his side! 9:8
01:33 Delaney moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:10
01:48 Spinks clamps Delaney's arms to his side and holds on until Nady breaks the hold. 9:10
01:57 Nady is shouting at Spinks to break! 9:10
02:01 Delaney has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 9:10
02:08 Delaney pins Spinks in the corner! 9:10
02:13 Delaney smothers Spinks's attack with a clinch! 9:10
02:22 Spinks tries to get free... Here comes Nady to break them up... 9:10
02:37 Nady is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 9:10
02:40 Delaney takes a hard cross to the chin from Michael Spinks. 12:10
02:57 Delaney wraps up Spinks. 12:10
03:00 Delaney uses his shoulder to force Spinks out of the clinch. 12:10
03:00 Michael Spinks appears to have this fight under control. 12:10
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Delaney is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Delaney'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 Delaney misses with that cross. 0:0
0:24 * Spinks just landed a short, clean hook that caught Jack Delaney flush. Delaney dropped like he'd been shot. 0:0
0:27 Nady stands over Delaney and begins counting... 10:0
0:27 1... 10:0
0:28 2... 10:0
0:29 3... 10:0
0:30 4... 10:0
0:31 5... 10:0
0:32 6... 10:0
0:33 7... 10:0
0:34 8... 10:0
0:35 9... 10:0
0:36 10! 10:0
0:36 * It's all over. Spinks raises his arms in victory as the referee counts 10. Delaney stares blankly into the crowd, still wondering what just happened. 10:0
Fight Result
Let's go to Pat Harker for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 0:42 mark in Round 9 is...
Michael Spinks!
Score Cards
Donald Balas Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 79
Jack Delaney 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 74
Gelasio Perez Huerta Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 79
Jack Delaney 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 74
Uriel Aguilera Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 78
Jack Delaney 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 74
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 30 27 30 29 30 30 30 30 236
Jack Delaney 27 30 29 28 27 27 27 27 222
Statistics
Categories Michael Spinks Jack Delaney
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 7.44 4.11
Hooks / Round 4.33 3.00
Crosses / Round 7.33 3.11
Combinations / Round 5.22 3.56
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 2.33
Punches Landed / Round 28.67 16.11
Punches Missed / Round 37.78 34.56
Punching Accuracy 43.1% 31.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Michael Spinks vs Jack Delaney
Fight info: Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel, Miami, FL, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Donald Balas (United States), Gelasio Perez Huerta (Mexico) and Uriel Aguilera (Colombia), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is 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: Michael Spinks - Record: 5-1-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Frank Bagley - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Jack Delaney - Record: 3-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Spinks and Delaney their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:09 Spinks connects with stiff left hook to the body. 3:0
0:26 Michael Spinks is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 5:0
0:40 Spinks wraps up Delaney... Neither fighter will break... 5:0
0:52 Nady separates the two... 5:0
0:56 Both men look to measure one another. 5:0
0:59 Spinks scores with a forceful jab. 8:0
01:07 As high as Delaney is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Spinks takes advantage of it. 8:0
01:14 Spinks moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Delaney. 8:0
01:27 Spinks finds a home for his jab, keeping Delaney at bay. 10:0
01:45 Spinks slides along the far ropes. 10:0
01:54 Spinks lands a strong uppercut! 14:0
01:54 Delaney appears to have been staggered by that punch... 14:0
02:08 Spinks fires and misses. 14:0
02:22 A lead right scores big for "The Spinks Jinx". He stunned Delaney with that one. 17:0
02:31 Spinks scores with a quick one-two to Delaney's midsection 19:0
02:49 Michael Spinks is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Delaney a decent target to shoot for. 19:0
02:58 Michael Spinks grabs Delaney's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Nady has to force Spinks to let go. 19:0
03:00 Spinks finally lets go of Delaney. 19:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 21:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Spinks got some great advice from Frank Bagley between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:14 Delaney drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:5
0:14 Spinks is gasping for air!! 0:5
0:28 Delaney is challenging Michael Spinks to fight him and quit clinching. 0:5
0:40 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:5
0:50 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 0:5
01:01 Spinks lands a strong hook! 4:5
01:01 Delaney is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:5
01:18 Jack Delaney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:5
01:29 Spinks has freed himself from Jack Delaney. They move quickly to ring center. 4:5
01:42 Spinks throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:5
01:52 Spinks is motioning with his gloves for Delaney to bring it on, but Spinks is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:5
01:55 Jack Delaney tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:7
02:07 Delaney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:7
02:10 Spinks slides into a neutral corner... 4:7
02:14 Delaney lands a wicked uppercut! 4:12
02:14 Spinks looks stunned! 4:12
02:31 Delaney takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:12
02:31 That series of punches rocked Delaney and he looks to be in trouble. 9:12
02:44 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Delaney. 9:12
02:50 Delaney retreats into his own corner... 9:12
02:55 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Delaney blocks it. 9:12
03:00 Spinks throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Delaney but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:12
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 10:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Delaney looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Delaney received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Delaney takes a right to the body. 2:0
0:21 Spinks retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:26 Delaney fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:38 Delaney looks to work the body, but Spinks covers up nicely. 2:0
0:45 Spinks steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:0
0:49 Not much steam behind Delaney's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:2
01:03 Delaney continues to follow Spinks about the ring. 2:2
01:15 Delaney is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 2:2
01:20 Upstairs and downstairs! Spinks lands two quick blows and then moves away from Delaney's counters. 4:2
01:35 Spinks wraps his arms around Delaney. 4:2
01:39 Nady pries them apart. 4:2
01:49 Spinks lands a hard cross! 8:2
01:49 Delaney was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 8:2
02:05 Jack Delaney comes out on top in that exchange but Spinks was able to land some nice shots as well. 10:5
02:22 Delaney tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Spinks. 10:5
02:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:5
02:37 The action slows for the moment. 10:5
02:45 Delaney leans on the ropes and motions for Spinks to come in. 10:5
03:00 Delaney pummels Spinks, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 10:9
03:00 Spinks seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 10:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Spinks and Delaney really went at it. 10:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Spinks and Delaney leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Delaney between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Delaney voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:30 Delaney tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:37 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:41 Delaney backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:45 Spinks lands a crushing uppercut! 5:0
0:45 Delaney is suddenly in trouble! 5:0
0:59 Jack Delaney just comes up short with the jab. 5:0
01:01 Spinks takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 8:0
01:26 Jack Delaney just can't find the range with that jab. 8:0
01:33 Delaney takes a hard combination from Spinks 13:0
01:33 Delaney was staggered by those punches... 13:0
01:45 Michael Spinks has Delaney pinned! 13:0
01:50 Spinks approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Delaney any room to breathe. 13:0
01:55 Delaney scores with a nice right cross. 13:2
02:04 Spinks slides into the corner... 13:2
02:09 Delaney and Spinks are in a clinch, Nady hollers at them to break and start fighting. 13:2
02:13 Referee Nady has to separate the two... 13:2
02:25 Spinks picks off the hook by Delaney. 13:2
02:31 Both fighters take a half-step back. 13:2
02:39 Nady yells at the fighters to separate but Delaney and Spinks are a tangle of arms. 13:2
02:44 Nady has to separate the two... 13:2
02:48 Spinks backs away and hitches up his trunks. 13:2
02:56 Oh!!! Delaney unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 13:6
02:56 Spinks is reeling after that shot! 13:6
03:00 There's the bell. Spinks wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 14:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:15 Delaney takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:24 Whatever Frank Bagley said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Spinks has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 2:0
0:25 Jack Delaney cranks a hard cross to the body of Spinks. 2:3
0:37 Jack Delaney backs into the left corner. 2:3
0:42 Michael Spinks lands a smashing hook! 6:3
0:42 Delaney is hurt! 6:3
0:58 Spinks clinches... Jack Delaney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:3
01:07 Nady moves in to break the clinch. 6:3
01:15 Delaney's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 6:3
01:18 Spinks is staying at the center of the ring. 6:3
01:23 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Delaney back on his heels! 10:3
01:23 What a devastating shot, Delaney looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 10:3
01:32 Delaney lets his hands go, but Spinks answers right back. 12:5
01:52 Delaney drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 12:9
01:52 Spinks is suddenly in trouble! 12:9
02:06 Spinks fires a lead right that Delaney manages to avoid. 12:9
02:23 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Spinks has gotten the better of the exchange. 15:11
02:36 Delaney tastes Spinks's jab 17:11
02:45 Delaney moves into a neutral corner. 17:11
02:50 Spinks pushes Delaney then steps away from him. 17:11
02:59 It's a sweet uppercut by Spinks! He snapped Delaney's head straight back with that punch! 22:11
02:59 How is Delaney standing after that? 22:11
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 23:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Spinks's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Spinks rocks Delaney with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 3:0
0:11 Delaney is starting to suck wind... 3:0
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 3:0
0:15 Frank Bagley was really animated in Spinks's corner and Spinks was nodding in agreement. 3:0
0:17 The fighters are back at ring center... 3:0
0:17 Delaney throws the cross and scores to the head of Spinks. 3:2
0:30 Jack Delaney is trapped in his own corner... 3:2
0:35 Spinks landed a sharp combination that rocked Delaney back on his heels! 7:2
0:35 Delaney is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 7:2
0:44 Jack Delaney is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:2
0:48 Delaney throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Spinks's jaw. 7:4
0:57 Delaney gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Spinks. 7:6
01:09 Delaney moves into the lower corner. 7:6
01:14 Delaney is protecting the body nicely as Michael Spinks fails to score inside. 7:6
01:16 Delaney scores with several light punches to the head. 7:8
01:29 Delaney gets inside and fires a hook to Spinks's body. 7:10
01:41 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 7:10
01:41 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 9:12
01:46 Delaney is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 9:12
01:58 Delaney is either lucky or has radar. Spinks's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:12
02:05 There's a hard shot off the top of Spinks's head! 9:16
02:05 Michael Spinks's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:16
02:30 Spinks appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 9:16
02:38 Delaney just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 13:16
02:38 Delaney looks shaken! 13:16
02:51 Michael Spinks really buried that punch into Delaney's ribs. 18:16
02:51 Delaney was shaken by those blows! 18:16
02:56 Delaney looks a little puffy under his left eye. 18:16
03:00 Delaney has Spinks blocked in! 18:16
03:00 It looks like Michael Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:16
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 19:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:10 Michael Spinks lands a devastating uppercut! 4:0
0:10 Jack Delaney was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:19 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Michael Spinks lands an uppercut to the jaw. 6:0
0:28 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Frank Bagley's instructions work. 6:0
0:33 Spinks fires and misses. 6:0
0:39 Delaney just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:4
0:39 Michael Spinks is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:4
0:52 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Spinks digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Jack Delaney. 8:4
01:04 Jack Delaney lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 8:6
01:20 Spinks swings...and misses. 8:6
01:28 Delaney is pinned in his own corner... 8:6
01:33 Spinks is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Jack Delaney. 8:6
01:43 * All signs being exhibited by Delaney, the blood and labored breathing, point to a broken nose. 8:6
01:52 Nady tries to separate the boxers but Spinks has a vice-like grip on Delaney. 8:6
02:01 The Referee breaks it up... 8:6
02:05 Spinks goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:6
02:15 The action is back at ring center. 10:6
02:19 And Jack Delaney tastes the power of a huge cross from Spinks! 14:6
02:19 Delaney's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:6
02:24 That swelling under the left eye of Delaney is definitely getting worse. 14:6
02:31 Spinks has Delaney trapped in the lower neutral corner... 14:6
02:31 Spinks is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 17:6
02:45 Spinks grabs Delaney. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 17:6
02:50 Now they break clean. 17:6
02:54 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 17:6
02:57 The uppercut just landed by Spinks is a nice weapon on the inside. 19:6
03:00 Spinks appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 19:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 19:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Delaney is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jack Delaney still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Spinks fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:18 Jack Delaney connects with a violent combination! 0:4
0:18 Spinks is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 0:4
0:22 Spinks is running out of gas... 0:4
0:35 Delaney whiffs with the jab. 0:4
0:41 Spinks drops the right hand flush on Delaney's chin! 4:4
0:41 Spinks has Delaney hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:4
0:58 Jack Delaney lets his hands go inside, but Spinks protects his body well. 4:4
01:05 Spinks scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:4
01:05 Delaney was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:4
01:09 The swelling around Jack Delaney's left eye is worsening. 9:4
01:20 That was a violent straight right by Delaney! 9:8
01:20 Spinks is clutching his side! 9:8
01:33 Delaney moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:10
01:48 Spinks clamps Delaney's arms to his side and holds on until Nady breaks the hold. 9:10
01:57 Nady is shouting at Spinks to break! 9:10
02:01 Delaney has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 9:10
02:08 Delaney pins Spinks in the corner! 9:10
02:13 Delaney smothers Spinks's attack with a clinch! 9:10
02:22 Spinks tries to get free... Here comes Nady to break them up... 9:10
02:37 Nady is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 9:10
02:40 Delaney takes a hard cross to the chin from Michael Spinks. 12:10
02:57 Delaney wraps up Spinks. 12:10
03:00 Delaney uses his shoulder to force Spinks out of the clinch. 12:10
03:00 Michael Spinks appears to have this fight under control. 12:10
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Delaney is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Delaney'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 Delaney misses with that cross. 0:0
0:24 * Spinks just landed a short, clean hook that caught Jack Delaney flush. Delaney dropped like he'd been shot. 0:0
0:27 Nady stands over Delaney and begins counting... 10:0
0:27 1... 10:0
0:28 2... 10:0
0:29 3... 10:0
0:30 4... 10:0
0:31 5... 10:0
0:32 6... 10:0
0:33 7... 10:0
0:34 8... 10:0
0:35 9... 10:0
0:36 10! 10:0
0:36 * It's all over. Spinks raises his arms in victory as the referee counts 10. Delaney stares blankly into the crowd, still wondering what just happened. 10:0
Fight Result
Let's go to Pat Harker for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 0:42 mark in Round 9 is...
Michael Spinks!
Score Cards
Donald Balas Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 79
Jack Delaney 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 74
Gelasio Perez Huerta Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 79
Jack Delaney 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 74
Uriel Aguilera Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 78
Jack Delaney 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 74
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 30 27 30 29 30 30 30 30 236
Jack Delaney 27 30 29 28 27 27 27 27 222
Statistics
Categories Michael Spinks Jack Delaney
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 7.44 4.11
Hooks / Round 4.33 3.00
Crosses / Round 7.33 3.11
Combinations / Round 5.22 3.56
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 2.33
Punches Landed / Round 28.67 16.11
Punches Missed / Round 37.78 34.56
Punching Accuracy 43.1% 31.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
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: LHW event Week 9 fights 1-6
Main Event
Joe Choynski vs Maxie Rosenbloom
Fight info: Heart of St. Charles Center, St. Charles, MO, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Leszek Jankowiak (Poland), Eugene Grant (United States) and Michael Fischer (Germany), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is 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 Choynski - Record: 4-0-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Maxie Rosenbloom - Record: 5-2-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:15 Choynski lands a crushing hook! 5:0
0:15 Rosenbloom is reeling after that shot! 5:0
0:38 Choynski's misses as Maxie Rosenbloom backpedals away. 5:0
0:48 Rosenbloom takes a hard cross to the chin from Choynski. 8:0
01:00 The cross scores for Rosenbloom. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:2
01:18 Choynski just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Rosenbloom with a sharp combination! 12:2
01:18 Rosenbloom was stopped cold by that series of shots! 12:2
01:32 "Slapsie Maxie" Rosenbloom shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 12:4
01:32 Choynski staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 12:4
01:54 Choynski tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 12:4
02:08 Choynski fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:4
02:11 Maxie Rosenbloom gets inside and fires a hook to Choynski's body. 12:6
02:20 Rosenbloom doesn't have to look for Choynski this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:6
02:28 Choynski catches Rosenbloom coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:6
02:28 Choynski has Rosenbloom in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 16:6
02:42 Choynski grabs Rosenbloom. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 16:6
02:51 Gibson moves in to break the clinch. 16:6
03:00 Rosenbloom is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Choynski can't throw punches, I guess. 16:6
03:00 Now they break clean. 16:6
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 The quickness and footwork of Choynski is definitely keeping Rosenbloom off balance. 0:0
0:19 Whatever Bill Brady said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rosenbloom has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:25 Choynski usues his legs to avoid Rosenbloom's punches. 0:0
0:28 Choynski's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:43 Maxie Rosenbloom snakes the jab through Choynski's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:2
01:00 Rosenbloom looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:2
01:14 Joe Choynski works free! He backs to ring center, with Rosenbloom following. 2:2
01:26 Rosenbloom has Joe Choynski cornered! 2:2
01:30 Rosenbloom voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:2
01:38 That jab from Choynski stopped Rosenbloom in his tracks. 5:2
01:51 Choynski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
02:03 Rosenbloom looks to work the body, but Choynski covers up nicely. 5:2
02:05 Choynski gets off a quick combination to the body 7:2
02:22 Rosenbloom just misses with a huge shot as Choynski chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:2
02:29 Choynski seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:2
02:37 Rosenbloom misses with that punch. 7:2
02:40 Choynski scores with a nice right cross. 9:2
02:54 Rosenbloom throws a flurry of punches but Choynski either blocks or slips them. 9:2
02:57 Choynski scores with a punishing jab 12:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 14:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Choynski and Maxie Rosenbloom leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Choynski has Rosenbloom trapped! 0:0
0:12 Choynski fires and misses. 0:0
0:19 Danny Florio not only gave Choynski encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Maxie Rosenbloom. Now it's up to Choynski to implement it. 0:0
0:20 Rosenbloom gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 0:2
0:29 As high as Choynski is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Rosenbloom takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:32 Choynski is trapped in Rosenbloom's corner... 0:2
0:37 Rosenbloom is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Choynski to chase him. 0:2
0:45 Rosenbloom is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
0:49 Rosenbloom lands consecutive blows to Choynski's midsection. 0:4
01:02 Rosenbloom has Choynski blocked in! 0:4
01:06 Rosenbloom is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:4
01:11 The fighters are throwing punches but Choynski is being much more effective in this battle. 3:6
01:20 Rosenbloom lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 3:8
01:36 Rosenbloom dances gracefully across the canvas 3:8
01:41 Rosenbloom has Joe Choynski pinned! 3:8
01:41 Rosenbloom finds a home for his jab, keeping Choynski at bay. 3:10
01:55 Rosenbloom is clinching. Gibson better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 3:10
01:59 Rosenbloom pushes Joe Choynski away. 3:10
02:04 The action slows for the moment. 3:10
02:13 Rosenbloom is really fluid in his movement. 3:10
02:22 Maxie Rosenbloom feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 3:10
02:26 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 3:10
02:29 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 3:10
02:41 Maxie Rosenbloom tries to drop the right hand over the top but Joe Choynski ducks under it. 3:10
02:43 Choynski throws the hook and connects. 5:10
02:57 "Slapsie Maxie" swings...and misses. 5:10
03:00 There's the bell. Choynski wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 5:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Choynski's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Danny Florio was really animated in Choynski's corner and Choynski was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Maxie Rosenbloom isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Choynski fits. 0:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:24 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:33 Choynski works his way free! 0:0
0:41 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:45 Rosenbloom is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:45 Rosenbloom lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:54 A straight cross from Rosenbloom gets through Choynski's guard. 0:4
01:05 Choynski moves into the right corner. 0:4
01:09 Rosenbloom can't score with short uppercut inside. Joe Choynski got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
01:16 Choynski seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:4
01:19 Choynski slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
01:19 Rosenbloom gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Choynski. 0:6
01:32 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:6
01:37 Rosenbloom fires and misses. 0:6
01:39 Joe Choynski scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:6
01:58 Rosenbloom is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 2:6
02:04 Choynski pushes Rosenbloom away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:6
02:12 Rosenbloom is moving around the ring nicely. 2:6
02:17 Choynski scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:6
02:33 Rosenbloom is trapped in the corner... 4:6
02:33 Choynski bangs a right cross off the face of Rosenbloom. 6:6
02:55 Both men look to measure one another. 6:6
02:59 Choynski moves into a neutral corner. 6:6
03:00 Choynski slides into his own corner... 6:6
03:00 Rosenbloom ties up Choynski... 6:6
03:00 Rosenbloom shoves Choynski away. 6:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 7:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Rosenbloom misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:17 Choynski goes downstairs with a right cross. 2:0
0:22 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:26 Rosenbloom scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:2
0:38 Choynski slides into the corner... 2:2
0:43 Rosenbloom is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Choynski's defense. 2:2
0:54 Watch Rosenbloom move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Choynski off balance. 2:2
0:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:2
01:04 Maxie Rosenbloom is pinned in his own corner... 2:2
01:04 Choynski launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Rosenbloom's jaw. Choynski is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 4:2
01:19 Choynski seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:28 Maxie Rosenbloom lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Choynski. 4:2
01:30 Choynski glances a hook off Rosenbloom's side. 6:2
01:39 Choynski retreats into a neutral corner. 6:2
01:39 Rosenbloom gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:4
01:52 Choynski has Rosenbloom trapped in the near right neutral corner... 6:4
01:56 Joe Choynski fires a left hand that Rosenbloom takes high on the shoulder. 6:4
01:59 Rosenbloom fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:6
02:11 Joe Choynski catches Rosenbloom with a nice cross. 9:6
02:27 That punch actually went behind Choynski's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Rosenbloom. 9:6
02:41 Rosenbloom just comes up short with the combination. 9:6
02:49 Rosenbloom connects with an uppercut to the head of Choynski. 9:8
03:00 Choynski retreats into the lower corner. 9:8
03:00 Rosenbloom lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Joe Choynski. 9:8
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Rosenbloom does a great job of moving as Choynski tries to work inside. 0:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:28 Choynski wings a big left hand at Rosenbloom but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:30 Rosenbloom flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:44 Choynski traps Rosenbloom's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Gibson breaks it up. 0:2
0:53 Gibson separates them. 0:2
01:05 Choynski is holding... 0:2
01:14 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 0:2
01:21 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Choynski is scoring more than Rosenbloom. 3:4
01:35 Rosenbloom holds his arms up in disgust as Choynski holds him around his waist. 3:4
01:44 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 3:4
01:56 Choynski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:4
01:58 Rosenbloom hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Choynski. 3:6
02:12 Choynski lands a devastating uppercut! 8:6
02:12 Rosenbloom is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:6
02:25 Choynski looks for a breather; he grabs Rosenbloom and holds on. Rosenbloom pushes Choynski off and looks for an opening. 8:6
02:30 Gibson has to break the clinch. 8:6
02:37 Rosenbloom throws a punch and lands. Choynski scores with a counter. Looks like Rosenbloom was a little more effective. 10:9
02:56 Choynski fires a shot, but it glances off Rosenbloom's shoulder. 10:9
03:00 Maxie Rosenbloom backs into the lower right corner. 10:9
03:00 Choynski is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Rosenbloom 10:9
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! 10:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:05 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Choynski between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Rosenbloom traps Choynski in the corner! 0:0
0:06 Rosenbloom feints to the head before burying the hook in Choynski's side. 0:3
0:10 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:3
0:22 Rosenbloom whiffs with the uppercut. 0:3
0:24 Choynski feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Maxie Rosenbloom's jaw. 3:3
0:41 Rosenbloom fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:3
0:43 A solid right hand scores for Choynski. 6:3
01:00 Rosenbloom and Joe Choynski are in a clinch, Gibson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:3
01:09 Choynski tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 6:3
01:18 Rosenbloom just can't find the range with that jab. 6:3
01:25 Rosenbloom and Choynski lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 6:3
01:47 Rosenbloom picks off the combination by Choynski. 6:3
01:58 Maxie Rosenbloom lands a flurry to the ribs of Choynski. 6:5
02:12 Rosenbloom misses with that uppercut. 6:5
02:23 Joe Choynski backs into a neutral corner. 6:5
02:23 Rosenbloom throws another good combination that temporarily slows Choynski. 6:7
02:32 Those were mostly arm punches from Maxie Rosenbloom but several got through. 6:9
02:45 That was a reckless uppercut from Choynski but it still manages to score cleanly. 9:9
02:56 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 9:9
03:00 Rosenbloom is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibson motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Choynski got some great advice from Danny Florio between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:08 Rosenbloom pins Joe Choynski in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Maxie Rosenbloom is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Choynski. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Rosenbloom is off target with that hook. 0:0
0:34 Choynski pins Rosenbloom in the corner! 0:0
0:38 Choynski is holding on to "Slapsie Maxie" Rosenbloom. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:47 Gibson pries them apart. 0:0
0:57 Choynski dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Rosenbloom back on his heels! 4:0
0:57 That shot landed square and Rosenbloom felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
01:15 Rosenbloom cranks up the hook and connects to Choynski's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:5
01:15 That shot buckled Choynski's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:5
01:27 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:5
01:30 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:5
01:35 Choynski misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:5
01:37 Rosenbloom doubles up to the body, though Choynski seems unfazed. 4:7
01:46 Rosenbloom scores with a quick hook to the head of Choynski after Choynski missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:9
01:56 Rosenbloom bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 4:11
02:08 Choynski and Rosenbloom swap blows with neither taking a step back. 6:13
02:25 Maxie Rosenbloom misses wildly with the hook. 6:13
02:32 Rosenbloom just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:13
02:32 That series of punches rocked Rosenbloom and he looks to be in trouble. 10:13
02:46 Choynski has Rosenbloom pinned! 10:13
02:46 Choynski gets the cross in, making Maxie Rosenbloom blink. 13:13
03:00 Choynski takes a heavy combination downstairs. 13:18
03:00 Choynski appears shaken by those punches! 13:18
03:00 It looks like Choynski has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:18
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 12:20
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Rosenbloom is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Choynski fires a volley of punches but Rosenbloom was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:14 Rosenbloom lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 0:2
0:18 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:2
0:23 Choynski pins Rosenbloom in the corner! 0:2
0:27 Choynski just comes up short with the combination. 0:2
0:30 Rosenbloom is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 0:4
0:43 Rosenbloom is trying to free his gloves from under Choynski's gloves. 0:4
0:48 Gibson has to break them apart. 0:4
01:00 Rosenbloom misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
01:11 Rosenbloom throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:6
01:28 Maxie Rosenbloom pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:6
01:38 Choynski throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Rosenbloom but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:6
01:40 Rosenbloom splits Choynski's gloves with an uppercut. 0:8
02:03 Oh!!! Choynski unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:8
02:03 Rosenbloom looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:8
02:16 Joe Choynski misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:8
02:27 Choynski has Rosenbloom cornered! 5:8
02:32 Joe Choynski tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Maxie Rosenbloom blocks it. 5:8
02:43 Joe Choynski wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Rosenbloom's defense. 5:8
02:49 Choynski brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:8
02:54 Choynski leaves the jab just short. 5:8
03:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:8
03:00 Gibson motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 9. 5:9
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
0:14 Choynski lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:14 Rosenbloom was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:28 Rosenbloom picks off the jab thrown by Choynski. 4:0
0:39 Choynski shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Rosenbloom flush! 8:0
0:39 That blast sent Maxie Rosenbloom reeling into the ropes! 8:0
0:53 Choynski seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
0:57 Choynski traps Rosenbloom in the corner! 8:0
01:01 Joe Choynski fires a lead right that Rosenbloom manages to avoid. 8:0
01:04 Rosenbloom lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 8:2
01:17 The fighters are tied up. Choynski tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:2
01:22 Choynski uses his shoulder to force Rosenbloom out of the clinch. 8:2
01:31 Joe Choynski darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:2
01:36 Gibson is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 8:2
01:40 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 10:4
01:54 Choynski misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:4
01:56 Rosenbloom scores with consecutive blows to the body of Choynski. 10:6
02:08 Rosenbloom is trying to put his punches together and he tags Choynski with a nice combination of punches. 10:8
02:31 Choynski lands a smashing uppercut! 14:8
02:31 Rosenbloom is gasping for air!! 14:8
02:42 Rosenbloom backs into a neutral corner. 14:8
02:47 Choynski can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 14:8
02:53 Maxie Rosenbloom is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 14:8
03:00 It looks like Choynski has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 15:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Choynski didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Rosenbloom throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:27 Maxie Rosenbloom has Choynski pinned! 0:2
0:27 Rosenbloom lands a jab to the midsection 0:4
0:36 Rosenbloom scores with a quick one-two to Choynski's midsection 0:6
0:45 Rosenbloom traps Choynski in the corner! 0:6
0:50 Rosenbloom grabs Choynski again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:6
0:54 Referee Gibson separates the two... 0:6
0:59 Rosenbloom has Choynski trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:6
0:59 Choynski tries to clinch, but Rosenbloom shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 0:8
01:13 Joe Choynski feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:8
01:17 Choynski is giving Rosenbloom a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:8
01:22 Choynski slides into the corner... 0:8
01:22 Rosenbloom rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:10
01:31 * Rosenbloom is told to quit rabbit punching by Gibson. 0:12
01:49 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 11th. 0:12
01:53 Maxie Rosenbloom goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:14
02:13 Choynski works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:14
02:18 Choynski backs into a neutral corner. 0:14
02:18 Rosenbloom feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:16
02:22 Choynski is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 0:16
02:33 Maxie Rosenbloom scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:18
02:43 The fighters are tangled up inside. Maxie Rosenbloom has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:20
03:00 Rosenbloom made Choynski look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Choynski would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:20
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 11. 1:20
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Rosenbloom is challenging Choynski to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:26 * Gibson is telling Rosenbloom he wants a clean break. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:40 Choynski drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Rosenbloom. 3:0
0:57 Choynski connects with a violent uppercut! 7:0
0:57 Rosenbloom is staggered... 7:0
01:06 Rosenbloom is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:0
01:10 Maxie Rosenbloom's jab connects to Choynski's head 7:2
01:32 Choynski is holding Rosenbloom tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 7:2
01:36 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:2
01:49 Choynski tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:2
02:01 Choynski smothers Rosenbloom's attack with a clinch! 7:2
02:10 Gibson separates the two... 7:2
02:18 Joe Choynski has Rosenbloom trapped in the right neutral corner... 7:2
02:22 Choynski scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:2
02:22 Rosenbloom is reeling.. 11:2
02:39 And Rosenbloom tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Joe Choynski! 15:2
02:39 Rosenbloom's knee almost touched the canvas... 15:2
02:55 Rosenbloom backs into his own corner... 15:2
02:55 Choynski sneaks home the right cross. 17:2
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Choynski's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 12. 17:2
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:09 Choynski looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:17 Choynski pins Rosenbloom's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:26 Gibson steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:35 Joe Choynski doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:0
0:37 Some good body work by Rosenbloom but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:51 Rosenbloom has his arms wrapped around Choynski... Now they separate. 0:2
01:00 Gibson separates the two... 0:2
01:13 Apparently Choynski feels it's a good strategy to hug Rosenbloom and force Gibson to come separate them. 0:2
01:18 Joe Choynski finally lets go of Rosenbloom. 0:2
01:23 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:2
01:27 Choynski is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Rosenbloom. 0:2
01:32 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
01:42 Choynski tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Rosenbloom. 0:2
01:53 Choynski is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:2
02:05 Maxie Rosenbloom is either lucky or has radar. Choynski's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
02:17 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Choynski to the canvas! 0:2
02:19 Gibson starts counting... 0:10
02:19 1... 0:10
02:20 2... 0:10
02:21 3... 0:10
02:22 4... 0:10
02:23 5... 0:10
02:24 6... 0:10
02:25 7... 0:10
02:26 8... 0:10
02:27 9... 0:10
02:28 10! 0:10
02:28 * Choynski is out, it's all over as Rosenbloom takes the win via knockout in the 13th round! 0:10
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Joe Humphries is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 02:33 of round 13. The winner and new IBO light heavyweight champion by knockout!!
Maxie Rosenbloom!
Score Cards
Leszek Jankowiak Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Choynski 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 115
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 115
Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Choynski 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 115
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 115
Michael Fischer Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Choynski 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 115
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Choynski 30 30 27 30 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 345
Maxie Rosenbloom 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 30 27 345
Statistics
Categories Joe Choynski Maxie Rosenbloom
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 4.54 5.54
Hooks / Round 2.46 6.23
Crosses / Round 4.77 3.38
Combinations / Round 3.85 5.08
Uppercuts / Round 2.69 3.85
Punches Landed / Round 18.31 24.08
Punches Missed / Round 58.85 48.46
Punching Accuracy 23.7% 33.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 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 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 4 4 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Joe Choynski vs Maxie Rosenbloom
Fight info: Heart of St. Charles Center, St. Charles, MO, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Toby Gibson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Leszek Jankowiak (Poland), Eugene Grant (United States) and Michael Fischer (Germany), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, three KD rule is 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 Choynski - Record: 4-0-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Danny Florio
In the blue corner: Maxie Rosenbloom - Record: 5-2-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Brady - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:15 Choynski lands a crushing hook! 5:0
0:15 Rosenbloom is reeling after that shot! 5:0
0:38 Choynski's misses as Maxie Rosenbloom backpedals away. 5:0
0:48 Rosenbloom takes a hard cross to the chin from Choynski. 8:0
01:00 The cross scores for Rosenbloom. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:2
01:18 Choynski just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Rosenbloom with a sharp combination! 12:2
01:18 Rosenbloom was stopped cold by that series of shots! 12:2
01:32 "Slapsie Maxie" Rosenbloom shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 12:4
01:32 Choynski staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 12:4
01:54 Choynski tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 12:4
02:08 Choynski fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:4
02:11 Maxie Rosenbloom gets inside and fires a hook to Choynski's body. 12:6
02:20 Rosenbloom doesn't have to look for Choynski this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:6
02:28 Choynski catches Rosenbloom coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:6
02:28 Choynski has Rosenbloom in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 16:6
02:42 Choynski grabs Rosenbloom. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 16:6
02:51 Gibson moves in to break the clinch. 16:6
03:00 Rosenbloom is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Choynski can't throw punches, I guess. 16:6
03:00 Now they break clean. 16:6
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 The quickness and footwork of Choynski is definitely keeping Rosenbloom off balance. 0:0
0:19 Whatever Bill Brady said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rosenbloom has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:25 Choynski usues his legs to avoid Rosenbloom's punches. 0:0
0:28 Choynski's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:43 Maxie Rosenbloom snakes the jab through Choynski's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:2
01:00 Rosenbloom looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 2:2
01:14 Joe Choynski works free! He backs to ring center, with Rosenbloom following. 2:2
01:26 Rosenbloom has Joe Choynski cornered! 2:2
01:30 Rosenbloom voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:2
01:38 That jab from Choynski stopped Rosenbloom in his tracks. 5:2
01:51 Choynski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
02:03 Rosenbloom looks to work the body, but Choynski covers up nicely. 5:2
02:05 Choynski gets off a quick combination to the body 7:2
02:22 Rosenbloom just misses with a huge shot as Choynski chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:2
02:29 Choynski seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:2
02:37 Rosenbloom misses with that punch. 7:2
02:40 Choynski scores with a nice right cross. 9:2
02:54 Rosenbloom throws a flurry of punches but Choynski either blocks or slips them. 9:2
02:57 Choynski scores with a punishing jab 12:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 14:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Choynski and Maxie Rosenbloom leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Choynski has Rosenbloom trapped! 0:0
0:12 Choynski fires and misses. 0:0
0:19 Danny Florio not only gave Choynski encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Maxie Rosenbloom. Now it's up to Choynski to implement it. 0:0
0:20 Rosenbloom gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 0:2
0:29 As high as Choynski is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Rosenbloom takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:32 Choynski is trapped in Rosenbloom's corner... 0:2
0:37 Rosenbloom is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Choynski to chase him. 0:2
0:45 Rosenbloom is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:2
0:49 Rosenbloom lands consecutive blows to Choynski's midsection. 0:4
01:02 Rosenbloom has Choynski blocked in! 0:4
01:06 Rosenbloom is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:4
01:11 The fighters are throwing punches but Choynski is being much more effective in this battle. 3:6
01:20 Rosenbloom lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 3:8
01:36 Rosenbloom dances gracefully across the canvas 3:8
01:41 Rosenbloom has Joe Choynski pinned! 3:8
01:41 Rosenbloom finds a home for his jab, keeping Choynski at bay. 3:10
01:55 Rosenbloom is clinching. Gibson better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 3:10
01:59 Rosenbloom pushes Joe Choynski away. 3:10
02:04 The action slows for the moment. 3:10
02:13 Rosenbloom is really fluid in his movement. 3:10
02:22 Maxie Rosenbloom feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 3:10
02:26 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 3:10
02:29 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 3:10
02:41 Maxie Rosenbloom tries to drop the right hand over the top but Joe Choynski ducks under it. 3:10
02:43 Choynski throws the hook and connects. 5:10
02:57 "Slapsie Maxie" swings...and misses. 5:10
03:00 There's the bell. Choynski wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 5:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Choynski's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Danny Florio was really animated in Choynski's corner and Choynski was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Maxie Rosenbloom isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Choynski fits. 0:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:24 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:33 Choynski works his way free! 0:0
0:41 They are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:45 Rosenbloom is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:45 Rosenbloom lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:54 A straight cross from Rosenbloom gets through Choynski's guard. 0:4
01:05 Choynski moves into the right corner. 0:4
01:09 Rosenbloom can't score with short uppercut inside. Joe Choynski got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
01:16 Choynski seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:4
01:19 Choynski slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
01:19 Rosenbloom gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Choynski. 0:6
01:32 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:6
01:37 Rosenbloom fires and misses. 0:6
01:39 Joe Choynski scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:6
01:58 Rosenbloom is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 2:6
02:04 Choynski pushes Rosenbloom away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:6
02:12 Rosenbloom is moving around the ring nicely. 2:6
02:17 Choynski scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:6
02:33 Rosenbloom is trapped in the corner... 4:6
02:33 Choynski bangs a right cross off the face of Rosenbloom. 6:6
02:55 Both men look to measure one another. 6:6
02:59 Choynski moves into a neutral corner. 6:6
03:00 Choynski slides into his own corner... 6:6
03:00 Rosenbloom ties up Choynski... 6:6
03:00 Rosenbloom shoves Choynski away. 6:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 7:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Rosenbloom misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:17 Choynski goes downstairs with a right cross. 2:0
0:22 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:26 Rosenbloom scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:2
0:38 Choynski slides into the corner... 2:2
0:43 Rosenbloom is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Choynski's defense. 2:2
0:54 Watch Rosenbloom move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Choynski off balance. 2:2
0:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:2
01:04 Maxie Rosenbloom is pinned in his own corner... 2:2
01:04 Choynski launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Rosenbloom's jaw. Choynski is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 4:2
01:19 Choynski seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:2
01:28 Maxie Rosenbloom lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Choynski. 4:2
01:30 Choynski glances a hook off Rosenbloom's side. 6:2
01:39 Choynski retreats into a neutral corner. 6:2
01:39 Rosenbloom gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:4
01:52 Choynski has Rosenbloom trapped in the near right neutral corner... 6:4
01:56 Joe Choynski fires a left hand that Rosenbloom takes high on the shoulder. 6:4
01:59 Rosenbloom fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:6
02:11 Joe Choynski catches Rosenbloom with a nice cross. 9:6
02:27 That punch actually went behind Choynski's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Rosenbloom. 9:6
02:41 Rosenbloom just comes up short with the combination. 9:6
02:49 Rosenbloom connects with an uppercut to the head of Choynski. 9:8
03:00 Choynski retreats into the lower corner. 9:8
03:00 Rosenbloom lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Joe Choynski. 9:8
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Rosenbloom does a great job of moving as Choynski tries to work inside. 0:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:28 Choynski wings a big left hand at Rosenbloom but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:30 Rosenbloom flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:44 Choynski traps Rosenbloom's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Gibson breaks it up. 0:2
0:53 Gibson separates them. 0:2
01:05 Choynski is holding... 0:2
01:14 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 0:2
01:21 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Choynski is scoring more than Rosenbloom. 3:4
01:35 Rosenbloom holds his arms up in disgust as Choynski holds him around his waist. 3:4
01:44 Referee Gibson has to separate the two... 3:4
01:56 Choynski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:4
01:58 Rosenbloom hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Choynski. 3:6
02:12 Choynski lands a devastating uppercut! 8:6
02:12 Rosenbloom is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:6
02:25 Choynski looks for a breather; he grabs Rosenbloom and holds on. Rosenbloom pushes Choynski off and looks for an opening. 8:6
02:30 Gibson has to break the clinch. 8:6
02:37 Rosenbloom throws a punch and lands. Choynski scores with a counter. Looks like Rosenbloom was a little more effective. 10:9
02:56 Choynski fires a shot, but it glances off Rosenbloom's shoulder. 10:9
03:00 Maxie Rosenbloom backs into the lower right corner. 10:9
03:00 Choynski is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Rosenbloom 10:9
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! 10:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:05 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Choynski between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Rosenbloom traps Choynski in the corner! 0:0
0:06 Rosenbloom feints to the head before burying the hook in Choynski's side. 0:3
0:10 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:3
0:22 Rosenbloom whiffs with the uppercut. 0:3
0:24 Choynski feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Maxie Rosenbloom's jaw. 3:3
0:41 Rosenbloom fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:3
0:43 A solid right hand scores for Choynski. 6:3
01:00 Rosenbloom and Joe Choynski are in a clinch, Gibson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:3
01:09 Choynski tries to get free... Here comes Gibson to break them up... 6:3
01:18 Rosenbloom just can't find the range with that jab. 6:3
01:25 Rosenbloom and Choynski lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 6:3
01:47 Rosenbloom picks off the combination by Choynski. 6:3
01:58 Maxie Rosenbloom lands a flurry to the ribs of Choynski. 6:5
02:12 Rosenbloom misses with that uppercut. 6:5
02:23 Joe Choynski backs into a neutral corner. 6:5
02:23 Rosenbloom throws another good combination that temporarily slows Choynski. 6:7
02:32 Those were mostly arm punches from Maxie Rosenbloom but several got through. 6:9
02:45 That was a reckless uppercut from Choynski but it still manages to score cleanly. 9:9
02:56 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 9:9
03:00 Rosenbloom is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibson motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Choynski got some great advice from Danny Florio between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:08 Rosenbloom pins Joe Choynski in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Maxie Rosenbloom is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Choynski. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Rosenbloom is off target with that hook. 0:0
0:34 Choynski pins Rosenbloom in the corner! 0:0
0:38 Choynski is holding on to "Slapsie Maxie" Rosenbloom. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:47 Gibson pries them apart. 0:0
0:57 Choynski dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Rosenbloom back on his heels! 4:0
0:57 That shot landed square and Rosenbloom felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
01:15 Rosenbloom cranks up the hook and connects to Choynski's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:5
01:15 That shot buckled Choynski's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:5
01:27 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:5
01:30 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:5
01:35 Choynski misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:5
01:37 Rosenbloom doubles up to the body, though Choynski seems unfazed. 4:7
01:46 Rosenbloom scores with a quick hook to the head of Choynski after Choynski missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:9
01:56 Rosenbloom bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 4:11
02:08 Choynski and Rosenbloom swap blows with neither taking a step back. 6:13
02:25 Maxie Rosenbloom misses wildly with the hook. 6:13
02:32 Rosenbloom just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:13
02:32 That series of punches rocked Rosenbloom and he looks to be in trouble. 10:13
02:46 Choynski has Rosenbloom pinned! 10:13
02:46 Choynski gets the cross in, making Maxie Rosenbloom blink. 13:13
03:00 Choynski takes a heavy combination downstairs. 13:18
03:00 Choynski appears shaken by those punches! 13:18
03:00 It looks like Choynski has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:18
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 12:20
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Rosenbloom is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Choynski fires a volley of punches but Rosenbloom was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:14 Rosenbloom lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 0:2
0:18 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:2
0:23 Choynski pins Rosenbloom in the corner! 0:2
0:27 Choynski just comes up short with the combination. 0:2
0:30 Rosenbloom is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 0:4
0:43 Rosenbloom is trying to free his gloves from under Choynski's gloves. 0:4
0:48 Gibson has to break them apart. 0:4
01:00 Rosenbloom misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
01:11 Rosenbloom throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:6
01:28 Maxie Rosenbloom pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:6
01:38 Choynski throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Rosenbloom but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:6
01:40 Rosenbloom splits Choynski's gloves with an uppercut. 0:8
02:03 Oh!!! Choynski unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:8
02:03 Rosenbloom looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:8
02:16 Joe Choynski misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:8
02:27 Choynski has Rosenbloom cornered! 5:8
02:32 Joe Choynski tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Maxie Rosenbloom blocks it. 5:8
02:43 Joe Choynski wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Rosenbloom's defense. 5:8
02:49 Choynski brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:8
02:54 Choynski leaves the jab just short. 5:8
03:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:8
03:00 Gibson motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 9. 5:9
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
0:14 Choynski lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:14 Rosenbloom was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:28 Rosenbloom picks off the jab thrown by Choynski. 4:0
0:39 Choynski shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Rosenbloom flush! 8:0
0:39 That blast sent Maxie Rosenbloom reeling into the ropes! 8:0
0:53 Choynski seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
0:57 Choynski traps Rosenbloom in the corner! 8:0
01:01 Joe Choynski fires a lead right that Rosenbloom manages to avoid. 8:0
01:04 Rosenbloom lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 8:2
01:17 The fighters are tied up. Choynski tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:2
01:22 Choynski uses his shoulder to force Rosenbloom out of the clinch. 8:2
01:31 Joe Choynski darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:2
01:36 Gibson is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 8:2
01:40 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 10:4
01:54 Choynski misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:4
01:56 Rosenbloom scores with consecutive blows to the body of Choynski. 10:6
02:08 Rosenbloom is trying to put his punches together and he tags Choynski with a nice combination of punches. 10:8
02:31 Choynski lands a smashing uppercut! 14:8
02:31 Rosenbloom is gasping for air!! 14:8
02:42 Rosenbloom backs into a neutral corner. 14:8
02:47 Choynski can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 14:8
02:53 Maxie Rosenbloom is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 14:8
03:00 It looks like Choynski has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 15:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Choynski didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Rosenbloom throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:27 Maxie Rosenbloom has Choynski pinned! 0:2
0:27 Rosenbloom lands a jab to the midsection 0:4
0:36 Rosenbloom scores with a quick one-two to Choynski's midsection 0:6
0:45 Rosenbloom traps Choynski in the corner! 0:6
0:50 Rosenbloom grabs Choynski again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:6
0:54 Referee Gibson separates the two... 0:6
0:59 Rosenbloom has Choynski trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:6
0:59 Choynski tries to clinch, but Rosenbloom shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 0:8
01:13 Joe Choynski feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:8
01:17 Choynski is giving Rosenbloom a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:8
01:22 Choynski slides into the corner... 0:8
01:22 Rosenbloom rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:10
01:31 * Rosenbloom is told to quit rabbit punching by Gibson. 0:12
01:49 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 11th. 0:12
01:53 Maxie Rosenbloom goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:14
02:13 Choynski works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:14
02:18 Choynski backs into a neutral corner. 0:14
02:18 Rosenbloom feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:16
02:22 Choynski is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 0:16
02:33 Maxie Rosenbloom scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:18
02:43 The fighters are tangled up inside. Maxie Rosenbloom has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:20
03:00 Rosenbloom made Choynski look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Choynski would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:20
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 11. 1:20
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:14 Rosenbloom is challenging Choynski to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:26 * Gibson is telling Rosenbloom he wants a clean break. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:40 Choynski drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Rosenbloom. 3:0
0:57 Choynski connects with a violent uppercut! 7:0
0:57 Rosenbloom is staggered... 7:0
01:06 Rosenbloom is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:0
01:10 Maxie Rosenbloom's jab connects to Choynski's head 7:2
01:32 Choynski is holding Rosenbloom tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 7:2
01:36 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:2
01:49 Choynski tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:2
02:01 Choynski smothers Rosenbloom's attack with a clinch! 7:2
02:10 Gibson separates the two... 7:2
02:18 Joe Choynski has Rosenbloom trapped in the right neutral corner... 7:2
02:22 Choynski scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:2
02:22 Rosenbloom is reeling.. 11:2
02:39 And Rosenbloom tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Joe Choynski! 15:2
02:39 Rosenbloom's knee almost touched the canvas... 15:2
02:55 Rosenbloom backs into his own corner... 15:2
02:55 Choynski sneaks home the right cross. 17:2
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Choynski's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 12. 17:2
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:09 Choynski looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:17 Choynski pins Rosenbloom's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:26 Gibson steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:35 Joe Choynski doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:0
0:37 Some good body work by Rosenbloom but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:51 Rosenbloom has his arms wrapped around Choynski... Now they separate. 0:2
01:00 Gibson separates the two... 0:2
01:13 Apparently Choynski feels it's a good strategy to hug Rosenbloom and force Gibson to come separate them. 0:2
01:18 Joe Choynski finally lets go of Rosenbloom. 0:2
01:23 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:2
01:27 Choynski is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Rosenbloom. 0:2
01:32 The Referee breaks it up... 0:2
01:42 Choynski tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Rosenbloom. 0:2
01:53 Choynski is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:2
02:05 Maxie Rosenbloom is either lucky or has radar. Choynski's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
02:17 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Choynski to the canvas! 0:2
02:19 Gibson starts counting... 0:10
02:19 1... 0:10
02:20 2... 0:10
02:21 3... 0:10
02:22 4... 0:10
02:23 5... 0:10
02:24 6... 0:10
02:25 7... 0:10
02:26 8... 0:10
02:27 9... 0:10
02:28 10! 0:10
02:28 * Choynski is out, it's all over as Rosenbloom takes the win via knockout in the 13th round! 0:10
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Joe Humphries is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 02:33 of round 13. The winner and new IBO light heavyweight champion by knockout!!
Maxie Rosenbloom!
Score Cards
Leszek Jankowiak Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Choynski 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 115
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 115
Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Choynski 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 115
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 115
Michael Fischer Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Choynski 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 115
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Choynski 30 30 27 30 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 345
Maxie Rosenbloom 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 30 27 345
Statistics
Categories Joe Choynski Maxie Rosenbloom
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 4.54 5.54
Hooks / Round 2.46 6.23
Crosses / Round 4.77 3.38
Combinations / Round 3.85 5.08
Uppercuts / Round 2.69 3.85
Punches Landed / Round 18.31 24.08
Punches Missed / Round 58.85 48.46
Punching Accuracy 23.7% 33.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 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 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 4 4 / 0
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