BoxRec

Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Joey Maxim Matthew Saad Muhammad 1-1 2 UD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Floyd Patterson Maxie Rosenbloom 3-2 1 UD 10 10
Preliminary 2 Stanley Ketchel Michael Moorer 1-1 1 MD 12 12
Support Bout Gene Tunney Jack Dillon 3-2 1 MD 10 10
Co-Feature Tommy Gibbons Bob Foster 1-1 1 SD 15 15
Main Event Ezzard Charles Jimmy Bivins 3-2 2 UD 15 15


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Opening Bout
Joey Maxim vs Matthew Saad Muhammad

Fight info: Lackawanna College Student Union, Scranton, PA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Mark Nelson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand), Leszek Jankowiak (Poland) and Dave Moretti (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: 16-11-4 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Izzy Kline - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 12-8-7 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:09 Maxim looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
0:26 Maxim pins Muhammad's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:0
0:38 Nelson pries them apart. 2:0
0:45 The uppercut just landed by Maxim is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:0
01:06 Muhammad lands a devastating cross! 4:5
01:06 Maxim is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:5
01:15 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. 4:5
01:22 Maxim looks to work the body, but Muhammad covers up nicely. 4:5
01:37 Muhammad really buried that punch into Maxim's ribs. 4:9
01:37 Maxim was stunned by that blow! 4:9
01:50 Maxim scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:9
02:03 Muhammad is off target with that uppercut. 6:9
02:06 A cross to body by Maxim gets through. 8:9
02:23 Maxim is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 8:9
02:38 Muhammad does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Maxim's punches in close. 8:9
02:44 Muhammad lands a wicked uppercut! 8:13
02:44 That's the punch Muhammad hoped to land! Maxim looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:13
03:00 Muhammad fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:13
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:14

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighter come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Sam Colonna's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Muhammad throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Maxim. 0:3
0:25 Muhammad lands a solid hook! 0:7
0:25 Maxim is reeling.. 0:7
0:50 Matthew Saad Muhammad scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:11
0:50 Maxim is hurt! 0:11
01:02 Muhammad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:11
01:10 Muhammad lands a hard hook! 0:15
01:10 Maxim is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:15
01:15 A small mouse has formed under Maxim's left eye. 0:15
01:28 What an exchange!! Maxim got the best of that, but Those two were going at it hell bent for leather!! 3:17
01:48 Muhammad drives that short hook into Maxim's midsection! 3:21
01:48 Maxim is suddenly in trouble! 3:21
01:57 Maxim doesn't have to look for Muhammad this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:21
02:03 Maxim catches Muhammad with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 5:21
02:20 Maxim will tie a guy up if he has to. 5:21
02:24 Nelson separates the two fighters. 5:21
02:33 Muhammad picks off the jab by Maxim. 5:21
02:42 Maxim flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 7:21
02:52 Muhammad tries a hook but Joey Maxim blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 9:21
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 9:21

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxim looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Maxim can't score with short uppercut inside. Muhammad got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:19 Muhammad rocks Maxim with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 0:3
0:33 Maxim feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:3
0:41 Maxim throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Muhammad's jaw. 2:3
0:59 Watch Maxim move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Muhammad off balance. 2:3
01:08 Maxim is either lucky or has radar. Muhammad's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:3
01:20 Maxim tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Muhammad. 2:3
01:41 Muhammad misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:3
01:48 Good close quarters action as Muhammad buries an uppercut in Maxim's midsection. 2:6
02:02 Joey Maxim pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:6
02:06 Maxim is forced into his own corner... 2:6
02:11 Muhammad works his way in and leans on Maxim. 2:6
02:25 Maxim works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:6
02:38 Muhammad swings...and misses. 2:6
02:40 Maxim hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Muhammad. 4:6
03:00 Maxim can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:6
03:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Muhammad's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad connects with stiff left hook to the body. 0:3
0:21 Joey Maxim is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:3
0:31 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:3
0:34 Muhammad has Maxim blocked in! 2:3
0:34 Muhammad finds an opening in Maxim's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 2:6
0:38 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Maxim. 2:6
0:47 Muhammad lands a smashing hook! 2:10
0:47 Maxim is gasping for air!! 2:10
0:59 Maxim slides into a neutral corner... 2:10
01:03 That hook by Muhammad jarred Maxim! 2:14
01:03 Maxim was stunned by that blow! 2:14
01:08 The swelling under Maxim's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:14
01:13 Muhammad ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 2:17
01:23 Muhammad has Maxim pinned! 2:17
01:28 Muhammad lands a crushing hook! 2:21
01:28 Maxim appears to have been staggered by that punch... 2:21
01:40 Matthew Saad Muhammad bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:23
01:44 The swelling under Maxim's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 2:23
01:52 Matthew Saad Muhammad bangs home a hard cross. 2:26
02:03 Muhammad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:26
02:11 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:26
02:20 Muhammad is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Maxim a decent target to shoot for. 2:26
02:35 Muhammad's misses as Maxim backpedals away. 2:26
02:37 Not a lot on that hook to Muhammad's side, but it scored. 4:26
02:55 Maxim takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:30
02:55 Maxim was hurt by those blows! 4:30
03:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:32

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 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
0:13 Muhammad just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:20 Muhammad scores with a punishing combination from the inside. 0:3
0:25 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. 0:3
0:30 Maxim slides into the corner... 0:3
0:30 Joey Maxim tastes Muhammad's jab 0:5
0:43 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Joey Maxim who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:5
0:54 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:5
0:54 Both men go at it at ring center, with Muhammad having the upper hand. 4:8
01:04 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 4:8
01:12 There's a straight right by Muhammad! 4:13
01:12 Maxim's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:13
01:17 Maxim's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:13
01:26 Nelson has to pull the fighters away from each other as Muhammad locks up Joey Maxim's arms. 4:13
01:35 * The referee is cautioning Matthew Saad Muhammad about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Nelson isn't going to let it happen. 4:13
01:48 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:13
01:52 Maxim takes a solid cross from Muhammad. 4:16
02:05 Muhammad has Maxim cornered! 4:16
02:10 Muhammad fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:16
02:12 Maxim lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Muhammad 6:16
02:28 Muhammad and Maxim exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Muhammad get in the most telling blows. 8:19
02:32 Maxim's corner men are him to do something as Nelson just made a move toward the fighters as if he's thinking about stopping it. 8:19
02:45 Muhammad misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:19
02:47 Maxim lands a nice cross but Muhammad turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 10:19
03:00 Muhammad fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:19
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:19

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:07 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
0:09 Maxim splits Muhammad's gloves with an uppercut. 2:0
0:13 Maxim looks exhausted but Muhammad still looks like he is fresh. 2:0
0:29 Whatever Sam Colonna said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Muhammad has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 2:0
0:30 Muhammad traps Maxim in the corner! 2:0
0:30 Maxim walks in to a glancing hook from Muhammad. 2:2
0:34 Maxim's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Muhammad. 2:2
0:42 Joey Maxim gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:2
0:56 Muhammad dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Maxim back on his heels! 4:6
0:56 Maxim looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:6
01:13 Muhammad wings a big left hand at Maxim but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:6
01:27 Muhammad has a hold on Maxim that would make a professional wrestler proud. 4:6
01:31 Referee Nelson separates the two... 4:6
01:35 Maxim'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. 4:6
01:47 Muhammad fires and misses. 4:6
01:49 Maxim fires a punch over the jab of Muhammad and gets it in for points. 6:6
02:00 Muhammad gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:8
02:09 Maxim is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:8
02:18 Maxim moves to the center of the Ring taunting Muhammad with his hands by his sides. 6:8
02:23 Maxim is trapped in Muhammad's corner... 6:8
02:27 Circling left, Muhammad looks for an opening to fire a shot at Maxim. 6:8
02:32 Maxim lands a stinging jab. 8:8
02:49 Some nice infighting ends with Maxim getting an uppercut in. 10:8
02:58 Muhammad jolts Maxim with a hard jab. 10:11
03:00 Maxim seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 10:11
03:00 Muhammad appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:11
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 11:12

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 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
0:06 Maxim has Matthew Saad Muhammad trapped! 0:0
0:06 Maxim lands a jab to Matthew Saad Muhammad's midsection 2:0
0:15 Izzy Kline seemed to pump up Maxim between rounds. 2:0
0:20 The quickness and footwork of Maxim is definitely keeping Muhammad off balance. 2:0
0:28 Maxim tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:0
0:46 Maxim moves into the near right corner. 4:0
0:50 Muhammad lets his hands go inside, but Maxim protects his body well. 4:0
0:57 Maxim's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
01:01 Joey Maxim lands a short hook to the body. 6:0
01:22 Muhammad just landed a three punch combo! 6:4
01:22 Maxim is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 6:4
01:26 It seems every shot Maxim takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 6:4
01:39 Muhammad just can't find the range with that cross. 6:4
01:41 Maxim scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:4
01:55 Joey Maxim is challenging Muhammad to fight him and quit clinching. 8:4
01:59 Referee Nelson has to separate the two... 8:4
02:08 Muhammad lands a hard uppercut! 8:8
02:08 Maxim looks shaken! 8:8
02:21 * Muhammad is told to watch the low blows by Nelson. 8:10
02:35 The swelling around Maxim's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 8:10
02:44 Muhammad misses wildly with the hook. 8:10
02:46 Maxim scores with a quick one-two to Muhammad's midsection 10:10
03:00 Maxim tries to muscle inside but Muhammad clinches him. 10:10
03:00 Nelson moves them apart. 10:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 11:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxim looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Sam Colonna was really animated in Muhammad's corner and Muhammad was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Maxim is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Maxim still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Maxim leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:25 Maxim wraps up Matthew Saad Muhammad. 0:0
0:29 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:38 Maxim is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Muhammad. 0:0
0:43 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:47 Maxim has Muhammad trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:0
0:52 Maxim drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:52 Muhammad is clutching his side! 4:0
01:05 Joey Maxim just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:0
01:05 Muhammad was shaken by those blows! 8:0
01:20 Muhammad grabs Maxim. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:0
01:24 Nelson has to break them apart. 8:0
01:36 Maxim doesn't connect with the cross. 8:0
01:47 Maxim fires a shot, but it glances off Muhammad's shoulder. 8:0
02:06 * Muhammad drives home a brutal hook to Maxim's head and down he goes!!! 8:0
02:08 Nelson crouches over Joey Maxim as he starts the count 8:9
02:08 1... 8:9
02:09 Maxim is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 8:9
02:10 3... 8:9
02:11 4... 8:9
02:12 5... 8:9
02:13 6... 8:9
02:14 7... 8:9
02:15 8... 8:9
02:15 * Joey Maxim is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Muhammad. 8:9
02:15 Nelson gives Maxim a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 8:9
02:15 Maxim is dazed as Muhammad looks to put him away! 8:9
02:29 Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:9
02:40 Matthew Saad Muhammad tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:9
02:51 Matthew Saad Muhammad approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Maxim any room to breathe. 8:9
03:00 Muhammad fires a volley of punches but Maxim was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:9
03:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 9:9

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Maxim is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 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
0:23 Maxim sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:0
0:44 * Muhammad lands a perfect cross and Maxim slumps to the canvas! 2:0
0:46 Nelson stands over Maxim and starts the count... 2:6
0:46 1... 2:6
0:47 2... 2:6
0:48 3... 2:6
0:48 * Maxim is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 2:6
0:48 Maxim does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Nelson must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 2:6
0:48 Muhammad is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Maxim's condition and end the fight! 2:6
01:01 Muhammad just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:6
01:12 Muhammad 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. 2:6
01:25 Muhammad tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Maxim blocks it. 2:6
01:27 There's no doubt about it. Those knockdowns this round and last are having an effect on Maxim. 2:6
01:36 Muhammad is stalking his opponent. 2:6
01:41 Maxim is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 4:9
01:41 Muhammad picks up the pace sensing he can get Maxim out of there! 4:9
01:54 Maxim takes a hard combination from Muhammad 4:13
01:54 Joey Maxim was shaken by that blow! 4:13
02:07 Muhammad goes straight at Maxim, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 4:13
02:16 Muhammad lands a devastating hook! 4:17
02:16 Maxim seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:17
02:20 There has to be something done about the swelling around Maxim's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:17
02:26 Maxim's jab is fast and accurate. 6:17
02:35 Maxim retreats into the far corner. 6:17
02:40 Muhammad whiffs with the jab. 6:17
02:42 Joey Maxim goes downstairs with a right cross. 8:17
02:59 Muhammad wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Maxim's defense. 8:17
03:00 Muhammad seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:17
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. 9:18

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 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
0:08 Maxim retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Maxim just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:5
0:12 That series of punches rocked Maxim and he looks to be in trouble. 0:5
0:26 Maxim throws a flurry of punches but Muhammad either blocks or slips them. 0:5
0:33 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:5
0:33 Maxim connects with an uppercut to the head of Muhammad. 2:5
0:50 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. 2:5
01:01 OH! Maxim landed the big hook flush! 6:5
01:01 Muhammad is clutching his side! 6:5
01:06 Muhammad is running out of gas... 6:5
01:18 Maxim lands a crushing hook! 10:5
01:18 Muhammad looks shaken! 10:5
01:33 Muhammad eats a jab from Maxim 12:5
01:37 Maxim still doesn't have his legs under under him after being down last round! 12:5
01:42 Muhammad backs into a neutral corner. 12:5
01:42 Joey Maxim lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 14:5
01:55 Muhammad pins Maxim in the corner! 14:5
01:59 Muhammad throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 14:5
02:06 Maxim lands a solid uppercut! 18:5
02:06 Maxim just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 18:5
02:10 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 18:5
02:23 Maxim pins Muhammad's arms. Now they move apart. 18:5
02:32 Nelson has to separate the two... 18:5
02:37 The action is back at ring center. 18:5
02:46 * A solid cross drops Maxim on his back! 18:5
02:49 Nelson moves into position over Maxim and begins the count 18:14
02:49 1... 18:14
02:50 2... 18:14
02:51 The count is at 3 as Maxim struggles to his knees. 18:14
02:52 4... 18:14
02:53 5... 18:14
02:54 6... 18:14
02:55 7... 18:14
02:56 8... 18:14
02:56 * Maxim's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 18:14
02:56 Nelson is looking at Joey Maxim closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 18:14
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 18:14

Fight Result

And here with the call is Billy Jordan

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

Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 98 to 88

Leszek Jankowiak, Poland scores the bout 99 to 87

Dave Moretti, United States scores the bout 100 to 87

The winner by unanimous decision is Matthew Saad Muhammad!


Score Cards

Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joey Maxim 9 9 10 8 9 9 10 8 8 8 88
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 98

Leszek Jankowiak Round Total
Poland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joey Maxim 9 9 9 8 9 9 10 8 8 8 87
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 99

Dave Moretti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joey Maxim 9 9 9 8 9 9 9 9 8 8 87
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Joey Maxim 27 27 28 24 27 27 29 25 24 24 262
Matthew Saad Muhammad 30 30 29 30 30 30 28 30 30 30 297


Statistics
Categories Joey Maxim Matthew Saad Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 3


Jabs / Round 5.60 5.10
Hooks / Round 4.90 5.00
Crosses / Round 4.30 5.20
Combinations / Round 3.90 3.90
Uppercuts / Round 4.30 4.70


Punches Landed / Round 23.00 23.90
Punches Missed / Round 31.30 63.40


Punching Accuracy 42.4% 27.4%


Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Preliminary 1
Floyd Patterson vs Maxie Rosenbloom

Fight info: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mike England (United States), Kazumasa Kuwata (Japan) and Robert Gonzalez (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Floyd Patterson - Record: 20-10-2 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Gore - Cut Man: Ted Walker
In the blue corner: Maxie Rosenbloom - Record: 17-9-4 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Jim Strickland

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:13 Patterson wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:30 Patterson doesn't connect with the jab. 2:0
0:33 Rosenbloom scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:2
0:47 Rosenbloom scores with the jab. 2:4
01:01 Floyd Patterson misses with that punch. 2:4
01:08 Patterson takes a heavy hook downstairs. 2:8
01:08 Patterson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:8
01:17 Rosenbloom scores to the body with a jab 2:10
01:31 Patterson misses with that uppercut. 2:10
01:34 Rosenbloom gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:12
01:48 Patterson wraps up Rosenbloom... Neither fighter will break... 2:12
01:52 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:12
02:05 Rosenbloom just misses with a huge shot as Patterson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:12
02:12 Rosenbloom backs away and hitches up his trunks. 2:12
02:16 Patterson's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 2:12
02:23 Rosenbloom usues his legs to avoid Floyd Patterson's punches. 2:12
02:30 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 2:12
02:34 Rosenbloom scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:14
02:44 Rosenbloom lands a stinging jab. 2:16
02:53 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Rosenbloom digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Patterson. 2:18
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 2:18

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:13 Patterson is holding on to Rosenbloom. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:22 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:31 Patterson just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:42 Patterson is giving Rosenbloom a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:47 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
0:54 Rosenbloom's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:0
01:04 That was a violent straight right by Patterson! 4:0
01:04 Rosenbloom in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
01:17 Floyd Patterson connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Rosenbloom just shakes his head and smiles. 7:0
01:31 Patterson misses wildly with the Hook. 7:0
01:33 A hard combination lands for Rosenbloom. 7:3
01:45 Patterson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:3
01:52 Fighters are exchanging blows! Rosenbloom scored more on that exchange. 9:6
02:02 As high as Rosenbloom is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Patterson takes advantage of it. 9:6
02:10 Patterson is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 9:6
02:13 Patterson lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Rosenbloom's midsection. 11:6
02:28 Patterson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Rosenbloom with his hands by his sides. 11:6
02:32 Rosenbloom doesn't have to look for Patterson this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:6
02:39 Floyd Patterson fires a volley of punches but Rosenbloom was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:6
02:50 Patterson goes to the body landing an uppercut. 13:6
03:00 Rosenbloom is literally dancing circles around Patterson this round. 13:6
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Assimenios to step in. 15:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxie Rosenbloom looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:28 Rosenbloom clamps Patterson's arms to his side and holds on until Assimenios breaks the hold. 0:0
0:32 Patterson works his way free! 0:0
0:44 Patterson lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:44 Rosenbloom was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:57 Rosenbloom is challenging Patterson to fight him and quit clinching. 4:0
01:09 Patterson and Rosenbloom each take a step back. 4:0
01:25 Rosenbloom is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 4:0
01:36 The fighters are tangled up inside. Rosenbloom has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:2
01:50 Patterson drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:2
01:50 Rosenbloom is gasping for air!! 8:2
02:05 Patterson is holding... 8:2
02:14 Assimenios separates them. 8:2
02:19 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:2
02:34 Patterson pummels Rosenbloom, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 12:2
02:34 Rosenbloom is dazed and he is in trouble!! 12:2
02:46 Patterson scores with a quick one-two to Rosenbloom's midsection 14:2
02:55 Rosenbloom pins Patterson in the corner! 14:2
03:00 Rosenbloom looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 14:2
03:00 Floyd Patterson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 14:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Maxie Rosenbloom's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Patterson tastes Rosenbloom's jab 0:2
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:20 Ted Walker was really animated in Patterson's corner and Patterson was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:25 Patterson is either lucky or has radar. Rosenbloom's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
0:33 Maxie Rosenbloom fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:4
0:59 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:4
01:03 Rosenbloom is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:4
01:08 The action slows for the moment. 0:4
01:15 Rosenbloom smothers Patterson's attack with a clinch! 0:4
01:20 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
01:25 Rosenbloom has Patterson pinned! 0:4
01:25 Both fighters are flailing away but Rosenbloom is definitely landing the better punches. 2:7
01:45 Patterson usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Rosenbloom tries vainly to score. 2:7
02:00 Rosenbloom picks off the jab by Patterson. 2:7
02:16 Rosenbloom has Patterson trapped! 2:7
02:16 Rosenbloom rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:9
02:28 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:9
02:28 Rosenbloom pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:11
02:41 Rosenbloom retreats into a neutral corner. 2:11
02:46 Patterson will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:11
02:50 Patterson shoves Maxie Rosenbloom away. 2:11
02:55 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:11
03:00 Patterson picks off the jab thrown by Rosenbloom. 2:11
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 1:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:07 Rosenbloom moves into the far corner. 0:0
0:11 Patterson circles around the ring. 0:0
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:15 Ted Walker seemed to pump up Patterson between rounds. 0:0
0:20 There's a straight right by Patterson! 4:0
0:20 Rosenbloom seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:33 The action is at ring center. 4:0
0:38 Rosenbloom leaves the jab just short. 4:0
0:45 Rosenbloom takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:0
0:49 Rosenbloom pins Patterson in the corner! 4:0
0:53 Rosenbloom ends up behind Patterson as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:0
01:06 Patterson comes in low. Rosenbloom puts a headlock on him. Assimenios knocks Rosenbloom's arm off Patterson's head. 4:0
01:15 Assimenios pries them apart. 4:0
01:20 The crowd wants more action but I don't know if they are ever satisfied with what is going on in the ring. 4:0
01:28 Rosenbloom is clinching... Patterson is trying to free his gloves... They are under Rosenbloom's arms... 4:0
01:37 Assimenios breaks them up... 4:0
01:46 Floyd Patterson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:0
01:46 Rosenbloom is suddenly in trouble! 9:0
02:02 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 9:0
02:05 Rosenbloom brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 9:0
02:10 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Rosenbloom rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 9:0
02:15 Patterson retreats into the upper corner. 9:0
02:19 Rosenbloom is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 9:0
02:26 Rosenbloom retreats into his own corner... 9:0
02:31 Patterson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Rosenbloom's defense. 9:0
02:38 Patterson has Rosenbloom trapped in the right neutral corner... 9:0
02:42 Patterson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:0
02:56 Rosenbloom forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Patterson. 9:2
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 11:2

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosenbloom looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:21 Rosenbloom can't score with short uppercut inside. Patterson got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:32 Rosenbloom ducks into an uppercut from Patterson. 2:0
0:55 Rosenbloom wraps up Patterson. 2:0
01:04 Rosenbloom pushes Patterson away. 2:0
01:13 Patterson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rosenbloom. 2:0
01:15 Patterson takes a cross to the head from Rosenbloom. 2:2
01:32 Rosenbloom is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 2:2
01:39 Both men look to measure one another. 2:2
01:47 Rosenbloom clinches... Patterson gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:2
01:51 Assimenios is shouting at Maxie Rosenbloom to break! 2:2
01:59 Rosenbloom slips inside and lands a hook. 2:4
02:12 Rosenbloom lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:6
02:26 Rosenbloom is trying to free his gloves from under Patterson's gloves. 2:6
02:38 Assimenios moves them apart. 2:6
02:43 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 2:6
02:47 Maxie Rosenbloom scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Patterson's jaw. 2:8
03:00 It looks like Rosenbloom has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:8
03:00 The Referee has to get between Patterson and Rosenbloom as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 2:7

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Patterson looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Ted Walker was extremely upbeat during the break with Patterson providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Rosenbloom traps Patterson in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Rosenbloom and Patterson are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Rosenbloom having the edge. 2:3
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:3
0:17 Rosenbloom moves into a neutral corner. 2:3
0:22 Patterson works his way in and leans on Rosenbloom... 2:3
0:26 Assimenios separates the two... 2:3
0:35 Rosenbloom is clinching... 2:3
0:44 Patterson pushes Rosenbloom away. 2:3
0:48 Rosenbloom steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:3
0:57 Patterson grabs and holds Rosenbloom... 2:3
01:01 Assimenios has to break the clinch. 2:3
01:12 Rosenbloom fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:3
01:32 Patterson slides into a neutral corner... 2:3
01:36 Rosenbloom misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:3
01:54 Patterson pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:3
02:04 Rosenbloom misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:3
02:06 Patterson leans on Rosenbloom and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 4:3
02:16 Maxie Rosenbloom shoots the jab into the chest of Patterson. 4:5
02:25 Rosenbloom misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 4:7
02:38 Rosenbloom grabs Patterson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Assimenios has to force Maxie Rosenbloom to let go. 4:7
02:50 Assimenios moves in to break the clinch. 4:7
02:55 Rosenbloom's jab is fast and accurate. 4:9
03:00 Rosenbloom tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Patterson blocks it. 4:9
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 7 to a close. 3:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Patterson and Rosenbloom leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Ted Walker said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Patterson has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:14 Patterson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:29 Patterson is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Rosenbloom attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:38 Floyd Patterson swings...and misses. 0:0
0:51 Rosenbloom backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:55 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
01:04 Assimenios separates the two... 0:0
01:12 Rosenbloom doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
01:24 Patterson is trapped in the corner... 0:2
01:24 Rosenbloom fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:4
01:43 Patterson gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Rosenbloom backs away. 3:4
01:52 Rosenbloom feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 3:6
02:06 Patterson tries to muscle inside but Rosenbloom clinches him. 3:6
02:10 Rosenbloom finally lets go of Patterson. 3:6
02:21 Patterson lands a vicious cross! 7:6
02:21 Rosenbloom appears to have been staggered by that punch... 7:6
02:35 Floyd Patterson frees himself from Rosenbloom's clutches! They move to ring center now. 7:6
02:39 Patterson backs into the near right corner. 7:6
02:39 A cross to body by Rosenbloom gets through. 7:8
03:00 * Patterson rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Rosenbloom and Rosenbloom tastes the canvas here in Round 8! 7:8
03:00 Assimenios stands over Maxie Rosenbloom and begins the count... 13:8
03:00 1... 13:8
03:00 * Rosenbloom is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 13:8
03:00 This bout will continue as Assimenios signals to both men to fight. 13:8
03:00 Rosenbloom appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:8
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 14:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Patterson got some great advice from Ted Walker between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:11 Rosenbloom throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Floyd Patterson slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:36 Patterson does a great job of moving as Rosenbloom tries to work inside. 0:0
0:39 Patterson lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Rosenbloom 2:0
0:52 Assimenios has to pull the fighters away from each other as Patterson locks up Rosenbloom's arms. 2:0
0:57 Assimenios separates the two fighters. 2:0
01:03 Rosenbloom pushes Patterson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:0
01:07 Some nice infighting ends with Rosenbloom getting an uppercut in. 2:2
01:23 Patterson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Rosenbloom but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:2
01:33 Patterson lands consecutive blows to Rosenbloom's midsection. 4:2
01:43 Patterson scores with a glancing cross. 6:2
01:47 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Rosenbloom change his style. 6:2
01:55 Rosenbloom has Patterson blocked in! 6:2
01:59 The quickness and footwork of Rosenbloom is definitely keeping Patterson off balance. 6:2
02:08 Patterson grabs Maxie Rosenbloom again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:2
02:13 Referee Assimenios separates the two... 6:2
02:17 Patterson lands a flurry to the ribs of Rosenbloom. 8:2
02:32 Rosenbloom's misses as Patterson backpedals away. 8:2
02:34 * Assimenios is telling Patterson to keep his punches up. 11:2
02:57 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 11:2
02:57 Rosenbloom lands a short uppercut in close. 11:4
03:00 Patterson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 9 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 11:5

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Floyd Patterson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Walker's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Rosenbloom scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:13 Patterson is clutching his side! 0:4
0:18 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:30 Rosenbloom can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
0:40 Rosenbloom has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 0:4
0:43 Rosenbloom has Patterson cornered! 0:4
0:43 Rosenbloom throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:6
0:53 Patterson scores with a hard jab to the body. 3:6
01:10 Patterson made Rosenbloom look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Rosenbloom would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 3:6
01:22 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 3:6
01:26 Assimenios steps in and breaks it up. 3:6
01:31 Both fighters take a half-step back. 3:6
01:44 Patterson slides into the corner... 3:6
01:48 Rosenbloom lands a crushing hook! 3:10
01:48 Patterson is hurt! 3:10
02:07 Rosenbloom traps Patterson in the corner! 3:10
02:11 Rosenbloom tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Patterson. 3:10
02:13 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Patterson is slick enough to get away with it. 6:10
02:23 Rosenbloom looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 6:12
02:39 Patterson takes a hard combination from Rosenbloom 6:16
02:39 Rosenbloom has Patterson hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 6:16
02:48 Patterson has Maxie Rosenbloom blocked in! 6:16
02:48 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Patterson has gotten the better of the exchange. 9:18
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 9:18

Fight Result

Here's Michael Pass with the call...

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

Mike England, United States scores the bout 95 to 94

Kazumasa Kuwata, Japan scores the bout 95 to 94

Robert Gonzalez, United States scores the bout 95 to 94

The winner by unanimous decision is Floyd Patterson!


Score Cards

Mike England Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 95
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 9 10 94

Kazumasa Kuwata Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 95
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 9 10 94

Robert Gonzalez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 95
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 9 10 94

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Floyd Patterson 27 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 285
Maxie Rosenbloom 30 27 27 30 27 30 30 24 27 30 282


Statistics
Categories Floyd Patterson Maxie Rosenbloom
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 2.10 5.40
Hooks / Round 3.70 4.70
Crosses / Round 3.70 3.60
Combinations / Round 3.60 5.60
Uppercuts / Round 3.10 3.80


Punches Landed / Round 16.20 23.10
Punches Missed / Round 35.50 48.60


Punching Accuracy 31.3% 32.2%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1




No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 2 / 2
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 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
Stanley Ketchel vs Michael Moorer

Fight info: Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, OH, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Paul Field, the bout will be scored by three judges: Soeren Saugmann (Denmark), Rick Crocker (United States) and Frank Lombardi (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: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 14-10-3 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Badly Overweight - Trainer: Dai Dollings - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: Michael Moorer - Record: 18-11-4 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:20 Moorer ties up Ketchel. 0:0
0:24 Moorer uses his shoulder to force Ketchel out of the clinch. 0:0
0:37 Ketchel lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:37 Moorer was shaken by that blow! 4:0
0:47 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 4:0
0:57 Moorer takes a right to the body. 6:0
01:09 Ketchel feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Moorer's jaw. 9:0
01:20 Ketchel scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 11:0
01:29 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 11:0
01:50 Ketchel throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Moorer but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 11:0
02:05 Ketchel can't score with short uppercut inside. Moorer got his gloves in front of the punch. 11:0
02:11 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 11:0
02:19 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:0
02:21 Michael Moorer lands a jab to the midsection 11:2
02:35 Ketchel just can't find the range with that cross. 11:2
02:42 Moorer scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 11:6
02:42 Ketchel appears shaken by those punches! 11:6
02:50 Ketchel doesn't have to look for Moorer this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:6
02:53 Moorer eats a sizzling hook from Ketchel that has him backing up! 14:6
03:00 Ketchel holds his arms up in disgust as Moorer holds him around his waist. 14:6
03:00 Referee Field steps in to break it up. 14:6
03:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 15:5

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Ketchel providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Moorer looks to work the body, but Ketchel covers up nicely. 0:0
0:28 Moorer just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:28 Those shots all landed square and Ketchel felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:45 Moorer wraps his arms around Ketchel. 0:4
0:50 Field breaks them up... 0:4
0:59 Ketchel is protecting the body nicely as Moorer fails to score inside. 0:4
01:06 Ketchel backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:4
01:18 Moorer telegraphed that shot and Ketchel ducks under it easily. 0:4
01:20 Ketchel lands a devastating hook to the body. 3:4
01:34 Moorer fires and misses. 3:4
01:41 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:4
01:48 That was a violent straight left by Moorer! 3:8
01:48 Ketchel is trying to regroup after those punches... 3:8
02:02 Moorer blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 3:11
02:16 Moorer charges Ketchel trying to get inside 3:11
02:27 Moorer tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 3:11
02:31 Both men look to measure one another. 3:11
02:39 Ketchel works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 3:11
02:49 Ketchel lands a smashing hook! 7:11
02:49 Moorer is reeling.. 7:11
03:00 Ketchel does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Moorer's punches in close. 7:11
03:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 8:13

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel and Moorer square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:13 Michael Moorer pins Ketchel in the corner! 0:0
0:18 Stanley Ketchel comes in low. Moorer puts a headlock on him. Field knocks Moorer's arm off Ketchel's head. 0:0
0:27 Michael Moorer and Ketchel each take a step back. 0:0
0:36 Moorer tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ketchel. 0:0
0:43 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
0:49 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
01:11 Moorer wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ketchel's defense. 0:0
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. 0:0
01:25 That punch actually went behind Ketchel's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Michael Moorer. 0:0
01:27 Ketchel lands a short hook to the body. 2:0
01:44 Ketchel catches Moorer coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:0
01:44 Moorer is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:0
02:00 Moorer cranks up the hook and connects to Ketchel's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:5
02:00 That's the punch Moorer hoped to land! Ketchel looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:5
02:09 Michael Moorer has Ketchel trapped! 6:5
02:14 Moorer is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:5
02:20 Moorer's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:5
02:23 Both fighters let their hands go with Moorer coming out on top in that melee. 8:8
02:32 The action is at ring center. 8:8
02:37 Moorer misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:8
02:52 Moorer lands a hard uppercut! 8:12
02:52 That punch may have stunned Ketchel momentarily. 8:12
03:00 Moorer fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 8:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Whatever Pete Brodsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ketchel has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:08 Moorer 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
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:19 Ketchel moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:2
0:28 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:2
0:36 Ketchel takes a hard combination from Moorer 2:6
0:36 Moorer just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:6
0:53 Ketchel's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:6
0:57 Moorer backs into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:06 As high as Ketchel is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Moorer takes advantage of it. 2:6
01:13 Ketchel doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Moorer's head? 6:6
01:13 And Moorer's in big trouble now! 6:6
01:27 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Moorer protects his body well. 6:6
01:42 Ketchel is jockeying for position as he tries to force Moorer back into the corner. 6:6
02:03 Ketchel misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:6
02:18 No one is going to confuse Stanley Ketchel with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 6:6
02:28 Ketchel just comes up short with the hook. 6:6
02:34 Moorer lands a devastating hook! 6:10
02:34 Ketchel is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:10
02:55 And Moorer tastes the power of a huge combination from Ketchel! 11:10
02:55 Moorer took far too many hard shots from Stanley Ketchel in that flurry and he is hurt! 11:10
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 13:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:10 Ketchel retreats into the near right corner. 0:0
0:14 Moorer smothers Ketchel's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:23 Ketchel tries to get free... Here comes Field to break them up... 0:0
0:23 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:31 Moorer drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 0:3
0:45 Moorer landed a sharp combination that rocked Ketchel back on his heels! 0:8
0:45 Ketchel is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 0:8
0:54 Moorer splits Stanley Ketchel's gloves with an uppercut. 0:10
01:05 Ketchel dips and connects with a hook to the side of Michael Moorer's head. 2:10
01:24 Moorer scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:12
01:36 The fighters are at ring center... 2:12
01:40 Moorer and Ketchel are in a clinch, Field hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:12
01:49 Field is shouting at Moorer to break! 2:12
01:54 Moorer gets his head on the chest of Ketchel as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:14
02:10 Ketchel takes a heavy hook downstairs. 2:18
02:10 Ketchel is hurt! 2:18
02:15 Some swelling has appeared around the right eye of Stanley Ketchel. 2:18
02:24 Ketchel lands a hard hook! 7:18
02:24 Moorer is gasping for air!! 7:18
02:56 Michael Moorer lands a wicked hook! 7:22
02:56 Ketchel was staggered by that punch! 7:22
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 7:22

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Moorer is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 3:2
0:16 Moorer got some great advice from Jeff Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 3:2
0:17 Ketchel slides into the corner... 3:2
0:21 Moorer misses with that cross. 3:2
0:29 Moorer doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Ketchel. 3:5
0:42 Ketchel grabs Moorer. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:5
0:47 Field pries them apart. 3:5
0:56 Ketchel fires away but finds nothing but air. 3:5
01:03 Moorer is trapped in the corner... 3:5
01:08 Stanley Ketchel pins Michael Moorer's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 3:5
01:12 Michael Moorer works his way free! 3:5
01:24 Ketchel is clinching. Field better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 3:5
01:29 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:5
01:38 Moorer smothers Ketchel's attack as Ketchel tries to get off some shots inside. 3:5
01:41 Some nice infighting ends with Moorer getting an uppercut in. 3:7
01:57 Ketchel misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:7
02:05 Ketchel traps Moorer in the corner! 3:7
02:09 Ketchel looks for a breather; he grabs Moorer and holds on. Moorer pushes Ketchel off and looks for an opening. 3:7
02:14 Ketchel pushes Moorer away. 3:7
02:27 Moorer misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:7
02:39 Stanley Ketchel fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:7
02:46 Moorer is forced into his own corner... 3:7
02:50 Ketchel is holding Michael Moorer tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 3:7
02:55 * Ketchel is leaning on the back of Moorer's neck and Field has seen enough as he issues a warning. 3:7
03:00 Ketchel spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 3:7

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Ketchel put on a good show in his last fight but so far tonight his performance has been a bit flat. 0:0
0:13 Moorer goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:21 Jeff Mayweather not only gave Moorer encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ketchel. Now it's up to Michael Moorer to implement it. 0:2
0:26 Ketchel just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Moorer with a sharp combination! 4:2
0:26 Moorer is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 4:2
0:46 Oh!!! Moorer unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:6
0:46 Ketchel looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:6
0:51 The swelling under Ketchel's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:6
01:00 Moorer has his arms wrapped around Ketchel... Now they separate. 4:6
01:05 Field separates the two... 4:6
01:14 Moorer is holding on to Ketchel. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:6
01:26 Referee Field separates the two... 4:6
01:31 Ketchel'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. 4:6
01:34 Moorer retreats into a neutral corner. 4:6
01:39 Ketchel misses wildly with the Hook. 4:6
01:50 Ketchel throws a flurry of punches but Moorer either blocks or slips them. 4:6
01:57 Moorer pummels Ketchel, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 4:10
01:57 How is Stanley Ketchel standing after those shots? 4:10
02:13 Ketchel dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Moorer back on his heels! 9:10
02:13 Moorer looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 9:10
02:26 Ketchel throws a crushing right to Moorer's jaw! 13:10
02:26 Moorer was stunned by that blow! 13:10
02:40 Ketchel has Moorer cornered! 13:10
02:44 Ketchel has Moorer trapped in the right neutral corner... 13:10
02:48 Ketchel lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Moorer. 13:10
02:55 Moorer slides into his own corner... 13:10
02:59 Moorer picks off the jab thrown by Ketchel. 13:10
03:00 It looks like Moorer has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:10
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 14:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Moorer looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ketchel's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ketchel's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel is holding... 0:0
0:18 Field separates them. 0:0
0:22 Moorer got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jeff Mayweather's instructions work. 0:0
0:23 Moorer tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Stanley Ketchel lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 3:0
0:32 Moorer moves into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:37 OH! Ketchel landed the big hook flush! 7:0
0:37 Moorer looks shaken! 7:0
0:46 Moorer is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 7:0
0:56 Moorer tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ketchel ducks under it. 7:0
01:03 Ketchel drops the right hand flush on Moorer's chin! 11:0
01:03 Michael Moorer is reeling after that shot! 11:0
01:08 Moorer needs to catch his second wind... 11:0
01:17 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Field is going to have to sort this out. 11:0
01:21 Ketchel finally lets go of Moorer. 11:0
01:31 Ketchel grabs Moorer again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 11:0
01:43 Field moves them apart. 11:0
01:52 Ketchel feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 11:0
02:01 Ketchel cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moorer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 11:0
02:08 Michael Moorer lands a strong uppercut! 11:4
02:08 That blast sent Ketchel reeling into the ropes! 11:4
02:24 Ketchel is off target with that cross. 11:4
02:31 Moorer just landed a devastating three punch combo! 11:8
02:31 Ketchel in on unsteady legs after those punches. 11:8
02:35 Ketchel seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 11:8
02:48 Ketchel tries to muscle inside but Moorer clinches him. 11:8
02:52 Field moves in to break the clinch. 11:8
03:00 Stanley Ketchel connects with a violent combination! 15:8
03:00 Moorer is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 15:8
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 15:8
03:00 The Referee has to get between Ketchel and Moorer as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 15:7

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel'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 Ketchel lands a devastating uppercut! 4:0
0:11 Moorer is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:0
0:20 Ketchel's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:21 Michael Moorer is trapped in Stanley Ketchel's corner... 4:0
0:26 Ketchel fires a shot, but it glances off Moorer's shoulder. 4:0
0:33 There's a straight right by Moorer! 4:4
0:33 Ketchel's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:4
0:37 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Ketchel. 4:4
0:42 Ketchel rips a hook to the head. 6:4
0:46 Moorer's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 6:4
0:51 Moorer backs into the far corner. 6:4
0:55 There's a hard shot off the top of Moorer's head! 11:4
0:55 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Michael Moorer is trying to hang on... 11:4
01:12 Ketchel clamps Moorer's arms to his side and holds on until Field breaks the hold. 11:4
01:16 Now they break clean. 11:4
01:22 Ketchel slides into a neutral corner... 11:4
01:26 Moorer lands a vicious cross! 11:8
01:26 That shot buckled Ketchel's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 11:8
01:36 Ketchel is keeping away from the ropes. 11:8
01:40 Ketchel scores with a winging right! Moorer's head snapped back violently with that punch! 15:8
01:40 Moorer's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 15:8
01:45 There appears to be some minor swelling under Moorer's right eye. 15:8
01:49 Moorer is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 15:8
01:57 Ketchel lands a crushing hook! 19:8
01:57 Michael Moorer is suddenly in trouble! 19:8
02:15 Moorer leans on Ketchel and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 19:10
02:35 That hook by Michael Moorer jarred Ketchel! 19:15
02:35 Ketchel is badly hurt! 19:15
02:39 Ketchel seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 19:15
02:48 Look out! That was a straight right by Ketchel! 24:15
02:48 That was a beautiful shot, Moorer's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 24:15
02:57 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 24:15
03:00 Ketchel appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 24:15
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. 24:15

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 10. 0:0
0:05 Jeff Mayweather knows Moorer lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 There's a right cross from Ketchel that lands flush. 3:0
0:20 Moorer drives that short hook into Ketchel's midsection! 3:5
0:20 Ketchel is clutching his side! 3:5
0:39 Ketchel moves into the right corner. 3:5
0:43 Moorer shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Stanley Ketchel flush! 3:9
0:43 Stanley Ketchel is suddenly in trouble! 3:9
0:48 Ketchel is starting to fatigue... 3:9
0:48 There has to be something done about the swelling around Ketchel's right eye as it continues to worsen. 3:9
01:00 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 3:9
01:05 Stanley Ketchel pushes Moorer away. 3:9
01:13 Moorer has Ketchel blocked in! 3:9
01:13 Moorer delivers a cross to the nose of Ketchel. 3:12
01:27 It's a sweet uppercut by Moorer! He snapped Ketchel's head straight back with that punch! 3:17
01:27 Ketchel's knee almost touched the canvas... 3:17
01:31 Both fighters are breathing hard... 3:17
01:31 It seems every shot Stanley Ketchel takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 3:17
01:40 Moorer has Ketchel pinned! 3:17
01:45 Ketchel picks off the jab by Moorer. 3:17
01:47 Ketchel forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Moorer. 5:17
01:51 The swelling is increasing around Moorer's right. 5:17
01:59 Moorer shoots the jab into the chest of Stanley Ketchel. 5:19
02:15 Moorer is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 5:19
02:25 Moorer lands a crushing cross! 5:23
02:25 Ketchel looks stunned! 5:23
02:34 Moorer's right hook has found a home on the side of "The Michigan Assassin" Ketchel's head as he lands it again. 5:26
02:38 The swelling under Ketchel'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. 5:26
02:48 Moorer continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 5:26
02:48 * The crowd, corners, and fighters are stunned as Field ends the round before the bell rings. Everyone else knows what is going on, but not Field. 5:26

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Ketchel is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Moorer keeps looking to get inside on Ketchel 0:0
0:18 Moorer throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Ketchel 0:3
0:22 The swelling around Ketchel's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 0:3
0:34 Moorer misses wildly with the hook. 0:3
0:41 Moorer pins Ketchel in the corner! 0:3
0:45 Moorer fires a lead right that Ketchel manages to avoid. 0:3
0:52 Ketchel appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:3
01:02 Ketchel lands a wicked combination! 5:3
01:02 Moorer is dazed after that three punch salvo from Ketchel. He keeps eating leather like that and I'm going to throw in the towel!! 5:3
01:06 The swelling under Moorer's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:3
01:15 Field warns Moorer for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 5:3
01:20 Field separates the two... 5:3
01:27 Moorer has Ketchel cornered! 5:3
01:27 Moorer connects with a cross to Ketchel's body. 5:5
01:44 Michael Moorer looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Ketchel. 5:5
01:48 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 5:5
01:51 Ketchel traps Moorer in the corner! 5:5
01:56 Oh!!! Ketchel unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:5
01:56 How is Moorer standing after that? 9:5
02:05 Moorer feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:5
02:10 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 9:5
02:19 Referee Field has to separate the two... 9:5
02:23 Moorer takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 9:5
02:32 Ketchel tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 9:5
02:39 Moorer has Ketchel trapped! 9:5
02:44 OH! Moorer landed the big hook flush! 9:10
02:44 Ketchel is staggered... 9:10
02:52 The action is back at ring center. 9:10
02:57 Moorer tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Stanley Ketchel blocks it. 9:10
03:00 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 9:10
03:00 Moorer wings a big left hand at Ketchel but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:10
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:11

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel'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 The swelling on the face of Moorer is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Moorer still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:20 Pete Brodsky seemed to pump up Ketchel between rounds. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:26 Moorer just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:26 Moorer was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:35 Ketchel pins Moorer in the corner! 4:0
0:40 Circling left, Stanley Ketchel looks for an opening to fire a shot at Moorer. 4:0
0:47 Ketchel has Moorer blocked in! 4:0
0:51 Ketchel forces his way inside. 4:0
01:02 Moorer wraps up Ketchel... Neither fighter will break... 4:0
01:14 Field has to break the clinch. 4:0
01:23 Ketchel is clinching... Moorer is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ketchel's arms... 4:0
01:32 Field steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
01:41 Ketchel pins Moorer's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
01:46 Field separates the two fighters. 4:0
01:50 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:0
01:57 Ketchel is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Moorer. 4:0
02:02 Field has to separate the two... 4:0
02:10 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
02:16 Stanley Ketchel scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Moorer. 6:0
02:29 Ketchel pins Moorer's arms. Now they move apart. 6:0
02:34 Field has to break them apart. 6:0
02:41 Moorer cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 6:3
02:55 Ketchel clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 6:3
03:00 Ketchel shoves Moorer away. 6:3
03:00 Moorer seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:3
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. 6:2

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Rick Crocker, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for Stanley Ketchel

Soeren Saugmann, Denmark scores the bout 114 to 114 - even

Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for...

...Stanley Ketchel

The winner by majority decision is Stanley Ketchel!


Score Cards

Soeren Saugmann Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 114
Michael Moorer 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 114

Rick Crocker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 115
Michael Moorer 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 113

Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 115
Michael Moorer 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 113

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Stanley Ketchel 30 28 28 30 27 28 29 30 30 27 27 30 344
Michael Moorer 27 29 29 27 30 29 28 27 27 30 30 27 340


Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Michael Moorer
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 2.75 5.42
Hooks / Round 4.42 3.58
Crosses / Round 3.92 4.83
Combinations / Round 2.58 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.67 3.25


Punches Landed / Round 17.33 21.08
Punches Missed / Round 42.25 42.42


Punching Accuracy 29.1% 33.2%


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


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Support Bout
Gene Tunney vs Jack Dillon

Fight info: Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, WA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tony Paolillo (United States), Reg Thompson (England) and Bruce McTavish (New Zealand), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Gene Tunney - Record: 22-8-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Jack Dillon - Record: 17-12-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Peter Manfredo Sr. - Cut Man: Charley Goldman

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Tunney lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:16 Dillon is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:0
0:25 * Dillon is told to quit head butting by England. 4:2
0:34 Tunney takes a step back and reaches toward his head after what appeared to be an obviously intentional head butt from Dillon! The referee is moving in to admonish Jack Dillon . . . oh, man! Tunney is trying to push past the ref and get to Dillon. 4:2
0:48 Dillon fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:2
0:50 Tunney rams the jab into the chest of Dillon. He's making very effective use of that punch. 7:2
0:59 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 7:2
01:07 Dillon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tunney. 7:2
01:18 Dillon misses wildly with the hook. 7:2
01:29 Tunney smothers Dillon's attack as Dillon tries to get off some shots inside. 7:2
01:39 Tunney lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 9:2
01:56 Dillon wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 9:4
02:16 Tunney throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Dillon but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:4
02:28 Dillon fires a lead right that Tunney manages to avoid. 9:4
02:31 Gene Tunney lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 11:4
02:44 Gene Tunney is either lucky or has radar. Jack Dillon's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 11:4
02:47 The fighters are tangled up inside. Tunney has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 13:4
03:00 Tunney is really fluid in his movement. 13:4
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 14:5

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:05 Dillon received a pep talk from Peter Manfredo Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Dillon continues to follow Tunney about the ring. 0:0
0:15 Tunney looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
0:24 As high as Dillon is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Tunney takes advantage of it. 2:0
0:43 Dillon lands a hook to the ribs. 2:2
0:57 Tunney really buried that punch into Dillon's ribs. 6:2
0:57 Dillon was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 6:2
01:13 Tunney slips out of a corner, as Dillon attempts to trap him. 6:2
01:23 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Dillon is scoring more than Tunney. 8:5
01:34 Gene Tunney rocks Dillon with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 11:5
01:48 Tunney clinches... Dillon gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 11:5
01:52 Referee England has to separate the two... 11:5
02:05 Dillon tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tunney. 11:5
02:17 Gene Tunney looks for a breather; he grabs Dillon and holds on. Dillon pushes Tunney off and looks for an opening. 11:5
02:21 Tunney pushes Dillon away. 11:5
02:28 Both fighters take a half-step back. 11:5
02:36 Dillon sneaks home the right cross. 11:7
02:50 Tunney fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 11:7
02:52 Some nice infighting ends with Dillon getting an uppercut in. 11:9
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 11:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Peter Manfredo Sr. was in Dillon's face between rounds and Dillon just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:12 Tunney fires a punch over the jab of Dillon and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:30 Tunney throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:0
0:37 Dillon scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:2
0:50 Not a lot on that hook to Tunney's side, but it scored. 2:4
01:11 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:4
01:20 England has to separate the two... 2:4
01:29 Dillon throws a flurry of punches but Tunney either blocks or slips them. 2:4
01:40 Dillon misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:4
01:48 Dillon rips a cross to the stomach of Tunney, but there was really no power behind it. 2:6
01:57 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Dillon can land a solid one. 2:8
02:13 Dillon does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Tunney's punches in close. 2:8
02:20 Dillon's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:10
02:39 Dillon wraps up Tunney. 2:10
02:44 Dillon finally lets go of Tunney. 2:10
02:49 Jack Dillon lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:12
02:53 * The round is stopped by England. He apparently thought he heard the bell for the end of the round but he is obviously mistaken. 2:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney and Dillon square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Peter Manfredo Sr. not only gave Dillon encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Gene Tunney. Now it's up to Dillon to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Dillon muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:18 Tunney snaps Dillon's head back with a solid jab. 3:0
0:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 3:0
0:35 Dillon tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tunney blocks it. 3:0
0:37 Dillon tastes Tunney's jab 5:0
0:58 Dillon pins Tunney's arms! The fighters are tied up... 5:0
01:02 * The referee is cautioning Jack Dillon about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but England isn't going to let it happen. 5:0
01:18 Dillon goes downstairs with a right cross. 5:2
01:35 Dillon picks off the jab thrown by Tunney. 5:2
01:51 There's a hard shot off the top of Jack Dillon's head! 9:2
01:51 Dillon is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 9:2
02:04 Dillon scores to the body with a jab 9:4
02:20 Dillon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tunney. 9:4
02:36 Jack Dillon tries to drop the right hand over the top but Tunney ducks under it. 9:4
02:54 Tunney swings...and misses. 9:4
03:00 There's a straight right by Dillon! 9:8
03:00 Tunney looks shaken! 9:8
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 9:9

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:15 Dillon misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:32 Dillon is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tunney. 0:0
0:41 England separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:57 Dillon has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 0:0
01:06 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
01:11 Dillon scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
01:25 Tunney looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:2
01:36 Tunney is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Dillon. 0:2
01:40 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
01:53 Tunney looks to work the body, but Dillon covers up nicely. 0:2
02:05 Tunney fires and misses. 0:2
02:20 Tunney traps Dillon's gloves under his arms, forcing England to break them up. 0:2
02:29 Dillon pushes Tunney away. 0:2
02:34 Tunney quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:2
02:41 Tunney dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Dillon back on his heels! 4:2
02:41 Dillon's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:2
02:58 Tunney drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:2
02:58 Dillon is hurt! 8:2
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 9:1

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dillon is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:15 Dillon lets his hands go inside, but Tunney protects his body well. 0:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:21 Whatever Peter Manfredo Sr. said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Dillon has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:26 Tunney is off target with that jab. 0:0
0:28 Jack Dillon lets a quick hook go, catching Tunney moving in. 0:2
0:46 The fighters are throwing punches but Tunney is being much more effective in this battle. 3:4
0:56 Tunney winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 5:4
01:08 Dillon lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 5:6
01:20 Tunney lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:6
01:37 Oh!!! Tunney unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 11:6
01:37 Tunney has Dillon hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 11:6
01:51 Tunney voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 11:6
01:56 Gene Tunney lands a rapier like jab to the head of Dillon 13:6
02:10 Dillon is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Tunney can't throw punches, I guess. 13:6
02:14 Referee England separates the two... 13:6
02:30 Tunney works free! The fighters move to ring center. 13:6
02:40 Gene Tunney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 13:6
02:42 Dillon's jab connects to Tunney's head 13:8
02:56 Dillon is holding... 13:8
03:00 England pries them apart. 13:8
03:00 It looks like Tunney has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:8
03:00 The Referee has to get between Tunney and Dillon as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 15:7

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:07 Tunney's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Dillon is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:08 Tunney shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:17 Peter Manfredo Sr. felt Dillon lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 2:0
0:22 Dillon comes in low. Tunney puts a headlock on him. England knocks Tunney's arm off Dillon's head. 2:0
0:26 England breaks them up... 2:0
0:36 That was a violent straight right by Tunney! 6:0
0:36 Dillon is gasping for air!! 6:0
0:46 Tunney moves into the far corner. 6:0
0:51 Dillon misses wildly with the Hook. 6:0
0:53 Tunney scores with a glancing cross. 8:0
01:14 Tunney lands a wicked combination! 13:0
01:14 That's the shot Tunney hoped to land! Dillon looks bad after that series of blows. 13:0
01:34 Dillon doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 13:0
01:46 Dillon works his way in and leans on Tunney... 13:0
01:50 Tunney tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 13:0
01:55 Dillon shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 13:2
02:13 Dillon retreats into the upper left corner. 13:2
02:18 Tunney whiffs with the jab. 13:2
02:33 Tunney drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 17:2
02:33 Dillon looks shaken! 17:2
02:37 * You can clearly see the swelling under Dillon's left eye. 17:2
02:42 Dillon is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 17:2
02:51 Dillon picks off the uppercut by Tunney. 17:2
02:54 Jack Dillon scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 17:4
03:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tunney rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 17:4
03:00 Tunney appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 17:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Manny Seamon seemed to pump up Tunney between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Dillon'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 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Tunney lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Dillon. 3:0
0:15 Dillon is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:0
0:23 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 3:0
0:27 England steps in and breaks it up. 3:0
0:32 Tunney backs into the lower corner. 3:0
0:36 Dillon fires and misses. 3:0
0:38 Tunney flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 5:0
0:50 Tunney is trapped in Jack Dillon's corner... 5:0
0:54 Dillon misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:0
0:57 Tunney fires a solid combination. 7:0
01:01 Dillon is fading... 7:0
01:01 The swelling around Jack Dillon's left eye is worsening. 7:0
01:11 Tunney is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 9:0
01:24 Tunney seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
01:31 Jack Dillon lands a smashing hook! 9:4
01:31 Gene Tunney is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:4
01:45 "The Fighting Marine" works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:4
01:56 Dillon bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 9:6
02:09 Tunney slides into a neutral corner... 9:6
02:09 Dillon digs a short hook to ribs of Tunney. 9:8
02:26 Dillon wings a big left hand at Tunney but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:8
02:28 Tunney doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 11:8
02:41 Tunney backs into his own corner... 11:8
02:45 Dillon moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Tunney. 11:8
02:49 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 11:8
02:53 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 11:8
02:56 Dillon has Tunney cornered! 11:8
03:00 Dillon misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 11:8
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:10

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Tunney got some great advice from Manny Seamon between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Dillon is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:11 Dillon telegraphed that shot and Tunney ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:13 Tunney punishes Dillon with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Dillon up. 3:0
0:17 It doesn't look like Dillon has much left at all. 3:0
0:27 Dillon holds his arms up in disgust as Tunney holds him around his waist. 3:0
0:31 England is shouting at Tunney to break! 3:0
0:36 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:0
0:39 Tunney pins Dillon in the corner! 3:0
0:39 The cross scores for Tunney. He needs to throw that punch more often. 5:0
0:43 Look for Tunney to start to target Dillon's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 5:0
0:48 Jack Dillon works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 5:2
01:04 Dillon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:2
01:07 Tunney fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 7:2
01:20 Dillon lands a devastating uppercut! 7:6
01:20 Tunney was staggered by that punch! 7:6
01:34 Dillon tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:6
01:49 Dillon lands a solid uppercut! 7:10
01:49 Tunney was stunned by that blow! 7:10
02:03 Dillon scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 7:14
02:03 Tunney is reeling.. 7:14
02:23 Jack Dillon leaves the jab just short. 7:14
02:36 It's a sweet uppercut by Tunney! He snapped Dillon's head straight back with that punch! 12:14
02:36 Dillon was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 12:14
02:49 Dillon works free! He backs to ring center, with Tunney following. 12:14
02:54 Jack Dillon doubles up to the body, though Tunney seems unfazed. 12:16
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. 11:18

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Dillon's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Dillon's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Dillon lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Gene Tunney on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:29 Dillon charges in but Tunney avoids the rush. 0:2
0:39 Dillon tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:2
0:47 Solid work to the body as Tunney lands an uppercut. 3:2
0:51 The swelling under Dillon's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 3:2
0:59 Dillon has Tunney trapped in the left neutral corner... 3:2
01:04 Dillon is clinching... Tunney is trying to free his gloves... They are under Dillon's arms... 3:2
01:08 England has to break them apart. 3:2
01:21 Tunney ties up Dillon. 3:2
01:25 Referee England steps in to break it up. 3:2
01:41 Dillon misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:2
01:52 Dillon traps Tunney's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 3:2
01:57 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:2
02:01 Not much happening. Both fighters seem content to waste a round as they continue to stare at each other. 3:2
02:04 Tunney slides into his own corner... 3:2
02:09 Dillon lands a devastating cross! 3:6
02:09 Tunney is suddenly in trouble! 3:6
02:19 Dillon seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:6
02:39 Dillon grabs Gene Tunney. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:6
02:43 England separates them. 3:6
02:53 Jack Dillon tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:6
02:56 Tunney gets off a quick combination to the body 5:6
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 5:5

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Michael Buffer is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Reg Thompson, England scores the bout 98 to 93 for Gene Tunney

Tony Paolillo, United States scores the bout 96 to 96 - even

Bruce McTavish, New Zealand scores the bout 97 to 95 for...

...Gene Tunney

The winner by majority decision is Gene Tunney!


Score Cards

Tony Paolillo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 96
Jack Dillon 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 96

Reg Thompson Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 98
Jack Dillon 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 93

Bruce McTavish Round Total
New Zealand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 97
Jack Dillon 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Gene Tunney 28 30 27 30 30 30 30 29 27 30 291
Jack Dillon 29 27 30 29 27 27 27 28 30 30 284


Statistics
Categories Gene Tunney Jack Dillon
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.00 3.80
Hooks / Round 3.90 3.60
Crosses / Round 4.50 4.20
Combinations / Round 4.60 2.80
Uppercuts / Round 3.30 4.80


Punches Landed / Round 21.30 19.20
Punches Missed / Round 36.30 69.10


Punching Accuracy 37.0% 21.7%


Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2


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


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
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 Bob Foster

Fight info: Selland Arena, Fresno, CA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Frank Garza, the bout will be scored by three judges: Samuel Conde (Puerto Rico), Manuel Veliz (Argentina) and Paul Artisst (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, 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: 22-5-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pat Burns - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Bob Foster - Record: 16-8-7 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Bill Gibson

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:09 What an exchange!! Foster got the best of that, but Those two were going at it hell bent for leather!! 2:3
0:23 Foster misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:3
0:25 Gibbons throws the cross and scores to the head of Foster. 4:3
0:39 Foster tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Gibbons. 4:3
01:01 Gibbons and Foster are in a clinch, Garza hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:3
01:10 Referee Garza separates the two... 4:3
01:19 Foster grabs Gibbons. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:3
01:24 Garza has to break them apart. 4:3
01:29 Foster jolts Tommy Gibbons with a hard jab. 4:6
01:46 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 4:6
01:58 Gibbons has Bob Foster blocked in! 4:6
02:02 Gibbons catches Foster coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:6
02:02 That punch may have stunned Foster momentarily. 8:6
02:12 Gibbons pins Foster in the corner! 8:6
02:17 Gibbons lands a wicked uppercut! 13:6
02:17 Foster is reeling after that shot! 13:6
02:30 Foster fires and misses. 13:6
02:48 Gibbons grabs Foster's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Garza has to force Gibbons to let go. 13:6
02:52 Gibbons finally lets go of Bob Foster. 13:6
03:00 Foster is keeping away from the ropes. 13:6
03:00 Foster works his way in and leans on Gibbons. 13:6
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 12:8

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gibbons and Foster leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:0
0:19 Foster slides into the corner... 2:0
0:19 Gibbons lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:0
0:33 There's a straight right by Gibbons! 8:0
0:33 That shot landed square and Foster felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 8:0
0:43 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 8:0
0:43 Gibbons scores with three hard shots in a row! 11:0
0:55 Gibbons drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Bob Foster. 14:0
01:11 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:0
01:19 Gibbons is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 14:0
01:23 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 14:0
01:26 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 14:0
01:33 Foster slides into a neutral corner... 14:0
01:37 Tommy Gibbons wraps up Bob Foster... Neither fighter will break... 14:0
01:42 Foster works his way free! 14:0
01:51 Foster moves to the center of the Ring taunting Gibbons with his hands by his sides. 14:0
02:01 Foster connects with a violent cross! 14:4
02:01 Tommy Gibbons looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 14:4
02:10 Foster throws a punch and lands. Tommy Gibbons scores with a counter. Looks like Foster was a little more effective. 16:7
02:27 Foster cranks up the hook and connects to Tommy Gibbons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 16:11
02:27 Gibbons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 16:11
02:37 Foster doesn't have to look for Gibbons this round. He is right there in front of him. 16:11
02:48 Gibbons takes a heavy hook downstairs. 16:16
02:48 Gibbons is gasping for air!! 16:16
02:57 Foster backs into his own corner... 16:16
03:00 Gibbons pins Foster's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 16:16
03:00 The Referee breaks it up... 16:16
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 16:17

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gibbons's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman knows Gibbons lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The action is back at ring center. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons lands consecutive blows to Foster's midsection. 2:0
0:20 Foster comes in low. Gibbons puts a headlock on him. Garza knocks Gibbons's arm off Foster's head. 2:0
0:24 * That was a blatant head butt by Gibbons and Garza has stopped the action to scold him 2:0
0:33 Foster staggers backwards and reaches toward his head. Surely, we're going to get some kind of action on the part of the referee, after this obviously intentional head butt from Gibbons! 2:0
0:42 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches but Foster either blocks or slips them. 2:0
0:49 * Garza motions to Gibbons to keep his punches up. 4:0
01:15 Foster takes a hard combination from Gibbons 8:0
01:15 Foster is badly hurt! 8:0
01:25 Foster traps Gibbons in the corner! 8:0
01:29 Foster tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 8:0
01:39 Gibbons pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:0
01:49 Tommy Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:0
01:55 There's a hard shot off the top of Gibbons's head! 8:4
01:55 Gibbons is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 8:4
02:09 Gibbons has a hold on Foster that would make a professional wrestler proud. 8:4
02:13 Gibbons uses his shoulder to force Foster out of the clinch. 8:4
02:25 Gibbons pins Foster in the corner! 8:4
02:25 Gibbons throws a savage uppercut to the midsection, but Foster is able to absorb most of the impact by keeping his elbows in tight. 10:4
02:34 Gibbons has Foster cornered! 10:4
02:38 Foster is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 10:4
02:40 Not much steam behind Bob Foster's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 10:6
02:49 Gibbons cranks a hard cross to the body of Foster. 13:6
02:58 As high as Foster is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gibbons takes advantage of it. 13:6
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 13:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Foster lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
0:11 Gibbons looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:4
0:20 Charley Goldman was really animated in Tommy Gibbons's corner and Gibbons was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:22 Gibbons has Foster trapped! 0:4
0:26 Gibbons is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:4
0:35 Foster works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:4
0:40 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:4
0:47 Foster does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Gibbons's punches in close. 0:4
01:01 Gibbons tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:4
01:14 Foster drops the right hand flush on Gibbons's chin! 2:8
01:14 Gibbons looks stunned! 2:8
01:30 Gibbons retreats into the far left corner. 2:8
01:34 Bob Foster lands a strong hook! 2:12
01:34 Gibbons is hurt! 2:12
01:51 Foster 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. 2:12
02:03 Gibbons is holding on to Foster. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:12
02:08 Garza separates them. 2:12
02:17 Foster wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Gibbons's defense. 2:12
02:19 Gibbons stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 4:12
02:37 Tommy Gibbons's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 4:12
02:40 Gibbons has Foster pinned! 4:12
02:40 Gibbons bangs a right cross off the face of Foster. 6:12
02:57 Foster just comes up short with the combination. 6:12
03:00 Foster ties up Gibbons. 6:12
03:00 Garza breaks them up... 6:12
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 4. 6:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster 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
0:18 Gibbons pummels Foster, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 4:0
0:18 Bob Foster appears shaken by those punches! 4:0
0:22 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:37 Gibbons scores with a quick one-two to Foster's midsection 6:0
0:54 Gibbons is circling his opponent. 6:0
0:58 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:02 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Foster. He had some steam on that punch. 6:3
01:16 Garza has to pull the fighters away from each other as Foster locks up Gibbons's arms. 6:3
01:20 Garza separates the two... 6:3
01:29 Foster lands a crushing hook! 6:7
01:29 Gibbons looks shaken! 6:7
01:51 Hide the china because Foster is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 6:7
02:04 Bob Foster misses wildly with the Hook. 6:7
02:11 Gibbons is trapped in Foster's corner... 6:7
02:15 Gibbons is trying to free his gloves from under Foster's gloves. 6:7
02:24 Foster shoves Gibbons away. 6:7
02:33 Foster fires a shot, but it glances off Gibbons's shoulder. 6:7
02:35 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:7
02:52 No one is going to confuse Foster with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 8:7
03:00 Foster swings...and misses. 8:7
03:00 There's the bell. Tommy Gibbons wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 5 is history. 9:8

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Bob Foster lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:11 Gibbons is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:4
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:20 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Gibbons providing some solid encouragement. 0:4
0:25 Foster lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tommy Gibbons. 0:4
0:40 Tommy Gibbons tries to muscle inside but Foster clinches him. 0:4
0:45 Garza steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
0:53 Gibbons and Foster clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:4
01:01 Garza warns Gibbons for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:4
01:06 * The referee cautions Gibbons about leaning on Bob Foster's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:4
01:20 Tommy Gibbons plants a hard cross in Foster's midsection. 3:4
01:32 Foster feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 3:4
01:37 Foster lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 3:4
01:39 Not a lot on that hook to Foster's side, but it scored. 5:4
01:56 Gibbons is holding... 5:4
02:00 Garza has to separate the two... 5:4
02:07 Gibbons's jab is fast and accurate. 7:4
02:23 Bob Foster whiffs with the cross. 7:4
02:30 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:4
02:38 Gibbons smothers Foster's attack as Foster tries to get off some shots inside. 7:4
02:40 Tommy Gibbons throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Foster. 10:4
02:52 Gibbons scores with a glancing cross. 12:4
03:00 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 12:4
03:00 Foster pushes Gibbons away. 12:4
03:00 Gibbons spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 12:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:15 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:17 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:32 Gibbons moves into the far left corner. 0:0
0:36 Foster tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gibbons blocks it. 0:0
0:58 Tommy Gibbons misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
01:06 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
01:10 The fighters are trading punches and Tommy Gibbons seems to have won that exchange. 3:2
01:19 Foster rocks Gibbons with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 3:5
01:32 Gibbons traps Foster in the corner! 3:5
01:46 Bob Foster is either lucky or has radar. Gibbons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 3:5
01:48 Foster shoots the jab into the chest of Gibbons. 3:7
02:08 Foster lands a hard cross! 3:12
02:08 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 3:12
02:22 Foster fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:12
02:28 Foster is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Gibbons's jaw. 3:15
02:28 Foster is raining blows down on Gibbons, who is obviously hurt. Bob Foster wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 3:15
02:37 Gibbons retreats into his own corner... 3:15
02:42 Foster throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:15
02:52 Foster forces his way inside. 3:15
03:00 Foster really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 3:19
03:00 Gibbons was hurt by those blows! 3:19
03:00 There's another round in the books. 4:20

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Foster got some great advice from Jimmy August between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons clinches... Foster gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:17 Gibbons pushes Foster away. 0:0
0:17 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:0
0:26 Foster looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Tommy Gibbons. 0:0
0:35 Gibbons has Foster trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:0
0:39 The fighters are tied up. Tommy Gibbons tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:44 Referee Garza steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:48 Gibbons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:53 Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:53 Both fighters are flailing away but Gibbons is definitely landing the better punches. 3:2
01:03 The cross scores for Gibbons. He needs to throw that punch more often. 5:2
01:12 The fighters are at ring center... 5:2
01:17 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 5:2
01:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 5:2
01:27 Foster backs into the near right corner. 5:2
01:31 Gibbons's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 5:2
01:43 Foster traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms, forcing Garza to break them up. 5:2
01:52 Garza has to break the clinch. 5:2
01:56 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 5:2
01:59 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 5:2
02:03 Foster scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:6
02:03 Gibbons is reeling.. 5:6
02:17 Gibbons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:6
02:17 Foster is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:6
02:34 Foster leaves the jab just short. 9:6
02:36 A flurry of blows from Gibbons lands to the body 11:6
02:53 Foster tries to drop the right hand over the top but Gibbons ducks under it. 11:6
03:00 And Foster tastes the power of a huge hook from Gibbons! 15:6
03:00 Gibbons sent Foster reeling with that punch! 15:6
03:00 Tommy Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Gibbons and Foster go back to their corners. 14:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bob Foster looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Foster received a pep talk from Jimmy August before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons slips inside and lands a hook. 2:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:28 Foster can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
0:30 Gibbons connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Foster just shakes his head and smiles. 5:0
0:43 Tommy Gibbons slides into his own corner... 5:0
0:47 Gibbons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:4
0:47 Gibbons is clutching his side! 5:4
01:08 Foster moves into a neutral corner. 5:4
01:08 Tommy Gibbons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 7:4
01:20 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 7:4
01:20 Foster bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 7:6
01:34 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:6
01:45 Foster goes straight at Gibbons, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 7:6
01:55 Foster landed a sharp combination that rocked Gibbons back on his heels! 7:10
01:55 Gibbons was stopped cold by that series of shots! 7:10
02:09 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Bob Foster's punches. 7:10
02:12 Gibbons gets the cross through Foster's guard. 9:10
02:23 Foster traps Gibbons in the corner! 9:10
02:28 Bob Foster misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 9:10
02:30 Gibbons slips in a jab to the body 11:10
02:48 Both fighters move back to ring center. 11:10
02:53 That punch actually went behind Bob Foster's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Gibbons. 11:10
03:00 It looks like Gibbons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:10
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:12

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Charley Goldman seemed to pump up Gibbons between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Foster misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:24 Foster traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Garza breaks it up. 0:0
0:29 Garza is shouting at Foster to break! 0:0
0:36 Gibbons has Bob Foster pinned! 0:0
0:36 Gibbons throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Bob Foster's jaw. 2:0
0:49 Foster is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:2
01:03 Gibbons misses with that punch. 2:2
01:05 Foster feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Gibbons's jaw. 2:5
01:18 Gibbons picks off the jab thrown by Foster. 2:5
01:21 Gibbons shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:5
01:31 Gibbons bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 6:5
01:47 Foster lands a solid hook! 6:10
01:47 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 6:10
02:04 Foster eats a jab from Tommy Gibbons 8:10
02:13 Gibbons is pinned in his own corner... 8:10
02:17 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Foster tries to work inside. 8:10
02:20 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Gibbons who scores with a short hook to the chest. 10:10
02:33 Foster knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 10:10
02:46 Foster is challenging Gibbons to fight him and quit clinching. 10:10
02:51 Referee Garza has to separate the two... 10:10
02:55 Garza is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 10:10
03:00 Gibbons is just missing by a hair with his punches. 10:10
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. 9:11

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Foster smothers Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:20 Garza separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:20 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Gibbons has Foster blocked in! 0:0
0:29 Gibbons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:34 Gibbons is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:39 He doesn't connect with the combination. 0:0
0:54 Foster is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Gibbons a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
01:02 Foster has Tommy Gibbons pinned! 0:0
01:06 Bob Foster just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:4
01:06 Those punches hurt Gibbons and he looks to hang on. 0:4
01:23 Gibbons works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:4
01:32 Gibbons has his arms wrapped around Foster... Now they separate. 0:4
01:37 Garza moves in to break the clinch. 0:4
01:45 Both men look to measure one another. 0:4
01:48 Foster slides into the corner... 0:4
01:52 Gibbons is moving like a ghost out there, as Foster trys in vain to corner him 0:4
02:06 Gibbons lands a devastating cross! 4:4
02:06 Bob Foster was stunned by that blow! 4:4
02:19 Gibbons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
02:30 Foster has Gibbons trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 4:4
02:34 Foster is clinching. Garza better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:4
02:43 Now they break clean. 4:4
02:48 Bob Foster slides into a neutral corner... 4:4
02:52 Watch Gibbons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Bob Foster off balance. 4:4
02:57 Foster backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
03:00 That was a violent straight right by Gibbons! 9:4
03:00 Foster was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:4
03:00 Bob Foster is breathing heavily... 9:4
03:00 Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 11 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 11:3

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 The action is at ring center. 0:0
0:08 Foster rams the jab into the chest of Tommy Gibbons. He's making very effective use of that punch. 0:3
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:3
0:22 Foster wraps up Gibbons. 0:3
0:31 Garza moves them apart. 0:3
0:35 Gibbons takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:3
0:44 Gibbons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Foster back on his heels! 4:3
0:44 Foster looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:3
0:53 Foster is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:3
01:01 Foster just misses with a huge shot as Gibbons chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:3
01:13 Apparently Foster feels it's a good strategy to hug Gibbons and force Garza to come separate them. 4:3
01:17 Garza separates the two... 4:3
01:22 Foster catches Gibbons with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:5
01:35 Gibbons is trapped in the corner... 4:5
01:40 Foster is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 4:5
01:49 He just comes up short with the combination. 4:5
02:01 Foster works his way in and leans on Gibbons... 4:5
02:05 Garza pries them apart. 4:5
02:10 Fighters are exchanging blows! Foster scored more on that exchange. 6:8
02:22 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:8
02:27 Gibbons is off target with that uppercut. 6:8
02:38 Foster fires a lead right that Tommy Gibbons manages to avoid. 6:8
02:40 A straight cross from Gibbons gets through Foster's guard. 8:8
02:53 A cross lands for Gibbons. Foster didn't see that one coming. 10:8
03:00 Gibbons is forced into his own corner... 10:8
03:00 Foster can't score with short uppercut inside. Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:8
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 12. 10:8

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons and Foster square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 13. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons traps Foster in the corner! 0:0
0:06 Gibbons sneaks home the right cross. 2:0
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:15 Foster is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:33 Gibbons just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:39 Foster just landed a three punch combo! 2:4
0:39 How is Gibbons standing after those shots? 2:4
0:53 Foster clamps Gibbons's arms to his side and holds on until Garza breaks the hold. 2:4
0:58 Gibbons tries to get free... Here comes Garza to break them up... 2:4
01:02 The action slows for the moment. 2:4
01:11 Foster grabs and holds Gibbons... 2:4
01:15 Foster and Gibbons each take a step back. 2:4
01:24 Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 2:4
01:28 Look out! That was a straight right by Foster! 2:8
01:28 Gibbons looks shaken! 2:8
01:43 Foster bores in determined to maul Gibbons 2:8
01:53 OH! Foster landed the big hook flush! 2:13
01:53 Gibbons is reeling.. 2:13
02:09 Gibbons clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:13
02:18 Tommy Gibbons finally lets go of Foster. 2:13
02:23 Gibbons gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:13
02:37 Garza tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Foster. 4:13
02:42 Gibbons shoves Foster away. 4:13
02:51 Foster picks off the uppercut by Gibbons. 4:13
03:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 4:13
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 13. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 4:12

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 14. 0:0
0:14 Foster is clinching... Gibbons is trying to free his gloves... They are under Foster's arms... 0:0
0:18 Gibbons works his way free! 0:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:28 Foster throws a punch and lands. Gibbons scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 2:2
0:37 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:2
0:41 Gibbons throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Foster but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:2
0:54 Gibbons unleashes a flurry and Foster fires back, a close exchange with Gibbons coming out on top. 5:4
01:08 Foster lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Gibbons's defense. 5:7
01:22 Gibbons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:7
01:29 Tommy Gibbons shoots a cross to the midsection. 7:7
01:34 Foster looks to be out of gas at this point. 7:7
01:39 Gibbons gets in a short cross to the body. 9:7
01:53 Gibbons is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Foster 9:7
01:58 Tommy Gibbons slides into the corner... 9:7
02:03 Foster is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Gibbons can't throw punches, I guess. 9:7
02:07 Foster pushes Gibbons away. 9:7
02:12 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 9:7
02:19 Foster's misses as Tommy Gibbons backpedals away. 9:7
02:26 Gibbons lands a vicious uppercut! 14:7
02:26 That shot buckled Bob Foster's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 14:7
02:39 Gibbons frees himself from Foster's clutches! They move to ring center now. 14:7
02:52 Gibbons looks for a breather; he grabs Foster and holds on. Foster pushes Gibbons off and looks for an opening. 14:7
02:56 Foster tries to get free... Here comes Garza to break them up... 14:7
03:00 Gibbons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 14:7
03:00 Gibbons appears to have this fight under control. 14:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 14 comes to an end. 16:6

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:08 Foster got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy August's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Tommy Gibbons scores with consecutive blows to the body of Foster. 2:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:18 Jimmy August was livid with Foster after his display in that last round. 2:0
0:19 Gibbons moves into the right corner. 2:0
0:23 Foster fires and misses. 2:0
0:34 He brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 2:0
0:39 He brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:0
0:44 Foster lands a strong cross! 2:4
0:44 Gibbons's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:4
0:58 Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
0:58 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Bob Foster digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Gibbons. 2:6
01:12 Foster drives that short hook into Gibbons's midsection! 2:11
01:12 Gibbons is hurt! 2:11
01:16 It looks like Gibbons and Foster are both sucking wind... 2:11
01:25 Foster shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Gibbons. 2:11
01:34 Foster lands a smashing hook! 2:15
01:34 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:15
01:39 Gibbons looks a little puffy under his left eye. 2:15
02:25 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:15
02:29 Garza yells at the fighters to separate but Gibbons and Bob Foster are a tangle of arms. 2:15
02:34 Garza moves in to break the clinch. 2:15
02:43 Foster keeps looking to get inside on Gibbons 2:15
02:52 Foster throws a crushing right to Gibbons's jaw! 2:19
02:52 Foster has Gibbons in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:19
03:00 Foster seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:19
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 1:21

Fight Result

Here's Pat Harker with the call...

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

Samuel Conde, Puerto Rico scores the bout 143 to 142 for Bob Foster

Manuel Veliz, Argentina scores the bout 143 to 142 for Tommy Gibbons

Paul Artisst, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for...

...Tommy Gibbons

The winner by split decision is Tommy Gibbons!


Score Cards

Samuel Conde Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 142
Bob Foster 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 143

Manuel Veliz Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 143
Bob Foster 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 142

Paul Artisst Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Gibbons 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 143
Bob Foster 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 142

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


Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Bob Foster
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.40 5.27
Hooks / Round 3.80 5.87
Crosses / Round 4.80 2.60
Combinations / Round 5.07 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 3.73 2.47


Punches Landed / Round 21.80 18.80
Punches Missed / Round 33.07 54.20


Punching Accuracy 39.7% 25.8%


Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Low Blow 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 3


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


No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Main Event
Ezzard Charles vs Jimmy Bivins

Fight info: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Denny Nelson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Franz Marti (Switzerland), Jose Rivera (Puerto Rico) and Beat Hausamann (Switzerland), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 20-6-4 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
In the blue corner: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 21-6-3 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Charley Goldman

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:06 Bivins moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:20 Bivins and Charles are in a clinch, Nelson hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:2
0:32 Bivins and Charles each take a step back. 0:2
0:37 Bivins rips a hook to the body. 0:4
0:50 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
0:53 Charles scores with a quick one-two to Bivins's midsection 2:4
01:09 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bivins. 2:4
01:16 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Bivins lands the right hand. 2:6
01:34 Bivins brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 2:6
01:46 Charles comes in low. Bivins puts a headlock on him. Nelson knocks Jimmy Bivins's arm off Charles's head. 2:6
01:51 The Referee breaks it up... 2:6
01:57 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 2:6
02:12 Bivins looks for a breather; he grabs Charles and holds on. Charles pushes Bivins off and looks for an opening. 2:6
02:17 Nelson has to break them apart. 2:6
02:27 Bivins holds his arms up in disgust as Ezzard Charles holds him around his waist. 2:6
02:31 Nelson separates them. 2:6
02:44 Charles fires and misses. 2:6
02:46 Bivins's finds a home on Charles's jaw. 2:8
02:55 As high as Charles is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bivins takes advantage of it. 2:8
03:00 Bivins just landed a devastating three punch combo! 2:12
03:00 Charles was hurt by those blows! 2:12
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 1:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Bivins got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Charley Goldman's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Bivins feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:25 Nelson tries to separate the boxers but Bivins has a vice-like grip on Ezzard Charles. 0:2
0:34 Bivins finally lets go of Charles. 0:2
0:43 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:2
0:47 Bivins flicks a lead right to the head of Ezzard Charles. 0:4
0:56 Bivins and Charles go toe to toe with Bivins getting the better of it. 2:7
01:06 Bivins scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Charles. 2:9
01:20 Charles clamps Bivins's arms to his side and holds on until Nelson breaks the hold. 2:9
01:24 Nelson is shouting at Charles to break! 2:9
01:29 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:9
01:36 Bivins wraps up Charles... Neither fighter will break... 2:9
01:41 Now they break clean. 2:9
01:46 * Ezzard Charles is told to quit holding and hitting by Nelson. 6:9
02:09 Jimmy Bivins is flicking the jab, trying to keep Charles at long range. 6:9
02:17 Charles's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:9
02:21 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 6:9
02:27 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 6:9
02:34 Bivins is holding on to Ezzard Charles. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:9
02:39 Nelson pries them apart. 6:9
02:44 Charles steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:9
02:55 Charles bounces off the ropes, challenging Bivins to come get him. 6:9
03:00 Bivins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:9
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Charles's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 6:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Ezzard Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Bivins doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:22 Charles drives a brutal left hook home just above Jimmy Bivins's trunks. 3:0
0:37 Bivins is motioning with his gloves for Charles to bring it on, but Bivins is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 3:0
0:45 Bivins ties up Charles... 3:0
0:49 Charles works his way free! 3:0
01:02 Charles sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:0
01:19 Charles frees himself from Bivins's clutches! They move to ring center now. 5:0
01:32 Bivins misses wildly with the hook. 5:0
01:39 Charles dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Jimmy Bivins back on his heels! 9:0
01:39 Bivins is badly hurt! 9:0
01:54 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:0
01:56 Charles feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Bivins's chin. 11:0
02:05 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 11:0
02:05 Bivins connects with an uppercut to the head of Charles. 11:2
02:15 Bivins lands a rapier like jab to the head of Charles 11:4
02:24 Charles digs a short hook to ribs of Bivins. 13:4
02:40 Charles slides into his own corner... 13:4
02:44 Bivins is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Charles's defense. 13:4
02:54 Bivins circles around the ring. 13:4
02:58 Charles slides into the corner... 13:4
02:58 Bivins's jab connects to Charles's head 13:6
03:00 The bell ending Round 3 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:08 Charles received a pep talk from Al Certo before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Bivins punishes Ezzard Charles with a hook to the ribs. 0:3
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:3
0:18 John David Jackson seemed agitated with Bivins, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:3
0:23 Bivins is really fluid in his movement. 0:3
0:28 Ezzard Charles fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:3
0:44 Bivins is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Charles to chase him. 2:3
0:49 Charles is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:3
01:06 Bivins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Charles blocks it. 4:3
01:08 Charles misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 6:3
01:22 Charles throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:3
01:32 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:3
01:46 Bivins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:3
01:58 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Charles rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:3
02:02 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. 6:3
02:09 Charles retreats into his own corner... 6:3
02:09 Bivins gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:5
02:26 Charles lands a solid hook! 10:5
02:26 Bivins is hurt! 10:5
02:40 Charles backs into the upper corner. 10:5
02:45 Bivins grabs Charles's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Nelson has to force Bivins to let go. 10:5
02:49 Nelson has to separate the two... 10:5
02:55 Bivins has Charles pinned! 10:5
02:55 Bivins bangs the uppercut home. 10:7
03:00 Jimmy Bivins is circling his opponent. 10:7
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:9

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Bivins's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Al Certo was really animated in Charles's corner and Charles was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Bivins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:22 Bivins scores with consecutive blows to the body of Charles. 0:2
0:35 Bivins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:2
0:50 Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
01:01 Bivins really buried that punch into Charles's ribs. 0:6
01:01 Charles in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:6
01:13 Bivins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:20 Jimmy Bivins finds a home for his jab, keeping Charles at bay. 0:8
01:31 There's the uppercut from Bivins. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:10
01:45 Jimmy Bivins throws a flurry of punches but Charles either blocks or slips them. 0:10
01:52 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:10
02:00 Ezzard Charles voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:10
02:04 Bivins quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:10
02:16 Charles catches Bivins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:10
02:16 Bivins was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:10
02:33 Charles lands a strong hook! 8:10
02:33 Bivins is gasping for air!! 8:10
02:51 Bivins smothers Charles's attack with a clinch! 8:10
03:00 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 8:10
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 6. 0:0
0:08 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Bivins lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 0:2
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:26 The fighters are tangled up inside. Bivins has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:4
0:36 Bivins lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 0:6
0:48 Jimmy Bivins pins Charles in the corner! 0:6
0:48 Bivins looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 0:8
01:02 Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:8
01:04 Ezzard Charles leans on Bivins and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:8
01:21 There's a straight right by Charles! 6:8
01:21 Jimmy Bivins staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:8
01:31 Bivins feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:8
01:35 Bivins fires a lead right that Charles manages to avoid. 6:8
01:42 Bivins takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:8
01:51 Bivins can't score with short uppercut inside. Charles got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:8
01:57 Charles just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Bivins with a sharp combination! 10:8
01:57 Bivins is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:8
02:11 Jimmy Bivins retreats into the near right corner. 10:8
02:15 Charles fires a shot, but it glances off Bivins's shoulder. 10:8
02:26 Charles throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Bivins. 13:8
02:36 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 13:8
02:38 Charles scores with a nice right cross. 15:8
02:58 Bivins is off target with that uppercut. 15:8
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 15:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ezzard Charles rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 Charley Goldman not only gave Bivins encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Charles. Now it's up to Jimmy Bivins to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Bivins bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
0:10 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:15 Bivins scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:4
0:29 Bivins works his way in and leans on Charles... 0:4
0:38 Referee Nelson has to separate the two... 0:4
0:47 Bivins is clinching... Charles is trying to free his gloves... They are under Bivins's arms... 0:4
0:52 Nelson separates the two... 0:4
0:56 Charles retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:01 Bivins ties up Charles. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:4
01:05 Bivins pushes Ezzard Charles away. 0:4
01:17 Charles slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Bivins. 3:4
01:31 Bivins grabs and holds Charles... 3:4
01:43 Referee Nelson separates the two... 3:4
01:47 Both men look to measure one another. 3:4
01:54 Charles does a great job of moving as Jimmy Bivins tries to work inside. 3:4
01:57 Charles throws another good combination that temporarily slows Bivins. 5:4
02:14 Bivins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:4
02:21 Bivins takes a heavy hook downstairs. 9:4
02:21 Bivins is clutching his side! 9:4
02:35 Charles has his arms wrapped around Bivins... Now they separate. 9:4
02:39 * The referee cautions Charles about leaning on Bivins's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 9:4
02:58 Charles lands a devastating uppercut! 13:4
02:58 Bivins seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 13:4
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 12:4

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Charley Goldman knows Bivins lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Charles ducks into an uppercut from Bivins. 0:2
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:28 Charles just comes up short with the combination. 0:2
0:34 Charles pins Bivins in the corner! 0:2
0:39 Charles lands a wicked combination! 4:2
0:39 Bivins appears shaken by those punches! 4:2
0:56 Bivins has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Charles. 4:2
01:05 Ezzard Charles pushes Jimmy Bivins away. 4:2
01:14 The action is back at ring center. 4:2
01:14 Charles scores with several light punches to the head. 6:2
01:26 Charles fires a light jab to the stomach 8:2
01:49 Charles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bivins. 8:2
02:01 Bivins is challenging Charles to fight him and quit clinching. 8:2
02:05 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:2
02:10 Both fighters take a half-step back. 8:2
02:21 Bivins is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Charles. 8:2
02:27 Bivins moves into the left corner. 8:2
02:32 Jimmy Bivins picks off the jab thrown by Charles. 8:2
02:34 Bivins dips and connects with a hook to the side of Charles's head. 8:4
02:48 Jimmy Bivins takes a hard combination from Charles 12:4
02:48 Bivins is suddenly in trouble! 12:4
02:57 Bivins is trapped in the corner... 12:4
03:00 Charles is holding Bivins tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 12:4
03:00 Jimmy Bivins tries to get free... Here comes Nelson to break them up... 12:4
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 12:4

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Bivins goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:20 Charles has Bivins blocked in! 0:2
0:25 Charles fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:2
0:36 Bivins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 0:2
0:39 Ezzard Charles lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:2
0:48 Charles's jab is fast and accurate. 4:2
01:05 Bivins traps Charles's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:2
01:09 Nelson moves in to break the clinch. 4:2
01:14 Bivins is keeping away from the ropes. 4:2
01:18 Bivins whiffs with the jab. 4:2
01:20 Charles rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:2
01:34 Bivins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 6:2
01:39 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:2
01:42 Charles is trapped in his own corner... 6:2
01:46 Bivins lands a crushing cross! 6:6
01:46 Charles was staggered by that punch! 6:6
02:03 Nelson warns Charles for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 6:6
02:08 Nelson separates the two... 6:6
02:17 Nelson is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 6:6
02:20 Charles scores with a hard, snapping jab. 9:6
02:35 * Charles is complaining and Nelson agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Bivins. 9:8
02:53 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 9:8
02:58 Bivins's misses as Charles backpedals away. 9:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:9

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Bivins throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 0:3
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:16 Charley Goldman seemed to pump up Bivins between rounds. 0:3
0:21 The quickness and footwork of Charles is definitely keeping Bivins off balance. 0:3
0:38 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:3
0:46 That punch actually went behind Charles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Bivins. 0:3
0:48 Charles lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 2:3
01:01 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:3
01:05 Bivins just can't find the range with that cross. 2:3
01:12 Charles cranks up the hook and connects to Bivins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:3
01:12 Bivins is dazed and he is in trouble!! 6:3
01:25 Bivins is holding... 6:3
01:30 Jimmy Bivins uses his shoulder to force Charles out of the clinch. 6:3
01:34 A flurry of blows from Bivins lands to the body 6:5
01:44 Bivins doubles up to the body, though Charles seems unfazed. 6:7
02:00 Bivins is clinching... 6:7
02:04 Referee Nelson steps in to break it up. 6:7
02:14 Charles picks off the combination by Bivins. 6:7
02:25 Bivins fires a left hand that Charles takes high on the shoulder. 6:7
02:32 That was a violent straight right by Charles! 10:7
02:32 Bivins was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 10:7
02:45 Charles has Bivins trapped! 10:7
02:45 Charles launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Bivins's jaw. Charles is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 12:7
02:54 Charles slides into a neutral corner... 12:7
02:54 Bivins rips a hook to the head. 12:9
03:00 Bivins made Charles look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Charles would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 12:9
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Ezzard Charles and Bivins really went at it. 13:9

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles and Bivins square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 11. 0:0
0:14 Charles darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:14 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 11th round of this fight. 0:0
0:19 Al Certo was extremely upbeat during the break with Charles providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:19 Bivins is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Charles pins Bivins's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:28 Nelson has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:38 Bivins ties up Charles. 0:0
0:42 Bivins shoves Charles away. 0:0
0:46 Both men look to measure one another. 0:0
0:50 Bivins has Charles cornered! 0:0
0:54 Bivins connects with a violent cross! 0:4
0:54 Charles's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
01:12 Charles is protecting the body nicely as Jimmy Bivins fails to score inside. 0:4
01:19 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:4
01:33 Charles is trying to free his gloves from under Jimmy Bivins's gloves. 0:4
01:42 Nelson breaks them up... 0:4
01:47 Bivins has Ezzard Charles trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:4
01:51 Bivins lands a crushing cross! 0:9
01:51 Charles looks shaken! 0:9
02:00 Charles throws the hook and connects. 2:9
02:12 Bivins seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:9
02:21 Bivins looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 2:9
02:33 Bivins leaves the jab just short. 2:9
02:40 Charles and Bivins clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 2:9
02:43 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:9
02:48 Bivins just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:9
03:00 Jimmy Bivins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:9
03:00 Charles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:9
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 3:8

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ezzard Charles didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:06 Charles traps Bivins in the corner! 0:0
0:11 The fighters are tied up. Charles tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:20 Nelson moves them apart. 0:0
0:20 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:29 Charles fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:41 Bivins works free! He backs to ring center, with Charles following. 0:0
0:59 Bivins is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Charles 0:0
01:05 Bivins scores with a brutal hook to the head. 0:3
01:18 Charles lands a vicious uppercut! 4:3
01:18 Charles sent Bivins reeling with that punch! 4:3
01:32 Charles drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:3
01:32 Bivins was stunned by that blow! 9:3
01:46 Charles misses with that punch. 9:3
01:48 A cross from Bivins lands with some power. 9:6
02:01 Jimmy Bivins has Charles blocked in! 9:6
02:05 Apparently Bivins feels it's a good strategy to hug Charles and force Nelson to come separate them. 9:6
02:10 Nelson separates the two fighters. 9:6
02:18 Bivins traps Charles in the corner! 9:6
02:18 Jimmy Bivins feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 9:8
02:32 Bivins has Charles pinned! 9:8
02:32 Not much steam behind Bivins's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 9:10
02:46 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 9:10
02:51 Nelson steps in and breaks it up. 9:10
03:00 Charles pummels Bivins, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 13:10
03:00 Bivins was stunned by that blow! 13:10
03:00 It looks like Charles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:10
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 13:10

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 13. 0:0
0:11 Bivins is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:16 Jimmy Bivins throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:25 Charley Goldman was livid with Bivins after his display in that last round. 0:2
0:35 * Charles absorbs a wicked uppercut to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 0:2
0:38 The count starts... 0:12
0:38 1... 0:12
0:39 2... 0:12
0:40 Charles makes it to a knee at the count of 3 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 0:12
0:41 4... 0:12
0:42 5... 0:12
0:43 6... 0:12
0:44 7... 0:12
0:45 8... 0:12
0:46 9... 0:12
0:46 * Charles lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 0:12
0:46 Nelson gives Charles a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 0:12
0:46 Bivins is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 0:12
01:03 Bivins lands a strong uppercut! 0:16
01:03 Charles was shaken by that blow! 0:16
01:17 You would think Charles had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Bivins looked trying to score there! 0:16
01:28 Bivins isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Charles fits. 0:16
01:32 Bivins pins Charles in the corner! 0:16
01:32 Jimmy Bivins lands a stinging jab. 0:18
01:41 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:18
01:48 Bivins wings a big left hand at Charles but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:18
01:56 Bivins's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 0:18
01:59 Bivins has Charles cornered! 0:18
01:59 Bivins scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:20
02:10 Bivins gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 0:22
02:24 Bivins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:22
02:36 Charles traps Bivins's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Nelson breaks it up. 0:22
02:40 Bivins pushes Charles away. 0:22
02:54 Look out! That was a straight right by Bivins! 0:27
02:54 Charles is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:27
03:00 Bivins pins Charles's arms. Now they move apart. 0:27
03:00 Nelson separates the two fighters. 0:27
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 0:29

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ezzard Charles looks a bit disgusted as Round 14 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Bivins flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:18 Charles got some great advice from Al Certo between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:2
0:19 Charles lands a nicely timed hook to Bivins's jaw from the outside. 3:2
0:33 Charles lands a hard uppercut! 7:2
0:33 Bivins is going to need to regroup after that blow... 7:2
0:47 Bivins tries to muscle inside but Charles clinches him. 7:2
0:56 Nelson breaks them up... 7:2
01:01 Charles is staying at the center of the ring. 7:2
01:05 Charles tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Bivins. 7:2
01:07 Bivins lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ezzard Charles on the end of that punch. 7:4
01:23 Charles throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bivins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:4
01:26 The cross scores for Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 7:6
01:39 Charles lets his hands go inside, but Bivins protects his body well. 7:6
01:42 The cross scores for Bivins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 7:8
01:46 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Charles change his style. 7:8
01:51 That hook to the body from Bivins had some power behind it. 7:11
02:07 Charles has Bivins cornered! 7:11
02:11 Charles clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 7:11
02:20 Nelson is shouting at Charles to break! 7:11
02:33 Considering the clinch Charles has on Bivins it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Bivins pushes him away. 7:11
02:37 Nelson steps in and breaks it up. 7:11
02:46 Charles ends up behind Bivins as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 7:11
02:53 Ezzard Charles lands a flurry to the ribs of Bivins. 9:11
03:00 Bivins appears to have this fight under control. 9:11
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:11

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Al Certo said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ezzard Charles has some spring in his step here in the 15th round. 0:0
0:08 Bivins is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Bivins is either lucky or has radar. Charles's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Bivins moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:29 Charles swings...and misses. 0:0
0:36 Bivins retreats into the near right corner. 0:0
0:40 Charles telegraphed that shot and Bivins ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:47 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:55 Charles looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
01:07 Charles scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
01:07 Bivins is reeling.. 4:0
01:22 Charles seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:37 Bivins backs into the right corner. 4:0
01:41 Bivins usues his legs to avoid Charles's punches. 4:0
01:49 Bivins backs into his own corner... 4:0
01:53 Charles wraps up Bivins. 4:0
01:58 Nelson has to break them apart. 4:0
02:13 Ezzard Charles is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Bivins attempts to move inside on him. 4:0
02:21 Bivins gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Charles. 4:2
02:41 Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
02:48 The action slows for the moment. 4:2
02:51 Bivins throws the cross and scores to the head of Charles. 4:4
03:00 Bivins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:4
03:00 The final seconds of Round 15 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 4:5

Fight Result

Jake Gutierrez has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Franz Marti, Switzerland scores the bout 144 to 139

Jose Rivera, Puerto Rico scores the bout 143 to 140

Beat Hausamann, Switzerland scores the bout 143 to 140

The winner by unanimous decision is Jimmy Bivins!


Score Cards

Franz Marti Round Total
Switzerland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 7 9 9 139
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 144

Jose Rivera Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 7 10 9 140
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 143

Beat Hausamann Round Total
Switzerland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 7 9 9 140
Jimmy Bivins 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 27 27 30 30 27 30 29 30 27 30 27 29 21 28 27 419
Jimmy Bivins 30 30 27 27 30 27 28 27 30 27 30 28 30 29 30 430


Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Jimmy Bivins
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 3.73 4.87
Hooks / Round 3.67 4.40
Crosses / Round 3.20 4.87
Combinations / Round 3.27 3.53
Uppercuts / Round 3.07 4.27


Punches Landed / Round 16.93 21.93
Punches Missed / Round 38.00 56.27


Punching Accuracy 30.8% 28.0%


Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1


No cuts occured


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


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