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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Jimmy Bivins Maxie Rosenbloom 1-1 1 TKO 7 12
Preliminary 1 Joey Maxim Matthew Saad Muhammad 1-1 0 D(m) 12 12
Preliminary 2 Archie Moore Young Stribling 1-1 2 TKO 14 15
Support Bout Michael Moorer Kid Norfolk 3-2 1 UD 6 6
Co-Feature Tommy Gibbons Sam Langford 1-1 2 SD 15 15
Main Event Tommy Loughran Floyd Patterson 1-1 1 SD 15 15


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Opening Bout
Jimmy Bivins vs Maxie Rosenbloom

Fight info: Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, MS, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is Gerald Ritter, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mikael Hook (Sweden), Crystal Wright (United States) and Victor Cervantes (Mexico), 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: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 20-6-3 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pepe Correa - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Maxie Rosenbloom - Record: 17-8-4 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Bill Brady

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:16 Bivins splits Rosenbloom's gloves with an uppercut. 2:0
0:29 Bivins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Rosenbloom blocks it. 2:0
0:45 Bivins lands a hook to the ribs. 4:0
0:59 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:0
01:03 Jimmy Bivins lands a flurry to the ribs of Rosenbloom. 6:0
01:17 Rosenbloom traps Bivins's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Ritter breaks it up. 6:0
01:26 Ritter is shouting at Rosenbloom to break! 6:0
01:37 Rosenbloom just can't find the range with that hook. 6:0
01:39 Bivins's finds a home on Rosenbloom's jaw. 8:0
01:57 Jimmy Bivins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 8:0
02:06 Fans call for more action as Bivins ties up Maxie Rosenbloom. Ritter agrees with the fans and yells for Bivins to quit playing games and fight. 8:0
02:10 Referee Ritter steps in to break it up. 8:0
02:15 Not much steam behind Bivins's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 10:0
02:42 Bivins fires a solid combination. 12:0
02:59 Rosenbloom picks off the jab by Bivins. 12:0
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 12:0

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:09 Bivins scores with the jab. 2:0
0:18 Bivins received a pep talk from Pepe Correa before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:23 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:0
0:27 Ritter has to separate the two... 2:0
0:32 Bivins fires a punch over the jab of Rosenbloom and gets it in for points. 4:0
0:45 Bivins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
0:52 Jimmy Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:54 Maxie Rosenbloom bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:2
01:04 Maxie Rosenbloom dips and connects with a hook to the side of Bivins's head. 4:4
01:15 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Rosenbloom is coming out on top. 6:7
01:26 Rosenbloom and Bivins exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Rosenbloom get in the most telling blows. 8:10
01:35 Bivins lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 10:10
01:49 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 10:10
01:58 The Referee breaks it up... 10:10
02:07 Bivins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:10
02:19 Rosenbloom misses with that combination. 10:10
02:30 Bivins smothers Rosenbloom's attack with a clinch! 10:10
02:35 Ritter separates the two... 10:10
02:45 Bivins whiffs with the jab. 10:10
02:56 Bivins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Rosenbloom's defense. 10:10
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Bivins and Rosenbloom really went at it. 10:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Bill Brady said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rosenbloom has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:11 Rosenbloom misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:23 Maxie Rosenbloom slips out of a corner, as Bivins attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:31 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:42 Rosenbloom just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:45 Jimmy Bivins rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:58 Ritter yells at the fighters to separate but Bivins and Rosenbloom are a tangle of arms. 2:0
01:07 Rosenbloom pushes Bivins away. 2:0
01:23 Rosenbloom is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
01:42 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
01:49 Jimmy Bivins backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:0
01:56 Bivins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rosenbloom. 2:0
01:58 Rosenbloom rips a hook to the body. 2:2
02:12 Rosenbloom pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:2
02:19 Bivins gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:2
02:32 Bivins traps Rosenbloom in the corner! 4:2
02:36 Jimmy Bivins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Rosenbloom had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:2
02:49 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 6:4
03:00 Bivins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Rosenbloom but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:5

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:13 Rosenbloom is clinching... Bivins is trying to free his gloves... They are under Rosenbloom's arms... 0:0
0:25 Ritter pries them apart. 0:0
0:25 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:33 Rosenbloom has Bivins cornered! 0:0
0:37 Rosenbloom looks to work the body, but Bivins covers up nicely. 0:0
0:40 Bivins scores to the body with a jab 2:0
0:49 Bivins is forced into his own corner... 2:0
0:54 Jimmy Bivins is protecting the body nicely as Maxie Rosenbloom fails to score inside. 2:0
01:10 Bivins holds his arms up in disgust as Maxie Rosenbloom holds him around his waist. 2:0
01:15 Bivins works his way free! 2:0
01:26 Bivins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
01:38 Bivins doesn't connect with the uppercut. 2:0
01:40 Jimmy Bivins eats a left-right from Rosenbloom 2:2
01:49 Bivins throws the cross and scores to the head of Rosenbloom. 4:2
02:02 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:2
02:07 Rosenbloom fires and misses. 4:2
02:09 Bivins lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Rosenbloom on the end of that punch. 6:2
02:09 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Maxie Rosenbloom because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 7:2
02:09 The blood is coming from a cut on the left eyelid of Rosenbloom and while it's an easy target for his cut man to work on, it's also an easy target for an opponent. 7:2
02:24 Jimmy Bivins has Rosenbloom trapped! 7:2
02:28 Bivins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rosenbloom. 7:2
02:31 Rosenbloom goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:4
02:47 Bivins lets his hands go inside, but Rosenbloom protects his body well. 7:4
02:53 Rosenbloom's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:4
03:00 Bivins voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 7:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 9:3

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ritter motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Bivins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Rosenbloom darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:20 Rosenbloom has Bivins blocked in! 0:0
0:25 Rosenbloom's misses as Bivins backpedals away. 0:0
0:32 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:0
0:32 Rosenbloom bangs the uppercut home. 0:2
0:48 Rosenbloom can't score with short uppercut inside. Bivins got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:2
0:51 Rosenbloom takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:2
01:07 Rosenbloom retreats into a neutral corner. 2:2
01:07 Bivins shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:2
01:07 It looks like Bivins has reopened Rosenbloom's previous wound because Rosenbloom is now bleeding once again. 4:2
01:07 The cut on Rosenbloom's left eyelid has been reopened and it's bleeding as heavily now as it was originally. 4:2
01:07 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Rosenbloom'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 Rosenbloom's facial wound. 4:2
01:07 * Well, after talking a long look at Rosenbloom'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 5. 4:2
01:20 Rosenbloom works free! He backs to ring center, with Bivins following. 4:2
01:28 Rosenbloom has Jimmy Bivins trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:2
01:32 Rosenbloom just misses with a huge shot as Bivins chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:2
01:35 Bivins throws another good combination that temporarily slows Maxie Rosenbloom. 6:2
01:35 Bivins has really been letting his hands go. And now it appears as if Rosenbloom's cut is bleeding even worse than before. 6:2
01:35 There's a steady trickle of blood running down Rosenbloom's face from the wide open cut on his eyelid. It's no wonder Rosenbloom is fighting with a sense of urgency. He has to know that if the bleeding becomes much worse, the fight could be in jeopardy of being stopped. 6:2
01:35 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Rosenbloom's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Ritter is escorting Maxie Rosenbloom over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 6:2
01:35 * 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 Rosenbloom, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 5. 6:2
01:44 Bivins retreats into the far left corner. 6:2
01:48 Maxie Rosenbloom can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:2
02:04 Maxie Rosenbloom isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Bivins fits. 6:2
02:09 Bivins moves into a neutral corner. 6:2
02:09 Maxie Rosenbloom gets off a quick combination to the body 6:4
02:22 Rosenbloom is literally dancing circles around Bivins this round. 6:4
02:27 Rosenbloom flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 6:6
02:40 Bivins brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:6
02:45 Bivins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Rosenbloom ducks under it. 6:6
03:00 Rosenbloom is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Bivins. 6:6
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:8

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:09 Rosenbloom got some great advice from Bill Brady between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:09 Quick efficient work in the corner of Rosenbloom has the cut on the left eyelid under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:09 Rosenbloom feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Bivins's chin. 0:2
0:23 Maxie Rosenbloom eats a jab from Bivins 2:2
0:43 Bivins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:2
0:47 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 2:2
01:00 Rosenbloom lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:4
01:12 Rosenbloom seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:4
01:20 Bivins does a great job of moving as Maxie Rosenbloom tries to work inside. 2:4
01:23 Bivins connects with an uppercut to the head of Rosenbloom. 4:4
01:32 Rosenbloom pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:6
01:49 Rosenbloom bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:8
02:03 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:8
02:13 Bivins has Rosenbloom pinned! 4:8
02:18 Bivins pins Rosenbloom's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:8
02:22 Bivins shoves Rosenbloom away. 4:8
02:26 Bivins'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. 4:8
02:35 Rosenbloom wraps up Bivins... Neither fighter will break... 4:8
02:40 * Ritter is telling Bivins to quit hitting on the break. 4:8
02:53 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 4:8
02:56 Bivins is blocked in his own corner... 4:8
03:00 Rosenbloom tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:8
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 4:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bivins's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Bill Brady was extremely upbeat during the break with Rosenbloom providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Rosenbloom slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:09 Bivins stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 2:0
0:22 Rosenbloom has freed himself from Bivins. They move quickly to ring center. 2:0
0:34 Rosenbloom is trapped in the corner... 2:0
0:34 Bivins connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:0
0:48 The fighters are tied up. Rosenbloom tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:0
0:53 * Ritter is telling Rosenbloom to quit leading with his head. 4:0
01:02 Rosenbloom has just taken his head and used it as a battering ram. Bivins takes a step back and starts to reach toward his head but is forced to cover up as Rosenbloom wings a punch his way... protect yourself at all times I guess! ...now the referee has halted the action and is trying to restore some order to the proceedings. Bivins's corner is beside itself and his trainer is being restrained as he tries to enter the ring. 4:0
01:14 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Ritter is going to have to sort this out. 4:0
01:19 Rosenbloom uses his shoulder to force Bivins out of the clinch. 4:0
01:28 Rosenbloom fires a volley of punches but Bivins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:0
01:30 Rosenbloom walks in to a glancing hook from Bivins. 6:0
01:30 That last shot has reopened a cut on Rosenbloom because the blood is flowing again. 6:0
01:30 Blood is streaming down Maxie Rosenbloom's face once again, as the gash on his eyelid has been reopened. That wound is going to continue to be a serious problem for as long as this fight lasts. 6:0
01:30 * Rosenbloom'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 Ritter motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 6:0
01:35 * Referee Ritter is calling a halt to this fight. He's leading Rosenbloom to the corner and calling for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is studying the cut... Rosenbloom's corner is pleading its case.* That's it! Referee Ritter is waving it off. This fight is over! Jimmy Bivins wins by TKO due to the severity of Rosenbloom's injuries! 6:0

Fight Result

Damian Pinto has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 01:36 mark in Round 7 is...

Jimmy Bivins!


Score Cards

Mikael Hook Round Total
Sweden 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 10 9 9 58
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 10 9 9 10 10 57

Crystal Wright Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 10 9 10 9 58
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 10 9 10 9 10 57

Victor Cervantes Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 9 10 9 9 57
Maxie Rosenbloom 9 10 10 9 10 10 58

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jimmy Bivins 30 30 29 29 28 27 173
Maxie Rosenbloom 27 30 28 28 29 30 172


Statistics
Categories Jimmy Bivins Maxie Rosenbloom
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.86 2.86
Hooks / Round 2.43 4.14
Crosses / Round 3.43 2.43
Combinations / Round 4.86 2.43
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 2.29


Punches Landed / Round 21.57 14.14
Punches Missed / Round 63.00 59.14


Punching Accuracy 25.5% 19.3%


Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Head Butting 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1


Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 3
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 3 / 2 / 3


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 3


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 5 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 1 / 0 1 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Preliminary 1
Joey Maxim vs Matthew Saad Muhammad

Fight info: Fitzgeralds Casino, Tunica, MS, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bobby Wells (United States), Nobuaki Uratani (Japan) and Robert Hoyle (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: Joey Maxim - Record: 16-11-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ray Arcel - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 12-8-6 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Dave Tenny

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:13 Maxim bangs a right cross off the face of Muhammad. 2:0
0:27 The fighters are tied up. Muhammad tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
0:32 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
0:40 Muhammad lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 2:3
0:55 Muhammad cranks up the hook and connects to Joey Maxim's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:7
0:55 That shot landed square and Maxim felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 2:7
01:05 Maxim misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:7
01:19 Joey Maxim is motioning with his gloves for Muhammad to bring it on, but Maxim is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:7
01:23 Maxim moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:7
01:40 And Joey Maxim tastes the power of a huge combination from Muhammad! 6:11
01:40 Maxim was staggered by those punches... 6:11
01:53 Muhammad connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 6:13
02:07 Maxim wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Muhammad's defense. 6:13
02:18 Watch Maxim move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Muhammad off balance. 6:13
02:23 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:13
02:34 Muhammad fires a shot, but it glances off Maxim's shoulder. 6:13
02:37 Maxim throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Muhammad's jaw. 8:13
02:46 A straight cross from Maxim gets through Muhammad's guard. 10:13
03:00 Punch and move, punch and move, Maxim will do it all night if Matthew Saad Muhammad doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 10:13
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Russell to step in and break it up. 12:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Russell tries to separate the boxers but Maxim has a vice-like grip on Muhammad. 0:0
0:20 Matthew Saad Muhammad tries to get free... Here comes Russell to break them up... 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:34 Joey Maxim gets his head on the chest of Matthew Saad Muhammad as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:0
0:51 Matthew Saad Muhammad lands a wicked cross! 2:4
0:51 Maxim suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 2:4
01:04 As high as Maxim is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Muhammad takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:07 Maxim scores with a quick one-two to Muhammad's midsection 4:4
01:31 Muhammad whiffs with the combination. 4:4
01:33 Maxim buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Muhammad 7:4
01:47 Muhammad splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 7:6
02:06 Muhammad looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 7:6
02:09 Maxim lands a jab to Muhammad's midsection 9:6
02:21 Both fighters move in close as Muhammad goes to the body with an uppercut. 9:8
02:30 Muhammad doesn't have to look for Maxim this round. He is right there in front of him. 9:8
02:38 Muhammad throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Maxim but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:8
02:40 A flurry of blows from Maxim lands to the body 11:8
02:53 The fighters are tangled up inside. Maxim has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 13:8
03:00 Maxim fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 13:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 13:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Muhammad received a pep talk from Dai Dollings before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:20 Maxim is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:2
0:30 Maxim tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Muhammad blocks it. 0:2
0:37 Muhammad shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Maxim flush! 0:6
0:37 Joey Maxim is badly hurt! 0:6
0:53 Muhammad just comes up short with the hook. 0:6
0:56 Joey Maxim tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:6
01:20 Muhammad lands a solid hook! 2:10
01:20 Maxim is gasping for air!! 2:10
01:38 Muhammad lets his hands go inside, but Maxim protects his body well. 2:10
01:40 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Maxim digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Muhammad. 4:10
01:57 Muhammad misses wildly with the hook. 4:10
02:08 Maxim misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:10
02:18 Not a lot on that hook to Muhammad's side, but it scored. 6:10
02:30 Maxim lands a short left hook to the head. 8:10
02:52 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Matthew Saad Muhammad, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut to Maxim's midsection. 8:13
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:13

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 4. 0:0
0:16 Muhammad smothers Maxim's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:21 Russell steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:25 Joey Maxim got some great advice from Ray Arcel between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:30 Maxim is either lucky or has radar. Muhammad's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:38 Maxim sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:47 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
01:02 Maxim usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Matthew Saad Muhammad tries vainly to score. 2:0
01:10 Not much happening at the moment. 2:0
01:21 Muhammad ties up Maxim... 2:0
01:30 Russell separates the two fighters. 2:0
01:42 Muhammad is trying to free his gloves from under Maxim's gloves. 2:0
01:54 Russell pries them apart. 2:0
02:09 Maxim has his arms wrapped around Muhammad... Now they separate. 2:0
02:18 Russell separates the two... 2:0
02:28 Muhammad does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Maxim's punches in close. 2:0
02:30 Muhammad fires a punch over the jab of Maxim and gets it in for points. 2:2
02:42 Joey Maxim lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:2
02:52 Muhammad walks in to a glancing hook from Maxim. 6:2
03:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Maxim rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:2
03:00 There's the bell. Maxim wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 4 is history. 6:1

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxim is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Muhammad got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dai Dollings's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Maxim's finds a home on Muhammad's jaw. 2:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:21 Maxim is circling his opponent. 2:0
0:34 Maxim suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 2:0
0:41 Maxim just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 2:4
0:41 Maxim is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:4
0:57 Maxim cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Muhammad had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:4
01:12 Matthew Saad Muhammad can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:4
01:14 Maxim snakes the jab through Muhammad's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:4
01:31 Maxim misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:4
01:38 Muhammad lands a hard hook! 4:9
01:38 Maxim seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:9
01:52 Muhammad slides along the far ropes. 4:9
01:56 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:9
02:04 Muhammad is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Maxim. 4:9
02:09 Muhammad delivers a solid cross to the body of Maxim. 4:12
02:23 Muhammad wraps his arms around Maxim. 4:12
02:27 Joey Maxim pushes Muhammad away. 4:12
02:40 Circling left, Muhammad looks for an opening to fire a shot at Maxim. 4:12
02:59 Matthew Saad Muhammad fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:12
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 5:14

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Muhammad moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Maxim. 0:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:18 Matthew Saad Muhammad's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:23 Joey Maxim takes a hard combination from Muhammad 0:4
0:23 Muhammad has Maxim in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:4
0:37 Maxim usues his legs to avoid Muhammad's punches. 0:4
0:39 Maxim scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:4
0:56 Muhammad pummels Maxim, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 2:8
0:56 Maxim seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 2:8
01:14 Maxim clinches... Muhammad gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:8
01:23 Referee Russell has to separate the two... 2:8
01:27 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Muhammad has gotten the better of the exchange. 4:11
01:41 Russell yells at the fighters to separate but Muhammad and Maxim are a tangle of arms. 4:11
01:46 Referee Russell steps in to break it up. 4:11
01:58 Muhammad is off target with that cross. 4:11
02:00 The fighters are at close quarters now as Maxim lands a hook downstairs. 6:11
02:14 Muhammad just comes up short with the combination. 6:11
02:16 Maxim lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Matthew Saad Muhammad on the end of that punch. 8:11
02:30 Muhammad lands a strong cross! 8:15
02:30 Maxim is reeling.. 8:15
02:35 It looks like there's a bit of swelling starting under Maxim's left eye. 8:15
02:39 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 8:15
02:42 Maxim feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Muhammad's chin. 10:15
02:56 Maxim and Muhammad are in a clinch, Russell hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:15
03:00 Maxim shoves Muhammad away. 10:15
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 9:16

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:17 Maxim and Muhammad are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Maxim having the edge. 3:2
0:31 Muhammad lands a solid hook! 3:7
0:31 Joey Maxim was staggered by that punch! 3:7
0:45 Muhammad pins Maxim's arms. Now they move apart. 3:7
0:49 * The referee is cautioning Muhammad about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 3:7
01:07 Muhammad really buried that punch into Joey Maxim's ribs. 3:11
01:07 Maxim was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 3:11
01:21 Muhammad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:11
01:30 Muhammad lands a crushing cross! 3:15
01:30 Maxim is hurt! 3:15
01:34 Maxim's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 3:15
01:46 Maxim scores with a nice two-punch combination. 5:15
01:55 Muhammad wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 5:17
02:04 Muhammad leans on Maxim and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 5:19
02:19 Muhammad fires a lead right that Maxim manages to avoid. 5:19
02:38 Muhammad tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Joey Maxim. 5:19
02:50 Muhammad works his way in and leans on Joey Maxim. 5:19
02:54 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 5:19
02:57 Muhammad and Maxim clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 5:19
03:00 The bell stops the action as Maxim and Muhammad go back to their corners. 5:20

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Maxim's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Maxim's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Muhammad just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:17 Ray Arcel was extremely upbeat during the break with Maxim providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:22 Muhammad misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:24 * Maxim is told to watch the low blows by Russell. 2:0
0:47 Muhammad telegraphed that shot and Maxim ducks under it easily. 2:0
01:00 The cross scores for Joey Maxim. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:0
01:13 Muhammad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Joey Maxim. 4:0
01:16 Maxim connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 6:0
01:30 Muhammad lands a vicious jab! 6:4
01:30 Joey Maxim is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:4
01:48 Matthew Saad Muhammad is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:4
01:59 Muhammad grabs Maxim's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Russell has to force Muhammad to let go. 6:4
02:11 Russell separates them. 6:4
02:23 Muhammad tries to drop the right hand over the top but Maxim ducks under it. 6:4
02:30 Maxim hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 6:4
02:38 Muhammad leaves the jab just short. 6:4
02:58 * Muhammad lands a vicious cross and Maxim collapses like a house of cards! 6:4
03:00 Russell starts the count... 6:11
03:00 1... 6:11
03:00 * Maxim finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 6:11
03:00 Russell waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 6:11
03:00 Matthew Saad Muhammad appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:11
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 6:11

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Joey Maxim looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Ray Arcel said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Maxim has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:06 Maxim'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
0:12 Muhammad misses with that jab. 0:0
0:19 That hook by Maxim jarred Muhammad! 5:0
0:19 Maxim just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 5:0
0:32 Muhammad fires a volley of punches but Maxim was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:0
0:39 Maxim lands a crushing hook! 9:0
0:39 Muhammad was stunned by that blow! 9:0
01:00 Maxim made Muhammad look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Muhammad would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 9:0
01:06 Maxim lands a smashing hook! 14:0
01:06 Muhammad is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:0
01:18 Maxim continues to pop the jab 16:0
01:31 Muhammad is trapped in his own corner... 16:0
01:31 Those were mostly arm punches from Maxim but several got through. 18:0
01:48 Muhammad fires and misses. 18:0
02:02 There's a hard shot off the top of Maxim's head! 18:5
02:02 Maxim is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 18:5
02:07 Maxim seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 18:5
02:07 The swelling under Maxim's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 18:5
02:11 Maxim retreats into the upper corner. 18:5
02:16 Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:5
02:22 The crowd comes to it's feet as Muhammad and Maxim engage in a furious exchange. 20:7
02:22 Muhammad is raining blows down on Maxim, who is obviously hurt. Muhammad wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 20:7
02:31 Both fighters move to ring center. 20:7
02:36 Matthew Saad Muhammad looks to work the body, but Maxim covers up nicely. 20:7
02:42 Muhammad has Maxim trapped in the near right neutral corner... 20:7
02:42 Muhammad scores with consecutive blows to the body of Joey Maxim. 20:9
02:42 Muhammad has a reputation as a great finisher and he's got Maxim badly hurt; however, we're closing in on the end of the 9th round, and there might not be enough time to take advantage of Maxim's condition. 20:9
02:55 Matthew Saad Muhammad just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Joey Maxim with a sharp combination! 20:14
02:55 That's the shot Muhammad hoped to land! Maxim looks bad after that series of blows. 20:14
03:00 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Maxim. 20:14
03:00 It looks like Muhammad has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 20:14
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 20:15

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Maxim is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Matthew Saad Muhammad slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Joey Maxim is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Muhammad to chase him. 0:0
0:21 Muhammad picks off the jab thrown by Maxim. 0:0
0:28 Look out! That was a straight right by Muhammad! 0:4
0:28 Maxim was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:33 Joey Maxim is losing his legs... 0:4
0:37 Maxim is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:4
0:40 Muhammad is trapped in the corner... 0:4
0:44 That hook from Maxim snapped Muhammad's head back violently! 5:4
0:44 Muhammad appears to be stunned! 5:4
0:57 He moves into a neutral corner. 5:4
01:01 It's a sweet uppercut by Maxim! He snapped Muhammad's head straight back with that punch! 9:4
01:01 That blow connected solidly to the head of Muhammad and he is stunned! 9:4
01:10 Not much steam behind Maxim's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:4
01:24 Maxim comes in low. Muhammad puts a headlock on him. Russell knocks Muhammad's arm off Maxim's head. 11:4
01:36 Russell has to separate the two... 11:4
01:46 Muhammad ties up Maxim. Why would he want to clinch now? 11:4
01:55 Russell has to break the clinch. 11:4
01:59 Russell is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 11:4
02:08 Oh!!! Muhammad unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 11:8
02:08 Maxim's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 11:8
02:13 The swelling is increasing around Maxim's left. 11:8
02:25 Maxim misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 11:8
02:27 * Russell is all over Muhammad for a low blow and he better clean up his act immediately. 11:10
02:46 Maxim quickly hitches up his trunks. 11:10
02:49 Muhammad and Maxim 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. 11:10
02:57 OH! Muhammad landed the big hook flush! 11:14
02:57 Maxim's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 11:14
03:00 Maxim doesn't have much left... 11:14
03:00 The swelling under Maxim'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. 11:14
03:00 Muhammad appears to have this fight under control. 11:14
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:13

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxim was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Dai Dollings seemed to pump up Muhammad between rounds. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Maxim'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 Maxim gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:16 Muhammad is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:23 Joey Maxim is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Muhammad attempts to move inside on him. 2:0
0:28 Maxim is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:0
0:31 Muhammad is forced into his own corner... 2:0
0:35 Maxim connects with a violent uppercut! 6:0
0:35 Muhammad looks like he was hurt by that punch! 6:0
0:40 Muhammad is starting to fatigue... 6:0
0:44 Maxim likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Muhammad's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 8:0
01:03 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Muhammad is down on his back! 8:0
01:06 Russell stands over Muhammad and begins counting... 15:0
01:06 1... 15:0
01:07 2... 15:0
01:08 3... 15:0
01:09 Muhammad rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 15:0
01:10 5... 15:0
01:11 6... 15:0
01:11 * Muhammad has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 15:0
01:11 Russell looks closely at Muhammad who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 15:0
01:11 Maxim has Muhammad reeling. Joey Maxim can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 15:0
01:20 Maxim has Muhammad pinned! 15:0
01:24 Maxim misses with that punch. 15:0
01:31 Muhammad retreats into a neutral corner. 15:0
01:35 Maxim ends up behind Muhammad as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 15:0
01:44 Maxim tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 15:0
01:55 Maxim back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Muhammad. 15:0
01:59 Muhammad backs into a neutral corner. 15:0
02:08 Muhammad picks off the hook by Maxim. 15:0
02:10 Muhammad's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 15:2
02:15 Maxim's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 15:2
02:22 Maxim fires the jab. It finds its target. 17:2
02:26 Neither fighter has much left... 17:2
02:35 Maxim fires and misses. 17:2
02:38 Muhammad fires a jab to the body 17:4
02:54 Russell warns Muhammad for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 17:4
03:00 Russell moves in to break the clinch. 17:4
03:00 Muhammad seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:4
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 19:3

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round. 0:0
0:07 Maxim'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
0:12 Maxim smothers Muhammad's attack as Muhammad tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:19 Dai Dollings was really animated in Matthew Saad Muhammad's corner and Muhammad was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:20 Maxim is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:20 Maxim lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:39 Maxim glances a hook off Muhammad's side. 4:0
0:52 Maxim wings a big left hand at Muhammad but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
01:03 Maxim scores with a tremendous left! 8:0
01:03 Muhammad looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:0
01:16 Maxim lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 10:0
01:25 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Joey Maxim lands the right hand. 12:0
01:35 Maxim lands a rapier like jab to the head of Muhammad 14:0
01:45 Muhammad eats a jab from Maxim 16:0
01:49 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Muhammad change his style. 16:0
02:00 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Russell is going to have to sort this out. 16:0
02:12 Now they break clean. 16:0
02:22 Maxim feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 16:0
02:26 Muhammad slides into the corner... 16:0
02:26 Maxim digs a short hook to ribs of Muhammad. 18:0
02:40 Muhammad fires away but finds nothing but air. 18:0
02:52 Maxim is protecting the body nicely as Muhammad fails to score inside. 18:0
03:00 Maxim misses wildly with the Hook. 18:0
03:00 Joey Maxim seems to have done enough to win this fight. 18:0
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 19:0

Fight Result

Let's go to Ed Darien for the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Bobby Wells, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even

Nobuaki Uratani, Japan scores the bout 114 to 112 for Matthew Saad Muhammad

Robert Hoyle, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even

This fight has been declared a majority draw!


Score Cards

Bobby Wells Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joey Maxim 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 114
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 114

Nobuaki Uratani Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joey Maxim 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 8 10 9 10 10 112
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 114

Robert Hoyle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joey Maxim 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 8 10 10 10 10 114
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 114

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joey Maxim 29 30 27 30 27 27 27 24 30 29 30 30 340
Matthew Saad Muhammad 30 27 30 27 30 30 30 30 27 30 24 27 342


Statistics
Categories Joey Maxim Matthew Saad Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 1 1


Jabs / Round 5.17 3.08
Hooks / Round 4.58 3.92
Crosses / Round 5.33 5.08
Combinations / Round 6.08 2.83
Uppercuts / Round 5.17 3.58


Punches Landed / Round 26.33 18.50
Punches Missed / Round 38.83 75.50


Punching Accuracy 40.4% 19.7%


Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
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 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Go All Out for KO 5 / 5 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Preliminary 2
Archie Moore vs Young Stribling

Fight info: Rose Garden Arena, Portland, OR, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Gary Rosato, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Recht (United States), John Parish Jr. (United States) and Larry Doggett (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the 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: Archie Moore - Record: 21-5-4 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
In the blue corner: Young Stribling - Record: 18-10-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Cut Man: Danny Milano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:05 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:14 Archie Moore lands a wicked combination! 4:0
0:14 Those shots all landed square and Stribling felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:27 That was a violent straight right by Moore! 8:0
0:27 Stribling is hurt! 8:0
0:45 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Stribling rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 8:0
0:54 Moore just can't find the range with that cross. 8:0
0:57 Stribling rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 8:2
01:15 Archie Moore lands a solid hook! 12:2
01:15 Young Stribling looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 12:2
01:27 Moore shoots a cross to the midsection. 14:2
01:45 OH! Moore landed the big hook flush! 19:2
01:45 Stribling's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 19:2
01:59 There's a hard shot off the top of Stribling's head! 23:2
01:59 Stribling suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 23:2
02:19 Moore picks off the jab by Stribling. 23:2
02:26 Moore lands a devastating uppercut! 27:2
02:26 And Stribling's in big trouble now! 27:2
02:40 Archie Moore ties up Stribling. Why would he want to clinch now? 27:2
02:49 Rosato separates them. 27:2
03:00 Moore lets his hands go inside, but Stribling protects his body well. 27:2
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 27:3

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Moore and Stribling leave their corners. 0:0
0:12 Moore scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
0:21 Archie Moore got some great advice from Floyd Mayweather Sr. between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 2:0
0:21 Moore shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
0:36 Moore leaves the jab just short. 4:0
0:43 Stribling just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:4
0:43 Moore was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:4
0:57 Stribling is clinching... 4:4
01:01 Stribling uses his shoulder to force Moore out of the clinch. 4:4
01:05 Young Stribling is motioning with his gloves for Moore to bring it on, but Stribling is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 4:4
01:18 Moore picks off the jab thrown by Stribling. 4:4
01:30 Stribling comes in low. Archie Moore puts a headlock on him. Rosato knocks Moore's arm off Stribling's head. 4:4
01:39 Referee Rosato steps in to break it up. 4:4
01:50 Moore works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:4
01:58 Stribling has Moore trapped in the lower neutral corner... 4:4
01:58 Stribling's cross finds a home in Moore's midsection. 4:7
02:06 As high as Archie Moore is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Stribling takes advantage of it. 4:7
02:21 Stribling swings...and misses. 4:7
02:28 Stribling is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:7
02:32 Young Stribling pins Moore in the corner! 4:7
02:36 Stribling dances gracefully across the canvas 4:7
02:48 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:7
02:57 Referee Rosato has to separate the two... 4:7
03:00 Moore has Stribling blocked in! 4:7
03:00 Moore can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 2. 4:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:12 Archie Moore cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Stribling had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:19 Stribling throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 0:2
0:28 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad was extremely upbeat during the break with Stribling providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:34 That punch actually went behind Stribling's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moore. 0:2
0:36 Not much steam behind Stribling's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:4
0:53 Stribling fires and misses. 0:4
01:07 Stribling holds his arms up in disgust as Moore holds him around his waist. 0:4
01:12 Rosato has to separate the two... 0:4
01:16 Stribling steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:4
01:18 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:4
01:21 Moore retreats into his own corner... 0:4
01:21 Stribling scores with a quick hook to the head of Moore after Moore missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:6
01:30 Moore has Stribling trapped! 0:6
01:35 Stribling takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:6
01:35 Stribling was shaken by those blows! 4:6
01:52 Stribling misses wildly with the hook. 4:6
01:55 Moore works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:6
02:16 Moore is staying at the center of the ring. 6:6
02:21 Moore 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. 6:6
02:28 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Moore. 9:6
02:38 Moore retreats into the left corner. 9:6
02:38 Stribling scores with a quick one-two to Moore's midsection 9:8
02:54 Moore misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 9:8
03:00 Stribling lands a smashing hook! 9:12
03:00 Moore is suddenly in trouble! 9:12
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Stribling takes a hard combination from Moore 5:0
0:11 Stribling looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 5:0
0:20 Stribling's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 5:0
0:29 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 5:0
0:37 The fighters are tied up. Young Stribling tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 5:0
0:41 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:0
0:53 Moore pummels Stribling, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 9:0
0:53 Young Stribling takes a step back, obviously hurt! 9:0
01:02 Stribling backs into a neutral corner. 9:0
01:07 Moore wings a big left hand at Young Stribling but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:0
01:14 Moore flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 11:0
01:23 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:0
01:23 Stribling is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 14:2
01:39 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 14:2
01:51 Moore fires a lead right that Stribling manages to avoid. 14:2
01:54 The cross scores for Stribling. He needs to throw that punch more often. 14:4
02:10 Moore connects with a violent jab! 18:4
02:10 Young Stribling was staggered by that punch! 18:4
02:27 Stribling is really fluid in his movement. 18:4
02:36 Moore misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 18:4
02:43 Stribling scores with a tremendous left! 18:8
02:43 Moore appears shaken by that punch! 18:8
02:55 Moore retreats into a neutral corner. 18:8
02:55 Stribling lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 18:10
03:00 Moore misses with that cross. 18:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 19:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Stribling's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Floyd Mayweather Sr. seemed to pump up Archie Moore between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Stribling voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:24 Stribling traps Archie Moore in the corner! 0:0
0:28 Stribling drops the right hand flush on Moore's chin! 0:5
0:28 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Moore is trying to hang on... 0:5
0:45 Stribling misses with that punch. 0:5
0:55 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Moore is scoring more than Stribling. 3:7
01:12 Stribling pins Moore's arms. Now they move apart. 3:7
01:17 Stribling and Moore each take a step back. 3:7
01:24 Moore lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 5:7
01:38 Stribling tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Moore. 5:7
01:41 Moore goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:7
01:54 Stribling is literally dancing circles around Moore this round. 7:7
01:59 The action is back at ring center. 7:7
01:59 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 9:9
02:09 Moore scores with a nice right cross. 11:9
02:23 Moore lets a quick hook go, catching Young Stribling moving in. 13:9
02:39 Stribling lands a strong hook! 13:13
02:39 Moore staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 13:13
02:49 Moore slides into the corner... 13:13
02:49 Stribling throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 13:15
02:53 It appears as if Moore has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 13:15
03:00 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 13:15
03:00 Moore does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Stribling's punches in close. 13:15
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 13:17

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosato motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:09 Moore moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Stribling is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:20 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad was really animated in Stribling's corner and Stribling was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:25 Moore cranks up the hook and connects to Stribling's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:25 That blow connected solidly to the head of Stribling and he is stunned! 4:0
0:34 Stribling has Moore cornered! 4:0
0:39 Stribling dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moore back on his heels! 4:4
0:39 Moore is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:52 Stribling whiffs with the cross. 4:4
01:00 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:4
01:08 Stribling wraps up Moore... Neither fighter will break... 4:4
01:13 Moore tries to get free... Here comes Rosato to break them up... 4:4
01:17 The fighters are at ring center... 4:4
01:17 Stribling winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 4:6
01:26 Archie Moore slides into his own corner... 4:6
01:31 That hook by Stribling jarred Moore! 4:10
01:31 That punch may have stunned Moore momentarily. 4:10
01:45 Moore is protecting the body nicely as Stribling fails to score inside. 4:10
01:47 Moore continues to pop the jab 6:10
02:02 Moore's jab connects to Stribling's head 8:10
02:15 Stribling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:10
02:22 Moore scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Stribling's jaw. 10:10
02:41 Moore scores with a winging right! Stribling's head snapped back violently with that punch! 14:10
02:41 Stribling is going to need to regroup after that blow... 14:10
02:54 Young Stribling moves into the right corner. 14:10
02:59 Moore pushes Stribling then steps away from him. 14:10
03:00 Moore's misses as Stribling backpedals away. 14:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 15:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:26 Stribling grabs and holds Moore... 0:0
0:31 Referee Rosato separates the two... 0:0
0:40 Stribling fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:42 Moore lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Stribling to take a half step backwards. 3:0
0:57 Stribling wraps his arms around Moore. 3:0
01:01 Young Stribling pushes Moore away. 3:0
01:06 Moore backs into the lower right corner. 3:0
01:11 Stribling lands a vicious hook! 3:5
01:11 Moore is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 3:5
01:31 Stribling can't score with short uppercut inside. Archie Moore got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:5
01:38 Stribling fires a punishing jab into the face of Moore. He wasn't probing with that punch. 3:8
01:42 Archie Moore's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 3:8
01:52 Stribling wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Moore's defense. 3:8
01:58 Oh!!! Moore unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 7:8
01:58 Stribling is badly hurt! 7:8
02:11 Stribling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:8
02:15 Moore scores to the midsection with a nice uppercut. 10:8
02:30 Moore just comes up short with the hook. 10:8
02:37 Stribling really buried that punch into Moore's ribs. 10:12
02:37 Moore is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 10:12
02:48 Stribling pins Moore in the corner! 10:12
02:52 Stribling slides along the far ropes. 10:12
03:00 Stribling misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:12
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 10:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Archie Moore is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Moore tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Stribling blocks it. 0:0
0:28 Moore shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Stribling flush! 4:0
0:28 Stribling is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 4:0
0:44 Stribling is either lucky or has radar. Moore's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:0
0:51 Both men look to measure one another. 4:0
0:55 Stribling eats a jab from Moore 6:0
01:04 Stribling is blocked in his own corner... 6:0
01:08 Moore throws a crushing right to Stribling's jaw! 10:0
01:08 Young Stribling looks shaken! 10:0
01:17 He slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
01:22 It's a sweet uppercut by Moore! He snapped Stribling's head straight back with that punch! 15:0
01:22 Stribling was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 15:0
01:38 Stribling fires a left hand that Moore takes high on the shoulder. 15:0
01:44 Moore lands a crushing uppercut! 19:0
01:44 Moore has Stribling in trouble after that punch! 19:0
02:06 Moore is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Stribling. 19:0
02:18 Young Stribling works his way free! 19:0
02:22 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 19:0
02:25 The fighters are back at ring center... 19:0
02:25 A hard combination lands for Archie Moore. 22:0
02:35 Moore's jab is fast and accurate. 24:0
02:49 Stribling is challenging Moore to fight him and quit clinching. 24:0
02:58 Rosato moves in to break the clinch. 24:0
03:00 Stribling is trapped in the corner... 24:0
03:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 24:0

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore and Stribling square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:09 Moore is keeping away from the ropes. 0:0
0:14 Stribling just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:14 That series of punches rocked Stribling and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:22 Moore received a pep talk from Floyd Mayweather Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 4:0
0:23 Moore has Stribling pinned! 4:0
0:27 Moore tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:0
0:34 Stribling lands a hard cross! 4:4
0:34 Moore is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 4:4
0:46 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:4
0:51 Moore lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Stribling. 4:4
0:58 That hook from Stribling snapped Moore's head back violently! 4:9
0:58 Moore is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:9
01:02 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Moore. 4:9
01:11 Archie Moore just misses with a huge shot as Stribling chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:9
01:23 Moore is holding... 4:9
01:32 Rosato is shouting at Moore to break! 4:9
01:37 Stribling is forced into his own corner... 4:9
01:41 Moore misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:9
01:43 Stribling slips in a jab to the body 4:11
01:57 Rosato yells at the fighters to separate but Moore and Stribling are a tangle of arms. 4:11
02:02 Moore shoves Stribling away. 4:11
02:06 Moore's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:11
02:09 Moore brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:11
02:14 Moore throws a flurry of punches but Stribling either blocks or slips them. 4:11
02:21 Stribling slides into a neutral corner... 4:11
02:21 Moore connects with a left-right combo. 6:11
02:38 Archie Moore moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Stribling. 6:11
02:47 Moore ties up Stribling... 6:11
02:51 * Moore is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 6:11
03:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad not only gave Stribling encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moore. Now it's up to Stribling to implement it. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Moore is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moore still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Moore catches Young Stribling coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:0
0:13 Stribling's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:0
0:23 Stribling is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:30 Moore is off target with that combination. 4:0
0:37 Stribling just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Moore with a sharp combination! 4:5
0:37 Moore is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:5
0:46 Stribling lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:7
0:46 Moore is definitely in trouble. Stribling needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 4:7
0:59 Stribling pins Moore in the corner! 4:7
01:03 Stribling's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:7
01:15 Stribling throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Moore but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:7
01:17 Moore lands a short left hook to the head. 6:7
01:34 Archie Moore works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:7
01:39 Stribling doubles up to the body, though Moore seems unfazed. 6:9
01:52 Moore backs into a neutral corner. 6:9
01:57 Stribling is clinching... Moore is trying to free his gloves... They are under Stribling's arms... 6:9
02:01 Rosato breaks them up... 6:9
02:13 Moore leans on Stribling and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 8:9
02:23 Moore backs into the far left corner. 8:9
02:23 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Stribling lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Moore. 8:11
02:27 That swelling under the right eye of Moore is definitely getting worse. 8:11
02:34 Stribling catches Moore with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 8:13
02:43 Stribling has Moore blocked in! 8:13
02:48 Stribling telegraphed that shot and Moore ducks under it easily. 8:13
03:00 Young Stribling just comes up short with the hook. 8:13
03:00 It looks like Moore has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:13
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:14

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Moore'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 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:11 Stribling smothers Moore's attack as Moore tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:18 Stribling landed a sharp combination that rocked Moore back on his heels! 0:5
0:18 Moore seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 0:5
0:23 Look for Stribling to start to target Moore's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:5
0:31 Moore has Stribling trapped! 0:5
0:35 Moore is jockeying for position as he tries to force Stribling back into the corner. 0:5
0:40 Stribling's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:5
0:48 Stribling is pinned in his own corner... 0:5
0:52 Moore grabs Stribling. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:5
0:57 Rosato separates the two... 0:5
01:02 Moore has Stribling cornered! 0:5
01:06 Moore has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Stribling. 0:5
01:11 Rosato moves them apart. 0:5
01:20 Stribling lands a crushing hook! 0:9
01:20 Moore looks shaken! 0:9
01:36 Moore catches Stribling coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:9
01:36 That blast sent Stribling reeling into the ropes! 4:9
01:41 Stribling is breathing heavily... 4:9
01:45 Stribling is trapped in his own corner... 4:9
01:45 The fighters are tangled up inside. Moore has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 6:9
01:57 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 6:9
02:01 And Stribling tastes the power of a huge hook from Archie Moore! 10:9
02:01 Stribling appears to be stunned! 10:9
02:13 He moves into a neutral corner. 10:9
02:18 Moore suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 10:9
02:20 Stribling throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 10:11
02:37 Moore misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:11
02:47 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:11
02:47 Moore fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 12:11
03:00 Archie Moore fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 12:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Moore and Stribling really went at it. 12:11

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 12 begins. 0:0
0:06 Moore'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
0:11 Moore fires a volley of punches but Stribling was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:23 * Stribling lands a powerful hook to Moore's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 0:0
0:26 The count begins... 0:6
0:26 1... 0:6
0:27 2... 0:6
0:28 Moore is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 0:6
0:28 * Moore is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 0:6
0:28 Moore looks to have steadied himself and Rosato will allow the fight to continue... 0:6
0:28 Stribling is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 0:6
0:37 Stribling has Moore cornered! 0:6
0:41 Stribling fires and misses. 0:6
0:48 Stribling has Archie Moore trapped! 0:6
0:52 Stribling fires a shot, but it glances off Moore's shoulder. 0:6
01:03 Stribling and Archie Moore are in a clinch, Rosato hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:6
01:08 Rosato has to break the clinch. 0:6
01:17 Moore brings the cross straight down main street, snapping Stribling's head. 3:6
01:26 Stribling eats a left-right from Moore 5:6
01:35 Moore scores with a hook to the side of the head. 7:6
01:40 It doesn't look like Stribling has much left at all. 7:6
01:44 Moore has Stribling blocked in! 7:6
01:44 Moore fires the jab. It finds its target. 9:6
01:56 Moore lands a hook to the ribs. 11:6
02:06 Moore goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 14:6
02:20 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Rosato is going to have to sort this out. 14:6
02:29 Stribling finally lets go of Moore. 14:6
02:35 Moore has Young Stribling pinned! 14:6
02:35 Moore lands a flurry to the ribs of Young Stribling. 16:6
02:48 Stribling feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 16:6
02:53 Stribling back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Moore. 16:6
03:00 Moore is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 16:6
03:00 Moore appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:6
03:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 18:5

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moore was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Stribling got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Moore's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Moore has Stribling pinned! 0:0
0:12 Moore tries to drop the right hand over the top but Stribling ducks under it. 0:0
0:24 Moore lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:24 Stribling was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:39 Young Stribling looks to work the body, but Moore covers up nicely. 4:0
0:46 Moore just landed a three punch combo! 9:0
0:46 Young Stribling is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:0
01:03 Moore shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Stribling. 9:0
01:08 The action is at ring center. 9:0
01:13 The quickness and footwork of Stribling is definitely keeping Archie Moore off balance. 9:0
01:20 Moore backs into his own corner... 9:0
01:20 Stribling is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:2
01:34 Moore seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:2
01:37 Moore pins Stribling in the corner! 9:2
01:41 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 9:2
01:50 * Rosato steps in and admonishes Stribling for head butting. 9:2
01:59 * And there is the cut! That was about time, after all that head butting! 9:4
01:59 A gash on the forehead of Moore is readily apparent. Forehead cuts bleed a lot and this one appears to be in a bad place and could affect Moore's vision. 9:4
01:59 * Rosato is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Archie Moore'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 Archie Moore's face, especially the cut above the eye. 9:4
01:59 * Well, after talking a long look at Moore'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 13. 9:4
01:59 * The referee is notifying the judges that the cut is the result of an intentional head butt. Now he'll take further action against Stribling. 9:4
01:59 Moore seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 9:4
02:04 Stribling has Archie Moore trapped in the near right neutral corner... 9:4
02:08 Stribling looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 9:4
02:23 Stribling has Moore trapped! 9:4
02:28 Stribling is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Moore can't throw punches, I guess. 9:4
02:37 Rosato pries them apart. 9:4
02:41 Moore eats a short cross from Stribling amd backs away. 9:6
02:55 Young Stribling works his way in and leans on Moore... 9:6
02:59 Moore pushes Stribling away. 9:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 9:6

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it appears as if Stribling is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Moore is ready to go. The cut on the forehead he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Moore's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Moore's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Stribling tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:19 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad knows Stribling lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:24 Stribling lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Archie Moore. 0:0
0:30 Moore lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:30 Stribling is clutching his side! 4:0
0:40 Stribling lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:2
0:40 And now it appears as if Moore's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 4:2
0:40 More blood is coming now from the gash on Moore's forehead as the cut has reopened here in Round 14. 4:2
0:40 * Blood is trickling from the cut over Moore'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 Rosato is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock. He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Moore's facial wound. 4:2
0:44 * Rosato steps in and stops the fight. * It's all over, the cut over Moore's eye is in terrible shape and he will not be able to continue! The winner by TKO Stribling! 4:2

Fight Result

Here's Ed Darien with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new WBA light heavyweight champion by technical knockout at the 0:45 mark in Round 14 is...

Young Stribling!


Score Cards

Bill Recht Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Archie Moore 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 10 125
Young Stribling 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 122

John Parish Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Archie Moore 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 10 123
Young Stribling 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 125

Larry Doggett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Archie Moore 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 122
Young Stribling 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 124

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Archie Moore 30 27 28 30 28 29 27 30 28 29 30 24 30 370
Young Stribling 27 30 29 27 30 29 30 27 30 28 27 30 27 371


Statistics
Categories Archie Moore Young Stribling
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 5.43 2.93
Hooks / Round 4.07 3.21
Crosses / Round 4.71 3.50
Combinations / Round 5.07 3.07
Uppercuts / Round 5.07 3.50


Punches Landed / Round 24.36 16.21
Punches Missed / Round 54.29 48.57


Punching Accuracy 31.0% 25.0%


Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1


Suffered Intentional Head Butt causing Cut (during Clinching) 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on forehead 2 / 1 / 1


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 3 / 3
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 5 / 2 5 / 1


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Michael Moorer vs Kid Norfolk

Fight info: Ice World, Totowa, NJ, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Randy Neumann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hector Primerano (Argentina), Doug Tucker (United States) and Steve Epstein (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 6 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: Michael Moorer - Record: 17-11-4 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Kid Norfolk - Record: 17-13-2 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joey Fariello - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:17 Moorer takes a heavy hook downstairs. 0:4
0:17 Moorer is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:32 Neumann has to pull the fighters away from each other as Norfolk locks up Moorer's arms. 0:4
0:37 Norfolk pushes Moorer away. 0:4
0:46 And Norfolk tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Moorer! 4:4
0:46 Norfolk was stunned by that blow! 4:4
0:55 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:4
01:04 Norfolk fires and misses. 4:4
01:16 Norfolk is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:4
01:24 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:4
01:32 Moorer misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 4:4
01:44 Norfolk wraps up Moorer. 4:4
01:48 Norfolk shoves Moorer away. 4:4
02:01 Norfolk grabs and holds Moorer... 4:4
02:06 Norfolk finally lets go of Moorer. 4:4
02:15 Moorer fires a volley of punches but Norfolk was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:4
02:22 Moorer lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Norfolk to take a half step backwards. 7:4
02:31 Norfolk said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 7:4
02:40 Moorer throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:4
02:47 Norfolk throws a crushing right to Moorer's jaw! 7:8
02:47 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Moorer is trying to hang on... 7:8
02:57 Moorer pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 9:8
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 10:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:13 Norfolk is motioning with his gloves for Michael Moorer to bring it on, but Kid Norfolk is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
0:21 Norfolk doesn't connect with the hook. 0:0
0:32 Norfolk smothers Moorer's attack as Moorer tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:35 Norfolk is trying to put his punches together and he tags Moorer with a nice combination of punches. 0:2
0:52 Kid Norfolk lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Moorer 0:4
01:06 The quickness and footwork of Norfolk is definitely keeping Moorer off balance. 0:4
01:10 Norfolk is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:4
01:17 Norfolk grabs Moorer's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Neumann has to force Norfolk to let go. 0:4
01:22 Neumann separates the two... 0:4
01:27 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:4
01:30 Moorer lands several punches in a row to the head of Norfolk, though none of them had much steam behind them. 2:4
01:39 As high as Moorer is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Norfolk takes advantage of it. 2:4
01:44 * Norfolk is told to quit holding and hitting by Neumann. 2:7
02:02 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:7
02:07 Norfolk glances a hook off Moorer's side. 2:9
02:28 A cross from Norfolk lands with some power. 2:12
02:39 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Norfolk is scoring more than Moorer. 4:15
02:53 Norfolk misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:15
03:00 Norfolk grabs Moorer. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:15
03:00 Neumann has to break them apart. 4:15
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 4:15

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Joey Fariello not only gave Norfolk encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Moorer. Now it's up to Norfolk to implement it. 0:0
0:16 Norfolk throws a flurry of punches but Michael Moorer either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:23 Norfolk fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:33 Moorer scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 3:2
0:47 Norfolk telegraphed that shot and Moorer ducks under it easily. 3:2
01:01 Moorer lands a devastating uppercut! 8:2
01:01 How is Norfolk standing after that? 8:2
01:19 Moorer picks off the jab thrown by Norfolk. 8:2
01:30 Kid Norfolk ties up Moorer... 8:2
01:35 Moorer tries to get free... Here comes Neumann to break them up... 8:2
01:44 Norfolk is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:2
01:51 Some nice infighting ends with Norfolk getting an uppercut in. 8:4
02:02 Moorer and Norfolk swap blows with neither taking a step back. 10:6
02:16 Michael Moorer gets in a short cross to the body. 12:6
02:36 Norfolk tries to drop the right hand over the top but Moorer ducks under it. 12:6
02:43 Those were mostly arm punches from Norfolk but several got through. 12:8
02:56 Moorer is either lucky or has radar. Norfolk's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 12:8
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 12:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Neumann motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:15 Moorer fires a left hand that Norfolk takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:17 Norfolk lands the lead cross. 0:2
0:22 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:26 Norfolk got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Joey Fariello's instructions work. 0:2
0:31 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:2
0:36 Neumann has to separate the two... 0:2
0:41 Norfolk scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:4
01:04 Norfolk lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Moorer's midsection. 0:6
01:17 Norfolk lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moorer. 0:6
01:30 Norfolk looks to work the body, but Moorer covers up nicely. 0:6
01:44 Norfolk takes a left to the body. 2:6
02:00 Kid Norfolk is really fluid in his movement. 2:6
02:09 Norfolk tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:6
02:20 * Norfolk goes down!! he walked right into a wicked cross from Moorer!! 2:6
02:23 Neumann stands over Norfolk and begins counting... 9:6
02:23 1... 9:6
02:24 2... 9:6
02:25 3... 9:6
02:26 4... 9:6
02:27 5... 9:6
02:27 * Kid Norfolk finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 9:6
02:27 Neumann looks into Norfolk eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 9:6
02:27 Norfolk is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Moorer just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 9:6
02:40 Moorer can't score with short uppercut inside. Norfolk got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:6
02:56 Moorer misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:6
03:00 Moorer misses with that hook. 9:6
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 9:6
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 8:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Michael Moorer's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Neumann tries to separate the boxers but Norfolk has a vice-like grip on Moorer. 0:0
0:21 Referee Neumann has to separate the two... 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
0:33 Moorer is off target with that cross. 0:0
0:40 Moorer just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:40 Michael Moorer is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:55 Norfolk retreats into the near corner. 0:4
01:00 Michael Moorer tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Norfolk blocks it. 0:4
01:02 Moorer tastes Norfolk's jab 0:6
01:18 Moorer does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Kid Norfolk's punches in close. 0:6
01:32 Norfolk is staying at the center of the ring. 0:6
01:32 Norfolk scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:8
01:46 Norfolk tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:8
01:48 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Norfolk change his style. 0:8
01:59 Norfolk wraps his arms around Moorer. 0:8
02:04 * Neumann steps in and admonishes Norfolk for using his shoulder. 0:8
02:19 Norfolk has Moorer blocked in! 0:8
02:24 Norfolk is giving Moorer a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:8
02:28 Norfolk has Moorer pinned! 0:8
02:33 Norfolk just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:8
02:35 Moorer gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Norfolk with an uppercut. 2:8
02:45 Norfolk lands consecutive blows to Moorer's midsection. 2:10
02:59 Norfolk picks off the uppercut by Moorer. 2:10
03:00 Norfolk seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:10
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 6 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 6th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Joey Fariello was really animated in Norfolk's corner and Kid Norfolk was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:13 Moorer's misses as Norfolk backpedals away. 0:0
0:15 Norfolk lands a flurry to the ribs of Moorer. 0:2
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:30 Kid Norfolk fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
01:00 Norfolk slides into the corner... 0:2
01:04 Michael Moorer ties up Norfolk. 0:2
01:09 Neumann has to break the clinch. 0:2
01:13 Moorer is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 0:2
01:21 Norfolk fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
01:31 Moorer scores with consecutive blows to the body of Norfolk. 2:2
01:54 Norfolk gets in a hook to the body of Moorer. 2:4
02:06 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:4
02:10 Norfolk is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 2:4
02:15 Norfolk buries a hook to the body of Michael Moorer. 2:7
02:28 Moorer slides into a neutral corner... 2:7
02:28 Norfolk sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:9
02:37 Norfolk's cross finds a home in Moorer's midsection. 2:12
02:46 Norfolk scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:14
02:59 Norfolk is pinned in his own corner... 2:14
03:00 Moorer is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Norfolk a decent target to shoot for. 2:14
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 6, the final round of the fight. 2:16

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Ben Bentley is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Hector Primerano, Argentina scores the bout 57 to 56

Doug Tucker, United States scores the bout 57 to 56

Steve Epstein, United States scores the bout 57 to 56

And your winner by unanimous decision Michael Moorer!!!


Score Cards

Hector Primerano Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6
Michael Moorer 10 9 10 10 9 9 57
Kid Norfolk 9 10 9 8 10 10 56

Doug Tucker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6
Michael Moorer 10 9 10 10 9 9 57
Kid Norfolk 9 10 9 8 10 10 56

Steve Epstein Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6
Michael Moorer 10 9 10 10 9 9 57
Kid Norfolk 9 10 9 8 10 10 56

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6
Michael Moorer 30 27 30 30 27 27 171
Kid Norfolk 27 30 27 24 30 30 168


Statistics
Categories Michael Moorer Kid Norfolk
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 3.67 5.67
Hooks / Round 2.83 5.67
Crosses / Round 2.67 4.83
Combinations / Round 1.33 4.17
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 4.83


Punches Landed / Round 13.50 25.17
Punches Missed / Round 54.50 78.00


Punching Accuracy 19.9% 24.4%


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 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Co-Feature
Tommy Gibbons vs Sam Langford

Fight info: Fort Smith Convention Center, Fort Smith, AR, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Robert Byrd, the bout will be scored by three judges: Roy Ovalle (United States), Robert Gonzalez (United States) and Rick Saull (Canada), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO, 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: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 22-4-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tom Yankello - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
In the blue corner: Sam Langford - Record: 23-7-1 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Don Turner

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:28 Langford is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:37 Langford traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Byrd breaks it up. 0:0
0:46 Langford finally lets go of Gibbons. 0:0
0:52 Gibbons gets his head on the chest of Langford as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:0
01:04 Gibbons lands a rapier like jab to the head of Sam Langford 4:0
01:14 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 4:0
01:21 Langford lands a crushing uppercut! 4:5
01:21 Gibbons's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:5
01:42 Gibbons just misses with a huge shot as Langford chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:5
01:50 Gibbons feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 6:5
02:03 A flurry of blows from Gibbons lands to the body 8:5
02:12 Good close quarters action as Langford buries an uppercut in Gibbons's midsection. 8:8
02:31 Langford gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Gibbons with an uppercut. 8:10
02:40 As high as Gibbons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Langford takes advantage of it. 8:10
02:51 Tommy Gibbons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:10
03:00 Langford tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gibbons blocks it. 8:10
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 9:11

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:05 Don Turner seemed to pump up Langford between rounds. 0:0
0:10 Langford is giving Gibbons a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:21 Langford feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 0:3
0:41 Langford drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 0:7
0:41 Gibbons is staggered... 0:7
0:52 Langford lands a short left hook to the head. 0:9
01:10 Gibbons has freed himself from Langford. They move quickly to ring center. 0:9
01:19 Langford is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:9
01:33 Langford misses with that jab. 0:9
01:36 Gibbons splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 2:9
01:47 Gibbons has Sam Langford pinned! 2:9
01:52 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:9
02:03 Langford tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:9
02:05 Gibbons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Langford. 4:9
02:22 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:9
02:27 * Byrd is telling Langford to quit leaning on the neck. 4:9
02:47 Gibbons rips a hook to the head. 6:9
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 6:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Langford pins Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Sam Langford misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:19 Gibbons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:22 These guys are really going at it but Langford looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:41 * Langford has been shaking his hand ever since he landed that last punch. He may have hurt it... 3:2
0:55 Gibbons works free! He backs to ring center, with Langford following. 3:2
01:06 Langford misses with that punch. 3:2
01:21 Tommy Gibbons throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Langford but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:2
01:31 Not much happening. Both fighters seem content to waste a round as they continue to stare at each other. 3:2
01:39 Langford misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:2
01:47 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 3:2
01:57 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Gibbons digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Langford. 5:2
02:15 Langford comes in low. Gibbons puts a headlock on him. Byrd knocks Gibbons's arm off Sam Langford's head. 5:2
02:24 Gibbons shoves Langford away. 5:2
02:30 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:2
02:38 Tommy Gibbons whiffs with the hook. 5:2
02:40 Langford bangs the uppercut home. 5:4
02:50 The uppercut just landed by Gibbons is a nice weapon on the inside. 7:4
02:59 Langford slides into a neutral corner... 7:4
03:00 The action is back at ring center. 7:4
03:00 Langford looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 7:4
03:00 Byrd motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 8:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Gibbons gets in a hook to the body of Langford. 2:0
0:22 Langford moves into the near right corner. 2:0
0:27 Langford is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 2:0
0:38 Langford works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:0
0:43 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:51 Langford tries to muscle inside but Gibbons clinches him. 2:0
0:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
01:04 Langford cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
01:16 Byrd tries to separate the boxers but Tommy Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Langford. 2:0
01:25 Langford works his way free! 2:0
01:30 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:0
01:34 Gibbons traps Langford in the corner! 2:0
01:39 Gibbons lets his hands go inside, but Langford protects his body well. 2:0
01:41 Sam Langford scores with a nice right cross. 2:2
01:59 That punch actually went behind Langford's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gibbons. 2:2
02:11 Gibbons pins Langford's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:2
02:20 Byrd steps in and breaks it up. 2:2
02:29 Langford frees himself from Gibbons's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:2
02:38 Gibbons sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 5:2
02:55 Gibbons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Langford's defense. 5:2
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Langford! 5:6
03:00 That series of punches rocked Gibbons and he looks to be in trouble. 5:6
03:00 It looks like a scuffle has broken out among a couple of spectators in the crowd... and people are cheering. I guess after seeing no punches thrown in the ring, they're just happy to see some action somewhere! 4:6

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:15 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Gibbons seemed to get the better of it. 3:2
0:28 Gibbons has Langford blocked in! 3:2
0:33 Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Langford flush! 7:2
0:33 Sam Langford is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 7:2
0:53 Gibbons fires a lead right that Langford manages to avoid. 7:2
01:00 Langford throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:4
01:10 Gibbons misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 9:4
01:27 Gibbons grabs and holds Langford... 9:4
01:31 Byrd is shouting at Gibbons to break! 9:4
01:38 Gibbons lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 11:4
01:47 Tommy Gibbons had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 14:6
02:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 14:6
02:05 Gibbons misses wildly with the hook. 14:6
02:11 Gibbons takes a hard combination from Langford 14:11
02:11 Gibbons was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 14:11
02:28 Langford's misses as Gibbons backpedals away. 14:11
02:39 Langford just comes up short with the uppercut. 14:11
02:46 Gibbons lands a solid hook! 19:11
02:46 Langford looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 19:11
02:59 Langford has Gibbons trapped! 19:11
03:00 Langford is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 19:11
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Gibbons and Langford really went at it. 19:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Tommy Gibbons and Sam Langford leave their corners. 0:0
0:15 Langford lands a strong hook! 0:4
0:15 Gibbons was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:24 Langford throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Gibbons's jaw. 0:6
0:38 Langford is either lucky or has radar. Tommy Gibbons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:6
0:45 Gibbons takes a heavy hook downstairs. 0:10
0:45 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 0:10
0:57 Gibbons tastes Langford's jab 0:12
01:10 The action is at ring center. 0:12
01:14 Gibbons pins Langford's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:12
01:23 Byrd has to separate the two... 0:12
01:34 Langford lands a wicked hook! 0:16
01:34 Tommy Gibbons is reeling after that shot! 0:16
01:50 Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:16
02:07 Langford misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:16
02:14 Tommy Gibbons connects with a violent uppercut! 4:16
02:14 And Langford's in big trouble now! 4:16
02:30 Gibbons and Sam Langford are in a clinch, Byrd hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:16
02:39 * Langford is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Byrd has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:16
02:54 Tommy Gibbons is blocked in his own corner... 4:16
02:58 Sam Langford clamps Tommy Gibbons's arms to his side and holds on until Byrd breaks the hold. 4:16
03:00 Referee Byrd steps in to break it up. 4:16
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 4:13

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 Langford backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Langford's jaw. 3:0
0:18 Tom Yankello was really animated in Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 3:0
0:19 Langford is forced into his own corner... 3:0
0:23 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Langford. 3:0
0:26 Langford goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 3:3
0:35 Gibbons doubles up to the body, though Langford seems unfazed. 5:3
0:48 Gibbons is off target with that combination. 5:3
0:58 Tommy Gibbons drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Langford. 8:3
01:15 Langford misses wildly with the Hook. 8:3
01:22 Gibbons blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 11:3
01:32 Langford slides into the corner... 11:3
01:32 Gibbons misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 13:3
01:41 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 13:3
01:43 The fighters are back at ring center... 13:3
01:43 Talk about loading up on your punches, that hook that Langford just connected with had everything but the kitchen sink behind it! 13:6
01:52 Langford retreats into the upper corner. 13:6
01:57 Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 13:6
01:59 Upstairs and downstairs! Langford lands two quick blows and then moves away from Gibbons's counters. 13:8
02:09 Gibbons is keeping away from the ropes. 13:8
02:09 Gibbons connects with an uppercut to the head of Sam Langford. 15:8
02:13 A small mouse has formed under Langford's right eye. 15:8
02:19 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Langford. 15:11
02:28 Langford is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 15:14
02:42 Gibbons fires away but finds nothing but air. 15:14
02:49 Gibbons is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 17:14
02:53 Sam Langford's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 7. 17:14
02:59 Langford moves into a neutral corner. 17:14
03:00 Gibbons is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 17:14
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 19:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Tom Yankello was extremely upbeat during the break with Gibbons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Langford is holding on to Gibbons. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:22 Byrd pries them apart. 0:0
0:31 Langford just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:42 Langford looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 0:0
0:54 Langford fires and misses. 0:0
01:01 Gibbons landed a sharp combination that rocked Langford back on his heels! 4:0
01:01 That's the shot Gibbons hoped to land! Sam Langford looks bad after that series of blows. 4:0
01:05 The swelling is increasing around Langford's right. 4:0
01:15 Langford usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tommy Gibbons tries vainly to score. 4:0
01:29 Langford tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gibbons. 4:0
01:41 Langford can't score with short uppercut inside. Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:0
01:43 Gibbons lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Langford 6:0
01:55 Langford has Gibbons cornered! 6:0
01:59 Gibbons is challenging Sam Langford to fight him and quit clinching. 6:0
02:04 Sam Langford and Tommy Gibbons each take a step back. 6:0
02:13 Sam Langford's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:0
02:21 Sam Langford dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Tommy Gibbons back on his heels! 6:4
02:21 Gibbons was staggered by that punch! 6:4
02:38 Langford is holding... 6:4
02:47 Referee Byrd has to separate the two... 6:4
02:51 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:4
02:54 Langford digs a short hook to ribs of Gibbons. 6:6
03:00 Hoots and hollers and cries for more action can be heard all over the arena as a less than scintillating round goes into the books. 6:4

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Langford is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Langford fires and misses. 0:0
0:13 The cross scores for Gibbons. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:0
0:22 Don Turner was livid with Langford after his display in that last round. 2:0
0:23 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:0
0:27 Gibbons telegraphed that shot and Langford ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:29 Langford throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:2
0:46 Langford lands a hard hook! 2:7
0:46 Gibbons suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 2:7
0:59 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Langford tries to work inside. 2:7
01:10 Gibbons takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:7
01:13 Gibbons moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:7
01:22 Langford has Tommy Gibbons trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:7
01:26 Langford just comes up short with the hook. 4:7
01:29 Tommy Gibbons pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:7
01:43 Langford grabs Gibbons's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Byrd has to force Langford to let go. 6:7
01:52 Byrd breaks them up... 6:7
01:56 Sam Langford is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:7
02:04 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 6:7
02:09 Gibbons suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 6:7
02:19 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:7
02:22 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 8:9
02:37 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 10:11
02:41 Look for Gibbons to start to target Langford's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 10:11
02:50 Gibbons lands consecutive blows to Langford's midsection. 12:11
03:00 Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:11
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 12:9

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 The swelling on the face of Sam Langford is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Langford still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Gibbons just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:20 Gibbons backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:25 Langford slips out of a corner, as Gibbons attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:29 Sam Langford got some great advice from Don Turner between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:29 Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:34 Langford is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Gibbons 0:0
0:39 Langford traps Tommy Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:39 Langford lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 0:2
0:55 He lands a vicious cross! 0:7
0:55 That blast sent Gibbons reeling into the ropes! 0:7
01:04 Langford pins Gibbons in the corner! 0:7
01:08 Langford really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 0:11
01:08 Gibbons is clutching his side! 0:11
01:20 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:11
01:20 Langford lands the lead cross. 0:13
01:34 Langford misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:13
01:36 Gibbons scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:13
01:53 Gibbons pins Langford's arms. Now they move apart. 2:13
01:58 Byrd separates the two... 2:13
02:03 Langford has Gibbons cornered! 2:13
02:08 Langford is circling his opponent. 2:13
02:14 Langford has Gibbons trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 2:13
02:18 Gibbons picks off the combination by Langford. 2:13
02:25 Langford fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:15
02:29 Gibbons is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 2:15
02:40 It's a sweet uppercut by Sam Langford! He snapped Tommy Gibbons's head straight back with that punch! 2:19
02:40 That was a beautiful shot, Gibbons's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 2:19
02:55 Gibbons ties up Langford. 2:19
03:00 Byrd separates them. 2:19
03:00 It looks like Langford has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:19
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 10. 1:19

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford looks to be in good shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Langford's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 A straight cross from Gibbons gets through Sam Langford's guard. 2:0
0:18 Whatever Don Turner said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Langford has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 2:0
0:18 Langford has Gibbons blocked in! 2:0
0:18 Some good body work by Langford but not much on those punches. 2:2
0:35 Langford catches Gibbons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:6
0:35 Gibbons looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 2:6
0:48 Langford unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Gibbons's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 2:8
0:52 The swelling under Gibbons's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:8
01:04 OH! Langford landed the big hook flush! 2:12
01:04 Gibbons is hurt! 2:12
01:17 Langford bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:14
01:29 Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 2:14
01:29 Sam Langford gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:16
01:34 There appears to be increased swelling under Gibbons's right eye. 2:16
01:45 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:16
01:50 Langford pushes Gibbons away. 2:16
01:54 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:16
02:02 Langford tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:16
02:04 Langford ducks into an uppercut from Tommy Gibbons. 4:16
02:18 Langford lands a devastating uppercut! 4:21
02:18 That blow connected solidly to the head of Gibbons and he is stunned! 4:21
02:31 Langford misses with that hook. 4:21
02:46 Langford fires a shot, but it glances off Gibbons's shoulder. 4:21
02:53 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 4:21
02:53 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Langford who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:23
02:53 Langford knows he has Gibbons hurt as he wades in swinging! 4:23
03:00 There's the bell. Gibbons wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 11 is history. 4:21

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 12 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Gibbons's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Langford'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
0:07 Gibbons comes out on top in that exchange but Langford was able to land some nice shots as well. 3:2
0:25 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 12th. 3:2
0:37 Byrd has to pull the fighters away from each other as Gibbons locks up Langford's arms. 3:2
0:46 Now they break clean. 3:2
0:50 Gibbons tries a hook but Langford blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 3:4
01:04 Langford is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:4
01:06 Gibbons throws the hook and connects. 5:4
01:21 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Gibbons. He had some steam on that punch. 8:4
01:25 Langford's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 8:4
01:37 Langford lands a stinging jab. 8:6
01:51 Langford tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gibbons ducks under it. 8:6
01:53 There's the uppercut from Gibbons. That opening has been there all fight for him. 10:6
02:02 Sam Langford scores with a solid hook to the head. 10:9
02:07 Gibbons is slowing up... 10:9
02:07 The swelling around Gibbons's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:9
02:19 Gibbons is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 10:9
02:31 Langford picks off the jab thrown by Gibbons. 10:9
02:38 Langford drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:13
02:38 Those punches hurt Tommy Gibbons and he looks to hang on. 10:13
02:46 Gibbons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 10:13
02:56 Gibbons swings...and misses. 10:13
03:00 Langford fires a left hand that Gibbons takes high on the shoulder. 10:13
03:00 Langford appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:13
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 10:12

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons and Langford square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gibbons's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Gibbons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Langford'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 Langford is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Gibbons clinches... Langford gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:21 Byrd separates the two... 0:0
0:28 Sam Langford scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:2
0:32 Tommy Gibbons's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:2
0:37 Langford looks like he could go ten more rounds. 0:2
0:45 Gibbons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
0:47 Langford scores with a stunning hook to the head. 0:5
01:04 Gibbons cranks up the hook and connects to Langford's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:5
01:04 Langford's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:5
01:09 Langford's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 4:5
01:13 Langford scores with a quick one-two to Gibbons's midsection 4:7
01:35 Gibbons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Langford. 4:7
01:39 Both men look to measure one another. 4:7
01:42 Langford moves into the left corner. 4:7
01:42 The fighters are trading punches and Gibbons seems to have won that exchange. 7:9
01:46 It doesn't look like Gibbons has much left at all. 7:9
01:58 Langford retreats into a neutral corner. 7:9
02:02 Gibbons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:9
02:02 Langford is gasping for air!! 12:9
02:07 Langford's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Gibbons. 12:9
02:16 Tommy Gibbons misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:9
02:28 Langford lands a hard uppercut! 12:13
02:28 What a devastating shot, Gibbons looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 12:13
02:32 Gibbons's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 12:13
02:42 Gibbons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Langford's defense. 12:13
02:54 Gibbons sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 14:13
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 14:12

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Gibbons is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Langford is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Langford still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Langford backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Oh!!! Gibbons unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 5:0
0:14 Langford staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 5:0
0:23 Gibbons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tom Yankello's instructions work. 5:0
0:27 Gibbons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:0
0:38 Gibbons is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Langford attempts to move inside on him. 5:0
0:43 Gibbons traps Langford in the corner! 5:0
0:47 Gibbons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
0:58 Gibbons lets his hands go inside, but Langford protects his body well. 5:0
01:09 Gibbons fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:0
01:21 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches but Langford either blocks or slips them. 5:0
01:32 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Langford. 5:0
01:39 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 5:0
01:47 Langford usues his legs to avoid Gibbons's punches. 5:0
01:58 A cross lands for Gibbons. Langford didn't see that one coming. 7:0
02:07 There's some nice hand speed. Gibbons fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 9:0
02:11 The increased swelling around the right eye of Langford is fast becoming a hindurance. 9:0
02:17 Sam Langford scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 9:2
02:31 Gibbons brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 9:2
02:40 Gibbons slides along the far ropes. 9:2
02:49 Gibbons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:2
03:00 Gibbons wraps up Langford... Neither fighter will break... 9:2
03:00 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 9:2
03:00 It seems every shot Langford takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 9:2
03:00 Langford seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:2
03:00 And that ends Round number 14. 11:0

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 Langford's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Gibbons's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Gibbons's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Langford's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Sam Langford smothers Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:16 Byrd moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:25 Gibbons is clinching... 0:0
0:29 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:39 Gibbons holds his arms up in disgust as Langford holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:48 Byrd has to break them apart. 0:0
01:00 Tommy Gibbons grabs Langford again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
01:04 Byrd has to break the clinch. 0:0
01:12 Byrd is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:0
01:19 Langford doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
01:26 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Byrd breaks them apart. 0:0
01:33 Langford works his way in and leans on Tommy Gibbons... 0:0
01:42 Byrd separates the two fighters. 0:0
01:47 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:50 Langford goes to the body landing an uppercut. 0:2
01:59 Gibbons catches Langford with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:2
02:03 The swelling under Langford'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. 2:2
02:16 Gibbons made Langford look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Langford would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:2
02:30 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:2
02:39 Langford pushes Gibbons away. 2:2
02:45 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 2:2
02:52 Langford lands a crushing hook! 2:7
02:52 Gibbons is reeling.. 2:7
03:00 Langford appears to have this fight under control. 2:7
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. 2:4

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Ben Bentley is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Roy Ovalle, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Tommy Gibbons

Robert Gonzalez, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Sam Langford

Rick Saull, Canada scores the bout 143 to 142 for...

...Sam Langford

The winner and new IBO, WBC, WBO light heavyweight champion by split decision is Sam Langford!


Score Cards

Roy Ovalle Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 143
Sam Langford 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 142

Robert Gonzalez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 142
Sam Langford 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 143

Rick Saull Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 142
Sam Langford 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 27 27 30 27 30 28 30 30 30 27 27 27 30 30 27 427
Sam Langford 30 30 27 30 27 29 27 27 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 428


Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Sam Langford
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.07 3.93
Hooks / Round 2.40 4.73
Crosses / Round 4.80 4.87
Combinations / Round 3.80 4.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.20 4.67


Punches Landed / Round 19.27 22.80
Punches Missed / Round 60.87 56.87


Punching Accuracy 24.0% 28.6%


Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 7 / 7
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 4 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 0 3 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Main Event
Tommy Loughran vs Floyd Patterson

Fight info: Ho-Chunk Convention Center, Baraboo, WI, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Vic Drakulich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Takeshi Shimekawa (Japan), Nobuaki Uratani (Japan) and Ruben Garcia (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF 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 Loughran - Record: 19-5-5 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yank Durham - Cut Man: Cassius Green
In the blue corner: Floyd Patterson - Record: 20-9-2 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:15 Loughran doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:17 Patterson fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:39 And Patterson tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Loughran! 4:2
0:39 Patterson is suddenly in trouble! 4:2
0:47 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:2
0:55 Floyd Patterson lands a strong uppercut! 4:7
0:55 That shot landed square and Loughran felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:7
01:14 Loughran is protecting the body nicely as Patterson fails to score inside. 4:7
01:22 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 4:7
01:30 Patterson lands a hard uppercut! 4:11
01:30 Loughran's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:11
01:48 Patterson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Loughran. 4:11
01:51 Loughran lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 6:11
02:00 Patterson flicks a lead right to the head of Loughran. 6:13
02:09 Loughran doesn't have to look for Patterson this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:13
02:17 Patterson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 6:13
02:39 Loughran lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:13
02:52 Patterson lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Loughran. 8:16
02:56 * Loughran suddenly has some big time swelling under his right eye. We don't know if it came from a punch or bumping heads but it looks nasty! 8:16
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:17

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Loughran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yank Durham's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Loughran'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 Loughran throws a punch and lands. Patterson scores with a counter. Looks like Loughran was a little more effective. 3:2
0:19 Loughran gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 5:2
0:28 Patterson eats a short cross from Loughran amd backs away. 7:2
0:43 Patterson looks to work the body, but Loughran covers up nicely. 7:2
0:45 Tommy Loughran connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 9:2
01:05 Patterson fires a shot, but it glances off Loughran's shoulder. 9:2
01:22 Loughran splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 11:2
01:45 Loughran back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Floyd Patterson. 11:2
01:53 Loughran fires a jab to the body 13:2
02:12 Patterson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 13:2
02:19 Patterson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Loughran with his hands by his sides. 13:2
02:28 Loughran has Patterson pinned! 13:2
02:32 Loughran ties up Patterson... 13:2
02:41 Patterson tries to get free... Here comes Drakulich to break them up... 13:2
02:58 Patterson's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 13:2
03:00 Loughran is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Patterson. 13:2
03:00 The Referee has to get between Loughran and Floyd Patterson as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 15:3

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Yank Durham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Loughran has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Tommy Loughran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:17 Referee Drakulich separates the two... 0:0
0:33 Patterson tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:38 Floyd Patterson gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
01:04 Loughran picks off the uppercut by Patterson. 0:2
01:13 Loughran scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Patterson's jaw. 2:2
01:26 Loughran has Patterson trapped! 2:2
01:26 Loughran scores to the body with a jab 4:2
01:45 Loughran wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Patterson's defense. 4:2
01:47 Patterson throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Loughran's jaw. 4:4
01:57 Tommy Loughran ducks into an uppercut from Patterson. 4:6
02:18 That was a violent straight right by Patterson! 4:10
02:18 Loughran was stunned by that blow! 4:10
02:23 The swelling is increasing around Loughran's right. 4:10
02:34 Patterson misses wildly with the Hook. 4:10
02:36 Loughran catches Patterson with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:10
02:49 Loughran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:10
03:00 Patterson has Loughran blocked in! 8:10
03:00 The bell stops the action as Loughran and Patterson go back to their corners. 7:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Loughran'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
0:08 Floyd Patterson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 That punch actually went behind Patterson's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Loughran. 0:0
0:19 Patterson received a pep talk from Al Braverman before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:20 Loughran doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:0
0:30 Patterson is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 5:2
0:39 Loughran throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:2
0:53 Loughran lets his hands go inside, but Patterson protects his body well. 7:2
01:00 Patterson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:6
01:00 Loughran is suddenly in trouble! 7:6
01:04 Look for Floyd Patterson to start to target Loughran's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 7:6
01:13 Not much steam behind Loughran's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 9:6
01:36 Loughran misses wildly with the hook. 9:6
01:42 That hook from Patterson snapped Loughran's head back violently! 9:10
01:42 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Loughran is trying to hang on... 9:10
01:56 Loughran pins Patterson's arms! The fighters are tied up... 9:10
02:01 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:10
02:17 Oh!!! Patterson unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:14
02:17 Loughran was shaken by that blow! 9:14
02:21 There has to be something done about the swelling around Loughran's right eye as it continues to worsen. 9:14
02:30 Loughran gets his head on the chest of Patterson as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 11:14
02:51 Loughran just can't find the range with that jab. 11:14
03:00 Patterson has Loughran trapped in the left neutral corner... 11:14
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Drakulich to step in and break it up. 11:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:05 Loughran's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 Patterson lands a short uppercut in close. 0:2
0:16 Loughran sneaks home the right cross. 2:2
0:33 Loughran pins Patterson's arms. Now they move apart. 2:2
0:38 Drakulich has to break the clinch. 2:2
0:43 Loughran gets inside and fires a hook to Patterson's body. 4:2
0:59 Patterson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:2
01:14 Floyd Patterson landed a sharp combination that rocked Loughran back on his heels! 4:6
01:14 Loughran took far too many hard shots from Patterson in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:6
01:27 Loughran is trying to free his gloves from under Patterson's gloves. 4:6
01:39 Referee Drakulich has to separate the two... 4:6
01:49 Patterson misses with that combination. 4:6
01:51 Loughran connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 6:6
02:03 Patterson gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Loughran backs away. 6:9
02:07 Loughran's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:9
02:26 Loughran smothers Patterson's attack with a clinch! 6:9
02:30 Patterson works his way free! 6:9
02:38 Loughran retreats into the far left corner. 6:9
02:38 A cross to body by Patterson gets through. 6:11
02:56 Loughran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 6:11
03:00 Patterson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loughran back on his heels! 6:16
03:00 Loughran looks stunned! 6:16
03:00 There's a bit of swelling now under the left eye of Loughran. 6:16
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 5:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Drakulich motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Yank Durham not only gave Loughran encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Patterson. Now it's up to Loughran to implement it. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Loughran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tommy Loughran still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Patterson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:21 That was a reckless uppercut from Patterson but it still manages to score cleanly. 0:5
0:35 Patterson just comes up short with the hook. 0:5
0:53 Loughran picks off the jab thrown by Patterson. 0:5
01:12 Loughran throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:5
01:28 Patterson charges Loughran trying to get inside 2:5
01:36 Patterson slips in a jab to the body 2:7
01:50 Floyd Patterson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:7
01:52 Tommy Loughran finds a home for his jab, keeping Patterson at bay. 4:7
02:04 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:7
02:08 Patterson grabs Loughran's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Drakulich has to force Patterson to let go. 4:7
02:17 Drakulich separates the two... 4:7
02:27 Patterson scores with the jab. 4:9
02:31 Loughran's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 4:9
02:47 Floyd Patterson tries to muscle inside but Loughran clinches him. 4:9
02:51 * Patterson is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Drakulich has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:9
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 3:10

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Loughran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Loughran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Patterson backs into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:09 Loughran throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:27 Floyd Patterson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Loughran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:29 "The Phantom Of Philly" Loughran scores with a nice right cross. 4:0
0:45 Loughran pins Patterson in the corner! 4:0
0:49 Loughran pins Floyd Patterson's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:0
0:54 * The referee cautions Loughran about leaning on Patterson's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 4:0
01:08 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 4:0
01:08 A straight cross from Patterson gets through Loughran's guard. 4:2
01:21 Patterson moves into a neutral corner. 4:2
01:25 Loughran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
01:33 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 4:2
01:42 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:2
01:49 Loughran stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 6:2
02:02 Patterson gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:4
02:15 Patterson clamps Loughran's arms to his side and holds on until Drakulich breaks the hold. 6:4
02:27 Now they break clean. 6:4
02:32 Patterson takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:4
02:34 Drakulich is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 6:4
02:41 Not a lot on that hook to Loughran's side, but it scored. 6:6
02:46 The swelling around Loughran's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:6
02:58 Patterson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:8
03:00 Drakulich motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 7. 6:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Loughran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:09 Patterson slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:09 A flurry of blows from Loughran lands to the body 2:0
0:18 Patterson scores with a glancing cross. 2:2
0:27 Al Braverman was really animated in Patterson's corner and Patterson was nodding in agreement. 2:2
0:27 Tommy Loughran pins Floyd Patterson in the corner! 2:2
0:32 Loughran is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Floyd Patterson attempts to move inside on him. 2:2
0:43 Loughran lands a solid cross! 7:2
0:43 Patterson looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 7:2
0:58 Loughran shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Patterson flush! 11:2
0:58 That's the shot Loughran hoped to land! Patterson looks bad after that series of blows. 11:2
01:14 The uppercut just landed by Patterson is a nice weapon on the inside. 11:4
01:26 Loughran shoots the jab into the chest of Patterson. 13:4
01:45 Loughran takes a hard combination from Patterson 13:8
01:45 Loughran is going to need to regroup after that blow... 13:8
01:59 Loughran is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Patterson to chase him. 13:8
02:10 Patterson lands a wicked cross! 13:12
02:10 That punch may have stunned Loughran momentarily. 13:12
02:15 Loughran's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 13:12
02:23 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 13:12
02:28 Loughran grabs and holds Patterson... 13:12
02:32 Loughran finally lets go of Patterson. 13:12
02:45 Tommy Loughran does a great job of moving as Patterson tries to work inside. 13:12
02:52 Patterson is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 13:12
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 15:12

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Loughran's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:05 Loughran's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:06 Patterson's jab is finds it's mark. 0:3
0:10 The swelling under Loughran's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:3
0:19 Loughran fires a left hand that Patterson takes high on the shoulder. 0:3
0:30 Patterson backs into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:39 * Patterson absorbs a wicked cross to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 0:3
0:42 Drakulich moves into position over Patterson and begins the count 10:3
0:42 1... 10:3
0:43 2... 10:3
0:44 3... 10:3
0:45 4... 10:3
0:46 5... 10:3
0:47 6... 10:3
0:48 7... 10:3
0:49 Patterson is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 10:3
0:50 9... 10:3
0:50 * Patterson is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 10:3
0:50 Drakulich gives Patterson a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 10:3
0:50 Loughran hurt Patterson with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 10:3
01:03 Loughran is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Patterson 10:3
01:08 Patterson moves into the left corner. 10:3
01:12 Loughran lands a crushing uppercut! 14:3
01:12 Floyd Patterson staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 14:3
01:25 Loughran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Patterson blocks it. 14:3
01:37 Loughran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 14:3
01:43 Loughran traps Patterson in the corner! 14:3
01:48 Loughran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 14:3
01:54 Loughran lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 16:3
02:07 Loughran is off target with that cross. 16:3
02:14 Patterson appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 16:3
02:18 Patterson slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Loughran. 16:6
02:23 The swelling under Tommy Loughran'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. 16:6
02:35 Loughran fires and misses. 16:6
02:53 Loughran is clinching... 16:6
03:00 Loughran pushes Patterson away. 16:6
03:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 17:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Al Braverman knows Patterson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Loughran's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Loughran throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Patterson but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
0:23 Patterson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Loughran tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:35 Patterson takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:0
0:35 Patterson appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:51 Loughran goes downstairs with the hook. 6:0
01:07 Considering the clinch Loughran has on Floyd Patterson it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Patterson pushes him away. 6:0
01:11 Loughran uses his shoulder to force Patterson out of the clinch. 6:0
01:25 Loughran is holding on to Patterson. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:0
01:34 Drakulich steps in and breaks it up. 6:0
01:34 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Patterson change his style. 6:0
01:50 There's a hard shot off the top of Patterson's head! 11:0
01:50 Patterson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 11:0
02:08 Loughran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Patterson. 11:0
02:10 * Patterson is being lectured for using his head to butt Loughran. Drakulich is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Patterson and his corner people can't believe the call. 11:2
02:10 Patterson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 11:2
02:30 Patterson does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Loughran's punches in close. 11:2
02:41 Patterson wraps up Loughran. 11:2
02:46 Drakulich separates the two... 11:2
02:55 Loughran misses with that punch. 11:2
03:00 Apparently Loughran feels it's a good strategy to hug Patterson and force Drakulich to come separate them. 11:2
03:00 Drakulich is shouting at Tommy Loughran to break! 11:2
03:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 11:2
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Drakulich to step in. 10:2

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Tommy Loughran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Patterson muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:19 Floyd Patterson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:24 Drakulich has to pull the fighters away from each other as Patterson locks up Loughran's arms. 0:0
0:36 Referee Drakulich steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:43 Loughran is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:48 Patterson's misses as Loughran backpedals away. 0:0
0:50 Loughran pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
01:03 Tommy Loughran moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:0
01:22 Patterson will tie a guy up if he has to. 4:0
01:31 Drakulich pries them apart. 4:0
01:40 Loughran works his way in and leans on Patterson... 4:0
01:45 Drakulich moves them apart. 4:0
01:52 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Tommy Loughran lands the right hand. 6:0
02:01 Loughran connects with a left-right combo. 8:0
02:13 Loughran bangs the uppercut home. 10:0
02:33 Loughran is protecting the body nicely as Patterson fails to score inside. 10:0
02:41 Both fighters move to ring center. 10:0
02:45 Patterson plods forward. 10:0
02:57 Loughran gets the cross through Patterson's guard. 12:0
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 12:0

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Loughran and Patterson leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Loughran is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Patterson misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:14 Loughran fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:31 Patterson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Loughran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:0
0:33 Loughran connects with an uppercut to the head of Patterson. 4:0
0:51 Loughran whiffs with the combination. 4:0
0:53 Patterson gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:2
01:07 There's a straight right by Patterson! 4:7
01:07 Loughran appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:7
01:11 Loughran is starting to fatigue... 4:7
01:11 The increased swelling around the right eye of Loughran is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:7
01:16 Loughran lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Patterson 6:7
01:30 Patterson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Loughran blocks it. 6:7
01:41 Patterson fires a lead right that Loughran manages to avoid. 6:7
01:43 Loughran's jab connects to Patterson's head 8:7
01:53 Loughran slides into the corner... 8:7
01:53 Loughran eats a jab from Patterson 8:9
01:57 It seems every shot Loughran takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 8:9
02:09 Patterson is protecting the body nicely as Loughran fails to score inside. 8:9
02:19 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 8:9
02:19 The fighters are trading punches and Loughran seems to have won that exchange. 11:11
02:45 Patterson cranks up the hook and connects to Loughran's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 11:15
02:45 What a devastating shot, Loughran looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 11:15
02:58 Loughran works the body, landing an uppercut. 13:15
03:00 It looks like Loughran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:15
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 13:16

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Loughran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Loughran still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Patterson has Loughran cornered! 0:0
0:13 Patterson clinches... Loughran gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:17 Drakulich separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:26 Patterson just misses with a huge shot as Loughran chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:41 Loughran swings...and misses. 0:0
0:53 Patterson just landed a three punch combo! 0:5
0:53 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Loughran is just trying to hang on! 0:5
01:01 Loughran is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:5
01:11 Loughran traps Patterson's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 0:5
01:23 Patterson pushes Loughran away. 0:5
01:36 Patterson does a great job smothering Loughran's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 0:5
01:43 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 0:5
01:46 Patterson lands consecutive blows to Loughran's midsection. 0:7
01:51 Look for Floyd Patterson to start to target Loughran's eyes in an attempt to close them because Loughran's swelling is worsening rapidly. 0:7
02:04 Patterson pummels Loughran, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:11
02:04 Loughran is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:11
02:22 Loughran has Patterson trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:11
02:22 Loughran rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:11
02:38 Loughran backs into the near corner. 2:11
02:42 Loughran smothers Patterson's attack as Patterson tries to get off some shots inside. 2:11
02:45 Loughran wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:11
03:00 Patterson feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 4:11
03:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 4:11
03:00 There's the bell. Loughran wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 13 is history. 3:12

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran might have a slight edge going into this round but he can't coast. It's too close, at least unofficially. 0:0
0:06 Yank Durham was extremely upbeat during the break with Loughran providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Loughran'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 Patterson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Loughran goes to the body landing an uppercut. 2:0
0:11 Tommy Loughran's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 2:0
0:16 Loughran fires a light jab to the stomach 4:0
0:30 Loughran fires and misses. 4:0
0:36 Loughran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:0
0:36 Loughran lands a short hook to the body. 6:0
0:45 Patterson is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:0
0:52 Loughran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
0:59 Patterson really buried that punch into Loughran's ribs. 6:4
0:59 Loughran is clutching his side! 6:4
01:13 Loughran is holding Patterson tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 6:4
01:17 Loughran shoves Patterson away. 6:4
01:22 Loughran rips a hook to the head. 8:4
01:32 Loughran lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Patterson on the end of that punch. 10:4
01:47 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Loughran is scoring more than Patterson. 13:6
02:01 Tommy Loughran fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 13:6
02:03 Patterson scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Loughran. 13:8
02:17 Loughran is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 13:8
02:22 Some good body work by Tommy Loughran but not much on those punches. 15:8
02:26 Patterson is slowing up... 15:8
02:26 * Oh, there's some major swelling under the right eye of Patterson. 15:8
02:38 Loughran bounces off the ropes, challenging Patterson to come get him. 15:8
02:47 Loughran has his arms wrapped around Patterson... Now they separate. 15:8
02:52 Drakulich has to break them apart. 15:8
02:57 Loughran goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 17:8
03:00 Loughran seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:8
03:00 Loughran spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 14. 18:8

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
0:07 Loughran got some great advice from Yank Durham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 15. 0:0
0:07 Loughran'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
0:07 Patterson's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Patterson backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:08 Patterson tastes Loughran's jab 2:0
0:21 Patterson bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:2
0:38 Patterson just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:2
0:50 Loughran comes in low. Patterson puts a headlock on him. Drakulich knocks Patterson's arm off Loughran's head. 2:2
01:02 The Referee breaks it up... 2:2
01:07 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
01:11 Some nice infighting ends with Patterson getting an uppercut in. 2:4
01:27 Floyd Patterson fires a volley of punches but Loughran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:4
01:30 Loughran feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Patterson's chin. 4:4
01:34 Patterson seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 4:4
01:39 Patterson traps Loughran in the corner! 4:4
01:43 Patterson grabs Loughran again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:4
01:52 Drakulich separates them. 4:4
02:01 Loughran is either lucky or has radar. Patterson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:4
02:13 You would think Loughran had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Patterson looked trying to score there! 4:4
02:20 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Drakulich breaks them apart. 4:4
02:24 Floyd Patterson looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 4:6
02:40 Patterson wraps his arms around Loughran. 4:6
02:45 Drakulich moves in to break the clinch. 4:6
02:54 Patterson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Loughran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:6
02:56 Loughran lands a stinging jab. 6:6
03:00 The final seconds of Round 15 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 6:6

Fight Result

Here's Michael Buffer with the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Takeshi Shimekawa, Japan scores the bout 144 to 143 for Tommy Loughran

Nobuaki Uratani, Japan scores the bout 143 to 141 for Floyd Patterson

Ruben Garcia, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for...

...Tommy Loughran

The winner and still IBF light heavyweight champion by split decision is Tommy Loughran!


Score Cards

Takeshi Shimekawa Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 144
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 9 9 10 10 9 10 143

Nobuaki Uratani Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 141
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 9 9 10 10 9 10 143

Ruben Garcia Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 143
Floyd Patterson 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 27 30 28 28 27 27 27 30 30 30 30 28 28 29 29 428
Floyd Patterson 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 27 24 27 27 29 29 28 30 428


Statistics
Categories Tommy Loughran Floyd Patterson
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 6.60 3.80
Hooks / Round 3.40 3.33
Crosses / Round 5.20 4.13
Combinations / Round 6.40 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 3.93 4.20


Punches Landed / Round 25.53 19.13
Punches Missed / Round 45.53 46.60


Punching Accuracy 35.9% 29.1%


Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 1 4 / 3


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Why do I even bother with the Sim? My guys win and they get draws. F*cking robbery.

Maxim owned Saad Muhammad's ass tonight!!!!!

Rematch in Week 31 you little bitch!!! We'll whip that ass again!!!!

IT GOES ON OUR RECORD AS A WIN FOR MAXIM, BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT IT WAS!!!!!