Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Dwight Qawi Joe Knight 1-1 1 UD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Harry Greb Freddie Mills 2-1 1 KO 10 10
Preliminary 2 Stanley Ketchel Kid Norfolk 3-2 1 SD 10 10
Support Bout Young Stribling James Braddock 5-2 1 UD 10 10
Co-Feature Gene Tunney Dariusz Michalczewski 1-1 1 UD 10 10
Main Event Tommy Gibbons Bernard Hopkins 1-1 1 UD 15 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW Season Week 11 13-18 & IBF belt
Re: LHW Season Week 11 13-18 & IBF belt
Opening Bout
Dwight Qawi vs Joe Knight
Fight info: Ector County Coliseum, Odessa, TX, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fred Ucci (United States), Louis Moret (United States) and Bill Recht (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: Dwight Qawi - Record: 6-4-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Joe Knight - Record: 3-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brendan Ingle - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Qawi does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Knight's punches in close. 0:0
0:17 Qawi fires a solid combination. 2:0
0:26 Qawi pushes Knight away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 5:0
0:42 Qawi is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:0
0:54 Qawi fires and misses. 5:0
01:01 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 5:0
01:09 Knight lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:2
01:26 Qawi's finds a home on Knight's jaw. 7:2
01:43 Joe Knight bangs a right cross off the face of Qawi. 7:4
01:55 Knight is motioning with his gloves for Qawi to bring it on, but Knight is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:4
02:04 Knight catches Qawi coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:8
02:04 Qawi was stunned by that blow! 7:8
02:16 Knight lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Qawi on the end of that punch. 7:10
02:29 Dwight Qawi tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:10
02:32 A cross to body by Knight gets through. 7:12
02:40 Qawi doesn't have to look for Knight this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:12
02:45 Qawi tastes Knight's jab 7:14
02:58 Qawi works free! He backs to ring center, with Knight following. 7:14
03:00 Qawi has Knight trapped! 7:14
03:00 Knight tries to muscle inside but Qawi clinches him. 7:14
03:00 Knight tries to get free... Here comes Russell to break them up... 7:14
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Qawi is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:20 Knight is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:24 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:29 Russell separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:41 Knight fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:0
0:49 Qawi has Knight pinned! 0:0
0:49 Upstairs and downstairs! Qawi lands two quick blows and then moves away from Knight's counters. 2:0
0:58 Knight throws the cross and scores to the head of Qawi. 2:2
0:58 Qawi reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 2:2
01:12 Knight just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:2
01:12 Knight is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:2
01:25 Qawi scores with a classic left-right combination. 9:2
01:38 Knight doubles up to the body. He got Qawi's attention with those shots. 9:5
01:51 Knight has Qawi trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 9:5
01:55 Joe Knight misses wildly with the hook. 9:5
02:07 Dwight Qawi fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:5
02:19 Russell yells at the fighters to separate but Dwight Qawi and Knight are a tangle of arms. 9:5
02:23 Russell separates the two... 9:5
02:33 Joe Knight clamps Dwight Qawi's arms to his side and holds on until Russell breaks the hold. 9:5
02:42 Knight and Dwight Qawi each take a step back. 9:5
02:52 Knight moves into a neutral corner. 9:5
02:57 Qawi lands a wicked combination! 13:5
02:57 Joe Knight is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:5
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 12:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Knight slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:24 Qawi looks to work the body, but Knight covers up nicely. 0:0
0:40 Qawi voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:54 Qawi is trying to put his punches together and he tags Knight with a nice combination of punches. 2:0
01:09 Knight brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
01:14 Knight tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
01:16 The cross scores for Qawi. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:0
01:30 Knight retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:30 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Knight and Qawi! 6:2
01:39 * Russell is telling Knight to watch using an open glove. 6:4
01:58 Both men look to measure one another. 6:4
02:06 Knight is holding... 6:4
02:11 Qawi works his way free! 6:4
02:15 Qawi steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:4
02:22 Qawi lands a stinging jab. 8:4
02:34 Knight fires a light jab to the stomach 8:6
02:52 Qawi cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Knight had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:6
03:00 Knight fires a lead right that Qawi manages to avoid. 8:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Qawi and Knight as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 9:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Gallagher was really animated in Knight's corner and Knight was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:09 Qawi throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Knight's jaw. 2:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:25 Knight traps Qawi's gloves under his arms, forcing Russell to break them up. 2:0
0:37 Referee Russell has to separate the two... 2:0
0:42 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:51 Knight moves into the upper corner. 2:0
0:51 Dwight Qawi misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:0
01:02 Knight pins Qawi in the corner! 4:0
01:02 Knight fires a short left cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 4:3
01:15 A straight cross from Dwight Qawi gets through Knight's guard. 6:3
01:30 Qawi lands a jab to Knight's midsection 8:3
01:46 Knight backs into a neutral corner. 8:3
01:46 Qawi gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:3
02:02 Qawi plods forward. 10:3
02:09 Knight fires a punch over the jab of Qawi and gets it in for points. 10:5
02:21 Knight pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 10:7
02:30 Joe Knight feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 10:7
02:39 Knight's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:7
02:47 Qawi just misses with a huge shot as Knight chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:7
02:55 Qawi sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 12:7
03:00 There's another round in the books. 13:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:08 Knight's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:10 Qawi buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 3:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:0
0:21 Qawi throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Knight. 6:0
0:35 Knight scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 6:4
0:35 Qawi is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:4
0:44 Joe Knight is trapped in his own corner... 6:4
0:49 Qawi misses with that cross. 6:4
0:51 Knight scores with the jab. 6:6
01:09 Dwight Qawi lands a crushing uppercut! 10:6
01:09 Knight was stunned by that blow! 10:6
01:18 Knight is keeping away from the ropes. 10:6
01:18 Knight scores with a solid hook to the head. 10:9
01:32 Qawi tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Knight. 10:9
01:34 Knight lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 10:11
01:51 Qawi is off target with that cross. 10:11
02:02 Not a lot on that hook to Qawi's side, but it scored. 10:13
02:14 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Qawi digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Knight. 12:13
02:30 Dwight Qawi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Knight. 12:13
02:32 Knight gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Qawi. 12:16
02:37 Qawi is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 12:16
02:42 Knight connects with a right-left combo. 12:18
02:51 Knight slides into the corner... 12:18
02:56 Qawi lands a solid uppercut! 16:18
02:56 Knight looks shaken! 16:18
03:00 There appears to be some minor swelling under Knight's left eye. 16:18
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 17:18
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Qawi looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Knight got some great advice from Brendan Ingle between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:13 Knight has his arms wrapped around Qawi... Now they separate. 0:0
0:17 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:30 Knight fires a left hand that Qawi takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:42 Knight fires and misses. 0:0
0:57 Qawi can't score with short uppercut inside. Knight got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
01:04 That flurry by Knight scored cleanly as Qawi looks to clinch. 0:3
01:13 The action is back at ring center. 0:3
01:13 Knight snakes the jab through Qawi's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:5
01:23 Knight lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 0:7
01:40 Knight throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Qawi but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:7
01:47 Qawi slips in a jab to the body 2:7
01:59 Qawi takes a left to the body. 2:9
02:11 Qawi is trapped in the corner... 2:9
02:16 Knight misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:9
02:18 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Qawi. 5:9
02:27 Qawi slides into a neutral corner... 5:9
02:27 Knight scores to the body with a jab 5:11
02:32 The swelling is increasing around Qawi's right. 5:11
02:37 Knight gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Qawi. 5:13
02:48 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Joe Knight lands the right hand. 5:15
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 5:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Knight received a pep talk from Brendan Ingle before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Qawi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:15 Knight is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:20 Dwight Qawi traps Knight in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Qawi whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:39 Qawi tries to drop the right hand over the top but Knight ducks under it. 0:0
0:42 Joe Knight has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 0:3
0:46 The swelling under Qawi's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:3
0:52 The action is at ring center. 0:3
0:56 Qawi is clinching... 0:3
01:01 Russell is shouting at Qawi to break! 0:3
01:11 Knight lets his hands go inside, but Qawi protects his body well. 0:3
01:14 Qawi likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Knight's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:3
01:27 Qawi has Knight cornered! 2:3
01:31 Qawi wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Knight's defense. 2:3
01:42 Dwight Qawi lands a hard hook! 6:3
01:42 Knight is clutching his side! 6:3
01:47 It doesn't look like Joe Knight has much left at all. 6:3
01:56 Joe Knight looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 6:3
01:59 Qawi pins Knight in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 9:3
02:03 That swelling under the left eye of Joe Knight is definitely getting worse. 9:3
02:12 Knight is protecting the body nicely as Qawi fails to score inside. 9:3
02:24 Qawi just comes up short with the uppercut. 9:3
02:36 Knight misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:3
02:38 A flurry of blows from Qawi lands to the body 11:3
02:52 Qawi forces his way inside. 11:3
03:00 Circling left, Qawi looks for an opening to fire a shot at Joe Knight. 11:3
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Qawi's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 13:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Jeff Fenech not only gave Qawi encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Knight. Now it's up to Qawi to implement it. 0:0
0:07 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:11 Qawi continues to follow Joe Knight about the ring. 0:0
0:20 Qawi doubles up to the body, though Knight seems unfazed. 2:0
0:24 Look for Qawi to start to target Knight's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:0
0:29 Qawi unleashes a fusilade of punches to Knight's head. 5:0
0:38 Qawi is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 7:0
0:52 Knight drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:4
0:52 Qawi is suddenly in trouble! 7:4
01:05 Qawi backs into the far corner. 7:4
01:09 Knight swings...and misses. 7:4
01:16 Qawi dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Knight back on his heels! 11:4
01:16 Knight takes a step back, obviously hurt! 11:4
01:21 The swelling around Knight's left eye is worsening. 11:4
01:28 Qawi throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 13:4
01:45 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 13:4
01:54 Qawi shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Knight flush! 17:4
01:54 Knight seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 17:4
02:10 Qawi tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 17:4
02:23 "Cairo Calamity" doesn't connect with the uppercut. 17:4
02:30 Dwight Qawi scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 19:4
02:40 Qawi lands consecutive blows to Knight's midsection. 21:4
02:44 Knight's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 21:4
02:49 Knight retreats into the right corner. 21:4
02:49 Qawi's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 23:4
02:58 Knight feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 23:6
03:00 The swelling under Dwight Qawi's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 23:6
03:00 Qawi appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:6
03:00 There's the bell. Qawi wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 25:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it's obvious that Knight is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Knight's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Qawi slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:07 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 2:2
0:11 Qawi is running out of gas... 2:2
0:16 Jeff Fenech was extremely upbeat during the break with Qawi providing some solid encouragement. 2:2
0:21 Knight is circling his opponent. 2:2
0:30 Joe Knight takes a hard combination from Qawi 6:2
0:30 Knight is reeling after that shot! 6:2
0:35 Knight is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 6:2
0:44 It's a sweet uppercut by Qawi! He snapped Knight's head straight back with that punch! 10:2
0:44 How is Knight standing after that? 10:2
0:58 Knight wings a big left hand at Qawi but the latter sidesteps the punch. 10:2
01:01 Qawi fires a jab to the body 12:2
01:15 Knight holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Qawi to score with a clean shot. 12:2
01:24 Qawi and Knight are in a clinch, Russell hollers at them to break and start fighting. 12:2
01:29 * Russell cautions Qawi for striking with his his shoulder. 12:2
01:50 Qawi misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:2
01:52 Knight gets off a jab to the solar plexus 12:4
01:57 Qawi's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 12:4
02:06 Qawi just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Knight with a sharp combination! 16:4
02:06 Knight seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 16:4
02:10 * There is swelling under the right eye of Knight it is clearly visible. 16:4
02:14 Joe Knight is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 16:4
02:23 Qawi holds his arms up in disgust as Joe Knight holds him around his waist. 16:4
02:35 Russell breaks them up... 16:4
02:48 Qawi lands a strong cross! 20:4
02:48 That's the punch Qawi hoped to land! Knight looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 20:4
03:00 Qawi seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:4
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 20:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Fenech seemed to pump up Qawi between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Knight is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Knight still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Qawi eats a right-left from Knight 0:2
0:17 Dwight Qawi goes to the body landing an uppercut. 2:2
0:26 Knight bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:4
0:31 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Qawi. 2:4
0:38 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:4
0:42 Knight lands a vicious uppercut! 2:8
0:42 Qawi's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:8
0:47 Both fighters look fatigued... 2:8
0:54 Qawi has Knight blocked in! 2:8
0:54 Qawi scores with a quick one-two to Knight's midsection 4:8
01:08 Knight is challenging Qawi to fight him and quit clinching. 4:8
01:12 Referee Russell separates the two... 4:8
01:17 The fighters are at close quarters now as Qawi lands a hook downstairs. 6:8
01:22 Knight's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:8
01:27 Qawi lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Knight. 9:8
01:41 Knight has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Qawi. 9:8
01:45 Russell steps in and breaks it up. 9:8
01:51 Qawi pins Knight in the corner! 9:8
01:55 Qawi is clinching. Russell better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 9:8
02:00 Russell separates the two... 9:8
02:04 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:8
02:12 There's a hard shot off the top of Knight's head! 13:8
02:12 Qawi has Knight in trouble after that punch! 13:8
02:21 Knight bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 13:10
02:35 That punch actually went behind Knight's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Qawi. 13:10
02:42 Knight traps Qawi in the corner! 13:10
02:46 Knight landed a sharp combination that rocked Qawi back on his heels! 13:14
02:46 Qawi is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 13:14
02:59 Both fighters move back to ring center. 13:14
03:00 Qawi doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 13:14
03:00 Qawi appears to have this fight under control. 13:14
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 10th and final round of this fight. 12:14
Fight Result
Let's go to Mark Beiro for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Fred Ucci, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
Louis Moret, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
Bill Recht, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Dwight Qawi!
Score Cards
Fred Ucci Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 96
Joe Knight 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Louis Moret Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 96
Joe Knight 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Bill Recht Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 96
Joe Knight 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 27 288
Joe Knight 30 27 27 27 30 30 27 27 27 30 282
Statistics
Categories Dwight Qawi Joe Knight
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.10 4.30
Hooks / Round 6.00 5.50
Crosses / Round 7.20 5.10
Combinations / Round 7.30 4.10
Uppercuts / Round 4.90 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 30.50 22.60
Punches Missed / Round 51.50 40.30
Punching Accuracy 37.2% 35.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Dwight Qawi vs Joe Knight
Fight info: Ector County Coliseum, Odessa, TX, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fred Ucci (United States), Louis Moret (United States) and Bill Recht (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: Dwight Qawi - Record: 6-4-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Joe Knight - Record: 3-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brendan Ingle - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Qawi does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Knight's punches in close. 0:0
0:17 Qawi fires a solid combination. 2:0
0:26 Qawi pushes Knight away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 5:0
0:42 Qawi is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:0
0:54 Qawi fires and misses. 5:0
01:01 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 5:0
01:09 Knight lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 5:2
01:26 Qawi's finds a home on Knight's jaw. 7:2
01:43 Joe Knight bangs a right cross off the face of Qawi. 7:4
01:55 Knight is motioning with his gloves for Qawi to bring it on, but Knight is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:4
02:04 Knight catches Qawi coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:8
02:04 Qawi was stunned by that blow! 7:8
02:16 Knight lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Qawi on the end of that punch. 7:10
02:29 Dwight Qawi tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:10
02:32 A cross to body by Knight gets through. 7:12
02:40 Qawi doesn't have to look for Knight this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:12
02:45 Qawi tastes Knight's jab 7:14
02:58 Qawi works free! He backs to ring center, with Knight following. 7:14
03:00 Qawi has Knight trapped! 7:14
03:00 Knight tries to muscle inside but Qawi clinches him. 7:14
03:00 Knight tries to get free... Here comes Russell to break them up... 7:14
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Qawi is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:20 Knight is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:24 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:29 Russell separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:41 Knight fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:0
0:49 Qawi has Knight pinned! 0:0
0:49 Upstairs and downstairs! Qawi lands two quick blows and then moves away from Knight's counters. 2:0
0:58 Knight throws the cross and scores to the head of Qawi. 2:2
0:58 Qawi reels backward from what might have been a head butt! 2:2
01:12 Knight just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:2
01:12 Knight is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:2
01:25 Qawi scores with a classic left-right combination. 9:2
01:38 Knight doubles up to the body. He got Qawi's attention with those shots. 9:5
01:51 Knight has Qawi trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 9:5
01:55 Joe Knight misses wildly with the hook. 9:5
02:07 Dwight Qawi fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:5
02:19 Russell yells at the fighters to separate but Dwight Qawi and Knight are a tangle of arms. 9:5
02:23 Russell separates the two... 9:5
02:33 Joe Knight clamps Dwight Qawi's arms to his side and holds on until Russell breaks the hold. 9:5
02:42 Knight and Dwight Qawi each take a step back. 9:5
02:52 Knight moves into a neutral corner. 9:5
02:57 Qawi lands a wicked combination! 13:5
02:57 Joe Knight is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:5
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 12:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Knight slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:24 Qawi looks to work the body, but Knight covers up nicely. 0:0
0:40 Qawi voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:54 Qawi is trying to put his punches together and he tags Knight with a nice combination of punches. 2:0
01:09 Knight brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
01:14 Knight tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
01:16 The cross scores for Qawi. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:0
01:30 Knight retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
01:30 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Knight and Qawi! 6:2
01:39 * Russell is telling Knight to watch using an open glove. 6:4
01:58 Both men look to measure one another. 6:4
02:06 Knight is holding... 6:4
02:11 Qawi works his way free! 6:4
02:15 Qawi steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:4
02:22 Qawi lands a stinging jab. 8:4
02:34 Knight fires a light jab to the stomach 8:6
02:52 Qawi cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Knight had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:6
03:00 Knight fires a lead right that Qawi manages to avoid. 8:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Qawi and Knight as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 9:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Gallagher was really animated in Knight's corner and Knight was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:09 Qawi throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Knight's jaw. 2:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:25 Knight traps Qawi's gloves under his arms, forcing Russell to break them up. 2:0
0:37 Referee Russell has to separate the two... 2:0
0:42 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:51 Knight moves into the upper corner. 2:0
0:51 Dwight Qawi misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:0
01:02 Knight pins Qawi in the corner! 4:0
01:02 Knight fires a short left cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 4:3
01:15 A straight cross from Dwight Qawi gets through Knight's guard. 6:3
01:30 Qawi lands a jab to Knight's midsection 8:3
01:46 Knight backs into a neutral corner. 8:3
01:46 Qawi gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:3
02:02 Qawi plods forward. 10:3
02:09 Knight fires a punch over the jab of Qawi and gets it in for points. 10:5
02:21 Knight pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 10:7
02:30 Joe Knight feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 10:7
02:39 Knight's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:7
02:47 Qawi just misses with a huge shot as Knight chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:7
02:55 Qawi sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 12:7
03:00 There's another round in the books. 13:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:08 Knight's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:10 Qawi buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 3:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:0
0:21 Qawi throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Knight. 6:0
0:35 Knight scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 6:4
0:35 Qawi is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:4
0:44 Joe Knight is trapped in his own corner... 6:4
0:49 Qawi misses with that cross. 6:4
0:51 Knight scores with the jab. 6:6
01:09 Dwight Qawi lands a crushing uppercut! 10:6
01:09 Knight was stunned by that blow! 10:6
01:18 Knight is keeping away from the ropes. 10:6
01:18 Knight scores with a solid hook to the head. 10:9
01:32 Qawi tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Knight. 10:9
01:34 Knight lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 10:11
01:51 Qawi is off target with that cross. 10:11
02:02 Not a lot on that hook to Qawi's side, but it scored. 10:13
02:14 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Qawi digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Knight. 12:13
02:30 Dwight Qawi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Knight. 12:13
02:32 Knight gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Qawi. 12:16
02:37 Qawi is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 12:16
02:42 Knight connects with a right-left combo. 12:18
02:51 Knight slides into the corner... 12:18
02:56 Qawi lands a solid uppercut! 16:18
02:56 Knight looks shaken! 16:18
03:00 There appears to be some minor swelling under Knight's left eye. 16:18
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 17:18
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Qawi looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Knight got some great advice from Brendan Ingle between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:13 Knight has his arms wrapped around Qawi... Now they separate. 0:0
0:17 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:30 Knight fires a left hand that Qawi takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:42 Knight fires and misses. 0:0
0:57 Qawi can't score with short uppercut inside. Knight got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
01:04 That flurry by Knight scored cleanly as Qawi looks to clinch. 0:3
01:13 The action is back at ring center. 0:3
01:13 Knight snakes the jab through Qawi's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:5
01:23 Knight lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 0:7
01:40 Knight throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Qawi but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:7
01:47 Qawi slips in a jab to the body 2:7
01:59 Qawi takes a left to the body. 2:9
02:11 Qawi is trapped in the corner... 2:9
02:16 Knight misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:9
02:18 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Qawi. 5:9
02:27 Qawi slides into a neutral corner... 5:9
02:27 Knight scores to the body with a jab 5:11
02:32 The swelling is increasing around Qawi's right. 5:11
02:37 Knight gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Qawi. 5:13
02:48 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Joe Knight lands the right hand. 5:15
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 5:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Knight received a pep talk from Brendan Ingle before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Qawi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:15 Knight is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:20 Dwight Qawi traps Knight in the corner! 0:0
0:25 Qawi whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:39 Qawi tries to drop the right hand over the top but Knight ducks under it. 0:0
0:42 Joe Knight has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 0:3
0:46 The swelling under Qawi's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:3
0:52 The action is at ring center. 0:3
0:56 Qawi is clinching... 0:3
01:01 Russell is shouting at Qawi to break! 0:3
01:11 Knight lets his hands go inside, but Qawi protects his body well. 0:3
01:14 Qawi likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Knight's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:3
01:27 Qawi has Knight cornered! 2:3
01:31 Qawi wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Knight's defense. 2:3
01:42 Dwight Qawi lands a hard hook! 6:3
01:42 Knight is clutching his side! 6:3
01:47 It doesn't look like Joe Knight has much left at all. 6:3
01:56 Joe Knight looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 6:3
01:59 Qawi pins Knight in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 9:3
02:03 That swelling under the left eye of Joe Knight is definitely getting worse. 9:3
02:12 Knight is protecting the body nicely as Qawi fails to score inside. 9:3
02:24 Qawi just comes up short with the uppercut. 9:3
02:36 Knight misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:3
02:38 A flurry of blows from Qawi lands to the body 11:3
02:52 Qawi forces his way inside. 11:3
03:00 Circling left, Qawi looks for an opening to fire a shot at Joe Knight. 11:3
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Qawi's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 13:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Jeff Fenech not only gave Qawi encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Knight. Now it's up to Qawi to implement it. 0:0
0:07 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:11 Qawi continues to follow Joe Knight about the ring. 0:0
0:20 Qawi doubles up to the body, though Knight seems unfazed. 2:0
0:24 Look for Qawi to start to target Knight's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:0
0:29 Qawi unleashes a fusilade of punches to Knight's head. 5:0
0:38 Qawi is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 7:0
0:52 Knight drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:4
0:52 Qawi is suddenly in trouble! 7:4
01:05 Qawi backs into the far corner. 7:4
01:09 Knight swings...and misses. 7:4
01:16 Qawi dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Knight back on his heels! 11:4
01:16 Knight takes a step back, obviously hurt! 11:4
01:21 The swelling around Knight's left eye is worsening. 11:4
01:28 Qawi throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 13:4
01:45 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 13:4
01:54 Qawi shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Knight flush! 17:4
01:54 Knight seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 17:4
02:10 Qawi tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 17:4
02:23 "Cairo Calamity" doesn't connect with the uppercut. 17:4
02:30 Dwight Qawi scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 19:4
02:40 Qawi lands consecutive blows to Knight's midsection. 21:4
02:44 Knight's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 21:4
02:49 Knight retreats into the right corner. 21:4
02:49 Qawi's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 23:4
02:58 Knight feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 23:6
03:00 The swelling under Dwight Qawi's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 23:6
03:00 Qawi appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 23:6
03:00 There's the bell. Qawi wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 25:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it's obvious that Knight is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Knight's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Qawi slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:07 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 2:2
0:11 Qawi is running out of gas... 2:2
0:16 Jeff Fenech was extremely upbeat during the break with Qawi providing some solid encouragement. 2:2
0:21 Knight is circling his opponent. 2:2
0:30 Joe Knight takes a hard combination from Qawi 6:2
0:30 Knight is reeling after that shot! 6:2
0:35 Knight is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 6:2
0:44 It's a sweet uppercut by Qawi! He snapped Knight's head straight back with that punch! 10:2
0:44 How is Knight standing after that? 10:2
0:58 Knight wings a big left hand at Qawi but the latter sidesteps the punch. 10:2
01:01 Qawi fires a jab to the body 12:2
01:15 Knight holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Qawi to score with a clean shot. 12:2
01:24 Qawi and Knight are in a clinch, Russell hollers at them to break and start fighting. 12:2
01:29 * Russell cautions Qawi for striking with his his shoulder. 12:2
01:50 Qawi misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:2
01:52 Knight gets off a jab to the solar plexus 12:4
01:57 Qawi's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 12:4
02:06 Qawi just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Knight with a sharp combination! 16:4
02:06 Knight seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 16:4
02:10 * There is swelling under the right eye of Knight it is clearly visible. 16:4
02:14 Joe Knight is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 16:4
02:23 Qawi holds his arms up in disgust as Joe Knight holds him around his waist. 16:4
02:35 Russell breaks them up... 16:4
02:48 Qawi lands a strong cross! 20:4
02:48 That's the punch Qawi hoped to land! Knight looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 20:4
03:00 Qawi seems to have done enough to win this fight. 20:4
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 20:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Fenech seemed to pump up Qawi between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Knight is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Knight still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Qawi eats a right-left from Knight 0:2
0:17 Dwight Qawi goes to the body landing an uppercut. 2:2
0:26 Knight bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:4
0:31 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Qawi. 2:4
0:38 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:4
0:42 Knight lands a vicious uppercut! 2:8
0:42 Qawi's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:8
0:47 Both fighters look fatigued... 2:8
0:54 Qawi has Knight blocked in! 2:8
0:54 Qawi scores with a quick one-two to Knight's midsection 4:8
01:08 Knight is challenging Qawi to fight him and quit clinching. 4:8
01:12 Referee Russell separates the two... 4:8
01:17 The fighters are at close quarters now as Qawi lands a hook downstairs. 6:8
01:22 Knight's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:8
01:27 Qawi lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Knight. 9:8
01:41 Knight has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Qawi. 9:8
01:45 Russell steps in and breaks it up. 9:8
01:51 Qawi pins Knight in the corner! 9:8
01:55 Qawi is clinching. Russell better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 9:8
02:00 Russell separates the two... 9:8
02:04 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:8
02:12 There's a hard shot off the top of Knight's head! 13:8
02:12 Qawi has Knight in trouble after that punch! 13:8
02:21 Knight bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 13:10
02:35 That punch actually went behind Knight's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Qawi. 13:10
02:42 Knight traps Qawi in the corner! 13:10
02:46 Knight landed a sharp combination that rocked Qawi back on his heels! 13:14
02:46 Qawi is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 13:14
02:59 Both fighters move back to ring center. 13:14
03:00 Qawi doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 13:14
03:00 Qawi appears to have this fight under control. 13:14
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 10th and final round of this fight. 12:14
Fight Result
Let's go to Mark Beiro for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Fred Ucci, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
Louis Moret, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
Bill Recht, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Dwight Qawi!
Score Cards
Fred Ucci Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 96
Joe Knight 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Louis Moret Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 96
Joe Knight 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Bill Recht Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 96
Joe Knight 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 27 288
Joe Knight 30 27 27 27 30 30 27 27 27 30 282
Statistics
Categories Dwight Qawi Joe Knight
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.10 4.30
Hooks / Round 6.00 5.50
Crosses / Round 7.20 5.10
Combinations / Round 7.30 4.10
Uppercuts / Round 4.90 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 30.50 22.60
Punches Missed / Round 51.50 40.30
Punching Accuracy 37.2% 35.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 11 13-18 & IBF belt
Preliminary 1
Harry Greb vs Freddie Mills
Fight info: Jarrells Gym, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Howard John Foster, the bout will be scored by three judges: Barry Druxman (United States), Richard Flaherty (United States) and John McCarthy (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: Harry Greb - Record: 6-3-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Florio - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Freddie Mills - Record: 2-7-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Jesse Reid - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:11 Greb leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:14 Mills lands two hard body shots that made Greb grunt. 0:3
0:31 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:3
0:33 Mills fires a solid combination. 0:5
0:42 Greb scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:5
01:03 Mills does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Greb's punches in close. 2:5
01:22 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
01:33 Mills misses wildly with the Hook. 2:5
01:36 Greb continues to pop the jab 4:5
01:54 * Harry Greb rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Mills and Mills tastes the canvas here in Round 1! 4:5
01:57 Foster stands over Freddie Mills and starts the count... 13:5
01:57 1... 13:5
01:58 2... 13:5
01:59 3... 13:5
02:00 4... 13:5
02:01 5... 13:5
02:02 Mills tries to clear his head as Foster reaches the count of 6. 13:5
02:03 7... 13:5
02:04 8... 13:5
02:04 * Mills is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 13:5
02:04 The fight will go on as Foster deems Freddie Mills is fit to conitnue. 13:5
02:04 Harry Greb stunned Freddie Mills. Greb knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 13:5
02:13 A flurry of blows from Greb lands to the body 15:5
02:13 Greb stunned Mills with that last shot and Greb's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 15:5
02:22 Greb lets a quick hook go, catching Mills moving in. 17:5
02:22 Harry Greb has Mills hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 17:5
02:39 Mills moves into a neutral corner. 17:5
02:39 Greb connects with an uppercut to the head of Mills. 19:5
02:39 Mills is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Harry Greb looks to end it! 19:5
02:52 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 19:5
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 20:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Jesse Reid knows Mills lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 * Greb going way too low with his punches and Foster has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
0:24 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
0:24 Greb tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:0
0:48 Greb fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:0
01:04 Greb moves into the upper left corner. 6:0
01:09 Freddie Mills telegraphed that shot and Greb ducks under it easily. 6:0
01:11 Greb pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:0
01:20 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 8:0
01:20 Harry Greb fires a punch over the jab of Mills and gets it in for points. 10:0
01:25 Freddie Mills seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 10:0
01:32 Greb scores with a quick one-two to Mills's midsection 12:0
01:49 Greb's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 12:0
01:57 Mills tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 12:0
02:12 Mills misses with that cross. 12:0
02:20 Greb drives the hook home. 15:0
02:29 Greb launches a strong uppercut that connects to Mills's jaw. 18:0
02:43 Harry Greb is clinching... 18:0
02:52 Foster steps in and breaks it up. 18:0
03:00 Greb usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Mills tries vainly to score. 18:0
03:00 The Referee has to get between Greb and Mills as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 18:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:16 Greb is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 0:0
0:20 Foster separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:24 Danny Florio was extremely upbeat during the break with Greb providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:26 Greb scores with consecutive blows to the body of Mills. 2:0
0:46 Greb tries to muscle inside but Mills clinches him. 2:0
0:55 Foster separates them. 2:0
01:04 Greb feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Mills's chin. 4:0
01:17 Mills scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:2
01:36 Greb ties up Mills... 4:2
01:48 Foster has to break the clinch. 4:2
01:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:56 Greb is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
01:58 Greb has Mills trapped! 4:2
01:58 Greb shoots the jab into the chest of Mills. 6:2
02:12 Mills is protecting the body nicely as Greb fails to score inside. 6:2
02:18 Mills 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. 6:2
02:21 Greb doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Mills. 9:2
02:36 Greb lands a jab to the midsection 11:2
02:41 * The round is stopped by Foster. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 11:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mills looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jesse Reid was really animated in Mills's corner and Freddie Mills was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 Mills is off target with that combination. 0:0
0:14 Greb gets in a hook to the body of Mills. 2:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:22 Mills was hearing it from Jesse Reid between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 2:0
0:27 Mills tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Greb blocks it. 2:0
0:29 Greb bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:0
0:42 Greb traps Mills in the corner! 4:0
0:46 Greb is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Mills a decent target to shoot for. 4:0
0:53 Greb has Mills blocked in! 4:0
0:53 Greb scores with several light punches to the head. 6:0
01:07 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:11 Greb's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:0
01:25 Mills has freed himself from Harry Greb. They move quickly to ring center. 8:0
01:30 Mills slides into the corner... 8:0
01:30 * Foster steps in and admonishes Greb for hitting below the belt. 10:0
01:30 * Foster is stopping the action and is going to take a point away from Greb! 10:0
01:43 Greb bangs a right cross off the face of Mills. 12:0
01:58 Mills lets his hands go inside, but Greb protects his body well. 12:0
02:01 Harry Greb misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 14:0
02:12 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 14:0
02:17 Mills is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Greb can't throw punches, I guess. 14:0
02:26 Foster pries them apart. 14:0
02:34 Mills gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Greb. 14:2
02:48 Mills cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Greb had his elbows tucked in nicely. 14:2
02:51 Mills eats a jab from Greb 16:2
03:00 Greb is forced into his own corner... 16:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 17:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:15 Freddie Mills just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:17 Greb doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:0
0:26 Greb backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:26 Mills's jab is landing with some authority. 2:3
0:40 Greb lands a hard cross! 6:3
0:40 Mills is gasping for air!! 6:3
0:50 Mills lands a lead right to the midsection. 6:6
01:06 Greb frees himself from Mills's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:6
01:17 Mills has Greb trapped in the upper neutral corner... 6:6
01:22 Mills lands a wicked combination! 6:10
01:22 Greb is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 6:10
01:30 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:10
01:37 Mills throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:12
01:46 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Greb had the edge. 9:14
01:59 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Mills lands a short uppercut to the chin of Greb. 9:16
02:08 Greb retreats into the far left corner. 9:16
02:08 Mills rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 9:18
02:22 Harry Greb is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Freddie Mills. 9:18
02:31 Foster is shouting at Greb to break! 9:18
02:42 Harry Greb backs into the upper corner. 9:18
02:42 Mills throws the hook and connects. 9:20
02:59 Mills plods forward. 9:20
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 10:21
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Greb pins Freddie Mills in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Greb throws the cross and scores to the head of Mills. 2:0
0:12 Mills is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 2:0
0:17 Mills is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:20 Mills works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:2
0:33 Greb scores with a glancing cross. 4:2
0:47 Greb leans on the ropes and motions for Freddie Mills to come in. 4:2
0:52 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Greb blasts home a hook. 6:2
01:01 Greb lands a hook to the ribs. 8:2
01:14 Mills throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 8:4
01:26 Greb lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Freddie Mills's midsection. 10:4
01:39 Mills takes a heavy hook downstairs. 14:4
01:39 Freddie Mills looks shaken! 14:4
01:49 Greb has Mills cornered! 14:4
01:53 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 14:4
02:02 Greb uses his shoulder to force Freddie Mills out of the clinch. 14:4
02:07 Greb goes downstairs with a right cross. 16:4
02:21 That was a violent straight right by Mills! 16:8
02:21 Greb is clutching his side! 16:8
02:38 Mills just comes up short with the combination. 16:8
02:41 Harry Greb lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 18:8
02:54 Greb ties up Freddie Mills. Why would he want to clinch now? 18:8
03:00 Foster has to break them apart. 18:8
03:00 Greb appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:8
03:00 Foster motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 18:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mills didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:09 Greb lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:0
0:26 Greb is laying all over Mills and forces him down to the canvas. No punch - No knockdown and Harry Greb is admonished by Foster for his actions. 2:0
0:39 Greb bores in determined to maul Freddie Mills 2:0
0:43 Mills slides into his own corner... 2:0
0:43 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Greb who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:0
0:43 Mills was stopped cold by that punch! Greb has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 4:0
0:52 Freddie Mills eats a left-right from Greb 6:0
0:52 Greb has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 6:0
01:00 Greb has Mills pinned! 6:0
01:05 Greb keeps looking to get inside on Mills 6:0
01:09 Some good body work by Greb but not much on those punches. 8:0
01:09 Greb wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 8:0
01:18 Greb flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 10:0
01:18 Greb must sense that he's got Mills just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 10:0
01:31 Greb charges in but Mills avoids the rush. 10:0
01:36 Greb throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Mills's jaw. 12:0
01:45 Greb scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 14:0
01:45 * That last shot stunned Mills and it looks like Greb is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Mills is now bleeding. 16:0
01:45 There's blood coming from somewhere but no obvious cut can be seen on the face of Mills. It's apparently on the inside of his mouth and there's a lot of it. 16:0
01:45 * More than once this round, it has appeared as if the referee has thought about stepping between the fighters due to the increased bleeding from at least one cut on Mills's face. Now the third man in the ring is doing just that, as we get a stoppage in the action while the referee leads Mills toward the ringside doctor for a quick consultation. In Mills's favor, the bleeding isn't flowing into either of his eyes. 16:0
01:45 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Mills to stand and motioning for Greb to back up a little. Now Foster is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 7. 16:0
01:55 Mills snakes the jab through Greb's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 16:2
02:09 Mills misses wildly with the hook. 16:2
02:16 Greb retreats into a neutral corner. 16:2
02:20 Mills moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Greb. 16:2
02:28 Greb dips and connects with a hook to the side of Freddie Mills's head. 18:2
02:36 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 18:2
02:44 Mills slides along the far ropes. 18:2
02:58 Greb misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 18:2
03:00 It looks like Greb has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:2
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 7, forcing Foster to step in. 20:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Greb got some great advice from Danny Florio between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:07 The cut inside the mouth suffered by Mills has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 Harry Greb slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Mills is holding Greb tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:17 Referee Foster has to separate the two... 0:0
0:30 Mills looks to work the body, but Harry Greb covers up nicely. 0:0
0:41 Greb throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mills but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:48 Mills shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Greb flush! 0:4
0:48 Mills just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:4
01:02 There's a hard shot off the top of Greb's head! 0:8
01:02 Greb seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:8
01:16 Greb is holding on to Mills. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:8
01:20 * The referee is cautioning Freddie Mills about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Foster isn't going to let it happen. 0:8
01:34 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:8
01:36 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:8
01:36 Greb likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Mills's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:8
01:36 Mills tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 2:8
01:53 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Mills's defense. 2:8
02:00 Freddie Mills wings a big left hand at Greb but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:8
02:02 Greb lands a stinging jab. 4:8
02:11 Greb traps Mills in the corner! 4:8
02:11 Greb doubles up to the body, though Mills seems unfazed. 6:8
02:23 Greb rips a hook to the body. 8:8
02:32 Greb doesn't have to look for Mills this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:8
02:35 Greb has Mills trapped! 8:8
02:39 Greb just landed a devastating three punch combo! 13:8
02:39 Mills is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:8
02:49 The action is at ring center. 13:8
02:49 Greb lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 15:8
02:53 Mills now has some bruising under his right eye. 15:8
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 15:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:08 Mills got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jesse Reid's instructions work. 0:0
0:10 Greb backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:15 Greb is trying to free his gloves from under Mills's gloves. 0:0
0:19 Foster moves them apart. 0:0
0:26 There's the uppercut from Mills. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:2
0:35 The fighters are tangled up inside. Mills has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:4
0:44 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:4
0:49 Greb whiffs with the cross. 0:4
01:04 Mills connects with a violent uppercut! 0:8
01:04 Mills has Greb hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:8
01:15 Mills ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 0:11
01:32 Greb drops the right hand flush on Mills's chin! 5:11
01:32 Greb has Mills in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:11
01:41 Greb lands a jab to Mills's midsection 7:11
01:41 Greb has Mills in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 9th. 7:11
01:49 Harry Greb goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 9:11
01:49 Greb has Mills is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 9:11
02:03 Mills takes a hard combination from Harry Greb 13:11
02:03 That blast sent Freddie Mills reeling into the ropes! 13:11
02:07 The swelling around Mills's right eye is worsening. 13:11
02:16 Greb shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Mills. 13:11
02:25 Harry Greb scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 18:11
02:25 Mills is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 18:11
02:34 Greb has Mills trapped! 18:11
02:38 Mills picks off the combination by Greb. 18:11
02:49 Greb tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 18:11
03:00 * Mills absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 18:11
03:00 The count begins... 24:11
03:00 1... 24:11
03:00 * Mills lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 24:11
03:00 Foster wipes off Mills's gloves and waves the fighters together. 24:11
03:00 Greb seems to have done enough to win this fight. 24:11
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 25:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:05 Mills received a pep talk from Jesse Reid before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Mills's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Mills's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Freddie Mills takes a right to the body. 2:0
0:11 The swelling under Mills's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:0
0:22 Mills fires and misses. 2:0
0:35 Mills fires and misses. 2:0
0:37 Greb wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:0
0:52 Greb lands a strong jab! 8:0
0:52 Mills is reeling.. 8:0
01:04 Greb splits Mills's gloves with an uppercut. 10:0
01:09 Mills seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 10:0
01:14 Mills pins Greb in the corner! 10:0
01:18 Mills is clinching. Foster better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:0
01:23 Mills finally lets go of Greb. 10:0
01:36 Mills lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of "The Pittsburgh Windmill" Greb. 10:0
01:47 * Freddie Mills has been knocked down with a strong uppercut! 10:0
01:49 Foster begins the count over Mills as Greb moves to a neutral corner.. 17:0
01:49 1... 17:0
01:50 2... 17:0
01:51 3... 17:0
01:52 4... 17:0
01:52 * Somehow Freddie Mills has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 17:0
01:52 Foster motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 17:0
01:52 Greb has Freddie Mills reeling. Greb can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 17:0
01:56 This round has been badly one-sided and Mills is in serious trouble. This bout could soon be over. 17:0
01:56 Mills has been down in two consecutive rounds now and he is really unsteady! 17:0
02:05 Greb continues to follow Mills about the ring. 17:0
02:19 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Mills is down on his back! 17:0
02:22 Foster points Greb to a neutral corner and begins the count over Mills... 24:0
02:22 1... 24:0
02:23 2... 24:0
02:24 3... 24:0
02:25 4... 24:0
02:25 * Mills is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 24:0
02:25 Foster looks into Mills eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 24:0
02:25 Mills is definitely in trouble. Greb needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 24:0
02:34 * That punch caught Mills clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Mills goes down after a delayed reaction to the combination by Greb! 24:0
02:37 Foster stands over Mills and begins counting... 32:0
02:37 1... 32:0
02:38 2... 32:0
02:39 The count is at 3 as Mills struggles to his knees. 32:0
02:40 4... 32:0
02:41 5... 32:0
02:42 6... 32:0
02:43 7... 32:0
02:44 8... 32:0
02:45 9... 32:0
02:46 10! 32:0
02:46 * Mills can't beat the count! It's over! Mills has been stopped here in round 10. 32:0
Fight Result
Lupe Contreras has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 02:47 of round 10...
Harry Greb!
Score Cards
Barry Druxman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 88
Freddie Mills 8 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 8 80
Richard Flaherty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 87
Freddie Mills 8 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 8 81
John McCarthy Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 88
Freddie Mills 8 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 8 80
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 30 30 29 27 27 30 30 30 30 263
Freddie Mills 24 27 28 27 30 27 27 27 24 241
Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Freddie Mills
Knockdowns scored 5 0
Jabs / Round 7.50 3.30
Hooks / Round 10.20 2.00
Crosses / Round 8.30 2.10
Combinations / Round 6.80 2.80
Uppercuts / Round 7.00 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 39.80 13.20
Punches Missed / Round 31.10 47.20
Punching Accuracy 56.1% 21.9%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside mouth 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 1 / 1
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Harry Greb vs Freddie Mills
Fight info: Jarrells Gym, Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Howard John Foster, the bout will be scored by three judges: Barry Druxman (United States), Richard Flaherty (United States) and John McCarthy (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: Harry Greb - Record: 6-3-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Florio - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Freddie Mills - Record: 2-7-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Jesse Reid - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:11 Greb leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:14 Mills lands two hard body shots that made Greb grunt. 0:3
0:31 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:3
0:33 Mills fires a solid combination. 0:5
0:42 Greb scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:5
01:03 Mills does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Greb's punches in close. 2:5
01:22 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:5
01:33 Mills misses wildly with the Hook. 2:5
01:36 Greb continues to pop the jab 4:5
01:54 * Harry Greb rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Mills and Mills tastes the canvas here in Round 1! 4:5
01:57 Foster stands over Freddie Mills and starts the count... 13:5
01:57 1... 13:5
01:58 2... 13:5
01:59 3... 13:5
02:00 4... 13:5
02:01 5... 13:5
02:02 Mills tries to clear his head as Foster reaches the count of 6. 13:5
02:03 7... 13:5
02:04 8... 13:5
02:04 * Mills is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 13:5
02:04 The fight will go on as Foster deems Freddie Mills is fit to conitnue. 13:5
02:04 Harry Greb stunned Freddie Mills. Greb knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 13:5
02:13 A flurry of blows from Greb lands to the body 15:5
02:13 Greb stunned Mills with that last shot and Greb's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 15:5
02:22 Greb lets a quick hook go, catching Mills moving in. 17:5
02:22 Harry Greb has Mills hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 17:5
02:39 Mills moves into a neutral corner. 17:5
02:39 Greb connects with an uppercut to the head of Mills. 19:5
02:39 Mills is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Harry Greb looks to end it! 19:5
02:52 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 19:5
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 20:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Jesse Reid knows Mills lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 * Greb going way too low with his punches and Foster has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
0:24 The action is back at ring center. 2:0
0:24 Greb tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:0
0:48 Greb fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:0
01:04 Greb moves into the upper left corner. 6:0
01:09 Freddie Mills telegraphed that shot and Greb ducks under it easily. 6:0
01:11 Greb pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:0
01:20 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 8:0
01:20 Harry Greb fires a punch over the jab of Mills and gets it in for points. 10:0
01:25 Freddie Mills seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 10:0
01:32 Greb scores with a quick one-two to Mills's midsection 12:0
01:49 Greb's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 12:0
01:57 Mills tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 12:0
02:12 Mills misses with that cross. 12:0
02:20 Greb drives the hook home. 15:0
02:29 Greb launches a strong uppercut that connects to Mills's jaw. 18:0
02:43 Harry Greb is clinching... 18:0
02:52 Foster steps in and breaks it up. 18:0
03:00 Greb usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Mills tries vainly to score. 18:0
03:00 The Referee has to get between Greb and Mills as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 18:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:16 Greb is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 0:0
0:20 Foster separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:24 Danny Florio was extremely upbeat during the break with Greb providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:26 Greb scores with consecutive blows to the body of Mills. 2:0
0:46 Greb tries to muscle inside but Mills clinches him. 2:0
0:55 Foster separates them. 2:0
01:04 Greb feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Mills's chin. 4:0
01:17 Mills scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:2
01:36 Greb ties up Mills... 4:2
01:48 Foster has to break the clinch. 4:2
01:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
01:56 Greb is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
01:58 Greb has Mills trapped! 4:2
01:58 Greb shoots the jab into the chest of Mills. 6:2
02:12 Mills is protecting the body nicely as Greb fails to score inside. 6:2
02:18 Mills 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. 6:2
02:21 Greb doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Mills. 9:2
02:36 Greb lands a jab to the midsection 11:2
02:41 * The round is stopped by Foster. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 11:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mills looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jesse Reid was really animated in Mills's corner and Freddie Mills was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 Mills is off target with that combination. 0:0
0:14 Greb gets in a hook to the body of Mills. 2:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:22 Mills was hearing it from Jesse Reid between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 2:0
0:27 Mills tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Greb blocks it. 2:0
0:29 Greb bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:0
0:42 Greb traps Mills in the corner! 4:0
0:46 Greb is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Mills a decent target to shoot for. 4:0
0:53 Greb has Mills blocked in! 4:0
0:53 Greb scores with several light punches to the head. 6:0
01:07 Greb seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
01:11 Greb's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:0
01:25 Mills has freed himself from Harry Greb. They move quickly to ring center. 8:0
01:30 Mills slides into the corner... 8:0
01:30 * Foster steps in and admonishes Greb for hitting below the belt. 10:0
01:30 * Foster is stopping the action and is going to take a point away from Greb! 10:0
01:43 Greb bangs a right cross off the face of Mills. 12:0
01:58 Mills lets his hands go inside, but Greb protects his body well. 12:0
02:01 Harry Greb misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 14:0
02:12 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 14:0
02:17 Mills is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Greb can't throw punches, I guess. 14:0
02:26 Foster pries them apart. 14:0
02:34 Mills gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Greb. 14:2
02:48 Mills cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Greb had his elbows tucked in nicely. 14:2
02:51 Mills eats a jab from Greb 16:2
03:00 Greb is forced into his own corner... 16:2
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 17:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:15 Freddie Mills just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:17 Greb doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:0
0:26 Greb backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:26 Mills's jab is landing with some authority. 2:3
0:40 Greb lands a hard cross! 6:3
0:40 Mills is gasping for air!! 6:3
0:50 Mills lands a lead right to the midsection. 6:6
01:06 Greb frees himself from Mills's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:6
01:17 Mills has Greb trapped in the upper neutral corner... 6:6
01:22 Mills lands a wicked combination! 6:10
01:22 Greb is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 6:10
01:30 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:10
01:37 Mills throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:12
01:46 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Greb had the edge. 9:14
01:59 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Mills lands a short uppercut to the chin of Greb. 9:16
02:08 Greb retreats into the far left corner. 9:16
02:08 Mills rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 9:18
02:22 Harry Greb is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Freddie Mills. 9:18
02:31 Foster is shouting at Greb to break! 9:18
02:42 Harry Greb backs into the upper corner. 9:18
02:42 Mills throws the hook and connects. 9:20
02:59 Mills plods forward. 9:20
03:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 10:21
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Danny Florio seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Greb pins Freddie Mills in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Greb throws the cross and scores to the head of Mills. 2:0
0:12 Mills is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 2:0
0:17 Mills is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:20 Mills works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:2
0:33 Greb scores with a glancing cross. 4:2
0:47 Greb leans on the ropes and motions for Freddie Mills to come in. 4:2
0:52 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Greb blasts home a hook. 6:2
01:01 Greb lands a hook to the ribs. 8:2
01:14 Mills throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 8:4
01:26 Greb lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Freddie Mills's midsection. 10:4
01:39 Mills takes a heavy hook downstairs. 14:4
01:39 Freddie Mills looks shaken! 14:4
01:49 Greb has Mills cornered! 14:4
01:53 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 14:4
02:02 Greb uses his shoulder to force Freddie Mills out of the clinch. 14:4
02:07 Greb goes downstairs with a right cross. 16:4
02:21 That was a violent straight right by Mills! 16:8
02:21 Greb is clutching his side! 16:8
02:38 Mills just comes up short with the combination. 16:8
02:41 Harry Greb lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 18:8
02:54 Greb ties up Freddie Mills. Why would he want to clinch now? 18:8
03:00 Foster has to break them apart. 18:8
03:00 Greb appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:8
03:00 Foster motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 18:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mills didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:09 Greb lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:0
0:26 Greb is laying all over Mills and forces him down to the canvas. No punch - No knockdown and Harry Greb is admonished by Foster for his actions. 2:0
0:39 Greb bores in determined to maul Freddie Mills 2:0
0:43 Mills slides into his own corner... 2:0
0:43 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Greb who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:0
0:43 Mills was stopped cold by that punch! Greb has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 4:0
0:52 Freddie Mills eats a left-right from Greb 6:0
0:52 Greb has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 6:0
01:00 Greb has Mills pinned! 6:0
01:05 Greb keeps looking to get inside on Mills 6:0
01:09 Some good body work by Greb but not much on those punches. 8:0
01:09 Greb wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 8:0
01:18 Greb flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 10:0
01:18 Greb must sense that he's got Mills just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 10:0
01:31 Greb charges in but Mills avoids the rush. 10:0
01:36 Greb throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Mills's jaw. 12:0
01:45 Greb scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 14:0
01:45 * That last shot stunned Mills and it looks like Greb is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Mills is now bleeding. 16:0
01:45 There's blood coming from somewhere but no obvious cut can be seen on the face of Mills. It's apparently on the inside of his mouth and there's a lot of it. 16:0
01:45 * More than once this round, it has appeared as if the referee has thought about stepping between the fighters due to the increased bleeding from at least one cut on Mills's face. Now the third man in the ring is doing just that, as we get a stoppage in the action while the referee leads Mills toward the ringside doctor for a quick consultation. In Mills's favor, the bleeding isn't flowing into either of his eyes. 16:0
01:45 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Mills to stand and motioning for Greb to back up a little. Now Foster is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 7. 16:0
01:55 Mills snakes the jab through Greb's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 16:2
02:09 Mills misses wildly with the hook. 16:2
02:16 Greb retreats into a neutral corner. 16:2
02:20 Mills moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Greb. 16:2
02:28 Greb dips and connects with a hook to the side of Freddie Mills's head. 18:2
02:36 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 18:2
02:44 Mills slides along the far ropes. 18:2
02:58 Greb misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 18:2
03:00 It looks like Greb has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:2
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 7, forcing Foster to step in. 20:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Greb got some great advice from Danny Florio between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:07 The cut inside the mouth suffered by Mills has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 Harry Greb slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Mills is holding Greb tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:17 Referee Foster has to separate the two... 0:0
0:30 Mills looks to work the body, but Harry Greb covers up nicely. 0:0
0:41 Greb throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mills but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:48 Mills shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Greb flush! 0:4
0:48 Mills just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:4
01:02 There's a hard shot off the top of Greb's head! 0:8
01:02 Greb seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:8
01:16 Greb is holding on to Mills. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:8
01:20 * The referee is cautioning Freddie Mills about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Foster isn't going to let it happen. 0:8
01:34 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:8
01:36 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:8
01:36 Greb likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Mills's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:8
01:36 Mills tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 2:8
01:53 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Mills's defense. 2:8
02:00 Freddie Mills wings a big left hand at Greb but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:8
02:02 Greb lands a stinging jab. 4:8
02:11 Greb traps Mills in the corner! 4:8
02:11 Greb doubles up to the body, though Mills seems unfazed. 6:8
02:23 Greb rips a hook to the body. 8:8
02:32 Greb doesn't have to look for Mills this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:8
02:35 Greb has Mills trapped! 8:8
02:39 Greb just landed a devastating three punch combo! 13:8
02:39 Mills is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:8
02:49 The action is at ring center. 13:8
02:49 Greb lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 15:8
02:53 Mills now has some bruising under his right eye. 15:8
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 15:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:08 Mills got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jesse Reid's instructions work. 0:0
0:10 Greb backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:15 Greb is trying to free his gloves from under Mills's gloves. 0:0
0:19 Foster moves them apart. 0:0
0:26 There's the uppercut from Mills. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:2
0:35 The fighters are tangled up inside. Mills has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:4
0:44 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:4
0:49 Greb whiffs with the cross. 0:4
01:04 Mills connects with a violent uppercut! 0:8
01:04 Mills has Greb hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:8
01:15 Mills ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 0:11
01:32 Greb drops the right hand flush on Mills's chin! 5:11
01:32 Greb has Mills in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 5:11
01:41 Greb lands a jab to Mills's midsection 7:11
01:41 Greb has Mills in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 9th. 7:11
01:49 Harry Greb goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 9:11
01:49 Greb has Mills is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 9:11
02:03 Mills takes a hard combination from Harry Greb 13:11
02:03 That blast sent Freddie Mills reeling into the ropes! 13:11
02:07 The swelling around Mills's right eye is worsening. 13:11
02:16 Greb shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Mills. 13:11
02:25 Harry Greb scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 18:11
02:25 Mills is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 18:11
02:34 Greb has Mills trapped! 18:11
02:38 Mills picks off the combination by Greb. 18:11
02:49 Greb tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 18:11
03:00 * Mills absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 18:11
03:00 The count begins... 24:11
03:00 1... 24:11
03:00 * Mills lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 24:11
03:00 Foster wipes off Mills's gloves and waves the fighters together. 24:11
03:00 Greb seems to have done enough to win this fight. 24:11
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 25:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:05 Mills received a pep talk from Jesse Reid before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Mills's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Mills's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 Freddie Mills takes a right to the body. 2:0
0:11 The swelling under Mills's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:0
0:22 Mills fires and misses. 2:0
0:35 Mills fires and misses. 2:0
0:37 Greb wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:0
0:52 Greb lands a strong jab! 8:0
0:52 Mills is reeling.. 8:0
01:04 Greb splits Mills's gloves with an uppercut. 10:0
01:09 Mills seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 10:0
01:14 Mills pins Greb in the corner! 10:0
01:18 Mills is clinching. Foster better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:0
01:23 Mills finally lets go of Greb. 10:0
01:36 Mills lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of "The Pittsburgh Windmill" Greb. 10:0
01:47 * Freddie Mills has been knocked down with a strong uppercut! 10:0
01:49 Foster begins the count over Mills as Greb moves to a neutral corner.. 17:0
01:49 1... 17:0
01:50 2... 17:0
01:51 3... 17:0
01:52 4... 17:0
01:52 * Somehow Freddie Mills has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 17:0
01:52 Foster motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 17:0
01:52 Greb has Freddie Mills reeling. Greb can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 17:0
01:56 This round has been badly one-sided and Mills is in serious trouble. This bout could soon be over. 17:0
01:56 Mills has been down in two consecutive rounds now and he is really unsteady! 17:0
02:05 Greb continues to follow Mills about the ring. 17:0
02:19 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Mills is down on his back! 17:0
02:22 Foster points Greb to a neutral corner and begins the count over Mills... 24:0
02:22 1... 24:0
02:23 2... 24:0
02:24 3... 24:0
02:25 4... 24:0
02:25 * Mills is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 24:0
02:25 Foster looks into Mills eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 24:0
02:25 Mills is definitely in trouble. Greb needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 24:0
02:34 * That punch caught Mills clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Mills goes down after a delayed reaction to the combination by Greb! 24:0
02:37 Foster stands over Mills and begins counting... 32:0
02:37 1... 32:0
02:38 2... 32:0
02:39 The count is at 3 as Mills struggles to his knees. 32:0
02:40 4... 32:0
02:41 5... 32:0
02:42 6... 32:0
02:43 7... 32:0
02:44 8... 32:0
02:45 9... 32:0
02:46 10! 32:0
02:46 * Mills can't beat the count! It's over! Mills has been stopped here in round 10. 32:0
Fight Result
Lupe Contreras has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at 02:47 of round 10...
Harry Greb!
Score Cards
Barry Druxman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 88
Freddie Mills 8 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 8 80
Richard Flaherty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 87
Freddie Mills 8 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 8 81
John McCarthy Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 88
Freddie Mills 8 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 8 80
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harry Greb 30 30 29 27 27 30 30 30 30 263
Freddie Mills 24 27 28 27 30 27 27 27 24 241
Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Freddie Mills
Knockdowns scored 5 0
Jabs / Round 7.50 3.30
Hooks / Round 10.20 2.00
Crosses / Round 8.30 2.10
Combinations / Round 6.80 2.80
Uppercuts / Round 7.00 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 39.80 13.20
Punches Missed / Round 31.10 47.20
Punching Accuracy 56.1% 21.9%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside mouth 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 1 / 1
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 11 13-18 & IBF belt
Preliminary 2
Stanley Ketchel vs Kid Norfolk
Fight info: Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, WA, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Frank Cappuccino, the bout will be scored by three judges: Chuck Hassett (United States), George Colon (United States) and Raul Caiz (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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 2-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: Kid Norfolk - Record: 6-4-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
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
0:22 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:30 Norfolk is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:46 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:57 Norfolk lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:57 Ketchel is hurt! 0:4
01:13 Ketchel can't score with short uppercut inside. Norfolk got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
01:20 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
01:52 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
01:54 Norfolk doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:6
02:11 Norfolk smothers Ketchel's attack as Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 0:6
02:13 Norfolk connects with a cross to Stanley Ketchel's body. 0:8
02:27 Ketchel is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:8
02:36 Ketchel doesn't connect with the combination. 0:8
02:52 There's a hard shot off the top of Norfolk's head! 5:8
02:52 Norfolk is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:8
03:00 Norfolk holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Ketchel to score with a clean shot. 5:8
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ketchel's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky not only gave Ketchel encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Norfolk. Now it's up to Ketchel to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Norfolk picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 0:0
0:16 Norfolk lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:35 Ketchel keeps looking to get inside on Kid Norfolk 0:2
0:47 Ketchel's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:55 Kid Norfolk is circling his opponent. 0:2
01:00 * Norfolk is told to watch holding and hitting by Cappuccino 0:5
01:25 Ketchel misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:5
01:27 Norfolk lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ketchel on the end of that punch. 0:7
01:39 Stanley Ketchel bangs home a hard cross. 3:7
02:00 Norfolk shoots the jab into the chest of Stanley Ketchel. 3:9
02:17 Ketchel tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Norfolk. 3:9
02:24 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Kid Norfolk who scores with a short hook to the chest. 3:11
02:37 Norfolk is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ketchel attempts to move inside on him. 3:11
02:46 Ketchel holds his arms up in disgust as Norfolk holds him around his waist. 3:11
02:51 Ketchel pushes Norfolk away. 3:11
02:55 Norfolk bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 3:13
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Ketchel providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Norfolk flush! 4:0
0:13 Norfolk is badly hurt! 4:0
0:33 Norfolk just can't find the range with that jab. 4:0
0:36 Ketchel lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:0
0:55 Norfolk is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:0
01:07 Norfolk's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:2
01:21 Ketchel forces his way inside. 6:2
01:34 Norfolk bangs a right cross off the face of Ketchel. 6:4
01:50 Ketchel clinches... Norfolk gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:4
01:55 Cappuccino separates them. 6:4
02:05 Norfolk darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:4
02:16 Norfolk gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Ketchel with an uppercut. 6:6
02:28 Norfolk scores with a quick one-two to Ketchel's midsection 6:8
02:43 Ketchel fires a left hand that Norfolk takes high on the shoulder. 6:8
02:49 Ketchel bangs the uppercut home. 8:8
03:00 Norfolk traps Stanley Ketchel's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Cappuccino breaks it up. 8:8
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 8:8
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 9:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Pete Brodsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Stanley Ketchel has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:14 Stanley Ketchel wraps up Norfolk. 0:0
0:26 Ketchel pushes Norfolk away. 0:0
0:26 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:36 Look out! That was a straight right by Ketchel! 4:0
0:36 Norfolk's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:0
0:49 Ketchel goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 7:0
01:03 Ketchel tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 7:0
01:07 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 7:0
01:15 And Norfolk tastes the power of a huge hook from Ketchel! 11:0
01:15 That was a beautiful shot, Norfolk's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 11:0
01:24 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Norfolk is scoring more than Ketchel. 13:3
01:36 Ketchel tastes Norfolk's jab 13:5
01:46 Norfolk doesn't have to look for Ketchel this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:5
01:48 Norfolk gets off a jab to the solar plexus 13:7
02:02 Ketchel doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 13:7
02:06 Norfolk's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 13:7
02:19 Ketchel lands a strong cross! 17:7
02:19 Ketchel just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 17:7
02:36 Norfolk smothers Ketchel's attack with a clinch! 17:7
02:40 The fighters separate after a clinch. 17:7
02:52 Ketchel lands a solid hook! 21:7
02:52 Norfolk looks stunned! 21:7
03:00 Ketchel continues to follow Norfolk about the ring. 21:7
03:00 Cappuccino motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 23:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Ketchel's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Norfolk is challenging Ketchel to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:16 Ketchel and Kid Norfolk each take a step back. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:32 Norfolk circles around the ring. 0:0
0:44 Ketchel fires a lead right that Norfolk manages to avoid. 0:0
0:54 The fighters are at close quarters now as Ketchel lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
01:11 Norfolk grabs and holds Ketchel... 2:0
01:15 Norfolk shoves Ketchel away. 2:0
01:28 Ketchel pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:0
01:51 Ketchel just comes up short with the cross. 2:0
01:53 Norfolk flicks a jab to Ketchel's stomach 2:2
02:20 Ketchel fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:2
02:30 Ketchel moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
02:35 Norfolk fires and misses. 2:2
02:37 Ketchel fires a jab to the body 4:2
02:49 Norfolk scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:4
03:00 That was a slow round for both fighters. Neither appeared overly anxious to initiate the action. 4:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:12 Norfolk backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:16 Ketchel lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:16 Norfolk was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:0
0:21 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:25 Norfolk has Ketchel pinned! 4:0
0:30 Norfolk is clinching... 4:0
0:34 Referee Cappuccino has to separate the two... 4:0
0:41 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
0:44 The uppercut just landed by Ketchel is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:0
0:57 Ketchel slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
0:57 Stanley Ketchel eats a jab from Norfolk 6:2
01:07 Some good body work by Norfolk but not much on those punches. 6:4
01:22 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 6:4
01:22 Norfolk lands a stinging jab. 6:6
01:39 Norfolk is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Ketchel. 6:6
01:49 Ketchel drives that short hook into Norfolk's midsection! 11:6
01:49 Norfolk is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:6
01:58 Norfolk lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 11:8
02:07 Ketchel slides into his own corner... 11:8
02:07 Norfolk moves in and scores with a quick jab. 11:10
02:21 Norfolk is moving around the ring nicely. 11:10
02:26 Ketchel backs into the right corner. 11:10
02:26 * Norfolk is told to quit holding and hitting by Cappuccino. 11:14
02:26 * Cappuccino is taking a point away from Norfolk and that hurts as he was winning the round! 11:14
02:38 Norfolk flicks a lead right to the head of Ketchel. 11:16
02:43 There appears to be some minor swelling under Ketchel's left eye. 11:16
02:47 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 11:16
02:55 Norfolk is clinching... Ketchel is trying to free his gloves... They are under Kid Norfolk's arms... 11:16
03:00 Cappuccino has to break them apart. 11:16
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 11:16
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:17
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:08 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Norfolk has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:3
0:20 Norfolk takes a hard cross to the chin from Ketchel. 5:3
0:29 Ketchel got some great advice from Yvon Michel between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 5:3
0:29 Some nice infighting ends with Ketchel getting an uppercut in. 7:3
0:39 Norfolk rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Ketchel. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 7:6
0:48 Ketchel throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 9:6
01:12 Ketchel telegraphed that shot and Norfolk ducks under it easily. 9:6
01:15 Norfolk scores with a glancing cross. 9:8
01:29 Ketchel misses with that punch. 9:8
01:41 Ketchel misses wildly with the Hook. 9:8
01:43 Norfolk lands a nice cross but Ketchel turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 9:10
01:55 Ketchel doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 12:10
02:04 Kid Norfolk has Ketchel trapped in the right neutral corner... 12:10
02:09 Norfolk misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:10
02:20 Norfolk tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ketchel ducks under it. 12:10
02:32 Ketchel fires a volley of punches but Norfolk was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 12:10
02:34 Norfolk throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 12:12
02:44 Ketchel has Kid Norfolk cornered! 12:12
02:48 Ketchel catches Norfolk coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:12
02:48 Norfolk seems to have been hurt by that punch! 16:12
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 16:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Cappuccino to step in and break it up. 17:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ketchel and Norfolk leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Yvon Michel seemed to pump up Ketchel between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Norfolk lands the right hand. 0:2
0:13 Norfolk is breathing heavily... 0:2
0:18 Norfolk delivers a cross to the nose of Ketchel. 0:5
0:23 There appears to be increased swelling under Ketchel's left eye. 0:5
0:30 Ketchel is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:5
0:34 Norfolk lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:7
0:48 Norfolk does a great job of moving as Ketchel tries to work inside. 0:7
0:58 Ketchel appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:7
01:06 Ketchel picks off the hook by Norfolk. 0:7
01:12 Stanley Ketchel lands a strong hook! 5:7
01:12 Norfolk is reeling.. 5:7
01:17 Norfolk looks to be losing his legs. 5:7
01:26 Ketchel 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! 9:7
01:26 Norfolk was shaken by that blow! 9:7
01:40 Ketchel lands a wicked hook! 13:7
01:40 Ketchel sent Norfolk reeling with that punch! 13:7
01:56 Ketchel fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:7
01:58 Not a lot on that hook to Ketchel's side, but it scored. 13:9
02:03 Ketchel is slowing up... 13:9
02:13 Norfolk is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 13:11
02:18 The swelling around Ketchel's left eye is worsening. 13:11
02:26 The action is at ring center. 13:11
02:31 Ketchel throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Norfolk but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:11
02:33 Norfolk snakes the jab through Ketchel's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 13:13
02:50 Ketchel whiffs with the uppercut. 13:13
02:53 Norfolk rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 13:15
02:57 * There's swelling under Ketchel's right eye and it's quite noticeable at this time. 13:15
03:00 Ketchel knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 13:15
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 15:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Norfolk got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Certo's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel'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
0:11 Ketchel connects with a violent uppercut! 4:0
0:11 Norfolk's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:0
0:16 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 4:0
0:42 Ketchel tries a hook but Norfolk blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:2
0:54 Ketchel is trapped in Norfolk's corner... 4:2
0:59 Norfolk lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ketchel. 4:2
01:01 Ketchel scores with a solid hook to the head. 7:2
01:17 Ketchel drops the right hand flush on Norfolk's chin! 11:2
01:17 What a devastating shot, Norfolk looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 11:2
01:31 Both fighters move to ring center. 11:2
01:36 Norfolk ties up Stanley Ketchel... 11:2
01:40 Referee Cappuccino steps in to break it up. 11:2
01:45 The action slows for the moment. 11:2
01:48 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 11:2
01:51 Ketchel pins Norfolk in the corner! 11:2
01:56 Ketchel can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:2
01:58 Norfolk's finds a home on Ketchel's jaw. 11:4
02:10 Stanley Ketchel has Norfolk trapped! 11:4
02:15 Ketchel voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 11:4
02:31 Ketchel lands a hard hook! 15:4
02:31 Norfolk is clutching his side! 15:4
02:46 Stanley Ketchel has Norfolk blocked in! 15:4
02:51 Ketchel slides along the far ropes. 15:4
02:58 Both men look to measure one another. 15:4
03:00 Ketchel fires a shot, but it glances off Norfolk's shoulder. 15:4
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 17:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:11 Kid Norfolk is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:16 Yvon Michel was really animated in Ketchel's corner and Ketchel was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:19 Ketchel moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:23 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:28 * Norfolk is told to quit hitting on the break by Cappuccino. 0:0
0:49 Norfolk's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:0
0:58 The fighters are tied up. Norfolk tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
01:07 Cappuccino pries them apart. 0:0
01:17 Cappuccino warns Norfolk for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
01:26 Referee Cappuccino separates the two... 0:0
01:33 Ketchel slides into the corner... 0:0
01:37 Norfolk pins Ketchel's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
01:42 Norfolk finally lets go of Ketchel. 0:0
01:51 Ketchel moves to the center of the Ring taunting Norfolk with his hands by his sides. 0:0
02:01 Ketchel comes in low. Kid Norfolk puts a headlock on him. Cappuccino knocks Norfolk's arm off Ketchel's head. 0:0
02:05 Cappuccino steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
02:13 Ketchel retreats into the far corner. 0:0
02:18 Ketchel does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Norfolk's punches in close. 0:0
02:24 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
02:27 Ketchel traps Norfolk in the corner! 0:0
02:32 It's a sweet uppercut by Stanley Ketchel! He snapped Norfolk's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
02:32 Norfolk takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
02:43 The fighters are tangled up inside. Ketchel has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:0
02:57 Ketchel tries to muscle inside but Norfolk clinches him. 6:0
03:00 Norfolk uses his shoulder to force Ketchel out of the clinch. 6:0
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 7:1
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Billy Jordan is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Chuck Hassett, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Stanley Ketchel
Raul Caiz, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Kid Norfolk
George Colon, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for...
...Stanley Ketchel
The winner by split decision is Stanley Ketchel!
Score Cards
Chuck Hassett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Kid Norfolk 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 95
George Colon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Kid Norfolk 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 95
Raul Caiz Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 95
Kid Norfolk 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 27 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 29 287
Kid Norfolk 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 28 286
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Kid Norfolk
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.40 5.50
Hooks / Round 4.60 5.20
Crosses / Round 4.40 4.20
Combinations / Round 2.40 4.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 4.80
Punches Landed / Round 19.40 23.90
Punches Missed / Round 60.50 22.50
Punching Accuracy 24.3% 51.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 3
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 8 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Stanley Ketchel vs Kid Norfolk
Fight info: Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, WA, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Frank Cappuccino, the bout will be scored by three judges: Chuck Hassett (United States), George Colon (United States) and Raul Caiz (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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 2-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: Kid Norfolk - Record: 6-4-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
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
0:22 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:30 Norfolk is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:46 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:57 Norfolk lands a devastating hook! 0:4
0:57 Ketchel is hurt! 0:4
01:13 Ketchel can't score with short uppercut inside. Norfolk got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
01:20 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
01:52 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
01:54 Norfolk doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:6
02:11 Norfolk smothers Ketchel's attack as Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 0:6
02:13 Norfolk connects with a cross to Stanley Ketchel's body. 0:8
02:27 Ketchel is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:8
02:36 Ketchel doesn't connect with the combination. 0:8
02:52 There's a hard shot off the top of Norfolk's head! 5:8
02:52 Norfolk is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:8
03:00 Norfolk holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Ketchel to score with a clean shot. 5:8
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ketchel's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky not only gave Ketchel encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Norfolk. Now it's up to Ketchel to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Norfolk picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 0:0
0:16 Norfolk lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:35 Ketchel keeps looking to get inside on Kid Norfolk 0:2
0:47 Ketchel's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:55 Kid Norfolk is circling his opponent. 0:2
01:00 * Norfolk is told to watch holding and hitting by Cappuccino 0:5
01:25 Ketchel misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:5
01:27 Norfolk lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ketchel on the end of that punch. 0:7
01:39 Stanley Ketchel bangs home a hard cross. 3:7
02:00 Norfolk shoots the jab into the chest of Stanley Ketchel. 3:9
02:17 Ketchel tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Norfolk. 3:9
02:24 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Kid Norfolk who scores with a short hook to the chest. 3:11
02:37 Norfolk is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ketchel attempts to move inside on him. 3:11
02:46 Ketchel holds his arms up in disgust as Norfolk holds him around his waist. 3:11
02:51 Ketchel pushes Norfolk away. 3:11
02:55 Norfolk bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 3:13
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Ketchel providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Norfolk flush! 4:0
0:13 Norfolk is badly hurt! 4:0
0:33 Norfolk just can't find the range with that jab. 4:0
0:36 Ketchel lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:0
0:55 Norfolk is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:0
01:07 Norfolk's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:2
01:21 Ketchel forces his way inside. 6:2
01:34 Norfolk bangs a right cross off the face of Ketchel. 6:4
01:50 Ketchel clinches... Norfolk gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:4
01:55 Cappuccino separates them. 6:4
02:05 Norfolk darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:4
02:16 Norfolk gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Ketchel with an uppercut. 6:6
02:28 Norfolk scores with a quick one-two to Ketchel's midsection 6:8
02:43 Ketchel fires a left hand that Norfolk takes high on the shoulder. 6:8
02:49 Ketchel bangs the uppercut home. 8:8
03:00 Norfolk traps Stanley Ketchel's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Cappuccino breaks it up. 8:8
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 8:8
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 9:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Pete Brodsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Stanley Ketchel has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:14 Stanley Ketchel wraps up Norfolk. 0:0
0:26 Ketchel pushes Norfolk away. 0:0
0:26 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:36 Look out! That was a straight right by Ketchel! 4:0
0:36 Norfolk's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:0
0:49 Ketchel goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 7:0
01:03 Ketchel tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 7:0
01:07 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 7:0
01:15 And Norfolk tastes the power of a huge hook from Ketchel! 11:0
01:15 That was a beautiful shot, Norfolk's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 11:0
01:24 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Norfolk is scoring more than Ketchel. 13:3
01:36 Ketchel tastes Norfolk's jab 13:5
01:46 Norfolk doesn't have to look for Ketchel this round. He is right there in front of him. 13:5
01:48 Norfolk gets off a jab to the solar plexus 13:7
02:02 Ketchel doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 13:7
02:06 Norfolk's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 13:7
02:19 Ketchel lands a strong cross! 17:7
02:19 Ketchel just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 17:7
02:36 Norfolk smothers Ketchel's attack with a clinch! 17:7
02:40 The fighters separate after a clinch. 17:7
02:52 Ketchel lands a solid hook! 21:7
02:52 Norfolk looks stunned! 21:7
03:00 Ketchel continues to follow Norfolk about the ring. 21:7
03:00 Cappuccino motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 23:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Ketchel's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Norfolk is challenging Ketchel to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:16 Ketchel and Kid Norfolk each take a step back. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:32 Norfolk circles around the ring. 0:0
0:44 Ketchel fires a lead right that Norfolk manages to avoid. 0:0
0:54 The fighters are at close quarters now as Ketchel lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
01:11 Norfolk grabs and holds Ketchel... 2:0
01:15 Norfolk shoves Ketchel away. 2:0
01:28 Ketchel pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:0
01:51 Ketchel just comes up short with the cross. 2:0
01:53 Norfolk flicks a jab to Ketchel's stomach 2:2
02:20 Ketchel fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:2
02:30 Ketchel moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
02:35 Norfolk fires and misses. 2:2
02:37 Ketchel fires a jab to the body 4:2
02:49 Norfolk scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:4
03:00 That was a slow round for both fighters. Neither appeared overly anxious to initiate the action. 4:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:12 Norfolk backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:16 Ketchel lands a crushing cross! 4:0
0:16 Norfolk was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:0
0:21 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:25 Norfolk has Ketchel pinned! 4:0
0:30 Norfolk is clinching... 4:0
0:34 Referee Cappuccino has to separate the two... 4:0
0:41 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
0:44 The uppercut just landed by Ketchel is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:0
0:57 Ketchel slides into a neutral corner... 6:0
0:57 Stanley Ketchel eats a jab from Norfolk 6:2
01:07 Some good body work by Norfolk but not much on those punches. 6:4
01:22 Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 6:4
01:22 Norfolk lands a stinging jab. 6:6
01:39 Norfolk is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Ketchel. 6:6
01:49 Ketchel drives that short hook into Norfolk's midsection! 11:6
01:49 Norfolk is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:6
01:58 Norfolk lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 11:8
02:07 Ketchel slides into his own corner... 11:8
02:07 Norfolk moves in and scores with a quick jab. 11:10
02:21 Norfolk is moving around the ring nicely. 11:10
02:26 Ketchel backs into the right corner. 11:10
02:26 * Norfolk is told to quit holding and hitting by Cappuccino. 11:14
02:26 * Cappuccino is taking a point away from Norfolk and that hurts as he was winning the round! 11:14
02:38 Norfolk flicks a lead right to the head of Ketchel. 11:16
02:43 There appears to be some minor swelling under Ketchel's left eye. 11:16
02:47 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 11:16
02:55 Norfolk is clinching... Ketchel is trying to free his gloves... They are under Kid Norfolk's arms... 11:16
03:00 Cappuccino has to break them apart. 11:16
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 11:16
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:17
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:08 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Norfolk has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:3
0:20 Norfolk takes a hard cross to the chin from Ketchel. 5:3
0:29 Ketchel got some great advice from Yvon Michel between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 5:3
0:29 Some nice infighting ends with Ketchel getting an uppercut in. 7:3
0:39 Norfolk rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Ketchel. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 7:6
0:48 Ketchel throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 9:6
01:12 Ketchel telegraphed that shot and Norfolk ducks under it easily. 9:6
01:15 Norfolk scores with a glancing cross. 9:8
01:29 Ketchel misses with that punch. 9:8
01:41 Ketchel misses wildly with the Hook. 9:8
01:43 Norfolk lands a nice cross but Ketchel turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 9:10
01:55 Ketchel doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 12:10
02:04 Kid Norfolk has Ketchel trapped in the right neutral corner... 12:10
02:09 Norfolk misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:10
02:20 Norfolk tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ketchel ducks under it. 12:10
02:32 Ketchel fires a volley of punches but Norfolk was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 12:10
02:34 Norfolk throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 12:12
02:44 Ketchel has Kid Norfolk cornered! 12:12
02:48 Ketchel catches Norfolk coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:12
02:48 Norfolk seems to have been hurt by that punch! 16:12
03:00 This fight is very close at this point. 16:12
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Cappuccino to step in and break it up. 17:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ketchel and Norfolk leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Yvon Michel seemed to pump up Ketchel between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Norfolk lands the right hand. 0:2
0:13 Norfolk is breathing heavily... 0:2
0:18 Norfolk delivers a cross to the nose of Ketchel. 0:5
0:23 There appears to be increased swelling under Ketchel's left eye. 0:5
0:30 Ketchel is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:5
0:34 Norfolk lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:7
0:48 Norfolk does a great job of moving as Ketchel tries to work inside. 0:7
0:58 Ketchel appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:7
01:06 Ketchel picks off the hook by Norfolk. 0:7
01:12 Stanley Ketchel lands a strong hook! 5:7
01:12 Norfolk is reeling.. 5:7
01:17 Norfolk looks to be losing his legs. 5:7
01:26 Ketchel 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! 9:7
01:26 Norfolk was shaken by that blow! 9:7
01:40 Ketchel lands a wicked hook! 13:7
01:40 Ketchel sent Norfolk reeling with that punch! 13:7
01:56 Ketchel fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:7
01:58 Not a lot on that hook to Ketchel's side, but it scored. 13:9
02:03 Ketchel is slowing up... 13:9
02:13 Norfolk is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 13:11
02:18 The swelling around Ketchel's left eye is worsening. 13:11
02:26 The action is at ring center. 13:11
02:31 Ketchel throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Norfolk but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 13:11
02:33 Norfolk snakes the jab through Ketchel's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 13:13
02:50 Ketchel whiffs with the uppercut. 13:13
02:53 Norfolk rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 13:15
02:57 * There's swelling under Ketchel's right eye and it's quite noticeable at this time. 13:15
03:00 Ketchel knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 13:15
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 15:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Norfolk got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Certo's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel'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
0:11 Ketchel connects with a violent uppercut! 4:0
0:11 Norfolk's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:0
0:16 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 4:0
0:42 Ketchel tries a hook but Norfolk blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:2
0:54 Ketchel is trapped in Norfolk's corner... 4:2
0:59 Norfolk lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ketchel. 4:2
01:01 Ketchel scores with a solid hook to the head. 7:2
01:17 Ketchel drops the right hand flush on Norfolk's chin! 11:2
01:17 What a devastating shot, Norfolk looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 11:2
01:31 Both fighters move to ring center. 11:2
01:36 Norfolk ties up Stanley Ketchel... 11:2
01:40 Referee Cappuccino steps in to break it up. 11:2
01:45 The action slows for the moment. 11:2
01:48 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 11:2
01:51 Ketchel pins Norfolk in the corner! 11:2
01:56 Ketchel can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:2
01:58 Norfolk's finds a home on Ketchel's jaw. 11:4
02:10 Stanley Ketchel has Norfolk trapped! 11:4
02:15 Ketchel voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 11:4
02:31 Ketchel lands a hard hook! 15:4
02:31 Norfolk is clutching his side! 15:4
02:46 Stanley Ketchel has Norfolk blocked in! 15:4
02:51 Ketchel slides along the far ropes. 15:4
02:58 Both men look to measure one another. 15:4
03:00 Ketchel fires a shot, but it glances off Norfolk's shoulder. 15:4
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 17:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:11 Kid Norfolk is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:16 Yvon Michel was really animated in Ketchel's corner and Ketchel was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:19 Ketchel moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:23 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:28 * Norfolk is told to quit hitting on the break by Cappuccino. 0:0
0:49 Norfolk's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:0
0:58 The fighters are tied up. Norfolk tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
01:07 Cappuccino pries them apart. 0:0
01:17 Cappuccino warns Norfolk for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
01:26 Referee Cappuccino separates the two... 0:0
01:33 Ketchel slides into the corner... 0:0
01:37 Norfolk pins Ketchel's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
01:42 Norfolk finally lets go of Ketchel. 0:0
01:51 Ketchel moves to the center of the Ring taunting Norfolk with his hands by his sides. 0:0
02:01 Ketchel comes in low. Kid Norfolk puts a headlock on him. Cappuccino knocks Norfolk's arm off Ketchel's head. 0:0
02:05 Cappuccino steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
02:13 Ketchel retreats into the far corner. 0:0
02:18 Ketchel does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Norfolk's punches in close. 0:0
02:24 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
02:27 Ketchel traps Norfolk in the corner! 0:0
02:32 It's a sweet uppercut by Stanley Ketchel! He snapped Norfolk's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
02:32 Norfolk takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
02:43 The fighters are tangled up inside. Ketchel has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:0
02:57 Ketchel tries to muscle inside but Norfolk clinches him. 6:0
03:00 Norfolk uses his shoulder to force Ketchel out of the clinch. 6:0
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 7:1
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Billy Jordan is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Chuck Hassett, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Stanley Ketchel
Raul Caiz, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Kid Norfolk
George Colon, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for...
...Stanley Ketchel
The winner by split decision is Stanley Ketchel!
Score Cards
Chuck Hassett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Kid Norfolk 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 95
George Colon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Kid Norfolk 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 95
Raul Caiz Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 95
Kid Norfolk 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Stanley Ketchel 27 27 30 30 27 27 30 30 30 29 287
Kid Norfolk 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 27 28 286
Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Kid Norfolk
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.40 5.50
Hooks / Round 4.60 5.20
Crosses / Round 4.40 4.20
Combinations / Round 2.40 4.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 4.80
Punches Landed / Round 19.40 23.90
Punches Missed / Round 60.50 22.50
Punching Accuracy 24.3% 51.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 3
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 8 / 5
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 11 13-18 & IBF belt
Support Bout
Young Stribling vs James Braddock
Fight info: Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, IN, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Arthur Mercante, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tony Perez (Puerto Rico), Valerie Dorsett (United States) and Adelaide Byrd (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: Young Stribling - Record: 6-3-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lou Duva - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: James Braddock - Record: 5-3-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:09 Stribling lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:25 Stribling put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:0
0:28 That was a savage uppercut from Stribling, it's amazing James Braddock is still on his feet with the force that punch had behind it! 5:0
0:41 Stribling just can't find the range with that cross. 5:0
0:48 Braddock dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Stribling back on his heels! 5:4
0:48 Stribling appears to have been staggered by that punch... 5:4
01:02 Stribling takes a cross to the head from Braddock. 5:6
01:23 Braddock usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Stribling tries vainly to score. 5:6
01:25 James Braddock lands a flurry to the ribs of Stribling. 5:8
01:43 The fighters are tied up. Braddock tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 5:8
01:52 Mercante has to separate the two... 5:8
02:03 Young Stribling just comes up short with the combination. 5:8
02:10 Braddock lands a wicked combination! 5:12
02:10 Stribling is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 5:12
02:24 Young Stribling lands a devastating uppercut! 10:12
02:24 Braddock is going to need to regroup after that blow... 10:12
02:33 Stribling lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing James Braddock to take a half step backwards. 13:12
02:46 Braddock finds a home for his jab, keeping Stribling at bay. 13:14
03:00 Braddock throws a flurry of punches but Stribling either blocks or slips them. 13:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Mercante to step in and break it up. 14:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Braddock's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:14 Braddock lands a devastating uppercut to the head of Stribling. Thats a punch he may want to come back to later. 0:3
0:23 Stribling throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Braddock. 3:3
0:41 Braddock traps Stribling's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Mercante breaks it up. 3:3
0:53 Referee Mercante separates the two... 3:3
01:02 Braddock throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Stribling but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:3
01:04 Stribling flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:3
01:23 As high as Braddock is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Stribling takes advantage of it. 5:3
01:31 Braddock pummels Stribling, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 5:7
01:31 That shot buckled Stribling's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:7
01:48 Braddock rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 5:9
02:04 He misses with that punch. 5:9
02:10 The action slows for the moment. 5:9
02:18 Braddock just comes up short with the combination. 5:9
02:28 The cross scores for Stribling. He needs to throw that punch more often. 7:9
02:44 Braddock moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 7:11
02:58 Braddock looks for a breather; he grabs Stribling and holds on. Stribling pushes Braddock off and looks for an opening. 7:11
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 7:11
03:00 Braddock shows Stribling his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 7:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Stribling and Braddock leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Lou Duva knows Young Stribling lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Braddock looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:16 Stribling bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:0
0:25 Stribling splits Braddock's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 5:0
0:25 Braddock reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 5:0
0:40 Stribling wraps up Braddock... Neither fighter will break... 5:0
0:44 Mercante separates the two... 5:0
0:59 Stribling grabs Braddock's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Mercante has to force Stribling to let go. 5:0
01:03 Stribling finally lets go of James Braddock. 5:0
01:12 Stribling is trying to free his gloves from under Braddock's gloves. 5:0
01:17 Mercante separates the two fighters. 5:0
01:28 That punch actually went behind Braddock's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Stribling. 5:0
01:42 Braddock looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Stribling. 5:0
01:50 Stribling backs away and hitches up his trunks. 5:0
01:53 Stribling drills Braddock with a left and right and another left. 7:0
02:10 Stribling just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught James Braddock with a sharp combination! 11:0
02:10 Braddock seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 11:0
02:24 Braddock picks off the combination by Stribling. 11:0
02:31 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 13:2
02:43 Braddock gets his head on the chest of Stribling as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 13:4
03:00 Stribling usues his legs to avoid Braddock's punches. 13:4
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:19 Mercante tries to separate the boxers but Stribling has a vice-like grip on Braddock. 0:0
0:28 Stribling shoves Braddock away. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:36 Braddock lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:2
0:51 Braddock looks to work the body, but Young Stribling covers up nicely. 0:2
0:53 Stribling with a stiff jab. 3:2
01:02 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:2
01:05 * Stribling has James Braddock in a headlock as he rains down punches, Mercante breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 6:2
01:28 Stribling is either lucky or has radar. Braddock's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:2
01:31 A cross to body by Young Stribling gets through. 8:2
01:43 Stribling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
01:55 Stribling lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Braddock. 8:2
01:57 James Braddock splits Stribling's gloves with an uppercut. 8:4
02:18 * Braddock has been knocked down with a strong combination! 8:4
02:20 Mercante brings his arm down over Braddock as he begins the count... 17:4
02:20 1... 17:4
02:21 2... 17:4
02:22 3... 17:4
02:23 4... 17:4
02:24 5... 17:4
02:25 6... 17:4
02:26 7... 17:4
02:27 Braddock is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 8. 17:4
02:27 * Braddock looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 17:4
02:27 Mercante is allowing the fight to continue. Braddock looks real shaken to us, however. 17:4
02:27 Braddock is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Stribling just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 17:4
02:41 Young Stribling leaves the jab just short. 17:4
02:52 Stribling can't score with short uppercut inside. James Braddock got his gloves in front of the punch. 17:4
02:58 Stribling's jab is fast and accurate. 19:4
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 19:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Braddock just misses with a huge shot as Young Stribling chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:21 Stribling slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:26 Braddock leans on the ropes and motions for Stribling to come in. 0:0
0:35 Braddock is clinching. Mercante better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:44 Stribling works his way free! 0:0
0:51 They are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
01:00 Braddock fires and misses. 0:0
01:07 Stribling really buried that punch into Braddock's ribs. 4:0
01:07 That series of punches rocked Braddock and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
01:24 Stribling drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 7:0
01:28 Braddock is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 7:0
01:36 Braddock has Stribling blocked in! 7:0
01:40 Braddock is off target with that hook. 7:0
02:12 The crowd comes to it's feet as Braddock and Stribling engage in a furious exchange. 9:2
02:24 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 9:2
02:28 Braddock lands a crushing cross! 9:6
02:28 Braddock has Stribling in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:6
02:42 Braddock misses wildly with the Hook. 9:6
02:44 Stribling sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Braddock. 12:6
03:00 Stribling is protecting the body nicely as Braddock fails to score inside. 12:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 12:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:12 Braddock fires a lead right that Stribling manages to avoid. 0:0
0:19 Young Stribling lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:19 Braddock is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 4:0
0:23 Braddock is starting to suck wind... 4:0
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:34 Stribling is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Braddock 4:0
0:39 Braddock is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:46 Stribling swings...and misses. 4:0
0:48 Braddock is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:2
01:00 Stribling retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:04 Stribling smothers Braddock's attack as Braddock tries to get off some shots inside. 4:2
01:07 Stribling throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:2
01:24 Braddock pushes Stribling then steps away from him. 6:2
01:33 Young Stribling bangs a right cross off the face of Braddock. 8:2
01:44 Braddock had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 10:5
01:49 Stribling could come on because he looks stronger than Braddock. 10:5
02:11 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 10:5
02:19 Stribling quickly hitches up his trunks. 10:5
02:31 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Stribling. 10:5
02:38 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 10:5
02:46 Braddock misses wildly with the hook. 10:5
02:48 Stribling flicks a lead right to the head of Braddock. 12:5
03:00 Stribling fires and misses. 12:5
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Mercante to step in. 14:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Stribling tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:15 Braddock gets in a hook to the body of Stribling. 0:2
0:33 Braddock keeps looking to get inside on Stribling 0:2
0:38 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:45 Braddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:53 Stribling'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. 0:2
0:57 Stribling scores with a quick hook to the head of Braddock after Braddock missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:2
01:23 That was a violent straight right by Stribling! 6:2
01:23 Braddock in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:2
01:36 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:2
01:36 Braddock gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Stribling. 6:4
01:58 Braddock 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. 6:4
02:00 Stribling gets inside and fires a hook to Braddock's body. 8:4
02:20 Stribling does a great job of moving as Braddock tries to work inside. 8:4
02:27 And Braddock tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Stribling! 12:4
02:27 That blow connected solidly to the head of Braddock and he is stunned! 12:4
02:39 Stribling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:4
02:42 Braddock backs into the lower right corner. 12:4
02:46 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 12:4
02:51 Mercante steps in and breaks it up. 12:4
03:00 Braddock whiffs with the jab. 12:4
03:00 It looks like Stribling has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 11:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Eddie Futch not only gave Braddock encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Stribling. Now it's up to Braddock to implement it. 0:0
0:11 James Braddock grabs Stribling. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Stribling pushes Braddock away. 0:0
0:29 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:34 Stribling fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:41 Stribling slides into the corner... 0:0
0:41 Braddock lands consecutive blows to Stribling's midsection. 0:2
0:54 Braddock is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:2
01:08 James Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Stribling blocks it. 0:2
01:20 Young Stribling shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
01:36 Braddock picks off the jab thrown by Stribling. 2:2
01:43 Braddock drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:6
01:43 Stribling appears shaken by those punches! 2:6
01:57 Braddock fires a volley of punches but Stribling was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:6
01:59 Stribling sneaks home the right cross. 4:6
02:15 Stribling lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Braddock 6:6
02:28 Braddock scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:8
02:49 Braddock misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:8
02:56 Braddock is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:8
03:00 Stribling appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:8
03:00 Mercante motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 6:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Braddock is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:13 Stribling takes a hard combination from James Braddock 0:4
0:13 Stribling is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:27 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:4
0:36 Referee Mercante has to separate the two... 0:4
0:55 Braddock rips a hook to the head. 0:6
01:10 Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:18 These guys are really going at it but Braddock looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:8
01:35 Braddock's misses as Stribling backpedals away. 3:8
01:37 Stribling bangs the uppercut home. 5:8
01:54 Stribling is literally dancing circles around Braddock this round. 5:8
02:17 Braddock retreats into the lower right corner. 5:8
02:21 Stribling is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:8
02:26 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if James Braddock can land a solid one. 5:10
02:40 Stribling lets his hands go inside, but Braddock protects his body well. 5:10
02:48 Braddock has Stribling pinned! 5:10
02:52 Braddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:10
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 6:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:14 Stribling is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:14 Braddock lands a nice cross but Stribling turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:2
0:23 Stribling's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:29 Braddock has his arms wrapped around Stribling... Now they separate. 0:2
0:38 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
0:47 Braddock has Young Stribling cornered! 0:2
0:47 Braddock ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 0:4
01:07 Braddock can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
01:09 Young Stribling scores with an excellent cross. 3:4
01:26 James Braddock misses with that combination. 3:4
01:32 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:4
01:35 Braddock moves into the far left corner. 3:4
01:35 Those were mostly arm punches from Stribling but several got through. 5:4
01:57 Braddock misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:4
01:59 Stribling lands a short left hook to the head. 7:4
02:23 Stribling pins Braddock's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:4
02:27 Mercante separates them. 7:4
02:32 Braddock steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:4
02:39 Braddock catches Stribling coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:8
02:39 Young Stribling looks stunned! 7:8
02:53 Braddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Stribling's defense. 7:8
03:00 Stribling seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:8
03:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 7:7
Fight Result
Let's go to Joe Humphries for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Tony Perez, Puerto Rico scores the bout 96 to 95
Valerie Dorsett, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Adelaide Byrd, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
And your winner by unanimous decision Young Stribling!!!
Score Cards
Tony Perez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 96
James Braddock 9 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 10 10 95
Valerie Dorsett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 97
James Braddock 9 10 9 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 93
Adelaide Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 96
James Braddock 9 10 10 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 30 27 28 30 30 29 30 27 28 30 289
James Braddock 27 30 29 24 27 28 27 30 30 30 282
Statistics
Categories Young Stribling James Braddock
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.30 3.20
Hooks / Round 3.80 2.10
Crosses / Round 5.20 4.30
Combinations / Round 3.80 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 4.70
Punches Landed / Round 22.70 17.50
Punches Missed / Round 39.20 84.90
Punching Accuracy 36.7% 17.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Young Stribling vs James Braddock
Fight info: Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, IN, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Arthur Mercante, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tony Perez (Puerto Rico), Valerie Dorsett (United States) and Adelaide Byrd (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: Young Stribling - Record: 6-3-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lou Duva - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: James Braddock - Record: 5-3-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:09 Stribling lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:25 Stribling put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:0
0:28 That was a savage uppercut from Stribling, it's amazing James Braddock is still on his feet with the force that punch had behind it! 5:0
0:41 Stribling just can't find the range with that cross. 5:0
0:48 Braddock dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Stribling back on his heels! 5:4
0:48 Stribling appears to have been staggered by that punch... 5:4
01:02 Stribling takes a cross to the head from Braddock. 5:6
01:23 Braddock usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Stribling tries vainly to score. 5:6
01:25 James Braddock lands a flurry to the ribs of Stribling. 5:8
01:43 The fighters are tied up. Braddock tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 5:8
01:52 Mercante has to separate the two... 5:8
02:03 Young Stribling just comes up short with the combination. 5:8
02:10 Braddock lands a wicked combination! 5:12
02:10 Stribling is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 5:12
02:24 Young Stribling lands a devastating uppercut! 10:12
02:24 Braddock is going to need to regroup after that blow... 10:12
02:33 Stribling lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing James Braddock to take a half step backwards. 13:12
02:46 Braddock finds a home for his jab, keeping Stribling at bay. 13:14
03:00 Braddock throws a flurry of punches but Stribling either blocks or slips them. 13:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Mercante to step in and break it up. 14:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Braddock's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:14 Braddock lands a devastating uppercut to the head of Stribling. Thats a punch he may want to come back to later. 0:3
0:23 Stribling throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Braddock. 3:3
0:41 Braddock traps Stribling's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Mercante breaks it up. 3:3
0:53 Referee Mercante separates the two... 3:3
01:02 Braddock throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Stribling but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:3
01:04 Stribling flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:3
01:23 As high as Braddock is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Stribling takes advantage of it. 5:3
01:31 Braddock pummels Stribling, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 5:7
01:31 That shot buckled Stribling's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:7
01:48 Braddock rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 5:9
02:04 He misses with that punch. 5:9
02:10 The action slows for the moment. 5:9
02:18 Braddock just comes up short with the combination. 5:9
02:28 The cross scores for Stribling. He needs to throw that punch more often. 7:9
02:44 Braddock moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 7:11
02:58 Braddock looks for a breather; he grabs Stribling and holds on. Stribling pushes Braddock off and looks for an opening. 7:11
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 7:11
03:00 Braddock shows Stribling his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 7:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Stribling and Braddock leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Lou Duva knows Young Stribling lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Braddock looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 0:0
0:16 Stribling bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:0
0:25 Stribling splits Braddock's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 5:0
0:25 Braddock reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 5:0
0:40 Stribling wraps up Braddock... Neither fighter will break... 5:0
0:44 Mercante separates the two... 5:0
0:59 Stribling grabs Braddock's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Mercante has to force Stribling to let go. 5:0
01:03 Stribling finally lets go of James Braddock. 5:0
01:12 Stribling is trying to free his gloves from under Braddock's gloves. 5:0
01:17 Mercante separates the two fighters. 5:0
01:28 That punch actually went behind Braddock's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Stribling. 5:0
01:42 Braddock looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Stribling. 5:0
01:50 Stribling backs away and hitches up his trunks. 5:0
01:53 Stribling drills Braddock with a left and right and another left. 7:0
02:10 Stribling just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught James Braddock with a sharp combination! 11:0
02:10 Braddock seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 11:0
02:24 Braddock picks off the combination by Stribling. 11:0
02:31 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 13:2
02:43 Braddock gets his head on the chest of Stribling as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 13:4
03:00 Stribling usues his legs to avoid Braddock's punches. 13:4
03:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:19 Mercante tries to separate the boxers but Stribling has a vice-like grip on Braddock. 0:0
0:28 Stribling shoves Braddock away. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:36 Braddock lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:2
0:51 Braddock looks to work the body, but Young Stribling covers up nicely. 0:2
0:53 Stribling with a stiff jab. 3:2
01:02 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:2
01:05 * Stribling has James Braddock in a headlock as he rains down punches, Mercante breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 6:2
01:28 Stribling is either lucky or has radar. Braddock's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:2
01:31 A cross to body by Young Stribling gets through. 8:2
01:43 Stribling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
01:55 Stribling lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Braddock. 8:2
01:57 James Braddock splits Stribling's gloves with an uppercut. 8:4
02:18 * Braddock has been knocked down with a strong combination! 8:4
02:20 Mercante brings his arm down over Braddock as he begins the count... 17:4
02:20 1... 17:4
02:21 2... 17:4
02:22 3... 17:4
02:23 4... 17:4
02:24 5... 17:4
02:25 6... 17:4
02:26 7... 17:4
02:27 Braddock is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 8. 17:4
02:27 * Braddock looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 17:4
02:27 Mercante is allowing the fight to continue. Braddock looks real shaken to us, however. 17:4
02:27 Braddock is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Stribling just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 17:4
02:41 Young Stribling leaves the jab just short. 17:4
02:52 Stribling can't score with short uppercut inside. James Braddock got his gloves in front of the punch. 17:4
02:58 Stribling's jab is fast and accurate. 19:4
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 19:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Braddock just misses with a huge shot as Young Stribling chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:21 Stribling slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:26 Braddock leans on the ropes and motions for Stribling to come in. 0:0
0:35 Braddock is clinching. Mercante better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:44 Stribling works his way free! 0:0
0:51 They are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
01:00 Braddock fires and misses. 0:0
01:07 Stribling really buried that punch into Braddock's ribs. 4:0
01:07 That series of punches rocked Braddock and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
01:24 Stribling drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 7:0
01:28 Braddock is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 7:0
01:36 Braddock has Stribling blocked in! 7:0
01:40 Braddock is off target with that hook. 7:0
02:12 The crowd comes to it's feet as Braddock and Stribling engage in a furious exchange. 9:2
02:24 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 9:2
02:28 Braddock lands a crushing cross! 9:6
02:28 Braddock has Stribling in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 9:6
02:42 Braddock misses wildly with the Hook. 9:6
02:44 Stribling sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Braddock. 12:6
03:00 Stribling is protecting the body nicely as Braddock fails to score inside. 12:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 12:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Braddock is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:12 Braddock fires a lead right that Stribling manages to avoid. 0:0
0:19 Young Stribling lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:19 Braddock is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 4:0
0:23 Braddock is starting to suck wind... 4:0
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:34 Stribling is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Braddock 4:0
0:39 Braddock is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:46 Stribling swings...and misses. 4:0
0:48 Braddock is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:2
01:00 Stribling retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:04 Stribling smothers Braddock's attack as Braddock tries to get off some shots inside. 4:2
01:07 Stribling throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:2
01:24 Braddock pushes Stribling then steps away from him. 6:2
01:33 Young Stribling bangs a right cross off the face of Braddock. 8:2
01:44 Braddock had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 10:5
01:49 Stribling could come on because he looks stronger than Braddock. 10:5
02:11 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 10:5
02:19 Stribling quickly hitches up his trunks. 10:5
02:31 Braddock lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Stribling. 10:5
02:38 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 10:5
02:46 Braddock misses wildly with the hook. 10:5
02:48 Stribling flicks a lead right to the head of Braddock. 12:5
03:00 Stribling fires and misses. 12:5
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Mercante to step in. 14:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Stribling tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:15 Braddock gets in a hook to the body of Stribling. 0:2
0:33 Braddock keeps looking to get inside on Stribling 0:2
0:38 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:45 Braddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:53 Stribling'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. 0:2
0:57 Stribling scores with a quick hook to the head of Braddock after Braddock missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:2
01:23 That was a violent straight right by Stribling! 6:2
01:23 Braddock in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:2
01:36 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 6:2
01:36 Braddock gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Stribling. 6:4
01:58 Braddock 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. 6:4
02:00 Stribling gets inside and fires a hook to Braddock's body. 8:4
02:20 Stribling does a great job of moving as Braddock tries to work inside. 8:4
02:27 And Braddock tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Stribling! 12:4
02:27 That blow connected solidly to the head of Braddock and he is stunned! 12:4
02:39 Stribling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 12:4
02:42 Braddock backs into the lower right corner. 12:4
02:46 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 12:4
02:51 Mercante steps in and breaks it up. 12:4
03:00 Braddock whiffs with the jab. 12:4
03:00 It looks like Stribling has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 11:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Eddie Futch not only gave Braddock encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Stribling. Now it's up to Braddock to implement it. 0:0
0:11 James Braddock grabs Stribling. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Stribling pushes Braddock away. 0:0
0:29 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:34 Stribling fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:41 Stribling slides into the corner... 0:0
0:41 Braddock lands consecutive blows to Stribling's midsection. 0:2
0:54 Braddock is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:2
01:08 James Braddock tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Stribling blocks it. 0:2
01:20 Young Stribling shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
01:36 Braddock picks off the jab thrown by Stribling. 2:2
01:43 Braddock drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:6
01:43 Stribling appears shaken by those punches! 2:6
01:57 Braddock fires a volley of punches but Stribling was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:6
01:59 Stribling sneaks home the right cross. 4:6
02:15 Stribling lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Braddock 6:6
02:28 Braddock scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:8
02:49 Braddock misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:8
02:56 Braddock is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:8
03:00 Stribling appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:8
03:00 Mercante motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 6:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Braddock is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:13 Stribling takes a hard combination from James Braddock 0:4
0:13 Stribling is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:27 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:4
0:36 Referee Mercante has to separate the two... 0:4
0:55 Braddock rips a hook to the head. 0:6
01:10 Braddock seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:18 These guys are really going at it but Braddock looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:8
01:35 Braddock's misses as Stribling backpedals away. 3:8
01:37 Stribling bangs the uppercut home. 5:8
01:54 Stribling is literally dancing circles around Braddock this round. 5:8
02:17 Braddock retreats into the lower right corner. 5:8
02:21 Stribling is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:8
02:26 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if James Braddock can land a solid one. 5:10
02:40 Stribling lets his hands go inside, but Braddock protects his body well. 5:10
02:48 Braddock has Stribling pinned! 5:10
02:52 Braddock misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:10
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 6:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:14 Stribling is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
0:14 Braddock lands a nice cross but Stribling turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:2
0:23 Stribling's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:29 Braddock has his arms wrapped around Stribling... Now they separate. 0:2
0:38 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
0:47 Braddock has Young Stribling cornered! 0:2
0:47 Braddock ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 0:4
01:07 Braddock can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
01:09 Young Stribling scores with an excellent cross. 3:4
01:26 James Braddock misses with that combination. 3:4
01:32 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 3:4
01:35 Braddock moves into the far left corner. 3:4
01:35 Those were mostly arm punches from Stribling but several got through. 5:4
01:57 Braddock misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:4
01:59 Stribling lands a short left hook to the head. 7:4
02:23 Stribling pins Braddock's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:4
02:27 Mercante separates them. 7:4
02:32 Braddock steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:4
02:39 Braddock catches Stribling coming in with a sweet uppercut! 7:8
02:39 Young Stribling looks stunned! 7:8
02:53 Braddock wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Stribling's defense. 7:8
03:00 Stribling seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:8
03:00 The final seconds of Round 10 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 7:7
Fight Result
Let's go to Joe Humphries for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Tony Perez, Puerto Rico scores the bout 96 to 95
Valerie Dorsett, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Adelaide Byrd, United States scores the bout 96 to 94
And your winner by unanimous decision Young Stribling!!!
Score Cards
Tony Perez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 96
James Braddock 9 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 10 10 95
Valerie Dorsett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 97
James Braddock 9 10 9 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 93
Adelaide Byrd Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 96
James Braddock 9 10 10 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Young Stribling 30 27 28 30 30 29 30 27 28 30 289
James Braddock 27 30 29 24 27 28 27 30 30 30 282
Statistics
Categories Young Stribling James Braddock
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.30 3.20
Hooks / Round 3.80 2.10
Crosses / Round 5.20 4.30
Combinations / Round 3.80 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 4.70
Punches Landed / Round 22.70 17.50
Punches Missed / Round 39.20 84.90
Punching Accuracy 36.7% 17.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 11 13-18 & IBF belt
Co-Feature
Gene Tunney vs Dariusz Michalczewski
Fight info: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Kenny Bayless, the bout will be scored by three judges: Patricia Morse-Jarman (United States), Soeren Saugmann (Denmark) and Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand), 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: Gene Tunney - Record: 8-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
In the blue corner: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 8-2-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:11 Michalczewski misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:29 Michalczewski grabs Gene Tunney's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Bayless has to force Michalczewski to let go. 0:0
0:34 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:43 Tunney is challenging Michalczewski to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:47 Tunney pushes Dariusz Michalczewski away. 0:0
0:55 The fighters are at close quarters now as Tunney lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
01:09 Michalczewski is either lucky or has radar. Tunney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
01:21 Tunney gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
01:39 Michalczewski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tunney. 4:0
01:52 Tunney misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
01:59 Michalczewski throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Gene Tunney 4:3
02:12 Michalczewski lands a vicious uppercut! 4:7
02:12 Tunney takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:7
02:22 Michalczewski scores with the jab. 4:9
02:40 Tunney shoots the jab into the chest of Michalczewski. 6:9
02:49 Michalczewski lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:11
03:00 Tunney looks for a breather; he grabs Michalczewski and holds on. Michalczewski pushes Tunney off and looks for an opening. 6:11
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:11
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 5:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:15 Tunney fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:27 Tunney is moving like a ghost out there, as Michalczewski trys in vain to corner him 0:0
0:39 Gene Tunney usues his legs to avoid Michalczewski's punches. 0:0
0:41 Gene Tunney sneaks home the right cross. 2:0
0:55 Tunney misses with that punch. 2:0
0:58 Tunney tries a hook but Michalczewski blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:2
01:14 Dariusz Michalczewski tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gene Tunney. 2:2
01:20 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Michalczewski flush! 6:2
01:20 Those shots all landed square and Michalczewski felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 6:2
01:37 Michalczewski fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:2
01:39 Tunney rips a hook to the body. 8:2
01:55 As high as Michalczewski is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tunney takes advantage of it. 8:2
02:03 Tunney cranks up the hook and connects to Michalczewski's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:2
02:03 Michalczewski is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 12:2
02:23 Michalczewski just comes up short with the uppercut. 12:2
02:30 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 12:2
02:37 Tunney is holding... 12:2
02:42 Bayless pries them apart. 12:2
02:51 Tunney fires and misses. 12:2
02:53 Michalczewski's jab connects to Tunney's head 12:4
03:00 Michalczewski picks off the jab thrown by Tunney. 12:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Tunney and Michalczewski go back to their corners. 13:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:05 Al Braverman not only gave Tunney encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Michalczewski. Now it's up to Tunney to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Tunney misses with that combination. 0:0
0:14 Michalczewski throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:27 Michalczewski lands a short hook to the body. 0:4
0:41 Tunney jolts Michalczewski with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 3:4
0:58 Michalczewski holds his arms up in disgust as Gene Tunney holds him around his waist. 3:4
01:07 Bayless has to separate the two... 3:4
01:15 Tunney scores with consecutive blows to the body of Michalczewski. 5:4
01:36 Gene Tunney is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 5:4
01:40 Michalczewski scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 5:6
01:57 Michalczewski clamps Gene Tunney's arms to his side and holds on until Bayless breaks the hold. 5:6
02:02 Michalczewski finally lets go of Tunney. 5:6
02:11 Tunney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:6
02:18 Tunney quickly hitches up his trunks. 5:6
02:30 Tunney takes a hard combination from Michalczewski 5:10
02:30 Tunney looks shaken! 5:10
02:47 Michalczewski pins Tunney's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 5:10
02:59 Referee Bayless has to separate the two... 5:10
03:00 Bayless motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 5:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tunney's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Tunney wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Michalczewski's defense. 0:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:17 Al Braverman was really animated in Tunney's corner and Tunney was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:23 Gene Tunney smothers Michalczewski's attack as Michalczewski tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:38 Tunney fires and misses. 0:0
0:40 * Bayless is telling Michalczewski to quit leading with his head. 0:3
0:49 Tunney takes a step back and reaches toward his head after suffering what appeared to be an intentional head butt from Michalczewski! Angered, Tunney lunges forward and tries to retaliate with a head butt of his own, but misses as Michalczewski retreats and looks at the referee as if to say, 'Hey, did you see that?' Both corners are now screaming at Bayless who has halted the action to admonish the fighter's. He better get control of this fight and quickly! 0:3
0:58 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:3
01:06 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Michalczewski. 0:3
01:18 Tunney is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:3
01:26 Michalczewski is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:5
01:40 Tunney works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:5
01:44 Gene Tunney shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:5
01:56 Dariusz Michalczewski slides into his own corner... 2:5
02:05 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:5
02:09 Tunney flicks a jab to Dariusz Michalczewski's stomach 4:5
02:20 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:5
02:24 Tunney throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Michalczewski but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:5
02:33 Tunney's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:5
02:41 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:5
02:50 Now they break clean. 4:5
03:00 Michalczewski is off target with that combination. 4:5
03:00 Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski got some great advice from Leo Flynn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:07 Tunney lands a rapier like jab to the head of Dariusz Michalczewski 2:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:21 Michalczewski tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:23 Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
0:36 Michalczewski throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:2
0:48 Michalczewski retreats into his own corner... 4:2
0:48 * Tunney is told to quit holding and hitting by Bayless. 7:2
01:08 Michalczewski slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
01:13 Tunney lands a smashing uppercut! 11:2
01:13 Michalczewski is reeling.. 11:2
01:37 Tunney gets in a short cross to the body. 13:2
01:49 Michalczewski slides into the corner... 13:2
01:49 Tunney follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 16:2
02:03 Tunney ties up Michalczewski. 16:2
02:08 Dariusz Michalczewski works his way free! 16:2
02:21 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 16:2
02:26 Michalczewski misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 16:2
02:28 Tunney scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 18:2
02:40 A hard jab lands from Tunney 21:2
02:56 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Tunney and Michalczewski! 23:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 23:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bayless motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Michalczewski received a pep talk from Leo Flynn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Michalczewski is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tunney. 0:0
0:17 Bayless separates the two... 0:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:29 Michalczewski has Tunney blocked in! 0:0
0:34 OH! Dariusz Michalczewski landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:34 Tunney is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:45 Michalczewski plants a cross on Tunney's rib cage. 0:6
01:03 Michalczewski lands a wicked combination! 0:10
01:03 Tunney is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:10
01:22 Tunney wraps up Michalczewski. 0:10
01:26 Referee Bayless steps in to break it up. 0:10
01:31 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:10
01:40 Tunney steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:10
01:50 Tunney lets a quick hook go, catching Michalczewski moving in. 2:10
01:59 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 2:10
02:04 Dariusz Michalczewski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:10
02:15 That hook by Michalczewski jarred Tunney! 2:14
02:15 Tunney was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 2:14
02:32 Michalczewski misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:14
02:40 The action slows for the moment. 2:14
02:54 Michalczewski lands a solid uppercut! 2:18
02:54 And Tunney's in big trouble now! 2:18
03:00 Dariusz Michalczewski has Tunney trapped! 2:18
03:00 Dariusz Michalczewski whiffs with the uppercut. 2:18
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 2:18
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 1:18
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Al Braverman was extremely upbeat during the break with Tunney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:11 Bayless yells at the fighters to separate but Michalczewski and Tunney are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:20 Bayless has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:25 Tunney backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:30 Michalczewski feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:35 Tunney is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 3:0
0:44 Michalczewski is forced into his own corner... 3:0
0:44 Tunney unleashes a flurry and Michalczewski fires back, a close exchange with Gene Tunney coming out on top. 6:2
0:54 Michalczewski pins Tunney in the corner! 6:2
0:58 Michalczewski traps Tunney's gloves under his arms, forcing Bayless to break them up. 6:2
01:07 Michalczewski shoves Tunney away. 6:2
01:17 Dariusz Michalczewski fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:2
01:19 Tunney sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:2
01:33 For all the moving that's taking place, this bout could have been fought in a phone booth. 8:2
01:33 Tunney tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:2
01:46 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Gene Tunney rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 10:2
01:56 Tunney grabs Michalczewski again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 10:2
02:05 Bayless separates the two fighters. 10:2
02:10 Michalczewski traps Tunney in the corner! 10:2
02:15 Michalczewski has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 10:2
02:19 Bayless is shouting at Michalczewski to break! 10:2
02:23 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Bayless breaks them apart. 10:2
02:26 They move to ring center. 10:2
02:40 Tunney isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Michalczewski fits. 10:2
02:45 Michalczewski moves into the lower right corner. 10:2
02:49 Tunney 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. 10:2
02:56 Michalczewski lands a strong cross! 10:7
02:56 Tunney looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:7
03:00 There's the bell. Tunney wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 12:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:09 Dariusz Michalczewski retreats into the near corner. 0:0
0:13 Gene Tunney landed a sharp combination that rocked Michalczewski back on his heels! 4:0
0:13 Michalczewski took far too many hard shots from Tunney in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:0
0:18 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:30 Tunney tries to muscle inside but Michalczewski clinches him. 4:0
0:34 Bayless breaks them up... 4:0
0:45 Tunney has Michalczewski pinned! 4:0
0:45 Gene Tunney lands the lead cross. 6:0
0:59 Michalczewski lands a crushing cross! 6:5
0:59 Tunney was stunned by that blow! 6:5
01:23 * A solid hook drops Michalczewski on his back! 6:5
01:25 Bayless stands over Michalczewski and begins the count... 14:5
01:25 1... 14:5
01:26 2... 14:5
01:27 Michalczewski lurches to his feet at the count of 3 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 14:5
01:28 4... 14:5
01:29 5... 14:5
01:30 6... 14:5
01:31 7... 14:5
01:31 * Michalczewski gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 14:5
01:31 Bayless motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 14:5
01:31 Michalczewski is badly stunned and Tunney will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 14:5
01:40 Tunney fires a solid combination. 16:5
01:40 Michalczewski is dazed as Tunney looks to put him away! 16:5
01:44 It appears as if Michalczewski has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 16:5
01:48 Tunney has Dariusz Michalczewski trapped in the upper neutral corner... 16:5
01:53 Tunney is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Michalczewski to chase him. 16:5
02:01 Tunney is giving Michalczewski a lot of side-to-side movement. 16:5
02:06 Michalczewski backs into his own corner... 16:5
02:06 Tunney fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 18:5
02:06 Tunney picks up the pace sensing he can get Michalczewski out of there! 18:5
02:19 Tunney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:5
02:31 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 18:5
02:37 Tunney gets inside and fires a hook to Michalczewski's body. 20:5
02:48 Michalczewski is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 20:5
02:51 Michalczewski feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 20:5
02:56 Bayless has to pull the fighters away from each other as Michalczewski locks up Tunney's arms. 20:5
03:00 Bayless has to break them apart. 20:5
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 21:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:19 Michalczewski doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:21 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Tunney. 3:0
0:31 Michalczewski is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:0
0:39 Tunney wraps his arms around Michalczewski. 3:0
0:48 Bayless separates them. 3:0
01:00 Gene Tunney takes a heavy combination downstairs. 3:4
01:00 Tunney in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:4
01:13 Tunney is trapped in Michalczewski's corner... 3:4
01:18 Michalczewski connects with a violent uppercut! 3:8
01:18 Tunney seems to have been hurt by that punch! 3:8
01:22 Gene Tunney is running out of gas... 3:8
01:31 It's a sweet uppercut by Michalczewski! He snapped Gene Tunney's head straight back with that punch! 3:12
01:31 Tunney is reeling after that shot! 3:12
01:36 Michalczewski doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 3:12
01:40 Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 3:12
01:45 Michalczewski tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tunney blocks it. 3:12
01:52 Tunney pummels Dariusz Michalczewski, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 7:12
01:52 That blast sent Dariusz Michalczewski reeling into the ropes! 7:12
01:56 It looks like Tunney and Michalczewski are both running out of gas... 7:12
02:05 Michalczewski traps Tunney in the corner! 7:12
02:09 Dariusz Michalczewski smothers Tunney's attack with a clinch! 7:12
02:14 Bayless moves them apart. 7:12
02:18 Michalczewski has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 7:12
02:29 Tunney just landed a three punch combo! 11:12
02:29 Michalczewski's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 11:12
02:34 Michalczewski's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 9. 11:12
02:43 Michalczewski clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 11:12
02:52 Bayless separates the two... 11:12
02:57 Tunney rips a hard jab to Michalczewski's body 14:12
03:00 Michalczewski doesn't have much left... 14:12
03:00 Gene Tunney appears to have this fight under control. 14:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:12
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Michalczewski's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Tunney has Michalczewski cornered! 0:0
0:12 Tunney darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:26 Tunney is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:30 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:39 Bayless moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:49 Michalczewski fires a left hand that Tunney takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:59 Tunney is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
01:03 Michalczewski doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
01:08 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
01:12 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:16 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:20 Michalczewski lands a hard uppercut! 0:4
01:20 That punch may have stunned Tunney momentarily. 0:4
01:30 Tunney slides into the corner... 0:4
01:34 Michalczewski throws a flurry of punches but Tunney either blocks or slips them. 0:4
01:52 Michalczewski lets his hands go inside, but Tunney protects his body well. 0:4
01:54 Tunney fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 2:4
02:05 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:4
02:09 Michalczewski just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tunney with a sharp combination! 2:8
02:09 That's the shot Michalczewski hoped to land! Tunney looks bad after that series of blows. 2:8
02:23 Michalczewski lands a solid hook! 2:12
02:23 Tunney is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:12
02:42 Gene Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Dariusz Michalczewski fails to score inside. 2:12
02:52 Michalczewski pins Tunney in the corner! 2:12
02:57 Michalczewski brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 2:12
03:00 Michalczewski looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 2:12
03:00 Tunney seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:12
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 2:14
Fight Result
Let's go to Henry Jones for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Patricia Morse-Jarman, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Soeren Saugmann, Denmark scores the bout 96 to 94
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 96 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Gene Tunney!
Score Cards
Patricia Morse-Jarman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 97
Dariusz Michalczewski 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 10 93
Soeren Saugmann Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 10 94
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 28 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 289
Dariusz Michalczewski 29 27 30 30 27 30 27 24 27 30 281
Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Dariusz Michalczewski
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.70 3.10
Hooks / Round 4.00 3.20
Crosses / Round 4.00 3.50
Combinations / Round 5.50 3.80
Uppercuts / Round 2.90 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 22.10 16.80
Punches Missed / Round 43.00 59.40
Punching Accuracy 33.9% 22.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Gene Tunney vs Dariusz Michalczewski
Fight info: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Henry Jones, referee is Kenny Bayless, the bout will be scored by three judges: Patricia Morse-Jarman (United States), Soeren Saugmann (Denmark) and Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand), 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: Gene Tunney - Record: 8-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
In the blue corner: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 8-2-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:11 Michalczewski misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:29 Michalczewski grabs Gene Tunney's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Bayless has to force Michalczewski to let go. 0:0
0:34 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:43 Tunney is challenging Michalczewski to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:47 Tunney pushes Dariusz Michalczewski away. 0:0
0:55 The fighters are at close quarters now as Tunney lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
01:09 Michalczewski is either lucky or has radar. Tunney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
01:21 Tunney gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
01:39 Michalczewski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tunney. 4:0
01:52 Tunney misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
01:59 Michalczewski throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Gene Tunney 4:3
02:12 Michalczewski lands a vicious uppercut! 4:7
02:12 Tunney takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:7
02:22 Michalczewski scores with the jab. 4:9
02:40 Tunney shoots the jab into the chest of Michalczewski. 6:9
02:49 Michalczewski lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 6:11
03:00 Tunney looks for a breather; he grabs Michalczewski and holds on. Michalczewski pushes Tunney off and looks for an opening. 6:11
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:11
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 5:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:15 Tunney fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:27 Tunney is moving like a ghost out there, as Michalczewski trys in vain to corner him 0:0
0:39 Gene Tunney usues his legs to avoid Michalczewski's punches. 0:0
0:41 Gene Tunney sneaks home the right cross. 2:0
0:55 Tunney misses with that punch. 2:0
0:58 Tunney tries a hook but Michalczewski blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:2
01:14 Dariusz Michalczewski tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gene Tunney. 2:2
01:20 Tunney shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Michalczewski flush! 6:2
01:20 Those shots all landed square and Michalczewski felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 6:2
01:37 Michalczewski fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:2
01:39 Tunney rips a hook to the body. 8:2
01:55 As high as Michalczewski is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tunney takes advantage of it. 8:2
02:03 Tunney cranks up the hook and connects to Michalczewski's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 12:2
02:03 Michalczewski is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 12:2
02:23 Michalczewski just comes up short with the uppercut. 12:2
02:30 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 12:2
02:37 Tunney is holding... 12:2
02:42 Bayless pries them apart. 12:2
02:51 Tunney fires and misses. 12:2
02:53 Michalczewski's jab connects to Tunney's head 12:4
03:00 Michalczewski picks off the jab thrown by Tunney. 12:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Tunney and Michalczewski go back to their corners. 13:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:05 Al Braverman not only gave Tunney encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Michalczewski. Now it's up to Tunney to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Tunney misses with that combination. 0:0
0:14 Michalczewski throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:27 Michalczewski lands a short hook to the body. 0:4
0:41 Tunney jolts Michalczewski with a short, crisp uppercut under the ribs, that had to hurt. 3:4
0:58 Michalczewski holds his arms up in disgust as Gene Tunney holds him around his waist. 3:4
01:07 Bayless has to separate the two... 3:4
01:15 Tunney scores with consecutive blows to the body of Michalczewski. 5:4
01:36 Gene Tunney is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 5:4
01:40 Michalczewski scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 5:6
01:57 Michalczewski clamps Gene Tunney's arms to his side and holds on until Bayless breaks the hold. 5:6
02:02 Michalczewski finally lets go of Tunney. 5:6
02:11 Tunney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:6
02:18 Tunney quickly hitches up his trunks. 5:6
02:30 Tunney takes a hard combination from Michalczewski 5:10
02:30 Tunney looks shaken! 5:10
02:47 Michalczewski pins Tunney's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 5:10
02:59 Referee Bayless has to separate the two... 5:10
03:00 Bayless motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 5:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tunney's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Tunney wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Michalczewski's defense. 0:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:17 Al Braverman was really animated in Tunney's corner and Tunney was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:23 Gene Tunney smothers Michalczewski's attack as Michalczewski tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:38 Tunney fires and misses. 0:0
0:40 * Bayless is telling Michalczewski to quit leading with his head. 0:3
0:49 Tunney takes a step back and reaches toward his head after suffering what appeared to be an intentional head butt from Michalczewski! Angered, Tunney lunges forward and tries to retaliate with a head butt of his own, but misses as Michalczewski retreats and looks at the referee as if to say, 'Hey, did you see that?' Both corners are now screaming at Bayless who has halted the action to admonish the fighter's. He better get control of this fight and quickly! 0:3
0:58 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:3
01:06 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Michalczewski. 0:3
01:18 Tunney is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:3
01:26 Michalczewski is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:5
01:40 Tunney works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:5
01:44 Gene Tunney shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:5
01:56 Dariusz Michalczewski slides into his own corner... 2:5
02:05 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:5
02:09 Tunney flicks a jab to Dariusz Michalczewski's stomach 4:5
02:20 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:5
02:24 Tunney throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Michalczewski but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:5
02:33 Tunney's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:5
02:41 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:5
02:50 Now they break clean. 4:5
03:00 Michalczewski is off target with that combination. 4:5
03:00 Round 4 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski got some great advice from Leo Flynn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:07 Tunney lands a rapier like jab to the head of Dariusz Michalczewski 2:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:21 Michalczewski tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:23 Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
0:36 Michalczewski throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:2
0:48 Michalczewski retreats into his own corner... 4:2
0:48 * Tunney is told to quit holding and hitting by Bayless. 7:2
01:08 Michalczewski slides into a neutral corner... 7:2
01:13 Tunney lands a smashing uppercut! 11:2
01:13 Michalczewski is reeling.. 11:2
01:37 Tunney gets in a short cross to the body. 13:2
01:49 Michalczewski slides into the corner... 13:2
01:49 Tunney follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 16:2
02:03 Tunney ties up Michalczewski. 16:2
02:08 Dariusz Michalczewski works his way free! 16:2
02:21 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 16:2
02:26 Michalczewski misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 16:2
02:28 Tunney scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 18:2
02:40 A hard jab lands from Tunney 21:2
02:56 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Tunney and Michalczewski! 23:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 23:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bayless motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Michalczewski received a pep talk from Leo Flynn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Michalczewski is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tunney. 0:0
0:17 Bayless separates the two... 0:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:29 Michalczewski has Tunney blocked in! 0:0
0:34 OH! Dariusz Michalczewski landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:34 Tunney is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:45 Michalczewski plants a cross on Tunney's rib cage. 0:6
01:03 Michalczewski lands a wicked combination! 0:10
01:03 Tunney is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:10
01:22 Tunney wraps up Michalczewski. 0:10
01:26 Referee Bayless steps in to break it up. 0:10
01:31 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:10
01:40 Tunney steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:10
01:50 Tunney lets a quick hook go, catching Michalczewski moving in. 2:10
01:59 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 2:10
02:04 Dariusz Michalczewski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:10
02:15 That hook by Michalczewski jarred Tunney! 2:14
02:15 Tunney was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 2:14
02:32 Michalczewski misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:14
02:40 The action slows for the moment. 2:14
02:54 Michalczewski lands a solid uppercut! 2:18
02:54 And Tunney's in big trouble now! 2:18
03:00 Dariusz Michalczewski has Tunney trapped! 2:18
03:00 Dariusz Michalczewski whiffs with the uppercut. 2:18
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 2:18
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 1:18
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Al Braverman was extremely upbeat during the break with Tunney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:11 Bayless yells at the fighters to separate but Michalczewski and Tunney are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:20 Bayless has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:25 Tunney backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:30 Michalczewski feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:35 Tunney is throwing that hook from outside, but it still connects with plenty of zip! 3:0
0:44 Michalczewski is forced into his own corner... 3:0
0:44 Tunney unleashes a flurry and Michalczewski fires back, a close exchange with Gene Tunney coming out on top. 6:2
0:54 Michalczewski pins Tunney in the corner! 6:2
0:58 Michalczewski traps Tunney's gloves under his arms, forcing Bayless to break them up. 6:2
01:07 Michalczewski shoves Tunney away. 6:2
01:17 Dariusz Michalczewski fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:2
01:19 Tunney sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:2
01:33 For all the moving that's taking place, this bout could have been fought in a phone booth. 8:2
01:33 Tunney tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:2
01:46 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Gene Tunney rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 10:2
01:56 Tunney grabs Michalczewski again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 10:2
02:05 Bayless separates the two fighters. 10:2
02:10 Michalczewski traps Tunney in the corner! 10:2
02:15 Michalczewski has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 10:2
02:19 Bayless is shouting at Michalczewski to break! 10:2
02:23 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Bayless breaks them apart. 10:2
02:26 They move to ring center. 10:2
02:40 Tunney isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Michalczewski fits. 10:2
02:45 Michalczewski moves into the lower right corner. 10:2
02:49 Tunney 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. 10:2
02:56 Michalczewski lands a strong cross! 10:7
02:56 Tunney looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 10:7
03:00 There's the bell. Tunney wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 12:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Al Braverman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tunney has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:09 Dariusz Michalczewski retreats into the near corner. 0:0
0:13 Gene Tunney landed a sharp combination that rocked Michalczewski back on his heels! 4:0
0:13 Michalczewski took far too many hard shots from Tunney in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:0
0:18 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 4:0
0:30 Tunney tries to muscle inside but Michalczewski clinches him. 4:0
0:34 Bayless breaks them up... 4:0
0:45 Tunney has Michalczewski pinned! 4:0
0:45 Gene Tunney lands the lead cross. 6:0
0:59 Michalczewski lands a crushing cross! 6:5
0:59 Tunney was stunned by that blow! 6:5
01:23 * A solid hook drops Michalczewski on his back! 6:5
01:25 Bayless stands over Michalczewski and begins the count... 14:5
01:25 1... 14:5
01:26 2... 14:5
01:27 Michalczewski lurches to his feet at the count of 3 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 14:5
01:28 4... 14:5
01:29 5... 14:5
01:30 6... 14:5
01:31 7... 14:5
01:31 * Michalczewski gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 14:5
01:31 Bayless motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 14:5
01:31 Michalczewski is badly stunned and Tunney will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 14:5
01:40 Tunney fires a solid combination. 16:5
01:40 Michalczewski is dazed as Tunney looks to put him away! 16:5
01:44 It appears as if Michalczewski has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 16:5
01:48 Tunney has Dariusz Michalczewski trapped in the upper neutral corner... 16:5
01:53 Tunney is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Michalczewski to chase him. 16:5
02:01 Tunney is giving Michalczewski a lot of side-to-side movement. 16:5
02:06 Michalczewski backs into his own corner... 16:5
02:06 Tunney fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 18:5
02:06 Tunney picks up the pace sensing he can get Michalczewski out of there! 18:5
02:19 Tunney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:5
02:31 Tunney misses wildly with the Hook. 18:5
02:37 Tunney gets inside and fires a hook to Michalczewski's body. 20:5
02:48 Michalczewski is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 20:5
02:51 Michalczewski feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 20:5
02:56 Bayless has to pull the fighters away from each other as Michalczewski locks up Tunney's arms. 20:5
03:00 Bayless has to break them apart. 20:5
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 21:5
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:19 Michalczewski doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:21 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Tunney. 3:0
0:31 Michalczewski is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:0
0:39 Tunney wraps his arms around Michalczewski. 3:0
0:48 Bayless separates them. 3:0
01:00 Gene Tunney takes a heavy combination downstairs. 3:4
01:00 Tunney in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:4
01:13 Tunney is trapped in Michalczewski's corner... 3:4
01:18 Michalczewski connects with a violent uppercut! 3:8
01:18 Tunney seems to have been hurt by that punch! 3:8
01:22 Gene Tunney is running out of gas... 3:8
01:31 It's a sweet uppercut by Michalczewski! He snapped Gene Tunney's head straight back with that punch! 3:12
01:31 Tunney is reeling after that shot! 3:12
01:36 Michalczewski doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 3:12
01:40 Tunney retreats into a neutral corner. 3:12
01:45 Michalczewski tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tunney blocks it. 3:12
01:52 Tunney pummels Dariusz Michalczewski, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 7:12
01:52 That blast sent Dariusz Michalczewski reeling into the ropes! 7:12
01:56 It looks like Tunney and Michalczewski are both running out of gas... 7:12
02:05 Michalczewski traps Tunney in the corner! 7:12
02:09 Dariusz Michalczewski smothers Tunney's attack with a clinch! 7:12
02:14 Bayless moves them apart. 7:12
02:18 Michalczewski has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 7:12
02:29 Tunney just landed a three punch combo! 11:12
02:29 Michalczewski's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 11:12
02:34 Michalczewski's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 9. 11:12
02:43 Michalczewski clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 11:12
02:52 Bayless separates the two... 11:12
02:57 Tunney rips a hard jab to Michalczewski's body 14:12
03:00 Michalczewski doesn't have much left... 14:12
03:00 Gene Tunney appears to have this fight under control. 14:12
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 13:12
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Michalczewski's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 Tunney has Michalczewski cornered! 0:0
0:12 Tunney darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:26 Tunney is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:30 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:39 Bayless moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:49 Michalczewski fires a left hand that Tunney takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:59 Tunney is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
01:03 Michalczewski doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
01:08 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
01:12 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:16 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:20 Michalczewski lands a hard uppercut! 0:4
01:20 That punch may have stunned Tunney momentarily. 0:4
01:30 Tunney slides into the corner... 0:4
01:34 Michalczewski throws a flurry of punches but Tunney either blocks or slips them. 0:4
01:52 Michalczewski lets his hands go inside, but Tunney protects his body well. 0:4
01:54 Tunney fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 2:4
02:05 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:4
02:09 Michalczewski just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Tunney with a sharp combination! 2:8
02:09 That's the shot Michalczewski hoped to land! Tunney looks bad after that series of blows. 2:8
02:23 Michalczewski lands a solid hook! 2:12
02:23 Tunney is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:12
02:42 Gene Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Dariusz Michalczewski fails to score inside. 2:12
02:52 Michalczewski pins Tunney in the corner! 2:12
02:57 Michalczewski brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 2:12
03:00 Michalczewski looks to work the body, but Tunney covers up nicely. 2:12
03:00 Tunney seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:12
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 2:14
Fight Result
Let's go to Henry Jones for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Patricia Morse-Jarman, United States scores the bout 97 to 93
Soeren Saugmann, Denmark scores the bout 96 to 94
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 96 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Gene Tunney!
Score Cards
Patricia Morse-Jarman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 97
Dariusz Michalczewski 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 10 93
Soeren Saugmann Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 10 94
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 96
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 28 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 30 27 289
Dariusz Michalczewski 29 27 30 30 27 30 27 24 27 30 281
Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Dariusz Michalczewski
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.70 3.10
Hooks / Round 4.00 3.20
Crosses / Round 4.00 3.50
Combinations / Round 5.50 3.80
Uppercuts / Round 2.90 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 22.10 16.80
Punches Missed / Round 43.00 59.40
Punching Accuracy 33.9% 22.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 11 13-18 & IBF belt
Main Event
Tommy Gibbons vs Bernard Hopkins
Fight info: Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Laurence Cole, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dong-Ahn Park (South Korea), Omar Fernandez (Argentina) and Ignacio Robles (Panama), 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: 8-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Cunningham - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 8-2-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:19 Tommy Gibbons is clinching... 0:0
0:24 * Cole steps in and admonishes Hopkins for leaning on Gibbons's neck. 0:0
0:38 Gibbons gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:53 Gibbons lands a solid uppercut! 6:0
0:53 Hopkins takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:0
01:06 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:0
01:11 Referee Cole separates the two... 6:0
01:15 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:31 Gibbons slips in a jab to the body 8:0
01:53 Bernard Hopkins lands a devastating cross! 8:4
01:53 That's the punch Hopkins hoped to land! Gibbons looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:4
02:07 Tommy Gibbons 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. 8:4
02:09 Hopkins scores with consecutive blows to the body of Gibbons. 8:6
02:25 Hopkins leaves the jab just short. 8:6
02:27 Gibbons lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 10:6
02:36 Gibbons throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 12:6
02:45 Hopkins doesn't have to look for Gibbons this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:6
02:49 Gibbons lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Hopkins. 15:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 15:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Those were mostly arm punches from Tommy Gibbons but several got through. 2:0
0:25 Gibbons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Kevin Cunningham's instructions work. 2:0
0:32 Hopkins picks off the jab thrown by Gibbons. 2:0
0:47 Gibbons lands a vicious cross! 6:0
0:47 Hopkins's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:0
01:05 Bernard Hopkins fires and misses. 6:0
01:16 Hopkins knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 6:0
01:25 Hopkins charges in but Gibbons avoids the rush. 6:0
01:37 OH! Hopkins landed the big hook flush! 6:4
01:37 Tommy Gibbons is reeling after that shot! 6:4
01:54 Gibbons whiffs with the jab. 6:4
02:09 Gibbons fires a shot, but it glances off Hopkins's shoulder. 6:4
02:15 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:4
02:19 Bernard Hopkins steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:4
02:29 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:4
02:37 Hopkins lands a crushing cross! 6:8
02:37 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Gibbons's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 6:8
02:54 Gibbons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:8
02:59 Hopkins has Gibbons blocked in! 6:8
03:00 Bernard Hopkins is blocked in his own corner... 6:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 7:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Kevin Cunningham is just telling Gibbons the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:12 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hopkins blocks it. 0:0
0:26 Bernard Hopkins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 0:0
0:34 * That was a blatant head butt by Gibbons and Cole has stopped the action to scold him 2:0
0:58 Gibbons tries to muscle inside but Hopkins clinches him. 2:0
01:03 Hopkins pushes Gibbons away. 2:0
01:14 Hopkins fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
01:25 * Gibbons drives home a brutal combination to Bernard Hopkins's head and down he goes!!! 2:0
01:27 Cole crouches over Hopkins as he starts the count 9:0
01:27 1... 9:0
01:28 2... 9:0
01:29 3... 9:0
01:30 4... 9:0
01:31 5... 9:0
01:32 6... 9:0
01:32 * Hopkins looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 9:0
01:32 Cole motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 9:0
01:32 Gibbons knows he has Hopkins hurt as he wades in swinging! 9:0
01:45 Gibbons is flicking the jab, trying to keep Hopkins at long range. 9:0
01:50 Gibbons lands a flurry to the ribs of Hopkins. 11:0
01:50 Hopkins is badly stunned and Gibbons will try to finish him off here in the 3rd round! 11:0
02:03 Gibbons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:0
02:10 Gibbons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 13:0
02:10 Gibbons picks up the pace sensing he can get Hopkins out of there! 13:0
02:23 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 13:0
02:34 Hopkins is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 13:0
02:45 Hopkins slides into the corner... 13:0
02:49 Gibbons looks for a breather; he grabs Bernard Hopkins and holds on. Hopkins pushes Gibbons off and looks for an opening. 13:0
02:54 Gibbons uses his shoulder to force Hopkins out of the clinch. 13:0
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 13:0
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 14:0
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gibbons and Hopkins leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Yvon Michel was really animated in Hopkins's corner and Hopkins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Tommy Gibbons misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:23 Gibbons feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:0
0:37 Gibbons ties up Hopkins... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 2:0
0:46 * Hopkins is being warned for leaning on the opponent's neck. Cole is letting the judges know. 2:0
01:04 Gibbons looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:0
01:20 Gibbons smothers Hopkins's attack as Hopkins tries to get off some shots inside. 4:0
01:27 Tommy Gibbons lets a quick hook go, catching Hopkins moving in. 6:0
01:54 Hopkins lands a hard uppercut! 6:4
01:54 Tommy Gibbons appears shaken by that punch! 6:4
01:59 Hopkins appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 6:4
02:04 Gibbons flicks a jab to Hopkins's stomach 8:4
02:21 Hopkins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:4
02:32 Gibbons has Hopkins pinned! 8:4
02:36 Gibbons is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Hopkins. 8:4
02:41 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 8:4
02:49 Hopkins traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms, forcing Cole to break them up. 8:4
02:58 Cole steps in and breaks it up. 8:4
02:58 * Cole 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 Cole is obviously confused. 8:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons and Hopkins square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Kevin Cunningham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gibbons has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:11 Gibbons grabs Hopkins again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:23 Gibbons and Bernard Hopkins each take a step back. 0:0
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:28 Gibbons scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
0:42 Gibbons lets his hands go inside, but Hopkins protects his body well. 2:0
0:44 Hopkins lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:2
01:05 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 2:2
01:07 Hopkins's jab connects to Gibbons's head 2:4
01:24 Gibbons is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Hopkins's defense. 2:4
01:32 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Gibbons digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Hopkins. 4:4
01:48 Hopkins takes a heavy cross downstairs. 9:4
01:48 Hopkins is gasping for air!! 9:4
01:57 Gibbons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:4
02:14 Gibbons is trying to free his gloves from under Hopkins's gloves. 9:4
02:19 Cole separates the two... 9:4
02:35 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 9:4
02:38 Hopkins pins Gibbons in the corner! 9:4
02:43 Hopkins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:4
02:56 Hopkins connects with a violent cross! 9:9
02:56 Gibbons was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 9:9
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 10:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Kevin Cunningham not only gave Gibbons encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hopkins. Now it's up to Gibbons to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins pins Gibbons's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:24 Hopkins finally lets go of Gibbons. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:31 Gibbons has Hopkins trapped! 0:0
0:35 Gibbons is clinching... Hopkins is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gibbons's arms... 0:0
0:40 Referee Cole steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:52 Hopkins moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:52 Gibbons shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
01:07 Cole has to pull the fighters away from each other as Bernard Hopkins locks up Gibbons's arms. 2:0
01:16 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
01:20 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
01:28 Bernard Hopkins misses with that combination. 2:0
01:35 It's a sweet uppercut by Gibbons! He snapped Hopkins's head straight back with that punch! 7:0
01:35 Hopkins seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 7:0
01:44 Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:0
01:49 Gibbons is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:0
02:03 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 7:0
02:11 Tommy Gibbons lands a wicked uppercut! 11:0
02:11 Hopkins is trying to regroup after that punch... 11:0
02:23 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:0
02:34 Gibbons darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 11:0
02:39 Hopkins has Gibbons trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 11:0
02:44 Hopkins doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 11:0
02:53 Gibbons works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 11:0
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 13:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:16 Gibbons just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hopkins with a sharp combination! 5:0
0:16 Hopkins is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Gibbons just gave him an absolute lacing! 5:0
0:21 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 5:0
0:25 Gibbons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 5:0
0:26 Gibbons's jab is fast and accurate. 7:0
0:40 Gibbons catches Hopkins with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 9:0
0:59 Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 9:0
01:14 Gibbons is holding... 9:0
01:18 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:0
01:23 Gibbons and Hopkins lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 9:0
01:34 Gibbons bounces off the ropes, challenging Hopkins to come get him. 9:0
01:40 Gibbons does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 12:0
02:02 Tommy Gibbons smothers Hopkins's attack with a clinch! 12:0
02:11 Cole has to separate the two... 12:0
02:23 Gibbons backs into the upper left corner. 12:0
02:27 Hopkins grabs Gibbons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 12:0
02:36 Cole separates them. 12:0
02:46 Hopkins just comes up short with the cross. 12:0
02:48 * Gibbons is told to watch the low blows by Cole. 15:0
03:00 Hopkins now has some bruising under his right eye. 15:0
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:1
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:14 That hook by Gibbons jarred Hopkins! 5:0
0:14 Hopkins seems to have been hurt by that punch! 5:0
0:23 Gibbons got some great advice from Kevin Cunningham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 5:0
0:27 Gibbons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:0
0:34 Gibbons pins Hopkins in the corner! 5:0
0:39 Gibbons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hopkins back on his heels! 9:0
0:39 Hopkins looks stunned! 9:0
0:52 Gibbons is off target with that hook. 9:0
01:03 He slides along the far ropes. 9:0
01:07 Gibbons connects with a cross to Hopkins's body. 11:0
01:07 Gibbons senses he has Hopkins in trouble and he is pouring it on! 11:0
01:12 The swelling under Bernard Hopkins's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 11:0
01:16 Gibbons lands a stinging jab. 13:0
01:25 Hopkins is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 13:0
01:38 Hopkins slides into his own corner... 13:0
01:43 Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 13:0
01:52 Hopkins is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 13:0
01:57 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 13:0
02:01 Gibbons comes in low. Hopkins puts a headlock on him. Cole knocks Hopkins's arm off Gibbons's head. 13:0
02:10 Cole moves in to break the clinch. 13:0
02:20 Hopkins appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 13:0
02:24 Hopkins scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 13:2
02:38 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 13:2
02:50 Hopkins shoves Gibbons away. 13:2
02:58 The fighters are back at ring center... 13:2
03:00 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches but Hopkins either blocks or slips them. 13:2
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 15:1
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 9. There it is! 0:0
0:16 Hopkins catches Gibbons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:16 Tommy Gibbons looks shaken! 0:4
0:25 Kevin Cunningham seemed to pump up Gibbons between rounds. 0:4
0:25 Hopkins is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
0:30 Hopkins does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gibbons's punches in close. 0:4
0:37 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:41 Hopkins approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Gibbons any room to breathe. 0:4
0:46 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
0:55 Cole is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:4
01:07 Hopkins bulls his way inside, pushing Gibbons up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:4
01:19 Gibbons'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. 0:4
01:22 Gibbons's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:4
01:32 Gibbons is trapped in the corner... 0:4
01:32 Hopkins lands a cross to the body. 0:6
01:45 Gibbons has Hopkins cornered! 0:6
01:45 Gibbons hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Hopkins. 2:6
01:50 There appears to be increased swelling under Hopkins's right eye. 2:6
01:54 Gibbons rips a cross to the stomach of Bernard Hopkins, but there was really no power behind it. 4:6
02:21 Gibbons scores with a quick one-two to Hopkins's midsection 6:6
02:38 Gibbons slips out of a corner, as Hopkins attempts to trap him. 6:6
02:43 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:6
03:00 The action is at ring center. 6:6
03:00 Hopkins fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:6
03:00 It looks like Gibbons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:7
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins'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
0:10 Hopkins traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:15 Hopkins is holding Gibbons tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:27 Cole has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:35 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:39 Bernard Hopkins needs to catch his second wind... 2:0
0:50 Hopkins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:52 Gibbons's finds a home on Bernard Hopkins's jaw. 4:0
01:02 Hopkins is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
01:05 Bernard Hopkins lands a hook to the ribs. 4:2
01:22 Hopkins misses wildly with the hook. 4:2
01:24 Gibbons bangs a right cross off the face of Hopkins. 6:2
01:37 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:45 Hopkins slides along the far ropes. 6:2
01:50 The action slows for the moment. 6:2
01:58 Hopkins grabs Gibbons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cole has to force Hopkins to let go. 6:2
02:02 Gibbons works his way free! 6:2
02:06 Hopkins is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 6:2
02:18 Hopkins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:2
02:25 Gibbons just landed a three punch combo! 10:2
02:25 Hopkins is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:2
02:29 Hopkins's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 10:2
02:39 Bernard Hopkins lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 10:4
03:00 Tommy Gibbons is challenging Hopkins to fight him and quit clinching. 10:4
03:00 Cole separates the two fighters. 10:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 10. 10:4
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Hopkins'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
0:09 Hopkins flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:14 Hopkins's tank is just about on empty. 0:2
0:24 That was a violent straight right by Hopkins! 0:6
0:24 Gibbons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:6
0:39 The action is back at ring center. 0:6
0:44 Gibbons fires a lead right that Hopkins manages to avoid. 0:6
0:57 Gibbons lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:6
01:14 Apparently Hopkins feels it's a good strategy to hug Gibbons and force Cole to come separate them. 2:6
01:19 Gibbons pushes Hopkins away. 2:6
01:28 Gibbons ends up behind Hopkins as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:6
01:38 Hopkins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gibbons ducks under it. 2:6
01:45 A hard jab to the stomach makes Hopkins gasp!! 5:6
01:50 The swelling is increasing around Hopkins's right. 5:6
01:55 Gibbons rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 7:6
02:16 Cole tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Hopkins. 7:6
02:28 * Gibbons is using that shoulder like a third arm and Cole is letting him know he better clean it up. 7:6
02:46 Gibbons circles around the ring. 7:6
02:51 Hopkins moves into the near right corner. 7:6
02:51 Hopkins winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Gibbons. 10:6
03:00 Gibbons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hopkins. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. Gibbons wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 11 is history. 12:5
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bernard Hopkins was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins'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 Hopkins retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons snakes the jab through Hopkins's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:13 The swelling around Hopkins's right eye is worsening. 2:0
0:22 Gibbons fires and misses. 2:0
0:24 Hopkins lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:2
0:43 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:2
0:43 Those punches hurt Hopkins and he looks to hang on. 6:2
0:53 Gibbons splits Hopkins's gloves with an uppercut. 8:2
01:07 Hopkins swings...and misses. 8:2
01:24 Hopkins misses with that punch. 8:2
01:26 Gibbons lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:2
01:43 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:2
01:54 * Gibbons lands a vicious combination and Hopkins collapses like a house of cards! 10:2
01:56 Cole picks up the count.. 16:2
01:56 1... 16:2
01:57 2... 16:2
01:58 3... 16:2
01:58 * Hopkins gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 16:2
01:58 The fight will go on as Cole deems Hopkins is fit to conitnue. 16:2
01:58 Gibbons hurt Hopkins with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 16:2
02:07 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Gibbons had the edge. 19:4
02:07 Gibbons has Hopkins hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Gibbons is. 19:4
02:11 The swelling around Hopkins's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 19:4
02:16 Hopkins is trapped in Gibbons's corner... 19:4
02:20 Gibbons looks to work the body, but Hopkins covers up nicely. 19:4
02:27 Hopkins slides into a neutral corner... 19:4
02:32 Gibbons can't score with short uppercut inside. Hopkins got his gloves in front of the punch. 19:4
02:43 Gibbons doesn't connect with the jab. 19:4
02:54 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 19:4
02:58 Bernard Hopkins slides into the corner... 19:4
03:00 Gibbons just can't find the range with that jab. 19:4
03:00 Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 19:4
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 21:4
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cole motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hopkins's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hopkins's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Hopkins clinches... Tommy Gibbons gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:22 Cole breaks them up... 0:0
0:26 Gibbons received a pep talk from Kevin Cunningham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:31 Hopkins pins Gibbons's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:40 Cole is shouting at Hopkins to break! 0:0
0:49 Hopkins's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 0:0
0:52 Gibbons scores with a nice right cross. 2:0
01:06 Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
01:22 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Hopkins to the canvas! 2:0
01:24 Cole begins the count... 11:0
01:24 1... 11:0
01:25 2... 11:0
01:26 Hopkins tries to clear his head as Cole reaches the count of 3. 11:0
01:27 4... 11:0
01:28 5... 11:0
01:29 6... 11:0
01:30 7... 11:0
01:31 8... 11:0
01:31 * Hopkins's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 11:0
01:31 The fight will continue as Cole appears satisfied that Hopkins is OK. 11:0
01:31 Gibbons must sense that he's got Hopkins just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 11:0
01:40 Hopkins moves into the upper corner. 11:0
01:40 Gibbons scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 14:0
01:40 Gibbons has Hopkins is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 14:0
01:44 Hopkins's legs are wobbly from the knockdown in the last round and from being down in this round as well! 14:0
01:53 Gibbons is circling his opponent. 14:0
01:57 Hopkins is pinned in his own corner... 14:0
01:57 Gibbons rips Hopkins to the body with a sharp uppercut. 17:0
01:57 Gibbons has got Hopkins on the ropes but he's never had the reputation for being a great finisher. Let's see if he can close the show here in the 13th. 17:0
02:02 Hopkins's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 17:0
02:15 Gibbons just misses with a huge shot as Hopkins chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 17:0
02:26 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 17:0
02:40 Cole warns Hopkins for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 17:0
02:45 Referee Cole has to separate the two... 17:0
02:53 Hopkins has Gibbons trapped in the upper neutral corner... 17:0
02:58 Hopkins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 17:0
03:00 Gibbons appears to have this fight under control. 17:0
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 18:1
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Hopkins is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Hopkins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:15 Gibbons lands consecutive blows to Hopkins's midsection. 2:0
0:25 Gibbons digs a short hook to ribs of Bernard Hopkins. 4:0
0:38 That punch actually went behind Gibbons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Hopkins. 4:0
0:45 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
0:52 Gibbons lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Hopkins on the end of that punch. 6:0
0:56 The swelling under Hopkins's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:0
01:09 Gibbons just comes up short with the cross. 6:0
01:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:0
01:25 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Hopkins's punches. 6:0
01:37 Gibbons picks off the uppercut by Hopkins. 6:0
01:49 Gibbons wraps up Hopkins. 6:0
02:01 Cole separates the two... 6:0
02:01 Hopkins eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 6:0
02:11 Hopkins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gibbons. 6:0
02:14 Some nice infighting ends with Gibbons getting an uppercut in. 8:0
02:39 Gibbons is either lucky or has radar. Hopkins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:0
02:56 Bernard Hopkins and Gibbons are in a clinch, Cole hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:0
03:00 Cole has to break them apart. 8:0
03:00 Gibbons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:0
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 14 sounds. 7:1
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Bernard Hopkins still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Hopkins ducks into an uppercut from Gibbons as he looks to work inside. 3:0
0:19 Gibbons retreats into the upper left corner. 3:0
0:23 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 3:0
0:32 Cole moves them apart. 3:0
0:41 Hopkins and Gibbons clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 3:0
0:48 Hopkins clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 3:0
0:52 Now they break clean. 3:0
01:04 Hopkins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:0
01:10 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 3:0
01:18 The fighters are tied up. Tommy Gibbons tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 3:0
01:23 Hopkins tries to get free... Here comes Cole to break them up... 3:0
01:34 Hopkins wraps up Gibbons... Neither fighter will break... 3:0
01:38 * Gibbons is told to watch hitting on the break by Cole 3:0
01:56 Cole is talking to Gibbons and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 3:0
02:04 Hopkins is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gibbons can't throw punches, I guess. 3:0
02:08 Cole pries them apart. 3:0
02:21 Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:0
02:53 Hopkins has his arms wrapped around Tommy Gibbons... Now they separate. 3:0
02:58 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:0
03:00 Gibbons ties up Hopkins. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:0
03:00 Hopkins works his way free! 3:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 15th and final round of this fight. 2:1
Fight Result
Here's Jimmy Lennon with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Dong-Ahn Park, South Korea scores the bout 146 to 136
Omar Fernandez, Argentina scores the bout 149 to 133
Ignacio Robles, Panama scores the bout 149 to 134
The winner and still IBF light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision is Tommy Gibbons!
Score Cards
Dong-Ahn Park Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 146
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 8 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 8 8 9 9 136
Omar Fernandez Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 149
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 9 9 133
Ignacio Robles Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 149
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 8 8 9 9 134
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 30 27 30 29 30 30 30 30 29 30 29 30 30 30 30 444
Bernard Hopkins 27 30 24 28 27 27 27 27 29 27 28 24 24 27 27 403
Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Bernard Hopkins
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 5.13 1.40
Hooks / Round 4.13 1.40
Crosses / Round 4.13 1.87
Combinations / Round 4.20 0.93
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 1.33
Punches Landed / Round 22.20 6.93
Punches Missed / Round 47.73 51.13
Punching Accuracy 31.7% 11.9%
Total Number of Fouls 4 2
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 4 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 4 / 4
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 11 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Tommy Gibbons vs Bernard Hopkins
Fight info: Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Laurence Cole, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dong-Ahn Park (South Korea), Omar Fernandez (Argentina) and Ignacio Robles (Panama), 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: 8-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Cunningham - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 8-2-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:19 Tommy Gibbons is clinching... 0:0
0:24 * Cole steps in and admonishes Hopkins for leaning on Gibbons's neck. 0:0
0:38 Gibbons gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:53 Gibbons lands a solid uppercut! 6:0
0:53 Hopkins takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:0
01:06 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:0
01:11 Referee Cole separates the two... 6:0
01:15 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:31 Gibbons slips in a jab to the body 8:0
01:53 Bernard Hopkins lands a devastating cross! 8:4
01:53 That's the punch Hopkins hoped to land! Gibbons looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:4
02:07 Tommy Gibbons 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. 8:4
02:09 Hopkins scores with consecutive blows to the body of Gibbons. 8:6
02:25 Hopkins leaves the jab just short. 8:6
02:27 Gibbons lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 10:6
02:36 Gibbons throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 12:6
02:45 Hopkins doesn't have to look for Gibbons this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:6
02:49 Gibbons lands a quick jab and follows up immediately with a heavy cross to the head of Hopkins. 15:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 15:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:16 Those were mostly arm punches from Tommy Gibbons but several got through. 2:0
0:25 Gibbons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Kevin Cunningham's instructions work. 2:0
0:32 Hopkins picks off the jab thrown by Gibbons. 2:0
0:47 Gibbons lands a vicious cross! 6:0
0:47 Hopkins's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:0
01:05 Bernard Hopkins fires and misses. 6:0
01:16 Hopkins knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 6:0
01:25 Hopkins charges in but Gibbons avoids the rush. 6:0
01:37 OH! Hopkins landed the big hook flush! 6:4
01:37 Tommy Gibbons is reeling after that shot! 6:4
01:54 Gibbons whiffs with the jab. 6:4
02:09 Gibbons fires a shot, but it glances off Hopkins's shoulder. 6:4
02:15 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:4
02:19 Bernard Hopkins steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:4
02:29 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:4
02:37 Hopkins lands a crushing cross! 6:8
02:37 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Gibbons's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 6:8
02:54 Gibbons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:8
02:59 Hopkins has Gibbons blocked in! 6:8
03:00 Bernard Hopkins is blocked in his own corner... 6:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 7:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Kevin Cunningham is just telling Gibbons the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:12 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hopkins blocks it. 0:0
0:26 Bernard Hopkins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 0:0
0:34 * That was a blatant head butt by Gibbons and Cole has stopped the action to scold him 2:0
0:58 Gibbons tries to muscle inside but Hopkins clinches him. 2:0
01:03 Hopkins pushes Gibbons away. 2:0
01:14 Hopkins fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
01:25 * Gibbons drives home a brutal combination to Bernard Hopkins's head and down he goes!!! 2:0
01:27 Cole crouches over Hopkins as he starts the count 9:0
01:27 1... 9:0
01:28 2... 9:0
01:29 3... 9:0
01:30 4... 9:0
01:31 5... 9:0
01:32 6... 9:0
01:32 * Hopkins looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 9:0
01:32 Cole motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 9:0
01:32 Gibbons knows he has Hopkins hurt as he wades in swinging! 9:0
01:45 Gibbons is flicking the jab, trying to keep Hopkins at long range. 9:0
01:50 Gibbons lands a flurry to the ribs of Hopkins. 11:0
01:50 Hopkins is badly stunned and Gibbons will try to finish him off here in the 3rd round! 11:0
02:03 Gibbons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:0
02:10 Gibbons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 13:0
02:10 Gibbons picks up the pace sensing he can get Hopkins out of there! 13:0
02:23 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 13:0
02:34 Hopkins is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 13:0
02:45 Hopkins slides into the corner... 13:0
02:49 Gibbons looks for a breather; he grabs Bernard Hopkins and holds on. Hopkins pushes Gibbons off and looks for an opening. 13:0
02:54 Gibbons uses his shoulder to force Hopkins out of the clinch. 13:0
03:00 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 13:0
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 14:0
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gibbons and Hopkins leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Yvon Michel was really animated in Hopkins's corner and Hopkins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Tommy Gibbons misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:23 Gibbons feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:0
0:37 Gibbons ties up Hopkins... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 2:0
0:46 * Hopkins is being warned for leaning on the opponent's neck. Cole is letting the judges know. 2:0
01:04 Gibbons looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:0
01:20 Gibbons smothers Hopkins's attack as Hopkins tries to get off some shots inside. 4:0
01:27 Tommy Gibbons lets a quick hook go, catching Hopkins moving in. 6:0
01:54 Hopkins lands a hard uppercut! 6:4
01:54 Tommy Gibbons appears shaken by that punch! 6:4
01:59 Hopkins appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 6:4
02:04 Gibbons flicks a jab to Hopkins's stomach 8:4
02:21 Hopkins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:4
02:32 Gibbons has Hopkins pinned! 8:4
02:36 Gibbons is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Hopkins. 8:4
02:41 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 8:4
02:49 Hopkins traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms, forcing Cole to break them up. 8:4
02:58 Cole steps in and breaks it up. 8:4
02:58 * Cole 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 Cole is obviously confused. 8:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons and Hopkins square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Kevin Cunningham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Gibbons has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:11 Gibbons grabs Hopkins again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:23 Gibbons and Bernard Hopkins each take a step back. 0:0
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:28 Gibbons scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
0:42 Gibbons lets his hands go inside, but Hopkins protects his body well. 2:0
0:44 Hopkins lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:2
01:05 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 2:2
01:07 Hopkins's jab connects to Gibbons's head 2:4
01:24 Gibbons is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Hopkins's defense. 2:4
01:32 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Gibbons digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Hopkins. 4:4
01:48 Hopkins takes a heavy cross downstairs. 9:4
01:48 Hopkins is gasping for air!! 9:4
01:57 Gibbons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:4
02:14 Gibbons is trying to free his gloves from under Hopkins's gloves. 9:4
02:19 Cole separates the two... 9:4
02:35 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 9:4
02:38 Hopkins pins Gibbons in the corner! 9:4
02:43 Hopkins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 9:4
02:56 Hopkins connects with a violent cross! 9:9
02:56 Gibbons was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 9:9
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 10:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Kevin Cunningham not only gave Gibbons encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hopkins. Now it's up to Gibbons to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins pins Gibbons's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:24 Hopkins finally lets go of Gibbons. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:31 Gibbons has Hopkins trapped! 0:0
0:35 Gibbons is clinching... Hopkins is trying to free his gloves... They are under Gibbons's arms... 0:0
0:40 Referee Cole steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:52 Hopkins moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:52 Gibbons shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
01:07 Cole has to pull the fighters away from each other as Bernard Hopkins locks up Gibbons's arms. 2:0
01:16 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
01:20 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
01:28 Bernard Hopkins misses with that combination. 2:0
01:35 It's a sweet uppercut by Gibbons! He snapped Hopkins's head straight back with that punch! 7:0
01:35 Hopkins seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 7:0
01:44 Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:0
01:49 Gibbons is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:0
02:03 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 7:0
02:11 Tommy Gibbons lands a wicked uppercut! 11:0
02:11 Hopkins is trying to regroup after that punch... 11:0
02:23 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:0
02:34 Gibbons darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 11:0
02:39 Hopkins has Gibbons trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 11:0
02:44 Hopkins doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 11:0
02:53 Gibbons works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 11:0
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 13:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:16 Gibbons just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hopkins with a sharp combination! 5:0
0:16 Hopkins is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Gibbons just gave him an absolute lacing! 5:0
0:21 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 5:0
0:25 Gibbons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 5:0
0:26 Gibbons's jab is fast and accurate. 7:0
0:40 Gibbons catches Hopkins with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 9:0
0:59 Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 9:0
01:14 Gibbons is holding... 9:0
01:18 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:0
01:23 Gibbons and Hopkins lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 9:0
01:34 Gibbons bounces off the ropes, challenging Hopkins to come get him. 9:0
01:40 Gibbons does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 12:0
02:02 Tommy Gibbons smothers Hopkins's attack with a clinch! 12:0
02:11 Cole has to separate the two... 12:0
02:23 Gibbons backs into the upper left corner. 12:0
02:27 Hopkins grabs Gibbons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 12:0
02:36 Cole separates them. 12:0
02:46 Hopkins just comes up short with the cross. 12:0
02:48 * Gibbons is told to watch the low blows by Cole. 15:0
03:00 Hopkins now has some bruising under his right eye. 15:0
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:1
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:14 That hook by Gibbons jarred Hopkins! 5:0
0:14 Hopkins seems to have been hurt by that punch! 5:0
0:23 Gibbons got some great advice from Kevin Cunningham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 5:0
0:27 Gibbons misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:0
0:34 Gibbons pins Hopkins in the corner! 5:0
0:39 Gibbons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hopkins back on his heels! 9:0
0:39 Hopkins looks stunned! 9:0
0:52 Gibbons is off target with that hook. 9:0
01:03 He slides along the far ropes. 9:0
01:07 Gibbons connects with a cross to Hopkins's body. 11:0
01:07 Gibbons senses he has Hopkins in trouble and he is pouring it on! 11:0
01:12 The swelling under Bernard Hopkins's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 11:0
01:16 Gibbons lands a stinging jab. 13:0
01:25 Hopkins is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 13:0
01:38 Hopkins slides into his own corner... 13:0
01:43 Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 13:0
01:52 Hopkins is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 13:0
01:57 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 13:0
02:01 Gibbons comes in low. Hopkins puts a headlock on him. Cole knocks Hopkins's arm off Gibbons's head. 13:0
02:10 Cole moves in to break the clinch. 13:0
02:20 Hopkins appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 13:0
02:24 Hopkins scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 13:2
02:38 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 13:2
02:50 Hopkins shoves Gibbons away. 13:2
02:58 The fighters are back at ring center... 13:2
03:00 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches but Hopkins either blocks or slips them. 13:2
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 15:1
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 9. There it is! 0:0
0:16 Hopkins catches Gibbons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:4
0:16 Tommy Gibbons looks shaken! 0:4
0:25 Kevin Cunningham seemed to pump up Gibbons between rounds. 0:4
0:25 Hopkins is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
0:30 Hopkins does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gibbons's punches in close. 0:4
0:37 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:41 Hopkins approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Gibbons any room to breathe. 0:4
0:46 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
0:55 Cole is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:4
01:07 Hopkins bulls his way inside, pushing Gibbons up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:4
01:19 Gibbons'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. 0:4
01:22 Gibbons's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:4
01:32 Gibbons is trapped in the corner... 0:4
01:32 Hopkins lands a cross to the body. 0:6
01:45 Gibbons has Hopkins cornered! 0:6
01:45 Gibbons hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Hopkins. 2:6
01:50 There appears to be increased swelling under Hopkins's right eye. 2:6
01:54 Gibbons rips a cross to the stomach of Bernard Hopkins, but there was really no power behind it. 4:6
02:21 Gibbons scores with a quick one-two to Hopkins's midsection 6:6
02:38 Gibbons slips out of a corner, as Hopkins attempts to trap him. 6:6
02:43 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:6
03:00 The action is at ring center. 6:6
03:00 Hopkins fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:6
03:00 It looks like Gibbons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:7
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins'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
0:10 Hopkins traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:15 Hopkins is holding Gibbons tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:27 Cole has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:35 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:39 Bernard Hopkins needs to catch his second wind... 2:0
0:50 Hopkins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:52 Gibbons's finds a home on Bernard Hopkins's jaw. 4:0
01:02 Hopkins is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
01:05 Bernard Hopkins lands a hook to the ribs. 4:2
01:22 Hopkins misses wildly with the hook. 4:2
01:24 Gibbons bangs a right cross off the face of Hopkins. 6:2
01:37 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:45 Hopkins slides along the far ropes. 6:2
01:50 The action slows for the moment. 6:2
01:58 Hopkins grabs Gibbons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cole has to force Hopkins to let go. 6:2
02:02 Gibbons works his way free! 6:2
02:06 Hopkins is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 6:2
02:18 Hopkins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:2
02:25 Gibbons just landed a three punch combo! 10:2
02:25 Hopkins is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:2
02:29 Hopkins's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 10:2
02:39 Bernard Hopkins lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 10:4
03:00 Tommy Gibbons is challenging Hopkins to fight him and quit clinching. 10:4
03:00 Cole separates the two fighters. 10:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 10. 10:4
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Hopkins'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
0:09 Hopkins flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:14 Hopkins's tank is just about on empty. 0:2
0:24 That was a violent straight right by Hopkins! 0:6
0:24 Gibbons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:6
0:39 The action is back at ring center. 0:6
0:44 Gibbons fires a lead right that Hopkins manages to avoid. 0:6
0:57 Gibbons lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:6
01:14 Apparently Hopkins feels it's a good strategy to hug Gibbons and force Cole to come separate them. 2:6
01:19 Gibbons pushes Hopkins away. 2:6
01:28 Gibbons ends up behind Hopkins as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:6
01:38 Hopkins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gibbons ducks under it. 2:6
01:45 A hard jab to the stomach makes Hopkins gasp!! 5:6
01:50 The swelling is increasing around Hopkins's right. 5:6
01:55 Gibbons rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 7:6
02:16 Cole tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Hopkins. 7:6
02:28 * Gibbons is using that shoulder like a third arm and Cole is letting him know he better clean it up. 7:6
02:46 Gibbons circles around the ring. 7:6
02:51 Hopkins moves into the near right corner. 7:6
02:51 Hopkins winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Gibbons. 10:6
03:00 Gibbons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hopkins. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. Gibbons wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 11 is history. 12:5
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bernard Hopkins was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins'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 Hopkins retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons snakes the jab through Hopkins's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:13 The swelling around Hopkins's right eye is worsening. 2:0
0:22 Gibbons fires and misses. 2:0
0:24 Hopkins lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:2
0:43 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:2
0:43 Those punches hurt Hopkins and he looks to hang on. 6:2
0:53 Gibbons splits Hopkins's gloves with an uppercut. 8:2
01:07 Hopkins swings...and misses. 8:2
01:24 Hopkins misses with that punch. 8:2
01:26 Gibbons lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:2
01:43 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:2
01:54 * Gibbons lands a vicious combination and Hopkins collapses like a house of cards! 10:2
01:56 Cole picks up the count.. 16:2
01:56 1... 16:2
01:57 2... 16:2
01:58 3... 16:2
01:58 * Hopkins gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 16:2
01:58 The fight will go on as Cole deems Hopkins is fit to conitnue. 16:2
01:58 Gibbons hurt Hopkins with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 16:2
02:07 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Gibbons had the edge. 19:4
02:07 Gibbons has Hopkins hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Gibbons is. 19:4
02:11 The swelling around Hopkins's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 19:4
02:16 Hopkins is trapped in Gibbons's corner... 19:4
02:20 Gibbons looks to work the body, but Hopkins covers up nicely. 19:4
02:27 Hopkins slides into a neutral corner... 19:4
02:32 Gibbons can't score with short uppercut inside. Hopkins got his gloves in front of the punch. 19:4
02:43 Gibbons doesn't connect with the jab. 19:4
02:54 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 19:4
02:58 Bernard Hopkins slides into the corner... 19:4
03:00 Gibbons just can't find the range with that jab. 19:4
03:00 Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 19:4
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 21:4
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cole motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hopkins's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hopkins's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Hopkins clinches... Tommy Gibbons gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:22 Cole breaks them up... 0:0
0:26 Gibbons received a pep talk from Kevin Cunningham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:31 Hopkins pins Gibbons's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:40 Cole is shouting at Hopkins to break! 0:0
0:49 Hopkins's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 0:0
0:52 Gibbons scores with a nice right cross. 2:0
01:06 Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
01:22 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Hopkins to the canvas! 2:0
01:24 Cole begins the count... 11:0
01:24 1... 11:0
01:25 2... 11:0
01:26 Hopkins tries to clear his head as Cole reaches the count of 3. 11:0
01:27 4... 11:0
01:28 5... 11:0
01:29 6... 11:0
01:30 7... 11:0
01:31 8... 11:0
01:31 * Hopkins's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 11:0
01:31 The fight will continue as Cole appears satisfied that Hopkins is OK. 11:0
01:31 Gibbons must sense that he's got Hopkins just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 11:0
01:40 Hopkins moves into the upper corner. 11:0
01:40 Gibbons scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 14:0
01:40 Gibbons has Hopkins is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 14:0
01:44 Hopkins's legs are wobbly from the knockdown in the last round and from being down in this round as well! 14:0
01:53 Gibbons is circling his opponent. 14:0
01:57 Hopkins is pinned in his own corner... 14:0
01:57 Gibbons rips Hopkins to the body with a sharp uppercut. 17:0
01:57 Gibbons has got Hopkins on the ropes but he's never had the reputation for being a great finisher. Let's see if he can close the show here in the 13th. 17:0
02:02 Hopkins's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 17:0
02:15 Gibbons just misses with a huge shot as Hopkins chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 17:0
02:26 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 17:0
02:40 Cole warns Hopkins for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 17:0
02:45 Referee Cole has to separate the two... 17:0
02:53 Hopkins has Gibbons trapped in the upper neutral corner... 17:0
02:58 Hopkins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 17:0
03:00 Gibbons appears to have this fight under control. 17:0
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 18:1
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Hopkins is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Hopkins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:15 Gibbons lands consecutive blows to Hopkins's midsection. 2:0
0:25 Gibbons digs a short hook to ribs of Bernard Hopkins. 4:0
0:38 That punch actually went behind Gibbons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Hopkins. 4:0
0:45 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
0:52 Gibbons lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Hopkins on the end of that punch. 6:0
0:56 The swelling under Hopkins's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 6:0
01:09 Gibbons just comes up short with the cross. 6:0
01:18 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:0
01:25 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Hopkins's punches. 6:0
01:37 Gibbons picks off the uppercut by Hopkins. 6:0
01:49 Gibbons wraps up Hopkins. 6:0
02:01 Cole separates the two... 6:0
02:01 Hopkins eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 6:0
02:11 Hopkins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gibbons. 6:0
02:14 Some nice infighting ends with Gibbons getting an uppercut in. 8:0
02:39 Gibbons is either lucky or has radar. Hopkins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:0
02:56 Bernard Hopkins and Gibbons are in a clinch, Cole hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:0
03:00 Cole has to break them apart. 8:0
03:00 Gibbons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:0
03:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 14 sounds. 7:1
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 15th and final round begins. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Bernard Hopkins still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Hopkins ducks into an uppercut from Gibbons as he looks to work inside. 3:0
0:19 Gibbons retreats into the upper left corner. 3:0
0:23 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 3:0
0:32 Cole moves them apart. 3:0
0:41 Hopkins and Gibbons clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 3:0
0:48 Hopkins clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 3:0
0:52 Now they break clean. 3:0
01:04 Hopkins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:0
01:10 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 3:0
01:18 The fighters are tied up. Tommy Gibbons tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 3:0
01:23 Hopkins tries to get free... Here comes Cole to break them up... 3:0
01:34 Hopkins wraps up Gibbons... Neither fighter will break... 3:0
01:38 * Gibbons is told to watch hitting on the break by Cole 3:0
01:56 Cole is talking to Gibbons and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 3:0
02:04 Hopkins is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gibbons can't throw punches, I guess. 3:0
02:08 Cole pries them apart. 3:0
02:21 Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:0
02:53 Hopkins has his arms wrapped around Tommy Gibbons... Now they separate. 3:0
02:58 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:0
03:00 Gibbons ties up Hopkins. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:0
03:00 Hopkins works his way free! 3:0
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 15th and final round of this fight. 2:1
Fight Result
Here's Jimmy Lennon with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Dong-Ahn Park, South Korea scores the bout 146 to 136
Omar Fernandez, Argentina scores the bout 149 to 133
Ignacio Robles, Panama scores the bout 149 to 134
The winner and still IBF light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision is Tommy Gibbons!
Score Cards
Dong-Ahn Park Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 146
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 8 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 8 8 9 9 136
Omar Fernandez Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 149
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 9 9 133
Ignacio Robles Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 149
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 8 8 9 9 134
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 30 27 30 29 30 30 30 30 29 30 29 30 30 30 30 444
Bernard Hopkins 27 30 24 28 27 27 27 27 29 27 28 24 24 27 27 403
Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Bernard Hopkins
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 5.13 1.40
Hooks / Round 4.13 1.40
Crosses / Round 4.13 1.87
Combinations / Round 4.20 0.93
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 1.33
Punches Landed / Round 22.20 6.93
Punches Missed / Round 47.73 51.13
Punching Accuracy 31.7% 11.9%
Total Number of Fouls 4 2
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 4 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 4 / 4
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 11 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 11 13-18 & IBF belt
Ketchel steps up in the championship rounds. Good scrap.