BTW Season Week #20 World Championship fights
Posted: 16 May 2014, 17:51
Jimmy Barry vs Fighting Harada
Fight info: Racquet Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States, 2014-5-16, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Richard James Davies, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fred Fluty (United States), Victor Cervantes (Mexico) and Hector Miguel (Argentina), ring card girl is Rachelle Leah, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jimmy Barry - Record: 17-0-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Fighting Harada - Record: 13-6-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
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
0:07 Harada has Jimmy Barry cornered! 0:0
0:11 Harada fires a lead right that Barry manages to avoid. 0:0
0:18 Barry has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:26 Barry holds his arms up in disgust as Harada holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:31 Harada and Barry each take a step back. 0:0
0:43 Harada has Barry blocked in! 0:0
0:47 Harada fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:59 The action slows as Harada and Barry measure each other up. 0:0
1:06 Harada's not even close with the jab. 0:0
1:18 Harada scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Barry. 0:2
1:31 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:2
1:36 Barry retreats to his opponents corner... 0:2
1:36 Harada splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 0:4
1:46 Harada lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:6
2:01 Harada clamps Barry's arms to his side and holds on until Davies breaks the hold. 0:6
2:10 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 0:6
2:19 Barry slides into the corner... 0:6
2:24 Harada fires and misses. 0:6
2:26 Barry digs a short hook to ribs of Harada. 2:6
2:47 Barry can't score with short uppercut inside. Harada got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:6
2:50 Barry ducks into an uppercut from Fighting Harada. 2:8
3:00 Barry moves into a neutral corner. 2:8
3:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:8
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:8
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 3:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:09 Barry's cross finds a home on Harada's jaw. 2:0
0:18 Harada got some great advice from Robert McCracken between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 2:0
0:24 Harada tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:35 Barry is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:0
0:40 Harada unleashes a fusilade of punches to Barry's head. 2:3
0:54 Barry is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:3
0:54 Fighting Harada sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:5
1:11 Harada misses with that punch. 2:5
1:18 Barry connects with a violent uppercut! 7:5
1:18 Harada was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:5
1:27 The fighters are at ring center... 7:5
1:31 Harada is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 7:5
1:36 Harada unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Barry's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 7:7
1:50 Barry has Harada trapped in the right neutral corner... 7:7
1:50 Barry catches Harada with a nice cross. 10:7
1:59 Harada rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 10:9
2:12 Harada wings a big left hand at Barry but the latter sidesteps the punch. 10:9
2:33 "Little Tiger" Barry lands a crushing hook! 14:9
2:33 Harada is trying to regroup after that punch... 14:9
2:58 Barry is doing a great job keeping his distance. 14:9
3:00 Harada brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 14:9
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 15:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Barry and Harada leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Barry slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:09 Harada shoots the jab into the chest of Barry. 0:2
0:18 A short hook to the head by Harada 0:4
0:30 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:4
0:30 Harada gets off a jab to the solar plexus 0:6
0:57 Harada wraps up Barry... Neither fighter will break... 0:6
1:07 Davies separates the two... 0:6
1:11 Harada feints, looking for an opening. 0:6
1:14 Harada pins Jimmy Barry in the corner! 0:6
1:19 Harada throws a flurry of punches but Barry either blocks or slips them. 0:6
1:26 Barry shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Harada flush! 4:6
1:26 Harada looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:6
1:42 Harada lands a smashing hook! 4:10
1:42 Barry is suddenly in trouble! 4:10
2:00 That combination from Barry just missed. 4:10
2:07 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:10
2:12 Jimmy Barry tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Harada. 4:10
2:19 Barry backs into a neutral corner. 4:10
2:19 Harada scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:12
2:36 Barry drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:12
2:36 That series of punches rocked Harada and he looks to be in trouble. 9:12
2:47 Barry retreats into a neutral corner. 9:12
3:00 Harada grabs Barry again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 9:12
3:00 * It's good to see Davies paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Harada about leaning on his opponent's neck. 9:12
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 9:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Harada is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy August not only gave Barry encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Harada. Now it's up to Barry to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Harada doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:19 That was a violent straight right by Barry! 5:0
0:19 Harada in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:0
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 5:0
0:33 Harada is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 5:0
0:41 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 5:0
0:49 The quickness and footwork of Barry is definitely keeping Harada off balance. 5:0
1:03 Barry misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
1:18 That punch actually went behind Barry's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Harada. 5:0
1:29 Harada really drove that combination to the body home with authority, you could hear those shots land all through the arena. 5:3
1:40 Harada eats a jab from Barry 7:3
1:53 Barry is flicking the jab, trying to keep Harada at long range. 7:3
2:01 Harada traps Barry in the corner! 7:3
2:01 Harada lands a nice cross but Barry turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 7:5
2:17 Barry moves into the lower corner. 7:5
2:21 Harada is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Barry. 7:5
2:26 Harada's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 7:5
2:34 Harada had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 9:8
2:43 Harada is trapped in Barry's corner... 9:8
2:43 A cross lands for Barry. Harada didn't see that one coming. 11:8
3:00 Harada has Barry trapped! 11:8
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Jimmy August was really animated in Barry's corner and Barry was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Harada dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Harada looks to work the body, but Barry covers up nicely. 0:0
0:29 Harada looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:30 Harada is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:30 Barry feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:0
0:43 A solid combination downstairs by Barry. 5:0
0:53 Barry scores with a nice right cross. 7:0
1:02 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 7:0
1:09 Barry lands a solid cross! 11:0
1:09 Harada looks shaken! 11:0
1:24 Harada has Jimmy Barry pinned! 11:0
1:24 Harada gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 11:2
1:37 Solid bodywork by Harada as he lands several punches from the inside. 11:4
1:49 Harada is keeping away from the ropes. 11:4
1:54 Harada fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:4
2:05 Harada is really fluid in his movement. 11:4
2:10 Barry takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 11:6
2:27 Harada just misses with a huge shot as Barry chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 11:6
2:40 Jimmy Barry is off target with that cross. 11:6
2:47 Barry is trapped in his own corner... 11:6
2:47 Harada dips and connects with a hook to the side of Barry's head. 11:8
3:00 Harada fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 11:8
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 11:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barry looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 A brutal uppercut from Harada connects to the solar plexus! 0:4
0:18 That shot has Barry hurt! 0:4
0:22 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:35 Barry swings...and misses. 0:4
0:42 Harada lands a hook to the ribs. 0:6
1:07 "Little Tiger" is protecting the body nicely as Harada fails to score inside. 0:6
1:14 Barry lands a solid hook! 4:6
1:14 And Harada's in big trouble now! 4:6
1:23 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 4:6
1:37 Harada steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:6
1:45 several punches land to Barry's body as he looks to move back to the outside. 4:8
1:58 Harada lands a jab to Barry's midsection 4:10
2:12 Barry just comes up short with the cross. 4:10
2:26 Barry fires and misses. 4:10
2:33 Harada lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Barry's midsection. 4:12
2:44 Harada retreats into the near right corner. 4:12
2:44 Barry connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:12
3:00 Harada is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 7:12
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 8:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barry is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Jimmy August was in Jimmy Barry's face between rounds and Barry just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:08 Harada scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:2
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:21 Harada rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
0:39 Harada and Barry are in a clinch, Davies hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
0:44 Harada shoves Barry away. 0:4
0:49 Barry backs into the lower corner. 0:4
0:49 Harada lands a short left hook to the head. 0:6
0:58 Harada scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:8
1:16 Harada is really focused in this round. 0:8
1:24 Harada cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Barry had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:8
1:31 Barry's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:8
1:36 The fighters are tangled up inside. Barry has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:8
1:55 Harada leans on Barry and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:10
2:07 Harada forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Barry. 2:12
2:23 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Harada lands the right hand. 2:14
2:39 Not a lot on that hook to Barry's side, but it scored. 2:16
2:54 Harada lands a stinging jab. 2:18
3:00 Harada shows Barry his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 2:18
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Barry received a pep talk from Jimmy August before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Barry misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:17 Fighting Harada throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 0:2
0:21 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:28 Harada is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:2
0:28 The fighters are throwing punches but Barry is being much more effective in this battle. 3:4
0:38 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 3:4
0:38 Barry catches Harada with a short, powerful hook to the head as Fighting Harada tried to move inside. That punch stopped Harada in his tracks! 6:4
0:47 Harada continues to pop the jab 6:6
1:03 Barry's jab is fast and accurate. 8:6
1:18 Harada pins Jimmy Barry in the corner! 8:6
1:22 Harada is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Barry. 8:6
1:27 Barry has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 8:6
1:34 Barry tastes Harada's jab 8:8
1:43 Barry scores with a hard jab to the body. 11:8
2:04 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 11:8
2:19 Barry back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Harada. 11:8
2:33 Barry is backed into his opponents corner... 11:8
2:33 Harada moves in and scores with a quick jab. 11:10
2:51 Barry smothers Harada's attack with a clinch! 11:10
2:56 Harada works his way free! 11:10
3:00 Harada grabs Barry's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Davies has to force Harada to let go. 11:10
3:00 Davies has to break them apart. 11:10
3:00 It looks like Harada has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:10
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 13:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Harada looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Barry telegraphed that shot and Harada ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:18 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Barry fires a left hand that Harada takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:30 Fighting Harada jolts Barry with a hard jab. 0:3
0:44 Barry lands a paralyzing combination! 4:3
0:44 Harada gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 4:3
1:06 Barry is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:3
1:13 Barry pushes Harada away, looking for more space to work in. 4:3
1:16 Thats a nice right hand from Fighting Harada. 4:5
1:28 Harada is really focused in this round. 4:5
1:36 Harada is trying to free his gloves from under Barry's gloves. 4:5
1:45 Now they break clean. 4:5
1:58 Barry lands a devastating cross! 9:5
1:58 Harada was shaken by that blow! 9:5
2:13 Harada wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Barry's defense. 9:5
2:20 Barry traps Harada in the corner! 9:5
2:25 Barry lets his hands go inside, but Harada protects his body well. 9:5
2:39 OH! Barry landed the big hook flush! 14:5
2:39 Harada is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 14:5
2:49 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 14:5
2:53 Barry pins Harada's arms! The fighters are tied up... 14:5
3:00 Referee Davies steps in to break it up. 14:5
3:00 The bell stops the action as Barry and Harada go back to their corners. 14:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Barry didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Harada's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Harada is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Fighting Harada just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:36 Davies yells at the fighters to separate but Barry and Harada are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:54 Harada pushes Barry away. 0:0
1:03 Barry misses with that cross. 0:0
1:19 Jimmy Barry misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
1:31 Barry uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Harada tries vainly to score. 0:0
1:41 Barry steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:0
1:45 Barry gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Harada with an uppercut. 2:0
2:00 Barry traps Harada in the corner! 2:0
2:04 Barry is holding... 2:0
2:15 Referee Davies has to separate the two... 2:0
2:22 Harada feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 2:3
2:35 Harada is trapped in the corner... 2:3
2:40 Barry clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:3
2:52 Davies breaks them up... 2:3
3:00 Barry can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:3
3:00 Harada appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:3
3:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 2:4
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barry was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 That cross from Barry has some power behind it! 5:0
0:11 Barry has Harada hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 5:0
0:16 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 11th round of this fight. 5:0
0:20 Whatever Robert McCracken said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Harada has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 5:0
0:20 Jimmy Barry pins Harada in the corner! 5:0
0:25 Barry drops the right hand flush on Fighting Harada's chin! 9:0
0:25 Harada is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 9:0
0:39 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Harada who scores with a short hook to the chest. 9:2
0:49 Harada gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 9:2
0:53 Harada grabs and holds Barry... 9:2
0:58 Davies is shouting at Harada to break! 9:2
1:02 Harada pushes Barry away, looking for more space to work in. 9:2
1:12 Barry backs into a neutral corner. 9:2
1:12 Harada connects with a cross. 9:4
1:25 Barry has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Harada. 9:4
1:34 Davies separates the two fighters. 9:4
1:42 Harada doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 9:6
1:56 Harada's misses as Barry backpedals away. 9:6
2:03 Barry lands a crushing hook! 13:6
2:03 Harada is clutching his side! 13:6
2:23 Jimmy Barry is forced into his own corner... 13:6
2:27 Harada slips out of a corner, as Barry attempts to trap him. 13:6
2:39 This has been a very close round 13:6
2:42 Barry moves into a neutral corner. 13:6
2:46 Harada looks for a breather; he grabs Barry and holds on. Barry pushes Harada off and looks for an opening. 13:6
2:51 Davies moves them apart. 13:6
2:56 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Harada can land a solid one. 13:8
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 13:8
3:00 Barry moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 11. 13:7
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Barry and Harada square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 12. 0:0
0:25 Harada flicks a jab to Barry's stomach 0:2
0:29 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:51 Harada scores with a glancing cross. 0:4
1:12 Harada tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
1:19 Barry is forced into his opponents corner... 0:4
1:19 * Barry is complaining and Davies agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Harada. 0:6
1:38 Barry looks to his corner. 0:6
1:41 Harada has Barry cornered! 0:6
1:45 Harada ends up behind Barry as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:6
1:53 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 0:6
1:57 Harada rips a hard jab to Barry's body 0:9
2:06 A quick jab to the body scores for Harada 0:11
2:25 Fighting Harada is really focused in this round. 0:11
2:34 Barry works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:11
2:41 Barry flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:11
3:00 Harada retreats into a neutral corner. 2:11
3:00 Barry tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Harada blocks it. 2:11
3:00 Davies motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 12. 4:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:15 A quick combination from Harada gets through. 0:2
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:28 Barry is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:2
0:31 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:4
0:46 Harada rips a hook to the body. 2:6
0:56 Barry backs into his own corner... 2:6
0:56 The fighters are at close quarters now as Harada lands a hook downstairs. 2:8
1:10 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Davies is going to have to sort this out. 2:8
1:15 Davies separates the two... 2:8
1:24 Barry is holding on to Harada. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:8
1:34 The Referee breaks it up... 2:8
1:39 Barry looks to his corner. 2:8
1:42 Barry has Fighting Harada cornered! 2:8
1:46 Barry lands a hard hook! 6:8
1:46 Fighting Harada is hurt! 6:8
2:03 Barry launches right a cross to the body. 8:8
2:20 Barry just comes up short with the combination. 8:8
2:31 Harada scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 8:10
2:41 Harada fires a punch over the jab of Barry and gets it in for points. 8:12
2:45 Barry is losing his legs... 8:12
2:54 Harada is really focused in this round. 8:12
3:00 Jimmy Barry pins Fighting Harada's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:12
3:00 Barry finally lets go of Harada. 8:12
3:00 Round 13 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:12
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rachelle Leah exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 14. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Jimmy August knows Barry lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 A quick jab from Harada connects. 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:18 The fighters are trading punches and Barry seems to have won that exchange. 3:4
0:32 Barry misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:4
0:34 Fighting Harada glances a hook off Barry's side. 3:6
0:51 Fighting Harada traps Barry in the corner! 3:6
0:51 some nifty bodywork Harada as he scores with several shots from the inside. 3:8
1:08 Barry really buried that punch into Harada's ribs. 8:8
1:08 Harada was shaken by those blows! 8:8
1:20 Harada bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:10
1:34 Harada attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:10
1:47 That cross from Barry lands with some authority! 12:10
1:47 Fighting Harada looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 12:10
2:00 Barry lands a powerful cross right on the button! 16:10
2:00 Barry has Harada in trouble after that punch! 16:10
2:10 Harada pins Barry in the corner! 16:10
2:10 Barry tries a hook but Harada blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 16:12
2:25 Jimmy Barry goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 18:12
2:37 Harada scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Barry's jaw. 18:14
2:51 Barry throws the cross and scores to the head of Harada. 20:14
3:00 Barry moves to the center of the Ring taunting Harada with his hands by his sides. 20:14
3:00 Harada appears to have this fight under control. 20:14
3:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 22:14
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:09 Barry feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Harada's chin. 2:0
0:13 Barry is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:0
0:22 Harada has Barry blocked in! 2:0
0:22 Harada feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:2
0:39 Harada circles around the ring. 2:2
0:48 Barry pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:2
0:57 Barry slides into the corner... 2:2
1:01 Barry does a great job of moving as Harada tries to work inside. 2:2
1:04 The cross scores for Barry. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:2
1:18 Barry really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 8:2
1:18 Harada is gasping for air!! 8:2
1:30 Harada throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Barry. 8:5
1:44 Barry scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:5
1:44 Harada is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:5
1:48 Harada is fading... 12:5
1:55 Harada feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 12:5
1:55 Harada slips in a jab to the body 12:7
2:05 Barry retreats into a neutral corner. 12:7
2:05 Harada looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 12:9
2:14 Barry is pinned in his own corner... 12:9
2:19 Harada dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Barry back on his heels! 12:13
2:19 Harada sent Barry reeling with that punch! 12:13
2:28 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 12:13
2:31 The action is back in the center of the ring. 12:13
2:35 Harada wraps his arms around Barry. 12:13
2:40 Davies has to break the clinch. 12:13
2:52 Barry misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:13
3:00 Jimmy Barry lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Harada. 12:13
3:00 Harada seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:13
3:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 14:13
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Buffer
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Fred Fluty, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Jimmy Barry
Hector Miguel, Argentina scores the bout 145 to 140 for Fighting Harada
Victor Cervantes, Mexico scores the bout 143 to 142 for ...
...Jimmy Barry
The winner and still IBF champion by split decision is Jimmy Barry!
Score Cards
Fred Fluty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Barry 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 143
Fighting Harada 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 142
Victor Cervantes Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Barry 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 143
Fighting Harada 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 142
Hector Miguel Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Barry 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 140
Fighting Harada 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 145
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Barry 27 29 27 30 30 27 27 29 29 28 29 27 28 29 30 426
Fighting Harada 30 28 30 27 27 30 30 28 28 29 28 30 29 28 27 429
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Barry Fighting Harada
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.40 7.47
Hooks / Round 3.20 7.80
Crosses / Round 2.73 4.13
Combinations / Round 3.00 7.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.53 2.93
Punches Landed / Round 16.87 29.33
Punches Missed / Round 36.20 43.73
Punching Accuracy 31.8% 40.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 12 / 7
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 6 / 4 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 1 1 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Racquet Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States, 2014-5-16, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Richard James Davies, the bout will be scored by three judges: Fred Fluty (United States), Victor Cervantes (Mexico) and Hector Miguel (Argentina), ring card girl is Rachelle Leah, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-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 not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Jimmy Barry - Record: 17-0-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Fighting Harada - Record: 13-6-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
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
0:07 Harada has Jimmy Barry cornered! 0:0
0:11 Harada fires a lead right that Barry manages to avoid. 0:0
0:18 Barry has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:26 Barry holds his arms up in disgust as Harada holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:31 Harada and Barry each take a step back. 0:0
0:43 Harada has Barry blocked in! 0:0
0:47 Harada fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:59 The action slows as Harada and Barry measure each other up. 0:0
1:06 Harada's not even close with the jab. 0:0
1:18 Harada scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Barry. 0:2
1:31 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:2
1:36 Barry retreats to his opponents corner... 0:2
1:36 Harada splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 0:4
1:46 Harada lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:6
2:01 Harada clamps Barry's arms to his side and holds on until Davies breaks the hold. 0:6
2:10 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 0:6
2:19 Barry slides into the corner... 0:6
2:24 Harada fires and misses. 0:6
2:26 Barry digs a short hook to ribs of Harada. 2:6
2:47 Barry can't score with short uppercut inside. Harada got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:6
2:50 Barry ducks into an uppercut from Fighting Harada. 2:8
3:00 Barry moves into a neutral corner. 2:8
3:00 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:8
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:8
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 3:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:09 Barry's cross finds a home on Harada's jaw. 2:0
0:18 Harada got some great advice from Robert McCracken between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 2:0
0:24 Harada tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
0:35 Barry is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:0
0:40 Harada unleashes a fusilade of punches to Barry's head. 2:3
0:54 Barry is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:3
0:54 Fighting Harada sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:5
1:11 Harada misses with that punch. 2:5
1:18 Barry connects with a violent uppercut! 7:5
1:18 Harada was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:5
1:27 The fighters are at ring center... 7:5
1:31 Harada is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 7:5
1:36 Harada unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Barry's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 7:7
1:50 Barry has Harada trapped in the right neutral corner... 7:7
1:50 Barry catches Harada with a nice cross. 10:7
1:59 Harada rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 10:9
2:12 Harada wings a big left hand at Barry but the latter sidesteps the punch. 10:9
2:33 "Little Tiger" Barry lands a crushing hook! 14:9
2:33 Harada is trying to regroup after that punch... 14:9
2:58 Barry is doing a great job keeping his distance. 14:9
3:00 Harada brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 14:9
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 15:11
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Barry and Harada leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Barry slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:09 Harada shoots the jab into the chest of Barry. 0:2
0:18 A short hook to the head by Harada 0:4
0:30 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:4
0:30 Harada gets off a jab to the solar plexus 0:6
0:57 Harada wraps up Barry... Neither fighter will break... 0:6
1:07 Davies separates the two... 0:6
1:11 Harada feints, looking for an opening. 0:6
1:14 Harada pins Jimmy Barry in the corner! 0:6
1:19 Harada throws a flurry of punches but Barry either blocks or slips them. 0:6
1:26 Barry shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Harada flush! 4:6
1:26 Harada looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:6
1:42 Harada lands a smashing hook! 4:10
1:42 Barry is suddenly in trouble! 4:10
2:00 That combination from Barry just missed. 4:10
2:07 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:10
2:12 Jimmy Barry tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Harada. 4:10
2:19 Barry backs into a neutral corner. 4:10
2:19 Harada scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:12
2:36 Barry drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:12
2:36 That series of punches rocked Harada and he looks to be in trouble. 9:12
2:47 Barry retreats into a neutral corner. 9:12
3:00 Harada grabs Barry again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 9:12
3:00 * It's good to see Davies paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Harada about leaning on his opponent's neck. 9:12
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 9:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Harada is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy August not only gave Barry encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Harada. Now it's up to Barry to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Harada doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:19 That was a violent straight right by Barry! 5:0
0:19 Harada in on unsteady legs after those punches. 5:0
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 5:0
0:33 Harada is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 5:0
0:41 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 5:0
0:49 The quickness and footwork of Barry is definitely keeping Harada off balance. 5:0
1:03 Barry misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:0
1:18 That punch actually went behind Barry's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Harada. 5:0
1:29 Harada really drove that combination to the body home with authority, you could hear those shots land all through the arena. 5:3
1:40 Harada eats a jab from Barry 7:3
1:53 Barry is flicking the jab, trying to keep Harada at long range. 7:3
2:01 Harada traps Barry in the corner! 7:3
2:01 Harada lands a nice cross but Barry turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 7:5
2:17 Barry moves into the lower corner. 7:5
2:21 Harada is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Barry. 7:5
2:26 Harada's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 7:5
2:34 Harada had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 9:8
2:43 Harada is trapped in Barry's corner... 9:8
2:43 A cross lands for Barry. Harada didn't see that one coming. 11:8
3:00 Harada has Barry trapped! 11:8
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Jimmy August was really animated in Barry's corner and Barry was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:13 Harada dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Harada looks to work the body, but Barry covers up nicely. 0:0
0:29 Harada looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:30 Harada is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:30 Barry feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:0
0:43 A solid combination downstairs by Barry. 5:0
0:53 Barry scores with a nice right cross. 7:0
1:02 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 7:0
1:09 Barry lands a solid cross! 11:0
1:09 Harada looks shaken! 11:0
1:24 Harada has Jimmy Barry pinned! 11:0
1:24 Harada gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 11:2
1:37 Solid bodywork by Harada as he lands several punches from the inside. 11:4
1:49 Harada is keeping away from the ropes. 11:4
1:54 Harada fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:4
2:05 Harada is really fluid in his movement. 11:4
2:10 Barry takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 11:6
2:27 Harada just misses with a huge shot as Barry chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 11:6
2:40 Jimmy Barry is off target with that cross. 11:6
2:47 Barry is trapped in his own corner... 11:6
2:47 Harada dips and connects with a hook to the side of Barry's head. 11:8
3:00 Harada fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 11:8
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 11:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barry looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 A brutal uppercut from Harada connects to the solar plexus! 0:4
0:18 That shot has Barry hurt! 0:4
0:22 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:35 Barry swings...and misses. 0:4
0:42 Harada lands a hook to the ribs. 0:6
1:07 "Little Tiger" is protecting the body nicely as Harada fails to score inside. 0:6
1:14 Barry lands a solid hook! 4:6
1:14 And Harada's in big trouble now! 4:6
1:23 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 4:6
1:37 Harada steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:6
1:45 several punches land to Barry's body as he looks to move back to the outside. 4:8
1:58 Harada lands a jab to Barry's midsection 4:10
2:12 Barry just comes up short with the cross. 4:10
2:26 Barry fires and misses. 4:10
2:33 Harada lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Barry's midsection. 4:12
2:44 Harada retreats into the near right corner. 4:12
2:44 Barry connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:12
3:00 Harada is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 7:12
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 8:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barry is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Jimmy August was in Jimmy Barry's face between rounds and Barry just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:08 Harada scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:2
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:21 Harada rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
0:39 Harada and Barry are in a clinch, Davies hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
0:44 Harada shoves Barry away. 0:4
0:49 Barry backs into the lower corner. 0:4
0:49 Harada lands a short left hook to the head. 0:6
0:58 Harada scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 0:8
1:16 Harada is really focused in this round. 0:8
1:24 Harada cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Barry had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:8
1:31 Barry's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:8
1:36 The fighters are tangled up inside. Barry has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:8
1:55 Harada leans on Barry and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:10
2:07 Harada forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Barry. 2:12
2:23 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Harada lands the right hand. 2:14
2:39 Not a lot on that hook to Barry's side, but it scored. 2:16
2:54 Harada lands a stinging jab. 2:18
3:00 Harada shows Barry his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 2:18
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Barry received a pep talk from Jimmy August before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Barry misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:17 Fighting Harada throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 0:2
0:21 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:28 Harada is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:2
0:28 The fighters are throwing punches but Barry is being much more effective in this battle. 3:4
0:38 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 3:4
0:38 Barry catches Harada with a short, powerful hook to the head as Fighting Harada tried to move inside. That punch stopped Harada in his tracks! 6:4
0:47 Harada continues to pop the jab 6:6
1:03 Barry's jab is fast and accurate. 8:6
1:18 Harada pins Jimmy Barry in the corner! 8:6
1:22 Harada is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Barry. 8:6
1:27 Barry has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 8:6
1:34 Barry tastes Harada's jab 8:8
1:43 Barry scores with a hard jab to the body. 11:8
2:04 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 11:8
2:19 Barry back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Harada. 11:8
2:33 Barry is backed into his opponents corner... 11:8
2:33 Harada moves in and scores with a quick jab. 11:10
2:51 Barry smothers Harada's attack with a clinch! 11:10
2:56 Harada works his way free! 11:10
3:00 Harada grabs Barry's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Davies has to force Harada to let go. 11:10
3:00 Davies has to break them apart. 11:10
3:00 It looks like Harada has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:10
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 13:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Harada looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Barry telegraphed that shot and Harada ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:18 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Barry fires a left hand that Harada takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:30 Fighting Harada jolts Barry with a hard jab. 0:3
0:44 Barry lands a paralyzing combination! 4:3
0:44 Harada gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 4:3
1:06 Barry is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 4:3
1:13 Barry pushes Harada away, looking for more space to work in. 4:3
1:16 Thats a nice right hand from Fighting Harada. 4:5
1:28 Harada is really focused in this round. 4:5
1:36 Harada is trying to free his gloves from under Barry's gloves. 4:5
1:45 Now they break clean. 4:5
1:58 Barry lands a devastating cross! 9:5
1:58 Harada was shaken by that blow! 9:5
2:13 Harada wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Barry's defense. 9:5
2:20 Barry traps Harada in the corner! 9:5
2:25 Barry lets his hands go inside, but Harada protects his body well. 9:5
2:39 OH! Barry landed the big hook flush! 14:5
2:39 Harada is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 14:5
2:49 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 14:5
2:53 Barry pins Harada's arms! The fighters are tied up... 14:5
3:00 Referee Davies steps in to break it up. 14:5
3:00 The bell stops the action as Barry and Harada go back to their corners. 14:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Barry didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Harada's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Harada is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Fighting Harada just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:36 Davies yells at the fighters to separate but Barry and Harada are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:54 Harada pushes Barry away. 0:0
1:03 Barry misses with that cross. 0:0
1:19 Jimmy Barry misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
1:31 Barry uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Harada tries vainly to score. 0:0
1:41 Barry steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:0
1:45 Barry gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Harada with an uppercut. 2:0
2:00 Barry traps Harada in the corner! 2:0
2:04 Barry is holding... 2:0
2:15 Referee Davies has to separate the two... 2:0
2:22 Harada feints to the head, then goes downstairs with a wicked hook! 2:3
2:35 Harada is trapped in the corner... 2:3
2:40 Barry clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:3
2:52 Davies breaks them up... 2:3
3:00 Barry can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:3
3:00 Harada appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:3
3:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 2:4
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barry was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 That cross from Barry has some power behind it! 5:0
0:11 Barry has Harada hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 5:0
0:16 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 11th round of this fight. 5:0
0:20 Whatever Robert McCracken said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Harada has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 5:0
0:20 Jimmy Barry pins Harada in the corner! 5:0
0:25 Barry drops the right hand flush on Fighting Harada's chin! 9:0
0:25 Harada is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 9:0
0:39 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Harada who scores with a short hook to the chest. 9:2
0:49 Harada gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 9:2
0:53 Harada grabs and holds Barry... 9:2
0:58 Davies is shouting at Harada to break! 9:2
1:02 Harada pushes Barry away, looking for more space to work in. 9:2
1:12 Barry backs into a neutral corner. 9:2
1:12 Harada connects with a cross. 9:4
1:25 Barry has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Harada. 9:4
1:34 Davies separates the two fighters. 9:4
1:42 Harada doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 9:6
1:56 Harada's misses as Barry backpedals away. 9:6
2:03 Barry lands a crushing hook! 13:6
2:03 Harada is clutching his side! 13:6
2:23 Jimmy Barry is forced into his own corner... 13:6
2:27 Harada slips out of a corner, as Barry attempts to trap him. 13:6
2:39 This has been a very close round 13:6
2:42 Barry moves into a neutral corner. 13:6
2:46 Harada looks for a breather; he grabs Barry and holds on. Barry pushes Harada off and looks for an opening. 13:6
2:51 Davies moves them apart. 13:6
2:56 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Harada can land a solid one. 13:8
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 13:8
3:00 Barry moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 11. 13:7
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Barry and Harada square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 12. 0:0
0:25 Harada flicks a jab to Barry's stomach 0:2
0:29 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:51 Harada scores with a glancing cross. 0:4
1:12 Harada tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
1:19 Barry is forced into his opponents corner... 0:4
1:19 * Barry is complaining and Davies agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Harada. 0:6
1:38 Barry looks to his corner. 0:6
1:41 Harada has Barry cornered! 0:6
1:45 Harada ends up behind Barry as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:6
1:53 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 0:6
1:57 Harada rips a hard jab to Barry's body 0:9
2:06 A quick jab to the body scores for Harada 0:11
2:25 Fighting Harada is really focused in this round. 0:11
2:34 Barry works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:11
2:41 Barry flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:11
3:00 Harada retreats into a neutral corner. 2:11
3:00 Barry tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Harada blocks it. 2:11
3:00 Davies motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 12. 4:12
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:15 A quick combination from Harada gets through. 0:2
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:28 Barry is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:2
0:31 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:4
0:46 Harada rips a hook to the body. 2:6
0:56 Barry backs into his own corner... 2:6
0:56 The fighters are at close quarters now as Harada lands a hook downstairs. 2:8
1:10 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Davies is going to have to sort this out. 2:8
1:15 Davies separates the two... 2:8
1:24 Barry is holding on to Harada. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:8
1:34 The Referee breaks it up... 2:8
1:39 Barry looks to his corner. 2:8
1:42 Barry has Fighting Harada cornered! 2:8
1:46 Barry lands a hard hook! 6:8
1:46 Fighting Harada is hurt! 6:8
2:03 Barry launches right a cross to the body. 8:8
2:20 Barry just comes up short with the combination. 8:8
2:31 Harada scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 8:10
2:41 Harada fires a punch over the jab of Barry and gets it in for points. 8:12
2:45 Barry is losing his legs... 8:12
2:54 Harada is really focused in this round. 8:12
3:00 Jimmy Barry pins Fighting Harada's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 8:12
3:00 Barry finally lets go of Harada. 8:12
3:00 Round 13 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:12
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rachelle Leah exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 14. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Jimmy August knows Barry lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 A quick jab from Harada connects. 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:18 The fighters are trading punches and Barry seems to have won that exchange. 3:4
0:32 Barry misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:4
0:34 Fighting Harada glances a hook off Barry's side. 3:6
0:51 Fighting Harada traps Barry in the corner! 3:6
0:51 some nifty bodywork Harada as he scores with several shots from the inside. 3:8
1:08 Barry really buried that punch into Harada's ribs. 8:8
1:08 Harada was shaken by those blows! 8:8
1:20 Harada bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:10
1:34 Harada attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:10
1:47 That cross from Barry lands with some authority! 12:10
1:47 Fighting Harada looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 12:10
2:00 Barry lands a powerful cross right on the button! 16:10
2:00 Barry has Harada in trouble after that punch! 16:10
2:10 Harada pins Barry in the corner! 16:10
2:10 Barry tries a hook but Harada blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 16:12
2:25 Jimmy Barry goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 18:12
2:37 Harada scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Barry's jaw. 18:14
2:51 Barry throws the cross and scores to the head of Harada. 20:14
3:00 Barry moves to the center of the Ring taunting Harada with his hands by his sides. 20:14
3:00 Harada appears to have this fight under control. 20:14
3:00 My co-announcer is on his feet cheering along with the rest of the crowd after that amazing round. 22:14
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:09 Barry feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Harada's chin. 2:0
0:13 Barry is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:0
0:22 Harada has Barry blocked in! 2:0
0:22 Harada feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:2
0:39 Harada circles around the ring. 2:2
0:48 Barry pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:2
0:57 Barry slides into the corner... 2:2
1:01 Barry does a great job of moving as Harada tries to work inside. 2:2
1:04 The cross scores for Barry. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:2
1:18 Barry really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 8:2
1:18 Harada is gasping for air!! 8:2
1:30 Harada throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Barry. 8:5
1:44 Barry scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 12:5
1:44 Harada is trying to regroup after those punches... 12:5
1:48 Harada is fading... 12:5
1:55 Harada feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 12:5
1:55 Harada slips in a jab to the body 12:7
2:05 Barry retreats into a neutral corner. 12:7
2:05 Harada looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 12:9
2:14 Barry is pinned in his own corner... 12:9
2:19 Harada dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Barry back on his heels! 12:13
2:19 Harada sent Barry reeling with that punch! 12:13
2:28 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 12:13
2:31 The action is back in the center of the ring. 12:13
2:35 Harada wraps his arms around Barry. 12:13
2:40 Davies has to break the clinch. 12:13
2:52 Barry misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:13
3:00 Jimmy Barry lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Harada. 12:13
3:00 Harada seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:13
3:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 14:13
Fight Result
And here with the call is Michael Buffer
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Fred Fluty, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Jimmy Barry
Hector Miguel, Argentina scores the bout 145 to 140 for Fighting Harada
Victor Cervantes, Mexico scores the bout 143 to 142 for ...
...Jimmy Barry
The winner and still IBF champion by split decision is Jimmy Barry!
Score Cards
Fred Fluty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Barry 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 143
Fighting Harada 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 142
Victor Cervantes Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Barry 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 143
Fighting Harada 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 142
Hector Miguel Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Barry 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 140
Fighting Harada 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 145
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jimmy Barry 27 29 27 30 30 27 27 29 29 28 29 27 28 29 30 426
Fighting Harada 30 28 30 27 27 30 30 28 28 29 28 30 29 28 27 429
Statistics
Categories Jimmy Barry Fighting Harada
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.40 7.47
Hooks / Round 3.20 7.80
Crosses / Round 2.73 4.13
Combinations / Round 3.00 7.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.53 2.93
Punches Landed / Round 16.87 29.33
Punches Missed / Round 36.20 43.73
Punching Accuracy 31.8% 40.1%
Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 12 / 7
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 6 / 4 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 1 1 / 0
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