Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Jimmy Bivins Chad Dawson 2-1 1 SD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Bob Fitzsimmons Tiger Jack Fox 2-1 1 KO 7 10
Preliminary 2 Floyd Patterson Antonio Tarver 2-1 1 UD 10 10
Support Bout Jack Dillon Prince Badi Ajamu 4-1 2 TKO 8 10
Co-Feature Sam Langford John Henry Lewis 1-1 1 UD 10 10
Main Event Michael Spinks Billy Conn 1-1 0 D(m) 10 10
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW Season Week 12 7-12 & WBO BELT
Re: LHW Season Week 12 7-12 & WBO BELT
Opening Bout
Jimmy Bivins vs Chad Dawson
Fight info: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Frank Santore, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marcos Torres (Panama), Jean Giacomantonio (Luxembourg) and Sylvain Leblanc (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 7-3-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Chad Dawson - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
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
0:16 Bivins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:30 Dawson lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:30 That's the punch Dawson hoped to land! Bivins looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:4
0:53 Bivins fires a left hand that Dawson takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
01:05 Chad Dawson doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:4
01:07 Bivins shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:4
01:20 Dawson scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:6
01:36 Dawson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:6
01:40 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Bivins can land a solid one. 4:6
01:53 As high as Bivins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Dawson takes advantage of it. 4:6
01:57 A flurry of blows from Bivins lands to the body 6:6
02:14 Bivins lands a crushing hook! 11:6
02:14 Dawson is hurt! 11:6
02:31 Bivins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:6
02:34 Dawson finds an opening in Bivins's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 11:9
02:43 Bivins doesn't have to look for Chad Dawson this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:9
03:00 Jimmy Bivins fires a lead right that Dawson manages to avoid. 11:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:16 Dawson slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:26 Bivins has his arms wrapped around Dawson... Now they separate. 0:0
0:38 Santore steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:47 Dawson wings a big left hand at Bivins but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:49 Bivins rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Dawson. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 3:0
01:11 Bivins pins Dawson's arms. Now they move apart. 3:0
01:20 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:0
01:30 Dawson brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 3:0
01:43 Bivins traps Dawson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Santore breaks it up. 3:0
01:47 Santore separates the two fighters. 3:0
01:52 Not much happening at the moment. 3:0
01:59 Bivins throws a flurry of punches but Dawson either blocks or slips them. 3:0
02:01 Dawson throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Bivins. 3:3
02:10 Dawson takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 5:3
02:27 Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Dawson. 5:3
02:37 Bivins shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 8:3
02:57 Dawson lands a wicked uppercut! 8:7
02:57 Bivins looks shaken! 8:7
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:10 Dawson drops in a solid cross just above Bivins's trunks. 0:3
0:27 Chad Dawson works his way in and leans on Jimmy Bivins... 0:3
0:39 Dawson and Bivins each take a step back. 0:3
0:43 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:3
0:51 Dawson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bivins back on his heels! 0:7
0:51 Bivins is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:7
01:02 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Bivins is coming out on top. 3:9
01:27 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:9
01:29 Dawson connects with stiff right hook to the body. 3:12
01:42 Dawson lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Bivins's midsection. 3:14
01:58 Dawson lands a devastating uppercut! 3:18
01:58 Bivins was staggered by that punch! 3:18
02:14 * Bivins is hitting Dawson in the back of his head and Santore has seen enough as he issues a warning for rabbit punching. 5:18
02:32 Dawson gets off a jab to the solar plexus 5:20
02:45 Bivins scores with a nice right cross. 7:20
03:00 Bivins is protecting the body nicely as Dawson fails to score inside. 7:20
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 7:20
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bivins's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Bivins smothers Dawson's attack as Dawson tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:13 Some good body work by Bivins but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:28 Bivins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
0:35 Bivins gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
0:45 Bivins rips a hook to the head. 6:0
0:54 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:0
0:57 Jimmy Bivins's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:0
01:15 Bivins smothers Dawson's attack with a clinch! 8:0
01:24 * Jimmy Bivins has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 8:0
01:38 Bivins is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:0
01:53 Chad Dawson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Bivins tries vainly to score. 10:0
02:00 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 10:0
02:06 Dawson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 10:2
02:21 Dawson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Bivins ducks under it. 10:2
02:32 Bivins does a great job of moving as Dawson tries to work inside. 10:2
02:34 Bivins's left hook has found a home on the side of Dawson's head as he lands it again. 13:2
02:46 There's some nice hand speed. Bivins fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 15:2
03:00 Jimmy Bivins swings...and misses. 15:2
03:00 Dawson breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 4 ends. 14:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:11 Bivins is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Bivins scores with the jab. 2:0
0:30 Dawson ducks into an uppercut from Bivins. 4:0
0:46 Chad Dawson tries to muscle inside but Bivins clinches him. 4:0
0:51 Santore separates them. 4:0
01:02 Bivins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:0
01:06 Dawson is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Bivins to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 4:0
01:14 Dawson just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:0
01:28 Dawson lands a smashing hook! 4:4
01:28 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
01:45 Bivins pins Dawson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:4
01:54 Santore moves them apart. 4:4
01:59 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:4
02:13 Bivins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:4
02:13 Dawson is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:4
02:27 Bivins brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:4
02:31 Chad Dawson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:4
02:34 The cross scores for Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:4
02:59 Dawson picks off the combination by Bivins. 10:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 12:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Dawson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dai Dollings's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Bivins ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 2:0
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:16 Chad Dawson is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:23 Bivins is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Dawson to chase him. 2:0
0:28 Jimmy Bivins fires a jab to the body 4:0
0:44 Bivins is moving around the ring nicely. 4:0
0:57 Oh!!! Dawson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:4
0:57 Bivins's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:4
01:11 Bivins fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
01:31 Dawson cranks up the hook and connects to Bivins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:8
01:31 Jimmy Bivins is staggered... 4:8
01:45 Bivins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:8
01:56 Bivins telegraphed that shot and Dawson ducks under it easily. 4:8
02:08 Bivins misses wildly with the hook. 4:8
02:10 Dawson lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 4:10
02:20 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Jimmy Bivins seemed to get the better of it. 7:12
02:24 Dawson is starting to fatigue... 7:12
02:35 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Chad Dawson lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Bivins. 7:14
02:50 Jimmy Bivins lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Dawson on the end of that punch. 9:14
03:00 Dawson plods forward. 9:14
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dawson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 * Santore steps in and admonishes Bivins for hitting below the belt. 2:0
0:22 Dawson's tank is just about on empty. 2:0
0:26 Jimmy Bivins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:30 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
0:33 Dawson goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 2:3
0:52 Bivins slips inside and lands a hook. 4:3
01:09 Dawson looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 4:3
01:23 Dawson continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 4:3
01:32 Dawson fires a volley of punches but Bivins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:3
01:44 Dawson misses with that jab. 4:3
01:51 Santore is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 4:3
02:02 Dawson charges in but Bivins avoids the rush. 4:3
02:11 Dawson really buried that punch into Bivins's ribs. 4:8
02:11 Bivins was shaken by those blows! 4:8
02:26 Dawson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:10
02:36 Chad Dawson winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Jimmy Bivins. 7:10
02:52 Dawson connects with a violent combination! 7:14
02:52 Bivins's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 7:14
02:57 Bivins needs to catch his second wind... 7:14
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:16
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins and Dawson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:17 Bivins grabs Dawson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:26 * Santore steps in and admonishes Bivins for leaning on Dawson's neck. 0:0
0:40 Dawson and Jimmy Bivins clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:47 Bivins catches Dawson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:0
0:47 Dawson appears to be stunned! 5:0
0:56 Chad Dawson eats a short cross from Bivins amd backs away. 7:0
0:56 Bivins has Chad Dawson in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 8th. 7:0
01:09 Bivins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chad Dawson. 7:0
01:25 * OH my,Bivins lands a huge combination and Dawson hits the canvas. 7:0
01:28 The count starts... 17:0
01:28 1... 17:0
01:29 2... 17:0
01:30 3... 17:0
01:31 4... 17:0
01:32 5... 17:0
01:33 The count reaches 6 as Dawson is struggling to climb off of the deck. 17:0
01:34 7... 17:0
01:35 8... 17:0
01:36 9... 17:0
01:36 * Dawson is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 17:0
01:36 Santore seems convinced that Dawson is ok, and the fight will continue! 17:0
01:36 Bivins stunned Dawson with that last shot and Bivins's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 17:0
01:49 Bivins's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 17:0
01:53 Bivins has Dawson blocked in! 17:0
01:58 Bivins ties up Chad Dawson. Why would he want to clinch now? 17:0
02:10 Dawson pushes Bivins away. 17:0
02:14 Bivins's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 17:0
02:32 Santore tries to separate the boxers but Dawson has a vice-like grip on Bivins. 17:0
02:36 Referee Santore steps in to break it up. 17:0
02:41 "Bad" takes a right to the body. 19:0
02:55 Bivins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 23:0
02:55 Dawson was hurt by those blows! 23:0
03:00 Bivins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 23:0
03:00 It looks like Bivins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 23:0
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 23:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 9, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Chad Dawson. 0:0
0:06 Dai Dollings knows Dawson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Chad Dawson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:24 Dawson fires and misses. 0:2
0:26 Bivins leans on Dawson and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:2
0:35 The fighters are at ring center... 2:2
0:40 Bivins just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:6
0:40 Those punches hurt Bivins and he looks to hang on. 2:6
0:56 Dawson's misses as Bivins backpedals away. 2:6
0:58 Bivins scores with consecutive blows to the body of Dawson. 4:6
01:14 Dawson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Bivins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:6
01:16 Bivins lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 6:6
01:34 Dawson is trapped in his own corner... 6:6
01:38 Dawson comes in low. Bivins puts a headlock on him. Santore knocks Bivins's arm off Dawson's head. 6:6
01:47 Santore has to break the clinch. 6:6
01:47 The knockdown suffered by Dawson should have made that last round Bivins's by a wide margin. 6:6
01:56 Chad Dawson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Bivins. 6:6
02:01 Referee Santore has to separate the two... 6:6
02:09 Bivins throws the hook and connects. 8:6
02:23 Chad Dawson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:6
02:25 Bivins fires a solid combination. 10:6
02:42 Dawson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bivins flush! 10:10
02:42 Bivins is reeling after that shot! 10:10
02:46 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 10:10
03:00 Bivins is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 10:10
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:10
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
0:10 Bivins comes out on top in that exchange but Dawson was able to land some nice shots as well. 3:2
0:29 That punch actually went behind Bivins's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Dawson. 3:2
0:42 Dawson is off target with that hook. 3:2
0:45 Jimmy Bivins scores with a hook to the side of the head. 5:2
01:04 Jimmy Bivins bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 7:2
01:13 Dawson works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 7:4
01:25 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 7:4
01:25 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Dawson lands a short uppercut to the chin of Jimmy Bivins. 7:6
01:49 Dawson fires and misses. 7:6
01:52 Bivins pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 9:6
02:08 Dawson is forced into his own corner... 9:6
02:13 Bivins grabs Dawson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Santore has to force Bivins to let go. 9:6
02:17 Santore moves in to break the clinch. 9:6
02:46 Dawson lets his hands go inside, but Bivins protects his body well. 9:6
02:56 Bivins is keeping away from the ropes. 9:6
03:00 Bivins is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Dawson attempts to move inside on him. 9:6
03:00 Bivins appears to have this fight under control. 9:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 10th and final round of this fight. 9:7
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Chuck Hull is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Marcos Torres, Panama scores the bout 97 to 94 for Jimmy Bivins
Jean Giacomantonio, Luxembourg scores the bout 96 to 95 for Chad Dawson
Sylvain Leblanc, Canada scores the bout 98 to 93 for...
...Jimmy Bivins
The winner by split decision is Jimmy Bivins!
Score Cards
Marcos Torres Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 97
Chad Dawson 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 9 94
Jean Giacomantonio Round Total
Luxembourg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 95
Chad Dawson 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 9 96
Sylvain Leblanc Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 98
Chad Dawson 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 9 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 29 30 27 30 29 27 28 30 30 30 290
Chad Dawson 28 30 30 27 28 30 29 24 30 27 283
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Chad Dawson
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.40 3.40
Hooks / Round 5.10 2.60
Crosses / Round 5.30 3.30
Combinations / Round 4.30 5.30
Uppercuts / Round 5.20 2.60
Punches Landed / Round 26.30 17.20
Punches Missed / Round 47.20 51.00
Punching Accuracy 35.8% 25.2%
Total Number of Fouls 4 0
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 4
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Jimmy Bivins vs Chad Dawson
Fight info: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Frank Santore, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marcos Torres (Panama), Jean Giacomantonio (Luxembourg) and Sylvain Leblanc (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 7-3-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Chad Dawson - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
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
0:16 Bivins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:30 Dawson lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:30 That's the punch Dawson hoped to land! Bivins looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:4
0:53 Bivins fires a left hand that Dawson takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
01:05 Chad Dawson doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:4
01:07 Bivins shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:4
01:20 Dawson scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:6
01:36 Dawson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:6
01:40 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Bivins can land a solid one. 4:6
01:53 As high as Bivins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Dawson takes advantage of it. 4:6
01:57 A flurry of blows from Bivins lands to the body 6:6
02:14 Bivins lands a crushing hook! 11:6
02:14 Dawson is hurt! 11:6
02:31 Bivins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:6
02:34 Dawson finds an opening in Bivins's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 11:9
02:43 Bivins doesn't have to look for Chad Dawson this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:9
03:00 Jimmy Bivins fires a lead right that Dawson manages to avoid. 11:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:16 Dawson slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:26 Bivins has his arms wrapped around Dawson... Now they separate. 0:0
0:38 Santore steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:47 Dawson wings a big left hand at Bivins but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:49 Bivins rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Dawson. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 3:0
01:11 Bivins pins Dawson's arms. Now they move apart. 3:0
01:20 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:0
01:30 Dawson brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 3:0
01:43 Bivins traps Dawson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Santore breaks it up. 3:0
01:47 Santore separates the two fighters. 3:0
01:52 Not much happening at the moment. 3:0
01:59 Bivins throws a flurry of punches but Dawson either blocks or slips them. 3:0
02:01 Dawson throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Bivins. 3:3
02:10 Dawson takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 5:3
02:27 Bivins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Dawson. 5:3
02:37 Bivins shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 8:3
02:57 Dawson lands a wicked uppercut! 8:7
02:57 Bivins looks shaken! 8:7
03:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:10 Dawson drops in a solid cross just above Bivins's trunks. 0:3
0:27 Chad Dawson works his way in and leans on Jimmy Bivins... 0:3
0:39 Dawson and Bivins each take a step back. 0:3
0:43 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:3
0:51 Dawson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bivins back on his heels! 0:7
0:51 Bivins is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:7
01:02 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Bivins is coming out on top. 3:9
01:27 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:9
01:29 Dawson connects with stiff right hook to the body. 3:12
01:42 Dawson lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Bivins's midsection. 3:14
01:58 Dawson lands a devastating uppercut! 3:18
01:58 Bivins was staggered by that punch! 3:18
02:14 * Bivins is hitting Dawson in the back of his head and Santore has seen enough as he issues a warning for rabbit punching. 5:18
02:32 Dawson gets off a jab to the solar plexus 5:20
02:45 Bivins scores with a nice right cross. 7:20
03:00 Bivins is protecting the body nicely as Dawson fails to score inside. 7:20
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 7:20
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bivins's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Bivins smothers Dawson's attack as Dawson tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:13 Some good body work by Bivins but not much on those punches. 2:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:28 Bivins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
0:35 Bivins gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
0:45 Bivins rips a hook to the head. 6:0
0:54 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:0
0:57 Jimmy Bivins's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:0
01:15 Bivins smothers Dawson's attack with a clinch! 8:0
01:24 * Jimmy Bivins has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 8:0
01:38 Bivins is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:0
01:53 Chad Dawson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Bivins tries vainly to score. 10:0
02:00 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 10:0
02:06 Dawson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 10:2
02:21 Dawson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Bivins ducks under it. 10:2
02:32 Bivins does a great job of moving as Dawson tries to work inside. 10:2
02:34 Bivins's left hook has found a home on the side of Dawson's head as he lands it again. 13:2
02:46 There's some nice hand speed. Bivins fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 15:2
03:00 Jimmy Bivins swings...and misses. 15:2
03:00 Dawson breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 4 ends. 14:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:11 Bivins is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Bivins scores with the jab. 2:0
0:30 Dawson ducks into an uppercut from Bivins. 4:0
0:46 Chad Dawson tries to muscle inside but Bivins clinches him. 4:0
0:51 Santore separates them. 4:0
01:02 Bivins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:0
01:06 Dawson is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Bivins to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 4:0
01:14 Dawson just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:0
01:28 Dawson lands a smashing hook! 4:4
01:28 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
01:45 Bivins pins Dawson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:4
01:54 Santore moves them apart. 4:4
01:59 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:4
02:13 Bivins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:4
02:13 Dawson is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:4
02:27 Bivins brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:4
02:31 Chad Dawson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:4
02:34 The cross scores for Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:4
02:59 Dawson picks off the combination by Bivins. 10:4
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 12:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Dawson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dai Dollings's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Bivins ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 2:0
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:16 Chad Dawson is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:23 Bivins is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Dawson to chase him. 2:0
0:28 Jimmy Bivins fires a jab to the body 4:0
0:44 Bivins is moving around the ring nicely. 4:0
0:57 Oh!!! Dawson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:4
0:57 Bivins's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:4
01:11 Bivins fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
01:31 Dawson cranks up the hook and connects to Bivins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:8
01:31 Jimmy Bivins is staggered... 4:8
01:45 Bivins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:8
01:56 Bivins telegraphed that shot and Dawson ducks under it easily. 4:8
02:08 Bivins misses wildly with the hook. 4:8
02:10 Dawson lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 4:10
02:20 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Jimmy Bivins seemed to get the better of it. 7:12
02:24 Dawson is starting to fatigue... 7:12
02:35 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Chad Dawson lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Bivins. 7:14
02:50 Jimmy Bivins lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Dawson on the end of that punch. 9:14
03:00 Dawson plods forward. 9:14
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dawson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 * Santore steps in and admonishes Bivins for hitting below the belt. 2:0
0:22 Dawson's tank is just about on empty. 2:0
0:26 Jimmy Bivins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:30 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:0
0:33 Dawson goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 2:3
0:52 Bivins slips inside and lands a hook. 4:3
01:09 Dawson looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 4:3
01:23 Dawson continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 4:3
01:32 Dawson fires a volley of punches but Bivins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:3
01:44 Dawson misses with that jab. 4:3
01:51 Santore is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 4:3
02:02 Dawson charges in but Bivins avoids the rush. 4:3
02:11 Dawson really buried that punch into Bivins's ribs. 4:8
02:11 Bivins was shaken by those blows! 4:8
02:26 Dawson ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:10
02:36 Chad Dawson winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Jimmy Bivins. 7:10
02:52 Dawson connects with a violent combination! 7:14
02:52 Bivins's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 7:14
02:57 Bivins needs to catch his second wind... 7:14
03:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 7:16
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins and Dawson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:17 Bivins grabs Dawson again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:26 * Santore steps in and admonishes Bivins for leaning on Dawson's neck. 0:0
0:40 Dawson and Jimmy Bivins clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:47 Bivins catches Dawson coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:0
0:47 Dawson appears to be stunned! 5:0
0:56 Chad Dawson eats a short cross from Bivins amd backs away. 7:0
0:56 Bivins has Chad Dawson in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 8th. 7:0
01:09 Bivins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chad Dawson. 7:0
01:25 * OH my,Bivins lands a huge combination and Dawson hits the canvas. 7:0
01:28 The count starts... 17:0
01:28 1... 17:0
01:29 2... 17:0
01:30 3... 17:0
01:31 4... 17:0
01:32 5... 17:0
01:33 The count reaches 6 as Dawson is struggling to climb off of the deck. 17:0
01:34 7... 17:0
01:35 8... 17:0
01:36 9... 17:0
01:36 * Dawson is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 17:0
01:36 Santore seems convinced that Dawson is ok, and the fight will continue! 17:0
01:36 Bivins stunned Dawson with that last shot and Bivins's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 17:0
01:49 Bivins's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 17:0
01:53 Bivins has Dawson blocked in! 17:0
01:58 Bivins ties up Chad Dawson. Why would he want to clinch now? 17:0
02:10 Dawson pushes Bivins away. 17:0
02:14 Bivins's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 17:0
02:32 Santore tries to separate the boxers but Dawson has a vice-like grip on Bivins. 17:0
02:36 Referee Santore steps in to break it up. 17:0
02:41 "Bad" takes a right to the body. 19:0
02:55 Bivins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 23:0
02:55 Dawson was hurt by those blows! 23:0
03:00 Bivins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 23:0
03:00 It looks like Bivins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 23:0
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 23:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 9, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Chad Dawson. 0:0
0:06 Dai Dollings knows Dawson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Chad Dawson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:24 Dawson fires and misses. 0:2
0:26 Bivins leans on Dawson and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:2
0:35 The fighters are at ring center... 2:2
0:40 Bivins just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:6
0:40 Those punches hurt Bivins and he looks to hang on. 2:6
0:56 Dawson's misses as Bivins backpedals away. 2:6
0:58 Bivins scores with consecutive blows to the body of Dawson. 4:6
01:14 Dawson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Bivins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:6
01:16 Bivins lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 6:6
01:34 Dawson is trapped in his own corner... 6:6
01:38 Dawson comes in low. Bivins puts a headlock on him. Santore knocks Bivins's arm off Dawson's head. 6:6
01:47 Santore has to break the clinch. 6:6
01:47 The knockdown suffered by Dawson should have made that last round Bivins's by a wide margin. 6:6
01:56 Chad Dawson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Bivins. 6:6
02:01 Referee Santore has to separate the two... 6:6
02:09 Bivins throws the hook and connects. 8:6
02:23 Chad Dawson misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:6
02:25 Bivins fires a solid combination. 10:6
02:42 Dawson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Bivins flush! 10:10
02:42 Bivins is reeling after that shot! 10:10
02:46 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 10:10
03:00 Bivins is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 10:10
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:10
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
0:10 Bivins comes out on top in that exchange but Dawson was able to land some nice shots as well. 3:2
0:29 That punch actually went behind Bivins's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Dawson. 3:2
0:42 Dawson is off target with that hook. 3:2
0:45 Jimmy Bivins scores with a hook to the side of the head. 5:2
01:04 Jimmy Bivins bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 7:2
01:13 Dawson works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 7:4
01:25 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 7:4
01:25 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Dawson lands a short uppercut to the chin of Jimmy Bivins. 7:6
01:49 Dawson fires and misses. 7:6
01:52 Bivins pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 9:6
02:08 Dawson is forced into his own corner... 9:6
02:13 Bivins grabs Dawson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Santore has to force Bivins to let go. 9:6
02:17 Santore moves in to break the clinch. 9:6
02:46 Dawson lets his hands go inside, but Bivins protects his body well. 9:6
02:56 Bivins is keeping away from the ropes. 9:6
03:00 Bivins is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Dawson attempts to move inside on him. 9:6
03:00 Bivins appears to have this fight under control. 9:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending the 10th and final round of this fight. 9:7
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Chuck Hull is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Marcos Torres, Panama scores the bout 97 to 94 for Jimmy Bivins
Jean Giacomantonio, Luxembourg scores the bout 96 to 95 for Chad Dawson
Sylvain Leblanc, Canada scores the bout 98 to 93 for...
...Jimmy Bivins
The winner by split decision is Jimmy Bivins!
Score Cards
Marcos Torres Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 97
Chad Dawson 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 9 94
Jean Giacomantonio Round Total
Luxembourg 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 95
Chad Dawson 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 10 9 96
Sylvain Leblanc Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 98
Chad Dawson 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 10 9 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jimmy Bivins 29 30 27 30 29 27 28 30 30 30 290
Chad Dawson 28 30 30 27 28 30 29 24 30 27 283
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Chad Dawson
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 6.40 3.40
Hooks / Round 5.10 2.60
Crosses / Round 5.30 3.30
Combinations / Round 4.30 5.30
Uppercuts / Round 5.20 2.60
Punches Landed / Round 26.30 17.20
Punches Missed / Round 47.20 51.00
Punching Accuracy 35.8% 25.2%
Total Number of Fouls 4 0
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 4
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 2
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 12 7-12 & WBO BELT
Preliminary 1
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Tiger Jack Fox
Fight info: ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, VA, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Steve Smoger, the bout will be scored by three judges: Michele Hellstern (United States), Clark Sammartino (United States) and Barbara Perez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 7-4-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Tiger Jack Fox - Record: 3-5-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Fox's punches in close. 0:0
0:17 Fox wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:2
0:31 Fox looks to work the body, but Fitzsimmons covers up nicely. 0:2
0:37 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing cross! 4:2
0:37 Fox is gasping for air!! 4:2
0:51 Fox is flicking the jab, trying to keep Fitzsimmons at long range. 4:2
0:56 Fitzsimmons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
01:04 Fox is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Fitzsimmons. 4:2
01:13 And Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge hook from Fox! 4:6
01:13 Fitzsimmons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:6
01:22 Fitzsimmons fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Fox. He rocked him with that one. 7:6
01:39 Fitzsimmons pins Fox's arms! The fighters are tied up... 7:6
01:44 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:6
01:51 Fox feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 7:8
02:00 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:8
02:04 * Fox going way too low with his punches and Smoger has seen enough as he issues a warning. 7:10
02:27 Tiger Jack Fox lands a solid uppercut! 7:14
02:27 Fitzsimmons appears to be stunned! 7:14
02:41 Fox's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 7:14
02:54 Fox is challenging Fitzsimmons to fight him and quit clinching. 7:14
02:58 Smoger has to break the clinch. 7:14
03:00 Fox swings...and misses. 7:14
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 6:16
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:16 Danny Florio was really animated in Tiger Jack Fox's corner and Fox was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:21 Tiger Jack Fox holds his arms up in disgust as Fitzsimmons holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons pushes Fox away. 0:0
0:38 Fitzsimmons wings a big left hand at Fox but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:40 Fox finds a home for his jab, keeping Fitzsimmons at bay. 0:2
0:54 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 4:2
0:54 That was a beautiful shot, Fox's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:2
01:10 Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Fox back on his heels! 8:2
01:10 How is Fox standing after those shots? 8:2
01:23 Fox scores with a piston-like jab. 8:5
01:36 Fitzsimmons wraps up Fox. 8:5
01:45 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 8:5
01:56 Fox dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 8:9
01:56 Bob Fitzsimmons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:9
02:10 Fitzsimmons clamps Fox's arms to his side and holds on until Smoger breaks the hold. 8:9
02:19 Fox tries to get free... Here comes Smoger to break them up... 8:9
02:23 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:9
02:40 Fitzsimmons can't score with short uppercut inside. Fox got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:9
02:47 Fox shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Fitzsimmons flush! 8:14
02:47 Fox has Fitzsimmons in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 8:14
03:00 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent uppercut! 12:14
03:00 That punch may have stunned Fox momentarily. 12:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:27 Dennie Mancini was screaming at Bob Fitzsimmons between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:32 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a wicked combination! 4:0
0:32 Fox's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the uppercut. 4:0
0:51 That straight cross from Fox tagged Fitzsimmons. He came right up the middle with that punch. 4:3
01:00 Fox lands a jab to the midsection 4:5
01:13 Tiger Jack Fox seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:5
01:22 Fitzsimmons doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Fox's head? 8:5
01:22 Fox appears to have been staggered by that punch... 8:5
01:32 As high as Fox is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Fitzsimmons takes advantage of it. 8:5
01:40 That hook by Fitzsimmons jarred Fox! 12:5
01:40 Fox seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:5
01:53 Fox lands the lead cross. 12:7
02:18 Fox fires a left hand that Fitzsimmons takes high on the shoulder. 12:7
02:21 Fitzsimmons launches a strong uppercut that connects to Fox's jaw. 15:7
02:21 Fox reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 15:7
02:50 Fox shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 15:9
03:00 Fox usues his legs to avoid Bob Fitzsimmons's punches. 15:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 17:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tiger Jack Fox is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:14 Tiger Jack Fox scores with a tremendous left! 0:4
0:14 Fitzsimmons was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:4
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:34 Fitzsimmons is either lucky or has radar. Fox's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
0:48 Fox misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:4
01:00 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a vicious uppercut! 4:4
01:00 Fitzsimmons sent Fox reeling with that punch! 4:4
01:14 Fitzsimmons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Fox. 4:4
01:16 Fitzsimmons takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:6
01:31 Fox ends up behind Bob Fitzsimmons as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:6
01:35 Fitzsimmons goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 7:6
01:35 Fox steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 7:6
01:49 Fitzsimmons lands a hard uppercut! 11:6
01:49 Fox takes a step back, obviously hurt! 11:6
02:01 Fox throws another good combination that temporarily slows Fitzsimmons. 11:8
02:11 Fitzsimmons scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Fox's jaw. 13:8
02:28 Fox misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 13:8
02:34 There's a hard shot off the top of Fox's head! 18:8
02:34 Tiger Jack Fox is trying to regroup after that punch... 18:8
02:39 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Fox's right eye. 18:8
02:49 Fox whiffs with the hook. 18:8
03:00 Fox misses with that combination. 18:8
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 19:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:10 Fox tries a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:15 The swelling is increasing around Fox's right. 2:0
0:24 Bob Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fox. 2:0
0:31 Fox lands a crushing cross! 2:4
0:31 Fitzsimmons is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 2:4
0:41 * Smoger steps in and admonishes Fitzsimmons for using an open glove. 4:4
01:04 Smoger yells at the fighters to separate but Fitzsimmons and Fox are a tangle of arms. 4:4
01:13 Smoger has to break them apart. 4:4
01:18 Tiger Jack Fox moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:6
01:31 Fitzsimmons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Fox's defense. 4:6
01:34 Fox scores with a nice two-punch combination. 4:8
01:55 * Bob Fitzsimmons lands a thudding shot under Fox's ribcage and Fox crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 4:8
01:58 Smoger picks up the count from the timekeeper... 13:8
01:58 1... 13:8
01:59 2... 13:8
02:00 3... 13:8
02:01 4... 13:8
02:02 5... 13:8
02:03 6... 13:8
02:04 7... 13:8
02:05 8... 13:8
02:05 * Fox's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 13:8
02:05 The fight will go on as Smoger deems Fox is fit to conitnue. 13:8
02:05 Fox suddenly looks very vulnerable. Fitzsimmons can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 13:8
02:14 Fox slides into his own corner... 13:8
02:14 Fitzsimmons rips a hook to the head. 15:8
02:14 Fitzsimmons has Fox hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Fitzsimmons is. 15:8
02:28 Fitzsimmons pummels Fox, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 19:8
02:28 Fox was stopped cold by that series of shots! 19:8
02:32 Fox seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 19:8
02:41 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 19:8
02:47 Fox backs into the left corner. 19:8
02:52 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating uppercut! 23:8
02:52 Fox was stunned by that blow! 23:8
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 23:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Danny Florio said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fox has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:08 Fox's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:18 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Fox to the canvas! 0:0
0:20 Smoger begins the count... 6:0
0:20 1... 6:0
0:21 2... 6:0
0:22 3... 6:0
0:22 * Fox's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 6:0
0:22 Fox still looks unsteady, but Smoger allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 6:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons 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
0:35 Fitzsimmons is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Fox a decent target to shoot for. 6:0
0:48 Fox is blocked in his own corner... 6:0
0:53 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:0
0:53 Tiger Jack Fox is suddenly in trouble! 10:0
01:06 Oh!!! Fitzsimmons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 14:0
01:06 Fox is staggered... 14:0
01:15 Fitzsimmons lands a hard jab to the body of Fox 17:0
01:15 Fitzsimmons has Tiger Jack Fox reeling. Fitzsimmons can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 17:0
01:19 The swelling around Fox's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 17:0
01:28 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Fox is coming out on top. 19:3
01:28 Fox is dazed as Fitzsimmons looks to put him away! 19:3
01:32 Fox is starting to fatigue... 19:3
01:32 There's no doubt about it. Those knockdowns this round and last are having an effect on Fox. 19:3
01:45 Fitzsimmons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 19:3
01:52 Fitzsimmons traps Fox in the corner! 19:3
01:56 Fitzsimmons pushes Fox then steps away from him. 19:3
02:05 OH! Tiger Jack Fox landed the big hook flush! 19:7
02:05 Fitzsimmons is suddenly in trouble! 19:7
02:14 Tiger Jack Fox lands a short left hook to the head. 19:9
02:27 Fitzsimmons gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Fox. 22:9
02:36 Fox is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 22:9
02:47 Fitzsimmons catches Fox coming in with a sweet uppercut! 26:9
02:47 Bob Fitzsimmons just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 26:9
02:52 Fox's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 26:9
02:56 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 26:9
03:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 26:9
03:00 It looks like Bob Fitzsimmons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 26:9
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 27:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Fox's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Fox's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:13 Fox looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:17 Fox doesn't have much left... 4:0
0:21 Dennie Mancini was extremely upbeat during the break with Bob Fitzsimmons providing some solid encouragement. 4:0
0:22 Fox backs into his own corner... 4:0
0:26 Fox takes a hard combination from Bob Fitzsimmons 8:0
0:26 Fox was staggered by that punch! 8:0
0:31 The swelling under Fox's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 8:0
0:42 Fitzsimmons bulls his way inside, pushing Tiger Jack Fox up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 8:0
0:47 Fox backs into a neutral corner. 8:0
0:52 Fox smothers Bob Fitzsimmons's attack as Fitzsimmons tries to get off some shots inside. 8:0
01:03 Fitzsimmons is holding... 8:0
01:12 Smoger separates the two... 8:0
01:16 Smoger is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 8:0
01:23 Fitzsimmons ducks into an uppercut from Fox as he looks to work inside. 8:3
01:33 Fox wallops Fitzsimmons with a cross to the liver! 8:6
01:42 Fox throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Fitzsimmons. 8:9
01:47 Fox eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 8:9
01:55 Fitzsimmons has Fox pinned! 8:9
01:59 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the combination. 8:9
02:11 Fitzsimmons charges Fox trying to get inside 8:9
02:16 Fitzsimmons lands consecutive blows to Fox's midsection. 10:9
02:34 * Fitzsimmons just landed a short, clean cross that caught Fox flush. Fox dropped like he'd been shot. 10:9
02:37 Smoger crouches over Fox and begins to count.. 20:9
02:37 1... 20:9
02:38 2... 20:9
02:39 3... 20:9
02:40 4... 20:9
02:41 5... 20:9
02:42 6... 20:9
02:43 7... 20:9
02:44 8... 20:9
02:45 9... 20:9
02:46 10! 20:9
02:46 * And he's out. Fitzsimmons has starched Fox here in round 7. 20:9
Fight Result
Chuck Hull has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 02:51 of round 7. The winner by knockout!!
Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Michele Hellstern Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 10 10 10 58
Tiger Jack Fox 10 10 9 9 8 8 54
Clark Sammartino Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 9 10 10 57
Tiger Jack Fox 10 10 9 10 8 8 55
Barbara Perez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 10 10 10 59
Tiger Jack Fox 9 10 9 9 8 8 53
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 28 27 30 29 30 30 174
Tiger Jack Fox 29 30 27 28 24 24 162
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Tiger Jack Fox
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 5.43 4.00
Hooks / Round 5.14 3.57
Crosses / Round 6.86 5.29
Combinations / Round 3.86 4.14
Uppercuts / Round 5.14 4.14
Punches Landed / Round 26.43 21.14
Punches Missed / Round 45.71 36.00
Punching Accuracy 36.6% 37.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Using Open Glove 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Bob Fitzsimmons vs Tiger Jack Fox
Fight info: ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, VA, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Chuck Hull, referee is Steve Smoger, the bout will be scored by three judges: Michele Hellstern (United States), Clark Sammartino (United States) and Barbara Perez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 7-4-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dennie Mancini - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Tiger Jack Fox - Record: 3-5-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:10 Fitzsimmons does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Fox's punches in close. 0:0
0:17 Fox wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:2
0:31 Fox looks to work the body, but Fitzsimmons covers up nicely. 0:2
0:37 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing cross! 4:2
0:37 Fox is gasping for air!! 4:2
0:51 Fox is flicking the jab, trying to keep Fitzsimmons at long range. 4:2
0:56 Fitzsimmons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:2
01:04 Fox is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Fitzsimmons. 4:2
01:13 And Fitzsimmons tastes the power of a huge hook from Fox! 4:6
01:13 Fitzsimmons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:6
01:22 Fitzsimmons fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Fox. He rocked him with that one. 7:6
01:39 Fitzsimmons pins Fox's arms! The fighters are tied up... 7:6
01:44 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:6
01:51 Fox feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 7:8
02:00 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:8
02:04 * Fox going way too low with his punches and Smoger has seen enough as he issues a warning. 7:10
02:27 Tiger Jack Fox lands a solid uppercut! 7:14
02:27 Fitzsimmons appears to be stunned! 7:14
02:41 Fox's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 7:14
02:54 Fox is challenging Fitzsimmons to fight him and quit clinching. 7:14
02:58 Smoger has to break the clinch. 7:14
03:00 Fox swings...and misses. 7:14
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 6:16
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:16 Danny Florio was really animated in Tiger Jack Fox's corner and Fox was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:21 Tiger Jack Fox holds his arms up in disgust as Fitzsimmons holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons pushes Fox away. 0:0
0:38 Fitzsimmons wings a big left hand at Fox but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:40 Fox finds a home for his jab, keeping Fitzsimmons at bay. 0:2
0:54 Fitzsimmons lands a strong cross! 4:2
0:54 That was a beautiful shot, Fox's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:2
01:10 Fitzsimmons landed a sharp combination that rocked Fox back on his heels! 8:2
01:10 How is Fox standing after those shots? 8:2
01:23 Fox scores with a piston-like jab. 8:5
01:36 Fitzsimmons wraps up Fox. 8:5
01:45 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 8:5
01:56 Fox dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 8:9
01:56 Bob Fitzsimmons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:9
02:10 Fitzsimmons clamps Fox's arms to his side and holds on until Smoger breaks the hold. 8:9
02:19 Fox tries to get free... Here comes Smoger to break them up... 8:9
02:23 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:9
02:40 Fitzsimmons can't score with short uppercut inside. Fox got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:9
02:47 Fox shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Fitzsimmons flush! 8:14
02:47 Fox has Fitzsimmons in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 8:14
03:00 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent uppercut! 12:14
03:00 That punch may have stunned Fox momentarily. 12:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:14
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Fitzsimmons looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:27 Dennie Mancini was screaming at Bob Fitzsimmons between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:32 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a wicked combination! 4:0
0:32 Fox's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 4:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the uppercut. 4:0
0:51 That straight cross from Fox tagged Fitzsimmons. He came right up the middle with that punch. 4:3
01:00 Fox lands a jab to the midsection 4:5
01:13 Tiger Jack Fox seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:5
01:22 Fitzsimmons doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Fox's head? 8:5
01:22 Fox appears to have been staggered by that punch... 8:5
01:32 As high as Fox is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Fitzsimmons takes advantage of it. 8:5
01:40 That hook by Fitzsimmons jarred Fox! 12:5
01:40 Fox seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 12:5
01:53 Fox lands the lead cross. 12:7
02:18 Fox fires a left hand that Fitzsimmons takes high on the shoulder. 12:7
02:21 Fitzsimmons launches a strong uppercut that connects to Fox's jaw. 15:7
02:21 Fox reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 15:7
02:50 Fox shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 15:9
03:00 Fox usues his legs to avoid Bob Fitzsimmons's punches. 15:9
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 17:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tiger Jack Fox is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:14 Tiger Jack Fox scores with a tremendous left! 0:4
0:14 Fitzsimmons was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:4
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:34 Fitzsimmons is either lucky or has radar. Fox's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
0:48 Fox misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:4
01:00 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a vicious uppercut! 4:4
01:00 Fitzsimmons sent Fox reeling with that punch! 4:4
01:14 Fitzsimmons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Fox. 4:4
01:16 Fitzsimmons takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:6
01:31 Fox ends up behind Bob Fitzsimmons as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:6
01:35 Fitzsimmons goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 7:6
01:35 Fox steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 7:6
01:49 Fitzsimmons lands a hard uppercut! 11:6
01:49 Fox takes a step back, obviously hurt! 11:6
02:01 Fox throws another good combination that temporarily slows Fitzsimmons. 11:8
02:11 Fitzsimmons scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Fox's jaw. 13:8
02:28 Fox misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 13:8
02:34 There's a hard shot off the top of Fox's head! 18:8
02:34 Tiger Jack Fox is trying to regroup after that punch... 18:8
02:39 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Fox's right eye. 18:8
02:49 Fox whiffs with the hook. 18:8
03:00 Fox misses with that combination. 18:8
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 19:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:10 Fox tries a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:0
0:15 The swelling is increasing around Fox's right. 2:0
0:24 Bob Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fox. 2:0
0:31 Fox lands a crushing cross! 2:4
0:31 Fitzsimmons is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 2:4
0:41 * Smoger steps in and admonishes Fitzsimmons for using an open glove. 4:4
01:04 Smoger yells at the fighters to separate but Fitzsimmons and Fox are a tangle of arms. 4:4
01:13 Smoger has to break them apart. 4:4
01:18 Tiger Jack Fox moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:6
01:31 Fitzsimmons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Fox's defense. 4:6
01:34 Fox scores with a nice two-punch combination. 4:8
01:55 * Bob Fitzsimmons lands a thudding shot under Fox's ribcage and Fox crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 4:8
01:58 Smoger picks up the count from the timekeeper... 13:8
01:58 1... 13:8
01:59 2... 13:8
02:00 3... 13:8
02:01 4... 13:8
02:02 5... 13:8
02:03 6... 13:8
02:04 7... 13:8
02:05 8... 13:8
02:05 * Fox's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 13:8
02:05 The fight will go on as Smoger deems Fox is fit to conitnue. 13:8
02:05 Fox suddenly looks very vulnerable. Fitzsimmons can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 13:8
02:14 Fox slides into his own corner... 13:8
02:14 Fitzsimmons rips a hook to the head. 15:8
02:14 Fitzsimmons has Fox hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Fitzsimmons is. 15:8
02:28 Fitzsimmons pummels Fox, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 19:8
02:28 Fox was stopped cold by that series of shots! 19:8
02:32 Fox seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 19:8
02:41 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 19:8
02:47 Fox backs into the left corner. 19:8
02:52 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating uppercut! 23:8
02:52 Fox was stunned by that blow! 23:8
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 23:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Danny Florio said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fox has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:08 Fox's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:18 * A beautiful uppercut to the chin knocks Fox to the canvas! 0:0
0:20 Smoger begins the count... 6:0
0:20 1... 6:0
0:21 2... 6:0
0:22 3... 6:0
0:22 * Fox's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 6:0
0:22 Fox still looks unsteady, but Smoger allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 6:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons 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
0:35 Fitzsimmons is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Fox a decent target to shoot for. 6:0
0:48 Fox is blocked in his own corner... 6:0
0:53 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:0
0:53 Tiger Jack Fox is suddenly in trouble! 10:0
01:06 Oh!!! Fitzsimmons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 14:0
01:06 Fox is staggered... 14:0
01:15 Fitzsimmons lands a hard jab to the body of Fox 17:0
01:15 Fitzsimmons has Tiger Jack Fox reeling. Fitzsimmons can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 17:0
01:19 The swelling around Fox's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 17:0
01:28 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Fox is coming out on top. 19:3
01:28 Fox is dazed as Fitzsimmons looks to put him away! 19:3
01:32 Fox is starting to fatigue... 19:3
01:32 There's no doubt about it. Those knockdowns this round and last are having an effect on Fox. 19:3
01:45 Fitzsimmons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 19:3
01:52 Fitzsimmons traps Fox in the corner! 19:3
01:56 Fitzsimmons pushes Fox then steps away from him. 19:3
02:05 OH! Tiger Jack Fox landed the big hook flush! 19:7
02:05 Fitzsimmons is suddenly in trouble! 19:7
02:14 Tiger Jack Fox lands a short left hook to the head. 19:9
02:27 Fitzsimmons gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Fox. 22:9
02:36 Fox is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 22:9
02:47 Fitzsimmons catches Fox coming in with a sweet uppercut! 26:9
02:47 Bob Fitzsimmons just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 26:9
02:52 Fox's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 26:9
02:56 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 26:9
03:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 26:9
03:00 It looks like Bob Fitzsimmons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 26:9
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 27:10
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Fox's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Fox's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:13 Fox looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
0:17 Fox doesn't have much left... 4:0
0:21 Dennie Mancini was extremely upbeat during the break with Bob Fitzsimmons providing some solid encouragement. 4:0
0:22 Fox backs into his own corner... 4:0
0:26 Fox takes a hard combination from Bob Fitzsimmons 8:0
0:26 Fox was staggered by that punch! 8:0
0:31 The swelling under Fox's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 8:0
0:42 Fitzsimmons bulls his way inside, pushing Tiger Jack Fox up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 8:0
0:47 Fox backs into a neutral corner. 8:0
0:52 Fox smothers Bob Fitzsimmons's attack as Fitzsimmons tries to get off some shots inside. 8:0
01:03 Fitzsimmons is holding... 8:0
01:12 Smoger separates the two... 8:0
01:16 Smoger is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 8:0
01:23 Fitzsimmons ducks into an uppercut from Fox as he looks to work inside. 8:3
01:33 Fox wallops Fitzsimmons with a cross to the liver! 8:6
01:42 Fox throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Fitzsimmons. 8:9
01:47 Fox eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 8:9
01:55 Fitzsimmons has Fox pinned! 8:9
01:59 Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the combination. 8:9
02:11 Fitzsimmons charges Fox trying to get inside 8:9
02:16 Fitzsimmons lands consecutive blows to Fox's midsection. 10:9
02:34 * Fitzsimmons just landed a short, clean cross that caught Fox flush. Fox dropped like he'd been shot. 10:9
02:37 Smoger crouches over Fox and begins to count.. 20:9
02:37 1... 20:9
02:38 2... 20:9
02:39 3... 20:9
02:40 4... 20:9
02:41 5... 20:9
02:42 6... 20:9
02:43 7... 20:9
02:44 8... 20:9
02:45 9... 20:9
02:46 10! 20:9
02:46 * And he's out. Fitzsimmons has starched Fox here in round 7. 20:9
Fight Result
Chuck Hull has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 02:51 of round 7. The winner by knockout!!
Bob Fitzsimmons!
Score Cards
Michele Hellstern Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 10 10 10 58
Tiger Jack Fox 10 10 9 9 8 8 54
Clark Sammartino Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 10 9 10 10 57
Tiger Jack Fox 10 10 9 10 8 8 55
Barbara Perez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 10 10 10 10 59
Tiger Jack Fox 9 10 9 9 8 8 53
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Fitzsimmons 28 27 30 29 30 30 174
Tiger Jack Fox 29 30 27 28 24 24 162
Statistics
Categories Bob Fitzsimmons Tiger Jack Fox
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 5.43 4.00
Hooks / Round 5.14 3.57
Crosses / Round 6.86 5.29
Combinations / Round 3.86 4.14
Uppercuts / Round 5.14 4.14
Punches Landed / Round 26.43 21.14
Punches Missed / Round 45.71 36.00
Punching Accuracy 36.6% 37.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Using Open Glove 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 12 7-12 & WBO BELT
Preliminary 2
Floyd Patterson vs Antonio Tarver
Fight info: Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, CT, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hubert Earle (Canada), Hector Hernandez (Mexico) and Michael Glienna (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Floyd Patterson - Record: 7-2-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Antonio Tarver - Record: 0-4-5 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Tarver misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:20 Tarver just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:20 Tarver is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:29 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:0
0:37 Tarver connects with a violent hook! 4:4
0:37 Patterson is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:49 Tarver scores with consecutive blows to the body of Patterson. 4:6
01:04 Patterson dances gracefully across the canvas 4:6
01:09 As high as Floyd Patterson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tarver takes advantage of it. 4:6
01:12 Floyd Patterson lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 6:6
01:26 Patterson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tarver's defense. 6:6
01:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:6
01:35 Patterson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Tarver. 8:6
01:44 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 8:6
01:55 Patterson lands a vicious uppercut! 13:6
01:55 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Antonio Tarver is trying to hang on... 13:6
02:09 Patterson fires a lead right that Tarver manages to avoid. 13:6
02:16 Both men look to measure one another. 13:6
02:26 Tarver is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 13:6
02:35 There's a hard shot off the top of Tarver's head! 17:6
02:35 Tarver's knee almost touched the canvas... 17:6
02:57 Patterson pins Tarver's arms. Now they move apart. 17:6
03:00 England separates the two fighters. 17:6
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 18:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:18 Tarver's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:34 Tarver throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Patterson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:36 Floyd Patterson scores with a damaging cross. 3:0
0:53 Tarver cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Patterson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:0
0:55 Patterson lands a flurry to the ribs of Antonio Tarver. 5:0
01:09 Tarver works his way in and leans on Patterson... 5:0
01:18 England moves in to break the clinch. 5:0
01:28 Patterson is protecting the body nicely as Tarver fails to score inside. 5:0
01:30 Patterson's finds a home on Tarver's jaw. 7:0
01:44 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
01:47 A cross lands for Patterson. Tarver didn't see that one coming. 9:0
02:04 Tarver lets his hands go inside, but Patterson protects his body well. 9:0
02:11 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:0
02:19 Tarver looks to work the body, but Patterson covers up nicely. 9:0
02:22 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Floyd Patterson lands the right hand. 11:0
02:36 Patterson wraps up Tarver... Neither fighter will break... 11:0
02:40 England breaks them up... 11:0
02:45 Tarver 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. 11:0
02:54 Patterson looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 11:0
03:00 Tarver just can't find the range with that cross. 11:0
03:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Patterson doubles up to the body, though Tarver seems unfazed. 2:0
0:30 Patterson is clinching... 2:0
0:34 Tarver works his way free! 2:0
0:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:46 Tarver is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:53 Not much happening at the moment. 2:0
01:04 England yells at the fighters to separate but Patterson and Antonio Tarver are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:09 England separates the two... 2:0
01:18 Tarver misses with that punch. 2:0
01:20 Patterson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:0
01:39 Tarver moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Patterson. 4:0
01:51 And Patterson tastes the power of a huge cross from Tarver! 4:4
01:51 Patterson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:4
02:00 Patterson lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 6:4
02:18 Tarver holds his arms up in disgust as Patterson holds him around his waist. 6:4
02:22 Referee England separates the two... 6:4
02:35 Tarver just comes up short with the cross. 6:4
02:42 Patterson cranks up the hook and connects to Tarver's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:4
02:42 Patterson has Tarver in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 10:4
02:59 Watch Patterson move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Antonio Tarver off balance. 10:4
03:00 Patterson is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Tarver. 10:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 10:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Abel Sanchez seemed to pump up Tarver between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Tarver lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 0:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:19 Tarver gets in a hook to the body of Patterson. 0:2
0:36 Tarver lands a smashing hook! 0:6
0:36 Patterson is hurt! 0:6
0:51 Patterson frees himself from Tarver's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:6
0:56 Patterson moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Tarver. 0:9
01:10 Patterson doesn't connect with the cross. 0:9
01:17 Tarver lands a strong cross! 0:13
01:17 Patterson appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:13
01:30 Tarver seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:13
01:33 Patterson pins Tarver in the corner! 0:13
01:38 Patterson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:13
01:44 The action slows for the moment. 0:13
01:47 Tarver is keeping away from the ropes. 0:13
01:52 Antonio Tarver tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:13
01:57 Patterson slides into the corner... 0:13
02:01 Tarver tries to drop the right hand over the top but Patterson ducks under it. 0:13
02:03 Patterson is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Tarver with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 3:13
02:12 Patterson doesn't have to look for Tarver this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:13
02:19 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:13
02:24 Patterson slides into his own corner... 3:13
02:29 Tarver wings a big left hand at Patterson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:13
02:31 Patterson plants a hard cross in Antonio Tarver's midsection. 6:13
02:44 Patterson comes in low. Antonio Tarver puts a headlock on him. England knocks Tarver's arm off Floyd Patterson's head. 6:13
02:49 Referee England has to separate the two... 6:13
02:54 Patterson is staying at the center of the ring. 6:13
02:58 Patterson grabs Tarver again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:13
03:00 England steps in and breaks it up. 6:13
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 7:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:05 John Bray was screaming at Patterson between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:11 Tarver lands a wicked combination! 0:4
0:11 How is Floyd Patterson standing after those shots? 0:4
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:27 Tarver picks off the jab thrown by Patterson. 0:4
0:30 Tarver throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 0:7
0:46 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tarver locks up Floyd Patterson's arms. 0:7
0:51 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:7
0:58 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:7
01:08 Tarver slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 0:10
01:22 Tarver is trying to free his gloves from under Patterson's gloves. 0:10
01:27 England separates them. 0:10
01:35 Tarver mauls Patterson inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 0:13
01:56 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:13
01:59 Floyd Patterson retreats into the right corner. 0:13
02:03 Patterson does a great job of moving as Tarver tries to work inside. 0:13
02:11 Patterson slides into a neutral corner... 0:13
02:11 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Tarver digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Patterson. 0:15
02:16 Some swelling has appeared around the right eye of Patterson. 0:15
02:28 Tarver just comes up short with the combination. 0:15
02:44 Floyd Patterson misses wildly with the Hook. 0:15
02:51 Antonio Tarver shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Patterson flush! 0:20
02:51 Tarver sent Patterson reeling with that punch! 0:20
03:00 Patterson has Tarver trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:20
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 0:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Tarver eats a jab from Patterson 2:0
0:11 Tarver is breathing heavily... 2:0
0:16 Tarver is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:23 Tarver misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:26 Patterson's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:0
0:39 Tarver is blocked in his own corner... 4:0
0:39 Patterson throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:0
0:43 Tarver is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 6:0
0:48 Antonio Tarver traps Patterson in the corner! 6:0
0:48 Tarver throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:2
01:00 Patterson moves into a neutral corner. 6:2
01:05 Tarver just misses with a huge shot as Patterson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:2
01:12 Patterson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tarver back on his heels! 10:2
01:12 Tarver is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 10:2
01:27 Tarver fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:2
01:35 Patterson winds up and lands a nasty hook to Tarver's body. 13:2
01:45 Patterson has Tarver cornered! 13:2
01:49 Tarver is either lucky or has radar. Patterson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 13:2
01:56 Tarver appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 13:2
02:02 Tarver traps Floyd Patterson in the corner! 13:2
02:02 Patterson takes a cross to the head from Tarver. 13:4
02:12 Patterson has Tarver trapped! 13:4
02:16 Tarver takes a hard combination from Patterson 17:4
02:16 Tarver seems to have been hurt by that punch! 17:4
02:21 Tarver looks a little puffy under his left eye. 17:4
02:30 Floyd Patterson is flicking the jab, trying to keep Tarver at long range. 17:4
02:36 Patterson scores with a hook to the side of the head. 19:4
02:45 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 19:4
02:49 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 19:4
02:53 Floyd Patterson is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Tarver 19:4
03:00 Tarver is trapped in Patterson's corner... 19:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 21:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:12 Some good body work by Tarver but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:21 Whatever John Bray said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Patterson has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:2
0:22 Tarver lands a short right hook to the head. 0:4
0:39 Patterson clinches... Tarver gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:4
0:44 Tarver tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 0:4
0:48 Antonio Tarver backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:48 Patterson catches Tarver with a nice cross. 3:4
0:58 Patterson finds a home for his jab, keeping Tarver at bay. 5:4
01:07 Patterson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:4
01:11 Patterson fires and misses. 5:4
01:21 Tarver retreats into his own corner... 5:4
01:25 Patterson and Tarver are in a clinch, England hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:4
01:30 Patterson uses his shoulder to force Tarver out of the clinch. 5:4
01:38 England is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 5:4
01:41 Not much steam behind Patterson's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 7:4
01:57 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:4
02:05 Tarver drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:8
02:05 Patterson is clutching his side! 7:8
02:09 The swelling around Patterson's right eye is worsening. 7:8
02:21 Patterson fires and misses. 7:8
02:36 The fighters are tied up. Tarver tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:8
02:45 England separates the two... 7:8
02:56 Patterson fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:8
03:00 Tarver fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 7:8
03:00 There's another round in the books. 7:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Patterson and Tarver leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Tarver is holding on to Patterson. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:20 England has to break them apart. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:33 Patterson grabs Tarver's head, pulls it down, into his chest. England has to force Patterson to let go. 0:0
0:37 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:43 Patterson throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:0
0:56 Patterson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
01:08 Tarver lands a crushing hook! 2:4
01:08 Patterson looks shaken! 2:4
01:12 Patterson is fading... 2:4
01:12 Patterson's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 2:4
01:31 Tarver lands a solid uppercut! 2:8
01:31 Patterson is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:8
01:50 Patterson has Tarver pinned! 2:8
01:50 Patterson rips a hook to the body. 4:8
01:59 Patterson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:8
02:16 Tarver clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 6:8
02:21 England is shouting at Tarver to break! 6:8
02:31 Floyd Patterson just landed a three punch combo! 11:8
02:31 Tarver is out on his feet after that violent combination! 11:8
02:35 Tarver's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 11:8
02:40 Tarver retreats into a neutral corner. 11:8
02:44 Patterson misses with that combination. 11:8
02:51 Tarver's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:8
03:00 That hook from Tarver snapped Patterson's head back violently! 11:12
03:00 Patterson appears shaken by that punch! 11:12
03:00 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 11:12
03:00 The swelling under Patterson's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 11:12
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:11
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 John Bray was extremely upbeat during the break with Patterson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Patterson'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 Tarver whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:23 Antonio Tarver misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:32 Patterson doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Tarver. 3:0
0:37 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Antonio Tarver. 3:0
0:42 Patterson moves into the left corner. 3:0
0:46 Tarver can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:0
0:53 Look out! That was a straight right by Patterson! 7:0
0:53 That's the punch Patterson hoped to land! Tarver looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 7:0
01:07 Tarver is holding... 7:0
01:11 Tarver and Patterson each take a step back. 7:0
01:21 Tarver fires a volley of punches but Patterson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:0
01:28 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 7:0
01:31 Tarver looks to wear Patterson down as he throws the uppercut to the body. 7:3
01:45 Tarver lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 7:3
01:51 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:3
02:00 Patterson lands a strong cross! 11:3
02:00 Tarver was stunned by that blow! 11:3
02:22 Tarver misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 11:3
02:34 Tarver tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Patterson blocks it. 11:3
02:45 Tarver just comes up short with the jab. 11:3
02:52 Both fighters move to ring center. 11:3
02:56 Tarver feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 11:3
03:00 Patterson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:3
03:00 Tarver shows Patterson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 11:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Patterson got some great advice from John Bray between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Patterson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Antonio Tarver's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Antonio Tarver's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Some nice infighting ends with Patterson getting an uppercut in. 2:0
0:09 * That punch has opened a cut on Tarver. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 4:0
0:09 A solid red line has appeared on the forehead of Tarver and it's bleeding badly. That gash is going to cause problems if his corner can staunch the flow. 4:0
0:09 * Tarver seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Tarver's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 4:0
0:09 * 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 Tarver to stand and motioning for Patterson to back up a little. Now England is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 10. 4:0
0:19 Tarver has Patterson blocked in! 4:0
0:24 Tarver tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Patterson. 4:0
0:26 Patterson drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Antonio Tarver. 7:0
0:42 Patterson backs into the right corner. 7:0
0:47 Tarver can't score with short uppercut inside. Patterson got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:0
0:54 The fighters are at ring center... 7:0
0:59 Patterson ties up Tarver. 7:0
01:03 England moves them apart. 7:0
01:11 Tarver pins Patterson in the corner! 7:0
01:15 Antonio Tarver tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:0
01:18 Patterson goes downstairs with a right cross. 9:0
01:37 Tarver traps Patterson in the corner! 9:0
01:41 That punch actually went behind Floyd Patterson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tarver. 9:0
01:43 There's a right cross from Patterson that lands flush. 12:0
01:48 That swelling under the left eye of Tarver is definitely getting worse. 12:0
02:00 Tarver grabs and holds Patterson... 12:0
02:09 England pries them apart. 12:0
02:14 Patterson's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 12:0
02:16 Tarver is doing great work inside as he jars Patterson with an uppercut. 12:3
02:32 Patterson pins Tarver's arms! The fighters are tied up... 12:3
02:37 Patterson shoves Tarver away. 12:3
02:42 Patterson has Tarver cornered! 12:3
02:46 Patterson is clinching... Tarver is trying to free his gloves... They are under Patterson's arms... 12:3
02:51 Patterson finally lets go of Tarver. 12:3
03:00 Patterson bounces off the ropes, challenging Tarver to come get him. 12:3
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 12:2
Fight Result
Let's go to Billy Jordan for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Hubert Earle, Canada scores the bout 98 to 94
Hector Hernandez, Mexico scores the bout 99 to 93
Michael Glienna, United States scores the bout 98 to 93
The winner by unanimous decision is Floyd Patterson!
Score Cards
Hubert Earle Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 98
Antonio Tarver 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 94
Hector Hernandez Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 99
Antonio Tarver 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 93
Michael Glienna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 98
Antonio Tarver 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 30 30 30 28 27 30 30 30 30 30 295
Antonio Tarver 27 27 27 29 30 27 29 30 27 27 280
Statistics
Categories Floyd Patterson Antonio Tarver
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.80 2.40
Hooks / Round 4.20 2.70
Crosses / Round 3.70 2.60
Combinations / Round 5.10 2.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 22.20 13.50
Punches Missed / Round 36.50 87.20
Punching Accuracy 37.8% 13.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 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 on forehead 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 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 7 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
Floyd Patterson vs Antonio Tarver
Fight info: Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, CT, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hubert Earle (Canada), Hector Hernandez (Mexico) and Michael Glienna (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Floyd Patterson - Record: 7-2-2 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Antonio Tarver - Record: 0-4-5 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Abel Sanchez - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:14 Tarver misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:20 Tarver just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:20 Tarver is suddenly in trouble! 4:0
0:29 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:0
0:37 Tarver connects with a violent hook! 4:4
0:37 Patterson is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:49 Tarver scores with consecutive blows to the body of Patterson. 4:6
01:04 Patterson dances gracefully across the canvas 4:6
01:09 As high as Floyd Patterson is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tarver takes advantage of it. 4:6
01:12 Floyd Patterson lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 6:6
01:26 Patterson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tarver's defense. 6:6
01:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:6
01:35 Patterson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Tarver. 8:6
01:44 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 8:6
01:55 Patterson lands a vicious uppercut! 13:6
01:55 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Antonio Tarver is trying to hang on... 13:6
02:09 Patterson fires a lead right that Tarver manages to avoid. 13:6
02:16 Both men look to measure one another. 13:6
02:26 Tarver is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 13:6
02:35 There's a hard shot off the top of Tarver's head! 17:6
02:35 Tarver's knee almost touched the canvas... 17:6
02:57 Patterson pins Tarver's arms. Now they move apart. 17:6
03:00 England separates the two fighters. 17:6
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 18:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:18 Tarver's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:34 Tarver throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Patterson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:36 Floyd Patterson scores with a damaging cross. 3:0
0:53 Tarver cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Patterson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 3:0
0:55 Patterson lands a flurry to the ribs of Antonio Tarver. 5:0
01:09 Tarver works his way in and leans on Patterson... 5:0
01:18 England moves in to break the clinch. 5:0
01:28 Patterson is protecting the body nicely as Tarver fails to score inside. 5:0
01:30 Patterson's finds a home on Tarver's jaw. 7:0
01:44 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
01:47 A cross lands for Patterson. Tarver didn't see that one coming. 9:0
02:04 Tarver lets his hands go inside, but Patterson protects his body well. 9:0
02:11 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 9:0
02:19 Tarver looks to work the body, but Patterson covers up nicely. 9:0
02:22 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Floyd Patterson lands the right hand. 11:0
02:36 Patterson wraps up Tarver... Neither fighter will break... 11:0
02:40 England breaks them up... 11:0
02:45 Tarver 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. 11:0
02:54 Patterson looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 11:0
03:00 Tarver just can't find the range with that cross. 11:0
03:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 Patterson doubles up to the body, though Tarver seems unfazed. 2:0
0:30 Patterson is clinching... 2:0
0:34 Tarver works his way free! 2:0
0:39 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:46 Tarver is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:53 Not much happening at the moment. 2:0
01:04 England yells at the fighters to separate but Patterson and Antonio Tarver are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:09 England separates the two... 2:0
01:18 Tarver misses with that punch. 2:0
01:20 Patterson throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:0
01:39 Tarver moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Patterson. 4:0
01:51 And Patterson tastes the power of a huge cross from Tarver! 4:4
01:51 Patterson's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:4
02:00 Patterson lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 6:4
02:18 Tarver holds his arms up in disgust as Patterson holds him around his waist. 6:4
02:22 Referee England separates the two... 6:4
02:35 Tarver just comes up short with the cross. 6:4
02:42 Patterson cranks up the hook and connects to Tarver's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:4
02:42 Patterson has Tarver in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 10:4
02:59 Watch Patterson move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Antonio Tarver off balance. 10:4
03:00 Patterson is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Tarver. 10:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 10:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Abel Sanchez seemed to pump up Tarver between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Tarver lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 0:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:19 Tarver gets in a hook to the body of Patterson. 0:2
0:36 Tarver lands a smashing hook! 0:6
0:36 Patterson is hurt! 0:6
0:51 Patterson frees himself from Tarver's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:6
0:56 Patterson moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Tarver. 0:9
01:10 Patterson doesn't connect with the cross. 0:9
01:17 Tarver lands a strong cross! 0:13
01:17 Patterson appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:13
01:30 Tarver seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:13
01:33 Patterson pins Tarver in the corner! 0:13
01:38 Patterson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:13
01:44 The action slows for the moment. 0:13
01:47 Tarver is keeping away from the ropes. 0:13
01:52 Antonio Tarver tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:13
01:57 Patterson slides into the corner... 0:13
02:01 Tarver tries to drop the right hand over the top but Patterson ducks under it. 0:13
02:03 Patterson is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Tarver with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 3:13
02:12 Patterson doesn't have to look for Tarver this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:13
02:19 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:13
02:24 Patterson slides into his own corner... 3:13
02:29 Tarver wings a big left hand at Patterson but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:13
02:31 Patterson plants a hard cross in Antonio Tarver's midsection. 6:13
02:44 Patterson comes in low. Antonio Tarver puts a headlock on him. England knocks Tarver's arm off Floyd Patterson's head. 6:13
02:49 Referee England has to separate the two... 6:13
02:54 Patterson is staying at the center of the ring. 6:13
02:58 Patterson grabs Tarver again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:13
03:00 England steps in and breaks it up. 6:13
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 7:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:05 John Bray was screaming at Patterson between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:11 Tarver lands a wicked combination! 0:4
0:11 How is Floyd Patterson standing after those shots? 0:4
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:27 Tarver picks off the jab thrown by Patterson. 0:4
0:30 Tarver throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 0:7
0:46 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Tarver locks up Floyd Patterson's arms. 0:7
0:51 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:7
0:58 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:7
01:08 Tarver slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 0:10
01:22 Tarver is trying to free his gloves from under Patterson's gloves. 0:10
01:27 England separates them. 0:10
01:35 Tarver mauls Patterson inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 0:13
01:56 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:13
01:59 Floyd Patterson retreats into the right corner. 0:13
02:03 Patterson does a great job of moving as Tarver tries to work inside. 0:13
02:11 Patterson slides into a neutral corner... 0:13
02:11 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Tarver digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Patterson. 0:15
02:16 Some swelling has appeared around the right eye of Patterson. 0:15
02:28 Tarver just comes up short with the combination. 0:15
02:44 Floyd Patterson misses wildly with the Hook. 0:15
02:51 Antonio Tarver shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Patterson flush! 0:20
02:51 Tarver sent Patterson reeling with that punch! 0:20
03:00 Patterson has Tarver trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:20
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 0:20
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Tarver eats a jab from Patterson 2:0
0:11 Tarver is breathing heavily... 2:0
0:16 Tarver is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:23 Tarver misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:26 Patterson's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 4:0
0:39 Tarver is blocked in his own corner... 4:0
0:39 Patterson throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:0
0:43 Tarver is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 6:0
0:48 Antonio Tarver traps Patterson in the corner! 6:0
0:48 Tarver throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:2
01:00 Patterson moves into a neutral corner. 6:2
01:05 Tarver just misses with a huge shot as Patterson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:2
01:12 Patterson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tarver back on his heels! 10:2
01:12 Tarver is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 10:2
01:27 Tarver fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:2
01:35 Patterson winds up and lands a nasty hook to Tarver's body. 13:2
01:45 Patterson has Tarver cornered! 13:2
01:49 Tarver is either lucky or has radar. Patterson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 13:2
01:56 Tarver appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 13:2
02:02 Tarver traps Floyd Patterson in the corner! 13:2
02:02 Patterson takes a cross to the head from Tarver. 13:4
02:12 Patterson has Tarver trapped! 13:4
02:16 Tarver takes a hard combination from Patterson 17:4
02:16 Tarver seems to have been hurt by that punch! 17:4
02:21 Tarver looks a little puffy under his left eye. 17:4
02:30 Floyd Patterson is flicking the jab, trying to keep Tarver at long range. 17:4
02:36 Patterson scores with a hook to the side of the head. 19:4
02:45 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 19:4
02:49 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 19:4
02:53 Floyd Patterson is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Tarver 19:4
03:00 Tarver is trapped in Patterson's corner... 19:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 21:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:12 Some good body work by Tarver but not much on those punches. 0:2
0:21 Whatever John Bray said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Patterson has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:2
0:22 Tarver lands a short right hook to the head. 0:4
0:39 Patterson clinches... Tarver gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:4
0:44 Tarver tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 0:4
0:48 Antonio Tarver backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:48 Patterson catches Tarver with a nice cross. 3:4
0:58 Patterson finds a home for his jab, keeping Tarver at bay. 5:4
01:07 Patterson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 5:4
01:11 Patterson fires and misses. 5:4
01:21 Tarver retreats into his own corner... 5:4
01:25 Patterson and Tarver are in a clinch, England hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:4
01:30 Patterson uses his shoulder to force Tarver out of the clinch. 5:4
01:38 England is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 5:4
01:41 Not much steam behind Patterson's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 7:4
01:57 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:4
02:05 Tarver drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:8
02:05 Patterson is clutching his side! 7:8
02:09 The swelling around Patterson's right eye is worsening. 7:8
02:21 Patterson fires and misses. 7:8
02:36 The fighters are tied up. Tarver tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:8
02:45 England separates the two... 7:8
02:56 Patterson fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:8
03:00 Tarver fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 7:8
03:00 There's another round in the books. 7:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Patterson and Tarver leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Tarver is holding on to Patterson. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:20 England has to break them apart. 0:0
0:25 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:33 Patterson grabs Tarver's head, pulls it down, into his chest. England has to force Patterson to let go. 0:0
0:37 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:43 Patterson throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:0
0:56 Patterson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
01:08 Tarver lands a crushing hook! 2:4
01:08 Patterson looks shaken! 2:4
01:12 Patterson is fading... 2:4
01:12 Patterson's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 2:4
01:31 Tarver lands a solid uppercut! 2:8
01:31 Patterson is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:8
01:50 Patterson has Tarver pinned! 2:8
01:50 Patterson rips a hook to the body. 4:8
01:59 Patterson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:8
02:16 Tarver clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 6:8
02:21 England is shouting at Tarver to break! 6:8
02:31 Floyd Patterson just landed a three punch combo! 11:8
02:31 Tarver is out on his feet after that violent combination! 11:8
02:35 Tarver's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 11:8
02:40 Tarver retreats into a neutral corner. 11:8
02:44 Patterson misses with that combination. 11:8
02:51 Tarver's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:8
03:00 That hook from Tarver snapped Patterson's head back violently! 11:12
03:00 Patterson appears shaken by that punch! 11:12
03:00 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 11:12
03:00 The swelling under Patterson's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 11:12
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:11
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 John Bray was extremely upbeat during the break with Patterson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Patterson'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 Tarver whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:23 Antonio Tarver misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:32 Patterson doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Tarver. 3:0
0:37 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Antonio Tarver. 3:0
0:42 Patterson moves into the left corner. 3:0
0:46 Tarver can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:0
0:53 Look out! That was a straight right by Patterson! 7:0
0:53 That's the punch Patterson hoped to land! Tarver looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 7:0
01:07 Tarver is holding... 7:0
01:11 Tarver and Patterson each take a step back. 7:0
01:21 Tarver fires a volley of punches but Patterson was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 7:0
01:28 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 7:0
01:31 Tarver looks to wear Patterson down as he throws the uppercut to the body. 7:3
01:45 Tarver lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 7:3
01:51 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:3
02:00 Patterson lands a strong cross! 11:3
02:00 Tarver was stunned by that blow! 11:3
02:22 Tarver misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 11:3
02:34 Tarver tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Patterson blocks it. 11:3
02:45 Tarver just comes up short with the jab. 11:3
02:52 Both fighters move to ring center. 11:3
02:56 Tarver feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 11:3
03:00 Patterson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:3
03:00 Tarver shows Patterson his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 11:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Patterson got some great advice from John Bray between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Patterson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Antonio Tarver's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Antonio Tarver's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Some nice infighting ends with Patterson getting an uppercut in. 2:0
0:09 * That punch has opened a cut on Tarver. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 4:0
0:09 A solid red line has appeared on the forehead of Tarver and it's bleeding badly. That gash is going to cause problems if his corner can staunch the flow. 4:0
0:09 * Tarver seems to be having some difficulty seeing. It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious. And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight. He's looking at the cut above Tarver's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 4:0
0:09 * 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 Tarver to stand and motioning for Patterson to back up a little. Now England is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 10. 4:0
0:19 Tarver has Patterson blocked in! 4:0
0:24 Tarver tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Patterson. 4:0
0:26 Patterson drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Antonio Tarver. 7:0
0:42 Patterson backs into the right corner. 7:0
0:47 Tarver can't score with short uppercut inside. Patterson got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:0
0:54 The fighters are at ring center... 7:0
0:59 Patterson ties up Tarver. 7:0
01:03 England moves them apart. 7:0
01:11 Tarver pins Patterson in the corner! 7:0
01:15 Antonio Tarver tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:0
01:18 Patterson goes downstairs with a right cross. 9:0
01:37 Tarver traps Patterson in the corner! 9:0
01:41 That punch actually went behind Floyd Patterson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tarver. 9:0
01:43 There's a right cross from Patterson that lands flush. 12:0
01:48 That swelling under the left eye of Tarver is definitely getting worse. 12:0
02:00 Tarver grabs and holds Patterson... 12:0
02:09 England pries them apart. 12:0
02:14 Patterson's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 12:0
02:16 Tarver is doing great work inside as he jars Patterson with an uppercut. 12:3
02:32 Patterson pins Tarver's arms! The fighters are tied up... 12:3
02:37 Patterson shoves Tarver away. 12:3
02:42 Patterson has Tarver cornered! 12:3
02:46 Patterson is clinching... Tarver is trying to free his gloves... They are under Patterson's arms... 12:3
02:51 Patterson finally lets go of Tarver. 12:3
03:00 Patterson bounces off the ropes, challenging Tarver to come get him. 12:3
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 12:2
Fight Result
Let's go to Billy Jordan for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Hubert Earle, Canada scores the bout 98 to 94
Hector Hernandez, Mexico scores the bout 99 to 93
Michael Glienna, United States scores the bout 98 to 93
The winner by unanimous decision is Floyd Patterson!
Score Cards
Hubert Earle Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 98
Antonio Tarver 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 94
Hector Hernandez Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 99
Antonio Tarver 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 93
Michael Glienna Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 98
Antonio Tarver 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 93
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 30 30 30 28 27 30 30 30 30 30 295
Antonio Tarver 27 27 27 29 30 27 29 30 27 27 280
Statistics
Categories Floyd Patterson Antonio Tarver
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.80 2.40
Hooks / Round 4.20 2.70
Crosses / Round 3.70 2.60
Combinations / Round 5.10 2.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 3.60
Punches Landed / Round 22.20 13.50
Punches Missed / Round 36.50 87.20
Punching Accuracy 37.8% 13.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 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 on forehead 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 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 7 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 12 7-12 & WBO BELT
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Jack Dillon vs Prince Badi Ajamu
Fight info: Mountaineer Race Track & Resort, Chester, WV, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Genaro Rodriguez, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dennis Nelson (United States), Gwen Adair (United States) and Paul Smith (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Jack Dillon - Record: 6-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Prince Badi Ajamu - Record: 0-5-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Felix Trinidad Sr. - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:12 Ajamu just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:24 Dillon is jockeying for position as he tries to force Ajamu back into the corner. 0:0
0:32 Dillon buries a hook to the body of Ajamu. 3:0
0:46 Ajamu works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 3:2
01:02 Dillon ties up Ajamu. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:2
01:06 Referee Rodriguez steps in to break it up. 3:2
01:12 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:2
01:25 Dillon patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Ajamu little room to move. 3:2
01:34 Ajamu leaves the jab just short. 3:2
01:36 Ajamu takes a hard jab to the face from Dillon 6:2
01:46 Dillon lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ajamu on the end of that punch. 8:2
01:58 As high as Ajamu is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Dillon takes advantage of it. 8:2
02:06 Dillon wraps up Ajamu... Neither fighter will break... 8:2
02:10 The Referee breaks it up... 8:2
02:23 Ajamu is holding Dillon tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 8:2
02:32 Rodriguez has to break them apart. 8:2
02:36 Ajamu shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:4
02:46 Ajamu goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:6
03:00 Dillon bores in determined to maul Ajamu 8:6
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 9:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ajamu's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Felix Trinidad Sr. was really animated in Prince Badi Ajamu's corner and Ajamu was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Dillon gets in a short cross to the body. 2:0
0:26 Prince Badi Ajamu's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:29 Dillon sneaks home the right cross. 4:0
0:39 Dillon bangs a right cross off the face of Ajamu. 6:0
0:51 Ajamu drops in a solid cross just above Dillon's trunks. 6:3
01:00 "The Boxing Prince" Ajamu sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:5
01:13 Dillon connects with a cross to Ajamu's body. 8:5
01:25 Ajamu goes downstairs with a right cross. 8:7
01:48 Dillon grabs Ajamu. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:7
01:53 Rodriguez separates the two... 8:7
01:58 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Dillon has gotten the better of the exchange. 11:9
02:31 Dillon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Prince Badi Ajamu. 11:9
02:43 Ajamu ties up Dillon. 11:9
02:52 Ajamu shoves Dillon away. 11:9
02:57 Dillon lands a combination. Ajamu drops his guard and Dillon whacks him again! 14:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 13:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:06 Dillon got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Certo's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Dillon knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:20 Dillon misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:31 Dillon lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:43 The cross scores for Dillon. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:0
0:56 Dillon scores with a punishing combination from the inside. 7:0
01:13 Dillon is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:0
01:21 Dillon ambles toward Ajamu. 7:0
01:29 Jack Dillon scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 9:0
01:45 Ajamu just comes up short with the uppercut. 9:0
01:52 Both men look to measure one another. 9:0
01:57 Ajamu lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 9:2
02:10 Dillon misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:2
02:12 Dillon walks in to a glancing hook from Ajamu. 9:4
02:26 Both fighters move in close as Prince Badi Ajamu goes to the body with an uppercut. 9:6
02:39 Dillon fires a shot, but it glances off Ajamu's shoulder. 9:6
02:49 Ajamu scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 9:8
02:58 Jack Dillon doesn't have to look for Ajamu this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:8
03:00 Jack Dillon fires a left hand that Ajamu takes high on the shoulder. 9:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 11:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Whatever Al Certo said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Dillon has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:08 Those were mostly arm punches from Dillon but several got through. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:22 Dillon misses with that hook. 2:0
0:28 Felix Trinidad Sr. was screaming at Ajamu between rounds trying to get him fired up. 2:0
0:33 Circling left, Dillon looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ajamu. 2:0
0:50 A cross to body by Jack Dillon gets through. 4:0
0:59 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
01:07 Dillon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
01:23 Dillon is holding... 4:0
01:27 Dillon finally lets go of Ajamu. 4:0
01:35 Jack Dillon goes downstairs with the hook. 6:0
01:50 Dillon finds a home for his jab, keeping Ajamu at bay. 8:0
02:02 Fighters are exchanging blows! Ajamu scored more on that exchange. 10:3
02:11 Dillon lands a short hook to the body. 12:3
02:25 Dillon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ajamu. 12:3
02:36 Dillon is holding on to Ajamu. He seems to be taking a breather. 12:3
02:41 Dillon and Ajamu each take a step back. 12:3
02:45 Dillon quickly hitches up his trunks. 12:3
02:52 Dillon throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 12:3
03:00 Dillon tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ajamu. 12:3
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 12:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Dillon's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Dillon continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:25 Dillon fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:27 * Dillon is complaining and Rodriguez agrees. A warning for rabbit punching is being given to Ajamu. 2:2
0:45 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:2
0:53 Dillon is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 2:2
01:02 Ajamu lets his hands go inside, but Dillon protects his body well. 2:2
01:05 Dillon delivers a cross to the nose of Ajamu. 5:2
01:14 Dillon scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 7:2
01:27 Dillon doesn't connect with the jab. 7:2
01:39 Ajamu looks to work the body, but Jack Dillon covers up nicely. 7:2
01:46 Dillon lands a solid hook! 11:2
01:46 Ajamu is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:2
02:00 That punch actually went behind Ajamu's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Dillon. 11:2
02:07 Jack Dillon takes a heavy hook downstairs. 11:6
02:07 Dillon is clutching his side! 11:6
02:20 Dillon fires a solid combination. 13:6
02:38 Dillon lands a hard uppercut! 17:6
02:38 Ajamu was shaken by that blow! 17:6
02:53 Dillon tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 17:6
03:00 You would think Dillon had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Ajamu looked trying to score there! 17:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Dillon and Prince Badi Ajamu go back to their corners. 19:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 The uppercut just landed by Dillon is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:0
0:12 Ajamu looks to be losing his legs. 2:0
0:16 Al Certo not only gave Jack Dillon encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle "The Boxing Prince". Now it's up to Dillon to implement it. 2:0
0:17 Dillon moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:0
0:35 Dillon wraps his arms around Ajamu. 4:0
0:39 Ajamu pushes Dillon away. 4:0
0:43 Ajamu is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:46 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
0:57 Ajamu telegraphed that shot and Dillon ducks under it easily. 4:0
01:11 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Ajamu rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:0
01:20 Dillon drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:0
01:20 Ajamu is reeling.. 8:0
01:30 Ajamu gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 8:2
01:30 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Dillon because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 8:4
01:30 That is a horrific gash over his right eyebrow and that is going to be hard to stop! 8:4
01:30 * Rodriguez is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Dillon's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Dillon's face, especially the cut above the eye. 8:4
01:30 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 6 as the fighters approach one another. 8:4
01:47 Ajamu holds his arms up in disgust as Dillon holds him around his waist. 8:4
01:56 Ajamu works his way free! 8:4
02:01 Ajamu scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Dillon. 8:6
02:10 Ajamu lands a short left hook to the head. 8:8
02:20 Dillon gets the cross in, making Ajamu blink. 11:8
02:37 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 11:8
02:42 Rodriguez steps in and breaks it up. 11:8
02:46 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 11:8
02:54 Ajamu tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:8
03:00 Ajamu is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Dillon can't throw punches, I guess. 11:8
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:8
03:00 It looks like Dillon has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:8
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 10:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ajamu rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 As round 7 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Dillon; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut above the right eyebrow. 0:0
0:13 Dillon is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:15 Dillon eats a jab from Ajamu 0:2
0:29 Ajamu can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
0:38 Dillon fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
0:52 Dillon continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 2:2
01:01 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:2
01:04 Dillon scores with a quick one-two to Ajamu's midsection 4:2
01:18 Ajamu will tie a guy up if he has to. 4:2
01:30 Rodriguez has to separate the two... 4:2
01:38 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:2
01:41 Dillon catches Ajamu with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:2
01:58 Ajamu is challenging Dillon to fight him and quit clinching. 6:2
02:02 Now they break clean. 6:2
02:07 Ajamu shoots a cross to the midsection. 6:4
02:21 Ajamu is either lucky or has radar. Dillon's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:4
02:39 Dillon whiffs with the combination. 6:4
02:46 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:4
03:00 Dillon fires and misses. 6:4
03:00 Dillon appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:4
03:00 Rodriguez motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 6:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Dillon and Ajamu leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 Dillon got some great advice from Al Certo between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:05 Jack Dillon's corner men does a nice job on Dillon's cut above the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Dillon had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:06 Dillon misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
0:24 Jack Dillon is off target with that cross. 2:0
0:26 Ajamu lands a rapier like jab to the head of Dillon 2:2
0:26 It looks like Ajamu has reopened Jack Dillon's previous wound because Dillon is now bleeding once again. 2:2
0:26 Now the bleeding from the gash above Dillon's right eye has begun to flow again. 2:2
0:26 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Jack Dillon by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Jack Dillon's eye. 2:2
0:31 * Referee Rodriguez is calling a halt to this fight. * That's all she wrote, folks! The cut over Dillon's eye has just become too bad for him to continue. This fight is history. Ajamu wins via TKO! 2:2
Fight Result
Here's Ray Connelly with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:32 mark in Round 8 is...
Prince Badi Ajamu!
Score Cards
Dennis Nelson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 70
Prince Badi Ajamu 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 63
Gwen Adair Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 70
Prince Badi Ajamu 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 63
Paul Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 70
Prince Badi Ajamu 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 63
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 210
Prince Badi Ajamu 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 189
Statistics
Categories Jack Dillon Prince Badi Ajamu
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.75 2.88
Hooks / Round 4.63 3.25
Crosses / Round 5.25 3.50
Combinations / Round 4.50 2.50
Uppercuts / Round 5.63 2.75
Punches Landed / Round 24.75 14.88
Punches Missed / Round 63.50 32.00
Punching Accuracy 28.0% 31.7%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 2 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Jack Dillon vs Prince Badi Ajamu
Fight info: Mountaineer Race Track & Resort, Chester, WV, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Genaro Rodriguez, the bout will be scored by three judges: Dennis Nelson (United States), Gwen Adair (United States) and Paul Smith (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Jack Dillon - Record: 6-4-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Prince Badi Ajamu - Record: 0-5-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Felix Trinidad Sr. - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:12 Ajamu just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:24 Dillon is jockeying for position as he tries to force Ajamu back into the corner. 0:0
0:32 Dillon buries a hook to the body of Ajamu. 3:0
0:46 Ajamu works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 3:2
01:02 Dillon ties up Ajamu. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:2
01:06 Referee Rodriguez steps in to break it up. 3:2
01:12 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:2
01:25 Dillon patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Ajamu little room to move. 3:2
01:34 Ajamu leaves the jab just short. 3:2
01:36 Ajamu takes a hard jab to the face from Dillon 6:2
01:46 Dillon lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ajamu on the end of that punch. 8:2
01:58 As high as Ajamu is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Dillon takes advantage of it. 8:2
02:06 Dillon wraps up Ajamu... Neither fighter will break... 8:2
02:10 The Referee breaks it up... 8:2
02:23 Ajamu is holding Dillon tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 8:2
02:32 Rodriguez has to break them apart. 8:2
02:36 Ajamu shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:4
02:46 Ajamu goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 8:6
03:00 Dillon bores in determined to maul Ajamu 8:6
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 9:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ajamu's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Felix Trinidad Sr. was really animated in Prince Badi Ajamu's corner and Ajamu was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Dillon gets in a short cross to the body. 2:0
0:26 Prince Badi Ajamu's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:29 Dillon sneaks home the right cross. 4:0
0:39 Dillon bangs a right cross off the face of Ajamu. 6:0
0:51 Ajamu drops in a solid cross just above Dillon's trunks. 6:3
01:00 "The Boxing Prince" Ajamu sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:5
01:13 Dillon connects with a cross to Ajamu's body. 8:5
01:25 Ajamu goes downstairs with a right cross. 8:7
01:48 Dillon grabs Ajamu. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:7
01:53 Rodriguez separates the two... 8:7
01:58 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Dillon has gotten the better of the exchange. 11:9
02:31 Dillon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Prince Badi Ajamu. 11:9
02:43 Ajamu ties up Dillon. 11:9
02:52 Ajamu shoves Dillon away. 11:9
02:57 Dillon lands a combination. Ajamu drops his guard and Dillon whacks him again! 14:9
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 13:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:06 Dillon got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Certo's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Dillon knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:0
0:20 Dillon misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:31 Dillon lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:43 The cross scores for Dillon. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:0
0:56 Dillon scores with a punishing combination from the inside. 7:0
01:13 Dillon is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:0
01:21 Dillon ambles toward Ajamu. 7:0
01:29 Jack Dillon scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 9:0
01:45 Ajamu just comes up short with the uppercut. 9:0
01:52 Both men look to measure one another. 9:0
01:57 Ajamu lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 9:2
02:10 Dillon misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:2
02:12 Dillon walks in to a glancing hook from Ajamu. 9:4
02:26 Both fighters move in close as Prince Badi Ajamu goes to the body with an uppercut. 9:6
02:39 Dillon fires a shot, but it glances off Ajamu's shoulder. 9:6
02:49 Ajamu scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 9:8
02:58 Jack Dillon doesn't have to look for Ajamu this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:8
03:00 Jack Dillon fires a left hand that Ajamu takes high on the shoulder. 9:8
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 11:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Whatever Al Certo said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Dillon has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:08 Those were mostly arm punches from Dillon but several got through. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:22 Dillon misses with that hook. 2:0
0:28 Felix Trinidad Sr. was screaming at Ajamu between rounds trying to get him fired up. 2:0
0:33 Circling left, Dillon looks for an opening to fire a shot at Ajamu. 2:0
0:50 A cross to body by Jack Dillon gets through. 4:0
0:59 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
01:07 Dillon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
01:23 Dillon is holding... 4:0
01:27 Dillon finally lets go of Ajamu. 4:0
01:35 Jack Dillon goes downstairs with the hook. 6:0
01:50 Dillon finds a home for his jab, keeping Ajamu at bay. 8:0
02:02 Fighters are exchanging blows! Ajamu scored more on that exchange. 10:3
02:11 Dillon lands a short hook to the body. 12:3
02:25 Dillon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ajamu. 12:3
02:36 Dillon is holding on to Ajamu. He seems to be taking a breather. 12:3
02:41 Dillon and Ajamu each take a step back. 12:3
02:45 Dillon quickly hitches up his trunks. 12:3
02:52 Dillon throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 12:3
03:00 Dillon tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ajamu. 12:3
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 12:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Dillon's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Dillon continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:25 Dillon fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:27 * Dillon is complaining and Rodriguez agrees. A warning for rabbit punching is being given to Ajamu. 2:2
0:45 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:2
0:53 Dillon is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 2:2
01:02 Ajamu lets his hands go inside, but Dillon protects his body well. 2:2
01:05 Dillon delivers a cross to the nose of Ajamu. 5:2
01:14 Dillon scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 7:2
01:27 Dillon doesn't connect with the jab. 7:2
01:39 Ajamu looks to work the body, but Jack Dillon covers up nicely. 7:2
01:46 Dillon lands a solid hook! 11:2
01:46 Ajamu is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:2
02:00 That punch actually went behind Ajamu's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Dillon. 11:2
02:07 Jack Dillon takes a heavy hook downstairs. 11:6
02:07 Dillon is clutching his side! 11:6
02:20 Dillon fires a solid combination. 13:6
02:38 Dillon lands a hard uppercut! 17:6
02:38 Ajamu was shaken by that blow! 17:6
02:53 Dillon tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 17:6
03:00 You would think Dillon had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Ajamu looked trying to score there! 17:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Dillon and Prince Badi Ajamu go back to their corners. 19:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 The uppercut just landed by Dillon is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:0
0:12 Ajamu looks to be losing his legs. 2:0
0:16 Al Certo not only gave Jack Dillon encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle "The Boxing Prince". Now it's up to Dillon to implement it. 2:0
0:17 Dillon moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:0
0:35 Dillon wraps his arms around Ajamu. 4:0
0:39 Ajamu pushes Dillon away. 4:0
0:43 Ajamu is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:46 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
0:57 Ajamu telegraphed that shot and Dillon ducks under it easily. 4:0
01:11 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Ajamu rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:0
01:20 Dillon drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:0
01:20 Ajamu is reeling.. 8:0
01:30 Ajamu gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 8:2
01:30 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Dillon because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 8:4
01:30 That is a horrific gash over his right eyebrow and that is going to be hard to stop! 8:4
01:30 * Rodriguez is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Dillon's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Dillon's face, especially the cut above the eye. 8:4
01:30 * The referee won't stop the fight on his own if the reason for the stoppage directly has to do with a cut or swelling; he'll always consult the ringside doctor. And it looks like, in this case, we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue. Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 6 as the fighters approach one another. 8:4
01:47 Ajamu holds his arms up in disgust as Dillon holds him around his waist. 8:4
01:56 Ajamu works his way free! 8:4
02:01 Ajamu scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Dillon. 8:6
02:10 Ajamu lands a short left hook to the head. 8:8
02:20 Dillon gets the cross in, making Ajamu blink. 11:8
02:37 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 11:8
02:42 Rodriguez steps in and breaks it up. 11:8
02:46 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 11:8
02:54 Ajamu tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 11:8
03:00 Ajamu is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Dillon can't throw punches, I guess. 11:8
03:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 11:8
03:00 It looks like Dillon has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:8
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 10:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ajamu rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 As round 7 begins, blood is still visible on the face of Dillon; obviously, his corner did its best but it wasn't good enough to completely close the cut above the right eyebrow. 0:0
0:13 Dillon is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:15 Dillon eats a jab from Ajamu 0:2
0:29 Ajamu can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
0:38 Dillon fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
0:52 Dillon continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 2:2
01:01 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:2
01:04 Dillon scores with a quick one-two to Ajamu's midsection 4:2
01:18 Ajamu will tie a guy up if he has to. 4:2
01:30 Rodriguez has to separate the two... 4:2
01:38 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:2
01:41 Dillon catches Ajamu with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:2
01:58 Ajamu is challenging Dillon to fight him and quit clinching. 6:2
02:02 Now they break clean. 6:2
02:07 Ajamu shoots a cross to the midsection. 6:4
02:21 Ajamu is either lucky or has radar. Dillon's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:4
02:39 Dillon whiffs with the combination. 6:4
02:46 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:4
03:00 Dillon fires and misses. 6:4
03:00 Dillon appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:4
03:00 Rodriguez motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 6:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Dillon and Ajamu leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 Dillon got some great advice from Al Certo between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:05 Jack Dillon's corner men does a nice job on Dillon's cut above the right eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Dillon had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:06 Dillon misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
0:24 Jack Dillon is off target with that cross. 2:0
0:26 Ajamu lands a rapier like jab to the head of Dillon 2:2
0:26 It looks like Ajamu has reopened Jack Dillon's previous wound because Dillon is now bleeding once again. 2:2
0:26 Now the bleeding from the gash above Dillon's right eye has begun to flow again. 2:2
0:26 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Jack Dillon by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Jack Dillon's eye. 2:2
0:31 * Referee Rodriguez is calling a halt to this fight. * That's all she wrote, folks! The cut over Dillon's eye has just become too bad for him to continue. This fight is history. Ajamu wins via TKO! 2:2
Fight Result
Here's Ray Connelly with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:32 mark in Round 8 is...
Prince Badi Ajamu!
Score Cards
Dennis Nelson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 70
Prince Badi Ajamu 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 63
Gwen Adair Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 70
Prince Badi Ajamu 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 63
Paul Smith Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 70
Prince Badi Ajamu 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 63
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jack Dillon 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 210
Prince Badi Ajamu 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 189
Statistics
Categories Jack Dillon Prince Badi Ajamu
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.75 2.88
Hooks / Round 4.63 3.25
Crosses / Round 5.25 3.50
Combinations / Round 4.50 2.50
Uppercuts / Round 5.63 2.75
Punches Landed / Round 24.75 14.88
Punches Missed / Round 63.50 32.00
Punching Accuracy 28.0% 31.7%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 2 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW Season Week 12 7-12 & WBO BELT
Co-Feature
Sam Langford vs John Henry Lewis
Fight info: New Haven Arena, New Haven, CT, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Watson (United States), Eva Shain (United States) and Arturo Velasquez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Sam Langford - Record: 8-4-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lennox Blackmoore - Cut Man: Lou Duva
In the blue corner: John Henry Lewis - Record: 6-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:17 Sam Langford fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:19 Lewis fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 0:2
0:28 John Henry Lewis pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 0:5
0:37 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:5
0:45 Lewis has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Sam Langford. 0:5
0:50 Cotton separates the two... 0:5
01:02 Lewis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Langford back on his heels! 0:9
01:02 Langford appears to be stunned! 0:9
01:17 Lewis is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Langford to chase him. 0:9
01:22 Langford pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 3:9
01:36 Langford has freed himself from Lewis. They move quickly to ring center. 3:9
01:49 Lewis is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 3:9
01:54 Langford flicks a jab to Lewis's stomach 5:9
02:04 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Lewis lands a short uppercut to the chin of Langford. 5:11
02:13 Lewis has Langford blocked in! 5:11
02:17 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:11
02:24 Langford lands a vicious hook! 9:11
02:24 Lewis was shaken by that blow! 9:11
02:40 Lewis misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:11
02:47 Langford just landed a three punch combo! 14:11
02:47 Lewis seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 14:11
02:56 Langford doesn't have to look for John Henry Lewis this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:11
03:00 Lewis leaves the jab just short. 14:11
03:00 It doesn't get much better than that last round folks, non-stop fury from start to finish has the crowd in an uproar. 15:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:09 Langford scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 3:0
0:18 Lewis got some great advice from Phil Borgia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 3:0
0:23 Lewis fires a lead right that Langford manages to avoid. 3:0
0:30 Langford really buried that punch into Lewis's ribs. 7:0
0:30 Lewis is trying to regroup after those punches... 7:0
0:40 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 7:0
0:44 Langford lands a strong cross! 11:0
0:44 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lewis and he is stunned! 11:0
01:12 Sam Langford has Lewis pinned! 11:0
01:12 Langford scores big with that hook to the jaw of Lewis. Lewis took a step back after absorbing that shot. 14:0
01:28 Langford lands a hard uppercut! 18:0
01:28 Lewis is reeling.. 18:0
01:41 Lewis is forced into his own corner... 18:0
01:45 Cotton tries to separate the boxers but Langford has a vice-like grip on Lewis. 18:0
01:57 Referee Cotton steps in to break it up. 18:0
02:08 Lewis traps Langford's gloves under his arms, forcing Cotton to break them up. 18:0
02:17 Now they break clean. 18:0
02:21 Langford lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 20:0
02:38 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sam Langford. 20:0
02:40 Langford connects with a cross to Lewis's body. 22:0
02:54 Langford just comes up short with the jab. 22:0
02:56 Lewis can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 22:2
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 22:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Lennox Blackmoore was really animated in Langford's corner and Langford was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Lewis slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 Langford ties up John Henry Lewis. 0:0
0:23 * Lewis is leaning on the back of Langford's neck and Cotton has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
0:36 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:49 Langford swings...and misses. 0:0
0:56 Lewis drives that short hook into Langford's midsection! 0:4
0:56 Langford was stunned by that blow! 0:4
01:09 Langford is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Lewis's defense. 0:4
01:22 Langford lands a solid uppercut! 4:4
01:22 Lewis is hurt! 4:4
01:34 Lewis is trapped in Langford's corner... 4:4
01:34 Lewis tastes Langford's jab 6:4
01:50 Langford wraps up Lewis. 6:4
01:55 Lewis works his way free! 6:4
02:02 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:4
02:07 Langford throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Lewis but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:4
02:17 A perfect right cross from Lewis stops Langford dead in his tracks! 6:7
02:32 Langford tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:7
02:39 Langford drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Lewis. 9:7
02:56 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Langford. 9:7
03:00 Langford voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:7
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 10:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:11 Sam Langford fires and misses. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Lewis is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:28 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:35 Lewis just can't find the range with that jab. 0:2
0:51 Lewis has Langford trapped! 0:2
0:55 Cotton has to pull the fighters away from each other as Lewis locks up Langford's arms. 0:2
01:00 Lewis shoves Langford away. 0:2
01:07 Lewis slides into his own corner... 0:2
01:12 Langford traps Lewis's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:2
01:24 Cotton moves them apart. 0:2
01:29 * Langford is blatantly hitting Lewis while they are locked up and Cotton has stopped the action to scold him 4:2
01:38 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on John Henry Lewis because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 5:2
01:38 * Lewis keeps wiping the blood from under his right eye with his glove. The cut shouldn't be bothering him that much. 5:2
02:06 Langford and Lewis are in a clinch, Cotton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:2
02:15 Langford pushes John Henry Lewis away. 5:2
02:20 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 5:2
02:28 John Henry Lewis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:2
02:30 Langford fires a punch over the jab of Lewis and gets it in for points. 7:2
02:43 Lewis has Langford trapped in the near neutral corner... 7:2
02:47 Lewis misses with that punch. 7:2
02:55 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Langford is coming out on top. 10:4
03:00 Lewis isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Langford fits. 10:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Cotton to step in. 9:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotton motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:11 Langford's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Lewis's beltline. 2:0
0:20 Langford received a pep talk from Lennox Blackmoore before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:26 John Henry Lewis slips out of a corner, as Langford attempts to trap him. 2:0
0:34 Langford is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:34 Langford takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:2
0:34 * And there is the cut! That was about time, after all that head butting! 2:3
0:34 No wonder he's pawing at his eye. Blood has to be flowing into it from the cut that is now clearly seen above his right eye. 2:3
0:34 * That clash of heads has opened a cut on Langford! 2:3
0:46 Lewis traps Sam Langford in the corner! 2:3
0:51 Lewis circles around the ring. 2:3
0:56 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:3
0:59 Lewis is blocked in his own corner... 2:3
01:04 Sam Langford is really fluid in his movement. 2:3
01:12 Langford retreats into the left corner. 2:3
01:16 Lewis fires a left hand that Langford takes high on the shoulder. 2:3
01:27 Lewis pins Langford in the corner! 2:3
01:31 That punch actually went behind Langford's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Lewis. 2:3
01:38 Lewis just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:3
01:38 Lewis was shaken by those blows! 6:3
01:52 Langford wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Lewis's defense. 6:3
01:55 Lewis lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 6:5
02:07 Lewis gets his head on the chest of Sam Langford as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:7
02:24 Lewis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:11
02:24 Langford was hurt by those blows! 6:11
02:34 Langford lands a flurry to the ribs of John Henry Lewis. 8:11
02:51 Langford looks for a breather; he grabs Lewis and holds on. Lewis pushes Langford off and looks for an opening. 8:11
02:55 Langford uses his shoulder to force Lewis out of the clinch. 8:11
03:00 Lewis moves into the near corner. 8:11
03:00 Langford is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 8:11
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Langford's corner gave his cut above the right eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:08 Lewis pins Langford in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Lewis is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:15 The fighters move in close and Sam Langford gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Lewis. 3:0
0:19 Lewis is slowing up... 3:0
0:29 Lewis throws a flurry of punches but Sam Langford either blocks or slips them. 3:0
0:32 Langford lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Lewis. 6:0
0:46 Langford whiffs with the cross. 6:0
0:53 Lewis doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Langford's head? 6:4
0:53 That punch may have stunned Langford momentarily. 6:4
01:06 John Henry Lewis lands a rapier like jab to the head of Langford 6:6
01:20 Lewis looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 6:6
01:27 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:6
01:37 Langford clinches... Lewis gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:6
01:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:6
01:50 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:6
02:01 Langford misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:6
02:17 Lewis telegraphed that shot and Langford ducks under it easily. 6:6
02:23 Cotton is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 6:6
02:32 Lewis is clinching... 6:6
02:36 Cotton pries them apart. 6:6
02:50 There's the uppercut from Lewis. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:8
03:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:8
03:00 It looks like Langford has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:8
03:00 Lewis shows Langford his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 5:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:13 John Henry Lewis looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:0
0:25 Lewis just misses with a huge shot as Langford chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:27 Langford splits Lewis's gloves with an uppercut. 2:0
0:44 Langford pummels Lewis, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 6:0
0:44 Langford has Lewis in trouble after that punch! 6:0
01:09 Lewis can't score with short uppercut inside. Langford got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:0
01:20 Langford is pinned in his own corner... 6:0
01:24 Lewis lets his hands go inside, but Langford protects his body well. 6:0
01:31 Langford steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
01:39 John Henry Lewis fires and misses. 6:0
01:46 Sam Langford scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:0
01:46 Lewis appears shaken by those punches! 10:0
01:59 Langford feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 10:0
02:03 Langford ends up behind Lewis as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 10:0
02:09 Langford pushes Lewis away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 13:0
02:18 Langford launches a strong uppercut that connects to Lewis's jaw. 16:0
02:28 Lewis scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 16:2
02:43 Lewis lands a devastating uppercut! 16:6
02:43 That absolutely rocked Langford, he is on queer street right now!! 16:6
03:00 Langford appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:6
03:00 John Henry Lewis breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 7 ends. 18:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Sam Langford's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Lewis backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Lewis takes a hard combination from Langford 4:0
0:12 Lewis seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:0
0:28 Lewis frees himself from Langford's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:0
0:38 Lewis tries to drop the right hand over the top but Langford ducks under it. 4:0
0:45 Langford drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:0
0:45 Lewis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:0
0:53 Langford doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 11:0
0:53 Langford knows he has Lewis hurt as he wades in swinging! 11:0
01:02 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 11:0
01:06 Langford can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:0
01:13 There's a combination of punches from Langford that score big. 14:0
01:13 Lewis is badly stunned and Langford will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 14:0
01:26 Langford doesn't connect with the combination. 14:0
01:33 Langford scores with a quick hook to the head of Lewis after Lewis missed with a wild shot of his own. 16:0
01:33 Lewis is dazed as Langford looks to put him away! 16:0
01:46 Langford 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. 16:0
01:57 Langford dances gracefully across the canvas 16:0
02:01 Langford bangs the uppercut home. 18:0
02:01 Sam Langford is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 18:0
02:15 Langford cranks up the hook and connects to Lewis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 22:0
02:15 Lewis was staggered by those punches... 22:0
02:31 Langford pins Lewis's arms! The fighters are tied up... 22:0
02:40 Cotton breaks them up... 22:0
02:47 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if John Henry Lewis can land a solid one. 22:2
03:00 Lewis pins Langford's arms. Now they move apart. 22:2
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 22:2
03:00 Langford appears to have this fight under control. 22:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 8. 23:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Lewis is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Phil Borgia not only gave John Henry Lewis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Langford. Now it's up to Lewis to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Lewis pins Langford's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:17 Both men are trying to work inside and they're banging heads. Now they both step back and it looks like Langford's cut has reopened. 0:0
0:17 Now the bleeding from the cut above Langford's eye has begun to seep again. 0:0
0:17 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Langford to the ringside physician. The cut over Langford's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 0:0
0:17 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Cotton is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 0:0
0:17 * That accidental head butt that occurred during the clinch has opened a cut! 0:0
0:26 Langford tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:28 Lewis shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:42 Cotton warns Lewis for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:2
0:54 Referee Cotton has to separate the two... 0:2
01:03 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:2
01:08 Cotton steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
01:12 Langford seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:2
01:21 Langford picks off the cross by Lewis. 0:2
01:35 Langford will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:2
01:40 Cotton has to break the clinch. 0:2
01:45 John Henry Lewis retreats into his own corner... 0:2
01:45 Langford scores with a piston-like jab. 3:2
02:03 OH! Langford landed the big hook flush! 8:2
02:03 Langford sent Lewis reeling with that punch! 8:2
02:22 Sam Langford ties up Lewis. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:2
02:26 Cotton separates the two fighters. 8:2
02:36 Lewis works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:2
02:43 Langford is trapped in the corner... 8:2
02:48 Lewis grabs Langford again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:2
02:52 * Cotton is telling Langford to quit leaning on the neck. 8:2
03:00 Langford seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:2
03:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:2
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
0:06 The cut above the right eyebrow suffered by Langford has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:11 Lewis misses with that combination. 0:0
0:13 Langford gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:23 Lewis looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:2
0:36 Lewis eats a jab from Langford 4:2
0:50 Oh!!! John Henry Lewis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:6
0:50 Langford staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:6
0:50 That punch has reopened a cut on Langford as once again you can see blood on the face of Langford. 4:6
0:50 Langford has emerged bloodied once again, as the cut above his eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 4:6
0:50 * Cotton is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Sam Langford's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Sam Langford's face, especially the cut above the eye. 4:6
0:50 * 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 Langford to stand and motioning for Lewis to back up a little. Now Cotton is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 10. 4:6
01:00 Lewis slides into the corner... 4:6
01:04 Langford grabs Lewis's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cotton has to force Langford to let go. 4:6
01:13 Lewis pushes Langford away. 4:6
01:18 The fighters are at ring center... 4:6
01:23 Langford fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:6
01:35 Langford wings a big left hand at John Henry Lewis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
01:37 Lewis moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:8
01:55 Lewis grabs and holds Langford... 4:8
02:07 Cotton has to separate the two... 4:8
02:15 Langford moves into a neutral corner. 4:8
02:19 Langford is protecting the body nicely as Lewis fails to score inside. 4:8
02:26 That was a violent straight right by Langford! 9:8
02:26 Lewis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:8
02:42 Lewis is trying to free his gloves from under Langford's gloves. 9:8
02:47 Cotton has to break them apart. 9:8
02:56 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:8
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 8:8
Fight Result
And here with the call is Pat Harker
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Robert Watson, United States scores the bout 98 to 93
Eva Shain, United States scores the bout 98 to 93
Arturo Velasquez, United States scores the bout 97 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Sam Langford!
Score Cards
Robert Watson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sam Langford 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 98
John Henry Lewis 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 93
Eva Shain Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sam Langford 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 98
John Henry Lewis 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 93
Arturo Velasquez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sam Langford 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 97
John Henry Lewis 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sam Langford 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 29 30 293
John Henry Lewis 27 27 27 27 30 30 27 27 28 30 280
Statistics
Categories Sam Langford John Henry Lewis
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.20 2.10
Hooks / Round 5.20 2.20
Crosses / Round 4.30 2.50
Combinations / Round 4.90 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.80 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 23.40 13.20
Punches Missed / Round 40.20 63.50
Punching Accuracy 36.8% 17.2%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 1 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 1
Cut under right eye 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 1 / 1
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 9 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
Sam Langford vs John Henry Lewis
Fight info: New Haven Arena, New Haven, CT, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Watson (United States), Eva Shain (United States) and Arturo Velasquez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: Sam Langford - Record: 8-4-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lennox Blackmoore - Cut Man: Lou Duva
In the blue corner: John Henry Lewis - Record: 6-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:17 Sam Langford fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:19 Lewis fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 0:2
0:28 John Henry Lewis pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 0:5
0:37 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:5
0:45 Lewis has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Sam Langford. 0:5
0:50 Cotton separates the two... 0:5
01:02 Lewis dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Langford back on his heels! 0:9
01:02 Langford appears to be stunned! 0:9
01:17 Lewis is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Langford to chase him. 0:9
01:22 Langford pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 3:9
01:36 Langford has freed himself from Lewis. They move quickly to ring center. 3:9
01:49 Lewis is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 3:9
01:54 Langford flicks a jab to Lewis's stomach 5:9
02:04 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Lewis lands a short uppercut to the chin of Langford. 5:11
02:13 Lewis has Langford blocked in! 5:11
02:17 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:11
02:24 Langford lands a vicious hook! 9:11
02:24 Lewis was shaken by that blow! 9:11
02:40 Lewis misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:11
02:47 Langford just landed a three punch combo! 14:11
02:47 Lewis seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 14:11
02:56 Langford doesn't have to look for John Henry Lewis this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:11
03:00 Lewis leaves the jab just short. 14:11
03:00 It doesn't get much better than that last round folks, non-stop fury from start to finish has the crowd in an uproar. 15:13
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:09 Langford scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 3:0
0:18 Lewis got some great advice from Phil Borgia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 3:0
0:23 Lewis fires a lead right that Langford manages to avoid. 3:0
0:30 Langford really buried that punch into Lewis's ribs. 7:0
0:30 Lewis is trying to regroup after those punches... 7:0
0:40 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 7:0
0:44 Langford lands a strong cross! 11:0
0:44 That blow connected solidly to the head of Lewis and he is stunned! 11:0
01:12 Sam Langford has Lewis pinned! 11:0
01:12 Langford scores big with that hook to the jaw of Lewis. Lewis took a step back after absorbing that shot. 14:0
01:28 Langford lands a hard uppercut! 18:0
01:28 Lewis is reeling.. 18:0
01:41 Lewis is forced into his own corner... 18:0
01:45 Cotton tries to separate the boxers but Langford has a vice-like grip on Lewis. 18:0
01:57 Referee Cotton steps in to break it up. 18:0
02:08 Lewis traps Langford's gloves under his arms, forcing Cotton to break them up. 18:0
02:17 Now they break clean. 18:0
02:21 Langford lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 20:0
02:38 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sam Langford. 20:0
02:40 Langford connects with a cross to Lewis's body. 22:0
02:54 Langford just comes up short with the jab. 22:0
02:56 Lewis can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 22:2
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 22:1
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Lennox Blackmoore was really animated in Langford's corner and Langford was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Lewis slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 Langford ties up John Henry Lewis. 0:0
0:23 * Lewis is leaning on the back of Langford's neck and Cotton has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
0:36 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:49 Langford swings...and misses. 0:0
0:56 Lewis drives that short hook into Langford's midsection! 0:4
0:56 Langford was stunned by that blow! 0:4
01:09 Langford is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Lewis's defense. 0:4
01:22 Langford lands a solid uppercut! 4:4
01:22 Lewis is hurt! 4:4
01:34 Lewis is trapped in Langford's corner... 4:4
01:34 Lewis tastes Langford's jab 6:4
01:50 Langford wraps up Lewis. 6:4
01:55 Lewis works his way free! 6:4
02:02 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:4
02:07 Langford throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Lewis but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:4
02:17 A perfect right cross from Lewis stops Langford dead in his tracks! 6:7
02:32 Langford tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:7
02:39 Langford drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Lewis. 9:7
02:56 Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Langford. 9:7
03:00 Langford voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:7
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 3. 10:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:11 Sam Langford fires and misses. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Lewis is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:28 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:35 Lewis just can't find the range with that jab. 0:2
0:51 Lewis has Langford trapped! 0:2
0:55 Cotton has to pull the fighters away from each other as Lewis locks up Langford's arms. 0:2
01:00 Lewis shoves Langford away. 0:2
01:07 Lewis slides into his own corner... 0:2
01:12 Langford traps Lewis's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:2
01:24 Cotton moves them apart. 0:2
01:29 * Langford is blatantly hitting Lewis while they are locked up and Cotton has stopped the action to scold him 4:2
01:38 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on John Henry Lewis because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 5:2
01:38 * Lewis keeps wiping the blood from under his right eye with his glove. The cut shouldn't be bothering him that much. 5:2
02:06 Langford and Lewis are in a clinch, Cotton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:2
02:15 Langford pushes John Henry Lewis away. 5:2
02:20 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 5:2
02:28 John Henry Lewis is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:2
02:30 Langford fires a punch over the jab of Lewis and gets it in for points. 7:2
02:43 Lewis has Langford trapped in the near neutral corner... 7:2
02:47 Lewis misses with that punch. 7:2
02:55 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Langford is coming out on top. 10:4
03:00 Lewis isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Langford fits. 10:4
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Cotton to step in. 9:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotton motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:11 Langford's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Lewis's beltline. 2:0
0:20 Langford received a pep talk from Lennox Blackmoore before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:26 John Henry Lewis slips out of a corner, as Langford attempts to trap him. 2:0
0:34 Langford is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:34 Langford takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:2
0:34 * And there is the cut! That was about time, after all that head butting! 2:3
0:34 No wonder he's pawing at his eye. Blood has to be flowing into it from the cut that is now clearly seen above his right eye. 2:3
0:34 * That clash of heads has opened a cut on Langford! 2:3
0:46 Lewis traps Sam Langford in the corner! 2:3
0:51 Lewis circles around the ring. 2:3
0:56 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:3
0:59 Lewis is blocked in his own corner... 2:3
01:04 Sam Langford is really fluid in his movement. 2:3
01:12 Langford retreats into the left corner. 2:3
01:16 Lewis fires a left hand that Langford takes high on the shoulder. 2:3
01:27 Lewis pins Langford in the corner! 2:3
01:31 That punch actually went behind Langford's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Lewis. 2:3
01:38 Lewis just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:3
01:38 Lewis was shaken by those blows! 6:3
01:52 Langford wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Lewis's defense. 6:3
01:55 Lewis lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 6:5
02:07 Lewis gets his head on the chest of Sam Langford as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:7
02:24 Lewis just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:11
02:24 Langford was hurt by those blows! 6:11
02:34 Langford lands a flurry to the ribs of John Henry Lewis. 8:11
02:51 Langford looks for a breather; he grabs Lewis and holds on. Lewis pushes Langford off and looks for an opening. 8:11
02:55 Langford uses his shoulder to force Lewis out of the clinch. 8:11
03:00 Lewis moves into the near corner. 8:11
03:00 Langford is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 8:11
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Langford's corner gave his cut above the right eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:08 Lewis pins Langford in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Lewis is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:15 The fighters move in close and Sam Langford gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Lewis. 3:0
0:19 Lewis is slowing up... 3:0
0:29 Lewis throws a flurry of punches but Sam Langford either blocks or slips them. 3:0
0:32 Langford lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Lewis. 6:0
0:46 Langford whiffs with the cross. 6:0
0:53 Lewis doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Langford's head? 6:4
0:53 That punch may have stunned Langford momentarily. 6:4
01:06 John Henry Lewis lands a rapier like jab to the head of Langford 6:6
01:20 Lewis looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 6:6
01:27 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:6
01:37 Langford clinches... Lewis gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:6
01:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:6
01:50 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:6
02:01 Langford misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:6
02:17 Lewis telegraphed that shot and Langford ducks under it easily. 6:6
02:23 Cotton is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 6:6
02:32 Lewis is clinching... 6:6
02:36 Cotton pries them apart. 6:6
02:50 There's the uppercut from Lewis. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:8
03:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:8
03:00 It looks like Langford has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:8
03:00 Lewis shows Langford his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 5:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:13 John Henry Lewis looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:0
0:25 Lewis just misses with a huge shot as Langford chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:27 Langford splits Lewis's gloves with an uppercut. 2:0
0:44 Langford pummels Lewis, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 6:0
0:44 Langford has Lewis in trouble after that punch! 6:0
01:09 Lewis can't score with short uppercut inside. Langford got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:0
01:20 Langford is pinned in his own corner... 6:0
01:24 Lewis lets his hands go inside, but Langford protects his body well. 6:0
01:31 Langford steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
01:39 John Henry Lewis fires and misses. 6:0
01:46 Sam Langford scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 10:0
01:46 Lewis appears shaken by those punches! 10:0
01:59 Langford feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 10:0
02:03 Langford ends up behind Lewis as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 10:0
02:09 Langford pushes Lewis away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a crisp uppercut to the head from inside. 13:0
02:18 Langford launches a strong uppercut that connects to Lewis's jaw. 16:0
02:28 Lewis scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 16:2
02:43 Lewis lands a devastating uppercut! 16:6
02:43 That absolutely rocked Langford, he is on queer street right now!! 16:6
03:00 Langford appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:6
03:00 John Henry Lewis breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 7 ends. 18:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 Sam Langford's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Lewis backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Lewis takes a hard combination from Langford 4:0
0:12 Lewis seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:0
0:28 Lewis frees himself from Langford's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:0
0:38 Lewis tries to drop the right hand over the top but Langford ducks under it. 4:0
0:45 Langford drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:0
0:45 Lewis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 9:0
0:53 Langford doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 11:0
0:53 Langford knows he has Lewis hurt as he wades in swinging! 11:0
01:02 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 11:0
01:06 Langford can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:0
01:13 There's a combination of punches from Langford that score big. 14:0
01:13 Lewis is badly stunned and Langford will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 14:0
01:26 Langford doesn't connect with the combination. 14:0
01:33 Langford scores with a quick hook to the head of Lewis after Lewis missed with a wild shot of his own. 16:0
01:33 Lewis is dazed as Langford looks to put him away! 16:0
01:46 Langford 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. 16:0
01:57 Langford dances gracefully across the canvas 16:0
02:01 Langford bangs the uppercut home. 18:0
02:01 Sam Langford is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 18:0
02:15 Langford cranks up the hook and connects to Lewis's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 22:0
02:15 Lewis was staggered by those punches... 22:0
02:31 Langford pins Lewis's arms! The fighters are tied up... 22:0
02:40 Cotton breaks them up... 22:0
02:47 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if John Henry Lewis can land a solid one. 22:2
03:00 Lewis pins Langford's arms. Now they move apart. 22:2
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 22:2
03:00 Langford appears to have this fight under control. 22:2
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 8. 23:2
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Lewis is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 Phil Borgia not only gave John Henry Lewis encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Langford. Now it's up to Lewis to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Lewis pins Langford's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:17 Both men are trying to work inside and they're banging heads. Now they both step back and it looks like Langford's cut has reopened. 0:0
0:17 Now the bleeding from the cut above Langford's eye has begun to seep again. 0:0
0:17 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Langford to the ringside physician. The cut over Langford's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 0:0
0:17 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Cotton is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 0:0
0:17 * That accidental head butt that occurred during the clinch has opened a cut! 0:0
0:26 Langford tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:28 Lewis shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:42 Cotton warns Lewis for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:2
0:54 Referee Cotton has to separate the two... 0:2
01:03 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:2
01:08 Cotton steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
01:12 Langford seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:2
01:21 Langford picks off the cross by Lewis. 0:2
01:35 Langford will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:2
01:40 Cotton has to break the clinch. 0:2
01:45 John Henry Lewis retreats into his own corner... 0:2
01:45 Langford scores with a piston-like jab. 3:2
02:03 OH! Langford landed the big hook flush! 8:2
02:03 Langford sent Lewis reeling with that punch! 8:2
02:22 Sam Langford ties up Lewis. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:2
02:26 Cotton separates the two fighters. 8:2
02:36 Lewis works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:2
02:43 Langford is trapped in the corner... 8:2
02:48 Lewis grabs Langford again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:2
02:52 * Cotton is telling Langford to quit leaning on the neck. 8:2
03:00 Langford seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:2
03:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:2
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
0:06 The cut above the right eyebrow suffered by Langford has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:11 Lewis misses with that combination. 0:0
0:13 Langford gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:23 Lewis looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:2
0:36 Lewis eats a jab from Langford 4:2
0:50 Oh!!! John Henry Lewis unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:6
0:50 Langford staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:6
0:50 That punch has reopened a cut on Langford as once again you can see blood on the face of Langford. 4:6
0:50 Langford has emerged bloodied once again, as the cut above his eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 4:6
0:50 * Cotton is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Sam Langford's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Sam Langford's face, especially the cut above the eye. 4:6
0:50 * 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 Langford to stand and motioning for Lewis to back up a little. Now Cotton is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 10. 4:6
01:00 Lewis slides into the corner... 4:6
01:04 Langford grabs Lewis's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Cotton has to force Langford to let go. 4:6
01:13 Lewis pushes Langford away. 4:6
01:18 The fighters are at ring center... 4:6
01:23 Langford fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:6
01:35 Langford wings a big left hand at John Henry Lewis but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
01:37 Lewis moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:8
01:55 Lewis grabs and holds Langford... 4:8
02:07 Cotton has to separate the two... 4:8
02:15 Langford moves into a neutral corner. 4:8
02:19 Langford is protecting the body nicely as Lewis fails to score inside. 4:8
02:26 That was a violent straight right by Langford! 9:8
02:26 Lewis was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:8
02:42 Lewis is trying to free his gloves from under Langford's gloves. 9:8
02:47 Cotton has to break them apart. 9:8
02:56 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:8
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 8:8
Fight Result
And here with the call is Pat Harker
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Robert Watson, United States scores the bout 98 to 93
Eva Shain, United States scores the bout 98 to 93
Arturo Velasquez, United States scores the bout 97 to 94
The winner by unanimous decision is Sam Langford!
Score Cards
Robert Watson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sam Langford 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 98
John Henry Lewis 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 93
Eva Shain Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sam Langford 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 98
John Henry Lewis 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 93
Arturo Velasquez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sam Langford 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 97
John Henry Lewis 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 94
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sam Langford 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 29 30 293
John Henry Lewis 27 27 27 27 30 30 27 27 28 30 280
Statistics
Categories Sam Langford John Henry Lewis
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.20 2.10
Hooks / Round 5.20 2.20
Crosses / Round 4.30 2.50
Combinations / Round 4.90 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.80 3.20
Punches Landed / Round 23.40 13.20
Punches Missed / Round 40.20 63.50
Punching Accuracy 36.8% 17.2%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 2
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 3 / 2 / 1 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 1
Cut under right eye 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 1 / 1
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 9 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 12 7-12 & WBO BELT
Main Event
Michael Spinks vs Billy Conn
Fight info: Honolulu Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, HI, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Levi Martinez (United States), Kenny Chevalier (United States) and Frank Brunette (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 7-1-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Alton Merkerson - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Billy Conn - Record: 2-3-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Nick Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Spinks picks off the jab thrown by Conn. 0:0
0:23 Conn eats a short cross from Spinks amd backs away. 2:0
0:33 Conn throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
0:44 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:2
0:51 Michael Spinks put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:2
0:54 Conn's finds a home on Spinks's jaw. 2:4
0:54 Spinks reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 2:4
01:10 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Spinks had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 5:6
01:20 As high as Spinks is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Conn takes advantage of it. 5:6
01:38 Spinks frees himself from Conn's clutches! They move to ring center now. 5:6
01:42 Conn has Michael Spinks blocked in! 5:6
01:42 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Conn who scores with a short hook to the chest. 5:8
01:55 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:8
02:04 Conn takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:8
02:14 Conn is literally dancing circles around Spinks this round. 5:8
02:22 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:8
02:31 Spinks is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:8
02:33 Spinks ducks into an uppercut from Conn. 5:10
02:47 Conn is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 5:10
02:55 Spinks's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:10
03:00 Conn has Spinks trapped! 5:10
03:00 Conn is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 5:10
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Conn lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Spinks on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:22 Spinks pins Conn in the corner! 0:2
0:27 Michael Spinks will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:2
0:31 Spinks pushes Billy Conn away. 0:2
0:49 Conn fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
0:51 Spinks scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:2
01:01 Michael Spinks lands the lead cross. 4:2
01:12 Conn bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:4
01:27 Conn clamps Spinks's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Sr. breaks the hold. 4:4
01:31 Conn finally lets go of Spinks. 4:4
01:36 * Spinks's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Caiz Sr. to keep 'em up. 7:4
01:53 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 7:4
01:57 The fighters are back at ring center... 7:4
02:01 Spinks is off target with that jab. 7:4
02:04 Conn's jab is fast and accurate. 7:6
02:17 Spinks connects with a violent cross! 11:6
02:17 Conn looks stunned! 11:6
02:30 Spinks traps Conn in the corner! 11:6
02:35 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Conn. 11:6
02:37 Conn bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 11:8
02:46 Conn doesn't have to look for Spinks this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:8
02:49 Spinks lands a brutal cross to head of Conn. 14:8
03:00 Spinks tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:8
03:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 14:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Spinks and Billy Conn leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 Bill Delaney was really animated in Spinks's corner and Spinks was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Conn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:21 Conn ties up Spinks. 0:0
0:26 Spinks pushes Conn away. 0:0
0:30 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:38 Spinks throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:41 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Conn can land a solid one. 0:2
0:54 Conn just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Spinks with a sharp combination! 0:6
0:54 What a beautiful combination! Spinks might not survive this... 0:6
01:06 Conn doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:8
01:16 He unleashes a fusilade of punches to Spinks's head. 0:11
01:25 Spinks is trapped in his own corner... 0:11
01:30 Conn's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:11
01:34 Spinks moves into the left corner. 0:11
01:34 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Conn lands a short uppercut to the chin of Spinks. 0:13
01:43 Conn has Spinks pinned! 0:13
01:43 Billy Conn gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 0:15
01:53 Spinks pins Conn in the corner! 0:15
01:53 Spinks lands a big hook to the jaw of Conn. Conn was stopped cold by that shot. 3:15
02:09 Conn works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 3:15
02:22 Conn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Spinks to chase him. 3:15
02:36 Conn comes in low. Spinks puts a headlock on him. Caiz Sr. knocks Spinks's arm off Conn's head. 3:15
02:45 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 3:15
02:58 Spinks does a great job of moving as Billy Conn tries to work inside. 3:15
03:00 The bell stops the action as Spinks and Conn go back to their corners. 2:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Watch Spinks move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Conn off balance. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:15 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Delaney's instructions work. 0:0
0:22 Michael Spinks has his arms wrapped around Conn... Now they separate. 0:0
0:26 Caiz Sr. moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:36 Conn holds his arms up in disgust as Michael Spinks holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:40 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:53 Michael Spinks is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
01:05 Conn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
01:13 We hadn't expected such a tactical battle tonight, but both fighters are being very cautious in this fight. 0:0
01:16 Conn scores with several light punches to the head. 0:2
01:30 Some good body work by Spinks but not much on those punches. 2:2
01:45 Billy Conn moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
01:45 Spinks drops in a solid cross just above Conn's trunks. 5:2
01:59 Spinks is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Conn. 5:2
02:11 * Caiz Sr. steps in and admonishes Conn for leaning on Spinks's neck. 5:2
02:30 Conn swings...and misses. 5:2
02:32 Spinks scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 7:2
02:42 Spinks takes a cross to the head from Conn. 7:4
03:00 Conn works free! He backs to ring center, with Spinks following. 7:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 7:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 2:2
0:14 They show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:2
0:27 Spinks lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:2
0:41 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Spinks rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:2
0:45 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:50 Spinks dances gracefully across the canvas 4:2
0:55 The fighters are at ring center... 4:2
01:04 Conn slides into his own corner... 4:2
01:08 Spinks grabs Conn's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Sr. has to force Spinks to let go. 4:2
01:17 Conn works his way free! 4:2
01:27 Conn works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:2
01:41 Conn just comes up short with the jab. 4:2
01:55 Spinks is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Conn. 4:2
02:15 Spinks misses wildly with the hook. 4:2
02:18 Conn rips a hook to the body. 4:4
02:30 Spinks has Conn trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:4
02:35 Spinks lands a wicked hook! 8:4
02:35 Conn looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:4
02:52 Spinks wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Conn's defense. 8:4
02:54 Conn lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Michael Spinks 8:6
03:00 Spinks grabs Conn again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:6
03:00 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 8:6
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 ends. 10:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Spinks's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Spinks is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:08 Conn scores with a rapid fire combination. 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:22 Michael Spinks fires and misses. 0:2
0:24 Conn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:4
0:37 Conn has Spinks cornered! 0:4
0:37 Conn sneaks home the right cross. 0:6
0:51 Spinks telegraphed that shot and Billy Conn ducks under it easily. 0:6
0:53 Not much steam behind Conn's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:8
01:15 Spinks has freed himself from Conn. They move quickly to ring center. 0:8
01:20 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 0:8
01:20 Spinks lands a rapier like jab to the head of Conn 2:8
01:29 Michael Spinks traps Conn in the corner! 2:8
01:33 Spinks leaves the jab just short. 2:8
01:35 Conn doubles up to the body, though Spinks seems unfazed. 2:10
01:49 Spinks 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. 2:10
01:51 Conn gets off a quick combination to the body 2:12
02:00 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 2:12
02:00 Those were mostly arm punches from Spinks but several got through. 4:12
02:17 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:12
02:22 Conn is trapped in the corner... 4:12
02:26 Spinks fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:12
02:38 Spinks throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Conn but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:12
02:40 Conn connects with an uppercut to the head of Spinks. 4:14
02:54 Spinks fires a volley of punches but Conn was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:14
02:57 Conn gets the cross through Spinks's guard. 4:16
03:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 6:17
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Bill Delaney not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Conn. Now it's up to Michael Spinks to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Spinks backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:09 Conn lands consecutive blows to Spinks's midsection. 0:2
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:26 Spinks fires and misses. 0:2
0:42 Billy Conn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:2
0:42 Spinks tastes Conn's jab 0:4
0:51 A straight cross from Spinks gets through Conn's guard. 2:4
01:08 Conn is clinching... 2:4
01:12 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 2:4
01:20 Spinks retreats into the left corner. 2:4
01:24 Conn ties up Spinks. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:4
01:36 Caiz Sr. has to break the clinch. 2:4
01:41 Conn slides into the corner... 2:4
01:45 Michael Spinks fires a left hand that Conn takes high on the shoulder. 2:4
01:48 Conn gets in a short cross to the body. 2:6
02:01 Conn seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:6
02:12 Spinks tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:6
02:19 Caiz Sr. is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 2:6
02:30 Conn pins Spinks's arms. Now they move apart. 2:6
02:35 Spinks tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 2:6
02:39 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 2:6
02:42 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:6
02:54 Conn is either lucky or has radar. Spinks's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:6
02:56 Conn lets a quick hook go, catching Spinks moving in. 2:8
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 3:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:19 The quickness and footwork of Billy Conn is definitely keeping Spinks off balance. 0:0
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:34 Conn whiffs with the cross. 0:0
0:49 Spinks is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:59 Caiz Sr. yells at the fighters to separate but Spinks and Billy Conn are a tangle of arms. 0:0
01:08 Spinks uses his shoulder to force Conn out of the clinch. 0:0
01:17 Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Conn flush! 4:0
01:17 Conn looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
01:26 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:0
01:30 Conn takes a hard combination from Spinks 8:0
01:30 That was a beautiful shot, Conn's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 8:0
01:48 Spinks just misses with a huge shot as Conn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:0
01:50 Conn works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 8:2
02:00 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 8:2
02:00 Conn lands a jab to the midsection 8:4
02:13 Spinks looks to work the body, but Conn covers up nicely. 8:4
02:16 Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:6
02:29 Conn usues his legs to avoid Spinks's punches. 8:6
02:37 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 8:6
02:37 Conn flicks a lead right to the head of Spinks. 8:8
02:50 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Billy Conn back on his heels! 13:8
02:50 That punch may have stunned Conn momentarily. 13:8
03:00 Conn is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 13:8
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 14:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Spinks is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Michael Spinks received a pep talk from Bill Delaney before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Spinks has Conn blocked in! 0:0
0:14 Spinks misses with that punch. 0:0
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:20 Conn pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:29 Conn looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:2
0:32 Conn bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:4
0:46 That punch actually went behind Billy Conn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 0:4
0:53 Billy Conn scores with consecutive blows to the body of Spinks. 0:6
01:07 Conn moves to the center of the Ring taunting Spinks with his hands by his sides. 0:6
01:12 Conn scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:8
01:26 Conn fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:10
01:37 Conn lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:12
01:50 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 0:12
01:55 Spinks lands a hard hook! 5:12
01:55 Billy Conn is reeling.. 5:12
02:12 Spinks misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:12
02:19 Conn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:12
02:30 Spinks wings a big left hand at Conn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:12
02:38 Spinks is keeping away from the ropes. 5:12
02:43 Spinks tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Conn. 5:12
02:45 Billy Conn scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Spinks's jaw. 5:14
02:57 Conn slides into the corner... 5:14
03:00 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 5:14
03:00 Conn seems to have done enough to win this fight. 5:14
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 5:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Conn got some great advice from Floyd Mayweather Sr. between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:13 Spinks is holding... 0:0
0:22 Caiz Sr. is shouting at Spinks to break! 0:0
0:22 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:40 Conn picks off the uppercut by Michael Spinks. 0:0
0:42 Conn rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:59 Caiz Sr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Spinks locks up Conn's arms. 0:2
01:04 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 0:2
01:09 Michael Spinks lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Conn from the outside. 3:2
01:19 Michael Spinks lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 5:2
01:31 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:2
01:39 Spinks misses with that cross. 5:2
01:48 Spinks is staying at the center of the ring. 5:2
01:53 Spinks can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:2
02:00 Billy Conn backs into his own corner... 5:2
02:04 Spinks lands a crushing uppercut! 9:2
02:04 Spinks has Conn in trouble after that punch! 9:2
02:25 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:2
02:37 Spinks wraps up Conn... Neither fighter will break... 9:2
02:46 Caiz Sr. separates them. 9:2
02:55 Spinks cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Billy Conn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:2
02:57 Conn fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:4
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 9:4
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Joe Humphries is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Levi Martinez, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Kenny Chevalier, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Frank Brunette, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Billy Conn
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Levi Martinez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 95
Billy Conn 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Kenny Chevalier Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 95
Billy Conn 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 95
Frank Brunette Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 94
Billy Conn 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 27 30 27 30 29 27 29 28 27 30 284
Billy Conn 30 27 30 27 28 30 28 29 30 27 286
Statistics
Categories Michael Spinks Billy Conn
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.90 7.30
Hooks / Round 2.70 4.30
Crosses / Round 4.60 6.40
Combinations / Round 2.20 5.40
Uppercuts / Round 2.60 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 15.00 27.40
Punches Missed / Round 88.10 21.50
Punching Accuracy 14.5% 56.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
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 2 / 2 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Michael Spinks vs Billy Conn
Fight info: Honolulu Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, HI, United States, 2013-07-13, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Raul Caiz Sr., the bout will be scored by three judges: Levi Martinez (United States), Kenny Chevalier (United States) and Frank Brunette (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 7-1-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Alton Merkerson - Cut Man: Bill Delaney
In the blue corner: Billy Conn - Record: 2-3-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Nick Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Spinks picks off the jab thrown by Conn. 0:0
0:23 Conn eats a short cross from Spinks amd backs away. 2:0
0:33 Conn throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
0:44 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:2
0:51 Michael Spinks put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 2:2
0:54 Conn's finds a home on Spinks's jaw. 2:4
0:54 Spinks reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 2:4
01:10 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Spinks had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 5:6
01:20 As high as Spinks is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Conn takes advantage of it. 5:6
01:38 Spinks frees himself from Conn's clutches! They move to ring center now. 5:6
01:42 Conn has Michael Spinks blocked in! 5:6
01:42 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Conn who scores with a short hook to the chest. 5:8
01:55 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:8
02:04 Conn takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:8
02:14 Conn is literally dancing circles around Spinks this round. 5:8
02:22 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:8
02:31 Spinks is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:8
02:33 Spinks ducks into an uppercut from Conn. 5:10
02:47 Conn is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 5:10
02:55 Spinks's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 5:10
03:00 Conn has Spinks trapped! 5:10
03:00 Conn is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 5:10
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Conn lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Spinks on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:22 Spinks pins Conn in the corner! 0:2
0:27 Michael Spinks will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:2
0:31 Spinks pushes Billy Conn away. 0:2
0:49 Conn fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
0:51 Spinks scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:2
01:01 Michael Spinks lands the lead cross. 4:2
01:12 Conn bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:4
01:27 Conn clamps Spinks's arms to his side and holds on until Caiz Sr. breaks the hold. 4:4
01:31 Conn finally lets go of Spinks. 4:4
01:36 * Spinks's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Caiz Sr. to keep 'em up. 7:4
01:53 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 7:4
01:57 The fighters are back at ring center... 7:4
02:01 Spinks is off target with that jab. 7:4
02:04 Conn's jab is fast and accurate. 7:6
02:17 Spinks connects with a violent cross! 11:6
02:17 Conn looks stunned! 11:6
02:30 Spinks traps Conn in the corner! 11:6
02:35 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Conn. 11:6
02:37 Conn bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 11:8
02:46 Conn doesn't have to look for Spinks this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:8
02:49 Spinks lands a brutal cross to head of Conn. 14:8
03:00 Spinks tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 14:8
03:00 Caiz Sr. motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 14:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Spinks and Billy Conn leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 Bill Delaney was really animated in Spinks's corner and Spinks was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Conn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:21 Conn ties up Spinks. 0:0
0:26 Spinks pushes Conn away. 0:0
0:30 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:38 Spinks throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:41 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Conn can land a solid one. 0:2
0:54 Conn just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Spinks with a sharp combination! 0:6
0:54 What a beautiful combination! Spinks might not survive this... 0:6
01:06 Conn doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:8
01:16 He unleashes a fusilade of punches to Spinks's head. 0:11
01:25 Spinks is trapped in his own corner... 0:11
01:30 Conn's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:11
01:34 Spinks moves into the left corner. 0:11
01:34 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Conn lands a short uppercut to the chin of Spinks. 0:13
01:43 Conn has Spinks pinned! 0:13
01:43 Billy Conn gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 0:15
01:53 Spinks pins Conn in the corner! 0:15
01:53 Spinks lands a big hook to the jaw of Conn. Conn was stopped cold by that shot. 3:15
02:09 Conn works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 3:15
02:22 Conn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Spinks to chase him. 3:15
02:36 Conn comes in low. Spinks puts a headlock on him. Caiz Sr. knocks Spinks's arm off Conn's head. 3:15
02:45 Caiz Sr. steps in and breaks it up. 3:15
02:58 Spinks does a great job of moving as Billy Conn tries to work inside. 3:15
03:00 The bell stops the action as Spinks and Conn go back to their corners. 2:17
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Watch Spinks move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Conn off balance. 0:0
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:15 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Delaney's instructions work. 0:0
0:22 Michael Spinks has his arms wrapped around Conn... Now they separate. 0:0
0:26 Caiz Sr. moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:36 Conn holds his arms up in disgust as Michael Spinks holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:40 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:53 Michael Spinks is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
01:05 Conn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
01:13 We hadn't expected such a tactical battle tonight, but both fighters are being very cautious in this fight. 0:0
01:16 Conn scores with several light punches to the head. 0:2
01:30 Some good body work by Spinks but not much on those punches. 2:2
01:45 Billy Conn moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
01:45 Spinks drops in a solid cross just above Conn's trunks. 5:2
01:59 Spinks is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Conn. 5:2
02:11 * Caiz Sr. steps in and admonishes Conn for leaning on Spinks's neck. 5:2
02:30 Conn swings...and misses. 5:2
02:32 Spinks scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 7:2
02:42 Spinks takes a cross to the head from Conn. 7:4
03:00 Conn works free! He backs to ring center, with Spinks following. 7:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 7:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 2:2
0:14 They show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:2
0:27 Spinks lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:2
0:41 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Spinks rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:2
0:45 Conn backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:50 Spinks dances gracefully across the canvas 4:2
0:55 The fighters are at ring center... 4:2
01:04 Conn slides into his own corner... 4:2
01:08 Spinks grabs Conn's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Caiz Sr. has to force Spinks to let go. 4:2
01:17 Conn works his way free! 4:2
01:27 Conn works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:2
01:41 Conn just comes up short with the jab. 4:2
01:55 Spinks is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Conn. 4:2
02:15 Spinks misses wildly with the hook. 4:2
02:18 Conn rips a hook to the body. 4:4
02:30 Spinks has Conn trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:4
02:35 Spinks lands a wicked hook! 8:4
02:35 Conn looks like he was hurt by that punch! 8:4
02:52 Spinks wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Conn's defense. 8:4
02:54 Conn lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Michael Spinks 8:6
03:00 Spinks grabs Conn again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:6
03:00 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 8:6
03:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 ends. 10:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Spinks's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Spinks is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:08 Conn scores with a rapid fire combination. 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:22 Michael Spinks fires and misses. 0:2
0:24 Conn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:4
0:37 Conn has Spinks cornered! 0:4
0:37 Conn sneaks home the right cross. 0:6
0:51 Spinks telegraphed that shot and Billy Conn ducks under it easily. 0:6
0:53 Not much steam behind Conn's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:8
01:15 Spinks has freed himself from Conn. They move quickly to ring center. 0:8
01:20 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 0:8
01:20 Spinks lands a rapier like jab to the head of Conn 2:8
01:29 Michael Spinks traps Conn in the corner! 2:8
01:33 Spinks leaves the jab just short. 2:8
01:35 Conn doubles up to the body, though Spinks seems unfazed. 2:10
01:49 Spinks 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. 2:10
01:51 Conn gets off a quick combination to the body 2:12
02:00 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 2:12
02:00 Those were mostly arm punches from Spinks but several got through. 4:12
02:17 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:12
02:22 Conn is trapped in the corner... 4:12
02:26 Spinks fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:12
02:38 Spinks throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Conn but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:12
02:40 Conn connects with an uppercut to the head of Spinks. 4:14
02:54 Spinks fires a volley of punches but Conn was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:14
02:57 Conn gets the cross through Spinks's guard. 4:16
03:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 6:17
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Bill Delaney not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Conn. Now it's up to Michael Spinks to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Spinks backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:09 Conn lands consecutive blows to Spinks's midsection. 0:2
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:26 Spinks fires and misses. 0:2
0:42 Billy Conn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:2
0:42 Spinks tastes Conn's jab 0:4
0:51 A straight cross from Spinks gets through Conn's guard. 2:4
01:08 Conn is clinching... 2:4
01:12 Caiz Sr. has to separate the two... 2:4
01:20 Spinks retreats into the left corner. 2:4
01:24 Conn ties up Spinks. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:4
01:36 Caiz Sr. has to break the clinch. 2:4
01:41 Conn slides into the corner... 2:4
01:45 Michael Spinks fires a left hand that Conn takes high on the shoulder. 2:4
01:48 Conn gets in a short cross to the body. 2:6
02:01 Conn seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:6
02:12 Spinks tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:6
02:19 Caiz Sr. is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 2:6
02:30 Conn pins Spinks's arms. Now they move apart. 2:6
02:35 Spinks tries to get free... Here comes Caiz Sr. to break them up... 2:6
02:39 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 2:6
02:42 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:6
02:54 Conn is either lucky or has radar. Spinks's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:6
02:56 Conn lets a quick hook go, catching Spinks moving in. 2:8
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 3:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:19 The quickness and footwork of Billy Conn is definitely keeping Spinks off balance. 0:0
0:19 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:34 Conn whiffs with the cross. 0:0
0:49 Spinks is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:59 Caiz Sr. yells at the fighters to separate but Spinks and Billy Conn are a tangle of arms. 0:0
01:08 Spinks uses his shoulder to force Conn out of the clinch. 0:0
01:17 Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Conn flush! 4:0
01:17 Conn looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:0
01:26 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:0
01:30 Conn takes a hard combination from Spinks 8:0
01:30 That was a beautiful shot, Conn's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 8:0
01:48 Spinks just misses with a huge shot as Conn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:0
01:50 Conn works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 8:2
02:00 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 8:2
02:00 Conn lands a jab to the midsection 8:4
02:13 Spinks looks to work the body, but Conn covers up nicely. 8:4
02:16 Conn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:6
02:29 Conn usues his legs to avoid Spinks's punches. 8:6
02:37 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 8:6
02:37 Conn flicks a lead right to the head of Spinks. 8:8
02:50 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Billy Conn back on his heels! 13:8
02:50 That punch may have stunned Conn momentarily. 13:8
03:00 Conn is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 13:8
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 14:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Spinks is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Michael Spinks received a pep talk from Bill Delaney before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Spinks has Conn blocked in! 0:0
0:14 Spinks misses with that punch. 0:0
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:20 Conn pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:29 Conn looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:2
0:32 Conn bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:4
0:46 That punch actually went behind Billy Conn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 0:4
0:53 Billy Conn scores with consecutive blows to the body of Spinks. 0:6
01:07 Conn moves to the center of the Ring taunting Spinks with his hands by his sides. 0:6
01:12 Conn scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:8
01:26 Conn fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:10
01:37 Conn lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:12
01:50 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 0:12
01:55 Spinks lands a hard hook! 5:12
01:55 Billy Conn is reeling.. 5:12
02:12 Spinks misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:12
02:19 Conn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:12
02:30 Spinks wings a big left hand at Conn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:12
02:38 Spinks is keeping away from the ropes. 5:12
02:43 Spinks tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Conn. 5:12
02:45 Billy Conn scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Spinks's jaw. 5:14
02:57 Conn slides into the corner... 5:14
03:00 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 5:14
03:00 Conn seems to have done enough to win this fight. 5:14
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 5:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Conn got some great advice from Floyd Mayweather Sr. between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:13 Spinks is holding... 0:0
0:22 Caiz Sr. is shouting at Spinks to break! 0:0
0:22 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:40 Conn picks off the uppercut by Michael Spinks. 0:0
0:42 Conn rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:59 Caiz Sr. has to pull the fighters away from each other as Spinks locks up Conn's arms. 0:2
01:04 Caiz Sr. has to break them apart. 0:2
01:09 Michael Spinks lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Conn from the outside. 3:2
01:19 Michael Spinks lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 5:2
01:31 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:2
01:39 Spinks misses with that cross. 5:2
01:48 Spinks is staying at the center of the ring. 5:2
01:53 Spinks can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:2
02:00 Billy Conn backs into his own corner... 5:2
02:04 Spinks lands a crushing uppercut! 9:2
02:04 Spinks has Conn in trouble after that punch! 9:2
02:25 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:2
02:37 Spinks wraps up Conn... Neither fighter will break... 9:2
02:46 Caiz Sr. separates them. 9:2
02:55 Spinks cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Billy Conn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:2
02:57 Conn fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:4
03:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 9:4
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Joe Humphries is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Levi Martinez, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Kenny Chevalier, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Frank Brunette, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Billy Conn
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Levi Martinez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 95
Billy Conn 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Kenny Chevalier Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 95
Billy Conn 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 95
Frank Brunette Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 94
Billy Conn 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Spinks 27 30 27 30 29 27 29 28 27 30 284
Billy Conn 30 27 30 27 28 30 28 29 30 27 286
Statistics
Categories Michael Spinks Billy Conn
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.90 7.30
Hooks / Round 2.70 4.30
Crosses / Round 4.60 6.40
Combinations / Round 2.20 5.40
Uppercuts / Round 2.60 4.00
Punches Landed / Round 15.00 27.40
Punches Missed / Round 88.10 21.50
Punching Accuracy 14.5% 56.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
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 2 / 2 2 / 1
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