Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout George Foreman Marvis Frazier 3-1 1 TKO 10 12
Preliminary 1 George Foreman Young Firpo 2-1 1 TKO 5 12
Preliminary 2 George Foreman Bob Foster 1-1 1 TKO 7 12
Support Bout George Foreman Dariusz Michalczewski 1-1 1 TKO 6 12
Co-Feature Ezzard Charles Bernard Hopkins 1-1 1 UD 15 15
Main Event Tommy Gibbons Michael Spinks 1-1 0 D(m) 15 15
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
LHW week 21 Foreman 4 and All Major Belts.
Re: LHW week 21 Foreman 4 and All Major Belts.
Opening Bout
George Foreman vs Marvis Frazier
Fight info: Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Gary Ritter, the bout will be scored by three judges: Doug Tucker (United States), Eugene Grant (United States) and Dave Greer (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: George Foreman - Record: 11-1-1 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Marvis Frazier - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Amilcar Brusa - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Foreman and Frazier their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:18 Foreman just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:33 Frazier picks off the uppercut by Foreman. 0:0
0:48 Frazier fires a lead right that Foreman manages to avoid. 0:0
0:55 Foreman lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:55 Frazier seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
01:11 Foreman misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
01:13 Frazier rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:2
01:29 Foreman leaves the jab just short. 4:2
01:44 Frazier lands a crushing hook! 4:6
01:44 That shot landed square and Foreman felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:6
02:04 Frazier tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:6
02:15 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:6
02:23 It's a sweet uppercut by Foreman! He snapped Frazier's head straight back with that punch! 8:6
02:23 Foreman sent Frazier reeling with that punch! 8:6
02:42 Foreman is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:6
02:50 Frazier misses with that punch. 8:6
03:00 George Foreman misses wildly with the hook. 8:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 8:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Foreman lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:14 Marvis Frazier was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:26 Frazier moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Foreman. 7:0
0:43 Frazier unleashes a flurry and Foreman fires back, a close exchange with Frazier coming out on top. 9:3
01:00 Foreman lands a vicious uppercut! 13:3
01:00 Frazier is staggered... 13:3
01:17 There's a straight right by Foreman! 17:3
01:17 Frazier takes a step back, obviously hurt! 17:3
01:34 Foreman misses with that hook. 17:3
01:46 Foreman grabs Marvis Frazier's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ritter has to force Foreman to let go. 17:3
01:51 Ritter separates the two fighters. 17:3
02:00 Frazier moves to the center of the Ring taunting Foreman with his hands by his sides. 17:3
02:05 Foreman doesn't have to look for Frazier this round. He is right there in front of him. 17:3
02:12 Foreman misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 17:3
02:15 Frazier lets a quick hook go, catching Foreman moving in. 17:5
02:31 Foreman shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Frazier flush! 21:5
02:31 Frazier was shaken by that blow! 21:5
02:40 Frazier lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Foreman on the end of that punch. 21:7
02:53 George Foreman has Frazier trapped in the left neutral corner... 21:7
02:57 Foreman pins Marvis Frazier's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 21:7
03:00 Ritter moves them apart. 21:7
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 20:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Ted Bentham was really animated in Foreman's corner and Foreman was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:15 That hook by George Foreman jarred Frazier! 4:0
0:15 Marvis Frazier is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:0
0:33 Frazier holds his arms up in disgust as Foreman holds him around his waist. 4:0
0:37 The Referee breaks it up... 4:0
0:49 Frazier traps Foreman's gloves under his arms, forcing Ritter to break them up. 4:0
0:53 Ritter moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
0:59 George Foreman connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:0
01:08 Foreman pins Frazier in the corner! 7:0
01:13 Frazier takes a hard combination from Foreman 11:0
01:13 Frazier appears to be stunned! 11:0
01:22 A flurry of blows from Frazier lands to the body 11:2
01:40 George Foreman scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 15:2
01:40 Frazier was shaken by those blows! 15:2
01:53 Frazier traps Foreman in the corner! 15:2
01:53 Frazier doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 15:5
02:06 Foreman is trapped in Frazier's corner... 15:5
02:11 Foreman is trying to free his gloves from under Frazier's gloves. 15:5
02:15 Now they break clean. 15:5
02:26 Frazier backs away and hitches up his trunks. 15:5
02:30 Frazier's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 15:5
02:33 Upstairs and downstairs! Marvis Frazier lands two quick blows and then moves away from Foreman's counters. 15:7
02:42 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 15:7
02:42 Frazier throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 15:9
02:52 Frazier has Foreman trapped! 15:9
02:56 Frazier cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Foreman had his elbows tucked in nicely. 15:9
02:58 Foreman pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 17:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foreman and Frazier square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Foreman got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Bentham's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Foreman tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:16 Frazier scores with the jab. 0:2
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:25 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:32 Foreman drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:2
0:32 Frazier is trying to regroup after those punches... 5:2
0:51 Foreman continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 5:2
0:59 Frazier is blocked in his own corner... 5:2
0:59 A crisp jab from Foreman connects to the jaw of Frazier 8:2
01:09 Marvis Frazier throws the hook and connects. 8:4
01:21 The fighters are at ring center... 8:4
01:21 Frazier forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Foreman. 8:6
01:37 Foreman dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Frazier back on his heels! 12:6
01:37 Frazier looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 12:6
01:48 Frazier backs into a neutral corner. 12:6
01:53 Foreman just comes up short with the hook. 12:6
01:55 Frazier hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Foreman. 12:8
02:12 Foreman has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Frazier. 12:8
02:16 Foreman finally lets go of Frazier. 12:8
02:26 Foreman shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Marvis Frazier. 12:8
02:38 That hook from Foreman snapped Frazier's head back violently! 16:8
02:38 Frazier is reeling after that shot! 16:8
02:54 Foreman lands a strong cross! 21:8
02:54 Frazier is hurt! 21:8
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 4. 23:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:15 Foreman is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:21 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foreman has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:26 Frazier grabs and holds Foreman... 0:0
0:31 Ritter is shouting at Frazier to break! 0:0
0:41 Foreman wraps his arms around Frazier. 0:0
0:50 Referee Ritter has to separate the two... 0:0
0:55 Foreman steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:0
01:08 Frazier does a great job of moving as Foreman tries to work inside. 0:0
01:10 Frazier gets inside and fires a hook to Foreman's body. 0:2
01:24 Oh!!! Foreman unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:2
01:24 That blast sent Frazier reeling into the ropes! 4:2
01:38 Foreman is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 4:2
01:47 Foreman connects with a violent uppercut! 8:2
01:47 How is Frazier standing after that? 8:2
02:01 Frazier is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Foreman's defense. 8:2
02:18 Foreman charges in but Marvis Frazier avoids the rush. 8:2
02:23 Foreman seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
02:26 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 8:2
02:30 Not a lot on that hook to Foreman's side, but it scored. 8:4
02:39 Frazier slides into the corner... 8:4
02:43 Foreman fires and misses. 8:4
02:55 Foreman really buried that punch into Frazier's ribs. 13:4
02:55 That series of punches rocked Frazier and he looks to be in trouble. 13:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 15:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ritter motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Foreman lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:11 Frazier suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:21 Frazier is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:29 Frazier doesn't connect with the uppercut. 4:0
0:36 George Foreman drops the right hand flush on Frazier's chin! 8:0
0:36 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Frazier is trying to hang on... 8:0
0:53 Frazier's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 8:0
0:56 Frazier has Foreman pinned! 8:0
0:56 Frazier lands a stinging jab. 8:2
01:12 Frazier fires a punch over the jab of Foreman and gets it in for points. 8:4
01:31 Foreman is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:4
01:43 Foreman scores with a winging right! Frazier's head snapped back violently with that punch! 12:4
01:43 Foreman has Frazier in trouble after that punch! 12:4
02:00 George Foreman looks to work the body, but Frazier covers up nicely. 12:4
02:25 Frazier is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Foreman can't throw punches, I guess. 12:4
02:34 Referee Ritter separates the two... 12:4
02:45 Foreman lands a wicked uppercut! 17:4
02:45 That punch may have stunned Frazier momentarily. 17:4
02:58 Foreman tries to drop the right hand over the top but Frazier ducks under it. 17:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 18:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Foreman's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:17 Marvis Frazier slips out of a corner, as Foreman attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:17 Frazier's tank is just about on empty. 0:0
0:22 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:26 Frazier winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Foreman. 3:0
0:35 Frazier is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:0
0:51 Foreman is holding... 3:0
0:56 Referee Ritter steps in to break it up. 3:0
01:01 George Foreman and Frazier lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 3:0
01:04 Frazier moves into a neutral corner. 3:0
01:09 Foreman wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Frazier's defense. 3:0
01:16 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:0
01:20 Frazier retreats into his own corner... 3:0
01:24 Foreman lands a hard cross! 7:0
01:24 Frazier was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:0
01:42 Foreman fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:0
01:44 Frazier scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 7:2
01:58 Foreman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:2
02:24 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:2
02:28 Foreman telegraphed that shot and Frazier ducks under it easily. 7:2
02:31 Frazier snakes the jab through Foreman's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:4
02:43 Foreman shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 9:4
02:58 Frazier retreats into a neutral corner. 9:4
03:00 Foreman lands a devastating cross! 13:4
03:00 Frazier is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 13:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 7. 12:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:12 Foreman drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:12 Those punches hurt Frazier and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:26 Foreman forces his way inside. 4:0
0:37 That punch actually went behind Frazier's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Foreman. 4:0
0:44 There's a hard shot off the top of Foreman's head! 4:5
0:44 Foreman was stunned by that blow! 4:5
0:54 The action is at ring center. 4:5
0:59 The quickness and footwork of Frazier is definitely keeping Foreman off balance. 4:5
01:07 Frazier moves into the far left corner. 4:5
01:12 Foreman catches Frazier coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:5
01:12 Frazier looks like he was hurt by that punch! 9:5
01:28 George Foreman takes a hard combination from Frazier 9:9
01:28 Foreman is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:9
01:37 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 9:9
01:42 Foreman lands a solid hook! 13:9
01:42 Marvis Frazier is gasping for air!! 13:9
01:55 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 13:9
01:58 Frazier backs into his own corner... 13:9
02:02 Foreman moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Frazier. 13:9
02:08 Both fighters move to ring center. 13:9
02:12 Foreman knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 13:9
02:21 Foreman scores with a tremendous left! 17:9
02:21 Frazier appears shaken by that punch! 17:9
02:26 Frazier now has some bruising under his right eye. 17:9
02:39 Foreman seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 17:9
02:47 Foreman just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 17:14
02:47 Foreman was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 17:14
02:51 George Foreman is fading... 17:14
03:00 Frazier has Foreman cornered! 17:14
03:00 It looks like Foreman has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:14
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 19:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Foreman and Frazier leave their corners. 0:0
0:10 Foreman brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:15 Foreman traps Marvis Frazier's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ritter breaks it up. 0:0
0:19 George Foreman uses his shoulder to force Frazier out of the clinch. 0:0
0:28 Frazier backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:37 * A cross to the jaw has Frazier hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:0
0:40 Ritter brings his arm down over Frazier as he begins the count... 8:0
0:40 1... 8:0
0:41 2... 8:0
0:42 3... 8:0
0:43 4... 8:0
0:44 5... 8:0
0:45 6... 8:0
0:46 7... 8:0
0:46 * Frazier's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 8:0
0:46 Ritter wipes off Frazier's gloves and waves the fighters together. 8:0
0:46 Foreman picks up the pace sensing he can get Frazier out of there! 8:0
0:54 Frazier is forced into his own corner... 8:0
01:03 Foreman is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Frazier a decent target to shoot for. 8:0
01:07 Frazier retreats into the near corner. 8:0
01:16 George Foreman misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:0
01:23 Foreman has Frazier blocked in! 8:0
01:27 Foreman charges Frazier trying to get inside 8:0
01:31 Foreman pins Frazier in the corner! 8:0
01:31 There's a combination of punches from Foreman that score big. 11:0
01:31 Foreman hurt Marvis Frazier with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 11:0
01:40 Frazier slides into a neutral corner... 11:0
01:45 Foreman fires a volley of punches but Frazier was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:0
01:55 Frazier backs into a neutral corner. 11:0
01:55 George Foreman turns on the hook and drives it home under Frazier's elbows. 14:0
01:55 Foreman is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Marvis Frazier in trouble! 14:0
02:08 George Foreman can't score with short uppercut inside. Frazier got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:0
02:28 * Marvis Frazier takes a sizzling combination flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 14:0
02:30 Ritter crouches over Frazier and begins to count.. 20:0
02:30 1... 20:0
02:31 2... 20:0
02:31 * Marvis Frazier gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 20:0
02:31 Frazier looks to have steadied himself and Ritter will allow the fight to continue... 20:0
02:31 Frazier is in trouble. Foreman needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 20:0
02:40 Frazier moves into a neutral corner. 20:0
02:44 Foreman lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Frazier. 20:0
03:00 * Frazier walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 20:0
03:00 Ritter points Foreman to a neutral corner and begins the count over Frazier... 28:0
03:00 1... 28:0
03:00 * Frazier looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 28:0
03:00 Ritter asks Frazier if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 28:0
03:00 * That punch has opened a cut on Frazier. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 29:0
03:00 The cut is outside his right eye. Fortunately, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Frazier. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 29:0
03:00 Foreman appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 29:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 31:0
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Ted Bentham was extremely upbeat during the break with Foreman providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Frazier's corner gave his cut outside the right eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:13 Foreman wraps up Frazier... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:17 Ritter separates the two... 0:0
0:17 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:0
0:30 Foreman just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Frazier with a sharp combination! 5:0
0:30 Frazier is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 5:0
0:44 Foreman fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:0
0:58 George Foreman cranks up the hook and connects to Frazier's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:0
0:58 Frazier is out on his feet after that violent combination! 10:0
0:58 And now Frazier is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 10:0
0:58 The claret is flowing again from the cut outside Marvis Frazier's right eyebrow. 10:0
01:03 The swelling around Frazier's right eye is worsening. 10:0
01:12 Look out! That was a straight right by Foreman! 14:0
01:12 That punch has Frazier staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 14:0
01:12 Foreman momentarily stuns Frazier with that last shot and it looks like Foreman is going to receive some added benefit from the punch because the blood is flowing much more freely from Frazier's cut. 14:0
01:12 The claret is flowing stronger from the cut outside Frazier's right eyebrow. The wound is continuing to grow worse as additional punishment accumulates. 14:0
01:12 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Frazier's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Ritter is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Frazier's facial wound. 14:0
01:12 * Well, after talking a long look at Frazier's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 10. 14:0
01:26 There's a hard shot off the top of Frazier's head! 19:0
01:26 Frazier staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 19:0
01:31 Frazier's legs clearly buckled after taking that last shot. This fight is very close to being stopped. 19:0
01:31 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Frazier change his style. 19:0
01:31 There appears to be increased swelling under Frazier's right eye. 19:0
01:40 Foreman landed a sharp combination that rocked Frazier back on his heels! 23:0
01:40 Frazier was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 23:0
01:44 * Frazier has nothing left.Ritter grabs Frazier to save him from further punishment. Foreman is the winner by TKO!!! 23:0
Fight Result
Here's Michael Pass with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:45 mark in Round 10 is...
George Foreman!
Score Cards
Doug Tucker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 90
Marvis Frazier 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 6 78
Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 90
Marvis Frazier 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 6 78
Dave Greer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 90
Marvis Frazier 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 6 78
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 270
Marvis Frazier 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 18 234
Statistics
Categories George Foreman Marvis Frazier
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 5.00 2.90
Hooks / Round 4.40 2.90
Crosses / Round 7.30 2.80
Combinations / Round 4.60 2.90
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 2.20
Punches Landed / Round 26.30 13.70
Punches Missed / Round 46.50 9.40
Punching Accuracy 36.1% 59.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
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 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 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
George Foreman vs Marvis Frazier
Fight info: Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Gary Ritter, the bout will be scored by three judges: Doug Tucker (United States), Eugene Grant (United States) and Dave Greer (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: George Foreman - Record: 11-1-1 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Marvis Frazier - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Amilcar Brusa - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Foreman and Frazier their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:18 Foreman just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:33 Frazier picks off the uppercut by Foreman. 0:0
0:48 Frazier fires a lead right that Foreman manages to avoid. 0:0
0:55 Foreman lands a solid cross! 4:0
0:55 Frazier seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
01:11 Foreman misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:0
01:13 Frazier rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:2
01:29 Foreman leaves the jab just short. 4:2
01:44 Frazier lands a crushing hook! 4:6
01:44 That shot landed square and Foreman felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:6
02:04 Frazier tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:6
02:15 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:6
02:23 It's a sweet uppercut by Foreman! He snapped Frazier's head straight back with that punch! 8:6
02:23 Foreman sent Frazier reeling with that punch! 8:6
02:42 Foreman is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:6
02:50 Frazier misses with that punch. 8:6
03:00 George Foreman misses wildly with the hook. 8:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 8:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Foreman lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:14 Marvis Frazier was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:26 Frazier moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Foreman. 7:0
0:43 Frazier unleashes a flurry and Foreman fires back, a close exchange with Frazier coming out on top. 9:3
01:00 Foreman lands a vicious uppercut! 13:3
01:00 Frazier is staggered... 13:3
01:17 There's a straight right by Foreman! 17:3
01:17 Frazier takes a step back, obviously hurt! 17:3
01:34 Foreman misses with that hook. 17:3
01:46 Foreman grabs Marvis Frazier's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Ritter has to force Foreman to let go. 17:3
01:51 Ritter separates the two fighters. 17:3
02:00 Frazier moves to the center of the Ring taunting Foreman with his hands by his sides. 17:3
02:05 Foreman doesn't have to look for Frazier this round. He is right there in front of him. 17:3
02:12 Foreman misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 17:3
02:15 Frazier lets a quick hook go, catching Foreman moving in. 17:5
02:31 Foreman shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Frazier flush! 21:5
02:31 Frazier was shaken by that blow! 21:5
02:40 Frazier lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Foreman on the end of that punch. 21:7
02:53 George Foreman has Frazier trapped in the left neutral corner... 21:7
02:57 Foreman pins Marvis Frazier's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 21:7
03:00 Ritter moves them apart. 21:7
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 20:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Ted Bentham was really animated in Foreman's corner and Foreman was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:15 That hook by George Foreman jarred Frazier! 4:0
0:15 Marvis Frazier is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:0
0:33 Frazier holds his arms up in disgust as Foreman holds him around his waist. 4:0
0:37 The Referee breaks it up... 4:0
0:49 Frazier traps Foreman's gloves under his arms, forcing Ritter to break them up. 4:0
0:53 Ritter moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
0:59 George Foreman connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:0
01:08 Foreman pins Frazier in the corner! 7:0
01:13 Frazier takes a hard combination from Foreman 11:0
01:13 Frazier appears to be stunned! 11:0
01:22 A flurry of blows from Frazier lands to the body 11:2
01:40 George Foreman scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 15:2
01:40 Frazier was shaken by those blows! 15:2
01:53 Frazier traps Foreman in the corner! 15:2
01:53 Frazier doubles up on the jab and each one scored cleanly. 15:5
02:06 Foreman is trapped in Frazier's corner... 15:5
02:11 Foreman is trying to free his gloves from under Frazier's gloves. 15:5
02:15 Now they break clean. 15:5
02:26 Frazier backs away and hitches up his trunks. 15:5
02:30 Frazier's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 15:5
02:33 Upstairs and downstairs! Marvis Frazier lands two quick blows and then moves away from Foreman's counters. 15:7
02:42 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 15:7
02:42 Frazier throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 15:9
02:52 Frazier has Foreman trapped! 15:9
02:56 Frazier cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Foreman had his elbows tucked in nicely. 15:9
02:58 Foreman pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 17:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foreman and Frazier square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Foreman got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Bentham's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Foreman tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:16 Frazier scores with the jab. 0:2
0:20 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:25 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:2
0:32 Foreman drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:2
0:32 Frazier is trying to regroup after those punches... 5:2
0:51 Foreman continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 5:2
0:59 Frazier is blocked in his own corner... 5:2
0:59 A crisp jab from Foreman connects to the jaw of Frazier 8:2
01:09 Marvis Frazier throws the hook and connects. 8:4
01:21 The fighters are at ring center... 8:4
01:21 Frazier forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Foreman. 8:6
01:37 Foreman dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Frazier back on his heels! 12:6
01:37 Frazier looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 12:6
01:48 Frazier backs into a neutral corner. 12:6
01:53 Foreman just comes up short with the hook. 12:6
01:55 Frazier hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Foreman. 12:8
02:12 Foreman has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Frazier. 12:8
02:16 Foreman finally lets go of Frazier. 12:8
02:26 Foreman shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Marvis Frazier. 12:8
02:38 That hook from Foreman snapped Frazier's head back violently! 16:8
02:38 Frazier is reeling after that shot! 16:8
02:54 Foreman lands a strong cross! 21:8
02:54 Frazier is hurt! 21:8
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 4. 23:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:15 Foreman is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:21 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Foreman has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:26 Frazier grabs and holds Foreman... 0:0
0:31 Ritter is shouting at Frazier to break! 0:0
0:41 Foreman wraps his arms around Frazier. 0:0
0:50 Referee Ritter has to separate the two... 0:0
0:55 Foreman steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:0
01:08 Frazier does a great job of moving as Foreman tries to work inside. 0:0
01:10 Frazier gets inside and fires a hook to Foreman's body. 0:2
01:24 Oh!!! Foreman unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:2
01:24 That blast sent Frazier reeling into the ropes! 4:2
01:38 Foreman is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 4:2
01:47 Foreman connects with a violent uppercut! 8:2
01:47 How is Frazier standing after that? 8:2
02:01 Frazier is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Foreman's defense. 8:2
02:18 Foreman charges in but Marvis Frazier avoids the rush. 8:2
02:23 Foreman seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
02:26 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 8:2
02:30 Not a lot on that hook to Foreman's side, but it scored. 8:4
02:39 Frazier slides into the corner... 8:4
02:43 Foreman fires and misses. 8:4
02:55 Foreman really buried that punch into Frazier's ribs. 13:4
02:55 That series of punches rocked Frazier and he looks to be in trouble. 13:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 15:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ritter motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Foreman lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:11 Frazier suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:0
0:21 Frazier is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:29 Frazier doesn't connect with the uppercut. 4:0
0:36 George Foreman drops the right hand flush on Frazier's chin! 8:0
0:36 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Frazier is trying to hang on... 8:0
0:53 Frazier's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 8:0
0:56 Frazier has Foreman pinned! 8:0
0:56 Frazier lands a stinging jab. 8:2
01:12 Frazier fires a punch over the jab of Foreman and gets it in for points. 8:4
01:31 Foreman is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:4
01:43 Foreman scores with a winging right! Frazier's head snapped back violently with that punch! 12:4
01:43 Foreman has Frazier in trouble after that punch! 12:4
02:00 George Foreman looks to work the body, but Frazier covers up nicely. 12:4
02:25 Frazier is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Foreman can't throw punches, I guess. 12:4
02:34 Referee Ritter separates the two... 12:4
02:45 Foreman lands a wicked uppercut! 17:4
02:45 That punch may have stunned Frazier momentarily. 17:4
02:58 Foreman tries to drop the right hand over the top but Frazier ducks under it. 17:4
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 18:3
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Foreman's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:17 Marvis Frazier slips out of a corner, as Foreman attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:17 Frazier's tank is just about on empty. 0:0
0:22 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:26 Frazier winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Foreman. 3:0
0:35 Frazier is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:0
0:51 Foreman is holding... 3:0
0:56 Referee Ritter steps in to break it up. 3:0
01:01 George Foreman and Frazier lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 3:0
01:04 Frazier moves into a neutral corner. 3:0
01:09 Foreman wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Frazier's defense. 3:0
01:16 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:0
01:20 Frazier retreats into his own corner... 3:0
01:24 Foreman lands a hard cross! 7:0
01:24 Frazier was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:0
01:42 Foreman fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:0
01:44 Frazier scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 7:2
01:58 Foreman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:2
02:24 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:2
02:28 Foreman telegraphed that shot and Frazier ducks under it easily. 7:2
02:31 Frazier snakes the jab through Foreman's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:4
02:43 Foreman shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 9:4
02:58 Frazier retreats into a neutral corner. 9:4
03:00 Foreman lands a devastating cross! 13:4
03:00 Frazier is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 13:4
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 7. 12:6
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:12 Foreman drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:12 Those punches hurt Frazier and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:26 Foreman forces his way inside. 4:0
0:37 That punch actually went behind Frazier's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Foreman. 4:0
0:44 There's a hard shot off the top of Foreman's head! 4:5
0:44 Foreman was stunned by that blow! 4:5
0:54 The action is at ring center. 4:5
0:59 The quickness and footwork of Frazier is definitely keeping Foreman off balance. 4:5
01:07 Frazier moves into the far left corner. 4:5
01:12 Foreman catches Frazier coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:5
01:12 Frazier looks like he was hurt by that punch! 9:5
01:28 George Foreman takes a hard combination from Frazier 9:9
01:28 Foreman is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:9
01:37 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 9:9
01:42 Foreman lands a solid hook! 13:9
01:42 Marvis Frazier is gasping for air!! 13:9
01:55 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 13:9
01:58 Frazier backs into his own corner... 13:9
02:02 Foreman moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Frazier. 13:9
02:08 Both fighters move to ring center. 13:9
02:12 Foreman knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 13:9
02:21 Foreman scores with a tremendous left! 17:9
02:21 Frazier appears shaken by that punch! 17:9
02:26 Frazier now has some bruising under his right eye. 17:9
02:39 Foreman seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 17:9
02:47 Foreman just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 17:14
02:47 Foreman was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 17:14
02:51 George Foreman is fading... 17:14
03:00 Frazier has Foreman cornered! 17:14
03:00 It looks like Foreman has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:14
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 19:15
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Foreman and Frazier leave their corners. 0:0
0:10 Foreman brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:15 Foreman traps Marvis Frazier's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ritter breaks it up. 0:0
0:19 George Foreman uses his shoulder to force Frazier out of the clinch. 0:0
0:28 Frazier backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:37 * A cross to the jaw has Frazier hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:0
0:40 Ritter brings his arm down over Frazier as he begins the count... 8:0
0:40 1... 8:0
0:41 2... 8:0
0:42 3... 8:0
0:43 4... 8:0
0:44 5... 8:0
0:45 6... 8:0
0:46 7... 8:0
0:46 * Frazier's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 8:0
0:46 Ritter wipes off Frazier's gloves and waves the fighters together. 8:0
0:46 Foreman picks up the pace sensing he can get Frazier out of there! 8:0
0:54 Frazier is forced into his own corner... 8:0
01:03 Foreman is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Frazier a decent target to shoot for. 8:0
01:07 Frazier retreats into the near corner. 8:0
01:16 George Foreman misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:0
01:23 Foreman has Frazier blocked in! 8:0
01:27 Foreman charges Frazier trying to get inside 8:0
01:31 Foreman pins Frazier in the corner! 8:0
01:31 There's a combination of punches from Foreman that score big. 11:0
01:31 Foreman hurt Marvis Frazier with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 11:0
01:40 Frazier slides into a neutral corner... 11:0
01:45 Foreman fires a volley of punches but Frazier was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:0
01:55 Frazier backs into a neutral corner. 11:0
01:55 George Foreman turns on the hook and drives it home under Frazier's elbows. 14:0
01:55 Foreman is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Marvis Frazier in trouble! 14:0
02:08 George Foreman can't score with short uppercut inside. Frazier got his gloves in front of the punch. 14:0
02:28 * Marvis Frazier takes a sizzling combination flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 14:0
02:30 Ritter crouches over Frazier and begins to count.. 20:0
02:30 1... 20:0
02:31 2... 20:0
02:31 * Marvis Frazier gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 20:0
02:31 Frazier looks to have steadied himself and Ritter will allow the fight to continue... 20:0
02:31 Frazier is in trouble. Foreman needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 20:0
02:40 Frazier moves into a neutral corner. 20:0
02:44 Foreman lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Frazier. 20:0
03:00 * Frazier walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 20:0
03:00 Ritter points Foreman to a neutral corner and begins the count over Frazier... 28:0
03:00 1... 28:0
03:00 * Frazier looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 28:0
03:00 Ritter asks Frazier if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 28:0
03:00 * That punch has opened a cut on Frazier. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 29:0
03:00 The cut is outside his right eye. Fortunately, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Frazier. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 29:0
03:00 Foreman appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 29:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 31:0
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Ted Bentham was extremely upbeat during the break with Foreman providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Frazier's corner gave his cut outside the right eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:13 Foreman wraps up Frazier... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:17 Ritter separates the two... 0:0
0:17 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:0
0:30 Foreman just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Frazier with a sharp combination! 5:0
0:30 Frazier is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 5:0
0:44 Foreman fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:0
0:58 George Foreman cranks up the hook and connects to Frazier's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:0
0:58 Frazier is out on his feet after that violent combination! 10:0
0:58 And now Frazier is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 10:0
0:58 The claret is flowing again from the cut outside Marvis Frazier's right eyebrow. 10:0
01:03 The swelling around Frazier's right eye is worsening. 10:0
01:12 Look out! That was a straight right by Foreman! 14:0
01:12 That punch has Frazier staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 14:0
01:12 Foreman momentarily stuns Frazier with that last shot and it looks like Foreman is going to receive some added benefit from the punch because the blood is flowing much more freely from Frazier's cut. 14:0
01:12 The claret is flowing stronger from the cut outside Frazier's right eyebrow. The wound is continuing to grow worse as additional punishment accumulates. 14:0
01:12 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Frazier's eye; it has to be impairing his vision somewhat and it's definitely bothering him if the amount of blinking he's doing is any indication. And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Ritter is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Frazier's facial wound. 14:0
01:12 * Well, after talking a long look at Frazier's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 10. 14:0
01:26 There's a hard shot off the top of Frazier's head! 19:0
01:26 Frazier staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 19:0
01:31 Frazier's legs clearly buckled after taking that last shot. This fight is very close to being stopped. 19:0
01:31 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Frazier change his style. 19:0
01:31 There appears to be increased swelling under Frazier's right eye. 19:0
01:40 Foreman landed a sharp combination that rocked Frazier back on his heels! 23:0
01:40 Frazier was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 23:0
01:44 * Frazier has nothing left.Ritter grabs Frazier to save him from further punishment. Foreman is the winner by TKO!!! 23:0
Fight Result
Here's Michael Pass with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:45 mark in Round 10 is...
George Foreman!
Score Cards
Doug Tucker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 90
Marvis Frazier 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 6 78
Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 90
Marvis Frazier 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 6 78
Dave Greer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 90
Marvis Frazier 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 6 78
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 270
Marvis Frazier 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 18 234
Statistics
Categories George Foreman Marvis Frazier
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 5.00 2.90
Hooks / Round 4.40 2.90
Crosses / Round 7.30 2.80
Combinations / Round 4.60 2.90
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 2.20
Punches Landed / Round 26.30 13.70
Punches Missed / Round 46.50 9.40
Punching Accuracy 36.1% 59.3%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 2 / 1 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
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 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 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 week 21 Foreman 4 and All Major Belts.
Preliminary 1
George Foreman vs Young Firpo
Fight info: Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Merritt (United States), George Hill (United States) and Oscar Perez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: George Foreman - Record: 12-1-1 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
In the blue corner: Young Firpo - Record: 7-10-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Foreman! He snapped Firpo's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:13 Firpo appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:27 Foreman lands a solid cross! 8:0
0:27 Firpo is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:0
0:42 Foreman fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:0
0:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:0
01:02 Foreman knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:0
01:07 Firpo 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. 8:0
01:15 Foreman tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:0
01:31 * Foreman lands a powerful cross to Firpo's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 8:0
01:33 Cotton stands over Firpo and begins counting... 15:0
01:33 1... 15:0
01:34 2... 15:0
01:35 3... 15:0
01:36 4... 15:0
01:37 Firpo is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 5. 15:0
01:37 * Firpo gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 15:0
01:37 Cotton looks into Firpo eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 15:0
01:37 Foreman must sense that he's got Firpo just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 15:0
01:55 George Foreman 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. 15:0
02:03 George Foreman leaves the jab just short. 15:0
02:19 * Foreman throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Firpo drops to one knee and will take the count! 15:0
02:22 Cotton crouches over Firpo and begins to count.. 22:0
02:22 1... 22:0
02:23 2... 22:0
02:24 3... 22:0
02:25 4... 22:0
02:25 * Firpo lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 22:0
02:25 This fight is going to be allowed to continue. However, one has to just wonder how much more punishment Firpo can take. 22:0
02:25 Foreman senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 22:0
02:33 Foreman has Firpo cornered! 22:0
02:38 George Foreman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 22:0
02:53 Foreman fires and misses. 22:0
03:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 22:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 24:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:20 Foreman lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:20 Firpo was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:29 Jeff Mayweather knows Firpo lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:29 Firpo moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:29 Foreman lands a flurry to the ribs of Firpo. 6:0
0:46 Foreman can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:0
0:57 He scores with a classic left-right combination. 9:0
01:10 The fighters are back at ring center... 9:0
01:15 Foreman drops the right hand flush on Firpo's chin! 13:0
01:15 Firpo's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 13:0
01:31 Young Firpo usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Foreman tries vainly to score. 13:0
01:38 Foreman's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 13:0
01:46 Foreman tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Firpo. 13:0
01:48 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 2. 13:0
02:00 Firpo misses with that combination. 13:0
02:07 Firpo's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 13:0
02:11 Firpo pushes Foreman away to give himself a little more space to work with. 13:0
02:19 Young Firpo throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 13:0
02:34 Foreman throws a flurry of punches but Young Firpo either blocks or slips them. 13:0
02:36 * Cotton is telling Firpo to watch the head butting. 13:2
02:54 Both fighters take a half-step back. 13:2
02:58 The fighters move in close and Foreman gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Firpo. 16:2
03:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Firpo looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Jack DeForrest was really animated in Foreman's corner and Foreman was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Firpo backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:11 Foreman just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Firpo with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:11 Firpo seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:0
0:23 Firpo backs into his own corner... 4:0
0:23 Foreman lands a stinging jab. 6:0
0:23 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Firpo because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 7:0
0:23 The bleeding is coming from the last place you'd want a cut, inside the left eyebrow of Firpo. The blood is trickling into his eye and, as a corner man, you know that the location is going to add to the challenge of getting that wound to close. 7:0
0:23 Bad news for Firpo getting cut so early in the fight, this could cause him a lot of trouble later. 7:0
0:23 * Cotton is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Firpo'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 Firpo's face, especially the cut above the eye. 7:0
0:23 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Firpo, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 3. 7:0
0:32 Foreman slides into a neutral corner... 7:0
0:37 Firpo lands a strong uppercut! 7:4
0:37 Foreman is gasping for air!! 7:4
0:51 Foreman lands a wicked uppercut! 11:4
0:51 Firpo is badly hurt! 11:4
0:51 Looks like that shot has widened Young Firpo's cut because the flow of blood seems to be increasing. 11:4
0:51 Firpo is having a lot of trouble seeing out of his eye now, as blood streams into it from the gash on his left eyebrow. The bleeding has gotten progressively worse and it could threaten the outcome of the fight. 11:4
0:51 Blood from a fighter in these early rounds can force a fighter to alter their strategy and change their style for the rest of the bout. 11:4
0:51 * 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 Firpo to the ringside physician. The cut over Firpo's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 11:4
0:51 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Firpo's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Firpo and George Foreman await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 3. 11:4
01:03 Young Firpo flicks a jab to Foreman's stomach 11:6
01:20 Firpo misses with that punch. 11:6
01:27 Foreman lands a devastating uppercut! 15:6
01:27 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Firpo is trying to hang on... 15:6
01:36 Firpo doesn't have to look for Foreman this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:6
01:39 Firpo is trapped in his own corner... 15:6
01:43 Foreman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:6
01:57 Foreman connects with a violent uppercut! 19:6
01:57 How is Firpo standing after that? 19:6
02:09 Firpo has Foreman trapped! 19:6
02:13 Firpo lets his hands go inside, but George Foreman protects his body well. 19:6
02:23 Firpo is blocked in his own corner... 19:6
02:28 Foreman scores with a tremendous left! 23:6
02:28 Firpo's knee almost touched the canvas... 23:6
02:42 Foreman shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Firpo flush! 27:6
02:42 George Foreman sent Firpo reeling with that punch! 27:6
02:51 Firpo scores with a quick one-two to Foreman's midsection 27:8
03:00 Firpo moves into the far corner. 27:8
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 27:9
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
0:07 Firpo's corner men does a nice job on Firpo's cut on the left eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Young Firpo had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:08 Firpo slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Foreman fires and misses. 0:0
0:19 Jeff Mayweather seemed to pump up Firpo between rounds. 0:0
0:20 Firpo retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:25 Foreman dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Firpo back on his heels! 4:0
0:25 Firpo is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:0
0:38 Foreman has his arms wrapped around Firpo... Now they separate. 4:0
0:43 * Foreman is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Cotton. 4:0
0:52 * Bad Luck! Firpo's cut! 6:0
0:52 The bleeding from Firpo's gash is fairly heavy and it appears to be coming from a cut on the inside of Young Firpo's right eyebrow. 6:0
0:52 * Firpo's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Cotton motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 6:0
0:52 * 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. 6:0
0:52 * The referee is notifying the judges that the cut is the result of an intentional head butt. Now he'll take further action against Foreman. 6:0
0:57 The action is at ring center. 6:0
01:01 Oh!!! Foreman unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:0
01:01 That punch has Firpo staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 10:0
01:18 Foreman is off target with that uppercut. 10:0
01:20 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Firpo lands an uppercut to the jaw. 10:2
01:38 * Young Firpo lands a hard cross to the head and Foreman is down!! 10:2
01:41 Cotton brings his arm down over Foreman as he begins the count... 10:8
01:41 1... 10:8
01:42 Foreman makes it to a knee at the count of 2 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 10:8
01:43 3... 10:8
01:43 * Foreman beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 10:8
01:43 Cotton seems convinced that Foreman is ok, and the fight will continue! 10:8
01:43 George Foreman is hurt. Firpo is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 10:8
02:01 * A hard cross from Firpo and George Foreman is down!! 10:8
02:03 Cotton begins the count over Foreman as Firpo moves to a neutral corner.. 10:17
02:03 1... 10:17
02:04 2... 10:17
02:05 The count is at 3 as Foreman struggles to his knees. 10:17
02:06 4... 10:17
02:07 5... 10:17
02:08 6... 10:17
02:09 7... 10:17
02:10 8... 10:17
02:10 * Foreman is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 10:17
02:10 Cotton gives Foreman a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 10:17
02:10 Young Firpo appears to have Foreman out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Foreman looks ready to go, as Firpo closes in to try and end this fight. 10:17
02:19 Firpo pins Foreman in the corner! 10:17
02:28 * Firpo lands a perfect uppercut and Foreman slumps to the canvas! 10:17
02:31 Cotton starts the count... 10:24
02:31 1... 10:24
02:32 2... 10:24
02:33 Foreman rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 10:24
02:34 4... 10:24
02:35 5... 10:24
02:35 * Foreman is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Firpo. 10:24
02:35 Cotton asks Foreman if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 10:24
02:35 Firpo hurt Foreman with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 10:24
02:44 Firpo traps Foreman in the corner! 10:24
02:49 Firpo is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 10:24
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 10:24
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foreman looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jeff Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Firpo providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Firpo is ready to go. The cut inside the right eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:06 Foreman snaps Young Firpo's head back with a jolting uppercut. 3:0
0:25 Foreman has Firpo pinned! 3:0
0:29 Foreman fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:0
0:36 Firpo lands a smashing hook! 3:5
0:36 Foreman looks shaken! 3:5
0:52 Foreman lands a solid cross! 8:5
0:52 And Firpo's in big trouble now! 8:5
0:52 That punch has reopened a cut on Firpo as once again you can see blood on the face of Firpo. 8:5
0:52 Once again the blood from the gash on the inside of Young Firpo's right eyebrow begins to stream down his face as the bad cut he suffered earlier has reopened. 8:5
0:52 * Firpo 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 Firpo's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 8:5
0:57 * Referee Cotton is calling a halt to this fight. He's leading Firpo to the corner and calling for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is studying the cut... Firpo's corner is pleading its case.* That's it! Referee Cotton is waving it off. This fight is over! Foreman wins by TKO due to the severity of Firpo's injuries! 8:5
Fight Result
And here with the call is Johnny Addie
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:57 mark in Round 5 is...
George Foreman!
Score Cards
Gary Merritt Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 6 36
Young Firpo 7 9 9 10 35
George Hill Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 6 36
Young Firpo 7 9 9 10 35
Oscar Perez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 6 36
Young Firpo 7 9 9 10 35
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 30 30 30 18 108
Young Firpo 21 27 27 30 105
Statistics
Categories George Foreman Young Firpo
Knockdowns scored 2 3
Jabs / Round 5.00 2.20
Hooks / Round 5.40 2.60
Crosses / Round 5.80 1.60
Combinations / Round 3.20 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 2.40
Punches Landed / Round 23.80 10.80
Punches Missed / Round 51.60 27.80
Punching Accuracy 31.6% 28.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Head Butting 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (during Clinching) 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 1 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Cut on left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 4
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 2 / 2
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
George Foreman vs Young Firpo
Fight info: Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Merritt (United States), George Hill (United States) and Oscar Perez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: George Foreman - Record: 12-1-1 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
In the blue corner: Young Firpo - Record: 7-10-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:13 It's a sweet uppercut by Foreman! He snapped Firpo's head straight back with that punch! 4:0
0:13 Firpo appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:27 Foreman lands a solid cross! 8:0
0:27 Firpo is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:0
0:42 Foreman fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:0
0:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:0
01:02 Foreman knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:0
01:07 Firpo 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. 8:0
01:15 Foreman tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:0
01:31 * Foreman lands a powerful cross to Firpo's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 8:0
01:33 Cotton stands over Firpo and begins counting... 15:0
01:33 1... 15:0
01:34 2... 15:0
01:35 3... 15:0
01:36 4... 15:0
01:37 Firpo is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 5. 15:0
01:37 * Firpo gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 15:0
01:37 Cotton looks into Firpo eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 15:0
01:37 Foreman must sense that he's got Firpo just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 15:0
01:55 George Foreman 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. 15:0
02:03 George Foreman leaves the jab just short. 15:0
02:19 * Foreman throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Firpo drops to one knee and will take the count! 15:0
02:22 Cotton crouches over Firpo and begins to count.. 22:0
02:22 1... 22:0
02:23 2... 22:0
02:24 3... 22:0
02:25 4... 22:0
02:25 * Firpo lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 22:0
02:25 This fight is going to be allowed to continue. However, one has to just wonder how much more punishment Firpo can take. 22:0
02:25 Foreman senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 22:0
02:33 Foreman has Firpo cornered! 22:0
02:38 George Foreman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 22:0
02:53 Foreman fires and misses. 22:0
03:00 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 22:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 24:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:20 Foreman lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:20 Firpo was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:29 Jeff Mayweather knows Firpo lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 4:0
0:29 Firpo moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:29 Foreman lands a flurry to the ribs of Firpo. 6:0
0:46 Foreman can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:0
0:57 He scores with a classic left-right combination. 9:0
01:10 The fighters are back at ring center... 9:0
01:15 Foreman drops the right hand flush on Firpo's chin! 13:0
01:15 Firpo's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 13:0
01:31 Young Firpo usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Foreman tries vainly to score. 13:0
01:38 Foreman's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 13:0
01:46 Foreman tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Firpo. 13:0
01:48 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 2. 13:0
02:00 Firpo misses with that combination. 13:0
02:07 Firpo's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 13:0
02:11 Firpo pushes Foreman away to give himself a little more space to work with. 13:0
02:19 Young Firpo throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 13:0
02:34 Foreman throws a flurry of punches but Young Firpo either blocks or slips them. 13:0
02:36 * Cotton is telling Firpo to watch the head butting. 13:2
02:54 Both fighters take a half-step back. 13:2
02:58 The fighters move in close and Foreman gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Firpo. 16:2
03:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Firpo looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Jack DeForrest was really animated in Foreman's corner and Foreman was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Firpo backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:11 Foreman just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Firpo with a sharp combination! 4:0
0:11 Firpo seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:0
0:23 Firpo backs into his own corner... 4:0
0:23 Foreman lands a stinging jab. 6:0
0:23 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Firpo because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 7:0
0:23 The bleeding is coming from the last place you'd want a cut, inside the left eyebrow of Firpo. The blood is trickling into his eye and, as a corner man, you know that the location is going to add to the challenge of getting that wound to close. 7:0
0:23 Bad news for Firpo getting cut so early in the fight, this could cause him a lot of trouble later. 7:0
0:23 * Cotton is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Firpo'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 Firpo's face, especially the cut above the eye. 7:0
0:23 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Firpo, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 3. 7:0
0:32 Foreman slides into a neutral corner... 7:0
0:37 Firpo lands a strong uppercut! 7:4
0:37 Foreman is gasping for air!! 7:4
0:51 Foreman lands a wicked uppercut! 11:4
0:51 Firpo is badly hurt! 11:4
0:51 Looks like that shot has widened Young Firpo's cut because the flow of blood seems to be increasing. 11:4
0:51 Firpo is having a lot of trouble seeing out of his eye now, as blood streams into it from the gash on his left eyebrow. The bleeding has gotten progressively worse and it could threaten the outcome of the fight. 11:4
0:51 Blood from a fighter in these early rounds can force a fighter to alter their strategy and change their style for the rest of the bout. 11:4
0:51 * 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 Firpo to the ringside physician. The cut over Firpo's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 11:4
0:51 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Firpo's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Firpo and George Foreman await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 3. 11:4
01:03 Young Firpo flicks a jab to Foreman's stomach 11:6
01:20 Firpo misses with that punch. 11:6
01:27 Foreman lands a devastating uppercut! 15:6
01:27 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Firpo is trying to hang on... 15:6
01:36 Firpo doesn't have to look for Foreman this round. He is right there in front of him. 15:6
01:39 Firpo is trapped in his own corner... 15:6
01:43 Foreman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:6
01:57 Foreman connects with a violent uppercut! 19:6
01:57 How is Firpo standing after that? 19:6
02:09 Firpo has Foreman trapped! 19:6
02:13 Firpo lets his hands go inside, but George Foreman protects his body well. 19:6
02:23 Firpo is blocked in his own corner... 19:6
02:28 Foreman scores with a tremendous left! 23:6
02:28 Firpo's knee almost touched the canvas... 23:6
02:42 Foreman shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Firpo flush! 27:6
02:42 George Foreman sent Firpo reeling with that punch! 27:6
02:51 Firpo scores with a quick one-two to Foreman's midsection 27:8
03:00 Firpo moves into the far corner. 27:8
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 27:9
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
0:07 Firpo's corner men does a nice job on Firpo's cut on the left eyebrow. You wouldn't even know that Young Firpo had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:08 Firpo slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Foreman fires and misses. 0:0
0:19 Jeff Mayweather seemed to pump up Firpo between rounds. 0:0
0:20 Firpo retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:25 Foreman dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Firpo back on his heels! 4:0
0:25 Firpo is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:0
0:38 Foreman has his arms wrapped around Firpo... Now they separate. 4:0
0:43 * Foreman is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Cotton. 4:0
0:52 * Bad Luck! Firpo's cut! 6:0
0:52 The bleeding from Firpo's gash is fairly heavy and it appears to be coming from a cut on the inside of Young Firpo's right eyebrow. 6:0
0:52 * Firpo's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Cotton motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 6:0
0:52 * 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. 6:0
0:52 * The referee is notifying the judges that the cut is the result of an intentional head butt. Now he'll take further action against Foreman. 6:0
0:57 The action is at ring center. 6:0
01:01 Oh!!! Foreman unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:0
01:01 That punch has Firpo staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 10:0
01:18 Foreman is off target with that uppercut. 10:0
01:20 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Firpo lands an uppercut to the jaw. 10:2
01:38 * Young Firpo lands a hard cross to the head and Foreman is down!! 10:2
01:41 Cotton brings his arm down over Foreman as he begins the count... 10:8
01:41 1... 10:8
01:42 Foreman makes it to a knee at the count of 2 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 10:8
01:43 3... 10:8
01:43 * Foreman beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 10:8
01:43 Cotton seems convinced that Foreman is ok, and the fight will continue! 10:8
01:43 George Foreman is hurt. Firpo is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 10:8
02:01 * A hard cross from Firpo and George Foreman is down!! 10:8
02:03 Cotton begins the count over Foreman as Firpo moves to a neutral corner.. 10:17
02:03 1... 10:17
02:04 2... 10:17
02:05 The count is at 3 as Foreman struggles to his knees. 10:17
02:06 4... 10:17
02:07 5... 10:17
02:08 6... 10:17
02:09 7... 10:17
02:10 8... 10:17
02:10 * Foreman is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 10:17
02:10 Cotton gives Foreman a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 10:17
02:10 Young Firpo appears to have Foreman out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Foreman looks ready to go, as Firpo closes in to try and end this fight. 10:17
02:19 Firpo pins Foreman in the corner! 10:17
02:28 * Firpo lands a perfect uppercut and Foreman slumps to the canvas! 10:17
02:31 Cotton starts the count... 10:24
02:31 1... 10:24
02:32 2... 10:24
02:33 Foreman rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 10:24
02:34 4... 10:24
02:35 5... 10:24
02:35 * Foreman is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Firpo. 10:24
02:35 Cotton asks Foreman if he wants to continue... He nods that he can. 10:24
02:35 Firpo hurt Foreman with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 10:24
02:44 Firpo traps Foreman in the corner! 10:24
02:49 Firpo is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 10:24
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 10:24
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foreman looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jeff Mayweather was extremely upbeat during the break with Firpo providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Firpo is ready to go. The cut inside the right eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:06 Foreman snaps Young Firpo's head back with a jolting uppercut. 3:0
0:25 Foreman has Firpo pinned! 3:0
0:29 Foreman fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:0
0:36 Firpo lands a smashing hook! 3:5
0:36 Foreman looks shaken! 3:5
0:52 Foreman lands a solid cross! 8:5
0:52 And Firpo's in big trouble now! 8:5
0:52 That punch has reopened a cut on Firpo as once again you can see blood on the face of Firpo. 8:5
0:52 Once again the blood from the gash on the inside of Young Firpo's right eyebrow begins to stream down his face as the bad cut he suffered earlier has reopened. 8:5
0:52 * Firpo 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 Firpo's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician. 8:5
0:57 * Referee Cotton is calling a halt to this fight. He's leading Firpo to the corner and calling for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is studying the cut... Firpo's corner is pleading its case.* That's it! Referee Cotton is waving it off. This fight is over! Foreman wins by TKO due to the severity of Firpo's injuries! 8:5
Fight Result
And here with the call is Johnny Addie
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:57 mark in Round 5 is...
George Foreman!
Score Cards
Gary Merritt Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 6 36
Young Firpo 7 9 9 10 35
George Hill Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 6 36
Young Firpo 7 9 9 10 35
Oscar Perez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 6 36
Young Firpo 7 9 9 10 35
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 30 30 30 18 108
Young Firpo 21 27 27 30 105
Statistics
Categories George Foreman Young Firpo
Knockdowns scored 2 3
Jabs / Round 5.00 2.20
Hooks / Round 5.40 2.60
Crosses / Round 5.80 1.60
Combinations / Round 3.20 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 2.40
Punches Landed / Round 23.80 10.80
Punches Missed / Round 51.60 27.80
Punching Accuracy 31.6% 28.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Head Butting 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (during Clinching) 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 1 / 2
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside right eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Cut on left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 4
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 2 / 2
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 21 Foreman 4 and All Major Belts.
Preliminary 2
George Foreman vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, NJ, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard Hopkins (United States), Eugene Grant (United States) and Nathan Palmer (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: George Foreman - Record: 13-1-1 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Emanuel Steward - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 9-6-5 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:18 Foster tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Foreman. 0:0
0:25 Foster takes a hard combination from Foreman 4:0
0:25 That blow connected solidly to the head of Foster and he is stunned! 4:0
0:41 Foster put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 4:0
0:45 Foreman is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
0:52 Foreman is off target with that jab. 4:0
0:55 Foster connects with a cross to Foreman's body. 4:2
01:09 Foster is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Foreman attempts to move inside on him. 4:2
01:18 Foreman misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
01:37 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:2
01:47 The action slows for the moment. 4:2
02:03 That hook by Foreman jarred Foster! 8:2
02:03 Foster was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:2
02:21 * Foreman connects with a thundering combination and Bob Foster drops to the canvas! 8:2
02:24 Podgorski starts the count... 17:2
02:24 1... 17:2
02:25 2... 17:2
02:26 3... 17:2
02:27 4... 17:2
02:28 5... 17:2
02:29 6... 17:2
02:30 7... 17:2
02:31 8... 17:2
02:31 * Foster has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 17:2
02:31 Podgorski looks into Foster eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 17:2
02:31 Foreman has Foster hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 17:2
02:40 Foster retreats into his own corner... 17:2
02:44 Foreman fires a shot, but it glances off Foster's shoulder. 17:2
02:55 Foreman wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Foster's defense. 17:2
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 18:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:09 Foreman rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:18 Leo Flynn implored Foster to stay busy, to do more but Foster's mind seems elsewhere. 2:0
0:23 Foreman tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 2:0
0:26 Foster drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 2:3
0:47 Watch Foster move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Foreman off balance. 2:3
0:52 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:3
0:59 Foreman lands a wicked cross! 6:3
0:59 Foster seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:3
01:13 Foreman dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Foster back on his heels! 10:3
01:13 Foster is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 10:3
01:36 Foreman fires and misses. 10:3
01:38 Foster appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 10:3
01:55 Foreman muscles his way inside. 10:3
02:00 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:3
02:13 Foster just misses with a huge shot as Foreman chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:3
02:25 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Foreman. 10:3
02:32 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 10:3
02:47 Foreman lands a devastating uppercut! 14:3
02:47 Foster is reeling.. 14:3
02:57 Foreman feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 14:3
03:00 Foreman lands a devastating cross! 18:3
03:00 Foster is reeling after that shot! 18:3
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Foreman's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 20:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 George Foreman and Foster square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:15 Foreman drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:15 Foster was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:36 Foster's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:49 Bob Foster throws a punch and lands. Foreman scores with a counter. Looks like Foster was a little more effective. 6:3
01:16 Foreman smothers Bob Foster's attack with a clinch! 6:3
01:25 Podgorski breaks them up... 6:3
01:30 Foster has Foreman trapped in the near right neutral corner... 6:3
01:35 Foster's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 6:3
01:44 Foreman fires a left hand that Foster takes high on the shoulder. 6:3
01:56 Foreman drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:3
01:56 Foster is hurt! 10:3
02:06 Foster pins Foreman in the corner! 10:3
02:11 Foster can't score with short uppercut inside. Foreman got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:3
02:13 Foreman scores with a hard, snapping jab. 13:3
02:25 Both fighters are throwing but Foreman is scoring more than Foster. 16:5
02:29 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Foster's right eye. 16:5
02:38 Bob Foster doesn't have to look for Foreman this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:5
02:47 Foster is forced into his own corner... 16:5
02:52 Foreman lands a smashing hook! 21:5
02:52 Bob Foster is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 21:5
03:00 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 21:5
03:00 Foster holds his arms up in disgust as Foreman holds him around his waist. 21:5
03:00 Podgorski separates the two... 21:5
03:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now Podgorski jumps between them. 21:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foreman looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Cus D'Amato was in Foster's face between rounds and Bob Foster just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:06 Foster ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 0:3
0:34 Both fighters miss, now Foster follows up with a solid hook to the body of Foster! 0:6
0:47 George Foreman looks to work the body, but Foster covers up nicely. 0:6
0:50 Foster goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:8
0:59 Foster flicks a lead right to the head of George Foreman. 0:10
01:18 Foreman throws a flurry of punches but Foster either blocks or slips them. 0:10
01:20 Foster lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 0:13
01:35 George Foreman drops the right hand flush on Foster's chin! 4:13
01:35 Bob Foster is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:13
01:54 Foreman shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Foster flush! 8:13
01:54 Bob Foster is suddenly in trouble! 8:13
02:11 Foreman throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:13
02:21 Foster slides into the corner... 8:13
02:26 Foreman works his way in and leans on Foster... 8:13
02:30 Podgorski moves in to break the clinch. 8:13
02:36 Foreman backs away and hitches up his trunks. 8:13
02:39 Foreman retreats into a neutral corner. 8:13
02:43 Foster tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:13
02:55 Foster does a great job of moving as Foreman tries to work inside. 8:13
02:57 Foster goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 8:16
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:17
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Foster received a pep talk from Leo Flynn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 George Foreman has Foster trapped! 0:0
0:13 Foreman is holding Bob Foster tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:17 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:27 Foreman lands a vicious uppercut! 5:0
0:27 That shot buckled Foster's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:0
0:32 Foster's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 5:0
0:44 George Foreman connects with a violent hook! 9:0
0:44 Foreman has Foster in trouble after that punch! 9:0
0:59 Foster smothers Foreman's attack as Foreman tries to get off some shots inside. 9:0
01:05 Foster scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:4
01:05 Foreman is suddenly in trouble! 9:4
01:19 Foster lands a crushing hook! 9:8
01:19 Foreman is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:8
01:28 Foster doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 9:10
01:47 Foreman lands a solid cross! 14:10
01:47 Foster is gasping for air!! 14:10
01:51 There appears to be increased swelling under Foster's right eye. 14:10
02:00 Foster cranks up the hook and connects to Foreman's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:14
02:00 Foreman is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 14:14
02:09 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 14:14
02:12 Foster retreats into the left corner. 14:14
02:17 Foreman just comes up short with the jab. 14:14
02:24 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 14:14
02:27 Foster fires a punch over the jab of Foreman and gets it in for points. 14:16
02:47 There's a hard shot off the top of Foster's head! 18:16
02:47 That punch has Foster staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 18:16
03:00 Foreman scores with a winging right! Foster's head snapped back violently with that punch! 22:16
03:00 That shot landed square and Foster felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 22:16
03:00 Foster is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 22:16
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 21:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Bob Foster got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Leo Flynn's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Foster is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Foster still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Foreman has Foster pinned! 0:0
0:09 Foster eats a jab from Foreman 2:0
0:18 Foster is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:21 Foreman tastes Bob Foster's jab 2:2
0:35 Foreman lands a crushing hook! 6:2
0:35 Foster was stunned by that blow! 6:2
0:39 There has to be something done about the swelling around Foster's right eye as it continues to worsen. 6:2
0:49 Foreman traps Foster's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Podgorski breaks it up. 6:2
0:53 Podgorski has to break the clinch. 6:2
01:03 Foster works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 6:2
01:18 Foster drives that short hook into Foreman's midsection! 6:6
01:18 Foreman is clutching his side! 6:6
01:36 Foster is clinching. Podgorski better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 6:6
01:45 Bob Foster uses his shoulder to force George Foreman out of the clinch. 6:6
01:54 Podgorski is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 6:6
02:07 Look out! That was a straight right by Foreman! 10:6
02:07 Foster looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 10:6
02:23 Foster misses with that punch. 10:6
02:36 Bob Foster whiffs with the jab. 10:6
02:51 Foreman has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 10:6
02:54 Foreman has Foster cornered! 10:6
02:59 Foreman fires and misses. 10:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 9:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Foster's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Foreman got some great advice from Emanuel Steward between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Foster's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Foster's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 George Foreman has Foster blocked in! 0:0
0:12 Foreman landed a sharp combination that rocked Foster back on his heels! 4:0
0:12 What a beautiful combination! Bob Foster might not survive this... 4:0
0:17 Foster's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 4:0
0:17 The swelling under Foster's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:0
0:21 Foster is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:29 Foreman patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Foster little room to move. 4:0
0:41 Foreman grabs Foster again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:0
0:50 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
0:59 It's a sweet uppercut by Foreman! He snapped Bob Foster's head straight back with that punch! 8:0
0:59 Foreman has Foster in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 8:0
01:08 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 8:0
01:13 Foreman just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:0
01:13 Foster appears shaken by those punches! 12:0
01:17 Foster's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 12:0
01:26 There's a straight right by George Foreman! 16:0
01:26 George Foreman has Bob Foster hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 16:0
01:40 George Foreman seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 16:0
01:43 Foreman feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Foster's jaw. 19:0
02:00 Foreman really buried that punch into Foster's ribs. 23:0
02:00 Bob Foster looks shaken! 23:0
02:04 Foster's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 23:0
02:11 Foster moves into a neutral corner. 23:0
02:15 Foreman just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Foster with a sharp combination! 27:0
02:15 Foster is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 27:0
02:29 Foreman feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 27:0
02:43 * Foreman drives home a brutal uppercut to Foster's head and down he goes!!! 27:0
02:45 Podgorski begins counting... 34:0
02:45 1... 34:0
02:46 2... 34:0
02:47 3... 34:0
02:48 Foster makes it to a knee at the count of 4 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 34:0
02:48 * Foster beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 34:0
02:48 Foster appears to be badly shaken, but Podgorski is going to allow the fight to go on. 34:0
02:48 Foster has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Foreman needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 34:0
02:52 * This should be stopped now, before Foster get's hurt!Podgorski needs to step in and he finally does. The fight has been stopped and Foreman gets the TKO victory!! 34:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:53 mark in Round 7 is...
George Foreman!
Score Cards
Richard Hopkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 9 9 10 58
Bob Foster 8 9 9 10 10 9 55
Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 9 10 10 59
Bob Foster 8 9 9 10 9 9 54
Nathan Palmer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 9 10 10 59
Bob Foster 8 9 9 10 9 9 54
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 30 30 30 27 29 30 176
Bob Foster 24 27 27 30 28 27 163
Statistics
Categories George Foreman Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.86 4.00
Hooks / Round 4.57 4.29
Crosses / Round 6.43 2.29
Combinations / Round 5.43 2.57
Uppercuts / Round 5.71 2.14
Punches Landed / Round 28.00 15.29
Punches Missed / Round 41.14 24.43
Punching Accuracy 40.5% 38.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
George Foreman vs Bob Foster
Fight info: Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, NJ, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard Hopkins (United States), Eugene Grant (United States) and Nathan Palmer (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: George Foreman - Record: 13-1-1 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Emanuel Steward - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 9-6-5 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:18 Foster tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Foreman. 0:0
0:25 Foster takes a hard combination from Foreman 4:0
0:25 That blow connected solidly to the head of Foster and he is stunned! 4:0
0:41 Foster put on a good show in his last fight. Let's see how he will do in this fight. 4:0
0:45 Foreman is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
0:52 Foreman is off target with that jab. 4:0
0:55 Foster connects with a cross to Foreman's body. 4:2
01:09 Foster is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Foreman attempts to move inside on him. 4:2
01:18 Foreman misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
01:37 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:2
01:47 The action slows for the moment. 4:2
02:03 That hook by Foreman jarred Foster! 8:2
02:03 Foster was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:2
02:21 * Foreman connects with a thundering combination and Bob Foster drops to the canvas! 8:2
02:24 Podgorski starts the count... 17:2
02:24 1... 17:2
02:25 2... 17:2
02:26 3... 17:2
02:27 4... 17:2
02:28 5... 17:2
02:29 6... 17:2
02:30 7... 17:2
02:31 8... 17:2
02:31 * Foster has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 17:2
02:31 Podgorski looks into Foster eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 17:2
02:31 Foreman has Foster hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 17:2
02:40 Foster retreats into his own corner... 17:2
02:44 Foreman fires a shot, but it glances off Foster's shoulder. 17:2
02:55 Foreman wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Foster's defense. 17:2
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 18:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:09 Foreman rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:18 Leo Flynn implored Foster to stay busy, to do more but Foster's mind seems elsewhere. 2:0
0:23 Foreman tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Foster blocks it. 2:0
0:26 Foster drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 2:3
0:47 Watch Foster move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Foreman off balance. 2:3
0:52 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:3
0:59 Foreman lands a wicked cross! 6:3
0:59 Foster seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:3
01:13 Foreman dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Foster back on his heels! 10:3
01:13 Foster is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 10:3
01:36 Foreman fires and misses. 10:3
01:38 Foster appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 10:3
01:55 Foreman muscles his way inside. 10:3
02:00 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:3
02:13 Foster just misses with a huge shot as Foreman chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:3
02:25 That punch actually went behind Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Foreman. 10:3
02:32 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 10:3
02:47 Foreman lands a devastating uppercut! 14:3
02:47 Foster is reeling.. 14:3
02:57 Foreman feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 14:3
03:00 Foreman lands a devastating cross! 18:3
03:00 Foster is reeling after that shot! 18:3
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Foreman's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 20:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 George Foreman and Foster square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:15 Foreman drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
0:15 Foster was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:0
0:36 Foster's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:49 Bob Foster throws a punch and lands. Foreman scores with a counter. Looks like Foster was a little more effective. 6:3
01:16 Foreman smothers Bob Foster's attack with a clinch! 6:3
01:25 Podgorski breaks them up... 6:3
01:30 Foster has Foreman trapped in the near right neutral corner... 6:3
01:35 Foster's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 6:3
01:44 Foreman fires a left hand that Foster takes high on the shoulder. 6:3
01:56 Foreman drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:3
01:56 Foster is hurt! 10:3
02:06 Foster pins Foreman in the corner! 10:3
02:11 Foster can't score with short uppercut inside. Foreman got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:3
02:13 Foreman scores with a hard, snapping jab. 13:3
02:25 Both fighters are throwing but Foreman is scoring more than Foster. 16:5
02:29 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Foster's right eye. 16:5
02:38 Bob Foster doesn't have to look for Foreman this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:5
02:47 Foster is forced into his own corner... 16:5
02:52 Foreman lands a smashing hook! 21:5
02:52 Bob Foster is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 21:5
03:00 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 21:5
03:00 Foster holds his arms up in disgust as Foreman holds him around his waist. 21:5
03:00 Podgorski separates the two... 21:5
03:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now Podgorski jumps between them. 21:6
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foreman looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Cus D'Amato was in Foster's face between rounds and Bob Foster just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:06 Foster ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 0:3
0:34 Both fighters miss, now Foster follows up with a solid hook to the body of Foster! 0:6
0:47 George Foreman looks to work the body, but Foster covers up nicely. 0:6
0:50 Foster goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:8
0:59 Foster flicks a lead right to the head of George Foreman. 0:10
01:18 Foreman throws a flurry of punches but Foster either blocks or slips them. 0:10
01:20 Foster lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 0:13
01:35 George Foreman drops the right hand flush on Foster's chin! 4:13
01:35 Bob Foster is dazed and he is in trouble!! 4:13
01:54 Foreman shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Foster flush! 8:13
01:54 Bob Foster is suddenly in trouble! 8:13
02:11 Foreman throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:13
02:21 Foster slides into the corner... 8:13
02:26 Foreman works his way in and leans on Foster... 8:13
02:30 Podgorski moves in to break the clinch. 8:13
02:36 Foreman backs away and hitches up his trunks. 8:13
02:39 Foreman retreats into a neutral corner. 8:13
02:43 Foster tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:13
02:55 Foster does a great job of moving as Foreman tries to work inside. 8:13
02:57 Foster goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 8:16
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:17
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Foster received a pep talk from Leo Flynn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 George Foreman has Foster trapped! 0:0
0:13 Foreman is holding Bob Foster tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:17 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:27 Foreman lands a vicious uppercut! 5:0
0:27 That shot buckled Foster's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 5:0
0:32 Foster's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 5:0
0:44 George Foreman connects with a violent hook! 9:0
0:44 Foreman has Foster in trouble after that punch! 9:0
0:59 Foster smothers Foreman's attack as Foreman tries to get off some shots inside. 9:0
01:05 Foster scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:4
01:05 Foreman is suddenly in trouble! 9:4
01:19 Foster lands a crushing hook! 9:8
01:19 Foreman is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:8
01:28 Foster doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 9:10
01:47 Foreman lands a solid cross! 14:10
01:47 Foster is gasping for air!! 14:10
01:51 There appears to be increased swelling under Foster's right eye. 14:10
02:00 Foster cranks up the hook and connects to Foreman's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:14
02:00 Foreman is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 14:14
02:09 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 14:14
02:12 Foster retreats into the left corner. 14:14
02:17 Foreman just comes up short with the jab. 14:14
02:24 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, which will start to takes it's toll. 14:14
02:27 Foster fires a punch over the jab of Foreman and gets it in for points. 14:16
02:47 There's a hard shot off the top of Foster's head! 18:16
02:47 That punch has Foster staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 18:16
03:00 Foreman scores with a winging right! Foster's head snapped back violently with that punch! 22:16
03:00 That shot landed square and Foster felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 22:16
03:00 Foster is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 22:16
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 21:17
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Bob Foster got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Leo Flynn's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Foster is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Foster still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Foreman has Foster pinned! 0:0
0:09 Foster eats a jab from Foreman 2:0
0:18 Foster is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:21 Foreman tastes Bob Foster's jab 2:2
0:35 Foreman lands a crushing hook! 6:2
0:35 Foster was stunned by that blow! 6:2
0:39 There has to be something done about the swelling around Foster's right eye as it continues to worsen. 6:2
0:49 Foreman traps Foster's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Podgorski breaks it up. 6:2
0:53 Podgorski has to break the clinch. 6:2
01:03 Foster works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 6:2
01:18 Foster drives that short hook into Foreman's midsection! 6:6
01:18 Foreman is clutching his side! 6:6
01:36 Foster is clinching. Podgorski better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 6:6
01:45 Bob Foster uses his shoulder to force George Foreman out of the clinch. 6:6
01:54 Podgorski is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 6:6
02:07 Look out! That was a straight right by Foreman! 10:6
02:07 Foster looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 10:6
02:23 Foster misses with that punch. 10:6
02:36 Bob Foster whiffs with the jab. 10:6
02:51 Foreman has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 10:6
02:54 Foreman has Foster cornered! 10:6
02:59 Foreman fires and misses. 10:6
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 9:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Foster's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Foreman got some great advice from Emanuel Steward between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Foster's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Foster's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 George Foreman has Foster blocked in! 0:0
0:12 Foreman landed a sharp combination that rocked Foster back on his heels! 4:0
0:12 What a beautiful combination! Bob Foster might not survive this... 4:0
0:17 Foster's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 4:0
0:17 The swelling under Foster's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:0
0:21 Foster is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:0
0:29 Foreman patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Foster little room to move. 4:0
0:41 Foreman grabs Foster again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:0
0:50 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:0
0:59 It's a sweet uppercut by Foreman! He snapped Bob Foster's head straight back with that punch! 8:0
0:59 Foreman has Foster in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 8:0
01:08 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 8:0
01:13 Foreman just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:0
01:13 Foster appears shaken by those punches! 12:0
01:17 Foster's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 12:0
01:26 There's a straight right by George Foreman! 16:0
01:26 George Foreman has Bob Foster hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 16:0
01:40 George Foreman seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 16:0
01:43 Foreman feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Foster's jaw. 19:0
02:00 Foreman really buried that punch into Foster's ribs. 23:0
02:00 Bob Foster looks shaken! 23:0
02:04 Foster's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 23:0
02:11 Foster moves into a neutral corner. 23:0
02:15 Foreman just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Foster with a sharp combination! 27:0
02:15 Foster is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 27:0
02:29 Foreman feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 27:0
02:43 * Foreman drives home a brutal uppercut to Foster's head and down he goes!!! 27:0
02:45 Podgorski begins counting... 34:0
02:45 1... 34:0
02:46 2... 34:0
02:47 3... 34:0
02:48 Foster makes it to a knee at the count of 4 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 34:0
02:48 * Foster beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 34:0
02:48 Foster appears to be badly shaken, but Podgorski is going to allow the fight to go on. 34:0
02:48 Foster has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Foreman needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 34:0
02:52 * This should be stopped now, before Foster get's hurt!Podgorski needs to step in and he finally does. The fight has been stopped and Foreman gets the TKO victory!! 34:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:53 mark in Round 7 is...
George Foreman!
Score Cards
Richard Hopkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 9 9 10 58
Bob Foster 8 9 9 10 10 9 55
Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 9 10 10 59
Bob Foster 8 9 9 10 9 9 54
Nathan Palmer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 10 9 10 10 59
Bob Foster 8 9 9 10 9 9 54
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 30 30 30 27 29 30 176
Bob Foster 24 27 27 30 28 27 163
Statistics
Categories George Foreman Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 5.86 4.00
Hooks / Round 4.57 4.29
Crosses / Round 6.43 2.29
Combinations / Round 5.43 2.57
Uppercuts / Round 5.71 2.14
Punches Landed / Round 28.00 15.29
Punches Missed / Round 41.14 24.43
Punching Accuracy 40.5% 38.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 21 Foreman 4 and All Major Belts.
Support Bout
George Foreman vs Dariusz Michalczewski
Fight info: Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Kenny Bayless, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jose Juan Guerra (Mexico), Steve Weisfeld (United States) and Kazumasa Kuwata (Japan), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: George Foreman - Record: 14-1-1 (11) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 11-7-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:07 That jab from Foreman stopped Michalczewski in his tracks. 3:0
0:25 * Foreman just landed a short, clean cross that caught Michalczewski flush. Michalczewski dropped like he'd been shot. 3:0
0:28 Bayless points Foreman to a neutral corner and begins the count over Michalczewski... 9:0
0:28 1... 9:0
0:29 2... 9:0
0:30 3... 9:0
0:30 * Michalczewski is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 9:0
0:30 This bout will continue as Bayless signals to both men to fight. 9:0
0:30 Foreman has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 9:0
0:39 Michalczewski slides into a neutral corner... 9:0
0:43 The action is at ring center. 9:0
0:43 Foreman sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Michalczewski. 12:0
0:43 Foreman is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Michalczewski's condition and end the fight! 12:0
0:56 Michalczewski is protecting the body nicely as Foreman fails to score inside. 12:0
01:07 Foreman telegraphed that shot and Dariusz Michalczewski ducks under it easily. 12:0
01:18 Foreman 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. 12:0
01:34 Foreman looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 12:0
01:41 Foreman traps Dariusz Michalczewski in the corner! 12:0
01:45 Foreman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:0
01:56 Foreman tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 12:0
02:08 Foreman traps Dariusz Michalczewski's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Bayless breaks it up. 12:0
02:17 Referee Bayless separates the two... 12:0
02:22 Foreman feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 12:0
02:26 Foreman wings a big left hand at Michalczewski but the latter sidesteps the punch. 12:0
02:33 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 12:0
02:38 Michalczewski has Foreman cornered! 12:0
02:43 Foreman is trying to free his gloves from under Michalczewski's gloves. 12:0
02:47 * Michalczewski is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Bayless has seen enough as he issues a warning. 12:0
03:00 Foreman doesn't connect with the jab. 12:0
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 12:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Robert McCracken was really animated in Foreman's corner and Foreman was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Foreman lands a wicked uppercut! 4:0
0:12 That shot buckled Michalczewski's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:0
0:21 George Foreman punishes Michalczewski with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Michalczewski up. 7:0
0:32 Foreman has Michalczewski trapped! 7:0
0:32 Foreman connects with a stiff left jab. 10:0
0:41 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 10:0
0:50 Foreman ambles toward Michalczewski. 10:0
0:54 Foreman has Michalczewski blocked in! 10:0
0:59 Foreman connects with a violent combination! 14:0
0:59 Michalczewski was shaken by those blows! 14:0
01:09 Foreman scores with a classic left-right combination. 17:0
01:18 As high as Michalczewski is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Foreman takes advantage of it. 17:0
01:29 Foreman is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 17:0
01:36 Foreman shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Michalczewski flush! 21:0
01:36 And Michalczewski's in big trouble now! 21:0
01:41 Michalczewski seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 21:0
01:48 Michalczewski backs into the lower right corner. 21:0
01:52 Foreman lands a vicious uppercut! 25:0
01:52 That's the punch Foreman hoped to land! Michalczewski looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 25:0
02:03 Foreman seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 25:0
02:08 Michalczewski fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Foreman. He rocked him with that one. 25:3
02:28 Foreman fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 25:3
02:34 Michalczewski scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 25:7
02:34 Foreman is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 25:7
02:47 Foreman pins Michalczewski in the corner! 25:7
02:51 Dariusz Michalczewski takes a hard combination from Foreman 29:7
02:51 That's the shot George Foreman hoped to land! Michalczewski looks bad after that series of blows. 29:7
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 31:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Foreman got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Robert McCracken's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Michalczewski wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Foreman's defense. 0:0
0:20 Foreman drops in a solid cross just above Michalczewski's trunks. 3:0
0:33 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 3:0
0:37 Foreman misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:0
0:40 Michalczewski doubles up to the body. He got Foreman's attention with those shots. 3:3
0:53 Michalczewski throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 3:5
01:15 Michalczewski is either lucky or has radar. Foreman's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:5
01:22 Both men look to measure one another. 3:5
01:26 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Michalczewski. He had some steam on that punch. 3:8
01:40 Michalczewski gets the cross through George Foreman's guard. 3:10
01:54 Foreman can't score with short uppercut inside. Michalczewski got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:10
02:12 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 3:10
02:15 Foreman pumps the jab into the face of Michalczewski. 6:10
02:25 Michalczewski goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:12
02:41 Foreman tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Michalczewski blocks it. 6:12
02:48 Foreman takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:12
02:51 Foreman throws the hook and connects. 8:12
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:14 Look out! That was a straight right by Foreman! 4:0
0:14 Dariusz Michalczewski is staggered... 4:0
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:25 Foreman backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:29 And Foreman tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Dariusz Michalczewski! 4:5
0:29 Michalczewski has Foreman in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:5
0:40 Foreman moves into the upper left corner. 4:5
0:44 Michalczewski grabs Foreman. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:5
0:49 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:5
0:57 Foreman retreats into the left corner. 4:5
01:02 Michalczewski grabs Foreman's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Bayless has to force Michalczewski to let go. 4:5
01:11 Bayless has to break them apart. 4:5
01:24 * Michalczewski is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 4:5
01:26 Bayless moves into position over Michalczewski and begins the count 11:5
01:26 1... 11:5
01:27 2... 11:5
01:28 3... 11:5
01:29 4... 11:5
01:30 5... 11:5
01:31 6... 11:5
01:31 * Michalczewski is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Bayless moves in to wipe his gloves. 11:5
01:31 Michalczewski looks to have steadied himself and Bayless will allow the fight to continue... 11:5
01:31 Michalczewski suddenly looks very vulnerable. Foreman can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 11:5
01:40 Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 11:5
01:44 Foreman goes straight at Michalczewski, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 11:5
01:53 Foreman just landed a three punch combo! 15:5
01:53 Michalczewski is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 15:5
02:11 Foreman can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 15:5
02:26 * Michalczewski walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 15:5
02:29 Bayless stands over Michalczewski and starts the count... 21:5
02:29 1... 21:5
02:30 2... 21:5
02:30 * Michalczewski is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 21:5
02:30 Bayless waves the two fighters together. 21:5
02:30 Foreman stunned Michalczewski with that last shot and Foreman's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 21:5
02:44 Foreman misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 21:5
02:55 Foreman just comes up short with the cross. 21:5
03:00 Foreman has Michalczewski trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 21:5
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 23:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Jack Loew was extremely upbeat during the break with Dariusz Michalczewski providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:16 Quick knockdown - but George Foreman's corner immediately protests and Bayless agrees he was pushed down. Bayless brings them together to touch gloves and resume fighting. 0:0
0:21 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:25 Michalczewski is keeping away from the ropes. 0:0
0:25 Fighters are exchanging blows! Michalczewski scored more on that exchange. 2:3
0:25 Michalczewski knows he has Foreman hurt as he wades in swinging! 2:3
0:34 Foreman retreats into a neutral corner. 2:3
0:34 * Bayless is telling Michalczewski to quit holding and hitting. 2:6
0:43 Foreman is dazed as Michalczewski looks to put him away! 2:6
0:51 Dariusz Michalczewski has Foreman pinned! 2:6
0:56 Michalczewski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:6
01:03 Michalczewski fires a jab to the body 2:8
01:03 Michalczewski takes a long look at Foreman to see if he's playing possum. Michalczewski is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Foreman. 2:8
01:12 Foreman slides into the corner... 2:8
01:16 Michalczewski misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:8
01:22 Michalczewski hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Foreman. 2:10
01:22 Michalczewski appears to have Foreman out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Foreman looks ready to go, as Michalczewski closes in to try and end this fight. 2:10
01:31 Michalczewski lands consecutive blows to Foreman's midsection. 2:12
01:31 There's time for Michalczewski to finish Foreman if he can do it. 2:12
01:35 Dariusz Michalczewski appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 2:12
01:40 He scores with a glancing cross. 2:14
01:49 Michalczewski bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:16
01:58 A flurry of blows from Michalczewski lands to the body 2:18
02:11 Foreman scores with a nice right cross. 4:18
02:25 Michalczewski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Foreman. 4:18
02:39 Michalczewski smothers George Foreman's attack with a clinch! 4:18
02:51 Foreman pushes Michalczewski away. 4:18
02:56 Michalczewski takes a solid cross from Foreman. 7:18
03:00 Bayless motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 7:18
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foreman looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Michalczewski's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Foreman has Michalczewski trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 It's a sweet uppercut by Foreman! He snapped Michalczewski's head straight back with that punch! 5:0
0:11 Michalczewski is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:0
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 5:0
0:24 That hook from Foreman snapped Michalczewski's head back violently! 9:0
0:24 Foreman has Michalczewski hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:0
0:37 Foreman is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 9:0
0:44 Foreman throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Michalczewski. 12:0
0:44 Foreman wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Michalczewski away! 12:0
01:02 George Foreman lets his hands go inside, but Michalczewski protects his body well. 12:0
01:08 Michalczewski backs into a neutral corner. 12:0
01:17 Foreman looks to work the body, but Michalczewski covers up nicely. 12:0
01:28 Foreman misses with that punch. 12:0
01:34 Michalczewski retreats into the upper left corner. 12:0
01:39 Foreman dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Michalczewski back on his heels! 17:0
01:39 Michalczewski looks shaken! 17:0
01:52 OH! Foreman landed the big hook flush! 21:0
01:52 Michalczewski is gasping for air!! 21:0
02:02 Michalczewski moves into the left corner. 21:0
02:06 There's a straight right by Foreman! 26:0
02:06 Michalczewski is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 26:0
02:20 Foreman lands a hard uppercut! 30:0
02:20 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Michalczewski's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 30:0
02:25 * Michalczewski is seriously hurt!!Bayless pulls Foreman off of Michalczewski and he's stopping the fight!! George Foreman is the winner by TKO here in the 6th round! 30:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Dean Stone
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:26 mark in Round 6 is...
George Foreman!
Score Cards
Jose Juan Guerra Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 9 10 9 48
Dariusz Michalczewski 8 9 10 7 10 44
Steve Weisfeld Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 9 10 9 48
Dariusz Michalczewski 8 9 10 7 10 44
Kazumasa Kuwata Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 9 10 9 48
Dariusz Michalczewski 8 9 10 7 10 44
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 30 30 27 30 27 144
Dariusz Michalczewski 24 27 30 21 30 132
Statistics
Categories George Foreman Dariusz Michalczewski
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 6.50 3.00
Hooks / Round 5.33 3.33
Crosses / Round 5.83 3.67
Combinations / Round 4.33 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 6.17 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 28.17 17.00
Punches Missed / Round 66.33 17.67
Punching Accuracy 29.8% 49.0%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
George Foreman vs Dariusz Michalczewski
Fight info: Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Dean Stone, referee is Kenny Bayless, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jose Juan Guerra (Mexico), Steve Weisfeld (United States) and Kazumasa Kuwata (Japan), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: George Foreman - Record: 14-1-1 (11) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 11-7-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:07 That jab from Foreman stopped Michalczewski in his tracks. 3:0
0:25 * Foreman just landed a short, clean cross that caught Michalczewski flush. Michalczewski dropped like he'd been shot. 3:0
0:28 Bayless points Foreman to a neutral corner and begins the count over Michalczewski... 9:0
0:28 1... 9:0
0:29 2... 9:0
0:30 3... 9:0
0:30 * Michalczewski is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 9:0
0:30 This bout will continue as Bayless signals to both men to fight. 9:0
0:30 Foreman has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 9:0
0:39 Michalczewski slides into a neutral corner... 9:0
0:43 The action is at ring center. 9:0
0:43 Foreman sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Michalczewski. 12:0
0:43 Foreman is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Michalczewski's condition and end the fight! 12:0
0:56 Michalczewski is protecting the body nicely as Foreman fails to score inside. 12:0
01:07 Foreman telegraphed that shot and Dariusz Michalczewski ducks under it easily. 12:0
01:18 Foreman 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. 12:0
01:34 Foreman looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 12:0
01:41 Foreman traps Dariusz Michalczewski in the corner! 12:0
01:45 Foreman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 12:0
01:56 Foreman tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 12:0
02:08 Foreman traps Dariusz Michalczewski's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Bayless breaks it up. 12:0
02:17 Referee Bayless separates the two... 12:0
02:22 Foreman feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 12:0
02:26 Foreman wings a big left hand at Michalczewski but the latter sidesteps the punch. 12:0
02:33 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 12:0
02:38 Michalczewski has Foreman cornered! 12:0
02:43 Foreman is trying to free his gloves from under Michalczewski's gloves. 12:0
02:47 * Michalczewski is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Bayless has seen enough as he issues a warning. 12:0
03:00 Foreman doesn't connect with the jab. 12:0
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 12:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Robert McCracken was really animated in Foreman's corner and Foreman was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Foreman lands a wicked uppercut! 4:0
0:12 That shot buckled Michalczewski's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:0
0:21 George Foreman punishes Michalczewski with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Michalczewski up. 7:0
0:32 Foreman has Michalczewski trapped! 7:0
0:32 Foreman connects with a stiff left jab. 10:0
0:41 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 10:0
0:50 Foreman ambles toward Michalczewski. 10:0
0:54 Foreman has Michalczewski blocked in! 10:0
0:59 Foreman connects with a violent combination! 14:0
0:59 Michalczewski was shaken by those blows! 14:0
01:09 Foreman scores with a classic left-right combination. 17:0
01:18 As high as Michalczewski is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Foreman takes advantage of it. 17:0
01:29 Foreman is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 17:0
01:36 Foreman shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Michalczewski flush! 21:0
01:36 And Michalczewski's in big trouble now! 21:0
01:41 Michalczewski seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 21:0
01:48 Michalczewski backs into the lower right corner. 21:0
01:52 Foreman lands a vicious uppercut! 25:0
01:52 That's the punch Foreman hoped to land! Michalczewski looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 25:0
02:03 Foreman seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 25:0
02:08 Michalczewski fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Foreman. He rocked him with that one. 25:3
02:28 Foreman fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 25:3
02:34 Michalczewski scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 25:7
02:34 Foreman is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 25:7
02:47 Foreman pins Michalczewski in the corner! 25:7
02:51 Dariusz Michalczewski takes a hard combination from Foreman 29:7
02:51 That's the shot George Foreman hoped to land! Michalczewski looks bad after that series of blows. 29:7
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 31:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Foreman got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Robert McCracken's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Michalczewski wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Foreman's defense. 0:0
0:20 Foreman drops in a solid cross just above Michalczewski's trunks. 3:0
0:33 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 3:0
0:37 Foreman misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:0
0:40 Michalczewski doubles up to the body. He got Foreman's attention with those shots. 3:3
0:53 Michalczewski throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 3:5
01:15 Michalczewski is either lucky or has radar. Foreman's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:5
01:22 Both men look to measure one another. 3:5
01:26 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Michalczewski. He had some steam on that punch. 3:8
01:40 Michalczewski gets the cross through George Foreman's guard. 3:10
01:54 Foreman can't score with short uppercut inside. Michalczewski got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:10
02:12 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 3:10
02:15 Foreman pumps the jab into the face of Michalczewski. 6:10
02:25 Michalczewski goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:12
02:41 Foreman tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Michalczewski blocks it. 6:12
02:48 Foreman takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:12
02:51 Foreman throws the hook and connects. 8:12
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:14 Look out! That was a straight right by Foreman! 4:0
0:14 Dariusz Michalczewski is staggered... 4:0
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:25 Foreman backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:29 And Foreman tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Dariusz Michalczewski! 4:5
0:29 Michalczewski has Foreman in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:5
0:40 Foreman moves into the upper left corner. 4:5
0:44 Michalczewski grabs Foreman. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:5
0:49 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:5
0:57 Foreman retreats into the left corner. 4:5
01:02 Michalczewski grabs Foreman's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Bayless has to force Michalczewski to let go. 4:5
01:11 Bayless has to break them apart. 4:5
01:24 * Michalczewski is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 4:5
01:26 Bayless moves into position over Michalczewski and begins the count 11:5
01:26 1... 11:5
01:27 2... 11:5
01:28 3... 11:5
01:29 4... 11:5
01:30 5... 11:5
01:31 6... 11:5
01:31 * Michalczewski is very, very shaky as he gets to his feet. his eyes have a vacant stare to them as Bayless moves in to wipe his gloves. 11:5
01:31 Michalczewski looks to have steadied himself and Bayless will allow the fight to continue... 11:5
01:31 Michalczewski suddenly looks very vulnerable. Foreman can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 11:5
01:40 Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 11:5
01:44 Foreman goes straight at Michalczewski, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 11:5
01:53 Foreman just landed a three punch combo! 15:5
01:53 Michalczewski is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 15:5
02:11 Foreman can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 15:5
02:26 * Michalczewski walks into a cross and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 15:5
02:29 Bayless stands over Michalczewski and starts the count... 21:5
02:29 1... 21:5
02:30 2... 21:5
02:30 * Michalczewski is having a hard time keeping his feet under him as he pulls himself up off the canvas, 21:5
02:30 Bayless waves the two fighters together. 21:5
02:30 Foreman stunned Michalczewski with that last shot and Foreman's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 21:5
02:44 Foreman misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 21:5
02:55 Foreman just comes up short with the cross. 21:5
03:00 Foreman has Michalczewski trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 21:5
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 23:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Jack Loew was extremely upbeat during the break with Dariusz Michalczewski providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:16 Quick knockdown - but George Foreman's corner immediately protests and Bayless agrees he was pushed down. Bayless brings them together to touch gloves and resume fighting. 0:0
0:21 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:25 Michalczewski is keeping away from the ropes. 0:0
0:25 Fighters are exchanging blows! Michalczewski scored more on that exchange. 2:3
0:25 Michalczewski knows he has Foreman hurt as he wades in swinging! 2:3
0:34 Foreman retreats into a neutral corner. 2:3
0:34 * Bayless is telling Michalczewski to quit holding and hitting. 2:6
0:43 Foreman is dazed as Michalczewski looks to put him away! 2:6
0:51 Dariusz Michalczewski has Foreman pinned! 2:6
0:56 Michalczewski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:6
01:03 Michalczewski fires a jab to the body 2:8
01:03 Michalczewski takes a long look at Foreman to see if he's playing possum. Michalczewski is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Foreman. 2:8
01:12 Foreman slides into the corner... 2:8
01:16 Michalczewski misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:8
01:22 Michalczewski hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Foreman. 2:10
01:22 Michalczewski appears to have Foreman out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Foreman looks ready to go, as Michalczewski closes in to try and end this fight. 2:10
01:31 Michalczewski lands consecutive blows to Foreman's midsection. 2:12
01:31 There's time for Michalczewski to finish Foreman if he can do it. 2:12
01:35 Dariusz Michalczewski appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 2:12
01:40 He scores with a glancing cross. 2:14
01:49 Michalczewski bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:16
01:58 A flurry of blows from Michalczewski lands to the body 2:18
02:11 Foreman scores with a nice right cross. 4:18
02:25 Michalczewski lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Foreman. 4:18
02:39 Michalczewski smothers George Foreman's attack with a clinch! 4:18
02:51 Foreman pushes Michalczewski away. 4:18
02:56 Michalczewski takes a solid cross from Foreman. 7:18
03:00 Bayless motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 7:18
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foreman looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Michalczewski's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Foreman has Michalczewski trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 It's a sweet uppercut by Foreman! He snapped Michalczewski's head straight back with that punch! 5:0
0:11 Michalczewski is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:0
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 5:0
0:24 That hook from Foreman snapped Michalczewski's head back violently! 9:0
0:24 Foreman has Michalczewski hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:0
0:37 Foreman is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 9:0
0:44 Foreman throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Michalczewski. 12:0
0:44 Foreman wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Michalczewski away! 12:0
01:02 George Foreman lets his hands go inside, but Michalczewski protects his body well. 12:0
01:08 Michalczewski backs into a neutral corner. 12:0
01:17 Foreman looks to work the body, but Michalczewski covers up nicely. 12:0
01:28 Foreman misses with that punch. 12:0
01:34 Michalczewski retreats into the upper left corner. 12:0
01:39 Foreman dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Michalczewski back on his heels! 17:0
01:39 Michalczewski looks shaken! 17:0
01:52 OH! Foreman landed the big hook flush! 21:0
01:52 Michalczewski is gasping for air!! 21:0
02:02 Michalczewski moves into the left corner. 21:0
02:06 There's a straight right by Foreman! 26:0
02:06 Michalczewski is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 26:0
02:20 Foreman lands a hard uppercut! 30:0
02:20 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Michalczewski's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 30:0
02:25 * Michalczewski is seriously hurt!!Bayless pulls Foreman off of Michalczewski and he's stopping the fight!! George Foreman is the winner by TKO here in the 6th round! 30:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Dean Stone
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:26 mark in Round 6 is...
George Foreman!
Score Cards
Jose Juan Guerra Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 9 10 9 48
Dariusz Michalczewski 8 9 10 7 10 44
Steve Weisfeld Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 9 10 9 48
Dariusz Michalczewski 8 9 10 7 10 44
Kazumasa Kuwata Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 10 10 9 10 9 48
Dariusz Michalczewski 8 9 10 7 10 44
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
George Foreman 30 30 27 30 27 144
Dariusz Michalczewski 24 27 30 21 30 132
Statistics
Categories George Foreman Dariusz Michalczewski
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 6.50 3.00
Hooks / Round 5.33 3.33
Crosses / Round 5.83 3.67
Combinations / Round 4.33 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 6.17 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 28.17 17.00
Punches Missed / Round 66.33 17.67
Punching Accuracy 29.8% 49.0%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 21 Foreman 4 and All Major Belts.
Co-Feature
Ezzard Charles vs Bernard Hopkins
Fight info: DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, MI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Danny Schiavone, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hector Primerano (Argentina), Alfred Buqwana (South Africa) and Arthur Lurie (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 16-1-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 12-7-1 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Oscar Suarez - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
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
0:10 Charles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Hopkins on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:24 Charles lands a solid uppercut! 6:0
0:24 Charles just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:0
0:38 Charles is moving around the ring nicely. 6:0
0:56 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:0
01:03 Charles's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:0
01:17 Hopkins just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:0
01:19 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ezzard Charles digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Bernard Hopkins. 10:0
01:29 Charles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 12:0
01:40 As high as Bernard Hopkins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Charles takes advantage of it. 12:0
01:48 Hopkins fires and misses. 12:0
01:55 Both men look to measure one another. 12:0
02:15 Both fighters take a half-step back. 12:0
02:33 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 12:0
02:48 Charles fires a left hand that Hopkins takes high on the shoulder. 12:0
02:57 Hopkins said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 12:0
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 14:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Enzo Calzaghe not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hopkins. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Hopkins does a great job of moving as Charles tries to work inside. 0:0
0:25 Charles misses with that punch. 0:0
0:36 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:50 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 0:0
0:57 Charles scores with a quick hook to the head of Hopkins after Hopkins missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
01:11 The fighters are tied up. Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
01:20 Hopkins works his way free! 2:0
01:36 Charles scores with a nice right cross. 4:0
01:53 Charles is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
01:57 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
02:05 Ezzard Charles voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:0
02:14 Charles lands a vicious uppercut! 8:0
02:14 Hopkins's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:0
02:26 Charles is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 10:0
02:42 Hopkins fires a lead right that Charles manages to avoid. 10:0
02:53 Both men look to measure one another. 10:0
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 11:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Charles wings a big left hand at Hopkins but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:22 Hopkins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:30 Bernard Hopkins is clinching... 0:0
0:34 Hopkins and Charles each take a step back. 0:0
0:44 Ezzard Charles moves to the center of the Ring taunting Hopkins with his hands by his sides. 0:0
0:56 Charles just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:58 Charles tastes Hopkins's jab 0:2
01:16 Charles lands a hard uppercut! 4:2
01:16 Bernard Hopkins is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
01:26 * Charles continues to hammer away as he holds Hopkins and Schiavone has seen enough as he issues a warning. 8:2
01:49 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 8:2
02:06 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:2
02:09 Charles scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Hopkins. 11:2
02:18 Hopkins slides into a neutral corner... 11:2
02:23 Charles misses wildly with the Hook. 11:2
02:30 Both men look to measure one another. 11:2
02:47 Charles just can't find the range with that jab. 11:2
03:00 Hopkins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:2
03:00 Schiavone motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 12:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:25 Charles holds his arms up in disgust as Hopkins holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:29 Schiavone separates the two... 0:0
0:29 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:37 Charles has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 3:0
0:46 Charles feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Hopkins's chin. 5:0
01:09 Charles wraps up Hopkins. 5:0
01:14 Charles uses his shoulder to force Hopkins out of the clinch. 5:0
01:22 The cross scores for Charles. He needs to throw that punch more often. 7:0
01:38 Charles is circling his opponent. 7:0
01:42 Charles scores with a hook to the side of the head. 9:0
01:59 Hopkins is holding Charles tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 9:0
02:03 Schiavone separates them. 9:0
02:08 Hopkins's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:0
02:16 Charles throws the hook and connects. 11:0
02:31 Ezzard Charles scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 13:0
02:45 He just comes up short with the uppercut. 13:0
02:55 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 13:0
02:55 Charles and Hopkins are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Charles having the edge. 16:2
02:59 There's puffiness around Hopkins's left eye. 16:2
03:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Schiavone jumps between them. 17:1
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Enzo Calzaghe was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Bernard Hopkins slides into the corner... 0:0
0:12 Charles whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:22 Hopkins eats a jab from Charles 2:0
0:31 Hopkins retreats into the lower corner. 2:0
0:36 And Hopkins tastes the power of a huge combination from Charles! 6:0
0:36 Hopkins looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 6:0
0:58 Both men look to measure one another. 6:0
01:07 Hopkins smothers Charles's attack with a clinch! 6:0
01:11 Hopkins pushes Charles away. 6:0
01:16 Hopkins's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 6:0
01:24 Ezzard Charles is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Hopkins. 6:0
01:30 Hopkins steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
01:38 Schiavone yells at the fighters to separate but Hopkins and Charles are a tangle of arms. 6:0
01:47 Schiavone steps in and breaks it up. 6:0
01:55 Charles traps Hopkins in the corner! 6:0
02:00 Charles wraps up Bernard Hopkins... Neither fighter will break... 6:0
02:04 Schiavone separates the two... 6:0
02:09 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 6:0
02:18 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 6:0
02:24 Charles lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:0
02:29 Hopkins's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 8:0
02:45 Hopkins usues his legs to avoid Charles's punches. 8:0
02:52 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
02:55 Charles lands a jab to the midsection 10:0
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:0
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Schiavone motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:14 Bernard Hopkins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:21 Charles got some great advice from Enzo Calzaghe between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:26 Hopkins fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:28 Charles gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Hopkins with an uppercut. 2:0
0:33 Hopkins's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 2:0
0:46 Charles grabs Hopkins. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:55 Schiavone breaks them up... 2:0
01:01 Hopkins takes a cross to the head from Charles. 4:0
01:18 Hopkins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
01:24 Hopkins pushes Charles away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:0
01:31 Charles throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hopkins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:0
01:38 Schiavone is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 4:0
01:42 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:0
01:51 Hopkins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 4:0
02:03 Bernard Hopkins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 4:0
02:15 Charles's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:0
02:20 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 4:0
02:46 Charles lands a wicked cross! 8:0
02:46 Charles sent Bernard Hopkins reeling with that punch! 8:0
03:00 Hopkins retreats into a neutral corner. 8:0
03:00 The Referee has to get between Charles and Hopkins as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 9:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Enzo Calzaghe said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Charles has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:15 Hopkins fires and misses. 0:0
0:28 Charles pins Hopkins in the corner! 0:0
0:32 Charles misses with that cross. 0:0
0:40 Schiavone is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:0
01:00 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 0:0
01:07 Oh!!! Hopkins unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:4
01:07 Charles appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
01:23 Hopkins is protecting the body nicely as Charles fails to score inside. 0:4
01:40 Charles is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Hopkins to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 0:4
01:45 Charles moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:4
01:58 Ezzard Charles telegraphed that shot and Hopkins ducks under it easily. 2:4
02:00 Hopkins finds a home for that debilitating hook. 2:7
02:10 Charles lands the lead cross. 4:7
02:30 Charles is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:7
02:41 Charles's jab is fast and accurate. 6:7
02:54 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:7
02:59 Hopkins lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 6:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 7. 7:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hopkins still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Ezzard Charles snaps Bernard Hopkins's head back with a jolting uppercut. 3:0
0:18 Hopkins flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 3:2
0:39 Bernard Hopkins traps Charles in the corner! 3:2
0:44 Hopkins swings...and misses. 3:2
0:46 There's some nice hand speed. Charles fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 5:2
01:08 Charles scores with consecutive blows to the body of Hopkins. 7:2
01:12 The swelling around Hopkins's left eye is worsening. 7:2
01:18 Ezzard Charles slides into his own corner... 7:2
01:18 Hopkins moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 7:4
01:35 Hopkins's misses as Ezzard Charles backpedals away. 7:4
01:38 Ezzard Charles scores with the jab. 9:4
02:02 You would think Charles had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Hopkins looked trying to score there! 9:4
02:13 Hopkins is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 9:4
02:26 Charles cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hopkins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:4
02:36 Hopkins has Ezzard Charles cornered! 9:4
02:41 Hopkins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:4
02:43 Charles lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 11:4
02:57 Hopkins is blocked in his own corner... 11:4
03:00 Charles tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:4
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:4
03:00 Round 8 ends with the sound of the bell. 11:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Ezzard Charles received a pep talk from Enzo Calzaghe before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Bernard Hopkins's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Hopkins has Ezzard Charles trapped! 0:0
0:13 Hopkins misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:32 Hopkins fires a volley of punches but Charles was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:38 Charles and Hopkins lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:0
0:46 Ezzard Charles works free! He backs to ring center, with Hopkins following. 0:0
0:56 Charles drives a brutal left hook home just above Hopkins's trunks. 3:0
01:00 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 3:0
01:05 Charles has Bernard Hopkins blocked in! 3:0
01:05 Charles throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Hopkins's jaw. 5:0
01:18 Hopkins is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 5:0
01:27 Charles circles around the ring. 5:0
01:32 Charles scores with a quick one-two to Hopkins's midsection 7:0
01:45 Hopkins ties up Charles... 7:0
01:54 Bernard Hopkins finally lets go of Charles. 7:0
01:59 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:0
02:06 Hopkins looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 7:0
02:13 Charles has Bernard Hopkins pinned! 7:0
02:13 There's the uppercut from Charles. That opening has been there all fight for him. 9:0
02:27 Hopkins pins Charles's arms. Now they move apart. 9:0
02:32 Referee Schiavone steps in to break it up. 9:0
02:37 The action slows for the moment. 9:0
02:44 Hopkins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:0
02:46 Charles continues to pop the jab 11:0
02:51 Hopkins's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:0
03:00 Hopkins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:0
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:0
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 9. 12:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Enzo Calzaghe's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Hopkins's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:10 Charles gets his head on the chest of Hopkins as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:0
0:15 Hopkins is starting to suck wind... 2:0
0:19 Oscar Suarez felt Bernard Hopkins lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 2:0
0:21 Charles fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 4:0
0:30 Charles is trapped in the corner... 4:0
0:34 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:37 Charles gets off a jab to the solar plexus 6:0
0:46 The uppercut just landed by Charles is a nice weapon on the inside. 8:0
0:51 The swelling around Hopkins's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:0
01:00 Hopkins just comes up short with the cross. 8:0
01:02 Charles connects with a cross to Hopkins's body. 10:0
01:21 Charles leaves the jab just short. 10:0
01:28 Hopkins has Charles trapped in the right neutral corner... 10:0
01:32 Hopkins throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 10:0
01:34 Charles bangs a right cross off the face of Hopkins. 12:0
01:47 Some good body work by Charles but not much on those punches. 14:0
01:52 Hopkins's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 14:0
01:56 Hopkins goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 14:2
02:05 Charles doesn't have to look for Hopkins this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:2
02:14 Charles lands a strong cross! 19:2
02:14 That blow connected solidly to the head of Hopkins and he is stunned! 19:2
02:18 Hopkins's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 19:2
02:22 Hopkins moves into the near right corner. 19:2
02:27 Hopkins usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ezzard Charles tries vainly to score. 19:2
02:38 Charles fires and misses. 19:2
02:50 Charles isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Hopkins fits. 19:2
02:54 Both fighters are throwing but Charles is scoring more than Hopkins. 22:4
02:54 Charles appears to have Hopkins out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Hopkins looks ready to go, as Charles closes in to try and end this fight. 22:4
03:00 He throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 22:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 10 comes to an end. 23:5
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Charles and Hopkins leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins gets in a short cross to the body. 0:2
0:17 Enzo Calzaghe seemed to pump up Charles between rounds. 0:2
0:22 Hopkins misses with that hook. 0:2
0:29 That was a violent straight right by Charles! 5:2
0:29 Hopkins is hurt! 5:2
0:40 Charles connects with a left-right combo. 7:2
0:45 It seems every shot Hopkins takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 7:2
0:50 Ezzard Charles moves into a neutral corner. 7:2
0:54 Bernard Hopkins doesn't connect with the cross. 7:2
01:01 Charles lands a smashing cross! 12:2
01:01 Hopkins is reeling.. 12:2
01:11 Hopkins pins Charles in the corner! 12:2
01:11 * Schiavone is telling Hopkins to quit holding and hitting. 12:5
01:37 Hopkins tries a hook but Charles blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 14:5
01:47 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:5
01:51 Charles backs into the near corner. 14:5
01:55 Hopkins traps Charles's gloves under his arms, forcing Schiavone to break them up. 14:5
02:00 Charles pushes Hopkins away. 14:5
02:09 Bernard Hopkins lands a hard hook! 14:9
02:09 That blast sent Charles reeling into the ropes! 14:9
02:27 Bernard Hopkins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 14:9
02:32 Charles rips a hook to the head. 16:9
02:37 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 16:9
02:45 Hopkins backs into a neutral corner. 16:9
02:45 Charles plants a cross on Hopkins's rib cage. 18:9
02:58 Charles shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hopkins flush! 22:9
02:58 Hopkins looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 22:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Schiavone to step in and break it up. 23:9
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Hopkins is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:06 Hopkins takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
0:20 Hopkins can't score with short uppercut inside. Charles got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
0:27 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
0:36 Hopkins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:38 Charles shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
0:59 Hopkins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
01:01 Charles drills Hopkins with a left and right and another left. 6:0
01:20 Hopkins is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Charles. 6:0
01:26 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:0
01:34 Bernard Hopkins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:0
01:36 A cross lands for Charles. Hopkins didn't see that one coming. 8:0
01:41 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hopkins's left eye as it continues to worsen. 8:0
01:54 Hopkins tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 8:2
02:08 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:2
02:22 Hopkins retreats into the right corner. 10:2
02:22 A perfect right cross from Charles stops Hopkins dead in his tracks! 13:2
02:35 Hopkins is forced into his own corner... 13:2
02:35 Charles throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 15:2
02:55 Charles has his arms wrapped around Hopkins... Now they separate. 15:2
03:00 Hopkins tries to get free... Here comes Schiavone to break them up... 15:2
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:2
03:00 Hopkins shows Charles his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 15:3
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:07 Enzo Calzaghe was really animated in Charles's corner and Charles was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Bernard Hopkins's corner gave his swelling priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of preventing it from worsening. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins fires a shot, but it glances off Charles's shoulder. 0:0
0:14 Charles has to start putting his punches together. There it is! He gets off a nice series of blows that rattle Hopkins. 3:0
0:28 Charles looks like he could go ten more rounds. 3:0
0:36 The action is back at ring center. 3:0
0:40 Bernard Hopkins looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 3:0
0:43 A flurry of blows from Charles lands to the body 5:0
0:53 Hopkins has Charles trapped in the near neutral corner... 5:0
0:57 Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 5:0
0:59 Charles flicks a lead right to the head of Hopkins. 7:0
01:04 Hopkins seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 7:0
01:08 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 7:0
01:13 Hopkins suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 7:0
01:15 Charles goes downstairs with the hook. 9:0
01:33 Hopkins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Charles. 9:0
01:36 Hopkins eats a short cross from Charles amd backs away. 11:0
01:48 Bernard Hopkins retreats into a neutral corner. 11:0
01:53 Charles clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 11:0
01:57 Schiavone has to break them apart. 11:0
02:03 Hopkins is trapped in his own corner... 11:0
02:03 Charles's jab connects to Hopkins's head 13:0
02:12 Hopkins pins Charles in the corner! 13:0
02:12 The fighters are tangled up inside. Hopkins has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 13:2
02:26 Hopkins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:6
02:26 Charles is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:6
02:39 Ezzard Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:6
02:42 Charles has Hopkins cornered! 13:6
02:42 Ezzard Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 15:6
02:47 Hopkins's left eye continues to swell and soon his vision will be completely obscured from that side. Don't be surprised if a punch he doesn't see ends the night for him. 15:6
02:57 Charles clamps Hopkins's arms to his side and holds on until Schiavone breaks the hold. 15:6
03:00 Schiavone moves them apart. 15:6
03:00 Round 13 finishes with the sound of the bell. 14:7
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in excellent shape as Round 14 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Oscar Suarez was in Hopkins's face between rounds and Hopkins just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Hopkins has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:07 Charles unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Hopkins's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 2:0
0:15 Charles looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 2:0
0:30 There's a wicked right by Charles. He had some steam on that punch. 5:0
0:47 Hopkins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:0
0:53 Hopkins ducks into an uppercut from Charles. 7:0
0:58 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye is becoming hideous, it has got to be a major detriment to him at this point. 7:0
01:16 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Hopkins. 7:0
01:18 Charles's finds a home on Hopkins's jaw. 9:0
01:35 Hopkins fires and misses. 9:0
01:46 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:0
02:00 Charles picks off the uppercut by Hopkins. 9:0
02:03 Charles gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Hopkins. His corner has been screaming for that. 12:0
02:19 Hopkins is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Charles can't throw punches, I guess. 12:0
02:24 Schiavone has to break the clinch. 12:0
02:28 Charles wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 14:0
02:33 Hopkins's badly swollen left eye continues to be a factor in this fight, but now the concern has to be whether or not the swelling is going to lead to a stoppage. 14:0
02:42 Hopkins is off target with that hook. 14:0
02:45 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Charles can land a solid one. 16:0
03:00 Hopkins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Charles ducks under it. 16:0
03:00 Ezzard Charles appears to have this fight under control. 16:0
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 17:0
Round 15
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 Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins's cutman worked his magic on Hopkins's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:08 Charles backs into the near corner. 0:0
0:08 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Hopkins who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:18 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Hopkins blasts home a hook. 0:4
0:31 Charles finds a home for his jab, keeping Hopkins at bay. 2:4
0:41 Both men go at it at ring center, with Hopkins having the upper hand. 4:7
0:45 Hopkins's left eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 4:7
0:54 Hopkins retreats into the near right corner. 4:7
0:59 Charles slips out of a corner, as Hopkins attempts to trap him. 4:7
01:10 The action slows for the moment. 4:7
01:18 Hopkins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Charles. 4:7
01:23 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:7
01:27 The fighters are at ring center... 4:7
01:32 Charles is either lucky or has radar. Hopkins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:7
01:34 Charles scores with a glancing cross. 6:7
01:49 Hopkins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 6:7
01:51 Charles is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:7
02:05 Charles grabs and holds Hopkins... 8:7
02:10 Schiavone pries them apart. 8:7
02:15 Both men look to measure one another. 8:7
02:23 Charles grabs Hopkins's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Schiavone has to force Charles to let go. 8:7
02:28 Schiavone has to separate the two... 8:7
02:33 Hopkins is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 8:7
02:40 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Ezzard Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 8:7
02:46 Charles slides into a neutral corner... 8:7
02:51 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:7
02:53 Hopkins takes a right to the body. 10:7
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 10:7
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Mark Beiro is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Hector Primerano, Argentina scores the bout 149 to 136
Alfred Buqwana, South Africa scores the bout 149 to 138
Arthur Lurie, United States scores the bout 150 to 137
The winner and still WBC, WBO light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision is Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
Hector Primerano Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 149
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 136
Alfred Buqwana Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 149
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 138
Arthur Lurie Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 150
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 137
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 30 30 28 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 448
Bernard Hopkins 27 27 29 27 27 27 29 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 29 411
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Bernard Hopkins
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.00 1.27
Hooks / Round 7.13 1.33
Crosses / Round 5.67 1.47
Combinations / Round 6.07 0.87
Uppercuts / Round 6.40 1.47
Punches Landed / Round 32.27 6.40
Punches Missed / Round 44.20 81.73
Punching Accuracy 42.2% 7.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 13 / 13 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Ezzard Charles vs Bernard Hopkins
Fight info: DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, MI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Danny Schiavone, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hector Primerano (Argentina), Alfred Buqwana (South Africa) and Arthur Lurie (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 16-1-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
In the blue corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 12-7-1 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Oscar Suarez - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
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
0:10 Charles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Hopkins on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:24 Charles lands a solid uppercut! 6:0
0:24 Charles just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:0
0:38 Charles is moving around the ring nicely. 6:0
0:56 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:0
01:03 Charles's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 8:0
01:17 Hopkins just misses with a huge shot as Charles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:0
01:19 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ezzard Charles digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Bernard Hopkins. 10:0
01:29 Charles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 12:0
01:40 As high as Bernard Hopkins is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Charles takes advantage of it. 12:0
01:48 Hopkins fires and misses. 12:0
01:55 Both men look to measure one another. 12:0
02:15 Both fighters take a half-step back. 12:0
02:33 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 12:0
02:48 Charles fires a left hand that Hopkins takes high on the shoulder. 12:0
02:57 Hopkins said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 12:0
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 14:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Enzo Calzaghe not only gave Charles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hopkins. Now it's up to Charles to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Hopkins does a great job of moving as Charles tries to work inside. 0:0
0:25 Charles misses with that punch. 0:0
0:36 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:50 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 0:0
0:57 Charles scores with a quick hook to the head of Hopkins after Hopkins missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
01:11 The fighters are tied up. Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
01:20 Hopkins works his way free! 2:0
01:36 Charles scores with a nice right cross. 4:0
01:53 Charles is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
01:57 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
02:05 Ezzard Charles voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:0
02:14 Charles lands a vicious uppercut! 8:0
02:14 Hopkins's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:0
02:26 Charles is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 10:0
02:42 Hopkins fires a lead right that Charles manages to avoid. 10:0
02:53 Both men look to measure one another. 10:0
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 11:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Charles wings a big left hand at Hopkins but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:22 Hopkins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:30 Bernard Hopkins is clinching... 0:0
0:34 Hopkins and Charles each take a step back. 0:0
0:44 Ezzard Charles moves to the center of the Ring taunting Hopkins with his hands by his sides. 0:0
0:56 Charles just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:58 Charles tastes Hopkins's jab 0:2
01:16 Charles lands a hard uppercut! 4:2
01:16 Bernard Hopkins is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
01:26 * Charles continues to hammer away as he holds Hopkins and Schiavone has seen enough as he issues a warning. 8:2
01:49 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 8:2
02:06 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:2
02:09 Charles scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Hopkins. 11:2
02:18 Hopkins slides into a neutral corner... 11:2
02:23 Charles misses wildly with the Hook. 11:2
02:30 Both men look to measure one another. 11:2
02:47 Charles just can't find the range with that jab. 11:2
03:00 Hopkins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:2
03:00 Schiavone motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 12:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:25 Charles holds his arms up in disgust as Hopkins holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:29 Schiavone separates the two... 0:0
0:29 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:37 Charles has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 3:0
0:46 Charles feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Hopkins's chin. 5:0
01:09 Charles wraps up Hopkins. 5:0
01:14 Charles uses his shoulder to force Hopkins out of the clinch. 5:0
01:22 The cross scores for Charles. He needs to throw that punch more often. 7:0
01:38 Charles is circling his opponent. 7:0
01:42 Charles scores with a hook to the side of the head. 9:0
01:59 Hopkins is holding Charles tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 9:0
02:03 Schiavone separates them. 9:0
02:08 Hopkins's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:0
02:16 Charles throws the hook and connects. 11:0
02:31 Ezzard Charles scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 13:0
02:45 He just comes up short with the uppercut. 13:0
02:55 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 13:0
02:55 Charles and Hopkins are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Charles having the edge. 16:2
02:59 There's puffiness around Hopkins's left eye. 16:2
03:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Schiavone jumps between them. 17:1
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Enzo Calzaghe was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Bernard Hopkins slides into the corner... 0:0
0:12 Charles whiffs with the uppercut. 0:0
0:22 Hopkins eats a jab from Charles 2:0
0:31 Hopkins retreats into the lower corner. 2:0
0:36 And Hopkins tastes the power of a huge combination from Charles! 6:0
0:36 Hopkins looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 6:0
0:58 Both men look to measure one another. 6:0
01:07 Hopkins smothers Charles's attack with a clinch! 6:0
01:11 Hopkins pushes Charles away. 6:0
01:16 Hopkins's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 6:0
01:24 Ezzard Charles is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Hopkins. 6:0
01:30 Hopkins steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
01:38 Schiavone yells at the fighters to separate but Hopkins and Charles are a tangle of arms. 6:0
01:47 Schiavone steps in and breaks it up. 6:0
01:55 Charles traps Hopkins in the corner! 6:0
02:00 Charles wraps up Bernard Hopkins... Neither fighter will break... 6:0
02:04 Schiavone separates the two... 6:0
02:09 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 6:0
02:18 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 6:0
02:24 Charles lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:0
02:29 Hopkins's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 8:0
02:45 Hopkins usues his legs to avoid Charles's punches. 8:0
02:52 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:0
02:55 Charles lands a jab to the midsection 10:0
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:0
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Schiavone motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:14 Bernard Hopkins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:21 Charles got some great advice from Enzo Calzaghe between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:26 Hopkins fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:28 Charles gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Hopkins with an uppercut. 2:0
0:33 Hopkins's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 2:0
0:46 Charles grabs Hopkins. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:55 Schiavone breaks them up... 2:0
01:01 Hopkins takes a cross to the head from Charles. 4:0
01:18 Hopkins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:0
01:24 Hopkins pushes Charles away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:0
01:31 Charles throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hopkins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:0
01:38 Schiavone is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 4:0
01:42 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:0
01:51 Hopkins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 4:0
02:03 Bernard Hopkins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 4:0
02:15 Charles's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:0
02:20 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 4:0
02:46 Charles lands a wicked cross! 8:0
02:46 Charles sent Bernard Hopkins reeling with that punch! 8:0
03:00 Hopkins retreats into a neutral corner. 8:0
03:00 The Referee has to get between Charles and Hopkins as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 9:0
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Enzo Calzaghe said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Charles has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:15 Hopkins fires and misses. 0:0
0:28 Charles pins Hopkins in the corner! 0:0
0:32 Charles misses with that cross. 0:0
0:40 Schiavone is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 0:0
01:00 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 0:0
01:07 Oh!!! Hopkins unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:4
01:07 Charles appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
01:23 Hopkins is protecting the body nicely as Charles fails to score inside. 0:4
01:40 Charles is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Hopkins to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 0:4
01:45 Charles moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:4
01:58 Ezzard Charles telegraphed that shot and Hopkins ducks under it easily. 2:4
02:00 Hopkins finds a home for that debilitating hook. 2:7
02:10 Charles lands the lead cross. 4:7
02:30 Charles is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:7
02:41 Charles's jab is fast and accurate. 6:7
02:54 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:7
02:59 Hopkins lets his hands go inside, but Charles protects his body well. 6:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 7. 7:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hopkins still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Ezzard Charles snaps Bernard Hopkins's head back with a jolting uppercut. 3:0
0:18 Hopkins flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 3:2
0:39 Bernard Hopkins traps Charles in the corner! 3:2
0:44 Hopkins swings...and misses. 3:2
0:46 There's some nice hand speed. Charles fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 5:2
01:08 Charles scores with consecutive blows to the body of Hopkins. 7:2
01:12 The swelling around Hopkins's left eye is worsening. 7:2
01:18 Ezzard Charles slides into his own corner... 7:2
01:18 Hopkins moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 7:4
01:35 Hopkins's misses as Ezzard Charles backpedals away. 7:4
01:38 Ezzard Charles scores with the jab. 9:4
02:02 You would think Charles had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Hopkins looked trying to score there! 9:4
02:13 Hopkins is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 9:4
02:26 Charles cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hopkins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:4
02:36 Hopkins has Ezzard Charles cornered! 9:4
02:41 Hopkins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:4
02:43 Charles lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 11:4
02:57 Hopkins is blocked in his own corner... 11:4
03:00 Charles tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:4
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:4
03:00 Round 8 ends with the sound of the bell. 11:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Ezzard Charles received a pep talk from Enzo Calzaghe before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Bernard Hopkins's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Hopkins has Ezzard Charles trapped! 0:0
0:13 Hopkins misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:32 Hopkins fires a volley of punches but Charles was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:38 Charles and Hopkins lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:0
0:46 Ezzard Charles works free! He backs to ring center, with Hopkins following. 0:0
0:56 Charles drives a brutal left hook home just above Hopkins's trunks. 3:0
01:00 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 3:0
01:05 Charles has Bernard Hopkins blocked in! 3:0
01:05 Charles throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Hopkins's jaw. 5:0
01:18 Hopkins is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 5:0
01:27 Charles circles around the ring. 5:0
01:32 Charles scores with a quick one-two to Hopkins's midsection 7:0
01:45 Hopkins ties up Charles... 7:0
01:54 Bernard Hopkins finally lets go of Charles. 7:0
01:59 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:0
02:06 Hopkins looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 7:0
02:13 Charles has Bernard Hopkins pinned! 7:0
02:13 There's the uppercut from Charles. That opening has been there all fight for him. 9:0
02:27 Hopkins pins Charles's arms. Now they move apart. 9:0
02:32 Referee Schiavone steps in to break it up. 9:0
02:37 The action slows for the moment. 9:0
02:44 Hopkins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:0
02:46 Charles continues to pop the jab 11:0
02:51 Hopkins's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 11:0
03:00 Hopkins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:0
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:0
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 9. 12:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 10. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Enzo Calzaghe's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Hopkins's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:10 Charles gets his head on the chest of Hopkins as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:0
0:15 Hopkins is starting to suck wind... 2:0
0:19 Oscar Suarez felt Bernard Hopkins lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 2:0
0:21 Charles fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 4:0
0:30 Charles is trapped in the corner... 4:0
0:34 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:37 Charles gets off a jab to the solar plexus 6:0
0:46 The uppercut just landed by Charles is a nice weapon on the inside. 8:0
0:51 The swelling around Hopkins's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:0
01:00 Hopkins just comes up short with the cross. 8:0
01:02 Charles connects with a cross to Hopkins's body. 10:0
01:21 Charles leaves the jab just short. 10:0
01:28 Hopkins has Charles trapped in the right neutral corner... 10:0
01:32 Hopkins throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 10:0
01:34 Charles bangs a right cross off the face of Hopkins. 12:0
01:47 Some good body work by Charles but not much on those punches. 14:0
01:52 Hopkins's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 14:0
01:56 Hopkins goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 14:2
02:05 Charles doesn't have to look for Hopkins this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:2
02:14 Charles lands a strong cross! 19:2
02:14 That blow connected solidly to the head of Hopkins and he is stunned! 19:2
02:18 Hopkins's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 19:2
02:22 Hopkins moves into the near right corner. 19:2
02:27 Hopkins usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ezzard Charles tries vainly to score. 19:2
02:38 Charles fires and misses. 19:2
02:50 Charles isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Hopkins fits. 19:2
02:54 Both fighters are throwing but Charles is scoring more than Hopkins. 22:4
02:54 Charles appears to have Hopkins out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Hopkins looks ready to go, as Charles closes in to try and end this fight. 22:4
03:00 He throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 22:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 10 comes to an end. 23:5
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Charles and Hopkins leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins gets in a short cross to the body. 0:2
0:17 Enzo Calzaghe seemed to pump up Charles between rounds. 0:2
0:22 Hopkins misses with that hook. 0:2
0:29 That was a violent straight right by Charles! 5:2
0:29 Hopkins is hurt! 5:2
0:40 Charles connects with a left-right combo. 7:2
0:45 It seems every shot Hopkins takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 7:2
0:50 Ezzard Charles moves into a neutral corner. 7:2
0:54 Bernard Hopkins doesn't connect with the cross. 7:2
01:01 Charles lands a smashing cross! 12:2
01:01 Hopkins is reeling.. 12:2
01:11 Hopkins pins Charles in the corner! 12:2
01:11 * Schiavone is telling Hopkins to quit holding and hitting. 12:5
01:37 Hopkins tries a hook but Charles blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 14:5
01:47 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:5
01:51 Charles backs into the near corner. 14:5
01:55 Hopkins traps Charles's gloves under his arms, forcing Schiavone to break them up. 14:5
02:00 Charles pushes Hopkins away. 14:5
02:09 Bernard Hopkins lands a hard hook! 14:9
02:09 That blast sent Charles reeling into the ropes! 14:9
02:27 Bernard Hopkins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 14:9
02:32 Charles rips a hook to the head. 16:9
02:37 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 16:9
02:45 Hopkins backs into a neutral corner. 16:9
02:45 Charles plants a cross on Hopkins's rib cage. 18:9
02:58 Charles shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hopkins flush! 22:9
02:58 Hopkins looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 22:9
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Schiavone to step in and break it up. 23:9
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Hopkins is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:06 Hopkins takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
0:20 Hopkins can't score with short uppercut inside. Charles got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
0:27 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
0:36 Hopkins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:38 Charles shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
0:59 Hopkins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:0
01:01 Charles drills Hopkins with a left and right and another left. 6:0
01:20 Hopkins is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Charles. 6:0
01:26 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:0
01:34 Bernard Hopkins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:0
01:36 A cross lands for Charles. Hopkins didn't see that one coming. 8:0
01:41 There has to be something done about the swelling around Hopkins's left eye as it continues to worsen. 8:0
01:54 Hopkins tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 8:2
02:08 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:2
02:22 Hopkins retreats into the right corner. 10:2
02:22 A perfect right cross from Charles stops Hopkins dead in his tracks! 13:2
02:35 Hopkins is forced into his own corner... 13:2
02:35 Charles throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 15:2
02:55 Charles has his arms wrapped around Hopkins... Now they separate. 15:2
03:00 Hopkins tries to get free... Here comes Schiavone to break them up... 15:2
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:2
03:00 Hopkins shows Charles his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 15:3
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:07 Enzo Calzaghe was really animated in Charles's corner and Charles was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Bernard Hopkins's corner gave his swelling priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of preventing it from worsening. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins fires a shot, but it glances off Charles's shoulder. 0:0
0:14 Charles has to start putting his punches together. There it is! He gets off a nice series of blows that rattle Hopkins. 3:0
0:28 Charles looks like he could go ten more rounds. 3:0
0:36 The action is back at ring center. 3:0
0:40 Bernard Hopkins looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 3:0
0:43 A flurry of blows from Charles lands to the body 5:0
0:53 Hopkins has Charles trapped in the near neutral corner... 5:0
0:57 Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 5:0
0:59 Charles flicks a lead right to the head of Hopkins. 7:0
01:04 Hopkins seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 7:0
01:08 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 7:0
01:13 Hopkins suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 7:0
01:15 Charles goes downstairs with the hook. 9:0
01:33 Hopkins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Charles. 9:0
01:36 Hopkins eats a short cross from Charles amd backs away. 11:0
01:48 Bernard Hopkins retreats into a neutral corner. 11:0
01:53 Charles clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 11:0
01:57 Schiavone has to break them apart. 11:0
02:03 Hopkins is trapped in his own corner... 11:0
02:03 Charles's jab connects to Hopkins's head 13:0
02:12 Hopkins pins Charles in the corner! 13:0
02:12 The fighters are tangled up inside. Hopkins has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 13:2
02:26 Hopkins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 13:6
02:26 Charles is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:6
02:39 Ezzard Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:6
02:42 Charles has Hopkins cornered! 13:6
02:42 Ezzard Charles connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 15:6
02:47 Hopkins's left eye continues to swell and soon his vision will be completely obscured from that side. Don't be surprised if a punch he doesn't see ends the night for him. 15:6
02:57 Charles clamps Hopkins's arms to his side and holds on until Schiavone breaks the hold. 15:6
03:00 Schiavone moves them apart. 15:6
03:00 Round 13 finishes with the sound of the bell. 14:7
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks to be in excellent shape as Round 14 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Oscar Suarez was in Hopkins's face between rounds and Hopkins just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Hopkins has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:07 Charles unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Hopkins's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 2:0
0:15 Charles looks like he is coming out for the first round. He's not showing any signs of fatigue. 2:0
0:30 There's a wicked right by Charles. He had some steam on that punch. 5:0
0:47 Hopkins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:0
0:53 Hopkins ducks into an uppercut from Charles. 7:0
0:58 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye is becoming hideous, it has got to be a major detriment to him at this point. 7:0
01:16 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Hopkins. 7:0
01:18 Charles's finds a home on Hopkins's jaw. 9:0
01:35 Hopkins fires and misses. 9:0
01:46 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 9:0
02:00 Charles picks off the uppercut by Hopkins. 9:0
02:03 Charles gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Hopkins. His corner has been screaming for that. 12:0
02:19 Hopkins is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Charles can't throw punches, I guess. 12:0
02:24 Schiavone has to break the clinch. 12:0
02:28 Charles wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 14:0
02:33 Hopkins's badly swollen left eye continues to be a factor in this fight, but now the concern has to be whether or not the swelling is going to lead to a stoppage. 14:0
02:42 Hopkins is off target with that hook. 14:0
02:45 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Charles can land a solid one. 16:0
03:00 Hopkins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Charles ducks under it. 16:0
03:00 Ezzard Charles appears to have this fight under control. 16:0
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 17:0
Round 15
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 Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins's cutman worked his magic on Hopkins's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:08 Charles backs into the near corner. 0:0
0:08 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Hopkins who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:18 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Hopkins blasts home a hook. 0:4
0:31 Charles finds a home for his jab, keeping Hopkins at bay. 2:4
0:41 Both men go at it at ring center, with Hopkins having the upper hand. 4:7
0:45 Hopkins's left eye is nearing the point of closure as the swelling worsens. 4:7
0:54 Hopkins retreats into the near right corner. 4:7
0:59 Charles slips out of a corner, as Hopkins attempts to trap him. 4:7
01:10 The action slows for the moment. 4:7
01:18 Hopkins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Charles. 4:7
01:23 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:7
01:27 The fighters are at ring center... 4:7
01:32 Charles is either lucky or has radar. Hopkins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:7
01:34 Charles scores with a glancing cross. 6:7
01:49 Hopkins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 6:7
01:51 Charles is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:7
02:05 Charles grabs and holds Hopkins... 8:7
02:10 Schiavone pries them apart. 8:7
02:15 Both men look to measure one another. 8:7
02:23 Charles grabs Hopkins's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Schiavone has to force Charles to let go. 8:7
02:28 Schiavone has to separate the two... 8:7
02:33 Hopkins is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 8:7
02:40 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Ezzard Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 8:7
02:46 Charles slides into a neutral corner... 8:7
02:51 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:7
02:53 Hopkins takes a right to the body. 10:7
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 10:7
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Mark Beiro is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Hector Primerano, Argentina scores the bout 149 to 136
Alfred Buqwana, South Africa scores the bout 149 to 138
Arthur Lurie, United States scores the bout 150 to 137
The winner and still WBC, WBO light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision is Ezzard Charles!
Score Cards
Hector Primerano Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 149
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 136
Alfred Buqwana Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 149
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 138
Arthur Lurie Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 150
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 137
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 30 30 28 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 448
Bernard Hopkins 27 27 29 27 27 27 29 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 29 411
Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Bernard Hopkins
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 7.00 1.27
Hooks / Round 7.13 1.33
Crosses / Round 5.67 1.47
Combinations / Round 6.07 0.87
Uppercuts / Round 6.40 1.47
Punches Landed / Round 32.27 6.40
Punches Missed / Round 44.20 81.73
Punching Accuracy 42.2% 7.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 13 / 13 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Re: LHW week 21 Foreman 4 and All Major Belts.
Main Event
Tommy Gibbons vs Michael Spinks
Fight info: Ice World, Totowa, NJ, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ray Hawkins (United States), Jesus Manuel Cova (United States) and Larry Doggett (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 17-1-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 14-2-4 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Manny Seamon - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons has his arms wrapped around Spinks... Now they separate. 0:0
0:16 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:29 Gibbons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:36 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gibbons back on his heels! 0:4
0:36 Gibbons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:49 Gibbons is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:4
0:54 A sizzling cross from Gibbons finds it's mark. 3:4
01:11 Tommy Gibbons lands a devastating hook! 7:4
01:11 Spinks is hurt! 7:4
01:24 Gibbons is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:4
01:34 Spinks bangs home a hard cross. 7:7
01:47 Gibbons is motioning with his gloves for Spinks to bring it on, but Gibbons is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:7
01:51 Gibbons lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 9:7
02:12 Spinks fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:7
02:19 Gibbons connects with a violent combination! 14:7
02:19 Spinks is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 14:7
02:43 Spinks works free! He backs to ring center, with Gibbons following. 14:7
02:48 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 14:7
02:51 Spinks is blocked in his own corner... 14:7
02:56 Esteves tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Spinks. 14:7
03:00 * Esteves has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Gibbons for head butting. 14:7
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 15:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Spinks's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:10 Tommy Gibbons scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Spinks. 2:0
0:28 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Spinks. 2:0
0:31 Spinks's jab is fast and accurate. 2:2
0:47 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:2
0:52 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 2:2
0:57 Spinks works his way in and leans on Tommy Gibbons. 2:2
01:02 Spinks pins Gibbons in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 2:5
01:18 Gibbons fires a lead right that Spinks manages to avoid. 2:5
01:30 Gibbons lands a devastating uppercut! 6:5
01:30 Spinks looks shaken! 6:5
01:43 Spinks feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:5
01:48 Gibbons smothers Michael Spinks's attack as Spinks tries to get off some shots inside. 6:5
01:54 That was a violent straight right by Gibbons! 11:5
01:54 Spinks was hurt by those blows! 11:5
02:03 Gibbons has Spinks trapped! 11:5
02:08 Gibbons is moving around the ring nicely. 11:5
02:12 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Spinks is scoring more than Tommy Gibbons. 13:8
02:12 Michael Spinks is definitely in trouble. Gibbons needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 13:8
02:21 Gibbons traps Spinks in the corner! 13:8
02:26 Gibbons misses with that cross. 13:8
02:33 The uppercut just landed by Gibbons is a nice weapon on the inside. 15:8
02:33 Tommy Gibbons wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 15:8
02:42 Michael Spinks is trapped in Gibbons's corner... 15:8
02:46 Gibbons is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Spinks to chase him. 15:8
02:55 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Esteves to step in and break it up. 17:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Bouie Fisher was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Spinks grabs Gibbons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:15 Esteves has to separate the two... 0:0
0:24 Spinks fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:39 Gibbons darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:44 Spinks throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Gibbons 0:3
01:01 Gibbons lands a vicious cross! 4:3
01:01 Spinks was shaken by that blow! 4:3
01:16 Gibbons lands a rapier like jab to the head of Spinks 6:3
01:28 A straight cross from Gibbons gets through Spinks's guard. 8:3
01:40 Spinks takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 8:6
01:50 Gibbons bangs a right cross off the face of Spinks. 10:6
02:03 Spinks has Gibbons pinned! 10:6
02:08 That punch actually went behind Gibbons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 10:6
02:22 Gibbons moves into the lower right corner. 10:6
02:22 Spinks scores with a rapid fire combination. 10:8
02:36 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:8
02:42 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:8
02:46 Both fighters let their hands go with Gibbons coming out on top in that melee. 13:10
03:00 Spinks approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Gibbons any room to breathe. 13:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 14:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Spinks is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:27 Gibbons fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:0
0:41 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 2:0
0:43 Gibbons connects with a left-right combo. 4:0
0:52 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:52 Spinks lands a brutal cross to head of Gibbons. 4:3
01:01 Spinks catches Gibbons with a nice cross. 4:6
01:15 Spinks really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 4:10
01:15 Gibbons is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:10
01:24 As high as Gibbons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Spinks takes advantage of it. 4:10
01:32 Spinks wraps up Gibbons. 4:10
01:36 Gibbons works his way free! 4:10
01:41 The action slows for the moment. 4:10
01:49 And Gibbons tastes the power of a huge hook from Spinks! 4:14
01:49 Gibbons was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:14
02:06 OH! Spinks landed the big hook flush! 4:18
02:06 Gibbons seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:18
02:20 There's a hard shot off the top of Gibbons's head! 4:22
02:20 Gibbons suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:22
02:33 Michael Spinks scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Tommy Gibbons. 4:25
02:47 Gibbons works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:25
02:57 Spinks looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 4:25
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 5:25
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:20 Spinks is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 0:0
0:22 Spinks moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:2
0:27 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:43 Spinks continues to follow Gibbons about the ring. 0:2
0:48 Gibbons retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:48 Spinks scores with the jab. 0:4
01:02 Gibbons fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:4
01:09 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:14 Spinks tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:4
01:29 Spinks fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:4
01:32 Spinks takes a right to the body. 2:4
01:44 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:4
01:44 Michael Spinks doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:6
01:59 Tommy Gibbons tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Spinks lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 2:9
02:13 Spinks lands a hard cross! 2:13
02:13 Gibbons is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:13
02:22 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:13
02:30 Spinks just comes up short with the jab. 2:13
02:32 Gibbons gets his head on the chest of Spinks as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:13
02:46 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:13
02:50 Spinks is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:13
02:57 Gibbons is moving like a ghost out there, as Spinks trys in vain to corner him 4:13
03:00 Spinks misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:13
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Spinks misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:26 Gibbons is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Spinks 0:0
0:35 Gibbons lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:35 That shot landed square and Spinks felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:49 Spinks does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gibbons's punches in close. 4:0
0:59 Gibbons fires a punch over the jab of Spinks and gets it in for points. 6:0
01:08 Gibbons flicks a lead right to the head of Michael Spinks. 8:0
01:20 Spinks is pinned in his own corner... 8:0
01:25 Gibbons just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:0
01:25 Spinks appears shaken by those punches! 12:0
01:40 Gibbons retreats into the right corner. 12:0
01:40 Spinks throws a punch and lands. Tommy Gibbons scores with a counter. Looks like Spinks was a little more effective. 14:3
01:56 Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 14:3
02:00 Spinks wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 14:3
02:09 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 14:3
02:12 Gibbons ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 16:3
02:21 Tommy Gibbons pins Spinks in the corner! 16:3
02:31 Spinks appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 16:3
02:38 Michael Spinks scores with a stunning hook to the head. 16:6
02:47 Spinks backs into his own corner... 16:6
02:47 A nice combination to the body by Gibbons. 19:6
03:00 Gibbons backs into the upper corner. 19:6
03:00 Spinks fires and misses. 19:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 21:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Whitey Bimstein not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gibbons. Now it's up to Spinks to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Spinks pins Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:09 Michael Spinks lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Gibbons to take a half step backwards. 0:3
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:3
0:19 Spinks fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:5
0:28 Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 0:5
0:32 Gibbons takes a hard combination from Spinks 0:9
0:32 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Gibbons is trying to hang on... 0:9
0:41 Spinks lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Gibbons's ribs. 0:12
0:55 Gibbons digs two shots to the body and then rips Spinks with a short uppercut on the inside. 3:12
01:04 Spinks has Gibbons blocked in! 3:12
01:08 Spinks lands a smashing hook! 3:16
01:08 Gibbons is clutching his side! 3:16
01:13 Gibbons is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 3:16
01:22 Spinks picks off the cross by Tommy Gibbons. 3:16
01:25 Spinks's finds a home on Gibbons's jaw. 3:18
01:35 Spinks rams the jab into the chest of Gibbons. He's making very effective use of that punch. 3:21
01:51 Spinks throws a flurry of punches but Gibbons either blocks or slips them. 3:21
01:58 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 3:21
02:08 Gibbons's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 3:21
02:12 Gibbons slides into the corner... 3:21
02:12 Michael Spinks continues to pop the jab 3:23
02:27 Spinks tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:23
02:35 Spinks is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 3:25
02:49 He just comes up short with the cross. 3:25
02:56 The action is at ring center. 3:25
03:00 Michael Spinks charges in but Gibbons avoids the rush. 3:25
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 3:27
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Esteves motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:14 Tommy Gibbons smothers Spinks's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:23 Spinks tries to get free... Here comes Esteves to break them up... 0:0
0:28 Gibbons has Spinks cornered! 0:0
0:28 Spinks takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
0:42 Gibbons is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Spinks's defense. 2:0
0:46 Gibbons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:53 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Spinks ducks under it. 2:0
0:56 Spinks scores with a nice right cross. 2:2
01:09 * Gibbons is told to keep his punches up by Esteves. 4:2
01:26 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:2
01:29 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:2
01:29 Gibbons feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Spinks's chin. 6:2
01:39 Spinks has Gibbons trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:2
01:43 Spinks cranks up the hook and connects to Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:6
01:43 Gibbons takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:6
01:48 Tommy Gibbons's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 6:6
01:55 Gibbons lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Spinks on the end of that punch. 8:6
02:07 A cross lands for Gibbons. Spinks didn't see that one coming. 10:6
02:21 Gibbons pins Spinks in the corner! 10:6
02:25 Tommy Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:6
02:36 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 10:6
02:36 Gibbons snakes the jab through Michael Spinks's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 12:6
02:46 Gibbons plants a cross on Spinks's rib cage. 14:6
02:58 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:6
03:00 Gibbons is forced into his own corner... 14:6
03:00 Spinks just misses with a huge shot as Gibbons chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 14:6
03:00 Spinks appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 8, forcing Esteves to step in. 15:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:13 Michael Spinks pins Gibbons's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:25 Esteves breaks them up... 0:0
0:32 Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:37 Spinks clamps Gibbons's arms to his side and holds on until Esteves breaks the hold. 0:0
0:49 Esteves separates the two... 0:0
01:03 Spinks wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 0:0
01:09 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:0
01:12 Spinks traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
01:21 Gibbons lands a nice cross but Michael Spinks turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
01:40 Spinks is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
01:45 Spinks lands a strong cross! 2:4
01:45 Gibbons is badly hurt! 2:4
01:49 The swelling around Gibbons's left eye is worsening. 2:4
02:02 Gibbons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:4
02:10 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
02:13 Spinks takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:4
02:20 Spinks drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:8
02:20 Gibbons looks shaken! 2:8
02:24 Gibbons needs to catch his second wind... 2:8
02:33 Spinks cranks a hard cross to the body of Gibbons. 2:11
02:37 Gibbons's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 2:11
02:49 Spinks forces his way inside. 2:11
02:54 Gibbons is trying to put his punches together and he tags Spinks with a nice combination of punches. 4:11
03:00 There's another round in the books. 5:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Bouie Fisher was extremely upbeat during the break with Gibbons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons moves into the far left corner. 0:0
0:12 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:19 Gibbons slides into the corner... 0:0
0:23 Spinks drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 0:4
0:23 Gibbons appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
0:32 Gibbons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
0:48 Michael Spinks traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:4
0:52 Tommy Gibbons does a great job of moving as Spinks tries to work inside. 0:4
01:00 Spinks lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 0:7
01:05 That swelling under the left eye of Gibbons is definitely getting worse. 0:7
01:10 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:7
01:10 Gibbons is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:7
01:19 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 2:7
01:23 Spinks lands a wicked combination! 2:11
01:23 Gibbons was staggered by those punches! 2:11
01:33 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:11
01:33 Spinks ducks into an uppercut from Tommy Gibbons as he looks to work inside. 5:11
01:46 Spinks misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:11
01:58 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Michael Spinks's punches. 5:11
02:09 Oh!!! Spinks unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:15
02:09 Gibbons is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:15
02:23 Gibbons telegraphed that shot and Spinks ducks under it easily. 5:15
02:30 Look out! That was a straight right by Spinks! 5:19
02:30 That punch may have stunned Gibbons momentarily. 5:19
02:34 Gibbons's tank is just about on empty. 5:19
02:34 Gibbons's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Spinks. 5:19
02:39 Spinks sneaks home the right cross. 5:21
02:48 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 5:21
02:53 Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gibbons flush! 5:25
02:53 Gibbons appears to be stunned! 5:25
02:57 The swelling under Gibbons's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 5:25
03:00 Spinks breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 10 ends. 5:26
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Gibbons is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Gibbons still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Gibbons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:15 Spinks scores with several light punches to the head. 0:2
0:19 There has to be something done about the swelling around Gibbons's left eye as it continues to worsen. 0:2
0:23 Whatever Whitey Bimstein said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Spinks has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:2
0:29 There's a straight right by Spinks! 0:6
0:29 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 0:6
0:47 Gibbons has Spinks blocked in! 0:6
0:52 Gibbons and Spinks are in a clinch, Esteves hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:6
0:56 Spinks pushes Gibbons away. 0:6
01:05 Gibbons pummels Spinks, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 4:6
01:05 Spinks looks stunned! 4:6
01:19 Gibbons is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Spinks. 4:6
01:27 Spinks is trapped in the corner... 4:6
01:31 Gibbons wraps up Spinks... Neither fighter will break... 4:6
01:36 Gibbons shoves Spinks away. 4:6
01:45 Spinks lands a crushing hook! 4:10
01:45 Gibbons is reeling.. 4:10
01:50 It seems every shot Gibbons takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 4:10
01:59 Spinks is either lucky or has radar. Gibbons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:10
02:13 Esteves warns Gibbons for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:10
02:17 The Referee breaks it up... 4:10
02:27 Gibbons is holding... 4:10
02:36 Gibbons and Spinks each take a step back. 4:10
02:45 Spinks grabs and holds Gibbons... 4:10
02:54 Spinks pushes Gibbons away. 4:10
03:00 Spinks ties up Gibbons. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:10
03:00 Esteves separates the two... 4:10
03:00 It looks like Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:10
03:00 Round 11 finishes with the sound of the bell. 4:9
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 12. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:15 Spinks finally lets go of Gibbons. 0:0
0:24 Spinks just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:24 Those shots all landed square and Gibbons felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:29 Gibbons's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:4
0:36 Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:4
0:41 Gibbons is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Spinks can't throw punches, I guess. 0:4
0:45 Referee Esteves steps in to break it up. 0:4
0:49 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
0:52 Gibbons slides into his own corner... 0:4
0:57 Spinks fires and misses. 0:4
01:03 Not much happening at the moment. 0:4
01:12 Gibbons pins Spinks's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
01:24 Referee Esteves separates the two... 0:4
01:28 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Esteves breaks them apart. 0:4
01:36 Gibbons has freed himself from Spinks. They move quickly to ring center. 0:4
01:47 Spinks retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:47 Gibbons scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:4
02:11 Gibbons is flicking the jab, trying to keep Spinks at long range. 2:4
02:21 Gibbons fires a shot, but it glances off Spinks's shoulder. 2:4
02:23 Spinks lands a stinging jab. 2:6
02:32 Gibbons is pinned in his own corner... 2:6
02:37 Spinks lands a solid uppercut! 2:10
02:37 Gibbons is gasping for air!! 2:10
02:41 The swelling under Gibbons's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:10
02:54 Tommy Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Spinks blocks it. 2:10
03:00 Michael Spinks lands a crushing cross! 2:14
03:00 Tommy Gibbons looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:14
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 12. 2:14
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Tommy Gibbons is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons pins Spinks's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:16 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:21 Gibbons bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
0:39 Gibbons lands a wicked cross! 6:0
0:39 Spinks is staggered... 6:0
0:50 Gibbons slides into the corner... 6:0
0:55 Spinks misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:0
01:06 * Spinks is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 6:0
01:09 Tommy Gibbons is ushered to a neutral corner by Esteves and the count begins.. 12:0
01:09 1... 12:0
01:10 2... 12:0
01:10 * Spinks beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 12:0
01:10 Spinks appears to be badly shaken, but Esteves is going to allow the fight to go on. 12:0
01:10 Gibbons has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 12:0
01:23 Tommy Gibbons fires a left hand that Spinks takes high on the shoulder. 12:0
01:34 Gibbons is circling his opponent. 12:0
01:47 Gibbons is really fluid in his movement. 12:0
01:56 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Spinks fits. 12:0
02:05 Gibbons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Spinks. 12:0
02:09 Esteves is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 12:0
02:17 Esteves yells at the fighters to separate but Spinks and Gibbons are a tangle of arms. 12:0
02:26 Esteves has to break the clinch. 12:0
02:35 Spinks traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms, forcing Esteves to break them up. 12:0
02:40 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 12:0
02:40 The increased swelling around the left eye of Gibbons is fast becoming a hindurance. 12:0
02:50 Spinks ties up Gibbons... 12:0
02:54 Esteves moves in to break the clinch. 12:0
03:00 Spinks muscles his way inside. 12:0
03:00 Spinks appears to have this fight under control. 12:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 14:0
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 14, we will see if Gibbons can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Gibbons's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are at close quarters now as Spinks lands a hook downstairs. 0:2
0:11 Spinks is breathing heavily... 0:2
0:11 The swelling around Gibbons's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:2
0:16 Gibbons got some great advice from Bouie Fisher between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:2
0:16 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Gibbons lands the right hand. 2:2
0:25 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Gibbons has gotten the better of the exchange. 5:4
0:39 Spinks landed a sharp combination that rocked Gibbons back on his heels! 5:8
0:39 That's the shot Spinks hoped to land! Gibbons looks bad after that series of blows. 5:8
0:52 Gibbons looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 5:8
01:01 Gibbons is pinned in his own corner... 5:8
01:05 Spinks doesn't connect with the hook. 5:8
01:08 Gibbons flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 7:8
01:25 Spinks cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:8
01:27 Gibbons straightens Spinks up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 10:8
01:40 Spinks moves into the left corner. 10:8
01:44 Gibbons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 10:8
01:56 Gibbons is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Spinks. 10:8
02:05 Esteves is shouting at Gibbons to break! 10:8
02:05 Spinks appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 10:8
02:10 Spinks is trapped in his own corner... 10:8
02:10 A flurry of blows from Gibbons lands to the body 12:8
02:27 Spinks tries to muscle inside but Gibbons clinches him. 12:8
02:36 Referee Esteves has to separate the two... 12:8
02:44 Michael Spinks lands consecutive blows to Gibbons's midsection. 12:10
02:49 Gibbons's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 12:10
03:00 Gibbons swings...and misses. 12:10
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:10
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:05 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Whitey Bimstein's instructions work. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gibbons's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tommy Gibbons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:12 Michael Spinks leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons lands a short uppercut in close. 2:0
0:18 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 2:0
0:27 Apparently Gibbons feels it's a good strategy to hug Spinks and force Esteves to come separate them. 2:0
0:32 Esteves has to break them apart. 2:0
0:41 Spinks lands a solid cross! 2:5
0:41 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 2:5
0:46 Gibbons's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:5
0:58 Spinks just can't find the range with that jab. 2:5
01:05 Spinks has Tommy Gibbons trapped! 2:5
01:10 Spinks lands a hard hook! 2:10
01:10 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:10
01:14 Gibbons is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:10
01:19 The fighters are at ring center... 2:10
01:24 Spinks catches Gibbons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:14
01:24 Gibbons is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:14
01:41 It's a sweet uppercut by Spinks! He snapped Gibbons's head straight back with that punch! 2:18
01:41 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Gibbons's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 2:18
01:55 Spinks wraps his arms around Gibbons. 2:18
02:04 Esteves pries them apart. 2:18
02:12 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 2:18
02:17 Spinks drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:22
02:17 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 2:22
02:34 Tommy Gibbons is holding Spinks tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:22
02:38 Gibbons uses his shoulder to force Spinks out of the clinch. 2:22
02:48 Gibbons is holding on to Michael Spinks. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:22
02:53 Esteves steps in and breaks it up. 2:22
02:57 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:22
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 2:21
Fight Result
And here with the call is Damian Pinto
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Ray Hawkins, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Tommy Gibbons
Jesus Manuel Cova, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
Larry Doggett, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Ray Hawkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 143
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 10 141
Jesus Manuel Cova Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 142
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 142
Larry Doggett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 142
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 30 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 27 28 27 30 30 27 427
Michael Spinks 27 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 30 29 30 24 27 30 425
Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Michael Spinks
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.93 5.33
Hooks / Round 2.73 3.53
Crosses / Round 4.20 7.80
Combinations / Round 3.13 5.13
Uppercuts / Round 4.07 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 19.07 25.60
Punches Missed / Round 34.80 52.13
Punching Accuracy 35.4% 32.9%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 10 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments
Tommy Gibbons vs Michael Spinks
Fight info: Ice World, Totowa, NJ, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ray Hawkins (United States), Jesus Manuel Cova (United States) and Larry Doggett (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 17-1-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 14-2-4 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Manny Seamon - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons has his arms wrapped around Spinks... Now they separate. 0:0
0:16 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:29 Gibbons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:36 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Gibbons back on his heels! 0:4
0:36 Gibbons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:49 Gibbons is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:4
0:54 A sizzling cross from Gibbons finds it's mark. 3:4
01:11 Tommy Gibbons lands a devastating hook! 7:4
01:11 Spinks is hurt! 7:4
01:24 Gibbons is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:4
01:34 Spinks bangs home a hard cross. 7:7
01:47 Gibbons is motioning with his gloves for Spinks to bring it on, but Gibbons is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 7:7
01:51 Gibbons lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 9:7
02:12 Spinks fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:7
02:19 Gibbons connects with a violent combination! 14:7
02:19 Spinks is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 14:7
02:43 Spinks works free! He backs to ring center, with Gibbons following. 14:7
02:48 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 14:7
02:51 Spinks is blocked in his own corner... 14:7
02:56 Esteves tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Spinks. 14:7
03:00 * Esteves has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Gibbons for head butting. 14:7
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 15:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Spinks's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:10 Tommy Gibbons scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Spinks. 2:0
0:28 Gibbons tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Spinks. 2:0
0:31 Spinks's jab is fast and accurate. 2:2
0:47 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:2
0:52 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 2:2
0:57 Spinks works his way in and leans on Tommy Gibbons. 2:2
01:02 Spinks pins Gibbons in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 2:5
01:18 Gibbons fires a lead right that Spinks manages to avoid. 2:5
01:30 Gibbons lands a devastating uppercut! 6:5
01:30 Spinks looks shaken! 6:5
01:43 Spinks feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:5
01:48 Gibbons smothers Michael Spinks's attack as Spinks tries to get off some shots inside. 6:5
01:54 That was a violent straight right by Gibbons! 11:5
01:54 Spinks was hurt by those blows! 11:5
02:03 Gibbons has Spinks trapped! 11:5
02:08 Gibbons is moving around the ring nicely. 11:5
02:12 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Spinks is scoring more than Tommy Gibbons. 13:8
02:12 Michael Spinks is definitely in trouble. Gibbons needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 13:8
02:21 Gibbons traps Spinks in the corner! 13:8
02:26 Gibbons misses with that cross. 13:8
02:33 The uppercut just landed by Gibbons is a nice weapon on the inside. 15:8
02:33 Tommy Gibbons wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 15:8
02:42 Michael Spinks is trapped in Gibbons's corner... 15:8
02:46 Gibbons is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Spinks to chase him. 15:8
02:55 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 15:8
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Esteves to step in and break it up. 17:9
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Bouie Fisher was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Spinks grabs Gibbons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:15 Esteves has to separate the two... 0:0
0:24 Spinks fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:39 Gibbons darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:44 Spinks throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Gibbons 0:3
01:01 Gibbons lands a vicious cross! 4:3
01:01 Spinks was shaken by that blow! 4:3
01:16 Gibbons lands a rapier like jab to the head of Spinks 6:3
01:28 A straight cross from Gibbons gets through Spinks's guard. 8:3
01:40 Spinks takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 8:6
01:50 Gibbons bangs a right cross off the face of Spinks. 10:6
02:03 Spinks has Gibbons pinned! 10:6
02:08 That punch actually went behind Gibbons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Spinks. 10:6
02:22 Gibbons moves into the lower right corner. 10:6
02:22 Spinks scores with a rapid fire combination. 10:8
02:36 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:8
02:42 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:8
02:46 Both fighters let their hands go with Gibbons coming out on top in that melee. 13:10
03:00 Spinks approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Gibbons any room to breathe. 13:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 14:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Spinks is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:27 Gibbons fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:0
0:41 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 2:0
0:43 Gibbons connects with a left-right combo. 4:0
0:52 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:52 Spinks lands a brutal cross to head of Gibbons. 4:3
01:01 Spinks catches Gibbons with a nice cross. 4:6
01:15 Spinks really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 4:10
01:15 Gibbons is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:10
01:24 As high as Gibbons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Spinks takes advantage of it. 4:10
01:32 Spinks wraps up Gibbons. 4:10
01:36 Gibbons works his way free! 4:10
01:41 The action slows for the moment. 4:10
01:49 And Gibbons tastes the power of a huge hook from Spinks! 4:14
01:49 Gibbons was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:14
02:06 OH! Spinks landed the big hook flush! 4:18
02:06 Gibbons seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:18
02:20 There's a hard shot off the top of Gibbons's head! 4:22
02:20 Gibbons suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:22
02:33 Michael Spinks scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Tommy Gibbons. 4:25
02:47 Gibbons works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:25
02:57 Spinks looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 4:25
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 5:25
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:20 Spinks is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 0:0
0:22 Spinks moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:2
0:27 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:43 Spinks continues to follow Gibbons about the ring. 0:2
0:48 Gibbons retreats into his own corner... 0:2
0:48 Spinks scores with the jab. 0:4
01:02 Gibbons fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:4
01:09 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:14 Spinks tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:4
01:29 Spinks fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:4
01:32 Spinks takes a right to the body. 2:4
01:44 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:4
01:44 Michael Spinks doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:6
01:59 Tommy Gibbons tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Spinks lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 2:9
02:13 Spinks lands a hard cross! 2:13
02:13 Gibbons is trying to regroup after that punch... 2:13
02:22 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:13
02:30 Spinks just comes up short with the jab. 2:13
02:32 Gibbons gets his head on the chest of Spinks as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:13
02:46 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:13
02:50 Spinks is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:13
02:57 Gibbons is moving like a ghost out there, as Spinks trys in vain to corner him 4:13
03:00 Spinks misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:13
03:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Spinks misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:26 Gibbons is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Spinks 0:0
0:35 Gibbons lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:35 That shot landed square and Spinks felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:49 Spinks does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gibbons's punches in close. 4:0
0:59 Gibbons fires a punch over the jab of Spinks and gets it in for points. 6:0
01:08 Gibbons flicks a lead right to the head of Michael Spinks. 8:0
01:20 Spinks is pinned in his own corner... 8:0
01:25 Gibbons just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:0
01:25 Spinks appears shaken by those punches! 12:0
01:40 Gibbons retreats into the right corner. 12:0
01:40 Spinks throws a punch and lands. Tommy Gibbons scores with a counter. Looks like Spinks was a little more effective. 14:3
01:56 Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 14:3
02:00 Spinks wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 14:3
02:09 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 14:3
02:12 Gibbons ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 16:3
02:21 Tommy Gibbons pins Spinks in the corner! 16:3
02:31 Spinks appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 16:3
02:38 Michael Spinks scores with a stunning hook to the head. 16:6
02:47 Spinks backs into his own corner... 16:6
02:47 A nice combination to the body by Gibbons. 19:6
03:00 Gibbons backs into the upper corner. 19:6
03:00 Spinks fires and misses. 19:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 6. 21:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Whitey Bimstein not only gave Spinks encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gibbons. Now it's up to Spinks to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Spinks pins Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:09 Michael Spinks lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Gibbons to take a half step backwards. 0:3
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:3
0:19 Spinks fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:5
0:28 Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 0:5
0:32 Gibbons takes a hard combination from Spinks 0:9
0:32 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Gibbons is trying to hang on... 0:9
0:41 Spinks lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Gibbons's ribs. 0:12
0:55 Gibbons digs two shots to the body and then rips Spinks with a short uppercut on the inside. 3:12
01:04 Spinks has Gibbons blocked in! 3:12
01:08 Spinks lands a smashing hook! 3:16
01:08 Gibbons is clutching his side! 3:16
01:13 Gibbons is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 3:16
01:22 Spinks picks off the cross by Tommy Gibbons. 3:16
01:25 Spinks's finds a home on Gibbons's jaw. 3:18
01:35 Spinks rams the jab into the chest of Gibbons. He's making very effective use of that punch. 3:21
01:51 Spinks throws a flurry of punches but Gibbons either blocks or slips them. 3:21
01:58 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 3:21
02:08 Gibbons's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 3:21
02:12 Gibbons slides into the corner... 3:21
02:12 Michael Spinks continues to pop the jab 3:23
02:27 Spinks tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:23
02:35 Spinks is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 3:25
02:49 He just comes up short with the cross. 3:25
02:56 The action is at ring center. 3:25
03:00 Michael Spinks charges in but Gibbons avoids the rush. 3:25
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 3:27
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Esteves motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:14 Tommy Gibbons smothers Spinks's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:23 Spinks tries to get free... Here comes Esteves to break them up... 0:0
0:28 Gibbons has Spinks cornered! 0:0
0:28 Spinks takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
0:42 Gibbons is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Spinks's defense. 2:0
0:46 Gibbons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
0:53 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Spinks ducks under it. 2:0
0:56 Spinks scores with a nice right cross. 2:2
01:09 * Gibbons is told to keep his punches up by Esteves. 4:2
01:26 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 4:2
01:29 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:2
01:29 Gibbons feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Spinks's chin. 6:2
01:39 Spinks has Gibbons trapped in the right neutral corner... 6:2
01:43 Spinks cranks up the hook and connects to Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:6
01:43 Gibbons takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:6
01:48 Tommy Gibbons's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 6:6
01:55 Gibbons lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Spinks on the end of that punch. 8:6
02:07 A cross lands for Gibbons. Spinks didn't see that one coming. 10:6
02:21 Gibbons pins Spinks in the corner! 10:6
02:25 Tommy Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:6
02:36 Spinks moves into a neutral corner. 10:6
02:36 Gibbons snakes the jab through Michael Spinks's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 12:6
02:46 Gibbons plants a cross on Spinks's rib cage. 14:6
02:58 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:6
03:00 Gibbons is forced into his own corner... 14:6
03:00 Spinks just misses with a huge shot as Gibbons chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 14:6
03:00 Spinks appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 8, forcing Esteves to step in. 15:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:13 Michael Spinks pins Gibbons's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:25 Esteves breaks them up... 0:0
0:32 Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:37 Spinks clamps Gibbons's arms to his side and holds on until Esteves breaks the hold. 0:0
0:49 Esteves separates the two... 0:0
01:03 Spinks wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 0:0
01:09 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:0
01:12 Spinks traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
01:21 Gibbons lands a nice cross but Michael Spinks turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
01:40 Spinks is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
01:45 Spinks lands a strong cross! 2:4
01:45 Gibbons is badly hurt! 2:4
01:49 The swelling around Gibbons's left eye is worsening. 2:4
02:02 Gibbons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:4
02:10 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
02:13 Spinks takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:4
02:20 Spinks drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:8
02:20 Gibbons looks shaken! 2:8
02:24 Gibbons needs to catch his second wind... 2:8
02:33 Spinks cranks a hard cross to the body of Gibbons. 2:11
02:37 Gibbons's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 2:11
02:49 Spinks forces his way inside. 2:11
02:54 Gibbons is trying to put his punches together and he tags Spinks with a nice combination of punches. 4:11
03:00 There's another round in the books. 5:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Bouie Fisher was extremely upbeat during the break with Gibbons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons moves into the far left corner. 0:0
0:12 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:19 Gibbons slides into the corner... 0:0
0:23 Spinks drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 0:4
0:23 Gibbons appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
0:32 Gibbons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:4
0:48 Michael Spinks traps Gibbons in the corner! 0:4
0:52 Tommy Gibbons does a great job of moving as Spinks tries to work inside. 0:4
01:00 Spinks lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 0:7
01:05 That swelling under the left eye of Gibbons is definitely getting worse. 0:7
01:10 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:7
01:10 Gibbons is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:7
01:19 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 2:7
01:23 Spinks lands a wicked combination! 2:11
01:23 Gibbons was staggered by those punches! 2:11
01:33 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:11
01:33 Spinks ducks into an uppercut from Tommy Gibbons as he looks to work inside. 5:11
01:46 Spinks misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:11
01:58 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Michael Spinks's punches. 5:11
02:09 Oh!!! Spinks unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:15
02:09 Gibbons is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:15
02:23 Gibbons telegraphed that shot and Spinks ducks under it easily. 5:15
02:30 Look out! That was a straight right by Spinks! 5:19
02:30 That punch may have stunned Gibbons momentarily. 5:19
02:34 Gibbons's tank is just about on empty. 5:19
02:34 Gibbons's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Spinks. 5:19
02:39 Spinks sneaks home the right cross. 5:21
02:48 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 5:21
02:53 Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Gibbons flush! 5:25
02:53 Gibbons appears to be stunned! 5:25
02:57 The swelling under Gibbons's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 5:25
03:00 Spinks breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 10 ends. 5:26
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Gibbons is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Gibbons still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Gibbons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:15 Spinks scores with several light punches to the head. 0:2
0:19 There has to be something done about the swelling around Gibbons's left eye as it continues to worsen. 0:2
0:23 Whatever Whitey Bimstein said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Spinks has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:2
0:29 There's a straight right by Spinks! 0:6
0:29 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 0:6
0:47 Gibbons has Spinks blocked in! 0:6
0:52 Gibbons and Spinks are in a clinch, Esteves hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:6
0:56 Spinks pushes Gibbons away. 0:6
01:05 Gibbons pummels Spinks, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 4:6
01:05 Spinks looks stunned! 4:6
01:19 Gibbons is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Spinks. 4:6
01:27 Spinks is trapped in the corner... 4:6
01:31 Gibbons wraps up Spinks... Neither fighter will break... 4:6
01:36 Gibbons shoves Spinks away. 4:6
01:45 Spinks lands a crushing hook! 4:10
01:45 Gibbons is reeling.. 4:10
01:50 It seems every shot Gibbons takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 4:10
01:59 Spinks is either lucky or has radar. Gibbons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:10
02:13 Esteves warns Gibbons for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:10
02:17 The Referee breaks it up... 4:10
02:27 Gibbons is holding... 4:10
02:36 Gibbons and Spinks each take a step back. 4:10
02:45 Spinks grabs and holds Gibbons... 4:10
02:54 Spinks pushes Gibbons away. 4:10
03:00 Spinks ties up Gibbons. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:10
03:00 Esteves separates the two... 4:10
03:00 It looks like Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:10
03:00 Round 11 finishes with the sound of the bell. 4:9
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 12. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:15 Spinks finally lets go of Gibbons. 0:0
0:24 Spinks just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:24 Those shots all landed square and Gibbons felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:29 Gibbons's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:4
0:36 Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:4
0:41 Gibbons is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Spinks can't throw punches, I guess. 0:4
0:45 Referee Esteves steps in to break it up. 0:4
0:49 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
0:52 Gibbons slides into his own corner... 0:4
0:57 Spinks fires and misses. 0:4
01:03 Not much happening at the moment. 0:4
01:12 Gibbons pins Spinks's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
01:24 Referee Esteves separates the two... 0:4
01:28 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Esteves breaks them apart. 0:4
01:36 Gibbons has freed himself from Spinks. They move quickly to ring center. 0:4
01:47 Spinks retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:47 Gibbons scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:4
02:11 Gibbons is flicking the jab, trying to keep Spinks at long range. 2:4
02:21 Gibbons fires a shot, but it glances off Spinks's shoulder. 2:4
02:23 Spinks lands a stinging jab. 2:6
02:32 Gibbons is pinned in his own corner... 2:6
02:37 Spinks lands a solid uppercut! 2:10
02:37 Gibbons is gasping for air!! 2:10
02:41 The swelling under Gibbons's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:10
02:54 Tommy Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Spinks blocks it. 2:10
03:00 Michael Spinks lands a crushing cross! 2:14
03:00 Tommy Gibbons looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:14
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 12. 2:14
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Tommy Gibbons is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons pins Spinks's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:16 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:21 Gibbons bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:0
0:39 Gibbons lands a wicked cross! 6:0
0:39 Spinks is staggered... 6:0
0:50 Gibbons slides into the corner... 6:0
0:55 Spinks misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:0
01:06 * Spinks is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 6:0
01:09 Tommy Gibbons is ushered to a neutral corner by Esteves and the count begins.. 12:0
01:09 1... 12:0
01:10 2... 12:0
01:10 * Spinks beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 12:0
01:10 Spinks appears to be badly shaken, but Esteves is going to allow the fight to go on. 12:0
01:10 Gibbons has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 12:0
01:23 Tommy Gibbons fires a left hand that Spinks takes high on the shoulder. 12:0
01:34 Gibbons is circling his opponent. 12:0
01:47 Gibbons is really fluid in his movement. 12:0
01:56 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Spinks fits. 12:0
02:05 Gibbons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Spinks. 12:0
02:09 Esteves is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 12:0
02:17 Esteves yells at the fighters to separate but Spinks and Gibbons are a tangle of arms. 12:0
02:26 Esteves has to break the clinch. 12:0
02:35 Spinks traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms, forcing Esteves to break them up. 12:0
02:40 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 12:0
02:40 The increased swelling around the left eye of Gibbons is fast becoming a hindurance. 12:0
02:50 Spinks ties up Gibbons... 12:0
02:54 Esteves moves in to break the clinch. 12:0
03:00 Spinks muscles his way inside. 12:0
03:00 Spinks appears to have this fight under control. 12:0
03:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 14:0
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 14, we will see if Gibbons can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Gibbons's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:07 The fighters are at close quarters now as Spinks lands a hook downstairs. 0:2
0:11 Spinks is breathing heavily... 0:2
0:11 The swelling around Gibbons's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:2
0:16 Gibbons got some great advice from Bouie Fisher between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:2
0:16 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Gibbons lands the right hand. 2:2
0:25 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Gibbons has gotten the better of the exchange. 5:4
0:39 Spinks landed a sharp combination that rocked Gibbons back on his heels! 5:8
0:39 That's the shot Spinks hoped to land! Gibbons looks bad after that series of blows. 5:8
0:52 Gibbons looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 5:8
01:01 Gibbons is pinned in his own corner... 5:8
01:05 Spinks doesn't connect with the hook. 5:8
01:08 Gibbons flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 7:8
01:25 Spinks cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:8
01:27 Gibbons straightens Spinks up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 10:8
01:40 Spinks moves into the left corner. 10:8
01:44 Gibbons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 10:8
01:56 Gibbons is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Spinks. 10:8
02:05 Esteves is shouting at Gibbons to break! 10:8
02:05 Spinks appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 10:8
02:10 Spinks is trapped in his own corner... 10:8
02:10 A flurry of blows from Gibbons lands to the body 12:8
02:27 Spinks tries to muscle inside but Gibbons clinches him. 12:8
02:36 Referee Esteves has to separate the two... 12:8
02:44 Michael Spinks lands consecutive blows to Gibbons's midsection. 12:10
02:49 Gibbons's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 12:10
03:00 Gibbons swings...and misses. 12:10
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:10
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:05 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Whitey Bimstein's instructions work. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gibbons's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tommy Gibbons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:12 Michael Spinks leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons lands a short uppercut in close. 2:0
0:18 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 2:0
0:27 Apparently Gibbons feels it's a good strategy to hug Spinks and force Esteves to come separate them. 2:0
0:32 Esteves has to break them apart. 2:0
0:41 Spinks lands a solid cross! 2:5
0:41 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 2:5
0:46 Gibbons's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:5
0:58 Spinks just can't find the range with that jab. 2:5
01:05 Spinks has Tommy Gibbons trapped! 2:5
01:10 Spinks lands a hard hook! 2:10
01:10 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:10
01:14 Gibbons is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:10
01:19 The fighters are at ring center... 2:10
01:24 Spinks catches Gibbons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:14
01:24 Gibbons is dazed and he is in trouble!! 2:14
01:41 It's a sweet uppercut by Spinks! He snapped Gibbons's head straight back with that punch! 2:18
01:41 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Gibbons's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 2:18
01:55 Spinks wraps his arms around Gibbons. 2:18
02:04 Esteves pries them apart. 2:18
02:12 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 2:18
02:17 Spinks drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:22
02:17 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 2:22
02:34 Tommy Gibbons is holding Spinks tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 2:22
02:38 Gibbons uses his shoulder to force Spinks out of the clinch. 2:22
02:48 Gibbons is holding on to Michael Spinks. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:22
02:53 Esteves steps in and breaks it up. 2:22
02:57 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:22
03:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 2:21
Fight Result
And here with the call is Damian Pinto
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Ray Hawkins, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Tommy Gibbons
Jesus Manuel Cova, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
Larry Doggett, United States scores the bout 142 to 142 - even
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Score Cards
Ray Hawkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 143
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 9 10 141
Jesus Manuel Cova Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 142
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 142
Larry Doggett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 142
Michael Spinks 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 10 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 30 30 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 27 28 27 30 30 27 427
Michael Spinks 27 27 27 30 30 27 30 27 30 30 29 30 24 27 30 425
Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Michael Spinks
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 4.93 5.33
Hooks / Round 2.73 3.53
Crosses / Round 4.20 7.80
Combinations / Round 3.13 5.13
Uppercuts / Round 4.07 3.80
Punches Landed / Round 19.07 25.60
Punches Missed / Round 34.80 52.13
Punching Accuracy 35.4% 32.9%
Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Low Blow 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 10 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
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