Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Billy Fox Iran Barkley 1-1 1 KO 2 10
Preliminary 1 Joe Choynski Nathan Cleverly 3-1 1 KO 5 10
Preliminary 2 Kid Norfolk Lloyd Marshall 3-2 2 UD 10 10
Support Bout Freddie Mills Bob Foster 5-2 2 MD 10 10
Co-Feature Bob Fitzsimmons Sam Langford 1-1 1 SD 3 3
Main Event Tommy Gibbons Michael Moorer 2-1 0 D 15 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW week 10 fights 18-24 PrizeFighter finals & IBF belt
Re: LHW week 10 fights 18-24 PrizeFighter finals & IBF belt
Opening Bout
Billy Fox vs Iran Barkley
Fight info: Genetti Manor, Dickson, PA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Johnny Callas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Griffin (United States), Tony Perez (Puerto Rico) and George Garland (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, 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: Billy Fox - Record: 6-2-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Cassius Green
In the blue corner: Iran Barkley - Record: 0-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy Montoya - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:15 Barkley lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fox. 0:0
0:17 Fox takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 3:0
0:26 Fox goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:0
0:43 Fox dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Barkley back on his heels! 9:0
0:43 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Barkley is trying to hang on... 9:0
0:55 As high as Barkley is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Fox takes advantage of it. 9:0
0:58 Fox is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:0
01:09 Fox has his arms wrapped around Barkley... Now they separate. 9:0
01:14 Callas separates them. 9:0
01:26 Iran Barkley is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Fox can't throw punches, I guess. 9:0
01:30 Callas has to break the clinch. 9:0
01:34 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:0
01:44 Barkley misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
01:55 * "Black Jack" lands a violent shot under Barkley's ribcage and Barkley instantly drops down on both knees. 9:0
01:57 Callas starts counting... 16:0
01:57 1... 16:0
01:58 2... 16:0
01:59 Barkley is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 16:0
02:00 4... 16:0
02:00 * Iran Barkley's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 16:0
02:00 Callas looks into Barkley eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 16:0
02:00 Barkley is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Fox just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 16:0
02:13 Fox tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 16:0
02:19 Fox has Barkley blocked in! 16:0
02:24 Fox fires and misses. 16:0
02:30 Fox has Barkley pinned! 16:0
02:35 Fox tries to drop the right hand over the top but Barkley ducks under it. 16:0
02:46 Fox approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Barkley any room to breathe. 16:0
02:55 Fox doesn't connect with the jab. 16:0
03:00 Barkley is pinned in his own corner... 16:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 17:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Barkley throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fox but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:23 * A solid uppercut drops Barkley on his back! 0:0
0:25 Callas picks up the count.. 7:0
0:25 1... 7:0
0:26 2... 7:0
0:27 3... 7:0
0:28 4... 7:0
0:28 * Barkley is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 7:0
0:28 Callas is allowing the fight to continue. Barkley looks real shaken to us, however. 7:0
0:28 Fox hurt Barkley with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 7:0
0:37 Barkley retreats into a neutral corner. 7:0
0:41 Barkley and Fox exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Barkley get in the most telling blows. 9:3
0:41 Fox wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Barkley away! 9:3
0:50 Fox has Barkley trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 9:3
0:54 Fox lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Barkley. 9:3
01:01 Barkley moves into the right corner. 9:3
01:10 Barkley takes a heavy combination downstairs. 14:3
01:10 Those punches hurt Barkley and he looks to hang on. 14:3
01:23 Fox tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Barkley blocks it. 14:3
01:34 Fox doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 14:3
01:34 Being down in each of the last two round has taken a huge toll on Barkley! 14:3
01:48 Billy Fox continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 14:3
01:57 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 14:3
02:08 Barkley fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:3
02:20 * Fox rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Barkley and Barkley tastes the canvas here in Round 2! 14:3
02:22 Callas stands over Barkley and starts the count... 21:3
02:22 1... 21:3
02:23 2... 21:3
02:24 3... 21:3
02:25 The count reaches 4 as Barkley is struggling to climb off of the deck. 21:3
02:25 * Barkley finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 21:3
02:25 This bout will continue as Callas signals to both men to fight. 21:3
02:25 Fox won't want to let Barkley off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 21:3
02:38 Billy Fox misses with that punch. 21:3
02:54 * Fox just landed a short, clean uppercut that caught Barkley flush. Barkley dropped like he'd been shot. 21:3
02:56 Callas crouches over Barkley and begins to count.. 31:3
02:56 1... 31:3
02:57 2... 31:3
02:58 3... 31:3
02:59 4... 31:3
03:00 5... 31:3
03:00 6... 31:3
03:00 7... 31:3
03:00 8... 31:3
03:00 9... 31:3
03:00 10! 31:3
03:00 * And the referee waves his arms to signal this fight is over![/P] Fox wins by way of knockout here in round 2. 31:3
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jimmy Lennon Jr. is ready with the call...
The winner by knockout at the end of Round 2 is...
Billy Fox!
Score Cards
Don Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 10 10
Iran Barkley 8 8
Tony Perez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 10 10
Iran Barkley 8 8
George Garland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 10 10
Iran Barkley 8 8
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 30 30
Iran Barkley 24 24
Statistics
Categories Billy Fox Iran Barkley
Knockdowns scored 4 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 0.00
Hooks / Round 9.50 0.50
Crosses / Round 6.50 0.50
Combinations / Round 3.50 0.50
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 1.50
Punches Landed / Round 29.00 3.00
Punches Missed / Round 101.50 58.00
Punching Accuracy 22.2% 4.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Billy Fox vs Iran Barkley
Fight info: Genetti Manor, Dickson, PA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Johnny Callas, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Griffin (United States), Tony Perez (Puerto Rico) and George Garland (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, 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: Billy Fox - Record: 6-2-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Cassius Green
In the blue corner: Iran Barkley - Record: 0-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy Montoya - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:15 Barkley lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fox. 0:0
0:17 Fox takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 3:0
0:26 Fox goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 5:0
0:43 Fox dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Barkley back on his heels! 9:0
0:43 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Barkley is trying to hang on... 9:0
0:55 As high as Barkley is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Fox takes advantage of it. 9:0
0:58 Fox is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:0
01:09 Fox has his arms wrapped around Barkley... Now they separate. 9:0
01:14 Callas separates them. 9:0
01:26 Iran Barkley is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Fox can't throw punches, I guess. 9:0
01:30 Callas has to break the clinch. 9:0
01:34 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:0
01:44 Barkley misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
01:55 * "Black Jack" lands a violent shot under Barkley's ribcage and Barkley instantly drops down on both knees. 9:0
01:57 Callas starts counting... 16:0
01:57 1... 16:0
01:58 2... 16:0
01:59 Barkley is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 16:0
02:00 4... 16:0
02:00 * Iran Barkley's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 16:0
02:00 Callas looks into Barkley eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 16:0
02:00 Barkley is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Fox just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 16:0
02:13 Fox tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 16:0
02:19 Fox has Barkley blocked in! 16:0
02:24 Fox fires and misses. 16:0
02:30 Fox has Barkley pinned! 16:0
02:35 Fox tries to drop the right hand over the top but Barkley ducks under it. 16:0
02:46 Fox approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Barkley any room to breathe. 16:0
02:55 Fox doesn't connect with the jab. 16:0
03:00 Barkley is pinned in his own corner... 16:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 17:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Barkley throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fox but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:23 * A solid uppercut drops Barkley on his back! 0:0
0:25 Callas picks up the count.. 7:0
0:25 1... 7:0
0:26 2... 7:0
0:27 3... 7:0
0:28 4... 7:0
0:28 * Barkley is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 7:0
0:28 Callas is allowing the fight to continue. Barkley looks real shaken to us, however. 7:0
0:28 Fox hurt Barkley with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 7:0
0:37 Barkley retreats into a neutral corner. 7:0
0:41 Barkley and Fox exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Barkley get in the most telling blows. 9:3
0:41 Fox wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Barkley away! 9:3
0:50 Fox has Barkley trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 9:3
0:54 Fox lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Barkley. 9:3
01:01 Barkley moves into the right corner. 9:3
01:10 Barkley takes a heavy combination downstairs. 14:3
01:10 Those punches hurt Barkley and he looks to hang on. 14:3
01:23 Fox tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Barkley blocks it. 14:3
01:34 Fox doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 14:3
01:34 Being down in each of the last two round has taken a huge toll on Barkley! 14:3
01:48 Billy Fox continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 14:3
01:57 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 14:3
02:08 Barkley fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:3
02:20 * Fox rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Barkley and Barkley tastes the canvas here in Round 2! 14:3
02:22 Callas stands over Barkley and starts the count... 21:3
02:22 1... 21:3
02:23 2... 21:3
02:24 3... 21:3
02:25 The count reaches 4 as Barkley is struggling to climb off of the deck. 21:3
02:25 * Barkley finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 21:3
02:25 This bout will continue as Callas signals to both men to fight. 21:3
02:25 Fox won't want to let Barkley off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 21:3
02:38 Billy Fox misses with that punch. 21:3
02:54 * Fox just landed a short, clean uppercut that caught Barkley flush. Barkley dropped like he'd been shot. 21:3
02:56 Callas crouches over Barkley and begins to count.. 31:3
02:56 1... 31:3
02:57 2... 31:3
02:58 3... 31:3
02:59 4... 31:3
03:00 5... 31:3
03:00 6... 31:3
03:00 7... 31:3
03:00 8... 31:3
03:00 9... 31:3
03:00 10! 31:3
03:00 * And the referee waves his arms to signal this fight is over![/P] Fox wins by way of knockout here in round 2. 31:3
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jimmy Lennon Jr. is ready with the call...
The winner by knockout at the end of Round 2 is...
Billy Fox!
Score Cards
Don Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 10 10
Iran Barkley 8 8
Tony Perez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 10 10
Iran Barkley 8 8
George Garland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 10 10
Iran Barkley 8 8
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Fox 30 30
Iran Barkley 24 24
Statistics
Categories Billy Fox Iran Barkley
Knockdowns scored 4 0
Jabs / Round 5.50 0.00
Hooks / Round 9.50 0.50
Crosses / Round 6.50 0.50
Combinations / Round 3.50 0.50
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 1.50
Punches Landed / Round 29.00 3.00
Punches Missed / Round 101.50 58.00
Punching Accuracy 22.2% 4.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 10 fights 18-24 PrizeFighter finals & IBF belt
Preliminary 1
Joe Choynski vs Nathan Cleverly
Fight info: Lagoon Night Club, Essington, PA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Samuel Viruet, the bout will be scored by three judges: Luis Escalona (United States), Marty Sammon (United States) and Mark Streisand (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Choynski - Record: 4-1-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Nathan Cleverly - Record: 1-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gibson - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:15 Nathan Cleverly smothers Choynski's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:20 Referee Viruet separates the two... 0:0
0:25 Choynski lands a lead right to the midsection. 3:0
0:39 Choynski continues to follow Cleverly about the ring. 3:0
0:44 Cleverly ducks into an uppercut from Choynski. 5:0
0:58 Cleverly cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Choynski had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:0
01:05 Choynski drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:0
01:05 That series of punches rocked Cleverly and he looks to be in trouble. 9:0
01:22 Choynski is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:0
01:30 Choynski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
01:33 Cleverly lands a flurry to the ribs of Choynski. 9:2
01:46 Cleverly tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:2
01:58 That punch actually went behind Cleverly's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Choynski. 9:2
02:16 Fans call for more action as Choynski ties up Cleverly. Viruet agrees with the fans and yells for Choynski to quit playing games and fight. 9:2
02:28 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:2
02:37 Choynski pins Cleverly's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:2
02:42 Viruet separates them. 9:2
02:56 Choynski fires a left hand that Cleverly takes high on the shoulder. 9:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 8:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:17 Choynski misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:23 Bill Gibson seemed to pump up Cleverly between rounds. 0:0
0:28 Cleverly is trying to free his gloves from under Choynski's gloves. 0:0
0:33 Referee Viruet has to separate the two... 0:0
0:45 Cleverly is either lucky or has radar. Choynski's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:52 Joe Choynski gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 2:0
01:01 As high as Cleverly is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Joe Choynski takes advantage of it. 2:0
01:08 Choynski just misses with a huge shot as Cleverly chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
01:19 The fighters are tied up. Choynski tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
01:24 Cleverly works his way free! 2:0
01:34 Cleverly throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
01:36 Choynski goes downstairs with the hook. 4:0
01:48 An even exchange that sees both men score. 6:2
01:58 Cleverly lands a solid combination to the head of Choynski. 6:5
02:10 Choynski punishes Cleverly with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Cleverly up. 9:5
02:24 Viruet yells at the fighters to separate but Cleverly and Choynski are a tangle of arms. 9:5
02:29 Viruet moves them apart. 9:5
02:36 Cleverly throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 9:7
02:50 Cleverly is jockeying for position as he tries to force Choynski back into the corner. 9:7
02:58 Cleverly doubles up to the body, though Choynski seems unfazed. 9:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Viruet to step in and break it up. 9:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:25 Choynski just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:25 Cleverly was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:36 Nathan Cleverly lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Joe Choynski on the end of that punch. 4:2
0:50 Choynski lands a vicious cross! 8:2
0:50 Cleverly's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:2
01:03 Choynski seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
01:05 Cleverly lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 8:4
01:33 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Choynski scored more on that exchange. 11:6
01:47 Cleverly throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Joe Choynski but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 11:6
01:49 Choynski caught Cleverly square with that uppercut. 14:6
02:02 Cleverly lands the lead cross. 14:8
02:14 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Cleverly who scores with a short hook to the chest. 14:10
02:29 No one is going to confuse Cleverly with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 14:10
02:38 There's a straight right by Cleverly! 14:14
02:38 Choynski is reeling after that shot! 14:14
02:57 Joe Choynski whiffs with the hook. 14:14
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Choynski and Nathan Cleverly really went at it. 14:16
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:13 Cleverly scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:2
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:26 Cleverly scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:4
0:40 Choynski works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:4
0:49 Cleverly misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:4
0:55 Choynski lands a strong uppercut! 4:4
0:55 Nathan Cleverly looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:4
01:05 Cleverly doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 4:7
01:17 Cleverly slides into the corner... 4:7
01:22 Choynski lands a crushing cross! 8:7
01:22 Cleverly is reeling.. 8:7
01:37 Cleverly pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:7
01:49 Choynski misses with that hook. 8:7
01:56 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 8:7
01:59 Choynski retreats into a neutral corner. 8:7
02:03 Cleverly grabs Choynski. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:7
02:12 Viruet has to break the clinch. 8:7
02:17 Cleverly pins Choynski in the corner! 8:7
02:17 A flurry of blows from Cleverly lands to the body 8:9
02:33 Viruet warns Cleverly for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:9
02:38 Viruet has to separate the two... 8:9
02:47 Cleverly drives that short hook into Choynski's midsection! 8:14
02:47 Choynski is suddenly in trouble! 8:14
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cleverly looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Choynski connects with a violent hook! 4:0
0:13 And Cleverly's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:22 Whatever Jesus Rivero said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Choynski has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 4:0
0:23 Cleverly gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Choynski backs away. 4:3
0:32 Cleverly is trapped in Choynski's corner... 4:3
0:37 Choynski drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 9:3
0:37 Cleverly in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:3
0:46 Cleverly moves into a neutral corner. 9:3
0:54 Joe Choynski tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 9:3
0:59 Cleverly backs into the lower right corner. 9:3
01:03 Choynski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Cleverly. 9:3
01:14 Choynski looks to work the body, but Cleverly covers up nicely. 9:3
01:25 Choynski feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 9:3
01:30 The fighters are tangled up inside. Choynski has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 11:3
01:30 Choynski senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 11:3
01:38 Choynski has Cleverly pinned! 11:3
01:47 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Cleverly is down on his back! 11:3
01:50 The count begins... 20:3
01:50 1... 20:3
01:51 2... 20:3
01:52 3... 20:3
01:53 Cleverly is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 20:3
01:54 5... 20:3
01:55 6... 20:3
01:56 7... 20:3
01:57 8... 20:3
01:58 9... 20:3
01:59 10! 20:3
01:59 * Cleverly can't beat the count! It's over! Cleverly has been stopped here in round 5. 20:3
Fight Result
Let's go to Jimmy Lennon Jr. for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 02:05 of round 5...
Joe Choynski!
Score Cards
Luis Escalona Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 10 10 10 10 40
Nathan Cleverly 9 10 9 10 38
Marty Sammon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 10 10 9 9 38
Nathan Cleverly 9 10 10 10 39
Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 10 10 9 10 39
Nathan Cleverly 9 10 10 9 38
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 30 30 28 29 117
Nathan Cleverly 27 30 29 29 115
Statistics
Categories Joe Choynski Nathan Cleverly
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.40 3.80
Hooks / Round 3.20 3.80
Crosses / Round 5.00 5.20
Combinations / Round 4.20 2.80
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 21.20 20.20
Punches Missed / Round 55.00 28.40
Punching Accuracy 27.8% 41.6%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Joe Choynski vs Nathan Cleverly
Fight info: Lagoon Night Club, Essington, PA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Samuel Viruet, the bout will be scored by three judges: Luis Escalona (United States), Marty Sammon (United States) and Mark Streisand (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Choynski - Record: 4-1-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jesus Rivero - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Nathan Cleverly - Record: 1-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gibson - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:15 Nathan Cleverly smothers Choynski's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:20 Referee Viruet separates the two... 0:0
0:25 Choynski lands a lead right to the midsection. 3:0
0:39 Choynski continues to follow Cleverly about the ring. 3:0
0:44 Cleverly ducks into an uppercut from Choynski. 5:0
0:58 Cleverly cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Choynski had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:0
01:05 Choynski drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:0
01:05 That series of punches rocked Cleverly and he looks to be in trouble. 9:0
01:22 Choynski is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:0
01:30 Choynski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
01:33 Cleverly lands a flurry to the ribs of Choynski. 9:2
01:46 Cleverly tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:2
01:58 That punch actually went behind Cleverly's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Choynski. 9:2
02:16 Fans call for more action as Choynski ties up Cleverly. Viruet agrees with the fans and yells for Choynski to quit playing games and fight. 9:2
02:28 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:2
02:37 Choynski pins Cleverly's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:2
02:42 Viruet separates them. 9:2
02:56 Choynski fires a left hand that Cleverly takes high on the shoulder. 9:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 8:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:17 Choynski misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:23 Bill Gibson seemed to pump up Cleverly between rounds. 0:0
0:28 Cleverly is trying to free his gloves from under Choynski's gloves. 0:0
0:33 Referee Viruet has to separate the two... 0:0
0:45 Cleverly is either lucky or has radar. Choynski's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:52 Joe Choynski gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 2:0
01:01 As high as Cleverly is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Joe Choynski takes advantage of it. 2:0
01:08 Choynski just misses with a huge shot as Cleverly chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
01:19 The fighters are tied up. Choynski tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
01:24 Cleverly works his way free! 2:0
01:34 Cleverly throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
01:36 Choynski goes downstairs with the hook. 4:0
01:48 An even exchange that sees both men score. 6:2
01:58 Cleverly lands a solid combination to the head of Choynski. 6:5
02:10 Choynski punishes Cleverly with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Cleverly up. 9:5
02:24 Viruet yells at the fighters to separate but Cleverly and Choynski are a tangle of arms. 9:5
02:29 Viruet moves them apart. 9:5
02:36 Cleverly throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 9:7
02:50 Cleverly is jockeying for position as he tries to force Choynski back into the corner. 9:7
02:58 Cleverly doubles up to the body, though Choynski seems unfazed. 9:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Viruet to step in and break it up. 9:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:25 Choynski just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:25 Cleverly was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:36 Nathan Cleverly lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Joe Choynski on the end of that punch. 4:2
0:50 Choynski lands a vicious cross! 8:2
0:50 Cleverly's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:2
01:03 Choynski seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
01:05 Cleverly lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 8:4
01:33 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Choynski scored more on that exchange. 11:6
01:47 Cleverly throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Joe Choynski but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 11:6
01:49 Choynski caught Cleverly square with that uppercut. 14:6
02:02 Cleverly lands the lead cross. 14:8
02:14 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Cleverly who scores with a short hook to the chest. 14:10
02:29 No one is going to confuse Cleverly with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 14:10
02:38 There's a straight right by Cleverly! 14:14
02:38 Choynski is reeling after that shot! 14:14
02:57 Joe Choynski whiffs with the hook. 14:14
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Choynski and Nathan Cleverly really went at it. 14:16
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:13 Cleverly scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:2
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:26 Cleverly scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:4
0:40 Choynski works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:4
0:49 Cleverly misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:4
0:55 Choynski lands a strong uppercut! 4:4
0:55 Nathan Cleverly looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:4
01:05 Cleverly doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 4:7
01:17 Cleverly slides into the corner... 4:7
01:22 Choynski lands a crushing cross! 8:7
01:22 Cleverly is reeling.. 8:7
01:37 Cleverly pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:7
01:49 Choynski misses with that hook. 8:7
01:56 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 8:7
01:59 Choynski retreats into a neutral corner. 8:7
02:03 Cleverly grabs Choynski. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:7
02:12 Viruet has to break the clinch. 8:7
02:17 Cleverly pins Choynski in the corner! 8:7
02:17 A flurry of blows from Cleverly lands to the body 8:9
02:33 Viruet warns Cleverly for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:9
02:38 Viruet has to separate the two... 8:9
02:47 Cleverly drives that short hook into Choynski's midsection! 8:14
02:47 Choynski is suddenly in trouble! 8:14
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cleverly looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Choynski connects with a violent hook! 4:0
0:13 And Cleverly's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:22 Whatever Jesus Rivero said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Choynski has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 4:0
0:23 Cleverly gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Choynski backs away. 4:3
0:32 Cleverly is trapped in Choynski's corner... 4:3
0:37 Choynski drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 9:3
0:37 Cleverly in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:3
0:46 Cleverly moves into a neutral corner. 9:3
0:54 Joe Choynski tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 9:3
0:59 Cleverly backs into the lower right corner. 9:3
01:03 Choynski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Cleverly. 9:3
01:14 Choynski looks to work the body, but Cleverly covers up nicely. 9:3
01:25 Choynski feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 9:3
01:30 The fighters are tangled up inside. Choynski has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 11:3
01:30 Choynski senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 11:3
01:38 Choynski has Cleverly pinned! 11:3
01:47 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Cleverly is down on his back! 11:3
01:50 The count begins... 20:3
01:50 1... 20:3
01:51 2... 20:3
01:52 3... 20:3
01:53 Cleverly is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 20:3
01:54 5... 20:3
01:55 6... 20:3
01:56 7... 20:3
01:57 8... 20:3
01:58 9... 20:3
01:59 10! 20:3
01:59 * Cleverly can't beat the count! It's over! Cleverly has been stopped here in round 5. 20:3
Fight Result
Let's go to Jimmy Lennon Jr. for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 02:05 of round 5...
Joe Choynski!
Score Cards
Luis Escalona Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 10 10 10 10 40
Nathan Cleverly 9 10 9 10 38
Marty Sammon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 10 10 9 9 38
Nathan Cleverly 9 10 10 10 39
Mark Streisand Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 10 10 9 10 39
Nathan Cleverly 9 10 10 9 38
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joe Choynski 30 30 28 29 117
Nathan Cleverly 27 30 29 29 115
Statistics
Categories Joe Choynski Nathan Cleverly
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.40 3.80
Hooks / Round 3.20 3.80
Crosses / Round 5.00 5.20
Combinations / Round 4.20 2.80
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 4.60
Punches Landed / Round 21.20 20.20
Punches Missed / Round 55.00 28.40
Punching Accuracy 27.8% 41.6%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 10 fights 18-24 PrizeFighter finals & IBF belt
Preliminary 2
Kid Norfolk vs Lloyd Marshall
Fight info: Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Altoona, IA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Danny Schiavone, the bout will be scored by three judges: Cesar Ramos (Puerto Rico), Arthur Lurie (United States) and Torben Hansen (Denmark), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, 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: Kid Norfolk - Record: 6-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Walker - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Lloyd Marshall - Record: 3-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Norfolk tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:15 Lloyd Marshall fires a jab to the body 0:2
0:34 Marshall takes a hard combination from Norfolk 4:2
0:34 Marshall is staggered... 4:2
0:43 Norfolk fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:2
01:05 Kid Norfolk lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 8:2
01:14 As high as Marshall is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Norfolk takes advantage of it. 8:2
01:18 Norfolk scores with a nice two-punch combination. 10:2
01:34 Norfolk lands a wicked hook! 14:2
01:34 That blast sent Marshall reeling into the ropes! 14:2
01:50 Norfolk picks off the jab thrown by Marshall. 14:2
02:13 Marshall fires a shot, but it glances off Norfolk's shoulder. 14:2
02:15 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Norfolk digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Marshall. 16:2
02:29 Norfolk lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marshall. 16:2
02:32 Marshall lands a nice cross but Norfolk turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 16:4
02:41 Marshall said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 16:4
02:48 Norfolk scores with a tremendous left! 20:4
02:48 Marshall suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 20:4
02:57 Norfolk rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 22:4
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 23:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marshall is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Marshall received a pep talk from Roger Mayweather before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Norfolk bangs a right cross off the face of Marshall. 2:0
0:22 Norfolk lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 5:0
0:35 Norfolk fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:0
0:37 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Marshall. He had some steam on that punch. 5:3
0:52 Norfolk fires a left hand that Marshall takes high on the shoulder. 5:3
0:58 The action slows for the moment. 5:3
01:01 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:3
01:09 Norfolk tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:3
01:16 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:3
01:19 * Norfolk is blatantly hitting Marshall while they are locked up and Schiavone has stopped the action to scold him 8:3
01:43 Norfolk lets a quick hook go, catching Marshall moving in. 10:3
02:06 Kid Norfolk lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marshall. 10:3
02:09 A flurry of blows from Marshall lands to the body 10:5
02:28 Marshall fires and misses. 10:5
02:30 Norfolk wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 12:5
02:42 Kid Norfolk throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Marshall 15:5
03:00 The bell stops the action as Norfolk and Marshall go back to their corners. 16:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:12 Norfolk lands a short left hook to the head. 2:0
0:21 Norfolk takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:2
0:35 You would think Marshall had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Kid Norfolk looked trying to score there! 2:2
0:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:2
0:50 Norfolk brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 2:2
0:55 Marshall lands consecutive blows to Norfolk's midsection. 2:4
01:10 Marshall usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Kid Norfolk tries vainly to score. 2:4
01:21 Marshall catches Norfolk coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:8
01:21 Norfolk looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:8
01:30 Marshall lands a flurry to the ribs of Norfolk. 2:10
01:44 Norfolk pumps the jab into the face of Marshall. 5:10
01:55 Some good body work by Norfolk but not much on those punches. 7:10
02:09 Lloyd Marshall is off target with that cross. 7:10
02:11 Norfolk gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Marshall. 9:10
02:21 Marshall hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Norfolk. 9:12
02:39 Norfolk just misses with a huge shot as Marshall chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:12
02:54 Marshall works his way in and leans on Norfolk... 9:12
03:00 Schiavone steps in and breaks it up. 9:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lloyd Marshall didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Marshall got some great advice from Roger Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:11 Marshall brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:20 Marshall is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Norfolk to chase him. 0:0
0:32 Marshall misses with that hook. 0:0
0:35 * Norfolk is told to keep his glove closed when he hits by Schiavone 2:0
01:04 Norfolk has his arms wrapped around Marshall... Now they separate. 2:0
01:16 Schiavone has to separate the two... 2:0
01:26 Marshall misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
01:28 Norfolk scores with a nice right cross. 4:0
01:37 A perfect right cross from Marshall stops Norfolk dead in his tracks! 4:3
01:51 Norfolk drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:3
01:51 Marshall was shaken by those blows! 8:3
02:01 Marshall lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Norfolk. 8:6
02:15 Norfolk wings a big left hand at Marshall but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:6
02:17 Marshall slips inside and lands a hook. 8:8
02:31 That was a violent straight right by Norfolk! 12:8
02:31 Marshall was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:8
02:45 Marshall lands a strong cross! 12:13
02:45 Norfolk is reeling.. 12:13
03:00 Norfolk works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 12:13
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Norfolk and Marshall really went at it. 12:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Norfolk rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Norfolk's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 A cross lands for Marshall. Norfolk didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:16 Marshall is trapped in Norfolk's corner... 0:2
0:21 Schiavone yells at the fighters to separate but Norfolk and Marshall are a tangle of arms. 0:2
0:30 Schiavone separates the two... 0:2
0:38 Norfolk is keeping away from the ropes. 0:2
0:42 Norfolk misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
0:44 Marshall's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:4
0:58 Marshall tries to muscle inside but Norfolk clinches him. 0:4
01:10 Schiavone pries them apart. 0:4
01:15 Marshall pins Norfolk in the corner! 0:4
01:19 Marshall dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Norfolk back on his heels! 0:8
01:19 Marshall sent Norfolk reeling with that punch! 0:8
01:40 Norfolk just comes up short with the combination. 0:8
01:42 Marshall feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 0:10
01:55 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Norfolk who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:10
02:09 Marshall grabs Norfolk's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Schiavone has to force Marshall to let go. 2:10
02:13 Referee Schiavone separates the two... 2:10
02:18 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:10
02:21 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 4:12
02:37 Norfolk has Marshall trapped in the far neutral corner... 4:12
02:42 Norfolk scores with a winging right! Marshall's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:12
02:42 That's the punch Norfolk hoped to land! Marshall looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:12
02:58 * Marshall definitely winced after landing that last punch. It looks as if he's hurt his hand; how bad is anyone's guess at this point. 8:12
03:00 Schiavone has to pull the fighters away from each other as Norfolk locks up Marshall's arms. 8:12
03:00 Schiavone separates the two... 8:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 7:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marshall is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Norfolk has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:07 Marshall traps Norfolk in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Marshall punishes Norfolk with a hook to the ribs. 0:3
0:23 Marshall is moving around the ring nicely. 0:3
0:35 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:3
0:47 Schiavone has to break them apart. 0:3
0:57 Norfolk has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Marshall. 0:3
01:02 Schiavone has to break the clinch. 0:3
01:11 Norfolk wraps his arms around Marshall. 0:3
01:16 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 0:3
01:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:3
01:28 Norfolk telegraphed that shot and Marshall ducks under it easily. 0:3
01:30 Marshall gets off a quick combination to the body 0:5
01:40 Marshall slides into the corner... 0:5
01:44 Norfolk misses wildly with the Hook. 0:5
01:56 Marshall takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:5
01:56 Marshall looks shaken! 4:5
02:09 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 6:7
02:23 Marshall looks for a breather; he grabs Norfolk and holds on. Norfolk pushes Marshall off and looks for an opening. 6:7
02:27 Schiavone moves in to break the clinch. 6:7
02:35 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:7
02:40 Norfolk wraps up Marshall... Neither fighter will break... 6:7
02:44 Now they break clean. 6:7
02:55 Marshall misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:7
03:00 Norfolk appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:7
03:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Roger Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Lloyd Marshall providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Marshall lands a devastating cross! 0:4
0:12 Norfolk was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:16 Marshall is slowing up... 0:4
0:29 Marshall is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Norfolk. 0:4
0:38 Norfolk is clinching... Lloyd Marshall is trying to free his gloves... They are under Norfolk's arms... 0:4
0:43 Norfolk shoves Marshall away. 0:4
0:55 The quickness and footwork of Lloyd Marshall is definitely keeping Norfolk off balance. 0:4
01:05 Marshall lands a solid cross! 0:8
01:05 Norfolk appears shaken by that punch! 0:8
01:17 Lloyd Marshall has Norfolk trapped! 0:8
01:21 Lloyd Marshall lands a crushing cross! 0:12
01:21 Norfolk is suddenly in trouble! 0:12
01:35 Marshall has Norfolk blocked in! 0:12
01:35 Marshall fires a solid combination. 0:14
01:50 Marshall wraps up Norfolk. 0:14
01:55 Marshall uses his shoulder to force Norfolk out of the clinch. 0:14
02:07 Marshall misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:14
02:10 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Norfolk. 3:14
02:31 Norfolk works free! He backs to ring center, with Lloyd Marshall following. 3:14
02:43 Norfolk continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 3:14
02:52 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marshall had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:14
03:00 It looks like Norfolk has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 3:14
03:00 The Referee has to get between Norfolk and Lloyd Marshall as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Not a lot on that hook to Lloyd Marshall's side, but it scored. 2:0
0:19 Bill Delaney seemed agitated with Norfolk, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 2:0
0:24 Norfolk charges in but Marshall avoids the rush. 2:0
0:28 Bill Delaney knows Norfolk lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:29 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Marshall had the edge. 4:3
0:45 Norfolk wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Marshall's defense. 4:3
0:55 Marshall slides into a neutral corner... 4:3
0:55 Norfolk throws the cross and scores to the head of Marshall. 6:3
01:09 Lloyd Marshall drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:8
01:09 Those punches hurt Norfolk and he looks to hang on. 6:8
01:26 Norfolk leans on the ropes and motions for Marshall to come in. 6:8
01:36 Norfolk lands a strong cross! 10:8
01:36 Norfolk has Marshall hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 10:8
01:40 Marshall is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 10:8
01:45 Kid Norfolk pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 12:8
01:58 Norfolk has a hold on Lloyd Marshall that would make a professional wrestler proud. 12:8
02:03 Referee Schiavone steps in to break it up. 12:8
02:07 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 12:8
02:11 They move back to ring center. 12:8
02:16 Norfolk is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Lloyd Marshall. 12:8
02:25 * Schiavone is telling Lloyd Marshall to quit using the shoulder. 12:8
02:43 Norfolk just can't find the range with that uppercut. 12:8
02:55 Marshall throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 12:8
03:00 Marshall retreats into the upper left corner. 12:8
03:00 Norfolk appears to have this fight under control. 12:8
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 13:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Marshall is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:14 Marshall can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:22 Norfolk tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:0
0:34 Marshall moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:39 Marshall does a great job of moving as Norfolk tries to work inside. 2:0
0:41 * Schiavone is all over Marshall for using the elbow and he better clean up his act immediately. 2:5
01:04 Norfolk tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Marshall blocks it. 2:5
01:11 Marshall goes downstairs with a right cross. 2:7
01:25 Marshall can't score with short uppercut inside. Norfolk got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:7
01:32 There's a hard shot off the top of Lloyd Marshall's head! 6:7
01:32 Marshall was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:7
01:46 Norfolk backs into his own corner... 6:7
01:50 Marshall lets his hands go inside, but Norfolk protects his body well. 6:7
02:06 Marshall is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 6:7
02:15 Norfolk is holding on to Marshall. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:7
02:20 Norfolk finally lets go of Marshall. 6:7
02:33 Norfolk lands a hard hook! 10:7
02:33 Marshall is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:7
02:49 Norfolk tries to drop the right hand over the top but Marshall ducks under it. 10:7
02:52 Marshall scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 10:9
03:00 Norfolk seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Schiavone to step in and break it up. 9:9
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:20 Marshall backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:25 Norfolk lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:25 Marshall is hurt! 4:0
0:38 Norfolk looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 4:0
0:50 Marshall clinches... Norfolk gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
01:04 Marshall is protecting the body nicely as Kid Norfolk fails to score inside. 4:0
01:06 Marshall can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 4:2
01:11 Kid Norfolk is losing his legs... 4:2
01:27 Marshall connects with a wicked hook to the head. 4:5
01:44 Kid "The Black Thunderbolt" Norfolk moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Lloyd Marshall. 4:5
01:59 Norfolk drives that short hook into Marshall's midsection! 8:5
01:59 Marshall is clutching his side! 8:5
02:13 Hide the china because Norfolk is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 8:5
02:35 Norfolk is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:5
02:47 Marshall pins Norfolk's arms. Now they move apart. 8:5
02:56 Schiavone breaks them up... 8:5
03:00 The fighters are at ring center... 8:5
03:00 Considering the clinch Norfolk has on Marshall it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Marshall pushes him away. 8:5
03:00 Marshall pushes Norfolk away. 8:5
03:00 Norfolk seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 10th and final round of this fight. 9:3
Fight Result
Here's Michael Pass with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Cesar Ramos, Puerto Rico scores the bout 96 to 95
Arthur Lurie, United States scores the bout 96 to 95
Torben Hansen, Denmark scores the bout 96 to 95
And your winner by unanimous decision Lloyd Marshall!!!
Score Cards
Cesar Ramos Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Norfolk 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 95
Lloyd Marshall 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 96
Arthur Lurie Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Norfolk 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 95
Lloyd Marshall 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 96
Torben Hansen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Norfolk 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 95
Lloyd Marshall 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Norfolk 30 30 27 28 27 29 27 29 29 29 285
Lloyd Marshall 27 27 30 29 30 29 30 28 30 28 288
Statistics
Categories Kid Norfolk Lloyd Marshall
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.30 3.70
Hooks / Round 4.50 3.00
Crosses / Round 3.80 4.50
Combinations / Round 4.00 4.30
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 22.20 19.00
Punches Missed / Round 62.60 32.90
Punching Accuracy 26.2% 36.6%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Elbow 1
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Kid Norfolk vs Lloyd Marshall
Fight info: Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Altoona, IA, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Danny Schiavone, the bout will be scored by three judges: Cesar Ramos (Puerto Rico), Arthur Lurie (United States) and Torben Hansen (Denmark), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, 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: Kid Norfolk - Record: 6-3-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Walker - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Lloyd Marshall - Record: 3-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Norfolk tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:15 Lloyd Marshall fires a jab to the body 0:2
0:34 Marshall takes a hard combination from Norfolk 4:2
0:34 Marshall is staggered... 4:2
0:43 Norfolk fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:2
01:05 Kid Norfolk lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 8:2
01:14 As high as Marshall is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Norfolk takes advantage of it. 8:2
01:18 Norfolk scores with a nice two-punch combination. 10:2
01:34 Norfolk lands a wicked hook! 14:2
01:34 That blast sent Marshall reeling into the ropes! 14:2
01:50 Norfolk picks off the jab thrown by Marshall. 14:2
02:13 Marshall fires a shot, but it glances off Norfolk's shoulder. 14:2
02:15 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Norfolk digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Marshall. 16:2
02:29 Norfolk lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marshall. 16:2
02:32 Marshall lands a nice cross but Norfolk turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 16:4
02:41 Marshall said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 16:4
02:48 Norfolk scores with a tremendous left! 20:4
02:48 Marshall suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 20:4
02:57 Norfolk rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 22:4
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 23:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marshall is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Marshall received a pep talk from Roger Mayweather before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Norfolk bangs a right cross off the face of Marshall. 2:0
0:22 Norfolk lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 5:0
0:35 Norfolk fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:0
0:37 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Marshall. He had some steam on that punch. 5:3
0:52 Norfolk fires a left hand that Marshall takes high on the shoulder. 5:3
0:58 The action slows for the moment. 5:3
01:01 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:3
01:09 Norfolk tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:3
01:16 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 5:3
01:19 * Norfolk is blatantly hitting Marshall while they are locked up and Schiavone has stopped the action to scold him 8:3
01:43 Norfolk lets a quick hook go, catching Marshall moving in. 10:3
02:06 Kid Norfolk lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Marshall. 10:3
02:09 A flurry of blows from Marshall lands to the body 10:5
02:28 Marshall fires and misses. 10:5
02:30 Norfolk wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 12:5
02:42 Kid Norfolk throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Marshall 15:5
03:00 The bell stops the action as Norfolk and Marshall go back to their corners. 16:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:12 Norfolk lands a short left hook to the head. 2:0
0:21 Norfolk takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:2
0:35 You would think Marshall had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Kid Norfolk looked trying to score there! 2:2
0:42 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:2
0:50 Norfolk brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 2:2
0:55 Marshall lands consecutive blows to Norfolk's midsection. 2:4
01:10 Marshall usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Kid Norfolk tries vainly to score. 2:4
01:21 Marshall catches Norfolk coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:8
01:21 Norfolk looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:8
01:30 Marshall lands a flurry to the ribs of Norfolk. 2:10
01:44 Norfolk pumps the jab into the face of Marshall. 5:10
01:55 Some good body work by Norfolk but not much on those punches. 7:10
02:09 Lloyd Marshall is off target with that cross. 7:10
02:11 Norfolk gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Marshall. 9:10
02:21 Marshall hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Norfolk. 9:12
02:39 Norfolk just misses with a huge shot as Marshall chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:12
02:54 Marshall works his way in and leans on Norfolk... 9:12
03:00 Schiavone steps in and breaks it up. 9:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lloyd Marshall didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Marshall got some great advice from Roger Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:11 Marshall brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:20 Marshall is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Norfolk to chase him. 0:0
0:32 Marshall misses with that hook. 0:0
0:35 * Norfolk is told to keep his glove closed when he hits by Schiavone 2:0
01:04 Norfolk has his arms wrapped around Marshall... Now they separate. 2:0
01:16 Schiavone has to separate the two... 2:0
01:26 Marshall misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
01:28 Norfolk scores with a nice right cross. 4:0
01:37 A perfect right cross from Marshall stops Norfolk dead in his tracks! 4:3
01:51 Norfolk drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:3
01:51 Marshall was shaken by those blows! 8:3
02:01 Marshall lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Norfolk. 8:6
02:15 Norfolk wings a big left hand at Marshall but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:6
02:17 Marshall slips inside and lands a hook. 8:8
02:31 That was a violent straight right by Norfolk! 12:8
02:31 Marshall was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 12:8
02:45 Marshall lands a strong cross! 12:13
02:45 Norfolk is reeling.. 12:13
03:00 Norfolk works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 12:13
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Norfolk and Marshall really went at it. 12:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Norfolk rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Norfolk's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 A cross lands for Marshall. Norfolk didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:16 Marshall is trapped in Norfolk's corner... 0:2
0:21 Schiavone yells at the fighters to separate but Norfolk and Marshall are a tangle of arms. 0:2
0:30 Schiavone separates the two... 0:2
0:38 Norfolk is keeping away from the ropes. 0:2
0:42 Norfolk misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
0:44 Marshall's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:4
0:58 Marshall tries to muscle inside but Norfolk clinches him. 0:4
01:10 Schiavone pries them apart. 0:4
01:15 Marshall pins Norfolk in the corner! 0:4
01:19 Marshall dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Norfolk back on his heels! 0:8
01:19 Marshall sent Norfolk reeling with that punch! 0:8
01:40 Norfolk just comes up short with the combination. 0:8
01:42 Marshall feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 0:10
01:55 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Norfolk who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:10
02:09 Marshall grabs Norfolk's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Schiavone has to force Marshall to let go. 2:10
02:13 Referee Schiavone separates the two... 2:10
02:18 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:10
02:21 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 4:12
02:37 Norfolk has Marshall trapped in the far neutral corner... 4:12
02:42 Norfolk scores with a winging right! Marshall's head snapped back violently with that punch! 8:12
02:42 That's the punch Norfolk hoped to land! Marshall looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:12
02:58 * Marshall definitely winced after landing that last punch. It looks as if he's hurt his hand; how bad is anyone's guess at this point. 8:12
03:00 Schiavone has to pull the fighters away from each other as Norfolk locks up Marshall's arms. 8:12
03:00 Schiavone separates the two... 8:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 7:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marshall is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Norfolk has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:07 Marshall traps Norfolk in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Marshall punishes Norfolk with a hook to the ribs. 0:3
0:23 Marshall is moving around the ring nicely. 0:3
0:35 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:3
0:47 Schiavone has to break them apart. 0:3
0:57 Norfolk has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Marshall. 0:3
01:02 Schiavone has to break the clinch. 0:3
01:11 Norfolk wraps his arms around Marshall. 0:3
01:16 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 0:3
01:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:3
01:28 Norfolk telegraphed that shot and Marshall ducks under it easily. 0:3
01:30 Marshall gets off a quick combination to the body 0:5
01:40 Marshall slides into the corner... 0:5
01:44 Norfolk misses wildly with the Hook. 0:5
01:56 Marshall takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:5
01:56 Marshall looks shaken! 4:5
02:09 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 6:7
02:23 Marshall looks for a breather; he grabs Norfolk and holds on. Norfolk pushes Marshall off and looks for an opening. 6:7
02:27 Schiavone moves in to break the clinch. 6:7
02:35 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:7
02:40 Norfolk wraps up Marshall... Neither fighter will break... 6:7
02:44 Now they break clean. 6:7
02:55 Marshall misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:7
03:00 Norfolk appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:7
03:00 Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Roger Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Lloyd Marshall providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Marshall lands a devastating cross! 0:4
0:12 Norfolk was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:16 Marshall is slowing up... 0:4
0:29 Marshall is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Norfolk. 0:4
0:38 Norfolk is clinching... Lloyd Marshall is trying to free his gloves... They are under Norfolk's arms... 0:4
0:43 Norfolk shoves Marshall away. 0:4
0:55 The quickness and footwork of Lloyd Marshall is definitely keeping Norfolk off balance. 0:4
01:05 Marshall lands a solid cross! 0:8
01:05 Norfolk appears shaken by that punch! 0:8
01:17 Lloyd Marshall has Norfolk trapped! 0:8
01:21 Lloyd Marshall lands a crushing cross! 0:12
01:21 Norfolk is suddenly in trouble! 0:12
01:35 Marshall has Norfolk blocked in! 0:12
01:35 Marshall fires a solid combination. 0:14
01:50 Marshall wraps up Norfolk. 0:14
01:55 Marshall uses his shoulder to force Norfolk out of the clinch. 0:14
02:07 Marshall misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:14
02:10 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Norfolk. 3:14
02:31 Norfolk works free! He backs to ring center, with Lloyd Marshall following. 3:14
02:43 Norfolk continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 3:14
02:52 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marshall had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:14
03:00 It looks like Norfolk has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 3:14
03:00 The Referee has to get between Norfolk and Lloyd Marshall as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Not a lot on that hook to Lloyd Marshall's side, but it scored. 2:0
0:19 Bill Delaney seemed agitated with Norfolk, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 2:0
0:24 Norfolk charges in but Marshall avoids the rush. 2:0
0:28 Bill Delaney knows Norfolk lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 2:0
0:29 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Marshall had the edge. 4:3
0:45 Norfolk wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Marshall's defense. 4:3
0:55 Marshall slides into a neutral corner... 4:3
0:55 Norfolk throws the cross and scores to the head of Marshall. 6:3
01:09 Lloyd Marshall drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:8
01:09 Those punches hurt Norfolk and he looks to hang on. 6:8
01:26 Norfolk leans on the ropes and motions for Marshall to come in. 6:8
01:36 Norfolk lands a strong cross! 10:8
01:36 Norfolk has Marshall hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 10:8
01:40 Marshall is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 10:8
01:45 Kid Norfolk pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 12:8
01:58 Norfolk has a hold on Lloyd Marshall that would make a professional wrestler proud. 12:8
02:03 Referee Schiavone steps in to break it up. 12:8
02:07 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 12:8
02:11 They move back to ring center. 12:8
02:16 Norfolk is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Lloyd Marshall. 12:8
02:25 * Schiavone is telling Lloyd Marshall to quit using the shoulder. 12:8
02:43 Norfolk just can't find the range with that uppercut. 12:8
02:55 Marshall throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 12:8
03:00 Marshall retreats into the upper left corner. 12:8
03:00 Norfolk appears to have this fight under control. 12:8
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 13:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Marshall is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:14 Marshall can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:22 Norfolk tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:0
0:34 Marshall moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:39 Marshall does a great job of moving as Norfolk tries to work inside. 2:0
0:41 * Schiavone is all over Marshall for using the elbow and he better clean up his act immediately. 2:5
01:04 Norfolk tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Marshall blocks it. 2:5
01:11 Marshall goes downstairs with a right cross. 2:7
01:25 Marshall can't score with short uppercut inside. Norfolk got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:7
01:32 There's a hard shot off the top of Lloyd Marshall's head! 6:7
01:32 Marshall was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:7
01:46 Norfolk backs into his own corner... 6:7
01:50 Marshall lets his hands go inside, but Norfolk protects his body well. 6:7
02:06 Marshall is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 6:7
02:15 Norfolk is holding on to Marshall. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:7
02:20 Norfolk finally lets go of Marshall. 6:7
02:33 Norfolk lands a hard hook! 10:7
02:33 Marshall is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:7
02:49 Norfolk tries to drop the right hand over the top but Marshall ducks under it. 10:7
02:52 Marshall scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 10:9
03:00 Norfolk seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Schiavone to step in and break it up. 9:9
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:20 Marshall backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:25 Norfolk lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:25 Marshall is hurt! 4:0
0:38 Norfolk looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 4:0
0:50 Marshall clinches... Norfolk gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
01:04 Marshall is protecting the body nicely as Kid Norfolk fails to score inside. 4:0
01:06 Marshall can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 4:2
01:11 Kid Norfolk is losing his legs... 4:2
01:27 Marshall connects with a wicked hook to the head. 4:5
01:44 Kid "The Black Thunderbolt" Norfolk moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Lloyd Marshall. 4:5
01:59 Norfolk drives that short hook into Marshall's midsection! 8:5
01:59 Marshall is clutching his side! 8:5
02:13 Hide the china because Norfolk is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 8:5
02:35 Norfolk is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:5
02:47 Marshall pins Norfolk's arms. Now they move apart. 8:5
02:56 Schiavone breaks them up... 8:5
03:00 The fighters are at ring center... 8:5
03:00 Considering the clinch Norfolk has on Marshall it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Marshall pushes him away. 8:5
03:00 Marshall pushes Norfolk away. 8:5
03:00 Norfolk seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:5
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 10th and final round of this fight. 9:3
Fight Result
Here's Michael Pass with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Cesar Ramos, Puerto Rico scores the bout 96 to 95
Arthur Lurie, United States scores the bout 96 to 95
Torben Hansen, Denmark scores the bout 96 to 95
And your winner by unanimous decision Lloyd Marshall!!!
Score Cards
Cesar Ramos Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Norfolk 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 95
Lloyd Marshall 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 96
Arthur Lurie Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Norfolk 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 95
Lloyd Marshall 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 96
Torben Hansen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Norfolk 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 95
Lloyd Marshall 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Kid Norfolk 30 30 27 28 27 29 27 29 29 29 285
Lloyd Marshall 27 27 30 29 30 29 30 28 30 28 288
Statistics
Categories Kid Norfolk Lloyd Marshall
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.30 3.70
Hooks / Round 4.50 3.00
Crosses / Round 3.80 4.50
Combinations / Round 4.00 4.30
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 22.20 19.00
Punches Missed / Round 62.60 32.90
Punching Accuracy 26.2% 36.6%
Total Number of Fouls 2 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Elbow 1
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 10 fights 18-24 PrizeFighter finals & IBF belt
Support Bout
Freddie Mills vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Rafael Ramos, the bout will be scored by three judges: Carol Castellano (United States), Rocky Burke (United States) and Gerald Ritter (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, 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: Freddie Mills - Record: 2-6-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 5-2-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:16 Foster pummels Mills, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 0:4
0:16 That blast sent Freddie Mills reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:30 Foster fires a left hand that Mills takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:37 Mills connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:4
0:46 Mills lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Foster 4:4
0:59 Foster lands a nice cross but Mills turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:6
01:12 Mills works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:6
01:22 Great work to the body by Bob Foster as he scores with both hands. 4:9
01:36 And Foster tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Mills! 8:9
01:36 Foster appears to have been staggered by that punch... 8:9
01:45 Mills retreats into the lower right corner. 8:9
01:49 Foster really buried that punch into Mills's ribs. 8:14
01:49 Mills was stunned by that blow! 8:14
02:03 Foster just comes up short with the hook. 8:14
02:09 Foster lands a stinging jab. 8:16
02:09 Foster senses he has Mills in trouble and he is pouring it on! 8:16
02:18 Foster lands consecutive blows to Freddie Mills's midsection. 8:18
02:18 Foster picks up the pace sensing he can get Mills out of there! 8:18
02:27 Foster launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Mills's jaw. Foster is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 8:20
02:27 Bob Foster hurt Mills with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 8:20
02:40 Bob Foster is literally dancing circles around Mills this round. 8:20
02:45 Foster has Mills cornered! 8:20
02:45 Foster snakes the jab through Mills's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:22
02:45 Mills is in trouble. Foster needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 8:22
02:49 * The round is stopped by Ramos. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 8:22
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Dennie Mancini seemed to pump up Freddie Mills between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Foster ties up Mills. 0:0
0:23 Ramos separates them. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:40 Mills connects with a violent combination! 4:0
0:40 Foster was staggered by those punches... 4:0
0:54 Freddie Mills lands a wicked combination! 8:0
0:54 Foster took far too many hard shots from Mills in that flurry and he is hurt! 8:0
01:09 Mills lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 10:0
01:25 Mills misses with that punch. 10:0
01:27 Foster lands a rapier like jab to the head of Mills 10:2
01:39 Mills likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Foster's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 12:2
01:49 Freddie Mills feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 12:2
01:49 Mills lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 14:2
01:58 Mills doesn't have to look for Foster this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:2
02:07 Mills misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 14:2
02:10 Foster is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 14:4
02:18 As high as Foster is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Mills takes advantage of it. 14:4
02:25 Foster goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 14:7
02:41 Mills whiffs with the hook. 14:7
02:48 The action slows for the moment. 14:7
02:59 Mills fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 14:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Mills got some great advice from Dennie Mancini between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:08 Mills flicks a lead right to the head of Bob Foster. 2:0
0:18 Freddie Mills lands the lead cross. 4:0
0:32 Foster looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 4:0
0:38 Mills's jab is fast and accurate. 6:0
0:53 Foster is giving Mills a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:0
01:02 Mills suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 6:0
01:05 Not much steam behind Foster's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:2
01:17 Bob Foster slides into a neutral corner... 6:2
01:22 Mills misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:2
01:29 Foster drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:6
01:29 Mills is reeling.. 6:6
01:38 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:6
01:42 Mills's misses as Foster backpedals away. 6:6
01:45 That hook to the body from Foster had some power behind it. 6:9
01:54 Mills bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 8:9
02:10 Mills knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:9
02:19 Mills charges Foster trying to get inside 8:9
02:29 Foster is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Mills. 8:9
02:34 Freddie Mills has Foster trapped in the upper neutral corner... 8:9
02:38 Mills misses wildly with the Hook. 8:9
02:46 Freddie Mills scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:9
02:55 Foster is trapped in the corner... 10:9
03:00 Foster backs into a neutral corner. 10:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Foster swings...and misses. 0:0
0:13 Freddie Mills feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Foster's chin. 2:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:30 Mills just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:0
0:30 Foster was shaken by those blows! 6:0
0:46 Freddie Mills is pinned in his own corner... 6:0
0:46 Foster works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:2
0:57 Foster follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 6:5
01:16 Mills is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:5
01:24 That was a violent straight right by Mills! 10:5
01:24 Foster is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:5
01:40 Foster circles around the ring. 10:5
01:49 Foster is off target with that jab. 10:5
02:04 That hook by Foster jarred Mills! 10:10
02:04 Mills appears shaken by that punch! 10:10
02:26 Foster is holding... 10:10
02:35 * Ramos steps in and admonishes Foster for leaning on Mills's neck. 10:10
02:44 * Ramos separates the fighters and sends them to their corners but the bell has not sounded yet to end the round. We're not sure what happened but Ramos is obviously confused. 10:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 * Freddie Mills going way too low with his punches and Ramos has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
0:24 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:44 Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Mills back on his heels! 2:4
0:44 Mills is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 2:4
01:02 Mills misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
01:09 Mills pushes Bob Foster away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:4
01:17 Foster pins Mills's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:4
01:22 Ramos separates the two... 2:4
01:32 Foster tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:4
01:34 Freddie Mills scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:4
01:49 Mills wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bob Foster's defense. 4:4
01:56 Mills takes a hard combination from Foster 4:8
01:56 Freddie Mills looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:8
02:06 Bob Foster pins Mills in the corner! 4:8
02:06 Foster scores with a piston-like jab. 4:11
02:19 Mills is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:11
02:31 Mills retreats into his own corner... 4:11
02:36 Foster lands a crushing uppercut! 4:15
02:36 And Mills's in big trouble now! 4:15
02:45 Mills moves into a neutral corner. 4:15
02:49 Foster leaves the jab just short. 4:15
02:56 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:15
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:15
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 5:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Foster is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Mills catches Foster coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:12 Foster looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:17 Mills is breathing heavily... 4:0
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:26 Foster frees himself from Mills's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:0
0:31 Mills has Foster trapped! 4:0
0:36 Mills misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:44 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
0:44 Mills lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:0
0:53 Foster plants a vicious hook under Mills's rib cage. 6:3
01:07 Mills works his way in and leans on Foster... 6:3
01:12 Now they break clean. 6:3
01:20 Foster is trapped in Mills's corner... 6:3
01:20 Mills gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 8:3
01:32 Mills doubles up to the body. He got Foster's attention with those shots. 11:3
01:46 Mills can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:3
01:58 Mills just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:7
01:58 Mills is suddenly in trouble! 11:7
02:11 Mills tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 11:7
02:20 Mills is holding on to Foster. He seems to be taking a breather. 11:7
02:25 Ramos has to separate the two... 11:7
02:34 Mills misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:7
02:44 Foster has Mills blocked in! 11:7
02:44 Foster moves in and scores with a quick jab. 11:9
02:48 Mills's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 11:9
03:00 Foster brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:9
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 11:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ramos motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:13 A hard jab to the stomach makes Mills gasp!! 0:3
0:18 Foster is starting to suck wind... 0:3
0:22 Mills got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dennie Mancini's instructions work. 0:3
0:29 Freddie Mills wings a big left hand at Foster but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:3
0:31 The two men close the distance between each other. Foster throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Mills clean and stops him in his tracks. 0:6
0:48 Freddie Mills continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:6
01:01 He lands a hard cross! 4:6
01:01 Foster was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:6
01:18 Mills looks to work the body, but Foster covers up nicely. 4:6
01:20 Not a lot on that hook to Mills's side, but it scored. 4:8
01:34 Foster does a great job of moving as Mills tries to work inside. 4:8
01:50 Mills misses with that combination. 4:8
02:02 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 4:8
02:07 Foster traps Mills in the corner! 4:8
02:07 Foster flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:10
02:25 Mills traps Foster's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ramos breaks it up. 4:10
02:34 Mills shoves Foster away. 4:10
02:38 The action is back at ring center. 4:10
02:38 Freddie Mills catches Foster with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:10
02:52 Foster misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:10
02:55 Mills plants a cross on Foster's rib cage. 8:10
03:00 Mills moves into the near right corner. 8:10
03:00 Foster fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Ramos to step in and break it up. 9:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:12 "Fearless Freddie" ties up Foster... 0:0
0:24 Ramos moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:24 Neither fighter has much left... 0:0
0:28 Whatever Abel Sanchez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foster has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:34 Foster holds his arms up in disgust as Mills holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:46 Referee Ramos has to separate the two... 0:0
0:51 Foster drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Mills. 0:3
01:05 Mills misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:3
01:12 Mills is staying at the center of the ring. 0:3
01:17 Mills traps Foster's gloves under his arms, forcing Ramos to break them up. 0:3
01:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:3
01:30 Mills has Foster pinned! 0:3
01:34 Mills tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bob Foster blocks it. 0:3
01:41 Foster just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mills with a sharp combination! 0:7
01:41 Mills is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:7
01:59 Mills fires and misses. 0:7
02:02 Foster doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Mills. 0:10
02:21 Foster is protecting the body nicely as Mills fails to score inside. 0:10
02:32 Foster drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 0:13
02:49 Foster lets his hands go inside, but Mills protects his body well. 0:13
02:51 A cross lands for Mills. Foster didn't see that one coming. 2:13
03:00 Foster backs into his own corner... 2:13
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 2:13
03:00 There's another round in the books. 2:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Mills is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 Freddie Mills is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:22 Mills tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:29 Foster lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:29 Mills is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:44 Mills lands a vicious hook! 4:4
0:44 Foster is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:59 Freddie Mills just landed a three punch combo! 8:4
0:59 Foster was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 8:4
01:17 Foster grabs Mills's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ramos has to force Foster to let go. 8:4
01:21 Foster uses his shoulder to force Mills out of the clinch. 8:4
01:26 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:4
01:36 Mills just can't find the range with that jab. 8:4
01:48 Foster picks off the jab thrown by Mills. 8:4
01:50 Foster lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Mills's defense. 8:7
02:06 Mills bores in determined to maul Bob Foster 8:7
02:15 Mills doesn't connect with the hook. 8:7
02:26 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Foster had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:7
02:34 Ramos is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 8:7
02:37 * Mills is being warned for a low blow. Ramos is letting the judges know. 10:7
03:00 Mills lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bob Foster. 10:7
03:00 Foster seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:7
03:00 Round 9 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:22 Foster slides into the corner... 0:0
0:26 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Freddie Mills. 0:0
0:29 Foster rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Mills. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 0:3
0:42 Mills is clinching... Bob Foster is trying to free his gloves... They are under Mills's arms... 0:3
0:47 Ramos is shouting at Freddie Mills to break! 0:3
0:51 Mills traps Foster in the corner! 0:3
0:56 Mills pins Foster's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:3
01:05 Referee Ramos separates the two... 0:3
01:09 Foster backs into the near right corner. 0:3
01:14 Mills shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bob Foster flush! 4:3
01:14 Mills sent Foster reeling with that punch! 4:3
01:24 The cross scores for Freddie Mills. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:3
01:40 Mills tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 6:3
01:43 That jab from Foster stopped Mills in his tracks. 6:6
01:56 Mills throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bob Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:6
01:58 Foster blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Mills and you could see him wince in pain. 6:9
02:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Mills! He snapped Foster's head straight back with that punch! 10:9
02:13 Mills has Foster in trouble after that punch! 10:9
02:27 Ramos has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mills locks up Foster's arms. 10:9
02:39 Mills finally lets go of Foster. 10:9
02:47 Foster has Mills trapped in the lower neutral corner... 10:9
02:52 Foster is clinching. Ramos better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:9
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 10:9
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 10:9
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 10:8
Fight Result
Billy Jordan has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Carol Castellano, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Bob Foster
Gerald Ritter, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Rocky Burke, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for...
...Bob Foster
The winner by majority decision is Bob Foster!
Score Cards
Carol Castellano Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 94
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 96
Rocky Burke Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 94
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 96
Gerald Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 95
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 27 30 30 27 27 28 27 27 30 30 283
Bob Foster 30 27 27 30 30 29 30 30 27 27 287
Statistics
Categories Freddie Mills Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.80 6.30
Hooks / Round 4.20 7.20
Crosses / Round 3.10 3.50
Combinations / Round 4.30 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 3.30
Punches Landed / Round 18.60 23.50
Punches Missed / Round 83.50 26.90
Punching Accuracy 18.2% 46.6%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 4
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
Freddie Mills vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Rafael Ramos, the bout will be scored by three judges: Carol Castellano (United States), Rocky Burke (United States) and Gerald Ritter (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, 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: Freddie Mills - Record: 2-6-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 5-2-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:16 Foster pummels Mills, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 0:4
0:16 That blast sent Freddie Mills reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:30 Foster fires a left hand that Mills takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:37 Mills connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:4
0:46 Mills lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Foster 4:4
0:59 Foster lands a nice cross but Mills turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:6
01:12 Mills works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:6
01:22 Great work to the body by Bob Foster as he scores with both hands. 4:9
01:36 And Foster tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Mills! 8:9
01:36 Foster appears to have been staggered by that punch... 8:9
01:45 Mills retreats into the lower right corner. 8:9
01:49 Foster really buried that punch into Mills's ribs. 8:14
01:49 Mills was stunned by that blow! 8:14
02:03 Foster just comes up short with the hook. 8:14
02:09 Foster lands a stinging jab. 8:16
02:09 Foster senses he has Mills in trouble and he is pouring it on! 8:16
02:18 Foster lands consecutive blows to Freddie Mills's midsection. 8:18
02:18 Foster picks up the pace sensing he can get Mills out of there! 8:18
02:27 Foster launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Mills's jaw. Foster is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 8:20
02:27 Bob Foster hurt Mills with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 8:20
02:40 Bob Foster is literally dancing circles around Mills this round. 8:20
02:45 Foster has Mills cornered! 8:20
02:45 Foster snakes the jab through Mills's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:22
02:45 Mills is in trouble. Foster needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 8:22
02:49 * The round is stopped by Ramos. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 8:22
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Dennie Mancini seemed to pump up Freddie Mills between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Foster ties up Mills. 0:0
0:23 Ramos separates them. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:40 Mills connects with a violent combination! 4:0
0:40 Foster was staggered by those punches... 4:0
0:54 Freddie Mills lands a wicked combination! 8:0
0:54 Foster took far too many hard shots from Mills in that flurry and he is hurt! 8:0
01:09 Mills lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 10:0
01:25 Mills misses with that punch. 10:0
01:27 Foster lands a rapier like jab to the head of Mills 10:2
01:39 Mills likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Foster's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 12:2
01:49 Freddie Mills feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 12:2
01:49 Mills lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 14:2
01:58 Mills doesn't have to look for Foster this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:2
02:07 Mills misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 14:2
02:10 Foster is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 14:4
02:18 As high as Foster is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Mills takes advantage of it. 14:4
02:25 Foster goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 14:7
02:41 Mills whiffs with the hook. 14:7
02:48 The action slows for the moment. 14:7
02:59 Mills fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 14:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Mills got some great advice from Dennie Mancini between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:08 Mills flicks a lead right to the head of Bob Foster. 2:0
0:18 Freddie Mills lands the lead cross. 4:0
0:32 Foster looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 4:0
0:38 Mills's jab is fast and accurate. 6:0
0:53 Foster is giving Mills a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:0
01:02 Mills suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 6:0
01:05 Not much steam behind Foster's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:2
01:17 Bob Foster slides into a neutral corner... 6:2
01:22 Mills misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:2
01:29 Foster drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:6
01:29 Mills is reeling.. 6:6
01:38 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:6
01:42 Mills's misses as Foster backpedals away. 6:6
01:45 That hook to the body from Foster had some power behind it. 6:9
01:54 Mills bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 8:9
02:10 Mills knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:9
02:19 Mills charges Foster trying to get inside 8:9
02:29 Foster is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Mills. 8:9
02:34 Freddie Mills has Foster trapped in the upper neutral corner... 8:9
02:38 Mills misses wildly with the Hook. 8:9
02:46 Freddie Mills scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:9
02:55 Foster is trapped in the corner... 10:9
03:00 Foster backs into a neutral corner. 10:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Foster swings...and misses. 0:0
0:13 Freddie Mills feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Foster's chin. 2:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:30 Mills just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:0
0:30 Foster was shaken by those blows! 6:0
0:46 Freddie Mills is pinned in his own corner... 6:0
0:46 Foster works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:2
0:57 Foster follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 6:5
01:16 Mills is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:5
01:24 That was a violent straight right by Mills! 10:5
01:24 Foster is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:5
01:40 Foster circles around the ring. 10:5
01:49 Foster is off target with that jab. 10:5
02:04 That hook by Foster jarred Mills! 10:10
02:04 Mills appears shaken by that punch! 10:10
02:26 Foster is holding... 10:10
02:35 * Ramos steps in and admonishes Foster for leaning on Mills's neck. 10:10
02:44 * Ramos separates the fighters and sends them to their corners but the bell has not sounded yet to end the round. We're not sure what happened but Ramos is obviously confused. 10:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 * Freddie Mills going way too low with his punches and Ramos has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
0:24 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:44 Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Mills back on his heels! 2:4
0:44 Mills is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 2:4
01:02 Mills misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
01:09 Mills pushes Bob Foster away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:4
01:17 Foster pins Mills's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:4
01:22 Ramos separates the two... 2:4
01:32 Foster tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:4
01:34 Freddie Mills scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:4
01:49 Mills wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bob Foster's defense. 4:4
01:56 Mills takes a hard combination from Foster 4:8
01:56 Freddie Mills looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:8
02:06 Bob Foster pins Mills in the corner! 4:8
02:06 Foster scores with a piston-like jab. 4:11
02:19 Mills is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:11
02:31 Mills retreats into his own corner... 4:11
02:36 Foster lands a crushing uppercut! 4:15
02:36 And Mills's in big trouble now! 4:15
02:45 Mills moves into a neutral corner. 4:15
02:49 Foster leaves the jab just short. 4:15
02:56 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:15
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:15
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 5:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Foster is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Mills catches Foster coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:12 Foster looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:17 Mills is breathing heavily... 4:0
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:26 Foster frees himself from Mills's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:0
0:31 Mills has Foster trapped! 4:0
0:36 Mills misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:44 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
0:44 Mills lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:0
0:53 Foster plants a vicious hook under Mills's rib cage. 6:3
01:07 Mills works his way in and leans on Foster... 6:3
01:12 Now they break clean. 6:3
01:20 Foster is trapped in Mills's corner... 6:3
01:20 Mills gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 8:3
01:32 Mills doubles up to the body. He got Foster's attention with those shots. 11:3
01:46 Mills can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:3
01:58 Mills just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:7
01:58 Mills is suddenly in trouble! 11:7
02:11 Mills tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 11:7
02:20 Mills is holding on to Foster. He seems to be taking a breather. 11:7
02:25 Ramos has to separate the two... 11:7
02:34 Mills misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:7
02:44 Foster has Mills blocked in! 11:7
02:44 Foster moves in and scores with a quick jab. 11:9
02:48 Mills's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 11:9
03:00 Foster brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:9
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 11:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ramos motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:13 A hard jab to the stomach makes Mills gasp!! 0:3
0:18 Foster is starting to suck wind... 0:3
0:22 Mills got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dennie Mancini's instructions work. 0:3
0:29 Freddie Mills wings a big left hand at Foster but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:3
0:31 The two men close the distance between each other. Foster throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Mills clean and stops him in his tracks. 0:6
0:48 Freddie Mills continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:6
01:01 He lands a hard cross! 4:6
01:01 Foster was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:6
01:18 Mills looks to work the body, but Foster covers up nicely. 4:6
01:20 Not a lot on that hook to Mills's side, but it scored. 4:8
01:34 Foster does a great job of moving as Mills tries to work inside. 4:8
01:50 Mills misses with that combination. 4:8
02:02 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 4:8
02:07 Foster traps Mills in the corner! 4:8
02:07 Foster flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:10
02:25 Mills traps Foster's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ramos breaks it up. 4:10
02:34 Mills shoves Foster away. 4:10
02:38 The action is back at ring center. 4:10
02:38 Freddie Mills catches Foster with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:10
02:52 Foster misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:10
02:55 Mills plants a cross on Foster's rib cage. 8:10
03:00 Mills moves into the near right corner. 8:10
03:00 Foster fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Ramos to step in and break it up. 9:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:12 "Fearless Freddie" ties up Foster... 0:0
0:24 Ramos moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:24 Neither fighter has much left... 0:0
0:28 Whatever Abel Sanchez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foster has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:34 Foster holds his arms up in disgust as Mills holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:46 Referee Ramos has to separate the two... 0:0
0:51 Foster drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Mills. 0:3
01:05 Mills misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:3
01:12 Mills is staying at the center of the ring. 0:3
01:17 Mills traps Foster's gloves under his arms, forcing Ramos to break them up. 0:3
01:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:3
01:30 Mills has Foster pinned! 0:3
01:34 Mills tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bob Foster blocks it. 0:3
01:41 Foster just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mills with a sharp combination! 0:7
01:41 Mills is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:7
01:59 Mills fires and misses. 0:7
02:02 Foster doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Mills. 0:10
02:21 Foster is protecting the body nicely as Mills fails to score inside. 0:10
02:32 Foster drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 0:13
02:49 Foster lets his hands go inside, but Mills protects his body well. 0:13
02:51 A cross lands for Mills. Foster didn't see that one coming. 2:13
03:00 Foster backs into his own corner... 2:13
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 2:13
03:00 There's another round in the books. 2:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Mills is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 Freddie Mills is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:22 Mills tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:29 Foster lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:29 Mills is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:44 Mills lands a vicious hook! 4:4
0:44 Foster is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:59 Freddie Mills just landed a three punch combo! 8:4
0:59 Foster was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 8:4
01:17 Foster grabs Mills's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ramos has to force Foster to let go. 8:4
01:21 Foster uses his shoulder to force Mills out of the clinch. 8:4
01:26 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:4
01:36 Mills just can't find the range with that jab. 8:4
01:48 Foster picks off the jab thrown by Mills. 8:4
01:50 Foster lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Mills's defense. 8:7
02:06 Mills bores in determined to maul Bob Foster 8:7
02:15 Mills doesn't connect with the hook. 8:7
02:26 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Foster had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:7
02:34 Ramos is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 8:7
02:37 * Mills is being warned for a low blow. Ramos is letting the judges know. 10:7
03:00 Mills lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bob Foster. 10:7
03:00 Foster seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:7
03:00 Round 9 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:22 Foster slides into the corner... 0:0
0:26 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Freddie Mills. 0:0
0:29 Foster rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Mills. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 0:3
0:42 Mills is clinching... Bob Foster is trying to free his gloves... They are under Mills's arms... 0:3
0:47 Ramos is shouting at Freddie Mills to break! 0:3
0:51 Mills traps Foster in the corner! 0:3
0:56 Mills pins Foster's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:3
01:05 Referee Ramos separates the two... 0:3
01:09 Foster backs into the near right corner. 0:3
01:14 Mills shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bob Foster flush! 4:3
01:14 Mills sent Foster reeling with that punch! 4:3
01:24 The cross scores for Freddie Mills. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:3
01:40 Mills tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 6:3
01:43 That jab from Foster stopped Mills in his tracks. 6:6
01:56 Mills throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bob Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:6
01:58 Foster blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Mills and you could see him wince in pain. 6:9
02:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Mills! He snapped Foster's head straight back with that punch! 10:9
02:13 Mills has Foster in trouble after that punch! 10:9
02:27 Ramos has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mills locks up Foster's arms. 10:9
02:39 Mills finally lets go of Foster. 10:9
02:47 Foster has Mills trapped in the lower neutral corner... 10:9
02:52 Foster is clinching. Ramos better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:9
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 10:9
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 10:9
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 10:8
Fight Result
Billy Jordan has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Carol Castellano, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Bob Foster
Gerald Ritter, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Rocky Burke, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for...
...Bob Foster
The winner by majority decision is Bob Foster!
Score Cards
Carol Castellano Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 94
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 96
Rocky Burke Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 94
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 96
Gerald Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 95
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 27 30 30 27 27 28 27 27 30 30 283
Bob Foster 30 27 27 30 30 29 30 30 27 27 287
Statistics
Categories Freddie Mills Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.80 6.30
Hooks / Round 4.20 7.20
Crosses / Round 3.10 3.50
Combinations / Round 4.30 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 3.30
Punches Landed / Round 18.60 23.50
Punches Missed / Round 83.50 26.90
Punching Accuracy 18.2% 46.6%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 4
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 10 fights 18-24 PrizeFighter finals & IBF belt
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Freddie Mills vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Rafael Ramos, the bout will be scored by three judges: Carol Castellano (United States), Rocky Burke (United States) and Gerald Ritter (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, 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: Freddie Mills - Record: 2-6-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 5-2-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:16 Foster pummels Mills, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 0:4
0:16 That blast sent Freddie Mills reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:30 Foster fires a left hand that Mills takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:37 Mills connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:4
0:46 Mills lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Foster 4:4
0:59 Foster lands a nice cross but Mills turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:6
01:12 Mills works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:6
01:22 Great work to the body by Bob Foster as he scores with both hands. 4:9
01:36 And Foster tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Mills! 8:9
01:36 Foster appears to have been staggered by that punch... 8:9
01:45 Mills retreats into the lower right corner. 8:9
01:49 Foster really buried that punch into Mills's ribs. 8:14
01:49 Mills was stunned by that blow! 8:14
02:03 Foster just comes up short with the hook. 8:14
02:09 Foster lands a stinging jab. 8:16
02:09 Foster senses he has Mills in trouble and he is pouring it on! 8:16
02:18 Foster lands consecutive blows to Freddie Mills's midsection. 8:18
02:18 Foster picks up the pace sensing he can get Mills out of there! 8:18
02:27 Foster launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Mills's jaw. Foster is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 8:20
02:27 Bob Foster hurt Mills with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 8:20
02:40 Bob Foster is literally dancing circles around Mills this round. 8:20
02:45 Foster has Mills cornered! 8:20
02:45 Foster snakes the jab through Mills's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:22
02:45 Mills is in trouble. Foster needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 8:22
02:49 * The round is stopped by Ramos. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 8:22
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Dennie Mancini seemed to pump up Freddie Mills between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Foster ties up Mills. 0:0
0:23 Ramos separates them. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:40 Mills connects with a violent combination! 4:0
0:40 Foster was staggered by those punches... 4:0
0:54 Freddie Mills lands a wicked combination! 8:0
0:54 Foster took far too many hard shots from Mills in that flurry and he is hurt! 8:0
01:09 Mills lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 10:0
01:25 Mills misses with that punch. 10:0
01:27 Foster lands a rapier like jab to the head of Mills 10:2
01:39 Mills likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Foster's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 12:2
01:49 Freddie Mills feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 12:2
01:49 Mills lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 14:2
01:58 Mills doesn't have to look for Foster this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:2
02:07 Mills misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 14:2
02:10 Foster is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 14:4
02:18 As high as Foster is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Mills takes advantage of it. 14:4
02:25 Foster goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 14:7
02:41 Mills whiffs with the hook. 14:7
02:48 The action slows for the moment. 14:7
02:59 Mills fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 14:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Mills got some great advice from Dennie Mancini between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:08 Mills flicks a lead right to the head of Bob Foster. 2:0
0:18 Freddie Mills lands the lead cross. 4:0
0:32 Foster looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 4:0
0:38 Mills's jab is fast and accurate. 6:0
0:53 Foster is giving Mills a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:0
01:02 Mills suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 6:0
01:05 Not much steam behind Foster's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:2
01:17 Bob Foster slides into a neutral corner... 6:2
01:22 Mills misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:2
01:29 Foster drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:6
01:29 Mills is reeling.. 6:6
01:38 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:6
01:42 Mills's misses as Foster backpedals away. 6:6
01:45 That hook to the body from Foster had some power behind it. 6:9
01:54 Mills bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 8:9
02:10 Mills knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:9
02:19 Mills charges Foster trying to get inside 8:9
02:29 Foster is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Mills. 8:9
02:34 Freddie Mills has Foster trapped in the upper neutral corner... 8:9
02:38 Mills misses wildly with the Hook. 8:9
02:46 Freddie Mills scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:9
02:55 Foster is trapped in the corner... 10:9
03:00 Foster backs into a neutral corner. 10:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Foster swings...and misses. 0:0
0:13 Freddie Mills feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Foster's chin. 2:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:30 Mills just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:0
0:30 Foster was shaken by those blows! 6:0
0:46 Freddie Mills is pinned in his own corner... 6:0
0:46 Foster works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:2
0:57 Foster follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 6:5
01:16 Mills is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:5
01:24 That was a violent straight right by Mills! 10:5
01:24 Foster is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:5
01:40 Foster circles around the ring. 10:5
01:49 Foster is off target with that jab. 10:5
02:04 That hook by Foster jarred Mills! 10:10
02:04 Mills appears shaken by that punch! 10:10
02:26 Foster is holding... 10:10
02:35 * Ramos steps in and admonishes Foster for leaning on Mills's neck. 10:10
02:44 * Ramos separates the fighters and sends them to their corners but the bell has not sounded yet to end the round. We're not sure what happened but Ramos is obviously confused. 10:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 * Freddie Mills going way too low with his punches and Ramos has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
0:24 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:44 Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Mills back on his heels! 2:4
0:44 Mills is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 2:4
01:02 Mills misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
01:09 Mills pushes Bob Foster away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:4
01:17 Foster pins Mills's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:4
01:22 Ramos separates the two... 2:4
01:32 Foster tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:4
01:34 Freddie Mills scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:4
01:49 Mills wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bob Foster's defense. 4:4
01:56 Mills takes a hard combination from Foster 4:8
01:56 Freddie Mills looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:8
02:06 Bob Foster pins Mills in the corner! 4:8
02:06 Foster scores with a piston-like jab. 4:11
02:19 Mills is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:11
02:31 Mills retreats into his own corner... 4:11
02:36 Foster lands a crushing uppercut! 4:15
02:36 And Mills's in big trouble now! 4:15
02:45 Mills moves into a neutral corner. 4:15
02:49 Foster leaves the jab just short. 4:15
02:56 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:15
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:15
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 5:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Foster is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Mills catches Foster coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:12 Foster looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:17 Mills is breathing heavily... 4:0
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:26 Foster frees himself from Mills's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:0
0:31 Mills has Foster trapped! 4:0
0:36 Mills misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:44 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
0:44 Mills lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:0
0:53 Foster plants a vicious hook under Mills's rib cage. 6:3
01:07 Mills works his way in and leans on Foster... 6:3
01:12 Now they break clean. 6:3
01:20 Foster is trapped in Mills's corner... 6:3
01:20 Mills gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 8:3
01:32 Mills doubles up to the body. He got Foster's attention with those shots. 11:3
01:46 Mills can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:3
01:58 Mills just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:7
01:58 Mills is suddenly in trouble! 11:7
02:11 Mills tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 11:7
02:20 Mills is holding on to Foster. He seems to be taking a breather. 11:7
02:25 Ramos has to separate the two... 11:7
02:34 Mills misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:7
02:44 Foster has Mills blocked in! 11:7
02:44 Foster moves in and scores with a quick jab. 11:9
02:48 Mills's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 11:9
03:00 Foster brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:9
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 11:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ramos motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:13 A hard jab to the stomach makes Mills gasp!! 0:3
0:18 Foster is starting to suck wind... 0:3
0:22 Mills got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dennie Mancini's instructions work. 0:3
0:29 Freddie Mills wings a big left hand at Foster but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:3
0:31 The two men close the distance between each other. Foster throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Mills clean and stops him in his tracks. 0:6
0:48 Freddie Mills continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:6
01:01 He lands a hard cross! 4:6
01:01 Foster was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:6
01:18 Mills looks to work the body, but Foster covers up nicely. 4:6
01:20 Not a lot on that hook to Mills's side, but it scored. 4:8
01:34 Foster does a great job of moving as Mills tries to work inside. 4:8
01:50 Mills misses with that combination. 4:8
02:02 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 4:8
02:07 Foster traps Mills in the corner! 4:8
02:07 Foster flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:10
02:25 Mills traps Foster's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ramos breaks it up. 4:10
02:34 Mills shoves Foster away. 4:10
02:38 The action is back at ring center. 4:10
02:38 Freddie Mills catches Foster with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:10
02:52 Foster misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:10
02:55 Mills plants a cross on Foster's rib cage. 8:10
03:00 Mills moves into the near right corner. 8:10
03:00 Foster fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Ramos to step in and break it up. 9:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:12 "Fearless Freddie" ties up Foster... 0:0
0:24 Ramos moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:24 Neither fighter has much left... 0:0
0:28 Whatever Abel Sanchez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foster has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:34 Foster holds his arms up in disgust as Mills holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:46 Referee Ramos has to separate the two... 0:0
0:51 Foster drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Mills. 0:3
01:05 Mills misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:3
01:12 Mills is staying at the center of the ring. 0:3
01:17 Mills traps Foster's gloves under his arms, forcing Ramos to break them up. 0:3
01:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:3
01:30 Mills has Foster pinned! 0:3
01:34 Mills tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bob Foster blocks it. 0:3
01:41 Foster just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mills with a sharp combination! 0:7
01:41 Mills is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:7
01:59 Mills fires and misses. 0:7
02:02 Foster doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Mills. 0:10
02:21 Foster is protecting the body nicely as Mills fails to score inside. 0:10
02:32 Foster drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 0:13
02:49 Foster lets his hands go inside, but Mills protects his body well. 0:13
02:51 A cross lands for Mills. Foster didn't see that one coming. 2:13
03:00 Foster backs into his own corner... 2:13
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 2:13
03:00 There's another round in the books. 2:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Mills is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 Freddie Mills is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:22 Mills tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:29 Foster lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:29 Mills is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:44 Mills lands a vicious hook! 4:4
0:44 Foster is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:59 Freddie Mills just landed a three punch combo! 8:4
0:59 Foster was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 8:4
01:17 Foster grabs Mills's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ramos has to force Foster to let go. 8:4
01:21 Foster uses his shoulder to force Mills out of the clinch. 8:4
01:26 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:4
01:36 Mills just can't find the range with that jab. 8:4
01:48 Foster picks off the jab thrown by Mills. 8:4
01:50 Foster lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Mills's defense. 8:7
02:06 Mills bores in determined to maul Bob Foster 8:7
02:15 Mills doesn't connect with the hook. 8:7
02:26 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Foster had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:7
02:34 Ramos is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 8:7
02:37 * Mills is being warned for a low blow. Ramos is letting the judges know. 10:7
03:00 Mills lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bob Foster. 10:7
03:00 Foster seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:7
03:00 Round 9 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:22 Foster slides into the corner... 0:0
0:26 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Freddie Mills. 0:0
0:29 Foster rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Mills. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 0:3
0:42 Mills is clinching... Bob Foster is trying to free his gloves... They are under Mills's arms... 0:3
0:47 Ramos is shouting at Freddie Mills to break! 0:3
0:51 Mills traps Foster in the corner! 0:3
0:56 Mills pins Foster's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:3
01:05 Referee Ramos separates the two... 0:3
01:09 Foster backs into the near right corner. 0:3
01:14 Mills shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bob Foster flush! 4:3
01:14 Mills sent Foster reeling with that punch! 4:3
01:24 The cross scores for Freddie Mills. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:3
01:40 Mills tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 6:3
01:43 That jab from Foster stopped Mills in his tracks. 6:6
01:56 Mills throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bob Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:6
01:58 Foster blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Mills and you could see him wince in pain. 6:9
02:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Mills! He snapped Foster's head straight back with that punch! 10:9
02:13 Mills has Foster in trouble after that punch! 10:9
02:27 Ramos has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mills locks up Foster's arms. 10:9
02:39 Mills finally lets go of Foster. 10:9
02:47 Foster has Mills trapped in the lower neutral corner... 10:9
02:52 Foster is clinching. Ramos better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:9
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 10:9
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 10:9
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 10:8
Fight Result
Billy Jordan has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Carol Castellano, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Bob Foster
Gerald Ritter, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Rocky Burke, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for...
...Bob Foster
The winner by majority decision is Bob Foster!
Score Cards
Carol Castellano Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 94
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 96
Rocky Burke Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 94
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 96
Gerald Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 95
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 27 30 30 27 27 28 27 27 30 30 283
Bob Foster 30 27 27 30 30 29 30 30 27 27 287
Statistics
Categories Freddie Mills Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.80 6.30
Hooks / Round 4.20 7.20
Crosses / Round 3.10 3.50
Combinations / Round 4.30 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 3.30
Punches Landed / Round 18.60 23.50
Punches Missed / Round 83.50 26.90
Punching Accuracy 18.2% 46.6%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 4
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
Freddie Mills vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Rafael Ramos, the bout will be scored by three judges: Carol Castellano (United States), Rocky Burke (United States) and Gerald Ritter (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, 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: Freddie Mills - Record: 2-6-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 5-2-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:16 Foster pummels Mills, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 0:4
0:16 That blast sent Freddie Mills reeling into the ropes! 0:4
0:30 Foster fires a left hand that Mills takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:37 Mills connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:4
0:46 Mills lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Foster 4:4
0:59 Foster lands a nice cross but Mills turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:6
01:12 Mills works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:6
01:22 Great work to the body by Bob Foster as he scores with both hands. 4:9
01:36 And Foster tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Mills! 8:9
01:36 Foster appears to have been staggered by that punch... 8:9
01:45 Mills retreats into the lower right corner. 8:9
01:49 Foster really buried that punch into Mills's ribs. 8:14
01:49 Mills was stunned by that blow! 8:14
02:03 Foster just comes up short with the hook. 8:14
02:09 Foster lands a stinging jab. 8:16
02:09 Foster senses he has Mills in trouble and he is pouring it on! 8:16
02:18 Foster lands consecutive blows to Freddie Mills's midsection. 8:18
02:18 Foster picks up the pace sensing he can get Mills out of there! 8:18
02:27 Foster launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Mills's jaw. Foster is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 8:20
02:27 Bob Foster hurt Mills with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 8:20
02:40 Bob Foster is literally dancing circles around Mills this round. 8:20
02:45 Foster has Mills cornered! 8:20
02:45 Foster snakes the jab through Mills's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:22
02:45 Mills is in trouble. Foster needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 8:22
02:49 * The round is stopped by Ramos. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 8:22
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Dennie Mancini seemed to pump up Freddie Mills between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Foster ties up Mills. 0:0
0:23 Ramos separates them. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:40 Mills connects with a violent combination! 4:0
0:40 Foster was staggered by those punches... 4:0
0:54 Freddie Mills lands a wicked combination! 8:0
0:54 Foster took far too many hard shots from Mills in that flurry and he is hurt! 8:0
01:09 Mills lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 10:0
01:25 Mills misses with that punch. 10:0
01:27 Foster lands a rapier like jab to the head of Mills 10:2
01:39 Mills likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Foster's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 12:2
01:49 Freddie Mills feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 12:2
01:49 Mills lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 14:2
01:58 Mills doesn't have to look for Foster this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:2
02:07 Mills misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 14:2
02:10 Foster is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 14:4
02:18 As high as Foster is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Mills takes advantage of it. 14:4
02:25 Foster goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 14:7
02:41 Mills whiffs with the hook. 14:7
02:48 The action slows for the moment. 14:7
02:59 Mills fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 14:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 14:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Mills got some great advice from Dennie Mancini between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:08 Mills flicks a lead right to the head of Bob Foster. 2:0
0:18 Freddie Mills lands the lead cross. 4:0
0:32 Foster looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 4:0
0:38 Mills's jab is fast and accurate. 6:0
0:53 Foster is giving Mills a lot of side-to-side movement. 6:0
01:02 Mills suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 6:0
01:05 Not much steam behind Foster's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:2
01:17 Bob Foster slides into a neutral corner... 6:2
01:22 Mills misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:2
01:29 Foster drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:6
01:29 Mills is reeling.. 6:6
01:38 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:6
01:42 Mills's misses as Foster backpedals away. 6:6
01:45 That hook to the body from Foster had some power behind it. 6:9
01:54 Mills bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 8:9
02:10 Mills knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:9
02:19 Mills charges Foster trying to get inside 8:9
02:29 Foster is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Mills. 8:9
02:34 Freddie Mills has Foster trapped in the upper neutral corner... 8:9
02:38 Mills misses wildly with the Hook. 8:9
02:46 Freddie Mills scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:9
02:55 Foster is trapped in the corner... 10:9
03:00 Foster backs into a neutral corner. 10:9
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Foster swings...and misses. 0:0
0:13 Freddie Mills feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Foster's chin. 2:0
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:30 Mills just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:0
0:30 Foster was shaken by those blows! 6:0
0:46 Freddie Mills is pinned in his own corner... 6:0
0:46 Foster works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:2
0:57 Foster follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 6:5
01:16 Mills is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:5
01:24 That was a violent straight right by Mills! 10:5
01:24 Foster is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:5
01:40 Foster circles around the ring. 10:5
01:49 Foster is off target with that jab. 10:5
02:04 That hook by Foster jarred Mills! 10:10
02:04 Mills appears shaken by that punch! 10:10
02:26 Foster is holding... 10:10
02:35 * Ramos steps in and admonishes Foster for leaning on Mills's neck. 10:10
02:44 * Ramos separates the fighters and sends them to their corners but the bell has not sounded yet to end the round. We're not sure what happened but Ramos is obviously confused. 10:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 * Freddie Mills going way too low with his punches and Ramos has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
0:24 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:44 Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Mills back on his heels! 2:4
0:44 Mills is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 2:4
01:02 Mills misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
01:09 Mills pushes Bob Foster away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:4
01:17 Foster pins Mills's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:4
01:22 Ramos separates the two... 2:4
01:32 Foster tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:4
01:34 Freddie Mills scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:4
01:49 Mills wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Bob Foster's defense. 4:4
01:56 Mills takes a hard combination from Foster 4:8
01:56 Freddie Mills looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:8
02:06 Bob Foster pins Mills in the corner! 4:8
02:06 Foster scores with a piston-like jab. 4:11
02:19 Mills is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:11
02:31 Mills retreats into his own corner... 4:11
02:36 Foster lands a crushing uppercut! 4:15
02:36 And Mills's in big trouble now! 4:15
02:45 Mills moves into a neutral corner. 4:15
02:49 Foster leaves the jab just short. 4:15
02:56 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:15
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:15
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 5:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Foster is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Mills catches Foster coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:12 Foster looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:17 Mills is breathing heavily... 4:0
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:26 Foster frees himself from Mills's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:0
0:31 Mills has Foster trapped! 4:0
0:36 Mills misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:44 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
0:44 Mills lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:0
0:53 Foster plants a vicious hook under Mills's rib cage. 6:3
01:07 Mills works his way in and leans on Foster... 6:3
01:12 Now they break clean. 6:3
01:20 Foster is trapped in Mills's corner... 6:3
01:20 Mills gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 8:3
01:32 Mills doubles up to the body. He got Foster's attention with those shots. 11:3
01:46 Mills can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:3
01:58 Mills just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:7
01:58 Mills is suddenly in trouble! 11:7
02:11 Mills tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 11:7
02:20 Mills is holding on to Foster. He seems to be taking a breather. 11:7
02:25 Ramos has to separate the two... 11:7
02:34 Mills misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:7
02:44 Foster has Mills blocked in! 11:7
02:44 Foster moves in and scores with a quick jab. 11:9
02:48 Mills's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 11:9
03:00 Foster brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:9
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 11:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ramos motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:13 A hard jab to the stomach makes Mills gasp!! 0:3
0:18 Foster is starting to suck wind... 0:3
0:22 Mills got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dennie Mancini's instructions work. 0:3
0:29 Freddie Mills wings a big left hand at Foster but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:3
0:31 The two men close the distance between each other. Foster throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Mills clean and stops him in his tracks. 0:6
0:48 Freddie Mills continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:6
01:01 He lands a hard cross! 4:6
01:01 Foster was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:6
01:18 Mills looks to work the body, but Foster covers up nicely. 4:6
01:20 Not a lot on that hook to Mills's side, but it scored. 4:8
01:34 Foster does a great job of moving as Mills tries to work inside. 4:8
01:50 Mills misses with that combination. 4:8
02:02 Foster is really fluid in his movement. 4:8
02:07 Foster traps Mills in the corner! 4:8
02:07 Foster flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:10
02:25 Mills traps Foster's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ramos breaks it up. 4:10
02:34 Mills shoves Foster away. 4:10
02:38 The action is back at ring center. 4:10
02:38 Freddie Mills catches Foster with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:10
02:52 Foster misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:10
02:55 Mills plants a cross on Foster's rib cage. 8:10
03:00 Mills moves into the near right corner. 8:10
03:00 Foster fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:10
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Ramos to step in and break it up. 9:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:12 "Fearless Freddie" ties up Foster... 0:0
0:24 Ramos moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:24 Neither fighter has much left... 0:0
0:28 Whatever Abel Sanchez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foster has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:34 Foster holds his arms up in disgust as Mills holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:46 Referee Ramos has to separate the two... 0:0
0:51 Foster drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Mills. 0:3
01:05 Mills misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:3
01:12 Mills is staying at the center of the ring. 0:3
01:17 Mills traps Foster's gloves under his arms, forcing Ramos to break them up. 0:3
01:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:3
01:30 Mills has Foster pinned! 0:3
01:34 Mills tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Bob Foster blocks it. 0:3
01:41 Foster just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mills with a sharp combination! 0:7
01:41 Mills is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:7
01:59 Mills fires and misses. 0:7
02:02 Foster doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Mills. 0:10
02:21 Foster is protecting the body nicely as Mills fails to score inside. 0:10
02:32 Foster drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 0:13
02:49 Foster lets his hands go inside, but Mills protects his body well. 0:13
02:51 A cross lands for Mills. Foster didn't see that one coming. 2:13
03:00 Foster backs into his own corner... 2:13
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 2:13
03:00 There's another round in the books. 2:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Mills is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 Freddie Mills is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:22 Mills tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:29 Foster lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:29 Mills is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:44 Mills lands a vicious hook! 4:4
0:44 Foster is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:59 Freddie Mills just landed a three punch combo! 8:4
0:59 Foster was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 8:4
01:17 Foster grabs Mills's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ramos has to force Foster to let go. 8:4
01:21 Foster uses his shoulder to force Mills out of the clinch. 8:4
01:26 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:4
01:36 Mills just can't find the range with that jab. 8:4
01:48 Foster picks off the jab thrown by Mills. 8:4
01:50 Foster lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Mills's defense. 8:7
02:06 Mills bores in determined to maul Bob Foster 8:7
02:15 Mills doesn't connect with the hook. 8:7
02:26 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Foster had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:7
02:34 Ramos is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 8:7
02:37 * Mills is being warned for a low blow. Ramos is letting the judges know. 10:7
03:00 Mills lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bob Foster. 10:7
03:00 Foster seems to have done enough to win this fight. 10:7
03:00 Round 9 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:22 Foster slides into the corner... 0:0
0:26 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Freddie Mills. 0:0
0:29 Foster rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Mills. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 0:3
0:42 Mills is clinching... Bob Foster is trying to free his gloves... They are under Mills's arms... 0:3
0:47 Ramos is shouting at Freddie Mills to break! 0:3
0:51 Mills traps Foster in the corner! 0:3
0:56 Mills pins Foster's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:3
01:05 Referee Ramos separates the two... 0:3
01:09 Foster backs into the near right corner. 0:3
01:14 Mills shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bob Foster flush! 4:3
01:14 Mills sent Foster reeling with that punch! 4:3
01:24 The cross scores for Freddie Mills. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:3
01:40 Mills tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 6:3
01:43 That jab from Foster stopped Mills in his tracks. 6:6
01:56 Mills throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bob Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:6
01:58 Foster blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Mills and you could see him wince in pain. 6:9
02:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Mills! He snapped Foster's head straight back with that punch! 10:9
02:13 Mills has Foster in trouble after that punch! 10:9
02:27 Ramos has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mills locks up Foster's arms. 10:9
02:39 Mills finally lets go of Foster. 10:9
02:47 Foster has Mills trapped in the lower neutral corner... 10:9
02:52 Foster is clinching. Ramos better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:9
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 10:9
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 10:9
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 10:8
Fight Result
Billy Jordan has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Carol Castellano, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Bob Foster
Gerald Ritter, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Rocky Burke, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for...
...Bob Foster
The winner by majority decision is Bob Foster!
Score Cards
Carol Castellano Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 94
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 96
Rocky Burke Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 94
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 96
Gerald Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 95
Bob Foster 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Freddie Mills 27 30 30 27 27 28 27 27 30 30 283
Bob Foster 30 27 27 30 30 29 30 30 27 27 287
Statistics
Categories Freddie Mills Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.80 6.30
Hooks / Round 4.20 7.20
Crosses / Round 3.10 3.50
Combinations / Round 4.30 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.20 3.30
Punches Landed / Round 18.60 23.50
Punches Missed / Round 83.50 26.90
Punching Accuracy 18.2% 46.6%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 4
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 10 fights 18-24 PrizeFighter finals & IBF belt
Co-Feature
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Sam Langford
Fight info: London Arena, London, England, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Mickey Vann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Wan-Soo Yuh (South Korea), Harold Lederman (United States) and Manfred Kuechler (Germany), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 3 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, 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: 6-3-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Sam Langford - Record: 7-3-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Ted Walker
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Langford. 0:0
0:17 Fitzsimmons put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:29 Fitzsimmons looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:41 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Fitzsimmons who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
01:05 Fitzsimmons pummels Sam Langford, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 6:0
01:05 Sam Langford is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 6:0
01:19 The quickness and footwork of Fitzsimmons is definitely keeping Langford off balance. 6:0
01:32 Langford fires a volley of punches but Fitzsimmons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:0
01:34 Fitzsimmons lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Langford on the end of that punch. 8:0
01:50 Langford scores with a stunning hook to the head. 8:3
01:59 A flurry of blows from Fitzsimmons lands to the body 10:3
02:13 Langford is circling his opponent. 10:3
02:26 Langford grabs Fitzsimmons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:3
02:31 Vann breaks them up... 10:3
02:43 Langford clinches... Fitzsimmons gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 10:3
02:52 Referee Vann separates the two... 10:3
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 12:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Fitzsimmons dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:20 Yank Durham was really animated in Langford's corner and Langford was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:26 Langford misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:40 Langford lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 0:0
0:46 Fitzsimmons drops the right hand flush on Langford's chin! 4:0
0:46 That punch has Langford staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 4:0
01:00 That was a violent straight right by Fitzsimmons! 8:0
01:00 Langford appears shaken by those punches! 8:0
01:09 As high as Langford is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Fitzsimmons takes advantage of it. 8:0
01:25 Langford scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:2
01:46 Langford is really fluid in his movement. 8:2
02:07 Fans call for more action as Langford ties up Fitzsimmons. Vann agrees with the fans and yells for Langford to quit playing games and fight. 8:2
02:12 Vann steps in and breaks it up. 8:2
02:22 Langford wraps his arms around Fitzsimmons. 8:2
02:26 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:2
02:35 Fitzsimmons is off target with that uppercut. 8:2
02:42 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the combination. 8:2
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:09 Langford scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Fitzsimmons. 0:3
0:18 Bill Gibson knows Fitzsimmons lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:3
0:23 Langford is holding... 0:3
0:28 The Referee breaks it up... 0:3
0:37 Langford works his way in and leans on Fitzsimmons... 0:3
0:42 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 0:3
0:55 Fitzsimmons picks off the hook by Langford. 0:3
01:05 Langford moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:5
01:22 There's a hard shot off the top of Fitzsimmons's head! 0:10
01:22 Fitzsimmons is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:10
01:39 Langford wraps up Fitzsimmons... Neither fighter will break... 0:10
01:44 Vann is shouting at Sam Langford to break! 0:10
01:53 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:10
01:58 Fitzsimmons pushes Langford away. 0:10
02:07 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:10
02:16 Vann has to break the clinch. 0:10
02:20 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:10
02:28 Fitzsimmons is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:10
02:49 Fitzsimmons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:10
02:58 Sam Langford comes in low. Fitzsimmons puts a headlock on him. Vann knocks Fitzsimmons's arm off Langford's head. 0:10
03:00 Vann has to break them apart. 0:10
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 3, the final round of the fight. 1:9
Fight Result
Let's go to Jim Fitzgerald for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Wan-Soo Yuh, South Korea scores the bout 29 to 28 for Sam Langford
Harold Lederman, United States scores the bout 29 to 28 for Bob Fitzsimmons
Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 29 to 28 for...
...Bob Fitzsimmons
The winner by split decision is Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Wan-Soo Yuh Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 9 28
Sam Langford 9 10 10 29
Harold Lederman Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 29
Sam Langford 9 10 9 28
Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 10 9 29
Sam Langford 9 9 10 28
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3
Bob Fitzsimmons 30 28 28 86
Sam Langford 27 29 29 85
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Sam Langford
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.67 1.33
Hooks / Round 2.00 1.33
Crosses / Round 3.00 2.67
Combinations / Round 1.33 2.33
Uppercuts / Round 2.67 2.33
Punches Landed / Round 11.67 10.00
Punches Missed / Round 26.00 35.33
Punching Accuracy 31.0% 22.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Sam Langford
Fight info: London Arena, London, England, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Mickey Vann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Wan-Soo Yuh (South Korea), Harold Lederman (United States) and Manfred Kuechler (Germany), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 3 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, 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: 6-3-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Sam Langford - Record: 7-3-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Ted Walker
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Langford. 0:0
0:17 Fitzsimmons put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 0:0
0:29 Fitzsimmons looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 0:0
0:41 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Fitzsimmons who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:0
01:05 Fitzsimmons pummels Sam Langford, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 6:0
01:05 Sam Langford is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 6:0
01:19 The quickness and footwork of Fitzsimmons is definitely keeping Langford off balance. 6:0
01:32 Langford fires a volley of punches but Fitzsimmons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:0
01:34 Fitzsimmons lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Langford on the end of that punch. 8:0
01:50 Langford scores with a stunning hook to the head. 8:3
01:59 A flurry of blows from Fitzsimmons lands to the body 10:3
02:13 Langford is circling his opponent. 10:3
02:26 Langford grabs Fitzsimmons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:3
02:31 Vann breaks them up... 10:3
02:43 Langford clinches... Fitzsimmons gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 10:3
02:52 Referee Vann separates the two... 10:3
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 12:2
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Fitzsimmons dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:20 Yank Durham was really animated in Langford's corner and Langford was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:26 Langford misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:40 Langford lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 0:0
0:46 Fitzsimmons drops the right hand flush on Langford's chin! 4:0
0:46 That punch has Langford staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 4:0
01:00 That was a violent straight right by Fitzsimmons! 8:0
01:00 Langford appears shaken by those punches! 8:0
01:09 As high as Langford is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Fitzsimmons takes advantage of it. 8:0
01:25 Langford scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:2
01:46 Langford is really fluid in his movement. 8:2
02:07 Fans call for more action as Langford ties up Fitzsimmons. Vann agrees with the fans and yells for Langford to quit playing games and fight. 8:2
02:12 Vann steps in and breaks it up. 8:2
02:22 Langford wraps his arms around Fitzsimmons. 8:2
02:26 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:2
02:35 Fitzsimmons is off target with that uppercut. 8:2
02:42 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:2
03:00 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the combination. 8:2
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:09 Langford scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Fitzsimmons. 0:3
0:18 Bill Gibson knows Fitzsimmons lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:3
0:23 Langford is holding... 0:3
0:28 The Referee breaks it up... 0:3
0:37 Langford works his way in and leans on Fitzsimmons... 0:3
0:42 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 0:3
0:55 Fitzsimmons picks off the hook by Langford. 0:3
01:05 Langford moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:5
01:22 There's a hard shot off the top of Fitzsimmons's head! 0:10
01:22 Fitzsimmons is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:10
01:39 Langford wraps up Fitzsimmons... Neither fighter will break... 0:10
01:44 Vann is shouting at Sam Langford to break! 0:10
01:53 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:10
01:58 Fitzsimmons pushes Langford away. 0:10
02:07 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:10
02:16 Vann has to break the clinch. 0:10
02:20 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:10
02:28 Fitzsimmons is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:10
02:49 Fitzsimmons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:10
02:58 Sam Langford comes in low. Fitzsimmons puts a headlock on him. Vann knocks Fitzsimmons's arm off Langford's head. 0:10
03:00 Vann has to break them apart. 0:10
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 3, the final round of the fight. 1:9
Fight Result
Let's go to Jim Fitzgerald for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Wan-Soo Yuh, South Korea scores the bout 29 to 28 for Sam Langford
Harold Lederman, United States scores the bout 29 to 28 for Bob Fitzsimmons
Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 29 to 28 for...
...Bob Fitzsimmons
The winner by split decision is Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Wan-Soo Yuh Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 9 28
Sam Langford 9 10 10 29
Harold Lederman Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 29
Sam Langford 9 10 9 28
Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 10 9 29
Sam Langford 9 9 10 28
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3
Bob Fitzsimmons 30 28 28 86
Sam Langford 27 29 29 85
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Sam Langford
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.67 1.33
Hooks / Round 2.00 1.33
Crosses / Round 3.00 2.67
Combinations / Round 1.33 2.33
Uppercuts / Round 2.67 2.33
Punches Landed / Round 11.67 10.00
Punches Missed / Round 26.00 35.33
Punching Accuracy 31.0% 22.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 10 fights 18-24 PrizeFighter finals & IBF belt
Main Event
Tommy Gibbons vs Michael Moorer
Fight info: Turning Stone Casino, Verona, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Joe Cortez, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Hess (United States), Kazumasa Kuwata (Japan) and Gary Kruse (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 8-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Michael Moorer - Record: 7-2-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Tony Rivera
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:25 Moorer lands a strong hook! 2:5
0:25 Gibbons is gasping for air!! 2:5
0:41 Moorer catches Gibbons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:9
0:41 Gibbons looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:9
0:55 Gibbons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:9
01:01 Moorer is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:9
01:14 Tommy Gibbons is holding on to Moorer. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:9
01:18 Cortez has to separate the two... 2:9
01:23 Gibbons lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Moorer on the end of that punch. 4:9
01:44 Moorer fires a shot, but it glances off Gibbons's shoulder. 4:9
01:47 Not much steam behind Gibbons's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:9
02:05 Gibbons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:9
02:28 Gibbons leaves the jab just short. 6:9
02:43 Gibbons connects with a violent uppercut! 10:9
02:43 That punch may have stunned Moorer momentarily. 10:9
02:59 Gibbons is literally dancing circles around Moorer this round. 10:9
03:00 Moorer ties up Gibbons... 10:9
03:00 Cortez moves them apart. 10:9
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gibbons and Moorer leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Moorer's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:24 Moorer looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Gibbons. 0:0
0:34 Gibbons looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
01:02 Gibbons just misses with a huge shot as Moorer chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
01:11 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
01:15 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 2:0
01:24 Gibbons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:4
01:24 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 2:4
01:38 Michael Moorer is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:4
01:40 Moorer ducks into an uppercut from Gibbons. 4:4
01:59 Gibbons cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moorer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:4
02:09 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:4
02:20 Gibbons just landed a three punch combo! 8:4
02:20 Moorer is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 8:4
02:38 Moorer said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 8:4
02:41 Moorer's jab connects to Gibbons's head 8:6
02:54 The cross scores for Gibbons. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:6
03:00 Moorer fires a lead right that Gibbons manages to avoid. 10:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 10:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:22 Moorer brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:27 Moorer got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Darkie Smith's instructions work. 0:0
0:32 Moorer misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:43 Cortez tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Moorer. 0:0
0:52 Cortez has to break them apart. 0:0
01:01 Gibbons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:0
01:06 Gibbons has Moorer trapped! 0:0
01:06 Gibbons misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
01:22 Tommy Gibbons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
01:22 Gibbons lands a flurry to the ribs of Moorer. 4:0
01:31 Moorer retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:35 Gibbons wings a big left hand at Moorer but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
01:42 Moorer pummels Gibbons, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 4:4
01:42 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 4:4
01:51 Gibbons delivers a cross to the nose of Moorer. 7:4
02:01 Michael "Double M" Moorer moves into the upper left corner. 7:4
02:05 Gibbons looks to work the body, but Moorer covers up nicely. 7:4
02:19 Moorer 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. 7:4
02:29 Gibbons backs into the left corner. 7:4
02:29 Moorer throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:6
02:42 Moorer has Gibbons blocked in! 7:6
02:46 Moorer fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:6
02:48 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Gibbons is slick enough to get away with it. 10:6
03:00 Moorer lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 10:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 11:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cortez motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:14 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:18 Michael Moorer tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Paddy Flood was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Tommy Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:25 Moorer has Gibbons pinned! 0:0
0:29 Moorer fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:32 Gibbons throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Moorer's jaw. 2:0
0:42 Moorer ends that flurry with a stiff left hand! 2:3
0:50 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:3
01:01 Gibbons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:3
01:08 Moorer dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gibbons back on his heels! 2:7
01:08 Gibbons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 2:7
01:24 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:7
01:30 Tommy Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 2:7
01:35 Michael Moorer throws a flurry of punches but Gibbons either blocks or slips them. 2:7
01:37 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:7
01:56 Cortez yells at the fighters to separate but Moorer and Gibbons are a tangle of arms. 4:7
02:08 Moorer finally lets go of Gibbons. 4:7
02:21 Moorer just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gibbons with a sharp combination! 4:11
02:21 Gibbons is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:11
02:38 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Gibbons can land a solid one. 6:11
02:49 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:11
03:00 Gibbons works free! He backs to ring center, with Moorer following. 8:11
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons got some great advice from Paddy Flood between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:08 Tommy Gibbons has Moorer trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 Gibbons is trying to put his punches together and he tags Moorer with a nice combination of punches. 2:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:21 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:0
0:21 Moorer is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:0
0:30 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:0
0:37 Gibbons fires and misses. 6:0
0:44 Moorer lands a strong cross! 6:4
0:44 Moorer sent Gibbons reeling with that punch! 6:4
01:04 Moorer is trying to free his gloves from under Gibbons's gloves. 6:4
01:08 Cortez separates them. 6:4
01:18 Moorer misses with that hook. 6:4
01:20 Gibbons goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:4
01:33 Tommy Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Moorer flush! 12:4
01:33 What a beautiful combination! Moorer might not survive this... 12:4
01:42 Gibbons scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 14:4
01:52 Moorer is pinned in his own corner... 14:4
01:57 Gibbons misses wildly with the hook. 14:4
01:59 Moorer cranks a hard cross to the body of Gibbons. 14:7
02:09 Moorer slides into the corner... 14:7
02:13 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moorer. 14:7
02:20 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:7
02:23 Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 16:7
02:35 Tommy Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 16:7
02:40 Moorer just comes up short with the hook. 16:7
02:47 Both men look to measure one another. 16:7
02:53 Gibbons's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 16:7
02:56 Gibbons sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 18:7
03:00 Moorer breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 5 ends. 18:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gibbons's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Moorer has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:09 Tommy Gibbons flicks a jab to Moorer's stomach 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
0:20 Moorer lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:2
0:33 Moorer feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 2:2
0:39 Gibbons throws the hook and connects. 4:2
01:08 Gibbons just can't find the range with that cross. 4:2
01:19 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:2
01:22 Gibbons has Michael Moorer cornered! 4:2
01:22 The fighters are throwing punches but Gibbons is being much more effective in this battle. 7:4
01:38 Look out! That was a straight right by Moorer! 7:8
01:38 That's the punch Moorer hoped to land! Gibbons looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 7:8
01:53 Gibbons smothers Moorer's attack as Moorer tries to get off some shots inside. 7:8
02:05 Moorer just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:8
02:05 Moorer is hurt! 11:8
02:21 Moorer is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 11:8
02:23 Moorer scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Gibbons in the throat. That has to be painful. 11:11
02:33 The action is at ring center. 11:11
02:37 Gibbons picks off the cross by Moorer. 11:11
02:39 Moorer tastes Gibbons's jab 13:11
02:51 Gibbons is blocked in his own corner... 13:11
02:56 Moorer misses with that punch. 13:11
03:00 He is off target with that hook. 13:11
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 13:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:11 Moorer swings...and misses. 0:0
0:14 The two men close the distance between each other. Gibbons throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Moorer clean and stops him in his tracks. 3:0
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 3:0
0:27 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Gibbons lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Moorer. 5:0
0:48 Moorer muscles his way inside. 5:0
0:58 Moorer tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gibbons. 5:0
01:07 Moorer's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 5:0
01:16 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
01:18 Moorer bangs the uppercut home. 5:2
01:32 Michael Moorer has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Tommy Gibbons. 5:2
01:41 Referee Cortez separates the two... 5:2
01:45 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:2
01:51 Moorer and Gibbons clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 5:2
01:58 Moorer doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 5:2
02:03 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 5:2
02:18 Moorer lands a solid uppercut! 5:6
02:18 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Gibbons is trying to hang on... 5:6
02:31 Gibbons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 7:6
02:47 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:6
02:54 Moorer lands a hard hook! 7:10
02:54 Moorer has Gibbons in trouble after that punch! 7:10
03:00 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Moorer ducks under it. 7:10
03:00 There's the bell. Gibbons wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 7:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Moorer with an uppercut. 2:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:17 Paddy Flood was extremely upbeat during the break with Gibbons providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:23 Gibbons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:33 Gibbons retreats into the right corner. 2:0
0:38 Michael Moorer and Tommy Gibbons are in a clinch, Cortez hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
0:42 Referee Cortez steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:52 Gibbons pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:0
01:00 Moorer is trapped in the corner... 2:0
01:04 Moorer picks off the jab thrown by Gibbons. 2:0
01:22 Michael Moorer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 2:0
01:34 Gibbons lands a hard hook! 6:0
01:34 Moorer is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:0
01:48 Moorer fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:0
01:54 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
02:03 Moorer has freed himself from Gibbons. They move quickly to ring center. 6:0
02:13 Michael Moorer scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 6:4
02:13 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 6:4
02:29 Michael Moorer just comes up short with the combination. 6:4
02:41 Gibbons usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Moorer tries vainly to score. 6:4
02:43 Gibbons lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:4
03:00 Moorer pins Gibbons in the corner! 8:4
03:00 You would think Tommy Gibbons had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Moorer looked trying to score there! 8:4
03:00 Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
03:00 Cortez motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 9:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:12 Tommy Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:16 Michael Moorer works his way in and leans on Tommy Gibbons. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Moorer put on a good show in his last fight but so far tonight his performance has been a bit flat. 0:0
0:33 Moorer can't score with short uppercut inside. Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:51 It's a sweet uppercut by Moorer! He snapped Gibbons's head straight back with that punch! 0:4
0:51 Gibbons was shaken by that blow! 0:4
01:05 Moorer is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
01:16 Moorer patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Gibbons little room to move. 0:4
01:26 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:4
01:34 Moorer cranks up the hook and connects to Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:9
01:34 Gibbons took far too many hard shots from Moorer in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:9
01:46 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:9
01:50 Moorer wraps up Gibbons. 0:9
01:59 Moorer shoves Gibbons away. 0:9
02:07 Gibbons traps Moorer in the corner! 0:9
02:11 Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:9
02:18 Moorer backs into a neutral corner. 0:9
02:23 Gibbons telegraphed that shot and Moorer ducks under it easily. 0:9
02:30 Moorer lands a vicious uppercut! 0:13
02:30 Gibbons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:13
02:50 Moorer misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:13
02:52 Gibbons scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 3:13
03:00 Moorer misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:13
03:00 There's another round in the books. 3:15
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons received a pep talk from Paddy Flood before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Moorer lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Tommy Gibbons is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:17 Moorer is fading... 0:4
0:17 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 0:4
0:41 Gibbons doubles up to the body, though Moorer seems unfazed. 2:4
0:58 Moorer is staying at the center of the ring. 2:4
01:02 Oh!!! Moorer unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:8
01:02 Gibbons is reeling after that shot! 2:8
01:16 Moorer is jockeying for position as he tries to force Tommy Gibbons back into the corner. 2:8
01:25 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Moorer's punches. 2:8
01:27 Gibbons scores with a quick hook to the head of Michael Moorer after Moorer missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:8
01:44 The fighters are tied up. Gibbons tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:8
01:53 Gibbons uses his shoulder to force Moorer out of the clinch. 4:8
02:02 Moorer throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:8
02:05 Gibbons gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:8
02:20 Moorer bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 6:11
02:33 That hook by Moorer jarred Gibbons! 6:15
02:33 Gibbons staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:15
02:38 A small mouse has formed under Gibbons's right eye. 6:15
02:50 Gibbons is clinching... Moorer is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gibbons's arms... 6:15
02:54 Cortez is shouting at Gibbons to break! 6:15
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 6:15
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Cortez to step in. 5:17
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Tommy Gibbons is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Moorer just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:4
0:10 Gibbons appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:15 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Gibbons. 0:4
0:19 Paddy Flood seemed to pump up Tommy Gibbons between rounds. 0:4
0:26 Gibbons is either lucky or has radar. Moorer's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
0:29 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:4
0:33 The sting is starting to go from Moorer's punches... 2:4
0:45 Michael Moorer lands a solid hook! 2:8
0:45 Gibbons looks shaken! 2:8
0:54 Not a lot on that hook to Gibbons's side, but it scored. 2:10
0:59 Tommy Gibbons's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 2:10
01:10 Gibbons has his arms wrapped around Moorer... Now they separate. 2:10
01:22 Cortez pries them apart. 2:10
01:36 Moorer traps Gibbons in the corner! 2:10
01:40 There's a straight right by Moorer! 2:14
01:40 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 2:14
01:49 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:14
01:54 Tommy Gibbons tries to muscle inside but Moorer clinches him. 2:14
02:03 Cortez steps in and breaks it up. 2:14
02:18 Gibbons grabs Michael Moorer again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:14
02:23 Referee Cortez has to separate the two... 2:14
02:32 Tommy Gibbons drives that short hook into Moorer's midsection! 6:14
02:32 Moorer is suddenly in trouble! 6:14
02:49 Michael Moorer is challenging Gibbons to fight him and quit clinching. 6:14
02:58 Gibbons and Moorer each take a step back. 6:14
03:00 It looks like Moorer has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:14
03:00 That ends Round 11... But the fighters are still punching! Now Cortez jumps between them. 5:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 12. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Great work to the body by Gibbons as he scores with both hands. 3:0
0:19 Gibbons has Michael Moorer pinned! 3:0
0:23 Gibbons is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 3:0
0:33 Gibbons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:0
0:44 Moorer misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 3:0
0:56 That punch actually went behind Moorer's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gibbons. 3:0
0:58 Moorer shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 3:2
01:10 Moorer is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:2
01:19 Gibbons lands a smashing hook! 8:2
01:19 Moorer is reeling.. 8:2
01:34 Gibbons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Michael Moorer's defense. 8:2
01:36 That was a reckless uppercut from Moorer but it still manages to score cleanly. 8:5
01:40 There appears to be increased swelling under Gibbons's right eye. 8:5
01:50 Gibbons whiffs with the uppercut. 8:5
01:52 Moorer scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 8:8
02:13 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:8
02:17 Moorer goes straight at Tommy Gibbons, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 8:8
02:22 Gibbons pushes Moorer away to give himself a little more space to work with. 8:8
02:31 Gibbons drops the right hand flush on Michael Moorer's chin! 12:8
02:31 Moorer is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 12:8
02:40 Gibbons lands a stinging jab. 14:8
02:49 Michael Moorer retreats into a neutral corner. 14:8
02:49 Moorer eats a jab from Gibbons 16:8
02:54 * There's now a huge mouse under the right eye of Moorer. 16:8
03:00 Gibbons is holding... 16:8
03:00 * Cortez is telling Gibbons to quit using the shoulder. 16:8
03:00 Moorer appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:8
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 17:9
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 13 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Gibbons's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Moorer is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moorer still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:14 The fighters are tangled up inside. Michael Moorer has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:2
0:26 Gibbons fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Moorer. He rocked him with that one. 3:2
0:39 Gibbons doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 5:2
0:44 The swelling under Moorer's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:2
0:49 Moorer is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:2
0:58 Moorer fires and misses. 5:2
01:05 Gibbons scores with a nice right cross. 7:2
01:14 Gibbons is trapped in Moorer's corner... 7:2
01:19 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Cortez is going to have to sort this out. 7:2
01:23 Cortez moves in to break the clinch. 7:2
01:36 The action is back at ring center. 7:2
01:40 Moorer fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:2
01:52 Tommy Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:2
01:57 Gibbons lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Moorer 9:2
02:06 Moorer slides into a neutral corner... 9:2
02:10 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Moorer fits. 9:2
02:25 Moorer looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 9:2
02:36 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:2
02:43 Moorer drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:6
02:43 Gibbons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:6
02:48 The swelling is increasing around Gibbons's right. 9:6
03:00 Moorer's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 9:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 13. 11:5
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons might have a slight edge going into this round but he can't coast. It's too close, at least unofficially. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gibbons's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Gibbons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:05 Moorer's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:06 Gibbons scores with several light punches to the head. 2:0
0:30 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Moorer tries to work inside. 2:0
0:42 Gibbons grabs Moorer. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:51 Cortez separates the two... 2:0
0:58 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 2:0
01:02 Gibbons tries to push Moorer back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 2:0
01:04 Tommy Gibbons lands two hard body shots that made Moorer grunt. 5:0
01:17 Moorer traps Gibbons in the corner! 5:0
01:22 Moorer really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 5:4
01:22 Gibbons was hurt by those blows! 5:4
01:36 Both fighters miss, now Moorer follows up with a solid hook to the body of Moorer! 5:7
01:41 Tommy Gibbons's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 14. 5:7
01:56 Moorer is keeping away from the ropes. 5:7
02:00 Moorer fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 5:7
02:16 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Moorer blocks it. 5:7
02:41 And Gibbons tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Moorer! 5:11
02:41 Gibbons looks stunned! 5:11
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:11
03:00 Cortez breaks them up... 5:11
03:00 And that ends Round number 14. 5:11
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Moorer's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 Moorer slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:09 Some good body work by Gibbons but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:26 Moorer doesn't connect with the jab. 2:0
0:39 Moorer works his way in and leans on Gibbons... 2:0
0:48 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
01:00 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Moorer tries to work inside. 2:0
01:12 Moorer wraps up Tommy Gibbons... Neither fighter will break... 2:0
01:21 Cortez has to break the clinch. 2:0
01:44 Moorer smothers Tommy Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 2:0
01:48 Cortez separates the two fighters. 2:0
01:57 Moorer fires and misses. 2:0
02:10 Tommy Gibbons ties up Michael Moorer. 2:0
02:19 Now they break clean. 2:0
02:23 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 2:0
02:34 Moorer looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:0
02:41 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 2:0
02:45 Moorer gets the cross through Gibbons's guard. 2:2
03:00 Gibbons clamps Moorer's arms to his side and holds on until Cortez breaks the hold. 2:2
03:00 Moorer pushes Gibbons away. 2:2
03:00 Moorer appears to have this fight under control. 2:2
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round ends. 1:2
Fight Result
Jimmy Lennon Jr. has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
David Hess, United States scores the bout 143 to 143 - even
Kazumasa Kuwata, Japan scores the bout 144 to 143 for Michael Moorer
Gary Kruse, United States scores the bout 145 to 142 for Tommy Gibbons
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 143
Michael Moorer 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 143
Kazumasa Kuwata Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 143
Michael Moorer 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 144
Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 145
Michael Moorer 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 30 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 27 27 28 30 30 27 28 431
Michael Moorer 27 27 27 30 27 30 30 29 30 30 29 27 27 30 29 429
Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Michael Moorer
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.53 3.87
Hooks / Round 3.33 2.87
Crosses / Round 3.60 3.40
Combinations / Round 4.40 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 2.87
Punches Landed / Round 20.20 16.20
Punches Missed / Round 50.53 72.60
Punching Accuracy 28.6% 18.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 11 / 10 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 6 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Tommy Gibbons vs Michael Moorer
Fight info: Turning Stone Casino, Verona, NY, United States, 2012-10-07, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Joe Cortez, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Hess (United States), Kazumasa Kuwata (Japan) and Gary Kruse (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 8-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Michael Moorer - Record: 7-2-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Tony Rivera
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:25 Moorer lands a strong hook! 2:5
0:25 Gibbons is gasping for air!! 2:5
0:41 Moorer catches Gibbons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:9
0:41 Gibbons looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:9
0:55 Gibbons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:9
01:01 Moorer is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:9
01:14 Tommy Gibbons is holding on to Moorer. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:9
01:18 Cortez has to separate the two... 2:9
01:23 Gibbons lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Moorer on the end of that punch. 4:9
01:44 Moorer fires a shot, but it glances off Gibbons's shoulder. 4:9
01:47 Not much steam behind Gibbons's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:9
02:05 Gibbons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:9
02:28 Gibbons leaves the jab just short. 6:9
02:43 Gibbons connects with a violent uppercut! 10:9
02:43 That punch may have stunned Moorer momentarily. 10:9
02:59 Gibbons is literally dancing circles around Moorer this round. 10:9
03:00 Moorer ties up Gibbons... 10:9
03:00 Cortez moves them apart. 10:9
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gibbons and Moorer leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Moorer's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:24 Moorer looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Gibbons. 0:0
0:34 Gibbons looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
01:02 Gibbons just misses with a huge shot as Moorer chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
01:11 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
01:15 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 2:0
01:24 Gibbons takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:4
01:24 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 2:4
01:38 Michael Moorer is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:4
01:40 Moorer ducks into an uppercut from Gibbons. 4:4
01:59 Gibbons cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moorer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:4
02:09 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:4
02:20 Gibbons just landed a three punch combo! 8:4
02:20 Moorer is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 8:4
02:38 Moorer said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 8:4
02:41 Moorer's jab connects to Gibbons's head 8:6
02:54 The cross scores for Gibbons. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:6
03:00 Moorer fires a lead right that Gibbons manages to avoid. 10:6
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 10:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:22 Moorer brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:27 Moorer got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Darkie Smith's instructions work. 0:0
0:32 Moorer misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:43 Cortez tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Moorer. 0:0
0:52 Cortez has to break them apart. 0:0
01:01 Gibbons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:0
01:06 Gibbons has Moorer trapped! 0:0
01:06 Gibbons misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
01:22 Tommy Gibbons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
01:22 Gibbons lands a flurry to the ribs of Moorer. 4:0
01:31 Moorer retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:35 Gibbons wings a big left hand at Moorer but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
01:42 Moorer pummels Gibbons, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 4:4
01:42 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 4:4
01:51 Gibbons delivers a cross to the nose of Moorer. 7:4
02:01 Michael "Double M" Moorer moves into the upper left corner. 7:4
02:05 Gibbons looks to work the body, but Moorer covers up nicely. 7:4
02:19 Moorer 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. 7:4
02:29 Gibbons backs into the left corner. 7:4
02:29 Moorer throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:6
02:42 Moorer has Gibbons blocked in! 7:6
02:46 Moorer fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:6
02:48 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Gibbons is slick enough to get away with it. 10:6
03:00 Moorer lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 10:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 11:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cortez motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:14 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:18 Michael Moorer tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Paddy Flood was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Tommy Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:25 Moorer has Gibbons pinned! 0:0
0:29 Moorer fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:32 Gibbons throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Moorer's jaw. 2:0
0:42 Moorer ends that flurry with a stiff left hand! 2:3
0:50 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:3
01:01 Gibbons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:3
01:08 Moorer dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gibbons back on his heels! 2:7
01:08 Gibbons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 2:7
01:24 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:7
01:30 Tommy Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 2:7
01:35 Michael Moorer throws a flurry of punches but Gibbons either blocks or slips them. 2:7
01:37 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:7
01:56 Cortez yells at the fighters to separate but Moorer and Gibbons are a tangle of arms. 4:7
02:08 Moorer finally lets go of Gibbons. 4:7
02:21 Moorer just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gibbons with a sharp combination! 4:11
02:21 Gibbons is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:11
02:38 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Gibbons can land a solid one. 6:11
02:49 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:11
03:00 Gibbons works free! He backs to ring center, with Moorer following. 8:11
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons got some great advice from Paddy Flood between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:08 Tommy Gibbons has Moorer trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 Gibbons is trying to put his punches together and he tags Moorer with a nice combination of punches. 2:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:21 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:0
0:21 Moorer is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:0
0:30 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:0
0:37 Gibbons fires and misses. 6:0
0:44 Moorer lands a strong cross! 6:4
0:44 Moorer sent Gibbons reeling with that punch! 6:4
01:04 Moorer is trying to free his gloves from under Gibbons's gloves. 6:4
01:08 Cortez separates them. 6:4
01:18 Moorer misses with that hook. 6:4
01:20 Gibbons goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:4
01:33 Tommy Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Moorer flush! 12:4
01:33 What a beautiful combination! Moorer might not survive this... 12:4
01:42 Gibbons scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 14:4
01:52 Moorer is pinned in his own corner... 14:4
01:57 Gibbons misses wildly with the hook. 14:4
01:59 Moorer cranks a hard cross to the body of Gibbons. 14:7
02:09 Moorer slides into the corner... 14:7
02:13 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moorer. 14:7
02:20 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:7
02:23 Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 16:7
02:35 Tommy Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 16:7
02:40 Moorer just comes up short with the hook. 16:7
02:47 Both men look to measure one another. 16:7
02:53 Gibbons's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 16:7
02:56 Gibbons sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 18:7
03:00 Moorer breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 5 ends. 18:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gibbons's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Darkie Smith said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Moorer has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:09 Tommy Gibbons flicks a jab to Moorer's stomach 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:0
0:20 Moorer lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:2
0:33 Moorer feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 2:2
0:39 Gibbons throws the hook and connects. 4:2
01:08 Gibbons just can't find the range with that cross. 4:2
01:19 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:2
01:22 Gibbons has Michael Moorer cornered! 4:2
01:22 The fighters are throwing punches but Gibbons is being much more effective in this battle. 7:4
01:38 Look out! That was a straight right by Moorer! 7:8
01:38 That's the punch Moorer hoped to land! Gibbons looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 7:8
01:53 Gibbons smothers Moorer's attack as Moorer tries to get off some shots inside. 7:8
02:05 Moorer just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:8
02:05 Moorer is hurt! 11:8
02:21 Moorer is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 11:8
02:23 Moorer scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Gibbons in the throat. That has to be painful. 11:11
02:33 The action is at ring center. 11:11
02:37 Gibbons picks off the cross by Moorer. 11:11
02:39 Moorer tastes Gibbons's jab 13:11
02:51 Gibbons is blocked in his own corner... 13:11
02:56 Moorer misses with that punch. 13:11
03:00 He is off target with that hook. 13:11
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 13:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:11 Moorer swings...and misses. 0:0
0:14 The two men close the distance between each other. Gibbons throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Moorer clean and stops him in his tracks. 3:0
0:18 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 3:0
0:27 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Gibbons lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Moorer. 5:0
0:48 Moorer muscles his way inside. 5:0
0:58 Moorer tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gibbons. 5:0
01:07 Moorer's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 5:0
01:16 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
01:18 Moorer bangs the uppercut home. 5:2
01:32 Michael Moorer has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Tommy Gibbons. 5:2
01:41 Referee Cortez separates the two... 5:2
01:45 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:2
01:51 Moorer and Gibbons clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 5:2
01:58 Moorer doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 5:2
02:03 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 5:2
02:18 Moorer lands a solid uppercut! 5:6
02:18 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Gibbons is trying to hang on... 5:6
02:31 Gibbons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 7:6
02:47 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:6
02:54 Moorer lands a hard hook! 7:10
02:54 Moorer has Gibbons in trouble after that punch! 7:10
03:00 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Moorer ducks under it. 7:10
03:00 There's the bell. Gibbons wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 7:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Moorer with an uppercut. 2:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:17 Paddy Flood was extremely upbeat during the break with Gibbons providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:23 Gibbons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:33 Gibbons retreats into the right corner. 2:0
0:38 Michael Moorer and Tommy Gibbons are in a clinch, Cortez hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
0:42 Referee Cortez steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:52 Gibbons pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:0
01:00 Moorer is trapped in the corner... 2:0
01:04 Moorer picks off the jab thrown by Gibbons. 2:0
01:22 Michael Moorer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 2:0
01:34 Gibbons lands a hard hook! 6:0
01:34 Moorer is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:0
01:48 Moorer fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:0
01:54 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
02:03 Moorer has freed himself from Gibbons. They move quickly to ring center. 6:0
02:13 Michael Moorer scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 6:4
02:13 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 6:4
02:29 Michael Moorer just comes up short with the combination. 6:4
02:41 Gibbons usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Moorer tries vainly to score. 6:4
02:43 Gibbons lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:4
03:00 Moorer pins Gibbons in the corner! 8:4
03:00 You would think Tommy Gibbons had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Moorer looked trying to score there! 8:4
03:00 Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
03:00 Cortez motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 9:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:12 Tommy Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:16 Michael Moorer works his way in and leans on Tommy Gibbons. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Moorer put on a good show in his last fight but so far tonight his performance has been a bit flat. 0:0
0:33 Moorer can't score with short uppercut inside. Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:51 It's a sweet uppercut by Moorer! He snapped Gibbons's head straight back with that punch! 0:4
0:51 Gibbons was shaken by that blow! 0:4
01:05 Moorer is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
01:16 Moorer patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Gibbons little room to move. 0:4
01:26 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:4
01:34 Moorer cranks up the hook and connects to Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:9
01:34 Gibbons took far too many hard shots from Moorer in that flurry and he is hurt! 0:9
01:46 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:9
01:50 Moorer wraps up Gibbons. 0:9
01:59 Moorer shoves Gibbons away. 0:9
02:07 Gibbons traps Moorer in the corner! 0:9
02:11 Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:9
02:18 Moorer backs into a neutral corner. 0:9
02:23 Gibbons telegraphed that shot and Moorer ducks under it easily. 0:9
02:30 Moorer lands a vicious uppercut! 0:13
02:30 Gibbons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:13
02:50 Moorer misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:13
02:52 Gibbons scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 3:13
03:00 Moorer misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:13
03:00 There's another round in the books. 3:15
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons received a pep talk from Paddy Flood before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Moorer lands a devastating uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Tommy Gibbons is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:17 Moorer is fading... 0:4
0:17 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 0:4
0:41 Gibbons doubles up to the body, though Moorer seems unfazed. 2:4
0:58 Moorer is staying at the center of the ring. 2:4
01:02 Oh!!! Moorer unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:8
01:02 Gibbons is reeling after that shot! 2:8
01:16 Moorer is jockeying for position as he tries to force Tommy Gibbons back into the corner. 2:8
01:25 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Moorer's punches. 2:8
01:27 Gibbons scores with a quick hook to the head of Michael Moorer after Moorer missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:8
01:44 The fighters are tied up. Gibbons tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:8
01:53 Gibbons uses his shoulder to force Moorer out of the clinch. 4:8
02:02 Moorer throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:8
02:05 Gibbons gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:8
02:20 Moorer bulls his way inside and drives home a cross to the body. 6:11
02:33 That hook by Moorer jarred Gibbons! 6:15
02:33 Gibbons staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:15
02:38 A small mouse has formed under Gibbons's right eye. 6:15
02:50 Gibbons is clinching... Moorer is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gibbons's arms... 6:15
02:54 Cortez is shouting at Gibbons to break! 6:15
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 6:15
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Cortez to step in. 5:17
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Tommy Gibbons is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:10 Moorer just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:4
0:10 Gibbons appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:15 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Gibbons. 0:4
0:19 Paddy Flood seemed to pump up Tommy Gibbons between rounds. 0:4
0:26 Gibbons is either lucky or has radar. Moorer's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
0:29 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:4
0:33 The sting is starting to go from Moorer's punches... 2:4
0:45 Michael Moorer lands a solid hook! 2:8
0:45 Gibbons looks shaken! 2:8
0:54 Not a lot on that hook to Gibbons's side, but it scored. 2:10
0:59 Tommy Gibbons's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 2:10
01:10 Gibbons has his arms wrapped around Moorer... Now they separate. 2:10
01:22 Cortez pries them apart. 2:10
01:36 Moorer traps Gibbons in the corner! 2:10
01:40 There's a straight right by Moorer! 2:14
01:40 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 2:14
01:49 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:14
01:54 Tommy Gibbons tries to muscle inside but Moorer clinches him. 2:14
02:03 Cortez steps in and breaks it up. 2:14
02:18 Gibbons grabs Michael Moorer again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:14
02:23 Referee Cortez has to separate the two... 2:14
02:32 Tommy Gibbons drives that short hook into Moorer's midsection! 6:14
02:32 Moorer is suddenly in trouble! 6:14
02:49 Michael Moorer is challenging Gibbons to fight him and quit clinching. 6:14
02:58 Gibbons and Moorer each take a step back. 6:14
03:00 It looks like Moorer has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:14
03:00 That ends Round 11... But the fighters are still punching! Now Cortez jumps between them. 5:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 12. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Great work to the body by Gibbons as he scores with both hands. 3:0
0:19 Gibbons has Michael Moorer pinned! 3:0
0:23 Gibbons is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 3:0
0:33 Gibbons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:0
0:44 Moorer misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 3:0
0:56 That punch actually went behind Moorer's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gibbons. 3:0
0:58 Moorer shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 3:2
01:10 Moorer is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:2
01:19 Gibbons lands a smashing hook! 8:2
01:19 Moorer is reeling.. 8:2
01:34 Gibbons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Michael Moorer's defense. 8:2
01:36 That was a reckless uppercut from Moorer but it still manages to score cleanly. 8:5
01:40 There appears to be increased swelling under Gibbons's right eye. 8:5
01:50 Gibbons whiffs with the uppercut. 8:5
01:52 Moorer scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 8:8
02:13 Both fighters move to ring center. 8:8
02:17 Moorer goes straight at Tommy Gibbons, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 8:8
02:22 Gibbons pushes Moorer away to give himself a little more space to work with. 8:8
02:31 Gibbons drops the right hand flush on Michael Moorer's chin! 12:8
02:31 Moorer is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 12:8
02:40 Gibbons lands a stinging jab. 14:8
02:49 Michael Moorer retreats into a neutral corner. 14:8
02:49 Moorer eats a jab from Gibbons 16:8
02:54 * There's now a huge mouse under the right eye of Moorer. 16:8
03:00 Gibbons is holding... 16:8
03:00 * Cortez is telling Gibbons to quit using the shoulder. 16:8
03:00 Moorer appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:8
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 17:9
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 13 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Gibbons's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Moorer is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moorer still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:14 The fighters are tangled up inside. Michael Moorer has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:2
0:26 Gibbons fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Moorer. He rocked him with that one. 3:2
0:39 Gibbons doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 5:2
0:44 The swelling under Moorer's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:2
0:49 Moorer is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:2
0:58 Moorer fires and misses. 5:2
01:05 Gibbons scores with a nice right cross. 7:2
01:14 Gibbons is trapped in Moorer's corner... 7:2
01:19 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Cortez is going to have to sort this out. 7:2
01:23 Cortez moves in to break the clinch. 7:2
01:36 The action is back at ring center. 7:2
01:40 Moorer fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:2
01:52 Tommy Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:2
01:57 Gibbons lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Moorer 9:2
02:06 Moorer slides into a neutral corner... 9:2
02:10 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Moorer fits. 9:2
02:25 Moorer looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 9:2
02:36 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:2
02:43 Moorer drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:6
02:43 Gibbons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:6
02:48 The swelling is increasing around Gibbons's right. 9:6
03:00 Moorer's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 9:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 13. 11:5
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons might have a slight edge going into this round but he can't coast. It's too close, at least unofficially. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gibbons's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Gibbons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:05 Moorer's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 The fighters are at ring center... 0:0
0:06 Gibbons scores with several light punches to the head. 2:0
0:30 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Moorer tries to work inside. 2:0
0:42 Gibbons grabs Moorer. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:51 Cortez separates the two... 2:0
0:58 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 2:0
01:02 Gibbons tries to push Moorer back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 2:0
01:04 Tommy Gibbons lands two hard body shots that made Moorer grunt. 5:0
01:17 Moorer traps Gibbons in the corner! 5:0
01:22 Moorer really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 5:4
01:22 Gibbons was hurt by those blows! 5:4
01:36 Both fighters miss, now Moorer follows up with a solid hook to the body of Moorer! 5:7
01:41 Tommy Gibbons's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 14. 5:7
01:56 Moorer is keeping away from the ropes. 5:7
02:00 Moorer fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 5:7
02:16 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Moorer blocks it. 5:7
02:41 And Gibbons tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Moorer! 5:11
02:41 Gibbons looks stunned! 5:11
03:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:11
03:00 Cortez breaks them up... 5:11
03:00 And that ends Round number 14. 5:11
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Moorer's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 Moorer slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:09 Some good body work by Gibbons but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:26 Moorer doesn't connect with the jab. 2:0
0:39 Moorer works his way in and leans on Gibbons... 2:0
0:48 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
01:00 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Moorer tries to work inside. 2:0
01:12 Moorer wraps up Tommy Gibbons... Neither fighter will break... 2:0
01:21 Cortez has to break the clinch. 2:0
01:44 Moorer smothers Tommy Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 2:0
01:48 Cortez separates the two fighters. 2:0
01:57 Moorer fires and misses. 2:0
02:10 Tommy Gibbons ties up Michael Moorer. 2:0
02:19 Now they break clean. 2:0
02:23 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 2:0
02:34 Moorer looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:0
02:41 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 2:0
02:45 Moorer gets the cross through Gibbons's guard. 2:2
03:00 Gibbons clamps Moorer's arms to his side and holds on until Cortez breaks the hold. 2:2
03:00 Moorer pushes Gibbons away. 2:2
03:00 Moorer appears to have this fight under control. 2:2
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round ends. 1:2
Fight Result
Jimmy Lennon Jr. has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
David Hess, United States scores the bout 143 to 143 - even
Kazumasa Kuwata, Japan scores the bout 144 to 143 for Michael Moorer
Gary Kruse, United States scores the bout 145 to 142 for Tommy Gibbons
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
David Hess Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 143
Michael Moorer 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 143
Kazumasa Kuwata Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 143
Michael Moorer 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 144
Gary Kruse Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 145
Michael Moorer 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 30 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 27 27 28 30 30 27 28 431
Michael Moorer 27 27 27 30 27 30 30 29 30 30 29 27 27 30 29 429
Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Michael Moorer
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.53 3.87
Hooks / Round 3.33 2.87
Crosses / Round 3.60 3.40
Combinations / Round 4.40 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 2.87
Punches Landed / Round 20.20 16.20
Punches Missed / Round 50.53 72.60
Punching Accuracy 28.6% 18.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 11 / 10 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 6 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 0
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