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Tommy Loughran vs Michael Spinks

Fight info: The Roxy, Boston, MA, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Telis Assimenios, the bout will be scored by three judges: Henk Meijers (Netherlands), Dave Moretti (United States) and Michael Fischer (Germany), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tommy Loughran - Record: 20-5-5 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eduardo Garcia - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
In the blue corner: Michael Spinks - Record: 20-4-6 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Buddy McGirt - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:12 Loughran fires a shot, but it glances off Spinks's shoulder. 0:0
0:25 Spinks holds his arms up in disgust as Loughran holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:34 Assimenios steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:43 Loughran smothers Spinks's attack as Spinks tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:56 Spinks just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:58 Loughran lands consecutive blows to Spinks's midsection. 2:0
01:08 Loughran's finds a home on Spinks's jaw. 4:0
01:18 As high as Spinks is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Loughran takes advantage of it. 4:0
01:25 Spinks pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 4:3
01:39 Loughran looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 4:3
01:46 Spinks connects with a violent combination! 4:7
01:46 Loughran seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:7
02:04 Loughran lands a devastating uppercut! 8:7
02:04 Loughran sent Spinks reeling with that punch! 8:7
02:26 Spinks just can't find the range with that uppercut. 8:7
02:37 Spinks is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Tommy Loughran can't throw punches, I guess. 8:7
02:42 Loughran tries to get free... Here comes Assimenios to break them up... 8:7
02:51 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Loughran. 8:7
02:53 Loughran goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 10:7
03:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could well prove to be a very close fight. 9:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:15 Loughran forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Spinks. 2:0
0:29 Spinks wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Tommy Loughran's defense. 2:0
0:41 Loughran scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Spinks's jaw. 4:0
01:02 Spinks is either lucky or has radar. Loughran's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:0
01:05 * Assimenios is telling Spinks to quit rabbit punching. 4:3
01:27 Oh!!! Michael Spinks unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:7
01:27 Loughran's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:7
01:44 Spinks wraps up Loughran. 4:7
01:49 Michael Spinks shoves Loughran away. 4:7
01:58 Loughran sneaks home the right cross. 6:7
02:08 Spinks and Loughran go toe to toe with Spinks getting the better of it. 8:10
02:17 Michael Spinks doesn't have to look for Loughran this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:10
02:20 Loughran scores with a nice right cross. 10:10
02:34 Loughran can't score with short uppercut inside. Spinks got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:10
02:47 Loughran just misses with a huge shot as Spinks chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:10
02:54 Both fighters take a half-step back. 10:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 10:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:07 Eduardo Garcia was extremely upbeat during the break with Loughran providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Spinks wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 0:2
0:23 Spinks brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:2
0:32 Spinks misses with that cross. 0:2
0:34 Spinks tastes Loughran's jab 2:2
0:53 Loughran pins Spinks's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:2
01:05 Assimenios has to break the clinch. 2:2
01:15 Loughran smothers Michael Spinks's attack with a clinch! 2:2
01:19 Assimenios pries them apart. 2:2
01:28 Loughran scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:2
01:41 Spinks moves to the center of the Ring taunting Loughran with his hands by his sides. 4:2
01:50 Loughran has Spinks blocked in! 4:2
01:50 Loughran fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:2
02:06 Loughran lands a nice cross but Spinks turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 8:2
02:18 Loughran gets in a hook to the body of Spinks. 10:2
02:27 Both fighters move to ring center. 10:2
02:31 Considering the clinch Spinks has on Loughran it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Loughran pushes him away. 10:2
02:36 Assimenios separates the two... 10:2
02:40 Not a lot on that hook to Loughran's side, but it scored. 10:4
02:54 Spinks misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:4
02:57 Loughran's jab connects to Spinks's head 12:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 3 to a close. 11:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Spinks eats a jab from Loughran 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:21 Spinks slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:21 Loughran gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Spinks with an uppercut. 4:0
0:30 Tommy Loughran snakes the jab through Spinks's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:0
0:47 Spinks throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tommy Loughran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:0
0:50 There's a combination of punches from Loughran that score big. 9:0
01:03 Loughran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 9:0
01:11 The cross scores for Loughran. He needs to throw that punch more often. 11:0
01:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 11:0
01:31 Spinks fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:0
01:43 Loughran usues his legs to avoid Spinks's punches. 11:0
01:45 Loughran lands a flurry to the ribs of Spinks. 13:0
02:02 Spinks misses with that punch. 13:0
02:05 Loughran throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 15:0
02:14 * That was a blatant low blow by Loughran and Assimenios has stopped the action to scold him 17:0
02:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 17:0
02:35 Tommy Loughran splits Michael Spinks's gloves with an uppercut. 19:0
02:48 Loughran retreats into the right corner. 19:0
02:48 Spinks lands the lead cross. 19:2
03:00 Assimenios motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 4. 20:2

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran looks to be in fair shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Spinks charges Loughran trying to get inside 0:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:25 Spinks leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:37 Spinks's misses as Tommy Loughran backpedals away. 0:0
0:43 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:55 Spinks clamps Loughran's arms to his side and holds on until Assimenios breaks the hold. 0:0
0:59 Loughran pushes Spinks away. 0:0
01:15 Loughran is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
01:20 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:0
01:32 Loughran wings a big left hand at Spinks but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
01:34 Spinks continues to pop the jab 0:2
01:48 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
01:55 Spinks fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
02:09 Spinks doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:2
02:14 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:2
02:22 Spinks misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:2
02:33 Spinks tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:2
02:36 Loughran lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:2
03:00 Spinks grabs Loughran's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Assimenios has to force Spinks to let go. 2:2
03:00 Loughran works his way free! 2:2
03:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 3:3

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Loughran retreats into his own corner... 0:0
0:11 Spinks misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:29 Loughran moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:34 Spinks telegraphed that shot and Loughran ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:36 There's the uppercut from Loughran. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:0
0:46 Spinks gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:2
01:02 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:2
01:05 Loughran scores with consecutive blows to the body of Spinks. 4:2
01:18 Loughran scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 6:2
01:27 Spinks pins Loughran in the corner! 6:2
01:27 Spinks fires a solid combination. 6:4
01:39 A lead right scores big for Spinks. He stunned Loughran with that one. 6:7
01:56 Spinks grabs Loughran again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:7
02:00 Assimenios moves them apart. 6:7
02:10 Loughran usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Spinks tries vainly to score. 6:7
02:17 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:7
02:41 Spinks cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Loughran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:7
02:43 A straight cross from Loughran gets through Spinks's guard. 8:7
02:59 Spinks backs into a neutral corner. 8:7
03:00 Loughran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 8:7
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Assimenios to step in. 8:7

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Loughran and Spinks leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Buddy McGirt said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Spinks has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:13 Loughran is flicking the jab, trying to keep Spinks at long range. 0:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:25 Loughran misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:33 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:0
0:44 It's a sweet uppercut by Spinks! He snapped Loughran's head straight back with that punch! 0:5
0:44 And Loughran's in big trouble now! 0:5
01:16 Loughran has his arms wrapped around Spinks... Now they separate. 0:5
01:25 Assimenios has to break them apart. 0:5
01:38 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:5
01:40 Michael Spinks eats a left-right from Loughran 2:5
02:01 Loughran is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Spinks attempts to move inside on him. 2:5
02:10 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:5
02:15 Referee Assimenios has to separate the two... 2:5
02:22 Spinks has Tommy Loughran trapped! 2:5
02:27 Michael Spinks tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:5
02:34 The action is at ring center. 2:5
02:34 Spinks misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:7
02:46 Loughran throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:7
03:00 Loughran comes in low. Spinks puts a headlock on him. Assimenios knocks Michael Spinks's arm off Loughran's head. 4:7
03:00 Assimenios is shouting at Spinks to break! 4:7
03:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 5:7

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Loughran slides into the corner... 0:0
0:12 Loughran made Spinks look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Spinks would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 0:0
0:14 Loughran flicks a jab to Spinks's stomach 2:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:22 Eduardo Garcia was really animated in Loughran's corner and Loughran was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:24 Loughran backs into the lower right corner. 2:0
0:24 Spinks mauls Loughran inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 2:3
0:38 Spinks shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Loughran. 2:3
0:49 Spinks delivers a cross to the nose of Loughran. 2:6
01:02 Spinks retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:06 Loughran ties up Spinks... 2:6
01:11 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:6
01:22 Spinks tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Loughran. 2:6
01:38 Loughran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:6
01:52 Loughran swings...and misses. 2:6
01:59 Both fighters take a breather as they clinch before Assimenios breaks them apart. 2:6
02:09 Loughran slides into his own corner... 2:6
02:14 Assimenios has to pull the fighters away from each other as Spinks locks up Loughran's arms. 2:6
02:23 Assimenios moves in to break the clinch. 2:6
02:30 Spinks takes a cross to the head from Loughran. 4:6
02:42 Spinks has Loughran pinned! 4:6
02:47 Spinks misses wildly with the Hook. 4:6
03:00 Spinks voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:6
03:00 It looks like Loughran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:6
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 8. 3:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Loughran got some great advice from Eduardo Garcia between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:09 Loughran has Spinks trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Loughran is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Spinks's defense. 0:0
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:29 Spinks fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:31 Loughran fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:45 Loughran ties up Spinks. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:0
0:57 Assimenios breaks them up... 2:0
01:06 Loughran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Spinks ducks under it. 2:0
01:17 Loughran is holding on to Spinks. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
01:22 Referee Assimenios separates the two... 2:0
01:34 Michael Spinks frees himself from Loughran's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:0
01:45 Loughran moves into the near corner. 2:0
01:45 Loughran ducks into an uppercut from Spinks. 2:2
02:05 Spinks fires a volley of punches but Loughran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:2
02:07 Loughran bangs a right cross off the face of Spinks. 4:2
02:17 Loughran shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 6:2
02:36 Spinks lands a hard uppercut! 6:6
02:36 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Loughran is trying to hang on... 6:6
02:52 That hook by Spinks jarred Loughran! 6:10
02:52 Loughran appears to have been staggered by that punch... 6:10
03:00 Spinks is blocked in his own corner... 6:10
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 9. 6:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michael Spinks looks to be in excellent shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Buddy McGirt seemed to pump up Spinks between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Loughran is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Loughran wraps up Spinks... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:21 Loughran and Spinks each take a step back. 0:0
0:21 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:37 Spinks is trying to free his gloves from under Loughran's gloves. 0:0
0:42 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:55 Spinks throws a flurry of punches but Loughran either blocks or slips them. 0:0
01:01 Spinks and Loughran lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:0
01:04 Loughran pins Michael Spinks in the corner! 0:0
01:04 * Loughran is told to keep his punches up by Assimenios. 2:0
01:04 * Tommy Loughran is going to have a point deducted for that foul! 2:0
01:21 Loughran is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:0
01:34 Loughran looks to work the body, but Spinks covers up nicely. 2:0
01:40 Spinks'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. 2:0
01:44 That straight cross from Spinks tagged Loughran. He came right up the middle with that punch. 2:3
01:54 Loughran feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:3
01:58 Tommy Loughran voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:3
02:03 Spinks scores with a quick one-two to Loughran's midsection 2:5
02:12 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Michael Spinks is scoring more than Loughran. 4:8
02:27 Spinks fires and misses. 4:8
02:33 Both men look to measure one another. 4:8
02:37 Spinks traps Loughran in the corner! 4:8
02:41 Spinks pushes Tommy Loughran then steps away from him. 4:8
02:46 Both fighters seem to be pacing themselves. It appears as if they want to have something left when they get to the final round. 4:8
02:57 Loughran lands a crushing cross! 8:8
02:57 Spinks was stunned by that blow! 8:8
03:00 Loughran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:10

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Spinks's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:12 Spinks pins Loughran's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:21 Spinks finally lets go of Loughran. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Loughran is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:45 Tommy Loughran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Spinks with a sharp combination! 6:0
0:45 Spinks is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:0
0:59 Spinks misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:0
01:02 Loughran dips and connects with a hook to the side of Spinks's head. 8:0
01:16 Loughran does a great job of moving as Spinks tries to work inside. 8:0
01:33 Spinks drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:4
01:33 Loughran is hurt! 8:4
01:48 Spinks dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Loughran back on his heels! 8:8
01:48 Loughran is badly hurt! 8:8
01:57 Loughran has Spinks cornered! 8:8
01:57 * Loughran going way too low with his punches and Assimenios has seen enough as he issues a warning. 10:8
02:01 * Assimenios is disqualifying Loughran for a blatant foul! Michael Spinks is going to get the win via DQ!! 10:8

Fight Result

Michael Buffer has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! Tommy Loughran has been disqualified!

The winner and new IBF light heavyweight champion is...Michael Spinks!


Score Cards

Henk Meijers Round Total
Netherlands 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 8 94
Michael Spinks 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 97

Dave Moretti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 8 94
Michael Spinks 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 97

Michael Fischer Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 8 95
Michael Spinks 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 96

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tommy Loughran 29 30 29 30 30 30 27 27 27 24 283
Michael Spinks 28 30 28 27 30 27 30 30 30 30 290


Statistics
Categories Tommy Loughran Michael Spinks
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 7.00 3.18
Hooks / Round 3.82 2.18
Crosses / Round 4.55 4.36
Combinations / Round 5.82 3.09
Uppercuts / Round 3.73 1.55


Punches Landed / Round 24.91 14.36
Punches Missed / Round 28.18 78.27


Punching Accuracy 46.9% 15.5%


Total Number of Fouls 3 1
Low Blow 3
Rabbit Punching 1


Foul Penalties:
Disqualification 1
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 1




No cuts occured


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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Main Event
Young Stribling vs Sam Langford

Fight info: MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-08-01, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Arturo Sanchez (Panama), Malik Waleed (United States) and David Mendoza (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBO, WBA, WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Young Stribling - Record: 19-10-2 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Don Turner - Cut Man: George Francis
In the blue corner: Sam Langford - Record: 24-7-1 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Bill Gore - Cut Man: Frank Bagley

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's no more time for speculation as the fight gets underway here in Round 1. 0:0
0:10 England yells at the fighters to separate but Langford and Stribling are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:19 England separates the two... 0:0
0:25 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:36 Langford is holding... 0:0
0:40 Langford finally lets go of Stribling. 0:0
0:45 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:52 Young Stribling lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:52 Langford takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:0
01:09 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:0
01:13 England separates the two fighters. 4:0
01:23 Stribling ties up Langford. 4:0
01:27 Stribling pushes Langford away. 4:0
01:41 Stribling tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:0
01:55 Stribling fires and misses. 6:0
01:58 Langford fires a jab to the body 6:2
02:12 Langford voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:2
02:22 Langford goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:4
02:36 Langford charges Stribling trying to get inside 6:4
02:52 Stribling just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:8
02:52 Stribling is clutching his side! 6:8
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 5:8

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 George Francis knows Stribling lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Langford catches Young Stribling with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:2
0:25 Stribling fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:2
0:31 OH! Langford landed the big hook flush! 0:6
0:31 Stribling was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:6
0:49 Langford is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:6
01:03 Langford goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:8
01:19 Langford connects with a violent cross! 0:12
01:19 Stribling was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:12
01:28 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Stribling had the edge. 3:14
01:37 Langford doesn't have to look for Stribling this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:14
01:41 Langford digs a short hook to ribs of Stribling. 3:16
02:03 Young Stribling wings a big left hand at Langford but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:16
02:05 A straight cross from Langford gets through Stribling's guard. 3:18
02:18 Sam Langford fires a shot, but it glances off Stribling's shoulder. 3:18
02:31 Stribling throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Langford. 6:18
02:45 Stribling can't score with short uppercut inside. Langford got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:18
02:57 Sam Langford is protecting the body nicely as Stribling fails to score inside. 6:18
03:00 The bell stops the action as Young Stribling and Langford go back to their corners. 6:19

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Frank Bagley was really animated in Langford's corner and Langford was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:11 Young Stribling scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:11 Langford is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:0
0:30 OH! Langford landed the big hook flush! 4:4
0:30 Stribling is reeling.. 4:4
0:51 Stribling is flicking the jab, trying to keep Langford at long range. 4:4
01:00 That punch actually went behind Langford's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Stribling. 4:4
01:02 Langford scores with a piston-like jab. 4:7
01:16 Stribling lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Langford. 4:7
01:23 Stribling scores with a hard jab to the body. 7:7
01:39 Stribling rips a hook to the head. 9:7
01:53 Langford usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Stribling tries vainly to score. 9:7
02:05 Stribling pins Langford's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 9:7
02:10 England has to separate the two... 9:7
02:14 Stribling snakes the jab through Langford's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 11:7
02:28 Stribling just can't find the range with that cross. 11:7
02:30 Langford goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 11:10
02:48 Stribling throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:10
02:50 Langford pins Stribling in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 11:13
03:00 Stribling looks to work the body, but Langford covers up nicely. 11:13
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 12:13

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:15 Young Stribling throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:0
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:24 Stribling received a pep talk from George Francis before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:29 Langford just misses with a huge shot as Stribling chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
0:37 Langford rocks Stribling with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 2:3
0:45 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:3
0:55 Stribling takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:7
0:55 Stribling in on unsteady legs after those punches. 2:7
01:06 Langford seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:7
01:20 Langford lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:9
01:29 As high as Stribling is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Langford takes advantage of it. 2:9
01:36 Sam Langford lands a wicked uppercut! 2:13
01:36 Stribling is going to need to regroup after that blow... 2:13
01:50 Langford traps Stribling's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until England breaks it up. 2:13
01:55 England breaks them up... 2:13
02:04 Langford ambles toward Stribling. 2:13
02:14 Langford drives that short hook into Young Stribling's midsection! 2:17
02:14 Stribling is hurt! 2:17
02:34 Stribling swings...and misses. 2:17
02:45 Langford works his way in and leans on Stribling... 2:17
02:54 * Stribling is leaning on the back of Langford's neck and England has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:17
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 2:17

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:16 Stribling misses with that punch. 0:0
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:23 Stribling got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if George Francis's instructions work. 0:0
0:23 Langford can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 0:2
0:40 That was a violent straight right by Langford! 0:6
0:40 Stribling appears shaken by those punches! 0:6
0:54 Stribling lands a devastating uppercut! 5:6
0:54 Langford is gasping for air!! 5:6
01:04 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:6
01:13 Langford lands a solid uppercut! 5:10
01:13 Young Stribling was stunned by that blow! 5:10
01:26 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Stribling locks up Langford's arms. 5:10
01:31 * England is halting the fight and warning Stribling for leaning on the opponent's neck. Stribling is pleading his case but to no avail. 5:10
01:49 Stribling leaves the jab just short. 5:10
02:04 Langford landed a sharp combination that rocked Stribling back on his heels! 5:15
02:04 How is Stribling standing after those shots? 5:15
02:18 Stribling tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:15
02:29 Langford works free! The fighters move to ring center. 5:15
02:41 Stribling lands a strong cross! 9:15
02:41 Langford is suddenly in trouble! 9:15
02:53 Stribling pins Langford in the corner! 9:15
02:57 Stribling is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 9:15
03:00 Langford traps Stribling in the corner! 9:15
03:00 Sam Langford misses wildly with the Hook. 9:15
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 10:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Langford didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Frank Bagley said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Langford has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:12 Stribling just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:0
0:12 Those punches hurt Langford and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 4:0
0:26 Langford is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Stribling a decent target to shoot for. 4:0
0:36 Stribling misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:43 Langford drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:4
0:43 That series of punches rocked Stribling and he looks to be in trouble. 4:4
0:55 A flurry of blows from Stribling lands to the body 6:4
01:09 Look out! That was a straight right by Langford! 6:8
01:09 Stribling is staggered... 6:8
01:25 Langford cranks up the hook and connects to Stribling's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:12
01:25 Stribling was shaken by those blows! 6:12
01:34 Stribling has Langford trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 6:12
01:34 Sam Langford takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 8:12
01:51 Langford lands a hard hook! 8:16
01:51 Stribling looks shaken! 8:16
02:03 Stribling delivers a cross to the nose of Langford. 11:16
02:17 Langford frees himself from Stribling's clutches! They move to ring center now. 11:16
02:27 Langford pummels Young Stribling, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 11:20
02:27 Stribling appears to have been staggered by that punch... 11:20
02:41 There's a hard shot off the top of Langford's head! 15:20
02:41 Langford looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 15:20
02:50 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Langford lands a short uppercut to the chin of Stribling. 15:22
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 15:24

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Stribling and Langford leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 George Francis was livid with Stribling after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:08 Sam Langford is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:08 Stribling scores with a damaging cross. 3:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 3:0
0:17 George Francis seemed to pump up Stribling between rounds. 3:0
0:22 Stribling fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:0
0:37 Langford tries to drop the right hand over the top but Stribling ducks under it. 3:0
0:44 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:0
0:53 Langford will tie a guy up if he has to. 3:0
0:58 England has to break them apart. 3:0
01:02 Stribling and Langford lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 3:0
01:05 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 3:0
01:13 Stribling fires and misses. 3:0
01:20 Stribling walks in to a glancing hook from Langford. 3:2
01:34 Stribling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 3:2
01:39 Langford has Stribling pinned! 3:2
01:39 Langford scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 3:4
01:49 Stribling is trapped in Sam Langford's corner... 3:4
01:54 Langford ties up Stribling. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:4
01:58 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:4
02:07 Stribling traps Langford's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 3:4
02:16 Langford works his way free! 3:4
02:21 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:4
02:33 Langford is keeping away from the ropes. 3:4
02:33 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Langford blasts home a hook. 3:6
02:47 Young Stribling grabs Langford. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:6
02:51 Langford pushes Stribling away. 3:6
02:56 Langford pushes Young Stribling away to give himself a little more space to work with. 3:6
03:00 Sam Langford moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Stribling. 3:6
03:00 And that ends Round number 7. 3:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:09 Langford gets off a quick combination to the body 0:2
0:14 Stribling is losing his legs... 0:2
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:18 Langford got some great advice from Frank Bagley between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:2
0:23 It's a sweet uppercut by Stribling! He snapped Langford's head straight back with that punch! 4:2
0:23 Langford's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:2
0:35 These guys are really going at it but Stribling looks to be getting the worse of it. 6:5
0:52 Langford lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Stribling. 6:5
0:59 Stribling shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Langford flush! 10:5
0:59 Langford seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 10:5
01:11 Langford retreats into his own corner... 10:5
01:11 There's a right cross from Stribling that lands flush. 13:5
01:28 Stribling's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 13:5
01:35 Stribling doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Langford's head? 18:5
01:35 Langford looks shaken! 18:5
01:40 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Langford's right eye. 18:5
01:45 Sam Langford has Stribling cornered! 18:5
01:50 Stribling comes in low. Langford puts a headlock on him. England knocks Langford's arm off Stribling's head. 18:5
01:54 England moves them apart. 18:5
02:06 Langford lands a smashing hook! 18:9
02:06 Stribling is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 18:9
02:18 Stribling is trapped in the corner... 18:9
02:23 Langford just comes up short with the combination. 18:9
02:30 Young Stribling looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 20:9
02:47 Young Stribling really buried that punch into Langford's ribs. 24:9
02:47 Langford was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 24:9
02:51 The swelling around Langford's right eye is worsening. 24:9
03:00 Stribling works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 24:9
03:00 It looks like Langford has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 24:9
03:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 26:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Stribling lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:15 Langford was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:20 Look for Stribling to start to target Langford's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:0
0:29 Langford drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:4
0:29 Stribling was shaken by those blows! 4:4
0:50 Stribling is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Langford attempts to move inside on him. 4:4
0:58 Both men look to measure one another. 4:4
01:02 Stribling backs into his own corner... 4:4
01:06 Langford dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Stribling back on his heels! 4:8
01:06 Stribling seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:8
01:11 Young Stribling looks to be losing his legs. 4:8
01:24 Langford takes a hard combination from Young Stribling 9:8
01:24 Stribling has Langford in trouble after that punch! 9:8
01:38 Stribling lets his hands go inside, but Langford protects his body well. 9:8
01:44 Stribling has Langford trapped! 9:8
01:49 Young Stribling lands a solid uppercut! 13:8
01:49 That's the punch Stribling hoped to land! Langford looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 13:8
01:53 The swelling under Langford's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 13:8
01:57 Stribling has Langford blocked in! 13:8
02:02 Stribling voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 13:8
02:07 Stribling seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:8
02:13 Langford backs into a neutral corner. 13:8
02:18 And Langford tastes the power of a huge cross from Stribling! 17:8
02:18 That shot landed square and Langford felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 17:8
02:35 Langford grabs Stribling's head, pulls it down, into his chest. England has to force Langford to let go. 17:8
02:40 Now they break clean. 17:8
02:44 Langford appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 17:8
02:48 Langford pins Stribling in the corner! 17:8
02:48 Langford gets off a jab to the solar plexus 17:10
03:00 Langford appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 18:10

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 George Francis not only gave Stribling encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Langford. Now it's up to Stribling to implement it. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Langford's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:06 Stribling slides into the corner... 0:0
0:11 Langford lands a devastating cross! 0:5
0:11 Stribling is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:5
0:20 Stribling is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:5
0:36 Stribling whiffs with the uppercut. 0:5
0:43 Langford drops the right hand flush on Stribling's chin! 0:9
0:43 Stribling looks stunned! 0:9
0:57 Stribling is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Langford can't throw punches, I guess. 0:9
01:01 Referee England has to separate the two... 0:9
01:09 Stribling moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
01:13 Langford just landed a three punch combo! 0:13
01:13 Stribling is out on his feet after that violent combination! 0:13
01:25 Langford is staying at the center of the ring. 0:13
01:29 Langford drives that short hook into Stribling's midsection! 0:17
01:29 Stribling was stunned by that blow! 0:17
01:34 A small mouse has formed under Stribling's left eye. 0:17
01:43 Apparently Langford feels it's a good strategy to hug Stribling and force England to come separate them. 0:17
01:55 Langford uses his shoulder to force Young Stribling out of the clinch. 0:17
02:07 Langford lands a hard cross! 0:22
02:07 How is Stribling standing after that? 0:22
02:20 Langford fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:22
02:31 Stribling picks off the combination by Langford. 0:22
02:38 Langford and Stribling stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 2:24
02:38 Langford must sense that he's got Stribling just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 2:24
02:51 Langford catches Stribling coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:28
02:51 Stribling is reeling.. 2:28
02:56 Stribling's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:28
03:00 Sam Langford just comes up short with the uppercut. 2:28
03:00 Sam Langford appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:28
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 10 to a close. 1:28

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 George Francis was extremely upbeat during the break with Stribling providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Langford's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Langford's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:13 Considering the clinch Stribling has on Langford it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Langford pushes him away. 0:0
0:17 England separates them. 0:0
0:28 The fighters are tied up. Stribling tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:33 * England is telling Young Stribling to quit leaning on the neck. 0:0
0:33 * England steps in and deducts a point from Stribling! 0:0
0:45 Stribling lands a devastating uppercut! 5:0
0:45 Stribling sent Langford reeling with that punch! 5:0
0:59 Stribling is off target with that jab. 5:0
01:06 Young Stribling takes a heavy cross downstairs. 5:5
01:06 Stribling is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:5
01:10 Stribling seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 5:5
01:26 Langford traps Stribling in the corner! 5:5
01:31 There's a straight right by Langford! 5:10
01:31 Stribling is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:10
01:46 Stribling forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Langford. 7:10
01:59 Stribling looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 7:10
02:02 Sam Langford connects with a wicked hook to the head. 7:13
02:06 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Stribling. 7:13
02:11 Great work to the body by Stribling as he scores with both hands. 10:13
02:15 Langford needs to catch his second wind... 10:13
02:15 Langford's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 11. 10:13
02:25 Stribling is challenging Sam Langford to fight him and quit clinching. 10:13
02:34 England moves in to break the clinch. 10:13
02:39 Langford retreats into a neutral corner. 10:13
02:43 Stribling cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Langford had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:13
02:50 Langford really buried that punch into Stribling's ribs. 10:18
02:50 Stribling is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:18
03:00 Langford moves into the upper left corner. 10:18
03:00 Stribling telegraphed that shot and Langford ducks under it easily. 10:18
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:17

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling looks a bit disgusted as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Stribling'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 The swelling on the face of Langford is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Langford backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:13 Stribling really buried that punch into Langford's ribs. 5:0
0:13 Langford was hurt by those blows! 5:0
0:22 Langford bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 5:2
0:38 Stribling usues his legs to avoid Langford's punches. 5:2
0:50 Langford fires a volley of punches but Young Stribling was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 5:2
0:57 That hook by Stribling jarred Langford! 10:2
0:57 And Langford's in big trouble now! 10:2
01:01 Langford's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 10:2
01:06 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:2
01:10 Stribling lands a crushing hook! 14:2
01:10 Langford is suddenly in trouble! 14:2
01:15 Both fighters are breathing hard... 14:2
01:23 Stribling misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 14:2
01:34 Stribling circles around the ring. 14:2
01:39 Stribling slides into a neutral corner... 14:2
01:39 Langford gets inside and fires a hook to Stribling's body. 14:4
01:48 Langford lets a quick hook go, catching Stribling moving in. 14:6
01:57 Langford is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 14:6
02:00 Some nice infighting ends with Langford getting an uppercut in. 14:8
02:11 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Langford who scores with a short hook to the chest. 14:10
02:15 The swelling around Stribling's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 14:10
02:22 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Langford. 14:13
02:49 Stribling catches Langford coming in with a sweet uppercut! 19:13
02:49 Langford's knee almost touched the canvas... 19:13
02:53 Langford's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 19:13
02:58 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 19:13
03:00 Stribling is holding on to Langford. He seems to be taking a breather. 19:13
03:00 Referee England separates the two... 19:13
03:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 19:14

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Stribling is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 13 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Stribling's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Langford is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Langford still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Langford is trying to free his gloves from under Stribling's gloves. 0:0
0:17 * England cautions Langford for striking with his his shoulder. 0:0
0:31 Langford quickly hitches up his trunks. 0:0
0:33 Stribling retreats into the near corner. 0:0
0:38 Langford doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:0
0:42 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:50 Langford feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:59 Langford can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
01:10 Stribling lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:0
01:21 Young Stribling backs into the lower right corner. 2:0
01:26 Langford pins Stribling's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
01:30 England has to break the clinch. 2:0
01:35 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
01:39 Stribling has Langford cornered! 2:0
01:43 Stribling wraps up Langford. 2:0
01:48 England pries them apart. 2:0
01:52 Langford flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:2
02:06 Langford is getting frustrated as Young Stribling continues to hold on to him. Langford is punching Stribling's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, England pushes the fighters apart. 2:2
02:18 Stribling shoves Langford away. 2:2
02:28 Langford grabs Stribling again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:2
02:32 Langford and Young Stribling each take a step back. 2:2
02:37 Not much happening at the moment. 2:2
02:46 Stribling has his arms wrapped around Langford... Now they separate. 2:2
02:50 Langford tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 2:2
03:00 Langford tries to muscle inside but Stribling clinches him. 2:2
03:00 England is shouting at Stribling to break! 2:2
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 13. 1:3

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:07 Sam Langford's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Stribling's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Langford is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Langford lands a strong hook! 0:4
0:12 Young Stribling is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:16 It seems every shot Young Stribling takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 0:4
0:24 Langford is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Stribling with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 0:7
0:45 Stribling drives that short hook into Langford's midsection! 4:7
0:45 Langford was stunned by that blow! 4:7
01:03 * Young Stribling has been knocked down with a strong combination! 4:7
01:05 England starts the count... 4:14
01:05 1... 4:14
01:06 2... 4:14
01:07 3... 4:14
01:08 4... 4:14
01:09 5... 4:14
01:10 6... 4:14
01:10 * Young Stribling is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 4:14
01:10 England is allowing the fight to continue. Stribling looks real shaken to us, however. 4:14
01:10 Langford has hurt Stribling early in the round. Stribling is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 4:14
01:19 Langford pins Stribling in the corner! 4:14
01:24 Langford fires a left hand that Stribling takes high on the shoulder. 4:14
01:30 Langford lands consecutive blows to Young Stribling's midsection. 4:16
01:30 Stribling is definitely in trouble. Sam Langford needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 4:16
01:39 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:16
01:44 Langford misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:16
01:55 Langford lands a hard uppercut! 4:21
01:55 Stribling was stunned by that blow! 4:21
02:00 The swelling under Stribling's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 4:21
02:08 Langford's misses as Young Stribling backpedals away. 4:21
02:20 Stribling does a great job of moving as Langford tries to work inside. 4:21
02:30 Langford misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:21
02:37 Langford lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Stribling on the end of that punch. 4:23
02:37 Langford is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 4:23
02:46 Langford has Young Stribling cornered! 4:23
02:50 Langford grabs and holds Stribling... 4:23
03:00 Referee England steps in to break it up. 4:23
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 4:23

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Stribling's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Stribling's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Sam Langford's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 "The King of the Canebrakes" lands a solid uppercut! 5:0
0:13 That blast sent Langford reeling into the ropes! 5:0
0:22 Stribling's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 5:0
0:28 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 5:0
0:33 The Referee breaks it up... 5:0
0:42 Stribling tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Langford. 5:0
0:53 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Stribling is down on his back! 5:0
0:55 England positions himself over Stribling and starts the count.. 5:7
0:55 1... 5:7
0:56 2... 5:7
0:57 3... 5:7
0:58 4... 5:7
0:59 5... 5:7
0:59 * Stribling makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 5:7
0:59 England gives Stribling a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 5:7
0:59 There's time for Langford to finish Stribling if he can do it. 5:7
01:08 Langford lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 5:9
01:08 Langford senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 5:9
01:21 Langford tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Stribling blocks it. 5:9
01:27 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Sam Langford lands the right hand. 5:11
01:27 Langford has Young Stribling hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Langford is. 5:11
01:32 Stribling seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 5:11
01:40 Langford suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 5:11
01:51 Stribling is either lucky or has radar. Langford's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:11
01:53 Stribling has been down in two consecutive rounds now and he is really unsteady! 5:11
02:02 Langford misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:11
02:13 Langford throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Stribling but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:11
02:24 Langford doesn't connect with the uppercut. 5:11
02:35 Langford 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. 5:11
02:44 Stribling looks for a breather; he grabs Langford and holds on. Sam Langford pushes Stribling off and looks for an opening. 5:11
02:49 England steps in and breaks it up. 5:11
02:58 Stribling wraps up Langford... Neither fighter will break... 5:11
03:00 England separates the two... 5:11
03:00 Sam Langford appears to have this fight under control. 5:11
03:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 15, the final round of the fight. 5:12

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jim Fitzgerald

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

Arturo Sanchez, Panama scores the bout 147 to 135

Malik Waleed, United States scores the bout 146 to 136

David Mendoza, United States scores the bout 145 to 138

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


Score Cards

Arturo Sanchez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Young Stribling 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 8 8 10 9 8 8 135
Sam Langford 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 147

Malik Waleed Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Young Stribling 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 8 8 136
Sam Langford 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 146

David Mendoza Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Young Stribling 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 8 10 9 8 8 138
Sam Langford 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 145

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Young Stribling 28 27 28 27 27 28 28 30 30 26 25 30 27 24 24 409
Sam Langford 30 30 29 30 30 29 29 27 27 30 29 28 30 30 30 438


Statistics
Categories Young Stribling Sam Langford
Knockdowns scored 0 2


Jabs / Round 3.27 5.13
Hooks / Round 3.40 5.73
Crosses / Round 2.53 4.13
Combinations / Round 3.07 5.13
Uppercuts / Round 2.73 5.73


Punches Landed / Round 15.00 25.87
Punches Missed / Round 47.27 44.73


Punching Accuracy 24.1% 36.6%


Total Number of Fouls 3 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 3


Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 2 / 2
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 6 / 6
Go All Out for KO 8 / 8 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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Tough DQ to swallow, but those terrible scorecards were setting me up for failure anyhow.