BTW Season Week #24 World Championship fights
Posted: 02 Jun 2014, 23:51
Pete Herman vs Manny Pacquiao
Fight info: Rivergate Auditorium, New Orleans, LA, United States, 2014-6-2, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Bruce McTavish, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don O'Neil (United States), Thabo Spampool (South Africa) and Octavio Rodriguez (Panama), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, 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: Pete Herman - Record: 18-2-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Manny Pacquiao - Record: 16-5-2 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Hector Roca - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Herman and Pacquiao their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:13 Pacquiao has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:16 Pacquiao pins Herman in the corner! 0:0
0:16 Pacquiao forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Herman. 0:2
0:32 Herman can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
0:39 Pacquiao is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:2
0:43 Thats a nice right hand from Herman. 2:2
0:57 Herman works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:2
1:03 Herman lets a quick hook go, catching Pacquiao moving in. 4:2
1:17 Pacquiao tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:2
1:19 A cross lands for Herman. Pacquiao didn't see that one coming. 6:2
1:28 Herman slides into a neutral corner... 6:2
1:33 There's a straight right by Pacquiao! 6:6
1:33 Herman looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:6
1:41 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 6:6
1:48 Herman bangs a right cross off the face of Pacquiao. 8:6
1:59 Herman lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 10:6
2:09 Pacquiao doesn't have to look for Pete Herman this round as He is right there in front of him. 10:6
2:16 Herman looks for a breather; he grabs Manny Pacquiao and holds on. Pacquiao pushes Herman off and looks for an opening. 10:6
2:31 McTavish has to break the clinch. 10:6
2:41 Herman fires a lead right that Pacquiao manages to avoid. 10:6
2:56 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:6
3:00 Herman is keeping away from the ropes. 10:6
3:00 Herman is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Pacquiao's defense. 10:6
3:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 11:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Herman and Pacquiao square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Herman lands a jab to Pacquiao's midsection 2:0
0:20 Herman gets his head on the chest of Manny Pacquiao as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:0
0:29 Pacquiao has Herman trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 4:0
0:33 Pacquiao is holding Herman tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:0
0:42 Referee McTavish steps in to break it up. 4:0
0:46 Manny Pacquiao's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:0
1:00 Herman rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:0
1:12 Herman retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
1:12 Pacquiao moves Herman back and scores with a hook. 6:3
1:22 Herman connects with an uppercut to the head of Pacquiao. 8:3
1:34 Pacquiao bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:5
1:43 Pacquiao rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Herman. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 8:8
1:53 Herman snakes the jab through Pacquiao's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:8
2:24 Pacquiao is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 10:8
2:32 Herman has freed himself from Pacquiao. They move quickly to ring center. 10:8
2:38 Herman shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 12:8
3:00 Pacquiao backs into a neutral corner. 12:8
3:00 Pete Herman traps Pacquiao's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until McTavish breaks it up. 12:8
3:00 * McTavish steps in and admonishes Herman for using his shoulder. 12:8
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 12:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Herman rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Pacquiao's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Herman tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Pacquiao lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 0:3
0:20 Herman doubles up with the hook to the body, but Manny Pacquiao is unfazed. 2:3
0:34 Herman is really fluid in his movement. 2:3
0:39 Pete Herman with a lead right to the head. 4:3
0:49 Pacquiao moves into the lower right corner. 4:3
0:54 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:3
1:06 McTavish breaks them up... 4:3
1:16 Herman fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:3
1:22 Manny Pacquiao looks to his corner. 4:3
1:33 That combination from Pacquiao just missed. 4:3
1:44 Herman lands a jab to the midsection 6:3
1:59 Herman catches Pacquiao with a right hand to the face. 8:3
2:18 Herman slips inside and lands a hook. 10:3
2:30 Herman tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 12:3
2:40 Pacquiao retreats into the lower corner. 12:3
2:44 Herman is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 12:3
2:53 Herman is clinching... 12:3
3:00 McTavish separates them. 12:3
3:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 13:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:19 Herman scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Pacquiao. 2:0
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:38 Herman picks off the jab thrown by Pacquiao. 2:0
0:45 Herman is really focused in this round. 2:0
0:54 That punch actually went behind Pacquiao's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Herman. 2:0
0:57 Pacquiao punishes Herman with a hook to the ribs. 2:3
1:09 Pacquiao is really focused in this round. 2:3
1:17 Herman pushes Pacquiao away, looking for more space to work in. 2:3
1:25 Pacquiao leans on the ropes and motions for Herman to come in. 2:3
1:30 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 2:3
1:38 Pacquiao is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:3
1:40 Herman lands a short left hook to the head. 4:3
1:53 Pacquiao retreats to his opponents corner... 4:3
1:53 Herman's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:3
2:02 Manny Pacquiao throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Herman. 6:6
2:15 Pacquiao looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:6
2:23 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:6
2:26 Herman fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:6
2:41 Herman slides into the corner... 8:6
2:46 Pacquiao has his arms wrapped around Herman... Now they separate. 8:6
2:50 Referee McTavish separates the two... 8:6
2:55 Pacquiao's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:6
2:58 Herman throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Pacquiao's jaw. 10:6
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 10:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pacquiao looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:16 Herman pins Pacquiao in the corner! 0:0
0:20 Herman pins Pacquiao's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:29 McTavish moves them apart. 0:0
0:29 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:41 Pacquiao is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:46 Pacquiao fires a volley of punches but Herman was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:48 Solid bodywork by Herman as he lands several punches from the inside. 2:0
1:02 Herman has Pacquiao trapped! 2:0
1:06 Herman doesn't connect with the jab. 2:0
1:20 Herman splits Pacquiao's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
1:37 Herman catches Pacquiao with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:0
1:50 Pacquiao lands a crushing cross! 6:5
1:50 Herman was stunned by that blow! 6:5
2:04 Pacquiao is either lucky or has radar. Herman's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:5
2:15 Herman finds a home for his jab, keeping Pacquiao at bay. 8:5
2:24 Herman has Pacquiao cornered! 8:5
2:24 Herman lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 10:5
2:38 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 10:5
2:42 Pacquiao misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:5
2:49 Herman steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 10:5
2:56 Herman has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Pacquiao. 10:5
3:00 Now they break clean. 10:5
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 9:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pacquiao is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Hector Roca said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pacquiao has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:07 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Herman. 3:2
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 3:2
0:26 Pacquiao backs into his own corner... 3:2
0:31 Herman leaves the jab just short. 3:2
0:37 Pacquiao scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 3:6
0:37 Herman was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 3:6
0:49 Herman rips a hook to the head. 5:6
1:03 Herman is flicking the jab, trying to keep Pacquiao at long range. 5:6
1:15 Pacquiao tries to drop the right hand over the top but Herman ducks under it. 5:6
1:17 Herman lands several punches in a row to the head of Pacquiao, though none of them had much steam behind them. 7:6
1:27 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:6
1:27 Herman's jab connects to Manny Pacquiao's head 9:6
1:43 Herman has a hold on Pacquiao that would make a professional wrestler proud. 9:6
1:48 Herman shoves Pacquiao away. 9:6
2:01 Pacquiao just misses with a huge shot as Herman chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:6
2:03 Herman gets inside and fires a hook to Pacquiao's body. 11:6
2:16 Herman scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 13:6
2:30 Pacquiao uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Herman tries vainly to score. 13:6
2:43 Herman ties up Pacquiao. 13:6
2:52 Herman finally lets go of Pacquiao. 13:6
3:00 Pete Herman tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 13:6
3:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 13:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Herman's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Herman got some great advice from Thel Torrance between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:09 Herman fires a punch over the jab of Pacquiao and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:26 Manny Pacquiao fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:28 Pete Herman moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:0
0:42 Herman misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
0:44 Pacquiao throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Herman. 4:3
1:01 Pacquiao backs into the lower corner. 4:3
1:05 Manny Pacquiao does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Herman's punches in close. 4:3
1:12 Pacquiao is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 4:3
1:20 Pacquiao fires and misses. 4:3
1:34 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Herman and McTavish has stopped the action to scold him 6:3
1:51 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 6:3
2:07 The fans expected an action fight, but both fighters have been very cautious all night. 6:3
2:15 Herman grabs Pacquiao again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:3
2:20 * Pacquiao is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 6:3
2:38 Herman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:3
2:41 Pacquiao lands a stinging jab. 6:5
2:55 Pacquiao traps Herman's gloves under his arms, forcing McTavish to break them up. 6:5
3:00 McTavish moves in to break the clinch. 6:5
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Herman's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 5:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Herman is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:14 Pacquiao has Herman blocked in! 0:0
0:14 Manny Pacquiao doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:22 Hector Roca was really animated in Pacquiao's corner and Pacquiao was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:23 Herman throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
0:40 Herman continues to pop the jab 4:2
0:53 Pete Herman is really focused in this round. 4:2
1:02 Pacquiao lands a brutal cross! 4:6
1:02 Herman looks shaken! 4:6
1:18 Pacquiao has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 4:10
1:18 Herman is clutching his side! 4:10
1:27 Herman rips a cross to the stomach of Manny Pacquiao, but there was really no power behind it. 6:10
1:55 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:10
1:59 Herman has Pacquiao pinned! 6:10
2:04 Pacquiao is trying to free his gloves from under Herman's gloves. 6:10
2:08 McTavish is shouting at Herman to break! 6:10
2:20 Herman's not even close with the jab. 6:10
2:22 Pacquiao throws the cross and scores to the head of Herman. 6:12
2:36 The fighters are tied up. Herman tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:12
2:45 Pacquiao tries to get free... Here comes McTavish to break them up... 6:12
2:50 Pacquiao is trapped in his own corner... 6:12
2:55 Herman is off target with that jab. 6:12
3:00 It looks like Herman has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:12
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 6:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:12 That uppercut from Pacquiao lands with some authority! 0:4
0:12 Herman's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:4
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:35 Herman traps Pacquiao in the corner! 0:4
0:39 Herman fires a left hand that Pacquiao takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:46 Herman takes a heavy hook downstairs. 0:8
0:46 Herman is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:8
1:00 Manny Pacquiao throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:8
1:02 Herman scores with a glancing cross. 2:8
1:12 Herman lands a rapier like jab to the head of Pacquiao 4:8
1:27 Pacquiao moves into a neutral corner. 4:8
1:27 Herman drills Pacquiao with a solid jab. 6:8
1:43 Pacquiao cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Herman had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:8
1:55 Herman darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:8
2:07 A quick jab from Herman connects. 8:8
2:19 Herman moves into the near right corner. 8:8
2:23 Pacquiao fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:8
2:26 Herman lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 10:8
2:39 Pacquiao has Herman blocked in! 10:8
2:43 Pacquiao tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 10:8
3:00 Pacquiao retreats into the lower right corner. 10:8
3:00 Herman appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:8
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Pacquiao scored more on that exchange. 2:3
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:3
0:20 Pacquiao has Herman pinned! 2:3
0:25 Pacquiao just comes up short with the hook. 2:3
0:36 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 2:3
0:48 Pacquiao backs into the lower corner. 2:3
0:53 Herman ties up Pacquiao. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:3
1:02 Pacquiao works his way free! 2:3
1:14 Pacquiao holds his arms up in disgust as Herman holds him around his waist. 2:3
1:19 Referee McTavish has to separate the two... 2:3
1:27 We have a lull in the action. 2:3
1:30 Pete Herman's cross finds a home on Pacquiao's jaw. 4:3
1:41 Herman pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:3
1:54 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Herman lands a short uppercut to the chin of Pacquiao. 8:3
2:12 Watch Herman move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Pacquiao off balance. 8:3
2:28 Pacquiao frees himself from Herman's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:3
2:32 Herman lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 10:3
2:42 Pacquiao has Herman cornered! 10:3
2:46 Pacquiao lands a hard cross! 10:7
2:46 Herman looks shaken! 10:7
3:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 10:7
3:00 It looks like Herman has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:7
3:00 Herman spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 11:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McTavish motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Herman received a pep talk from Thel Torrance before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Herman lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:26 Herman is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:34 Manny Pacquiao steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:0
0:47 A straight cross from Herman gets through Manny Pacquiao's guard. 4:0
1:08 Herman is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:11 Herman gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:0
1:28 Herman lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pacquiao. 6:0
1:35 A big hook from Pacquiao lands with serious impact! 6:4
1:35 Herman is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:4
1:55 McTavish tries to separate the boxers but Herman has a vice-like grip on Pacquiao. 6:4
2:05 McTavish pries them apart. 6:4
2:14 Herman back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Manny Pacquiao. 6:4
2:19 Referee McTavish is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 6:4
2:24 Herman gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 8:4
2:45 Pete Herman and Pacquiao are in a clinch, McTavish hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:4
3:00 Herman and Pacquiao each take a step back. 8:4
3:00 Herman appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
3:00 Round 11 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 12 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Thel Torrance was extremely upbeat during the break with Herman providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Herman has Pacquiao cornered! 0:0
0:09 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Herman digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Pacquiao. 2:0
0:14 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 12th round of this fight. 2:0
0:32 Pacquiao just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:34 Herman gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:0
0:50 Pacquiao just comes up short with the jab. 4:0
0:52 Herman lands a nice cross but Pacquiao turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:0
1:08 Herman is really focused in this round. 6:0
1:12 Herman works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 8:0
1:23 Herman is trapped in the corner... 8:0
1:28 Manny Pacquiao dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Herman back on his heels! 8:4
1:28 Herman is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 8:4
1:42 Pacquiao comes in low. Herman puts a headlock on him. McTavish knocks Herman's arm off Pacquiao's head. 8:4
1:46 McTavish has to separate the two... 8:4
1:54 Herman is really focused in this round. 8:4
2:01 Herman dips and connects with a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head. 10:4
2:11 Herman scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 12:4
2:37 Pacquiao lands a devastating cross! 12:8
2:37 Pete Herman's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 12:8
2:54 The action is back in the center of the ring. 12:8
2:58 Herman wraps his arms around Pacquiao. 12:8
3:00 McTavish has to break them apart. 12:8
3:00 It looks like Herman has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:8
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 11:9
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Sonoma exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 13. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Hector Roca seemed to pump up Pacquiao between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Pacquiao pins Herman's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:16 McTavish steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Pacquiao misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:43 Pacquiao is challenging Herman to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:55 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:59 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
1:13 Herman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
1:26 Pete Herman has Pacquiao trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
1:26 Herman moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
1:47 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:0
1:57 Pacquiao's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 2:0
2:21 Herman wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pacquiao's defense. 2:0
2:28 Pete Herman backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
2:32 Pacquiao moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Herman. 2:0
2:37 Herman feints, looking for an opening. 2:0
2:41 Herman throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:0
3:00 Pete Herman misses with that punch. 4:0
3:00 Herman appears to have this fight under control. 4:0
3:00 The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. Those boos clearly demonstrate the crowds displeasure. 3:1
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Herman didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:10 Pacquiao is backed into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:10 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Herman can land a solid one. 2:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:20 Herman is showing very little fatigue at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:27 Good exchange there as both men landed several punches. 4:2
0:48 Herman is really focused in this round. 4:2
0:51 Pacquiao brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:2
0:56 That was a violent straight left by Pacquiao! 4:6
0:56 Herman appears shaken by those punches! 4:6
1:13 Pacquiao lands a solid hook! 4:10
1:13 And Pete Herman's in big trouble now! 4:10
1:30 The quickness and footwork of Herman is definitely keeping Pacquiao off balance. 4:10
1:41 The uppercut just landed by Pete Herman is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:10
2:03 Herman pushes Pacquiao away, looking for more space to work in. 6:10
2:06 Pacquiao is really focused in this round. 6:10
2:09 Pacquiao wallops Herman with a cross to the liver! 6:13
2:31 Pacquiao tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Herman. 6:13
2:54 Pacquiao and Herman grab a quick breather. 6:13
3:00 Pacquiao lands a smashing cross! 6:17
3:00 Herman is reeling.. 6:17
3:00 Herman seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:17
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 14 comes to an end. 7:18
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:11 The cross scores for Herman. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:23 Pete Herman slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:28 Lock the doors, Pacquiao just landed a terrifying left to the chin of Herman! 2:4
0:28 Herman looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:4
0:50 Herman smothers Pacquiao's attack as Pacquiao tries to get off some shots inside. 2:4
1:00 Herman scores with a quick one-two to Pacquiao's midsection 4:4
1:12 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:4
1:21 * Pacquiao connects with a thundering uppercut and Herman drops to the canvas! 4:4
1:23 McTavish starts counting... 4:12
1:23 1 4:12
1:24 2 4:12
1:25 3 4:12
1:26 4 4:12
1:27 5 4:12
1:28 6 4:12
1:29 7 4:12
1:30 8 4:12
1:31 9 4:12
1:32 10! 4:12
1:32 * Pacquiao leaps onto the turnbuckle and raises his arms in jubilation as Herman is counted out! This one ends with a knockout in the 15th round! 4:12
Fight Result
Here's Billy Jordan with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new IBF champion by knockout at 1:37 of round 15...
Manny Pacquiao!
Score Cards
Don O'Neil Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pete Herman 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 137
Manny Pacquiao 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 129
Thabo Spampool Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pete Herman 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 138
Manny Pacquiao 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 129
Octavio Rodriguez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pete Herman 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 136
Manny Pacquiao 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 133
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pete Herman 30 29 30 29 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 29 30 27 411
Manny Pacquiao 28 28 27 28 28 27 29 30 27 27 27 28 27 30 391
Statistics
Categories Pete Herman Manny Pacquiao
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 6.93 2.53
Hooks / Round 5.13 1.67
Crosses / Round 6.40 4.40
Combinations / Round 3.60 2.20
Uppercuts / Round 5.07 2.13
Punches Landed / Round 27.13 12.93
Punches Missed / Round 36.67 36.53
Punching Accuracy 42.5% 26.1%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 13 / 12 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Rivergate Auditorium, New Orleans, LA, United States, 2014-6-2, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Bruce McTavish, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don O'Neil (United States), Thabo Spampool (South Africa) and Octavio Rodriguez (Panama), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, 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: Pete Herman - Record: 18-2-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Manny Pacquiao - Record: 16-5-2 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Hector Roca - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Herman and Pacquiao their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:13 Pacquiao has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:16 Pacquiao pins Herman in the corner! 0:0
0:16 Pacquiao forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Herman. 0:2
0:32 Herman can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
0:39 Pacquiao is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:2
0:43 Thats a nice right hand from Herman. 2:2
0:57 Herman works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:2
1:03 Herman lets a quick hook go, catching Pacquiao moving in. 4:2
1:17 Pacquiao tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:2
1:19 A cross lands for Herman. Pacquiao didn't see that one coming. 6:2
1:28 Herman slides into a neutral corner... 6:2
1:33 There's a straight right by Pacquiao! 6:6
1:33 Herman looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:6
1:41 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 6:6
1:48 Herman bangs a right cross off the face of Pacquiao. 8:6
1:59 Herman lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 10:6
2:09 Pacquiao doesn't have to look for Pete Herman this round as He is right there in front of him. 10:6
2:16 Herman looks for a breather; he grabs Manny Pacquiao and holds on. Pacquiao pushes Herman off and looks for an opening. 10:6
2:31 McTavish has to break the clinch. 10:6
2:41 Herman fires a lead right that Pacquiao manages to avoid. 10:6
2:56 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 10:6
3:00 Herman is keeping away from the ropes. 10:6
3:00 Herman is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Pacquiao's defense. 10:6
3:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 11:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Herman and Pacquiao square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Herman lands a jab to Pacquiao's midsection 2:0
0:20 Herman gets his head on the chest of Manny Pacquiao as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:0
0:29 Pacquiao has Herman trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 4:0
0:33 Pacquiao is holding Herman tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:0
0:42 Referee McTavish steps in to break it up. 4:0
0:46 Manny Pacquiao's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:0
1:00 Herman rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:0
1:12 Herman retreats into a neutral corner. 6:0
1:12 Pacquiao moves Herman back and scores with a hook. 6:3
1:22 Herman connects with an uppercut to the head of Pacquiao. 8:3
1:34 Pacquiao bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:5
1:43 Pacquiao rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Herman. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 8:8
1:53 Herman snakes the jab through Pacquiao's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:8
2:24 Pacquiao is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 10:8
2:32 Herman has freed himself from Pacquiao. They move quickly to ring center. 10:8
2:38 Herman shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 12:8
3:00 Pacquiao backs into a neutral corner. 12:8
3:00 Pete Herman traps Pacquiao's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until McTavish breaks it up. 12:8
3:00 * McTavish steps in and admonishes Herman for using his shoulder. 12:8
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 12:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Herman rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Pacquiao's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 Herman tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Pacquiao lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 0:3
0:20 Herman doubles up with the hook to the body, but Manny Pacquiao is unfazed. 2:3
0:34 Herman is really fluid in his movement. 2:3
0:39 Pete Herman with a lead right to the head. 4:3
0:49 Pacquiao moves into the lower right corner. 4:3
0:54 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:3
1:06 McTavish breaks them up... 4:3
1:16 Herman fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:3
1:22 Manny Pacquiao looks to his corner. 4:3
1:33 That combination from Pacquiao just missed. 4:3
1:44 Herman lands a jab to the midsection 6:3
1:59 Herman catches Pacquiao with a right hand to the face. 8:3
2:18 Herman slips inside and lands a hook. 10:3
2:30 Herman tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 12:3
2:40 Pacquiao retreats into the lower corner. 12:3
2:44 Herman is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 12:3
2:53 Herman is clinching... 12:3
3:00 McTavish separates them. 12:3
3:00 Round 3 finishes with the sound of the bell. 13:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:19 Herman scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Pacquiao. 2:0
0:23 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:38 Herman picks off the jab thrown by Pacquiao. 2:0
0:45 Herman is really focused in this round. 2:0
0:54 That punch actually went behind Pacquiao's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Herman. 2:0
0:57 Pacquiao punishes Herman with a hook to the ribs. 2:3
1:09 Pacquiao is really focused in this round. 2:3
1:17 Herman pushes Pacquiao away, looking for more space to work in. 2:3
1:25 Pacquiao leans on the ropes and motions for Herman to come in. 2:3
1:30 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 2:3
1:38 Pacquiao is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:3
1:40 Herman lands a short left hook to the head. 4:3
1:53 Pacquiao retreats to his opponents corner... 4:3
1:53 Herman's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:3
2:02 Manny Pacquiao throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Herman. 6:6
2:15 Pacquiao looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:6
2:23 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:6
2:26 Herman fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:6
2:41 Herman slides into the corner... 8:6
2:46 Pacquiao has his arms wrapped around Herman... Now they separate. 8:6
2:50 Referee McTavish separates the two... 8:6
2:55 Pacquiao's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:6
2:58 Herman throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Pacquiao's jaw. 10:6
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 10:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pacquiao looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:16 Herman pins Pacquiao in the corner! 0:0
0:20 Herman pins Pacquiao's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:29 McTavish moves them apart. 0:0
0:29 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:41 Pacquiao is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:46 Pacquiao fires a volley of punches but Herman was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:48 Solid bodywork by Herman as he lands several punches from the inside. 2:0
1:02 Herman has Pacquiao trapped! 2:0
1:06 Herman doesn't connect with the jab. 2:0
1:20 Herman splits Pacquiao's gloves with an uppercut. 4:0
1:37 Herman catches Pacquiao with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:0
1:50 Pacquiao lands a crushing cross! 6:5
1:50 Herman was stunned by that blow! 6:5
2:04 Pacquiao is either lucky or has radar. Herman's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:5
2:15 Herman finds a home for his jab, keeping Pacquiao at bay. 8:5
2:24 Herman has Pacquiao cornered! 8:5
2:24 Herman lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 10:5
2:38 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 10:5
2:42 Pacquiao misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 10:5
2:49 Herman steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 10:5
2:56 Herman has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Pacquiao. 10:5
3:00 Now they break clean. 10:5
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 9:6
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pacquiao is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Hector Roca said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pacquiao has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:07 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Herman. 3:2
0:11 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 3:2
0:26 Pacquiao backs into his own corner... 3:2
0:31 Herman leaves the jab just short. 3:2
0:37 Pacquiao scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 3:6
0:37 Herman was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 3:6
0:49 Herman rips a hook to the head. 5:6
1:03 Herman is flicking the jab, trying to keep Pacquiao at long range. 5:6
1:15 Pacquiao tries to drop the right hand over the top but Herman ducks under it. 5:6
1:17 Herman lands several punches in a row to the head of Pacquiao, though none of them had much steam behind them. 7:6
1:27 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:6
1:27 Herman's jab connects to Manny Pacquiao's head 9:6
1:43 Herman has a hold on Pacquiao that would make a professional wrestler proud. 9:6
1:48 Herman shoves Pacquiao away. 9:6
2:01 Pacquiao just misses with a huge shot as Herman chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:6
2:03 Herman gets inside and fires a hook to Pacquiao's body. 11:6
2:16 Herman scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 13:6
2:30 Pacquiao uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Herman tries vainly to score. 13:6
2:43 Herman ties up Pacquiao. 13:6
2:52 Herman finally lets go of Pacquiao. 13:6
3:00 Pete Herman tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 13:6
3:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 13:6
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Herman's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Herman got some great advice from Thel Torrance between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:09 Herman fires a punch over the jab of Pacquiao and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:26 Manny Pacquiao fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
0:28 Pete Herman moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:0
0:42 Herman misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
0:44 Pacquiao throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Herman. 4:3
1:01 Pacquiao backs into the lower corner. 4:3
1:05 Manny Pacquiao does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Herman's punches in close. 4:3
1:12 Pacquiao is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 4:3
1:20 Pacquiao fires and misses. 4:3
1:34 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Herman and McTavish has stopped the action to scold him 6:3
1:51 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 6:3
2:07 The fans expected an action fight, but both fighters have been very cautious all night. 6:3
2:15 Herman grabs Pacquiao again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:3
2:20 * Pacquiao is going to use every weapon at his disposal from the looks of things and now he's being cautioned by the referee about using his shoulders illegally. 6:3
2:38 Herman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:3
2:41 Pacquiao lands a stinging jab. 6:5
2:55 Pacquiao traps Herman's gloves under his arms, forcing McTavish to break them up. 6:5
3:00 McTavish moves in to break the clinch. 6:5
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Herman's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 5:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Herman is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:14 Pacquiao has Herman blocked in! 0:0
0:14 Manny Pacquiao doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:2
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:22 Hector Roca was really animated in Pacquiao's corner and Pacquiao was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:23 Herman throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
0:40 Herman continues to pop the jab 4:2
0:53 Pete Herman is really focused in this round. 4:2
1:02 Pacquiao lands a brutal cross! 4:6
1:02 Herman looks shaken! 4:6
1:18 Pacquiao has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 4:10
1:18 Herman is clutching his side! 4:10
1:27 Herman rips a cross to the stomach of Manny Pacquiao, but there was really no power behind it. 6:10
1:55 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:10
1:59 Herman has Pacquiao pinned! 6:10
2:04 Pacquiao is trying to free his gloves from under Herman's gloves. 6:10
2:08 McTavish is shouting at Herman to break! 6:10
2:20 Herman's not even close with the jab. 6:10
2:22 Pacquiao throws the cross and scores to the head of Herman. 6:12
2:36 The fighters are tied up. Herman tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:12
2:45 Pacquiao tries to get free... Here comes McTavish to break them up... 6:12
2:50 Pacquiao is trapped in his own corner... 6:12
2:55 Herman is off target with that jab. 6:12
3:00 It looks like Herman has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:12
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 6:12
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:12 That uppercut from Pacquiao lands with some authority! 0:4
0:12 Herman's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:4
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:35 Herman traps Pacquiao in the corner! 0:4
0:39 Herman fires a left hand that Pacquiao takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:46 Herman takes a heavy hook downstairs. 0:8
0:46 Herman is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:8
1:00 Manny Pacquiao throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:8
1:02 Herman scores with a glancing cross. 2:8
1:12 Herman lands a rapier like jab to the head of Pacquiao 4:8
1:27 Pacquiao moves into a neutral corner. 4:8
1:27 Herman drills Pacquiao with a solid jab. 6:8
1:43 Pacquiao cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Herman had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:8
1:55 Herman darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:8
2:07 A quick jab from Herman connects. 8:8
2:19 Herman moves into the near right corner. 8:8
2:23 Pacquiao fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:8
2:26 Herman lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 10:8
2:39 Pacquiao has Herman blocked in! 10:8
2:43 Pacquiao tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 10:8
3:00 Pacquiao retreats into the lower right corner. 10:8
3:00 Herman appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:8
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 11:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Pacquiao scored more on that exchange. 2:3
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:3
0:20 Pacquiao has Herman pinned! 2:3
0:25 Pacquiao just comes up short with the hook. 2:3
0:36 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 2:3
0:48 Pacquiao backs into the lower corner. 2:3
0:53 Herman ties up Pacquiao. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:3
1:02 Pacquiao works his way free! 2:3
1:14 Pacquiao holds his arms up in disgust as Herman holds him around his waist. 2:3
1:19 Referee McTavish has to separate the two... 2:3
1:27 We have a lull in the action. 2:3
1:30 Pete Herman's cross finds a home on Pacquiao's jaw. 4:3
1:41 Herman pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:3
1:54 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Herman lands a short uppercut to the chin of Pacquiao. 8:3
2:12 Watch Herman move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Pacquiao off balance. 8:3
2:28 Pacquiao frees himself from Herman's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:3
2:32 Herman lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 10:3
2:42 Pacquiao has Herman cornered! 10:3
2:46 Pacquiao lands a hard cross! 10:7
2:46 Herman looks shaken! 10:7
3:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 10:7
3:00 It looks like Herman has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:7
3:00 Herman spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 11:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McTavish motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Herman received a pep talk from Thel Torrance before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Herman lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:26 Herman is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:34 Manny Pacquiao steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:0
0:47 A straight cross from Herman gets through Manny Pacquiao's guard. 4:0
1:08 Herman is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:11 Herman gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 6:0
1:28 Herman lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Pacquiao. 6:0
1:35 A big hook from Pacquiao lands with serious impact! 6:4
1:35 Herman is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:4
1:55 McTavish tries to separate the boxers but Herman has a vice-like grip on Pacquiao. 6:4
2:05 McTavish pries them apart. 6:4
2:14 Herman back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Manny Pacquiao. 6:4
2:19 Referee McTavish is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 6:4
2:24 Herman gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 8:4
2:45 Pete Herman and Pacquiao are in a clinch, McTavish hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:4
3:00 Herman and Pacquiao each take a step back. 8:4
3:00 Herman appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:4
3:00 Round 11 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 12 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Thel Torrance was extremely upbeat during the break with Herman providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Herman has Pacquiao cornered! 0:0
0:09 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Herman digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Pacquiao. 2:0
0:14 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 12th round of this fight. 2:0
0:32 Pacquiao just can't find the range with that cross. 2:0
0:34 Herman gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:0
0:50 Pacquiao just comes up short with the jab. 4:0
0:52 Herman lands a nice cross but Pacquiao turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:0
1:08 Herman is really focused in this round. 6:0
1:12 Herman works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 8:0
1:23 Herman is trapped in the corner... 8:0
1:28 Manny Pacquiao dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Herman back on his heels! 8:4
1:28 Herman is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 8:4
1:42 Pacquiao comes in low. Herman puts a headlock on him. McTavish knocks Herman's arm off Pacquiao's head. 8:4
1:46 McTavish has to separate the two... 8:4
1:54 Herman is really focused in this round. 8:4
2:01 Herman dips and connects with a hook to the side of Pacquiao's head. 10:4
2:11 Herman scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 12:4
2:37 Pacquiao lands a devastating cross! 12:8
2:37 Pete Herman's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 12:8
2:54 The action is back in the center of the ring. 12:8
2:58 Herman wraps his arms around Pacquiao. 12:8
3:00 McTavish has to break them apart. 12:8
3:00 It looks like Herman has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:8
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 11:9
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Sonoma exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 13. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Hector Roca seemed to pump up Pacquiao between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Pacquiao pins Herman's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:16 McTavish steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Pacquiao misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:43 Pacquiao is challenging Herman to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:55 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:59 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
1:13 Herman misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
1:26 Pete Herman has Pacquiao trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
1:26 Herman moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
1:47 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:0
1:57 Pacquiao's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 2:0
2:21 Herman wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pacquiao's defense. 2:0
2:28 Pete Herman backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
2:32 Pacquiao moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Herman. 2:0
2:37 Herman feints, looking for an opening. 2:0
2:41 Herman throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 4:0
3:00 Pete Herman misses with that punch. 4:0
3:00 Herman appears to have this fight under control. 4:0
3:00 The fighters should never have left their corners if all they were going to do was run or clinch. Those boos clearly demonstrate the crowds displeasure. 3:1
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Herman didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 14. 0:0
0:10 Pacquiao is backed into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:10 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Herman can land a solid one. 2:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:20 Herman is showing very little fatigue at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:27 Good exchange there as both men landed several punches. 4:2
0:48 Herman is really focused in this round. 4:2
0:51 Pacquiao brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:2
0:56 That was a violent straight left by Pacquiao! 4:6
0:56 Herman appears shaken by those punches! 4:6
1:13 Pacquiao lands a solid hook! 4:10
1:13 And Pete Herman's in big trouble now! 4:10
1:30 The quickness and footwork of Herman is definitely keeping Pacquiao off balance. 4:10
1:41 The uppercut just landed by Pete Herman is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:10
2:03 Herman pushes Pacquiao away, looking for more space to work in. 6:10
2:06 Pacquiao is really focused in this round. 6:10
2:09 Pacquiao wallops Herman with a cross to the liver! 6:13
2:31 Pacquiao tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Herman. 6:13
2:54 Pacquiao and Herman grab a quick breather. 6:13
3:00 Pacquiao lands a smashing cross! 6:17
3:00 Herman is reeling.. 6:17
3:00 Herman seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:17
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 14 comes to an end. 7:18
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:11 The cross scores for Herman. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:23 Pete Herman slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:28 Lock the doors, Pacquiao just landed a terrifying left to the chin of Herman! 2:4
0:28 Herman looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:4
0:50 Herman smothers Pacquiao's attack as Pacquiao tries to get off some shots inside. 2:4
1:00 Herman scores with a quick one-two to Pacquiao's midsection 4:4
1:12 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:4
1:21 * Pacquiao connects with a thundering uppercut and Herman drops to the canvas! 4:4
1:23 McTavish starts counting... 4:12
1:23 1 4:12
1:24 2 4:12
1:25 3 4:12
1:26 4 4:12
1:27 5 4:12
1:28 6 4:12
1:29 7 4:12
1:30 8 4:12
1:31 9 4:12
1:32 10! 4:12
1:32 * Pacquiao leaps onto the turnbuckle and raises his arms in jubilation as Herman is counted out! This one ends with a knockout in the 15th round! 4:12
Fight Result
Here's Billy Jordan with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new IBF champion by knockout at 1:37 of round 15...
Manny Pacquiao!
Score Cards
Don O'Neil Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pete Herman 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 137
Manny Pacquiao 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 129
Thabo Spampool Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pete Herman 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 138
Manny Pacquiao 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 129
Octavio Rodriguez Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pete Herman 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 136
Manny Pacquiao 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 133
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pete Herman 30 29 30 29 30 30 30 27 30 30 30 29 30 27 411
Manny Pacquiao 28 28 27 28 28 27 29 30 27 27 27 28 27 30 391
Statistics
Categories Pete Herman Manny Pacquiao
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 6.93 2.53
Hooks / Round 5.13 1.67
Crosses / Round 6.40 4.40
Combinations / Round 3.60 2.20
Uppercuts / Round 5.07 2.13
Punches Landed / Round 27.13 12.93
Punches Missed / Round 36.67 36.53
Punching Accuracy 42.5% 26.1%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 13 / 12 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 8 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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