Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Eddie Cotton Donny LaLonde 1-1 2 KO 5 10
Preliminary 1 Willie Pastrano Doug Jones 1-1 1 MD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Gene Tunney Stanley Ketchel 2-1 1 SD 10 10
Support Bout Bob Fitzsimmons Victor Galindez 3-2 1 TKO 9 10
Co-Feature Virgil Hill Harold Johnson 3-2 2 UD 10 10
Main Event Ezzard Charles Billy Fox 5-2 1 TKO 11 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW week 9 events 25-30 & WBC title
Re: LHW week 9 events 25-30 & WBC title
Preliminary 2
Gene Tunney vs Stanley Ketchel
Fight info: Philadelphia Armory, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is <Generic>, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Gradowski (United States), Manuel Arroyo (Colombia) and Manuel Veliz (Argentina), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 6-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 2-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Broke Training Regularly - Trainer: Al Mitchell - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:20 Ketchel throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:27 Tunney drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:27 That series of punches rocked Ketchel and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:40 Gene Tunney drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:0
0:40 Stanley Ketchel was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 8:0
01:00 OH! Ketchel landed the big hook flush! 8:4
01:00 Tunney is reeling.. 8:4
01:17 Ketchel picks off the jab thrown by Tunney. 8:4
01:23 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:4
01:27 The cross scores for Tunney. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:4
01:36 * Jay Referson is telling Ketchel to watch holding and hitting. 10:7
01:59 Tunney dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ketchel back on his heels! 15:7
01:59 Ketchel appears to have been staggered by that punch... 15:7
02:25 Tunney picks off the uppercut by Ketchel. 15:7
02:31 Ketchel backs away and hitches up his trunks. 15:7
02:44 Ketchel fires a lead right that Tunney manages to avoid. 15:7
02:46 Tunney sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 17:7
03:00 Tunney is holding... 17:7
03:00 * Jay Referson steps in and admonishes Ketchel for hitting on the break. 17:7
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 17:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jay Referson motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:13 Tunney ties up Ketchel. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:18 Jay Referson moves them apart. 0:0
0:23 Stanley Ketchel's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:30 Ketchel walks in to a glancing hook from Tunney. 2:0
0:43 Stanley Ketchel whiffs with the cross. 2:0
0:46 There's a wicked right by Tunney. He had some steam on that punch. 5:0
0:57 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:0
01:13 Tunney lands a nice cross but Ketchel turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 7:0
01:25 A sizzling cross from Tunney finds it's mark. 10:0
01:39 Ketchel fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:0
01:46 Ketchel 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. 10:0
01:49 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 10:0
02:08 Tunney just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:4
02:08 Tunney looks shaken! 10:4
02:22 Tunney is really fluid in his movement. 10:4
02:31 Ketchel lands a hard uppercut! 10:8
02:31 Tunney is suddenly in trouble! 10:8
02:41 Tunney doesn't have to look for Ketchel this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:8
02:50 Ketchel is off target with that hook. 10:8
02:53 Tunney flicks a lead right to the head of Ketchel. 12:8
03:00 Stanley Ketchel moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Tunney. 12:8
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 12:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Tunney tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ketchel ducks under it. 0:0
0:27 Ketchel misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:34 Tunney cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 3:0
0:44 Ketchel bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 3:3
0:53 Ketchel lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 3:5
01:06 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Tunney lands the right hand. 5:5
01:26 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:5
01:44 Ketchel catches Tunney coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:9
01:44 Tunney is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:9
01:58 Gene Tunney can't score with short uppercut inside. Ketchel got his gloves in front of the punch. 5:9
02:07 Ketchel snakes the jab through Tunney's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 5:11
02:21 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 5:11
02:24 Ketchel throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Tunney's jaw. 5:13
02:37 * Jay Referson is halting the fight and warning Tunney for a low blow. Tunney is pleading his case but to no avail. 8:13
03:00 Ketchel misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:13
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:22 Stanley Ketchel bulls his way inside, pushing Tunney up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:37 Gene Tunney ties up Ketchel... 0:0
0:41 Referee Jay Referson has to separate the two... 0:0
0:46 Tunney connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:0
01:03 Ketchel lands a smashing hook! 2:4
01:03 Tunney is clutching his side! 2:4
01:15 Some nice infighting ends with Ketchel getting an uppercut in. 2:6
01:31 Stanley Ketchel is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:6
01:34 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Ketchel had the edge. 4:9
01:50 Tunney comes in low. Ketchel puts a headlock on him. Jay Referson knocks Ketchel's arm off Tunney's head. 4:9
01:55 Ketchel finally lets go of Tunney. 4:9
02:07 Ketchel fires a shot, but it glances off Tunney's shoulder. 4:9
02:14 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:9
02:22 Ketchel tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gene Tunney blocks it. 4:9
02:24 Gene Tunney flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:9
02:37 Tunney jolts Ketchel starting with the body and working up to the head. 9:9
02:56 Tunney looks for a breather; he grabs Ketchel and holds on. Ketchel pushes Gene Tunney off and looks for an opening. 9:9
03:00 * It's good to see Jay Referson paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Tunney about leaning on his opponent's neck. 9:9
03:00 Ketchel shows Tunney his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 8:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Tunney blasts home a hook. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:17 Ketchel is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:26 Ketchel has freed himself from Tunney. They move quickly to ring center. 2:0
0:45 Tunney retreats into the right corner. 2:0
0:49 Tunney usues his legs to avoid Ketchel's punches. 2:0
01:05 Gene Tunney traps Ketchel's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Jay Referson breaks it up. 2:0
01:10 Jay Referson steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
01:15 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 2:0
01:30 Tunney feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
01:34 * Tunney is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 2:0
01:44 Tunney is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ketchel. 2:0
01:53 Ketchel works his way free! 2:0
02:00 Ketchel gets his head on the chest of Tunney as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:2
02:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:2
02:25 "The Michigan Assassin" Ketchel doesn't connect with the hook. 2:2
02:27 Ketchel takes a cross to the head from Gene Tunney. 4:2
02:44 Tunney is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 6:2
02:59 Ketchel's misses as Gene Tunney backpedals away. 6:2
03:00 Ketchel breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 5 ends. 4:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:15 Tunney looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:22 Ketchel lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
0:22 Gene Tunney is hurt! 0:4
0:26 Stanley Ketchel needs to catch his second wind... 0:4
0:31 Tunney is trapped in the corner... 0:4
0:35 Ketchel just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:4
0:37 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, "The Fighting Marine" Tunney lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ketchel. 2:4
0:42 Ketchel looks to be out of gas at this point. 2:4
0:52 Ketchel forces his way inside. 2:4
01:02 Stanley Ketchel cranks up the hook and connects to Tunney's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:8
01:02 Tunney was staggered by those punches... 2:8
01:16 Jay Referson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ketchel locks up Tunney's arms. 2:8
01:25 Jay Referson separates the two fighters. 2:8
01:29 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:8
01:37 OH! Gene Tunney landed the big hook flush! 6:8
01:37 Ketchel is trying to regroup after that punch... 6:8
01:52 "The Fighting Marine" Tunney smothers Ketchel's attack as Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 6:8
01:59 The action slows for the moment. 6:8
02:01 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:8
02:05 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 6:8
02:05 Tunney and Ketchel swap blows with neither taking a step back. 8:10
02:19 Tunney goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:10
02:33 Stanley Ketchel fires and misses. 10:10
02:40 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 10:10
02:43 Ketchel retreats into his own corner... 10:10
02:43 Tunney's finds a home on Ketchel's jaw. 12:10
02:52 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 12:10
03:00 Tunney moves into the left corner. 12:10
03:00 Stanley Ketchel looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 12:10
03:00 Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Jay Referson to step in and break it up. 10:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Gil Clancy was really animated in Tunney's corner and Tunney was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Ketchel just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:23 Ketchel tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:31 Ketchel traps Tunney in the corner! 0:0
0:36 Ketchel lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:36 Tunney was shaken by that blow! 0:4
01:00 Ketchel wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tunney's defense. 0:4
01:03 Gene Tunney digs a short hook to ribs of Ketchel. 2:4
01:17 That punch actually went behind Ketchel's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gene Tunney. 2:4
01:25 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 2:4
01:29 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ketchel flush! 6:4
01:29 Ketchel looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:4
01:42 Tunney stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 8:4
01:56 Ketchel tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:4
02:06 Ketchel is staying at the center of the ring. 8:4
02:10 Tunney is either lucky or has radar. Ketchel's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:4
02:17 A hard jab by Ketchel gets in. 8:7
02:31 Ketchel misses with that hook. 8:7
02:33 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Tunney. 11:7
02:45 Ketchel feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Tunney's chin. 11:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Tunney and Ketchel really went at it. 9:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Ketchel received a pep talk from Al Mitchell before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Ketchel clamps Tunney's arms to his side and holds on until Jay Referson breaks the hold. 0:0
0:23 Referee Jay Referson steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:35 Ketchel lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:35 That shot landed square and Tunney felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:48 That was a reckless uppercut from Ketchel but it still manages to score cleanly. 0:7
01:02 Ketchel suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:7
01:04 Tunney lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Stanley Ketchel's defense. 3:7
01:25 Tunney cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ketchel had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:7
01:32 There's a straight right by Ketchel! 3:12
01:32 Gene Tunney appears shaken by that punch! 3:12
01:52 Ketchel misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:12
02:04 Ketchel clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:12
02:16 Jay Referson separates them. 3:12
02:25 Ketchel leaves the jab just short. 3:12
02:28 Tunney connects with an uppercut to the head of Ketchel. 5:12
02:37 Tunney has Ketchel trapped! 5:12
02:42 Tunney throws a flurry of punches but Ketchel either blocks or slips them. 5:12
02:53 Tunney pumps a solid jab into the face of Ketchel; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 8:12
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 8:12
03:00 Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:11
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney might have a slight edge going into this round but he can't coast. It's too close, at least unofficially. 0:0
0:14 Tunney back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Ketchel. 0:0
0:22 Tunney backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:26 Stanley Ketchel is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:35 Ketchel keeps looking to get inside on Tunney 0:0
0:48 Tunney smothers Ketchel's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:53 Jay Referson has to separate the two... 0:0
01:04 Stanley Ketchel scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
01:04 Tunney is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
01:21 Tunney works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:4
01:36 Ketchel is blocked in his own corner... 0:4
01:41 Tunney connects with a violent cross! 4:4
01:41 Ketchel was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:4
02:03 Tunney has Ketchel trapped in the upper neutral corner... 4:4
02:08 Tunney fires and misses. 4:4
02:16 Ketchel connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:6
02:25 Tunney backs into his own corner... 4:6
02:30 Ketchel fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:6
02:32 Tunney rips off a series of jabs that score! Ketchel eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Tunney quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 7:6
02:49 And Gene Tunney tastes the power of a huge cross from Ketchel! 7:10
02:49 And Tunney's in big trouble now! 7:10
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 7:10
03:00 And that ends Round number 9. 6:12
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
0:16 * Ketchel goes down!! he walked right into a wicked hook from Tunney!! 0:0
0:18 Jay Referson stands over Ketchel and starts the count... 7:0
0:18 1... 7:0
0:19 2... 7:0
0:20 The count is at 3 as Ketchel struggles to his knees. 7:0
0:21 4... 7:0
0:22 5... 7:0
0:22 * Ketchel is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 7:0
0:22 Ketchel appears to be badly shaken, but Jay Referson is going to allow the fight to go on. 7:0
0:22 Tunney won't want to let Ketchel off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 7:0
0:31 Ketchel moves into a neutral corner. 7:0
0:35 Tunney just comes up short with the combination. 7:0
0:42 Ketchel is pinned in his own corner... 7:0
0:46 Tunney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:0
0:53 He scores with three hard shots in a row! 10:0
0:53 Ketchel is badly stunned and Tunney will try to finish him off here in the 10th round! 10:0
01:06 Ketchel usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tunney tries vainly to score. 10:0
01:17 Tunney tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ketchel. 10:0
01:24 Tunney gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 12:0
01:24 Tunney has hurt Ketchel early in the round. Ketchel is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 12:0
01:32 Tunney fires the jab. It finds its target. 14:0
01:41 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 14:0
01:50 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tunney rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 14:0
01:57 Ketchel slides into the corner... 14:0
02:02 Tunney just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ketchel with a sharp combination! 19:0
02:02 Ketchel seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 19:0
02:16 Tunney just misses with a huge shot as Ketchel chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 19:0
02:23 Ketchel wings a big left hand at Tunney but the latter sidesteps the punch. 19:0
02:35 Jay Referson tries to separate the boxers but Ketchel has a vice-like grip on Tunney. 19:0
02:44 Ketchel pushes Tunney away. 19:0
02:49 Tunney ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 21:0
03:00 Ketchel slides into his own corner... 21:0
03:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 20:1
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Lupe Contreras is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
John Gradowski, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Gene Tunney
Manuel Arroyo, Colombia scores the bout 95 to 94 for Stanley Ketchel
Manuel Veliz, Argentina scores the bout 96 to 93 for...
...Gene Tunney
The winner by split decision is Gene Tunney!
Score Cards
John Gradowski Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 96
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 94
Manuel Arroyo Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 94
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 95
Manuel Veliz Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 96
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 30 30 29 27 30 27 29 27 27 30 286
Stanley Ketchel 27 27 29 30 27 30 28 30 30 24 282
Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Stanley Ketchel
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.50 2.50
Hooks / Round 3.70 3.40
Crosses / Round 4.60 3.60
Combinations / Round 4.90 1.80
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 23.80 15.90
Punches Missed / Round 38.80 77.30
Punching Accuracy 38.0% 17.1%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Gene Tunney vs Stanley Ketchel
Fight info: Philadelphia Armory, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is <Generic>, the bout will be scored by three judges: John Gradowski (United States), Manuel Arroyo (Colombia) and Manuel Veliz (Argentina), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 6-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 2-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Broke Training Regularly - Trainer: Al Mitchell - Cut Man: Danny Milano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:20 Ketchel throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:27 Tunney drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:27 That series of punches rocked Ketchel and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:40 Gene Tunney drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:0
0:40 Stanley Ketchel was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 8:0
01:00 OH! Ketchel landed the big hook flush! 8:4
01:00 Tunney is reeling.. 8:4
01:17 Ketchel picks off the jab thrown by Tunney. 8:4
01:23 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:4
01:27 The cross scores for Tunney. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:4
01:36 * Jay Referson is telling Ketchel to watch holding and hitting. 10:7
01:59 Tunney dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ketchel back on his heels! 15:7
01:59 Ketchel appears to have been staggered by that punch... 15:7
02:25 Tunney picks off the uppercut by Ketchel. 15:7
02:31 Ketchel backs away and hitches up his trunks. 15:7
02:44 Ketchel fires a lead right that Tunney manages to avoid. 15:7
02:46 Tunney sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 17:7
03:00 Tunney is holding... 17:7
03:00 * Jay Referson steps in and admonishes Ketchel for hitting on the break. 17:7
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 17:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jay Referson motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:13 Tunney ties up Ketchel. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:18 Jay Referson moves them apart. 0:0
0:23 Stanley Ketchel's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:30 Ketchel walks in to a glancing hook from Tunney. 2:0
0:43 Stanley Ketchel whiffs with the cross. 2:0
0:46 There's a wicked right by Tunney. He had some steam on that punch. 5:0
0:57 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:0
01:13 Tunney lands a nice cross but Ketchel turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 7:0
01:25 A sizzling cross from Tunney finds it's mark. 10:0
01:39 Ketchel fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:0
01:46 Ketchel 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. 10:0
01:49 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 10:0
02:08 Tunney just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:4
02:08 Tunney looks shaken! 10:4
02:22 Tunney is really fluid in his movement. 10:4
02:31 Ketchel lands a hard uppercut! 10:8
02:31 Tunney is suddenly in trouble! 10:8
02:41 Tunney doesn't have to look for Ketchel this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:8
02:50 Ketchel is off target with that hook. 10:8
02:53 Tunney flicks a lead right to the head of Ketchel. 12:8
03:00 Stanley Ketchel moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Tunney. 12:8
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 12:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Tunney tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ketchel ducks under it. 0:0
0:27 Ketchel misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:34 Tunney cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 3:0
0:44 Ketchel bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 3:3
0:53 Ketchel lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 3:5
01:06 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Tunney lands the right hand. 5:5
01:26 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:5
01:44 Ketchel catches Tunney coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:9
01:44 Tunney is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:9
01:58 Gene Tunney can't score with short uppercut inside. Ketchel got his gloves in front of the punch. 5:9
02:07 Ketchel snakes the jab through Tunney's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 5:11
02:21 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 5:11
02:24 Ketchel throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Tunney's jaw. 5:13
02:37 * Jay Referson is halting the fight and warning Tunney for a low blow. Tunney is pleading his case but to no avail. 8:13
03:00 Ketchel misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 8:13
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:22 Stanley Ketchel bulls his way inside, pushing Tunney up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:37 Gene Tunney ties up Ketchel... 0:0
0:41 Referee Jay Referson has to separate the two... 0:0
0:46 Tunney connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:0
01:03 Ketchel lands a smashing hook! 2:4
01:03 Tunney is clutching his side! 2:4
01:15 Some nice infighting ends with Ketchel getting an uppercut in. 2:6
01:31 Stanley Ketchel is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:6
01:34 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Ketchel had the edge. 4:9
01:50 Tunney comes in low. Ketchel puts a headlock on him. Jay Referson knocks Ketchel's arm off Tunney's head. 4:9
01:55 Ketchel finally lets go of Tunney. 4:9
02:07 Ketchel fires a shot, but it glances off Tunney's shoulder. 4:9
02:14 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:9
02:22 Ketchel tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gene Tunney blocks it. 4:9
02:24 Gene Tunney flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:9
02:37 Tunney jolts Ketchel starting with the body and working up to the head. 9:9
02:56 Tunney looks for a breather; he grabs Ketchel and holds on. Ketchel pushes Gene Tunney off and looks for an opening. 9:9
03:00 * It's good to see Jay Referson paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Tunney about leaning on his opponent's neck. 9:9
03:00 Ketchel shows Tunney his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 8:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Tunney blasts home a hook. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:17 Ketchel is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:26 Ketchel has freed himself from Tunney. They move quickly to ring center. 2:0
0:45 Tunney retreats into the right corner. 2:0
0:49 Tunney usues his legs to avoid Ketchel's punches. 2:0
01:05 Gene Tunney traps Ketchel's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Jay Referson breaks it up. 2:0
01:10 Jay Referson steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
01:15 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 2:0
01:30 Tunney feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
01:34 * Tunney is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 2:0
01:44 Tunney is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ketchel. 2:0
01:53 Ketchel works his way free! 2:0
02:00 Ketchel gets his head on the chest of Tunney as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:2
02:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:2
02:25 "The Michigan Assassin" Ketchel doesn't connect with the hook. 2:2
02:27 Ketchel takes a cross to the head from Gene Tunney. 4:2
02:44 Tunney is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 6:2
02:59 Ketchel's misses as Gene Tunney backpedals away. 6:2
03:00 Ketchel breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 5 ends. 4:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:15 Tunney looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:22 Ketchel lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
0:22 Gene Tunney is hurt! 0:4
0:26 Stanley Ketchel needs to catch his second wind... 0:4
0:31 Tunney is trapped in the corner... 0:4
0:35 Ketchel just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:4
0:37 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, "The Fighting Marine" Tunney lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ketchel. 2:4
0:42 Ketchel looks to be out of gas at this point. 2:4
0:52 Ketchel forces his way inside. 2:4
01:02 Stanley Ketchel cranks up the hook and connects to Tunney's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:8
01:02 Tunney was staggered by those punches... 2:8
01:16 Jay Referson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ketchel locks up Tunney's arms. 2:8
01:25 Jay Referson separates the two fighters. 2:8
01:29 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:8
01:37 OH! Gene Tunney landed the big hook flush! 6:8
01:37 Ketchel is trying to regroup after that punch... 6:8
01:52 "The Fighting Marine" Tunney smothers Ketchel's attack as Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 6:8
01:59 The action slows for the moment. 6:8
02:01 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:8
02:05 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 6:8
02:05 Tunney and Ketchel swap blows with neither taking a step back. 8:10
02:19 Tunney goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:10
02:33 Stanley Ketchel fires and misses. 10:10
02:40 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 10:10
02:43 Ketchel retreats into his own corner... 10:10
02:43 Tunney's finds a home on Ketchel's jaw. 12:10
02:52 Ketchel is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 12:10
03:00 Tunney moves into the left corner. 12:10
03:00 Stanley Ketchel looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 12:10
03:00 Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Jay Referson to step in and break it up. 10:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Gil Clancy was really animated in Tunney's corner and Tunney was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Ketchel just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:23 Ketchel tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:31 Ketchel traps Tunney in the corner! 0:0
0:36 Ketchel lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:36 Tunney was shaken by that blow! 0:4
01:00 Ketchel wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tunney's defense. 0:4
01:03 Gene Tunney digs a short hook to ribs of Ketchel. 2:4
01:17 That punch actually went behind Ketchel's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gene Tunney. 2:4
01:25 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 2:4
01:29 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ketchel flush! 6:4
01:29 Ketchel looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 6:4
01:42 Tunney stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 8:4
01:56 Ketchel tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:4
02:06 Ketchel is staying at the center of the ring. 8:4
02:10 Tunney is either lucky or has radar. Ketchel's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:4
02:17 A hard jab by Ketchel gets in. 8:7
02:31 Ketchel misses with that hook. 8:7
02:33 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Tunney. 11:7
02:45 Ketchel feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Tunney's chin. 11:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Tunney and Ketchel really went at it. 9:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Ketchel received a pep talk from Al Mitchell before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Ketchel clamps Tunney's arms to his side and holds on until Jay Referson breaks the hold. 0:0
0:23 Referee Jay Referson steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:35 Ketchel lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:35 That shot landed square and Tunney felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:48 That was a reckless uppercut from Ketchel but it still manages to score cleanly. 0:7
01:02 Ketchel suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:7
01:04 Tunney lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Stanley Ketchel's defense. 3:7
01:25 Tunney cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ketchel had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:7
01:32 There's a straight right by Ketchel! 3:12
01:32 Gene Tunney appears shaken by that punch! 3:12
01:52 Ketchel misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:12
02:04 Ketchel clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:12
02:16 Jay Referson separates them. 3:12
02:25 Ketchel leaves the jab just short. 3:12
02:28 Tunney connects with an uppercut to the head of Ketchel. 5:12
02:37 Tunney has Ketchel trapped! 5:12
02:42 Tunney throws a flurry of punches but Ketchel either blocks or slips them. 5:12
02:53 Tunney pumps a solid jab into the face of Ketchel; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 8:12
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 8:12
03:00 Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:11
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney might have a slight edge going into this round but he can't coast. It's too close, at least unofficially. 0:0
0:14 Tunney back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Ketchel. 0:0
0:22 Tunney backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:26 Stanley Ketchel is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:35 Ketchel keeps looking to get inside on Tunney 0:0
0:48 Tunney smothers Ketchel's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:53 Jay Referson has to separate the two... 0:0
01:04 Stanley Ketchel scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
01:04 Tunney is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:4
01:21 Tunney works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:4
01:36 Ketchel is blocked in his own corner... 0:4
01:41 Tunney connects with a violent cross! 4:4
01:41 Ketchel was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:4
02:03 Tunney has Ketchel trapped in the upper neutral corner... 4:4
02:08 Tunney fires and misses. 4:4
02:16 Ketchel connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:6
02:25 Tunney backs into his own corner... 4:6
02:30 Ketchel fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:6
02:32 Tunney rips off a series of jabs that score! Ketchel eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Tunney quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 7:6
02:49 And Gene Tunney tastes the power of a huge cross from Ketchel! 7:10
02:49 And Tunney's in big trouble now! 7:10
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 7:10
03:00 And that ends Round number 9. 6:12
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
0:16 * Ketchel goes down!! he walked right into a wicked hook from Tunney!! 0:0
0:18 Jay Referson stands over Ketchel and starts the count... 7:0
0:18 1... 7:0
0:19 2... 7:0
0:20 The count is at 3 as Ketchel struggles to his knees. 7:0
0:21 4... 7:0
0:22 5... 7:0
0:22 * Ketchel is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 7:0
0:22 Ketchel appears to be badly shaken, but Jay Referson is going to allow the fight to go on. 7:0
0:22 Tunney won't want to let Ketchel off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 7:0
0:31 Ketchel moves into a neutral corner. 7:0
0:35 Tunney just comes up short with the combination. 7:0
0:42 Ketchel is pinned in his own corner... 7:0
0:46 Tunney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 7:0
0:53 He scores with three hard shots in a row! 10:0
0:53 Ketchel is badly stunned and Tunney will try to finish him off here in the 10th round! 10:0
01:06 Ketchel usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tunney tries vainly to score. 10:0
01:17 Tunney tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ketchel. 10:0
01:24 Tunney gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 12:0
01:24 Tunney has hurt Ketchel early in the round. Ketchel is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 12:0
01:32 Tunney fires the jab. It finds its target. 14:0
01:41 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 14:0
01:50 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tunney rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 14:0
01:57 Ketchel slides into the corner... 14:0
02:02 Tunney just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ketchel with a sharp combination! 19:0
02:02 Ketchel seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 19:0
02:16 Tunney just misses with a huge shot as Ketchel chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 19:0
02:23 Ketchel wings a big left hand at Tunney but the latter sidesteps the punch. 19:0
02:35 Jay Referson tries to separate the boxers but Ketchel has a vice-like grip on Tunney. 19:0
02:44 Ketchel pushes Tunney away. 19:0
02:49 Tunney ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 21:0
03:00 Ketchel slides into his own corner... 21:0
03:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 20:1
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Lupe Contreras is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
John Gradowski, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Gene Tunney
Manuel Arroyo, Colombia scores the bout 95 to 94 for Stanley Ketchel
Manuel Veliz, Argentina scores the bout 96 to 93 for...
...Gene Tunney
The winner by split decision is Gene Tunney!
Score Cards
John Gradowski Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 96
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 94
Manuel Arroyo Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 94
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 95
Manuel Veliz Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 96
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 30 30 29 27 30 27 29 27 27 30 286
Stanley Ketchel 27 27 29 30 27 30 28 30 30 24 282
Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Stanley Ketchel
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.50 2.50
Hooks / Round 3.70 3.40
Crosses / Round 4.60 3.60
Combinations / Round 4.90 1.80
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 23.80 15.90
Punches Missed / Round 38.80 77.30
Punching Accuracy 38.0% 17.1%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 9 events 25-30 & WBC title
Support Bout
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Victor Galindez
Fight info: Midland Hotel, Manchester, England, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Howard John Foster, the bout will be scored by three judges: Omar Minton (Mexico), Robert Gonzalez (United States) and Eliecer Perez (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 3-3-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Manny Seamon - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Victor Galindez - Record: 2-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster 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
0:15 Fitzsimmons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Galindez's defense. 0:0
0:17 Galindez is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 0:2
0:27 Victor Galindez takes a cross to the head from Fitzsimmons. 2:2
0:45 Fitzsimmons lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 4:2
01:01 Fitzsimmons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:6
01:01 Those punches hurt Fitzsimmons and he looks to hang on. 4:6
01:18 Galindez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Fitzsimmons. 4:6
01:25 OH! Fitzsimmons landed the big hook flush! 8:6
01:25 Galindez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:6
01:45 Galindez will tie a guy up if he has to. 8:6
01:54 * The referee is cautioning Galindez 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 Foster isn't going to let it happen. 8:6
02:19 Galindez is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 8:6
02:27 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 8:6
02:37 Fitzsimmons steals a quick glance at his corner. 8:6
02:45 Fitzsimmons is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 8:6
02:49 Fitzsimmons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:6
02:59 Fans call for more action as Fitzsimmons ties up Galindez. Foster agrees with the fans and yells for Fitzsimmons to quit playing games and fight. 8:6
03:00 Foster breaks them up... 8:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 8:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons and Galindez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Galindez protects his body well. 0:0
0:22 Whatever Manny Seamon said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fitzsimmons has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:27 Galindez lands a hard uppercut! 0:5
0:27 Fitzsimmons is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:5
0:40 Fitzsimmons frees himself from Victor Galindez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:5
0:48 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Galindez had the edge. 2:8
01:04 Galindez is holding... 2:8
01:13 Galindez pushes Fitzsimmons away. 2:8
01:22 Victor Galindez tries to push Fitzsimmons back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 2:8
01:29 Galindez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:8
01:43 Fitzsimmons traps Galindez in the corner! 2:8
01:48 Bob Fitzsimmons leaves the jab just short. 2:8
01:54 Galindez lands a crushing uppercut! 2:12
01:54 Fitzsimmons is reeling after that shot! 2:12
02:09 Bob Fitzsimmons is staying at the center of the ring. 2:12
02:14 Fitzsimmons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:12
02:25 Galindez can't score with short uppercut inside. Fitzsimmons got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:12
02:27 Fitzsimmons throws the cross and scores to the head of Galindez. 4:12
02:37 Fitzsimmons backs into the upper corner. 4:12
02:37 Galindez scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:14
02:51 Fitzsimmons lands a vicious uppercut! 8:14
02:51 Galindez is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 8:14
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Galindez is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:21 Fitzsimmons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Manny Seamon's instructions work. 0:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:26 Galindez is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:42 Galindez picks off the jab thrown by Bob Fitzsimmons. 4:0
0:55 Both men look to measure one another. 4:0
01:02 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:0
01:02 Galindez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 8:0
01:16 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 12:0
01:16 And Galindez's in big trouble now! 12:0
01:30 Fitzsimmons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:0
01:41 Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 12:0
01:46 Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the side of the head. 14:0
02:03 Galindez telegraphed that shot and Fitzsimmons ducks under it easily. 14:0
02:10 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing hook! 19:0
02:10 Galindez is clutching his side! 19:0
02:26 Galindez has Fitzsimmons cornered! 19:0
02:30 Galindez lands a wicked uppercut! 19:4
02:30 Fitzsimmons is staggered... 19:4
02:46 Fitzsimmons pins Galindez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 19:4
02:51 Foster has to break the clinch. 19:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons has freed himself from Galindez. They move quickly to ring center. 19:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 21:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons has Galindez pinned! 0:0
0:24 Fitzsimmons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Galindez. 0:0
0:24 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:28 Fitzsimmons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:29 Galindez catches Fitzsimmons with a short, powerful hook to the head as Fitzsimmons tried to move inside. That punch stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks! 0:3
0:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:3
0:42 Galindez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 0:3
0:45 Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Galindez's midsection 2:3
0:54 Fitzsimmons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:3
01:04 Fitzsimmons has Galindez trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:3
01:09 Fitzsimmons and Victor Galindez are in a clinch, Foster hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:3
01:18 Foster is shouting at Fitzsimmons to break! 4:3
01:24 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:3
01:33 Fitzsimmons just can't find the range with that cross. 4:3
01:52 Galindez works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:3
01:57 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:3
02:06 Fitzsimmons looks for a breather; he grabs Galindez and holds on. Galindez pushes Fitzsimmons off and looks for an opening. 4:3
02:15 Galindez pushes Fitzsimmons away. 4:3
02:26 Galindez bores in determined to maul Fitzsimmons 4:3
02:36 Oh!!! Fitzsimmons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:3
02:36 Fitzsimmons sent Galindez reeling with that punch! 8:3
02:45 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 8:3
02:50 Galindez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:3
02:52 Bob Fitzsimmons launches a strong uppercut that connects to Galindez's jaw. 11:3
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Fitzsimmons's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 4. 10:5
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
0:07 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:12 Fitzsimmons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:4
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:4
0:30 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:41 Galindez is forced into his own corner... 0:4
0:45 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating uppercut! 4:4
0:45 Galindez's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:4
0:59 Galindez works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:4
01:11 Fitzsimmons pummels Galindez, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 8:4
01:11 Galindez suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 8:4
01:21 Galindez has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 8:4
01:25 Galindez fires a lead right that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid. 8:4
01:28 Fitzsimmons scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 11:4
01:40 Galindez is keeping away from the ropes. 11:4
01:44 Galindez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 11:8
01:44 Fitzsimmons was shaken by those blows! 11:8
01:54 Fitzsimmons gets inside and fires a hook to Galindez's body. 13:8
02:05 Galindez flicks a jab to Fitzsimmons's stomach 13:10
02:19 Foster tries to separate the boxers but Fitzsimmons has a vice-like grip on Galindez. 13:10
02:28 * It's good to see Foster paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Fitzsimmons about leaning on his opponent's neck. 13:10
02:49 Galindez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 13:14
02:49 Fitzsimmons is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:14
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:16
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons pins Galindez in the corner! 0:0
0:15 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 5:0
0:15 Galindez looks shaken! 5:0
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 5:0
0:23 Galindez got some great advice from Tom Yankello between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 5:0
0:28 Fitzsimmons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:0
0:34 Fitzsimmons lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:0
0:34 Fitzsimmons picks up the pace sensing he can get Victor Galindez out of there! 7:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Galindez's shoulder. 7:0
0:55 Galindez slides into the corner... 7:0
0:59 Fitzsimmons really buried that punch into Galindez's ribs. 11:0
0:59 Galindez appears shaken by those punches! 11:0
01:12 Fitzsimmons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Galindez back on his heels! 16:0
01:12 That was a beautiful shot, Galindez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 16:0
01:21 Fitzsimmons lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 18:0
01:21 Galindez is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Fitzsimmons just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 18:0
01:34 Bob Fitzsimmons misses with that punch. 18:0
01:41 He hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Galindez. 20:0
01:41 Victor Galindez was stopped cold by that punch! Fitzsimmons has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 20:0
01:54 Galindez backs into a neutral corner. 20:0
01:59 Fitzsimmons throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Galindez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 20:0
02:06 Victor Galindez lands consecutive blows to Fitzsimmons's midsection. 20:2
02:19 Galindez drills Fitzsimmons with a left and right and another left. 20:4
02:32 Galindez pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 20:4
02:41 Galindez is holding on to Fitzsimmons. He seems to be taking a breather. 20:4
02:46 Galindez finally lets go of Fitzsimmons. 20:4
02:50 Bob Fitzsimmons's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 20:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Galindez flush! 24:4
03:00 Galindez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 24:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 24:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Fitzsimmons and Galindez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 24:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Galindez feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:3
0:19 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:24 Tom Yankello seemed to pump up Galindez between rounds. 0:3
0:25 Fitzsimmons retreats into his own corner... 0:3
0:25 Galindez follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 0:6
0:51 Bob Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Galindez fails to score inside. 0:6
01:01 Fitzsimmons winds up and lands a nasty hook to Galindez's body. 3:6
01:12 Galindez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:6
01:20 Victor Galindez fires away but finds nothing but air. 3:6
01:33 Galindez and Fitzsimmons clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 3:6
01:36 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 3:6
01:52 That was a violent straight right by Galindez! 3:10
01:52 Fitzsimmons was hurt by those blows! 3:10
02:06 Foster warns Galindez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:10
02:15 Galindez shoves Fitzsimmons away. 3:10
02:19 Fitzsimmons moves into the left corner. 3:10
02:24 Galindez misses wildly with the Hook. 3:10
02:40 Galindez lands a solid uppercut! 3:14
02:40 Fitzsimmons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 3:14
02:53 The fighters are at ring center... 3:14
02:53 * Fitzsimmons is told to quit holding and hitting by Foster. 6:14
03:00 It looks like Fitzsimmons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:14
03:00 That ends Round 7... But the fighters are still punching! Now Foster jumps between them. 6:14
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Galindez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:20 Fitzsimmons ties up Galindez. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:25 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:25 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:34 Look out! That was a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 4:0
0:34 Fitzsimmons just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:0
0:38 Galindez is breathing heavily... 4:0
0:52 Galindez landed a sharp combination that rocked Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 4:4
0:52 Fitzsimmons took far too many hard shots from Victor Galindez in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:4
01:01 Galindez retreats into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:06 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
01:17 There's a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 8:4
01:17 Galindez was shaken by that blow! 8:4
01:39 Fitzsimmons bangs a right cross off the face of Galindez. 10:4
01:53 Fitzsimmons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:4
02:00 There's a hard shot off the top of Fitzsimmons's head! 10:8
02:00 Galindez has Bob Fitzsimmons in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 10:8
02:05 It looks like Galindez and Fitzsimmons are both running out of gas... 10:8
02:14 That was a violent straight right by Fitzsimmons! 15:8
02:14 That series of punches rocked Galindez and he looks to be in trouble. 15:8
02:18 Galindez looks to be out of gas at this point. 15:8
02:18 Fitzsimmons is fading... 15:8
02:32 Fitzsimmons drops the right hand flush on Galindez's chin! 20:8
02:32 Galindez looks shaken! 20:8
02:40 He retreats into the lower corner. 20:8
02:45 Bob Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the combination. 20:8
02:52 Victor Galindez and Bob Fitzsimmons trade punches in an even exchange. 22:10
02:52 Bob Fitzsimmons won't want to let Galindez off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 22:10
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! 22:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:12 Bob Fitzsimmons rocks Galindez with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 3:0
0:20 Tom Yankello knows Galindez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 3:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons traps Galindez in the corner! 3:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons digs two shots to the body and then rips Galindez with a short uppercut on the inside. 6:0
0:38 Fitzsimmons takes a hard combination from Galindez 6:4
0:38 That shot buckled Fitzsimmons's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 6:4
0:43 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 6:4
0:47 Galindez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:4
0:55 That hook by Galindez jarred Fitzsimmons! 6:8
0:55 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Fitzsimmons is trying to hang on... 6:8
01:12 Fitzsimmons has Galindez trapped! 6:8
01:21 * Galindez takes a sizzling cross flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 6:8
01:23 Foster moves into position over Galindez and begins the count 15:8
01:23 1... 15:8
01:24 2... 15:8
01:25 3... 15:8
01:26 4... 15:8
01:27 5... 15:8
01:28 6... 15:8
01:29 7... 15:8
01:30 Galindez makes it to a knee at the count of 8 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 15:8
01:30 * Galindez is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 15:8
01:30 Galindez still looks unsteady, but Foster allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 15:8
01:30 Galindez is definitely in trouble. Fitzsimmons needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 15:8
01:44 Fitzsimmons darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 15:8
01:53 Bob Fitzsimmons bounces off the ropes, challenging Galindez to come get him. 15:8
02:02 Bob Fitzsimmons catches Galindez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 19:8
02:02 How is Galindez standing after that? 19:8
02:11 Fitzsimmons pins Victor Galindez in the corner! 19:8
02:15 Victor Galindez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Bob Fitzsimmons's punches in close. 19:8
02:22 Fitzsimmons traps Galindez in the corner! 19:8
02:22 Fitzsimmons throws a punch and lands. Galindez scores with a counter. Looks like Fitzsimmons was a little more effective. 22:10
02:22 Fitzsimmons knows that Galindez is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Galindez. 22:10
02:31 Galindez is pinned in his own corner... 22:10
02:35 Bob Fitzsimmons just landed a three punch combo! 26:10
02:35 Galindez was staggered by those punches... 26:10
02:48 Fitzsimmons cranks up the hook and connects to Galindez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 30:10
02:48 Galindez is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 30:10
02:53 * Galindez is taking a vicious beating.. Foster is waving his arms! He's stopping the fight! Fitzsimmons is the winner on a TKO! 30:10
Fight Result
Let's go to Jeff Connor for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:54 mark in Round 9 is...
Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Omar Minton Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 77
Victor Galindez 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 75
Robert Gonzalez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 77
Victor Galindez 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 75
Eliecer Perez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 76
Victor Galindez 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 76
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 29 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 230
Victor Galindez 28 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 226
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Victor Galindez
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.78 2.89
Hooks / Round 5.00 4.78
Crosses / Round 6.89 2.67
Combinations / Round 4.67 2.78
Uppercuts / Round 5.33 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 27.67 16.11
Punches Missed / Round 46.78 33.67
Punching Accuracy 37.2% 32.4%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Victor Galindez
Fight info: Midland Hotel, Manchester, England, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Howard John Foster, the bout will be scored by three judges: Omar Minton (Mexico), Robert Gonzalez (United States) and Eliecer Perez (Panama), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 3-3-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Manny Seamon - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Victor Galindez - Record: 2-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster 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
0:15 Fitzsimmons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Galindez's defense. 0:0
0:17 Galindez is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 0:2
0:27 Victor Galindez takes a cross to the head from Fitzsimmons. 2:2
0:45 Fitzsimmons lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 4:2
01:01 Fitzsimmons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:6
01:01 Those punches hurt Fitzsimmons and he looks to hang on. 4:6
01:18 Galindez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Fitzsimmons. 4:6
01:25 OH! Fitzsimmons landed the big hook flush! 8:6
01:25 Galindez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:6
01:45 Galindez will tie a guy up if he has to. 8:6
01:54 * The referee is cautioning Galindez 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 Foster isn't going to let it happen. 8:6
02:19 Galindez is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 8:6
02:27 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 8:6
02:37 Fitzsimmons steals a quick glance at his corner. 8:6
02:45 Fitzsimmons is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 8:6
02:49 Fitzsimmons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:6
02:59 Fans call for more action as Fitzsimmons ties up Galindez. Foster agrees with the fans and yells for Fitzsimmons to quit playing games and fight. 8:6
03:00 Foster breaks them up... 8:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 8:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons and Galindez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go inside, but Galindez protects his body well. 0:0
0:22 Whatever Manny Seamon said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fitzsimmons has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:27 Galindez lands a hard uppercut! 0:5
0:27 Fitzsimmons is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:5
0:40 Fitzsimmons frees himself from Victor Galindez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:5
0:48 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Galindez had the edge. 2:8
01:04 Galindez is holding... 2:8
01:13 Galindez pushes Fitzsimmons away. 2:8
01:22 Victor Galindez tries to push Fitzsimmons back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 2:8
01:29 Galindez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:8
01:43 Fitzsimmons traps Galindez in the corner! 2:8
01:48 Bob Fitzsimmons leaves the jab just short. 2:8
01:54 Galindez lands a crushing uppercut! 2:12
01:54 Fitzsimmons is reeling after that shot! 2:12
02:09 Bob Fitzsimmons is staying at the center of the ring. 2:12
02:14 Fitzsimmons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:12
02:25 Galindez can't score with short uppercut inside. Fitzsimmons got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:12
02:27 Fitzsimmons throws the cross and scores to the head of Galindez. 4:12
02:37 Fitzsimmons backs into the upper corner. 4:12
02:37 Galindez scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:14
02:51 Fitzsimmons lands a vicious uppercut! 8:14
02:51 Galindez is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 8:14
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Galindez is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:21 Fitzsimmons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Manny Seamon's instructions work. 0:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:26 Galindez is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:42 Galindez picks off the jab thrown by Bob Fitzsimmons. 4:0
0:55 Both men look to measure one another. 4:0
01:02 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:0
01:02 Galindez was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 8:0
01:16 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 12:0
01:16 And Galindez's in big trouble now! 12:0
01:30 Fitzsimmons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:0
01:41 Fitzsimmons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 12:0
01:46 Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the side of the head. 14:0
02:03 Galindez telegraphed that shot and Fitzsimmons ducks under it easily. 14:0
02:10 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing hook! 19:0
02:10 Galindez is clutching his side! 19:0
02:26 Galindez has Fitzsimmons cornered! 19:0
02:30 Galindez lands a wicked uppercut! 19:4
02:30 Fitzsimmons is staggered... 19:4
02:46 Fitzsimmons pins Galindez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 19:4
02:51 Foster has to break the clinch. 19:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons has freed himself from Galindez. They move quickly to ring center. 19:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 21:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:19 Fitzsimmons has Galindez pinned! 0:0
0:24 Fitzsimmons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Galindez. 0:0
0:24 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:28 Fitzsimmons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:29 Galindez catches Fitzsimmons with a short, powerful hook to the head as Fitzsimmons tried to move inside. That punch stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks! 0:3
0:38 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:3
0:42 Galindez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 0:3
0:45 Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Galindez's midsection 2:3
0:54 Fitzsimmons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:3
01:04 Fitzsimmons has Galindez trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:3
01:09 Fitzsimmons and Victor Galindez are in a clinch, Foster hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:3
01:18 Foster is shouting at Fitzsimmons to break! 4:3
01:24 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:3
01:33 Fitzsimmons just can't find the range with that cross. 4:3
01:52 Galindez works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:3
01:57 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:3
02:06 Fitzsimmons looks for a breather; he grabs Galindez and holds on. Galindez pushes Fitzsimmons off and looks for an opening. 4:3
02:15 Galindez pushes Fitzsimmons away. 4:3
02:26 Galindez bores in determined to maul Fitzsimmons 4:3
02:36 Oh!!! Fitzsimmons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:3
02:36 Fitzsimmons sent Galindez reeling with that punch! 8:3
02:45 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 8:3
02:50 Galindez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Fitzsimmons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:3
02:52 Bob Fitzsimmons launches a strong uppercut that connects to Galindez's jaw. 11:3
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Fitzsimmons's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 4. 10:5
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
0:07 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:12 Fitzsimmons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:4
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:4
0:30 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:41 Galindez is forced into his own corner... 0:4
0:45 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating uppercut! 4:4
0:45 Galindez's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:4
0:59 Galindez works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:4
01:11 Fitzsimmons pummels Galindez, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 8:4
01:11 Galindez suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 8:4
01:21 Galindez has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 8:4
01:25 Galindez fires a lead right that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid. 8:4
01:28 Fitzsimmons scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 11:4
01:40 Galindez is keeping away from the ropes. 11:4
01:44 Galindez just landed a devastating three punch combo! 11:8
01:44 Fitzsimmons was shaken by those blows! 11:8
01:54 Fitzsimmons gets inside and fires a hook to Galindez's body. 13:8
02:05 Galindez flicks a jab to Fitzsimmons's stomach 13:10
02:19 Foster tries to separate the boxers but Fitzsimmons has a vice-like grip on Galindez. 13:10
02:28 * It's good to see Foster paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Fitzsimmons about leaning on his opponent's neck. 13:10
02:49 Galindez drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 13:14
02:49 Fitzsimmons is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:14
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:16
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons pins Galindez in the corner! 0:0
0:15 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 5:0
0:15 Galindez looks shaken! 5:0
0:19 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 5:0
0:23 Galindez got some great advice from Tom Yankello between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 5:0
0:28 Fitzsimmons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:0
0:34 Fitzsimmons lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:0
0:34 Fitzsimmons picks up the pace sensing he can get Victor Galindez out of there! 7:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Galindez's shoulder. 7:0
0:55 Galindez slides into the corner... 7:0
0:59 Fitzsimmons really buried that punch into Galindez's ribs. 11:0
0:59 Galindez appears shaken by those punches! 11:0
01:12 Fitzsimmons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Galindez back on his heels! 16:0
01:12 That was a beautiful shot, Galindez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 16:0
01:21 Fitzsimmons lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 18:0
01:21 Galindez is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Fitzsimmons just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 18:0
01:34 Bob Fitzsimmons misses with that punch. 18:0
01:41 He hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Galindez. 20:0
01:41 Victor Galindez was stopped cold by that punch! Fitzsimmons has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 20:0
01:54 Galindez backs into a neutral corner. 20:0
01:59 Fitzsimmons throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Galindez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 20:0
02:06 Victor Galindez lands consecutive blows to Fitzsimmons's midsection. 20:2
02:19 Galindez drills Fitzsimmons with a left and right and another left. 20:4
02:32 Galindez pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 20:4
02:41 Galindez is holding on to Fitzsimmons. He seems to be taking a breather. 20:4
02:46 Galindez finally lets go of Fitzsimmons. 20:4
02:50 Bob Fitzsimmons's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 20:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Galindez flush! 24:4
03:00 Galindez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 24:4
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 24:4
03:00 The Referee has to get between Fitzsimmons and Galindez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 24:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Galindez feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:3
0:19 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:3
0:24 Tom Yankello seemed to pump up Galindez between rounds. 0:3
0:25 Fitzsimmons retreats into his own corner... 0:3
0:25 Galindez follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 0:6
0:51 Bob Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Galindez fails to score inside. 0:6
01:01 Fitzsimmons winds up and lands a nasty hook to Galindez's body. 3:6
01:12 Galindez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:6
01:20 Victor Galindez fires away but finds nothing but air. 3:6
01:33 Galindez and Fitzsimmons clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 3:6
01:36 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 3:6
01:52 That was a violent straight right by Galindez! 3:10
01:52 Fitzsimmons was hurt by those blows! 3:10
02:06 Foster warns Galindez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 3:10
02:15 Galindez shoves Fitzsimmons away. 3:10
02:19 Fitzsimmons moves into the left corner. 3:10
02:24 Galindez misses wildly with the Hook. 3:10
02:40 Galindez lands a solid uppercut! 3:14
02:40 Fitzsimmons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 3:14
02:53 The fighters are at ring center... 3:14
02:53 * Fitzsimmons is told to quit holding and hitting by Foster. 6:14
03:00 It looks like Fitzsimmons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:14
03:00 That ends Round 7... But the fighters are still punching! Now Foster jumps between them. 6:14
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Galindez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:20 Fitzsimmons ties up Galindez. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:25 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:25 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:34 Look out! That was a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 4:0
0:34 Fitzsimmons just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 4:0
0:38 Galindez is breathing heavily... 4:0
0:52 Galindez landed a sharp combination that rocked Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 4:4
0:52 Fitzsimmons took far too many hard shots from Victor Galindez in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:4
01:01 Galindez retreats into a neutral corner. 4:4
01:06 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
01:17 There's a straight right by Fitzsimmons! 8:4
01:17 Galindez was shaken by that blow! 8:4
01:39 Fitzsimmons bangs a right cross off the face of Galindez. 10:4
01:53 Fitzsimmons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 10:4
02:00 There's a hard shot off the top of Fitzsimmons's head! 10:8
02:00 Galindez has Bob Fitzsimmons in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 10:8
02:05 It looks like Galindez and Fitzsimmons are both running out of gas... 10:8
02:14 That was a violent straight right by Fitzsimmons! 15:8
02:14 That series of punches rocked Galindez and he looks to be in trouble. 15:8
02:18 Galindez looks to be out of gas at this point. 15:8
02:18 Fitzsimmons is fading... 15:8
02:32 Fitzsimmons drops the right hand flush on Galindez's chin! 20:8
02:32 Galindez looks shaken! 20:8
02:40 He retreats into the lower corner. 20:8
02:45 Bob Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the combination. 20:8
02:52 Victor Galindez and Bob Fitzsimmons trade punches in an even exchange. 22:10
02:52 Bob Fitzsimmons won't want to let Galindez off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 22:10
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! 22:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:12 Bob Fitzsimmons rocks Galindez with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 3:0
0:20 Tom Yankello knows Galindez lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 3:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons traps Galindez in the corner! 3:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons digs two shots to the body and then rips Galindez with a short uppercut on the inside. 6:0
0:38 Fitzsimmons takes a hard combination from Galindez 6:4
0:38 That shot buckled Fitzsimmons's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 6:4
0:43 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 6:4
0:47 Galindez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:4
0:55 That hook by Galindez jarred Fitzsimmons! 6:8
0:55 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Fitzsimmons is trying to hang on... 6:8
01:12 Fitzsimmons has Galindez trapped! 6:8
01:21 * Galindez takes a sizzling cross flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 6:8
01:23 Foster moves into position over Galindez and begins the count 15:8
01:23 1... 15:8
01:24 2... 15:8
01:25 3... 15:8
01:26 4... 15:8
01:27 5... 15:8
01:28 6... 15:8
01:29 7... 15:8
01:30 Galindez makes it to a knee at the count of 8 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 15:8
01:30 * Galindez is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 15:8
01:30 Galindez still looks unsteady, but Foster allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 15:8
01:30 Galindez is definitely in trouble. Fitzsimmons needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 15:8
01:44 Fitzsimmons darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 15:8
01:53 Bob Fitzsimmons bounces off the ropes, challenging Galindez to come get him. 15:8
02:02 Bob Fitzsimmons catches Galindez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 19:8
02:02 How is Galindez standing after that? 19:8
02:11 Fitzsimmons pins Victor Galindez in the corner! 19:8
02:15 Victor Galindez does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Bob Fitzsimmons's punches in close. 19:8
02:22 Fitzsimmons traps Galindez in the corner! 19:8
02:22 Fitzsimmons throws a punch and lands. Galindez scores with a counter. Looks like Fitzsimmons was a little more effective. 22:10
02:22 Fitzsimmons knows that Galindez is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Galindez. 22:10
02:31 Galindez is pinned in his own corner... 22:10
02:35 Bob Fitzsimmons just landed a three punch combo! 26:10
02:35 Galindez was staggered by those punches... 26:10
02:48 Fitzsimmons cranks up the hook and connects to Galindez's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 30:10
02:48 Galindez is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 30:10
02:53 * Galindez is taking a vicious beating.. Foster is waving his arms! He's stopping the fight! Fitzsimmons is the winner on a TKO! 30:10
Fight Result
Let's go to Jeff Connor for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:54 mark in Round 9 is...
Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Omar Minton Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 77
Victor Galindez 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 75
Robert Gonzalez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 77
Victor Galindez 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 75
Eliecer Perez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 76
Victor Galindez 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 76
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 29 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 230
Victor Galindez 28 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 226
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Victor Galindez
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.78 2.89
Hooks / Round 5.00 4.78
Crosses / Round 6.89 2.67
Combinations / Round 4.67 2.78
Uppercuts / Round 5.33 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 27.67 16.11
Punches Missed / Round 46.78 33.67
Punching Accuracy 37.2% 32.4%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 9 events 25-30 & WBC title
Co-Feature
Virgil Hill vs Harold Johnson
Fight info: Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is Laurence Cole, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Hoyle (United States), Edgardo Codutti (Argentina) and Takeshi Shimekawa (Japan), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Virgil Hill - Record: 3-5-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
In the blue corner: Harold Johnson - Record: 5-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
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
0:14 Hill wraps his arms around Johnson. 0:0
0:23 Cole separates the two... 0:0
0:28 Hill likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Johnson's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
0:42 Harold Johnson lands a solid uppercut! 2:4
0:42 That punch may have stunned Hill momentarily. 2:4
0:56 Hill just misses with a huge shot as Johnson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:4
0:58 Johnson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:6
01:07 Johnson's jab connects to Hill's head 2:8
01:24 Johnson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:8
01:40 Johnson throws a flurry of punches but Hill either blocks or slips them. 2:8
01:52 Johnson misses wildly with the hook. 2:8
01:59 Hill dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Harold Johnson back on his heels! 6:8
01:59 Johnson was shaken by those blows! 6:8
02:17 Johnson pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:8
02:34 Hill can't score with short uppercut inside. Johnson got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:8
02:37 Harold Johnson bangs the uppercut home. 6:10
02:45 As high as Hill is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Johnson takes advantage of it. 6:10
02:53 Hill backs into the left corner. 6:10
02:53 Johnson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:12
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 5:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hill and Harold Johnson leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Angelo Dundee seemed to pump up Johnson between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Johnson traps Hill in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Johnson looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:22 Johnson is motioning with his gloves for Hill to bring it on, but Johnson is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:32 Harold Johnson is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:36 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
0:40 Johnson scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Hill. 0:2
0:57 Johnson usues his legs to avoid Hill's punches. 0:2
0:59 Johnson scores with a quick hook to the head of Hill after Hill missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:4
01:17 Johnson grabs and holds Hill... 0:4
01:26 * It's good to see Cole paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Johnson about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:4
01:52 Johnson lands a flurry to the ribs of Hill. 0:6
02:01 Johnson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:6
02:06 Hill traps Johnson's gloves under his arms, forcing Cole to break them up. 0:6
02:10 Harold Johnson works his way free! 0:6
02:35 Hill misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:6
02:37 Johnson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:8
02:54 Hill darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:8
03:00 Johnson misses with that punch. 0:8
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 0:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Johnson misses with that cross. 0:0
0:17 Hill's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:21 Johnson lands a nicely timed hook to Hill's jaw from the outside. 0:3
0:33 Johnson scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:5
0:50 Hill just can't find the range with that hook. 0:5
0:53 A straight cross from Johnson gets through Hill's guard. 0:7
01:04 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:7
01:04 Hill rips a hook to the head. 2:7
01:18 Hill wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Johnson's defense. 2:7
01:29 Johnson fires a punch over the jab of Virgil Hill and gets it in for points. 2:9
01:38 Hill gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Johnson with an uppercut. 4:9
01:55 Hill fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:9
02:02 Hill pushes Johnson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:9
02:04 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Johnson blasts home a hook. 4:11
02:14 Johnson is blocked in his own corner... 4:11
02:18 Cole has to pull the fighters away from each other as Hill locks up Johnson's arms. 4:11
02:23 Hill pushes Johnson away. 4:11
02:27 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:11
02:39 Johnson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:11
02:46 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:11
02:53 Cole is talking to Hill and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 4:11
03:00 Hill is literally dancing circles around Johnson this round. 4:11
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cole motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Angelo Dundee not only gave Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hill. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:14 Hill picks off the jab by Johnson. 0:0
0:16 Hill feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:36 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:0
0:40 Johnson is off target with that jab. 2:0
0:43 Hill dips and connects with a hook to the side of Harold Johnson's head. 4:0
01:00 Harold Johnson is moving like a ghost out there, as Virgil Hill trys in vain to corner him 4:0
01:05 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:0
01:08 Harold Johnson has Hill cornered! 4:0
01:08 Harold Johnson fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 4:2
01:24 Virgil Hill lands two hard body shots that made Johnson grunt. 7:2
01:34 Johnson finds a home for that debilitating hook. 7:5
01:51 Johnson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 7:5
01:53 Hill lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Johnson. 10:5
02:11 Johnson leaves the jab just short. 10:5
02:17 Hill lands a wicked jab! 14:5
02:17 How is Johnson standing after that? 14:5
02:26 Johnson doesn't have to look for Hill this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:5
02:32 Hill slides into a neutral corner... 14:5
02:32 Johnson tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 14:7
02:42 Hill moves into a neutral corner. 14:7
02:47 That punch actually went behind "Quicksilver"'s head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Johnson. 14:7
03:00 Johnson fires a lead right that Virgil Hill manages to avoid. 14:7
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 14:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:25 Johnson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:27 "Quicksilver" Hill leans on Johnson and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:32 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:40 Johnson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
0:45 Johnson just comes up short with the hook. 2:0
0:47 Hill misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:0
01:01 Hill's jab rips into Johnson. 7:0
01:19 Virgil Hill lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Johnson. 7:0
01:21 Hill ducks into an uppercut from Johnson. 7:2
01:38 Johnson suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 7:2
01:46 The cross scores for Virgil Hill. He needs to throw that punch more often. 9:2
02:03 Johnson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Virgil Hill had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:2
02:05 Hill fires a jab to the body 11:2
02:19 Johnson looks to work the body, but Hill covers up nicely. 11:2
02:21 There's some nice hand speed. Hill fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 13:2
02:42 Hill has Harold Johnson trapped in the left neutral corner... 13:2
02:47 Hill dances gracefully across the canvas 13:2
02:51 Johnson gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 13:4
03:00 Johnson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Hill with his hands by his sides. 13:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Gallagher was extremely upbeat during the break with Hill providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Hill is trapped in Johnson's corner... 0:0
0:07 Harold Johnson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Hill. 0:2
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:22 Johnson lands a short hook to the body. 0:4
0:39 Johnson is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Hill to chase him. 0:4
0:48 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:4
0:52 Johnson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hill but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:4
01:03 Hill slips inside and lands a hook. 2:4
01:12 Johnson's jab is fast and accurate. 2:6
01:32 Johnson wings a big left hand at Hill but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:6
01:35 Hill flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:6
01:47 Hill has Johnson blocked in! 4:6
01:47 Hill lands a nice cross but Johnson turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:6
01:56 Johnson has Hill pinned! 6:6
01:56 Johnson lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Hill's ribs. 6:9
02:07 The fighters are at ring center... 6:9
02:07 Johnson goes downstairs with the hook. 6:11
02:31 Johnson cranks up the hook and connects to Hill's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:16
02:31 Hill was staggered by that punch! 6:16
02:43 Johnson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:18
02:55 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:18
03:00 Hill moves into the lower corner. 6:18
03:00 It looks like Johnson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:18
03:00 The bell stops the action as Hill and Johnson go back to their corners. 6:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Virgil Hill and Johnson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Johnson got some great advice from Angelo Dundee between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:11 Hill fires and misses. 0:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:18 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:23 Johnson does a great job of moving as Hill tries to work inside. 0:0
0:25 Johnson throws the hook and connects. 0:2
0:35 Johnson moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:4
0:44 Johnson slides into the corner... 0:4
0:44 That's a nice solid jab from Hill 3:4
01:01 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:4
01:10 Referee Cole steps in to break it up. 3:4
01:19 Hill has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Johnson. 3:4
01:28 Cole steps in and breaks it up. 3:4
01:33 Virgil Hill gets inside and fires a hook to Johnson's body. 5:4
01:49 Hill fires a volley of punches but Johnson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:4
02:01 Cole yells at the fighters to separate but Hill and Johnson are a tangle of arms. 5:4
02:05 Hill and Johnson each take a step back. 5:4
02:10 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:4
02:13 Johnson retreats into the upper left corner. 5:4
02:18 Hill tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:4
02:32 Hill bounces off the ropes, challenging Johnson to come get him. 5:4
02:42 Both fighters are flailing away but Hill is definitely landing the better punches. 8:6
02:54 Hill seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:6
03:00 Hill is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Johnson. 8:6
03:00 Johnson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:6
03:00 Cole motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 8:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hill looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Angelo Dundee knows Johnson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:07 Johnson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:17 Hill is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:26 Virgil Hill traps Johnson in the corner! 0:2
0:26 Hill lets a quick hook go, catching Johnson moving in. 2:2
0:35 Johnson misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:4
0:39 Hill is slowing up... 2:4
0:47 Hill pins Johnson in the corner! 2:4
0:52 Hill has his arms wrapped around Johnson... Now they separate. 2:4
0:56 Cole moves them apart. 2:4
01:00 The action slows for the moment. 2:4
01:03 Not much steam behind Johnson's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:6
01:23 Hill tries to drop the right hand over the top but Johnson ducks under it. 2:6
01:26 Johnson digs a short hook to ribs of Hill. 2:8
01:39 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:8
01:49 Hill misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:8
01:51 Johnson finds a home for his jab, keeping Hill at bay. 2:10
02:13 Hill lands a devastating hook! 6:10
02:13 Johnson is reeling.. 6:10
02:27 Johnson fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:10
02:34 Hill shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Johnson flush! 10:10
02:34 Johnson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:10
02:46 Johnson scores with a forceful jab. 10:13
02:55 Johnson has Hill trapped! 10:13
03:00 Johnson is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 10:13
03:00 Johnson appears to have this fight under control. 10:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 9:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Virgil Hill looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Johnson looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:14 Johnson backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Hill lands a rapier like jab to the head of Johnson 2:0
0:18 Hill looks exhausted but Johnson still looks like he is fresh. 2:0
0:23 Hill received a pep talk from Tommy Gallagher before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:29 Hill fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:31 Johnson scores with a rapid fire combination. 2:2
0:41 Johnson looks like he could go ten more rounds. 2:2
0:50 Johnson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:2
01:03 Johnson is really fluid in his movement. 2:2
01:11 Johnson takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:2
01:22 Johnson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:2
01:35 Johnson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hill. 2:2
01:42 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:2
01:48 Hill retreats into the left corner. 2:2
01:48 Johnson throws another good combination that temporarily slows Hill. 2:4
02:04 Johnson made Hill look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Hill would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:4
02:15 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
02:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:4
02:21 Those were mostly arm punches from Hill but several got through. 4:4
02:37 Johnson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:4
02:52 Hill picks off the jab thrown by Johnson. 4:4
02:54 Johnson walks in to a glancing hook from Hill. 6:4
03:00 Johnson fires and misses. 6:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:19 Johnson lets his hands go inside, but Hill protects his body well. 0:0
0:30 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:41 Johnson is trying to free his gloves from under Hill's gloves. 0:0
0:46 Hill finally lets go of Johnson. 0:0
0:54 Johnson backs into the far left corner. 0:0
0:59 Hill works his way in and leans on Johnson... 0:0
01:08 Cole has to separate the two... 0:0
01:17 Hill looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
01:34 Johnson slides into the corner... 2:0
01:38 Hill is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
01:46 Johnson is trapped in the corner... 2:0
01:50 Hill tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Harold Johnson blocks it. 2:0
02:00 Hill steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:0
02:08 The fighters are tied up. Hill tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
02:12 Cole separates them. 2:0
02:17 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 2:0
02:24 Hill and Johnson are in a clinch, Cole hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
02:33 Cole has to break the clinch. 2:0
02:46 Virgil Hill has Johnson cornered! 2:0
02:55 Hill fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:0
03:00 Harold Johnson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
03:00 Johnson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:0
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 4:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Damian Pinto
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Robert Hoyle, United States scores the bout 96 to 95
Edgardo Codutti, Argentina scores the bout 96 to 95
Takeshi Shimekawa, Japan scores the bout 97 to 95
And your winner by unanimous decision Harold Johnson!!!
Score Cards
Robert Hoyle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Virgil Hill 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 95
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 96
Edgardo Codutti Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Virgil Hill 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 95
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 96
Takeshi Shimekawa Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Virgil Hill 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 95
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Virgil Hill 27 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 30 285
Harold Johnson 30 30 30 27 27 30 28 30 30 27 289
Statistics
Categories Virgil Hill Harold Johnson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.40 4.50
Hooks / Round 3.70 4.40
Crosses / Round 3.60 4.90
Combinations / Round 3.50 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.20 4.40
Punches Landed / Round 18.40 22.20
Punches Missed / Round 49.60 71.00
Punching Accuracy 27.1% 23.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 8 / 8
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 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
Virgil Hill vs Harold Johnson
Fight info: Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is Laurence Cole, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Hoyle (United States), Edgardo Codutti (Argentina) and Takeshi Shimekawa (Japan), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Virgil Hill - Record: 3-5-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
In the blue corner: Harold Johnson - Record: 5-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
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
0:14 Hill wraps his arms around Johnson. 0:0
0:23 Cole separates the two... 0:0
0:28 Hill likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Johnson's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:0
0:42 Harold Johnson lands a solid uppercut! 2:4
0:42 That punch may have stunned Hill momentarily. 2:4
0:56 Hill just misses with a huge shot as Johnson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:4
0:58 Johnson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:6
01:07 Johnson's jab connects to Hill's head 2:8
01:24 Johnson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:8
01:40 Johnson throws a flurry of punches but Hill either blocks or slips them. 2:8
01:52 Johnson misses wildly with the hook. 2:8
01:59 Hill dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Harold Johnson back on his heels! 6:8
01:59 Johnson was shaken by those blows! 6:8
02:17 Johnson pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:8
02:34 Hill can't score with short uppercut inside. Johnson got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:8
02:37 Harold Johnson bangs the uppercut home. 6:10
02:45 As high as Hill is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Johnson takes advantage of it. 6:10
02:53 Hill backs into the left corner. 6:10
02:53 Johnson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:12
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 5:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hill and Harold Johnson leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Angelo Dundee seemed to pump up Johnson between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Johnson traps Hill in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Johnson looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:22 Johnson is motioning with his gloves for Hill to bring it on, but Johnson is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:32 Harold Johnson is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:36 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
0:40 Johnson scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Hill. 0:2
0:57 Johnson usues his legs to avoid Hill's punches. 0:2
0:59 Johnson scores with a quick hook to the head of Hill after Hill missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:4
01:17 Johnson grabs and holds Hill... 0:4
01:26 * It's good to see Cole paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Johnson about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:4
01:52 Johnson lands a flurry to the ribs of Hill. 0:6
02:01 Johnson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:6
02:06 Hill traps Johnson's gloves under his arms, forcing Cole to break them up. 0:6
02:10 Harold Johnson works his way free! 0:6
02:35 Hill misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:6
02:37 Johnson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:8
02:54 Hill darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:8
03:00 Johnson misses with that punch. 0:8
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 0:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Johnson misses with that cross. 0:0
0:17 Hill's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:21 Johnson lands a nicely timed hook to Hill's jaw from the outside. 0:3
0:33 Johnson scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:5
0:50 Hill just can't find the range with that hook. 0:5
0:53 A straight cross from Johnson gets through Hill's guard. 0:7
01:04 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:7
01:04 Hill rips a hook to the head. 2:7
01:18 Hill wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Johnson's defense. 2:7
01:29 Johnson fires a punch over the jab of Virgil Hill and gets it in for points. 2:9
01:38 Hill gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Johnson with an uppercut. 4:9
01:55 Hill fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:9
02:02 Hill pushes Johnson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:9
02:04 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Johnson blasts home a hook. 4:11
02:14 Johnson is blocked in his own corner... 4:11
02:18 Cole has to pull the fighters away from each other as Hill locks up Johnson's arms. 4:11
02:23 Hill pushes Johnson away. 4:11
02:27 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:11
02:39 Johnson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:11
02:46 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:11
02:53 Cole is talking to Hill and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 4:11
03:00 Hill is literally dancing circles around Johnson this round. 4:11
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cole motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Angelo Dundee not only gave Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hill. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:14 Hill picks off the jab by Johnson. 0:0
0:16 Hill feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:36 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:0
0:40 Johnson is off target with that jab. 2:0
0:43 Hill dips and connects with a hook to the side of Harold Johnson's head. 4:0
01:00 Harold Johnson is moving like a ghost out there, as Virgil Hill trys in vain to corner him 4:0
01:05 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:0
01:08 Harold Johnson has Hill cornered! 4:0
01:08 Harold Johnson fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 4:2
01:24 Virgil Hill lands two hard body shots that made Johnson grunt. 7:2
01:34 Johnson finds a home for that debilitating hook. 7:5
01:51 Johnson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 7:5
01:53 Hill lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Johnson. 10:5
02:11 Johnson leaves the jab just short. 10:5
02:17 Hill lands a wicked jab! 14:5
02:17 How is Johnson standing after that? 14:5
02:26 Johnson doesn't have to look for Hill this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:5
02:32 Hill slides into a neutral corner... 14:5
02:32 Johnson tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 14:7
02:42 Hill moves into a neutral corner. 14:7
02:47 That punch actually went behind "Quicksilver"'s head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Johnson. 14:7
03:00 Johnson fires a lead right that Virgil Hill manages to avoid. 14:7
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 14:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:25 Johnson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:27 "Quicksilver" Hill leans on Johnson and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:32 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:40 Johnson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
0:45 Johnson just comes up short with the hook. 2:0
0:47 Hill misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:0
01:01 Hill's jab rips into Johnson. 7:0
01:19 Virgil Hill lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Johnson. 7:0
01:21 Hill ducks into an uppercut from Johnson. 7:2
01:38 Johnson suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 7:2
01:46 The cross scores for Virgil Hill. He needs to throw that punch more often. 9:2
02:03 Johnson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Virgil Hill had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:2
02:05 Hill fires a jab to the body 11:2
02:19 Johnson looks to work the body, but Hill covers up nicely. 11:2
02:21 There's some nice hand speed. Hill fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 13:2
02:42 Hill has Harold Johnson trapped in the left neutral corner... 13:2
02:47 Hill dances gracefully across the canvas 13:2
02:51 Johnson gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 13:4
03:00 Johnson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Hill with his hands by his sides. 13:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Gallagher was extremely upbeat during the break with Hill providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Hill is trapped in Johnson's corner... 0:0
0:07 Harold Johnson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Hill. 0:2
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:22 Johnson lands a short hook to the body. 0:4
0:39 Johnson is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Hill to chase him. 0:4
0:48 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:4
0:52 Johnson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hill but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:4
01:03 Hill slips inside and lands a hook. 2:4
01:12 Johnson's jab is fast and accurate. 2:6
01:32 Johnson wings a big left hand at Hill but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:6
01:35 Hill flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:6
01:47 Hill has Johnson blocked in! 4:6
01:47 Hill lands a nice cross but Johnson turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:6
01:56 Johnson has Hill pinned! 6:6
01:56 Johnson lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Hill's ribs. 6:9
02:07 The fighters are at ring center... 6:9
02:07 Johnson goes downstairs with the hook. 6:11
02:31 Johnson cranks up the hook and connects to Hill's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:16
02:31 Hill was staggered by that punch! 6:16
02:43 Johnson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:18
02:55 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:18
03:00 Hill moves into the lower corner. 6:18
03:00 It looks like Johnson has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:18
03:00 The bell stops the action as Hill and Johnson go back to their corners. 6:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Virgil Hill and Johnson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Johnson got some great advice from Angelo Dundee between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:11 Hill fires and misses. 0:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:18 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
0:23 Johnson does a great job of moving as Hill tries to work inside. 0:0
0:25 Johnson throws the hook and connects. 0:2
0:35 Johnson moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:4
0:44 Johnson slides into the corner... 0:4
0:44 That's a nice solid jab from Hill 3:4
01:01 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:4
01:10 Referee Cole steps in to break it up. 3:4
01:19 Hill has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Johnson. 3:4
01:28 Cole steps in and breaks it up. 3:4
01:33 Virgil Hill gets inside and fires a hook to Johnson's body. 5:4
01:49 Hill fires a volley of punches but Johnson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:4
02:01 Cole yells at the fighters to separate but Hill and Johnson are a tangle of arms. 5:4
02:05 Hill and Johnson each take a step back. 5:4
02:10 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 5:4
02:13 Johnson retreats into the upper left corner. 5:4
02:18 Hill tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:4
02:32 Hill bounces off the ropes, challenging Johnson to come get him. 5:4
02:42 Both fighters are flailing away but Hill is definitely landing the better punches. 8:6
02:54 Hill seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:6
03:00 Hill is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Johnson. 8:6
03:00 Johnson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:6
03:00 Cole motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 8:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hill looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Angelo Dundee knows Johnson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:07 Johnson rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:17 Hill is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:26 Virgil Hill traps Johnson in the corner! 0:2
0:26 Hill lets a quick hook go, catching Johnson moving in. 2:2
0:35 Johnson misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:4
0:39 Hill is slowing up... 2:4
0:47 Hill pins Johnson in the corner! 2:4
0:52 Hill has his arms wrapped around Johnson... Now they separate. 2:4
0:56 Cole moves them apart. 2:4
01:00 The action slows for the moment. 2:4
01:03 Not much steam behind Johnson's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:6
01:23 Hill tries to drop the right hand over the top but Johnson ducks under it. 2:6
01:26 Johnson digs a short hook to ribs of Hill. 2:8
01:39 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:8
01:49 Hill misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:8
01:51 Johnson finds a home for his jab, keeping Hill at bay. 2:10
02:13 Hill lands a devastating hook! 6:10
02:13 Johnson is reeling.. 6:10
02:27 Johnson fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:10
02:34 Hill shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Johnson flush! 10:10
02:34 Johnson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:10
02:46 Johnson scores with a forceful jab. 10:13
02:55 Johnson has Hill trapped! 10:13
03:00 Johnson is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 10:13
03:00 Johnson appears to have this fight under control. 10:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 9:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Virgil Hill looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Johnson looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 0:0
0:14 Johnson backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Hill lands a rapier like jab to the head of Johnson 2:0
0:18 Hill looks exhausted but Johnson still looks like he is fresh. 2:0
0:23 Hill received a pep talk from Tommy Gallagher before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:29 Hill fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:31 Johnson scores with a rapid fire combination. 2:2
0:41 Johnson looks like he could go ten more rounds. 2:2
0:50 Johnson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:2
01:03 Johnson is really fluid in his movement. 2:2
01:11 Johnson takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:2
01:22 Johnson misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:2
01:35 Johnson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Hill. 2:2
01:42 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:2
01:48 Hill retreats into the left corner. 2:2
01:48 Johnson throws another good combination that temporarily slows Hill. 2:4
02:04 Johnson made Hill look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Hill would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:4
02:15 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
02:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:4
02:21 Those were mostly arm punches from Hill but several got through. 4:4
02:37 Johnson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:4
02:52 Hill picks off the jab thrown by Johnson. 4:4
02:54 Johnson walks in to a glancing hook from Hill. 6:4
03:00 Johnson fires and misses. 6:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:19 Johnson lets his hands go inside, but Hill protects his body well. 0:0
0:30 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:41 Johnson is trying to free his gloves from under Hill's gloves. 0:0
0:46 Hill finally lets go of Johnson. 0:0
0:54 Johnson backs into the far left corner. 0:0
0:59 Hill works his way in and leans on Johnson... 0:0
01:08 Cole has to separate the two... 0:0
01:17 Hill looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
01:34 Johnson slides into the corner... 2:0
01:38 Hill is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
01:46 Johnson is trapped in the corner... 2:0
01:50 Hill tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Harold Johnson blocks it. 2:0
02:00 Hill steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:0
02:08 The fighters are tied up. Hill tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
02:12 Cole separates them. 2:0
02:17 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 2:0
02:24 Hill and Johnson are in a clinch, Cole hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
02:33 Cole has to break the clinch. 2:0
02:46 Virgil Hill has Johnson cornered! 2:0
02:55 Hill fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:0
03:00 Harold Johnson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
03:00 Johnson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:0
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 4:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Damian Pinto
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Robert Hoyle, United States scores the bout 96 to 95
Edgardo Codutti, Argentina scores the bout 96 to 95
Takeshi Shimekawa, Japan scores the bout 97 to 95
And your winner by unanimous decision Harold Johnson!!!
Score Cards
Robert Hoyle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Virgil Hill 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 95
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 96
Edgardo Codutti Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Virgil Hill 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 95
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 96
Takeshi Shimekawa Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Virgil Hill 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 95
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Virgil Hill 27 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 30 285
Harold Johnson 30 30 30 27 27 30 28 30 30 27 289
Statistics
Categories Virgil Hill Harold Johnson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.40 4.50
Hooks / Round 3.70 4.40
Crosses / Round 3.60 4.90
Combinations / Round 3.50 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 2.20 4.40
Punches Landed / Round 18.40 22.20
Punches Missed / Round 49.60 71.00
Punching Accuracy 27.1% 23.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 8 / 8
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 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 week 9 events 25-30 & WBC title
Main Event
Ezzard Charles vs Billy Fox
Fight info: Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, MA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Steve Smoger, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Kruse (United States), Axel Zielke (Germany) and Michele Hellstern (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 6-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Cassius Green
In the blue corner: Billy Fox - Record: 6-1-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:13 Fox dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Charles back on his heels! 0:5
0:13 Ezzard Charles is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:5
0:27 Fox misses with that punch. 0:5
0:29 Charles catches Fox with a nice cross. 3:5
0:43 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:5
01:16 Charles is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 5:5
01:29 Fox is motioning with his gloves for Charles to bring it on, but Fox is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 5:5
01:43 Ezzard Charles takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:5
01:51 Billy Fox moves into the lower corner. 5:5
01:56 Charles lands a wicked cross! 9:5
01:56 Billy Fox is going to need to regroup after that blow... 9:5
02:05 Charles scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 11:5
02:15 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 13:7
02:27 Both fighters are flailing away but Charles is definitely landing the better punches. 16:9
02:39 Charles pins Fox in the corner! 16:9
02:39 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Charles and Fox! 18:11
02:51 Fox fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 18:13
03:00 Charles pins Fox in the corner! 18:13
03:00 Charles is literally dancing circles around Fox this round. 18:13
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 19:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ezzard Charles and Fox square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Paddy Flood not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fox. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Charles scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
0:18 Fox has Charles blocked in! 2:0
0:22 Fox misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
0:29 Charles lands a strong cross! 6:0
0:29 Fox is suddenly in trouble! 6:0
0:41 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 6:0
0:45 Fox fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:0
0:48 Charles lands a short hook to the body. 8:0
01:06 Fox brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 8:0
01:10 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
01:17 Fox just can't find the range with that cross. 8:0
01:19 Charles throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Fox. 11:0
01:29 Charles fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 14:0
01:45 Charles traps Fox in the corner! 14:0
01:50 Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 14:0
02:03 Fox is just missing by a hair with his punches. 14:0
02:05 Charles splits Fox's gloves with an uppercut. 16:0
02:18 Fox slides into the corner... 16:0
02:18 Charles drives a brutal left hook home just above Fox's trunks. 19:0
02:31 Billy Fox lands a solid hook! 19:4
02:31 And Charles's in big trouble now! 19:4
02:48 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fox. 19:4
02:50 Fox eats a left-right from Ezzard Charles 21:4
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 2. 22:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:10 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:10 Charles shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:0
0:19 Paddy Flood was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:20 Charles throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 5:0
0:34 Ezzard Charles tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fox ducks under it. 5:0
0:40 Fox lands a crushing hook! 5:4
0:40 Charles was stunned by that blow! 5:4
0:54 Fox fires a lead right that Charles manages to avoid. 5:4
0:56 Charles likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Fox's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 7:4
01:16 Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:4
01:31 Fox lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 7:4
01:38 Billy Fox tries to push Ezzard Charles back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 7:4
01:42 Charles has Billy Fox trapped! 7:4
01:47 Fox does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Charles's punches in close. 7:4
02:01 Fox landed a sharp combination that rocked Charles back on his heels! 7:8
02:01 How is Charles standing after those shots? 7:8
02:16 Charles lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 9:8
02:30 Oh!!! Billy Fox unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:12
02:30 Charles is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 9:12
02:42 Charles has Fox trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 9:12
02:42 Charles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Fox on the end of that punch. 11:12
03:00 Charles fires a left hand that Fox takes high on the shoulder. 11:12
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fox rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:20 Charles telegraphed that shot and Fox ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:27 Fox lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:27 Charles suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:32 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:36 Charles has Fox pinned! 0:4
0:41 Watch Charles move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Fox off balance. 0:4
0:51 Ezzard Charles ends up behind Fox as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:4
0:55 Charles scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 3:4
01:05 Charles lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 5:4
01:05 Fox reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 5:4
01:14 The action is at ring center. 5:4
01:14 Charles's jab is fast and accurate. 7:4
01:25 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:4
01:29 Fox backs into the upper left corner. 7:4
01:29 Charles scores with consecutive blows to the body of Fox. 9:4
01:46 Charles is off target with that uppercut. 9:4
01:48 Fox doubles up to the body, though Charles seems unfazed. 9:6
01:59 There's a wicked right by Charles. He had some steam on that punch. 12:6
01:59 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Fox because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 14:6
01:59 A nasty gash has opened on the left eyelid of Fox and it's bleeding badly. 14:6
01:59 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Fox'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 Smoger is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Billy Fox's facial wound. 14:6
01:59 * 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 Smoger is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 14:6
02:13 Charles is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 14:6
02:20 Charles works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 16:6
02:41 Charles fires the jab. It finds its target. 18:6
02:58 Fox backs into a neutral corner. 18:6
02:58 Charles bangs the uppercut home. 20:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 22:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Billy Fox didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Fox's corner gave his cut on the left eyelid priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:17 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:21 Charles usues his legs to avoid Fox's punches. 0:0
0:28 Charles catches Fox coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:0
0:28 How is Fox standing after that? 5:0
0:37 Fox retreats into the far corner. 5:0
0:37 Charles scores with a nice right cross. 7:0
0:37 He appears to have Fox out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Billy Fox looks ready to go, as Charles closes in to try and end this fight. 7:0
0:46 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Ezzard Charles seemed to get the better of it. 10:2
0:46 Charles is raining blows down on Fox, who is obviously hurt. Charles wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 10:2
0:55 Fox moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Charles that stopped him in his tracks! 13:2
0:55 Charles wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 13:2
01:08 Charles misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:2
01:19 Charles fires away but finds nothing but air. 13:2
01:26 Fox tastes Charles's jab 15:2
01:39 Charles traps Fox's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Smoger breaks it up. 15:2
01:48 Smoger separates them. 15:2
01:57 Charles is staying at the center of the ring. 15:2
02:02 Charles wings a big left hand at Fox but the latter sidesteps the punch. 15:2
02:16 Charles is giving Fox a lot of side-to-side movement. 15:2
02:21 Fox's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 15:2
02:24 Fox is trapped in the corner... 15:2
02:24 Charles gets the cross in, making Fox blink. 18:2
02:37 Fox pins Charles's arms! The fighters are tied up... 18:2
02:46 Smoger pries them apart. 18:2
02:59 Ezzard Charles smothers Fox's attack as Fox tries to get off some shots inside. 18:2
03:00 Smoger motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 18:2
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Charles's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Charles received a pep talk from Paddy Flood before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:15 Fox just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:15 Fox was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:24 A nice combination to the body by Fox. 4:3
0:34 Charles gets in a hook to the body of Fox. 6:3
0:48 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:3
0:52 Charles shoves Billy Fox away. 6:3
0:56 Fox is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:3
01:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:3
01:00 * Fox is told to watch holding and hitting by Smoger 6:6
01:31 Charles looks to work the body, but Billy Fox covers up nicely. 6:6
01:38 Fox connects with a violent combination! 6:11
01:38 Charles was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 6:11
01:51 Fox is holding... 6:11
01:56 Referee Smoger separates the two... 6:11
02:00 Charles is forced into his own corner... 6:11
02:00 Fox plants a vicious hook under Charles's rib cage. 6:14
02:09 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:14
02:13 Fox seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:14
02:22 Fox fires and misses. 6:14
02:24 Charles pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:14
02:36 Fox tries a hook but Charles blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:14
02:45 Charles retreats into a neutral corner. 10:14
02:50 Fox tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:14
02:52 Charles gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Billy Fox backs away. 13:14
03:00 Billy Fox holds his arms up in disgust as Ezzard Charles holds him around his waist. 13:14
03:00 Fox works his way free! 13:14
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:06 Buddy McGirt seemed to pump up Fox between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Fox brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Fox misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:14 A hard jab to the stomach makes Fox gasp!! 3:0
0:23 Fox is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:29 The fighters are trading punches and Fox seems to have won that exchange. 5:3
0:39 The uppercut just landed by Charles is a nice weapon on the inside. 7:3
0:48 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Charles. 10:3
01:00 Charles throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 13:3
01:14 Charles shoots the jab into the chest of Fox. 15:3
01:33 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Billy Fox who scores with a short hook to the chest. 15:5
01:56 Fox is protecting the body nicely as Charles fails to score inside. 15:5
02:02 The action slows for the moment. 15:5
02:06 Charles has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 15:5
02:09 Charles slides into a neutral corner... 15:5
02:13 Billy Fox lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 15:5
02:16 A flurry of blows from Charles lands to the body 17:5
02:32 Fox appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 17:5
02:35 Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 17:5
02:40 Charles lands a devastating cross! 21:5
02:40 Fox is reeling after that shot! 21:5
02:53 Ezzard Charles is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 21:5
02:58 Charles has Fox cornered! 21:5
02:58 Charles lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Fox from the outside. 24:5
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 26:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fox looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Charles misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:18 Fox doesn't have much left... 0:0
0:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:33 That was a reckless uppercut from Charles but it still manages to score cleanly. 3:0
0:50 Charles and Fox are in a clinch, Smoger hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:0
0:59 Fox pushes Charles away. 3:0
01:04 Fox retreats into a neutral corner. 3:0
01:04 Charles buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 6:0
01:18 Fox leaves the jab just short. 6:0
01:20 Charles's jab connects to Fox's head 8:0
01:38 Fox can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:0
01:53 Charles whiffs with the combination. 8:0
02:00 Fox lands a hard uppercut! 8:4
02:00 Charles's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:4
02:17 Fox swings...and misses. 8:4
02:19 Fox eats a jab from Charles 10:4
02:36 Charles backs into his own corner... 10:4
02:40 Fox lands a devastating uppercut! 10:8
02:40 Charles is reeling.. 10:8
03:00 Fox lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 10:8
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Ezzard Charles and Fox really went at it. 9:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fox is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:11 Fox eats a short cross from Charles amd backs away. 2:0
0:23 Fox is keeping away from the ropes. 2:0
0:27 Fox cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:29 Charles fires a punishing jab into the face of Fox. He wasn't probing with that punch. 5:0
0:46 Fox's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 5:0
0:58 Charles pins Fox's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 5:0
01:07 Smoger moves them apart. 5:0
01:12 Fox is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 5:0
01:15 Fox backs into a neutral corner. 5:0
01:15 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 7:2
01:27 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:2
01:30 Fox traps Charles in the corner! 7:2
01:30 Fox forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Charles. 7:4
01:46 Fox patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Charles little room to move. 7:4
01:51 Fox pins Ezzard Charles in the corner! 7:4
01:56 There's a hard shot off the top of Charles's head! 7:8
01:56 Charles looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:8
02:20 The action slows for the moment. 7:8
02:31 Charles throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:8
02:38 Charles's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 7:8
02:42 The fighters are throwing punches but Charles is being much more effective in this battle. 10:10
02:53 Charles retreats into his own corner... 10:10
02:57 Fox has his arms wrapped around Charles... Now they separate. 10:10
03:00 Smoger is shouting at Fox to break! 10:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ezzard Charles looks to be in excellent shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:18 Charles throws a flurry of punches but Fox either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:33 Charles just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:41 Ezzard Charles and Fox clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:45 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:48 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:53 Billy Fox drops the right hand flush on Charles's chin! 0:4
0:53 Fox sent Ezzard Charles reeling with that punch! 0:4
01:10 Charles cranks up the hook and connects to Fox's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:4
01:10 Fox looks shaken! 4:4
01:27 Fox just comes up short with the cross. 4:4
01:29 Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:4
01:41 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
01:44 Fox traps Charles in the corner! 6:4
01:49 Fox just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:4
01:51 Charles lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 8:4
02:00 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:4
02:05 Fox fires and misses. 8:4
02:24 Fox can't score with short uppercut inside. Ezzard Charles got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:4
02:27 Charles snakes the jab through Fox's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:4
02:41 Fox shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 10:8
02:41 Charles is trying to regroup after that punch... 10:8
02:57 Fox grabs Charles. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:8
03:00 Referee Smoger has to separate the two... 10:8
03:00 That ends Round 10... But the fighters are still punching! Now Smoger jumps between them. 10:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 11 begins. 0:0
0:13 Charles wraps up Fox. 0:0
0:17 Referee Smoger steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:27 Charles picks off the cross by Billy Fox. 0:0
0:29 Charles misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:0
0:29 And now Fox is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:0
0:29 The gash on Fox's left eyelid has been reopened and it's bleeding as heavily now as it was originally. 2:0
0:29 * Billy Fox seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Fox's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 2:0
0:33 * Referee Smoger halts this fight. He's taking Fox to his corner and waving for the ring physician. The doctor is looking at it... Fox's corner is pleading with both the referee and the doctor.* And on the advice of the doctor Smoger is stopping the fight! Fox's cuts are just too severe and Charles is the winner by TKO! 2:0
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Bob Alexander is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still WBC light heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 0:34 mark in Round 11 is...
Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 99
Billy Fox 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 93
Axel Zielke Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 97
Billy Fox 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 93
Michele Hellstern Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 97
Billy Fox 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 30 30 28 30 30 27 30 30 28 30 293
Billy Fox 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 29 29 27 280
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Billy Fox
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.45 2.45
Hooks / Round 6.18 2.73
Crosses / Round 6.73 4.36
Combinations / Round 6.00 2.18
Uppercuts / Round 6.73 2.64
Punches Landed / Round 33.09 14.36
Punches Missed / Round 40.91 60.09
Punching Accuracy 44.7% 19.3%
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 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 1 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ezzard Charles vs Billy Fox
Fight info: Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, MA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Steve Smoger, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Kruse (United States), Axel Zielke (Germany) and Michele Hellstern (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 6-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Cassius Green
In the blue corner: Billy Fox - Record: 6-1-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:13 Fox dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Charles back on his heels! 0:5
0:13 Ezzard Charles is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:5
0:27 Fox misses with that punch. 0:5
0:29 Charles catches Fox with a nice cross. 3:5
0:43 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:5
01:16 Charles is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 5:5
01:29 Fox is motioning with his gloves for Charles to bring it on, but Fox is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 5:5
01:43 Ezzard Charles takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:5
01:51 Billy Fox moves into the lower corner. 5:5
01:56 Charles lands a wicked cross! 9:5
01:56 Billy Fox is going to need to regroup after that blow... 9:5
02:05 Charles scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 11:5
02:15 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 13:7
02:27 Both fighters are flailing away but Charles is definitely landing the better punches. 16:9
02:39 Charles pins Fox in the corner! 16:9
02:39 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Charles and Fox! 18:11
02:51 Fox fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 18:13
03:00 Charles pins Fox in the corner! 18:13
03:00 Charles is literally dancing circles around Fox this round. 18:13
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 19:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ezzard Charles and Fox square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Paddy Flood not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fox. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Charles scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
0:18 Fox has Charles blocked in! 2:0
0:22 Fox misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
0:29 Charles lands a strong cross! 6:0
0:29 Fox is suddenly in trouble! 6:0
0:41 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 6:0
0:45 Fox fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:0
0:48 Charles lands a short hook to the body. 8:0
01:06 Fox brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 8:0
01:10 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
01:17 Fox just can't find the range with that cross. 8:0
01:19 Charles throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Fox. 11:0
01:29 Charles fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 14:0
01:45 Charles traps Fox in the corner! 14:0
01:50 Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 14:0
02:03 Fox is just missing by a hair with his punches. 14:0
02:05 Charles splits Fox's gloves with an uppercut. 16:0
02:18 Fox slides into the corner... 16:0
02:18 Charles drives a brutal left hook home just above Fox's trunks. 19:0
02:31 Billy Fox lands a solid hook! 19:4
02:31 And Charles's in big trouble now! 19:4
02:48 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fox. 19:4
02:50 Fox eats a left-right from Ezzard Charles 21:4
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 2. 22:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:10 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:10 Charles shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:0
0:19 Paddy Flood was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:20 Charles throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 5:0
0:34 Ezzard Charles tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fox ducks under it. 5:0
0:40 Fox lands a crushing hook! 5:4
0:40 Charles was stunned by that blow! 5:4
0:54 Fox fires a lead right that Charles manages to avoid. 5:4
0:56 Charles likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Fox's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 7:4
01:16 Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:4
01:31 Fox lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 7:4
01:38 Billy Fox tries to push Ezzard Charles back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 7:4
01:42 Charles has Billy Fox trapped! 7:4
01:47 Fox does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Charles's punches in close. 7:4
02:01 Fox landed a sharp combination that rocked Charles back on his heels! 7:8
02:01 How is Charles standing after those shots? 7:8
02:16 Charles lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 9:8
02:30 Oh!!! Billy Fox unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:12
02:30 Charles is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 9:12
02:42 Charles has Fox trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 9:12
02:42 Charles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Fox on the end of that punch. 11:12
03:00 Charles fires a left hand that Fox takes high on the shoulder. 11:12
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fox rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:20 Charles telegraphed that shot and Fox ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:27 Fox lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:27 Charles suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:32 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:36 Charles has Fox pinned! 0:4
0:41 Watch Charles move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Fox off balance. 0:4
0:51 Ezzard Charles ends up behind Fox as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:4
0:55 Charles scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 3:4
01:05 Charles lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 5:4
01:05 Fox reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 5:4
01:14 The action is at ring center. 5:4
01:14 Charles's jab is fast and accurate. 7:4
01:25 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:4
01:29 Fox backs into the upper left corner. 7:4
01:29 Charles scores with consecutive blows to the body of Fox. 9:4
01:46 Charles is off target with that uppercut. 9:4
01:48 Fox doubles up to the body, though Charles seems unfazed. 9:6
01:59 There's a wicked right by Charles. He had some steam on that punch. 12:6
01:59 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Fox because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 14:6
01:59 A nasty gash has opened on the left eyelid of Fox and it's bleeding badly. 14:6
01:59 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Fox'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 Smoger is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Billy Fox's facial wound. 14:6
01:59 * 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 Smoger is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 14:6
02:13 Charles is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 14:6
02:20 Charles works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 16:6
02:41 Charles fires the jab. It finds its target. 18:6
02:58 Fox backs into a neutral corner. 18:6
02:58 Charles bangs the uppercut home. 20:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 22:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Billy Fox didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Fox's corner gave his cut on the left eyelid priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:17 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:21 Charles usues his legs to avoid Fox's punches. 0:0
0:28 Charles catches Fox coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:0
0:28 How is Fox standing after that? 5:0
0:37 Fox retreats into the far corner. 5:0
0:37 Charles scores with a nice right cross. 7:0
0:37 He appears to have Fox out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Billy Fox looks ready to go, as Charles closes in to try and end this fight. 7:0
0:46 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Ezzard Charles seemed to get the better of it. 10:2
0:46 Charles is raining blows down on Fox, who is obviously hurt. Charles wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 10:2
0:55 Fox moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Charles that stopped him in his tracks! 13:2
0:55 Charles wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 13:2
01:08 Charles misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:2
01:19 Charles fires away but finds nothing but air. 13:2
01:26 Fox tastes Charles's jab 15:2
01:39 Charles traps Fox's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Smoger breaks it up. 15:2
01:48 Smoger separates them. 15:2
01:57 Charles is staying at the center of the ring. 15:2
02:02 Charles wings a big left hand at Fox but the latter sidesteps the punch. 15:2
02:16 Charles is giving Fox a lot of side-to-side movement. 15:2
02:21 Fox's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 15:2
02:24 Fox is trapped in the corner... 15:2
02:24 Charles gets the cross in, making Fox blink. 18:2
02:37 Fox pins Charles's arms! The fighters are tied up... 18:2
02:46 Smoger pries them apart. 18:2
02:59 Ezzard Charles smothers Fox's attack as Fox tries to get off some shots inside. 18:2
03:00 Smoger motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 18:2
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Charles's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Charles received a pep talk from Paddy Flood before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:15 Fox just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:15 Fox was hurt by those blows! 4:0
0:24 A nice combination to the body by Fox. 4:3
0:34 Charles gets in a hook to the body of Fox. 6:3
0:48 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:3
0:52 Charles shoves Billy Fox away. 6:3
0:56 Fox is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:3
01:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:3
01:00 * Fox is told to watch holding and hitting by Smoger 6:6
01:31 Charles looks to work the body, but Billy Fox covers up nicely. 6:6
01:38 Fox connects with a violent combination! 6:11
01:38 Charles was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 6:11
01:51 Fox is holding... 6:11
01:56 Referee Smoger separates the two... 6:11
02:00 Charles is forced into his own corner... 6:11
02:00 Fox plants a vicious hook under Charles's rib cage. 6:14
02:09 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:14
02:13 Fox seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:14
02:22 Fox fires and misses. 6:14
02:24 Charles pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:14
02:36 Fox tries a hook but Charles blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:14
02:45 Charles retreats into a neutral corner. 10:14
02:50 Fox tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:14
02:52 Charles gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Billy Fox backs away. 13:14
03:00 Billy Fox holds his arms up in disgust as Ezzard Charles holds him around his waist. 13:14
03:00 Fox works his way free! 13:14
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 12:14
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:06 Buddy McGirt seemed to pump up Fox between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Fox brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Fox misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:14 A hard jab to the stomach makes Fox gasp!! 3:0
0:23 Fox is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:29 The fighters are trading punches and Fox seems to have won that exchange. 5:3
0:39 The uppercut just landed by Charles is a nice weapon on the inside. 7:3
0:48 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Charles. 10:3
01:00 Charles throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 13:3
01:14 Charles shoots the jab into the chest of Fox. 15:3
01:33 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Billy Fox who scores with a short hook to the chest. 15:5
01:56 Fox is protecting the body nicely as Charles fails to score inside. 15:5
02:02 The action slows for the moment. 15:5
02:06 Charles has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 15:5
02:09 Charles slides into a neutral corner... 15:5
02:13 Billy Fox lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 15:5
02:16 A flurry of blows from Charles lands to the body 17:5
02:32 Fox appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 17:5
02:35 Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 17:5
02:40 Charles lands a devastating cross! 21:5
02:40 Fox is reeling after that shot! 21:5
02:53 Ezzard Charles is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 21:5
02:58 Charles has Fox cornered! 21:5
02:58 Charles lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Fox from the outside. 24:5
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 26:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fox looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Charles misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:18 Fox doesn't have much left... 0:0
0:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:33 That was a reckless uppercut from Charles but it still manages to score cleanly. 3:0
0:50 Charles and Fox are in a clinch, Smoger hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:0
0:59 Fox pushes Charles away. 3:0
01:04 Fox retreats into a neutral corner. 3:0
01:04 Charles buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 6:0
01:18 Fox leaves the jab just short. 6:0
01:20 Charles's jab connects to Fox's head 8:0
01:38 Fox can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:0
01:53 Charles whiffs with the combination. 8:0
02:00 Fox lands a hard uppercut! 8:4
02:00 Charles's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:4
02:17 Fox swings...and misses. 8:4
02:19 Fox eats a jab from Charles 10:4
02:36 Charles backs into his own corner... 10:4
02:40 Fox lands a devastating uppercut! 10:8
02:40 Charles is reeling.. 10:8
03:00 Fox lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 10:8
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Ezzard Charles and Fox really went at it. 9:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fox is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:11 Fox eats a short cross from Charles amd backs away. 2:0
0:23 Fox is keeping away from the ropes. 2:0
0:27 Fox cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:29 Charles fires a punishing jab into the face of Fox. He wasn't probing with that punch. 5:0
0:46 Fox's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 5:0
0:58 Charles pins Fox's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 5:0
01:07 Smoger moves them apart. 5:0
01:12 Fox is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 5:0
01:15 Fox backs into a neutral corner. 5:0
01:15 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 7:2
01:27 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:2
01:30 Fox traps Charles in the corner! 7:2
01:30 Fox forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Charles. 7:4
01:46 Fox patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Charles little room to move. 7:4
01:51 Fox pins Ezzard Charles in the corner! 7:4
01:56 There's a hard shot off the top of Charles's head! 7:8
01:56 Charles looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:8
02:20 The action slows for the moment. 7:8
02:31 Charles throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:8
02:38 Charles's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 7:8
02:42 The fighters are throwing punches but Charles is being much more effective in this battle. 10:10
02:53 Charles retreats into his own corner... 10:10
02:57 Fox has his arms wrapped around Charles... Now they separate. 10:10
03:00 Smoger is shouting at Fox to break! 10:10
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ezzard Charles looks to be in excellent shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:0
0:18 Charles throws a flurry of punches but Fox either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:33 Charles just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:41 Ezzard Charles and Fox clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:45 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:48 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:53 Billy Fox drops the right hand flush on Charles's chin! 0:4
0:53 Fox sent Ezzard Charles reeling with that punch! 0:4
01:10 Charles cranks up the hook and connects to Fox's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:4
01:10 Fox looks shaken! 4:4
01:27 Fox just comes up short with the cross. 4:4
01:29 Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:4
01:41 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
01:44 Fox traps Charles in the corner! 6:4
01:49 Fox just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:4
01:51 Charles lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 8:4
02:00 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:4
02:05 Fox fires and misses. 8:4
02:24 Fox can't score with short uppercut inside. Ezzard Charles got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:4
02:27 Charles snakes the jab through Fox's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:4
02:41 Fox shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 10:8
02:41 Charles is trying to regroup after that punch... 10:8
02:57 Fox grabs Charles. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:8
03:00 Referee Smoger has to separate the two... 10:8
03:00 That ends Round 10... But the fighters are still punching! Now Smoger jumps between them. 10:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 11 begins. 0:0
0:13 Charles wraps up Fox. 0:0
0:17 Referee Smoger steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:27 Charles picks off the cross by Billy Fox. 0:0
0:29 Charles misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:0
0:29 And now Fox is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 2:0
0:29 The gash on Fox's left eyelid has been reopened and it's bleeding as heavily now as it was originally. 2:0
0:29 * Billy Fox seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Fox's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 2:0
0:33 * Referee Smoger halts this fight. He's taking Fox to his corner and waving for the ring physician. The doctor is looking at it... Fox's corner is pleading with both the referee and the doctor.* And on the advice of the doctor Smoger is stopping the fight! Fox's cuts are just too severe and Charles is the winner by TKO! 2:0
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Bob Alexander is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still WBC light heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 0:34 mark in Round 11 is...
Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 99
Billy Fox 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 93
Axel Zielke Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 97
Billy Fox 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 93
Michele Hellstern Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 97
Billy Fox 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 30 30 28 30 30 27 30 30 28 30 293
Billy Fox 27 27 30 27 27 30 27 29 29 27 280
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Billy Fox
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.45 2.45
Hooks / Round 6.18 2.73
Crosses / Round 6.73 4.36
Combinations / Round 6.00 2.18
Uppercuts / Round 6.73 2.64
Punches Landed / Round 33.09 14.36
Punches Missed / Round 40.91 60.09
Punching Accuracy 44.7% 19.3%
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 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 2
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 1 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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