BTW Season Super Six Round 4
Posted: 24 Aug 2014, 14:37
Manny Pacquiao vs Terry McGovern
Fight info: Lackawanna College Student Union, Scranton, PA, United States, 2014-8-23, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Marty Denkin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Forbes (United States), Hiroyuki Tezaki (Japan) and Sergio Silvi (Italy), ring card girl is Ecaterina Pasiakos, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Manny Pacquiao - Record: 23-9-5 (15) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Roach - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
In the blue corner: Terry McGovern - Record: 24-11-2 (21) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Teddy Atlas - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:11 Pacquiao really buried that punch into McGovern's ribs. 4:0
0:11 McGovern was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:25 Pacquiao takes a hard combination from McGovern 4:4
0:25 Manny Pacquiao is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:4
0:39 Pacquiao can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:4
0:46 The cross scores for Pacquiao. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:4
0:55 Pacquiao gets off a nasty series of punches that shook McGovern. His corner has been screaming for that. 9:4
1:10 Pacquiao traps McGovern in the corner! 9:4
1:15 Pacquiao whiffs with the jab. 9:4
1:22 Terry McGovern feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:4
1:27 That uppercut from McGovern has some power behind it! 9:8
1:27 Pacquiao seems to have been hurt by that punch! 9:8
1:37 Pacquiao is trapped in his opponents corner... 9:8
1:42 McGovern throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:8
1:49 McGovern takes a combination from Pacquiao. 11:8
1:59 McGovern slides into a neutral corner... 11:8
1:59 Pacquiao cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 14:8
2:12 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 14:8
2:17 There's a hard shot off the top of McGovern's head! 18:8
2:17 That blow connected solidly to the head of McGovern and he is stunned! 18:8
2:31 A brutal combination from Pacquiao connects to the solar plexus! 22:8
2:31 That series of punches rocked McGovern and he looks to be in trouble. 22:8
2:49 Manny Pacquiao misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 22:8
2:55 Pacquiao is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 22:8
3:00 McGovern comes in low. Pacquiao puts a headlock on him. Denkin knocks Manny Pacquiao's arm off McGovern's head. 22:8
3:00 Denkin separates them. 22:8
3:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 22:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pacquiao and McGovern square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn was extremely upbeat during the break with Pacquiao providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Pacquiao plods forward. 0:0
0:29 Terry McGovern really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 0:4
0:29 Pacquiao is clutching his side! 0:4
0:41 McGovern has Pacquiao blocked in! 0:4
0:45 McGovern grabs Pacquiao. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:50 McGovern shoves Pacquiao away. 0:4
1:03 McGovern goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 0:7
1:12 McGovern backs into his own corner... 0:7
1:12 Pacquiao connects with a violent hook to the chin, but McGovern just shakes his head and smiles. 3:7
1:36 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! McGovern is down on his back! 3:7
1:39 The count begins... 12:7
1:39 1 12:7
1:40 2 12:7
1:41 3 12:7
1:42 4 12:7
1:43 5 12:7
1:44 6 12:7
1:45 7 12:7
1:46 8 12:7
1:46 * McGovern is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Denkin. 12:7
1:46 McGovern still looks unsteady, but Denkin allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 12:7
1:46 Pacquiao hurt McGovern with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 12:7
1:59 Manny Pacquiao throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of McGovern but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 12:7
2:10 Pacquiao fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:7
2:21 Pacquiao knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 12:7
2:25 McGovern is pinned in his opponents corner... 12:7
2:25 Pacquiao snakes the jab through McGovern's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 14:7
2:25 Pacquiao is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 14:7
2:39 Pacquiao has McGovern pinned! 14:7
2:43 Manny Pacquiao fires and misses. 14:7
2:54 Pacquiao is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:7
3:00 McGovern slides into the corner... 14:7
3:00 Pacquiao doesn't connect with the hook. 14:7
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 16:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:11 McGovern has Pacquiao cornered! 0:0
0:11 Terry McGovern doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Pacquiao. 0:3
0:20 Whatever Leo Flynn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pacquiao has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:3
0:25 Terry McGovern shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Pacquiao flush! 0:7
0:25 That's the punch McGovern hoped to land! Pacquiao looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:7
0:34 McGovern lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Pacquiao. 0:9
0:54 McGovern scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:13
0:54 Pacquiao looks shaken! 0:13
1:06 McGovern is really focused in this round. 0:13
1:13 McGovern can't score with short uppercut inside. Manny Pacquiao got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:13
1:25 McGovern connects with a violent combination! 0:17
1:25 "Pac Man" Pacquiao takes a vicious series of punches from McGovern and he is hurt! 0:17
1:34 Pacquiao doesn't have to look for Terry McGovern this round as He is right there in front of him. 0:17
1:49 That uppercut from McGovern lands with some authority! 0:21
1:49 McGovern sent Pacquiao reeling with that punch! 0:21
1:53 McGovern seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:21
1:58 Terry McGovern has Pacquiao trapped! 0:21
2:02 McGovern forces his way inside. 0:21
2:09 McGovern rips a hook to the head. 0:23
2:21 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:23
2:26 McGovern cranks up the hook and connects to Manny Pacquiao's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:27
2:26 Pacquiao gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 0:27
2:46 Pacquiao lands a hard cross! 5:27
2:46 McGovern looks stunned! 5:27
3:00 McGovern is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 5:27
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Ecaterina Pasiakos is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:29
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGovern didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:17 McGovern pummels Pacquiao, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 0:4
0:17 McGovern just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:4
0:22 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:26 Danny Florio seemed to pump up McGovern between rounds. 0:4
0:31 Pacquiao is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around McGovern. 0:4
0:40 Denkin is shouting at Pacquiao to break! 0:4
0:49 Manny Pacquiao pushes McGovern then steps away from him. 0:4
0:54 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:4
1:01 McGovern works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 0:6
1:24 * Terry McGovern lands a hard cross to the head and Manny Pacquiao is down!! 0:6
1:27 Denkin stands over Manny Pacquiao and starts the count... 0:12
1:27 1 0:12
1:28 2 0:12
1:28 * Pacquiao looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:12
1:28 Denkin is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 0:12
1:28 McGovern wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Pacquiao away! 0:12
1:37 Pacquiao retreats into a neutral corner. 0:12
1:42 McGovern lands a paralyzing uppercut! 0:16
1:42 That blast sent Pacquiao reeling into the ropes! 0:16
1:46 Pacquiao looks a little puffy under his left eye. 0:16
1:55 McGovern patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Pacquiao little room to move. 0:16
1:59 Pacquiao is forced into his opponents corner... 0:16
2:04 McGovern wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pacquiao's defense. 0:16
2:10 Pacquiao retreats into the lower corner. 0:16
2:14 McGovern has Pacquiao trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:16
2:19 McGovern misses with that punch. 0:16
2:34 Terry McGovern's not even close with the uppercut. 0:16
2:41 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:16
2:45 Pacquiao is either lucky or has radar. McGovern's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:16
2:52 Pacquiao is trapped in McGovern's corner... 0:16
2:56 McGovern fires and misses. 0:16
3:00 McGovern is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:16
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 1:17
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Pacquiao's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 McGovern backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:13 Pacquiao wraps his arms around McGovern. 0:0
0:22 Referee Denkin has to separate the two... 0:0
0:27 Pacquiao's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:35 McGovern takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:0
0:35 That shot has McGovern hurt! 4:0
0:53 * Pacquiao seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 4:0
1:07 Terry McGovern lands a crushing hook! 4:4
1:07 Pacquiao is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
1:17 McGovern goes downstairs with the hook. 4:6
1:27 Pacquiao's cross finds a home in McGovern's midsection. 7:6
1:38 Terry McGovern throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Pacquiao. 7:9
1:42 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Pacquiao change his style. 7:9
1:52 Pacquiao is jockeying for position as he tries to force McGovern back into the corner. 7:9
1:58 Both fighters move to ring center. 7:9
1:58 Pacquiao fires a solid combination. 9:9
2:13 Pacquiao misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:9
2:20 And Pacquiao tastes the power of a crushing cross from McGovern! 9:13
2:20 Pacquiao takes a step back, obviously hurt! 9:13
2:24 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Pacquiao. 9:13
2:31 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 9:13
2:46 Pacquiao picks off the jab thrown by McGovern. 9:13
2:53 Manny Pacquiao connects with a nasty combination! 13:13
2:53 McGovern is out on his feet after that violent combination! 13:13
3:00 McGovern is blocked in his opponents corner... 13:13
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 11:14
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Leo Flynn not only gave Pacquiao encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle McGovern. Now it's up to Pacquiao to implement it. 0:0
0:14 Pacquiao lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:0
0:14 McGovern appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:25 McGovern pins Pacquiao in the corner! 4:0
0:30 McGovern smothers Pacquiao's attack with a clinch! 4:0
0:34 Denkin separates the two fighters. 4:0
0:44 A big cross from Pacquiao lands with serious impact! 9:0
0:44 McGovern is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 9:0
1:01 Pacquiao traps McGovern's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Denkin breaks it up. 9:0
1:19 Denkin moves in to break the clinch. 9:0
1:28 Denkin yells at the fighters to separate but McGovern and Pacquiao are a tangle of arms. 9:0
1:32 Pacquiao tries to get free... Here comes Denkin to break them up... 9:0
1:42 Pacquiao just comes up short with the cross. 9:0
1:54 Pacquiao misses wildly with the Hook. 9:0
1:56 McGovern connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 9:2
2:00 Look for McGovern to start to target Pacquiao's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 9:2
2:13 Manny Pacquiao is getting frustrated as Terry McGovern continues to hold on to him. Pacquiao is punching Terry McGovern's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Denkin pushes the fighters apart. 9:2
2:17 McGovern pushes Pacquiao away. 9:2
2:27 McGovern bores in determined to maul Pacquiao 9:2
2:34 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 9:2
2:38 Denkin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Manny Pacquiao locks up McGovern's arms. 9:2
2:43 Denkin pries them apart. 9:2
2:58 Pacquiao lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of McGovern. 9:2
3:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 6:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Pacquiao and McGovern leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Pacquiao got some great advice from Leo Flynn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:14 Manny Pacquiao is holding on to McGovern. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:18 Referee Denkin steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:27 Pacquiao tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Terry McGovern blocks it. 0:0
0:37 Pacquiao backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:41 Denkin tries to separate the boxers but Terry McGovern has a vice-like grip on Pacquiao. 0:0
0:53 Denkin moves them apart. 0:0
1:02 Pacquiao connects with a solid hook! 4:0
1:02 That shot landed square and Terry McGovern felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
1:11 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:0
1:11 Pacquiao gets in a lead cross to McGovern's body. 6:0
1:23 * Denkin is giving Pacquiao a warning for a low blow. 9:0
1:46 Pacquiao just can't find the range with that cross. 9:0
1:48 McGovern winds up and lands a nasty hook to Pacquiao's body. 9:3
1:53 The swelling under Pacquiao's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 9:3
2:06 McGovern clinches... Pacquiao gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 9:3
2:16 McGovern uses his shoulder to force Pacquiao out of the clinch. 9:3
2:25 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 9:3
2:30 Now they break clean. 9:3
2:39 Pacquiao wraps up Terry McGovern. 9:3
2:48 Pacquiao and McGovern each take a step back. 9:3
3:00 Manny Pacquiao drops the right hand flush on McGovern's chin! 13:3
3:00 Terry McGovern is badly hurt! 13:3
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 7. 11:2
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Pacquiao charges in but McGovern avoids the rush. 0:0
0:15 McGovern received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:20 Pacquiao clamps McGovern's arms to his side and holds on until Denkin breaks the hold. 0:0
0:25 Denkin has to break them apart. 0:0
0:30 McGovern moves into the far corner. 0:0
0:30 That hook to the body from Pacquiao had some power behind it. 3:0
0:48 * McGovern lands a violent shot under Pacquiao's ribcage and Pacquiao instantly drops down on both knees. 3:0
0:50 Denkin begins the count over Pacquiao as McGovern moves to a neutral corner.. 3:9
0:50 1 3:9
0:51 2 3:9
0:52 3 3:9
0:53 4 3:9
0:54 5 3:9
0:55 Pacquiao is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 6. 3:9
0:56 7 3:9
0:57 8 3:9
0:57 * Pacquiao is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 3:9
0:57 Denkin is looking at Pacquiao closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 3:9
0:57 McGovern has Pacquiao hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher McGovern is. 3:9
1:10 McGovern scores with a tremendous left! 3:13
1:10 Pacquiao is trying to regroup after that punch... 3:13
1:15 That swelling under the left eye of Manny Pacquiao is definitely getting worse. 3:13
1:19 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, McGovern lands the right hand. 3:15
1:19 Pacquiao is hurt. McGovern is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 3:15
1:24 Pacquiao is fading... 3:15
1:24 * There is swelling under the right eye of Pacquiao it is clearly visible. 3:15
1:28 Pacquiao moves into a neutral corner. 3:15
1:28 McGovern buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Manny Pacquiao 3:18
1:28 McGovern senses he has Pacquiao in trouble and he is pouring it on! 3:18
1:46 McGovern fires a left hand that Pacquiao takes high on the shoulder. 3:18
1:57 McGovern wings a big left hand at Pacquiao but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:18
2:08 McGovern misses with that hook. 3:18
2:19 Terry McGovern lands a devastating cross! 3:22
2:19 Pacquiao looks like he was hurt by that punch! 3:22
2:24 Pacquiao's eyes are starting to worsen as the swelling increases. 3:22
2:33 McGovern tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Manny Pacquiao. 3:22
2:39 McGovern traps Pacquiao in the corner! 3:22
2:44 McGovern lands a hard hook! 3:26
2:44 Pacquiao is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 3:26
2:48 Pacquiao looks to be out of gas at this point. 3:26
2:53 Pacquiao is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 3:26
3:00 Goodness, what a shot!!! McGovern is known for his tremendous power and that cross to the head was proof. 3:30
3:00 Pacquiao seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 3:30
3:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 1:31
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of McGovern's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pacquiao's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Pacquiao's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Pacquiao lands a devastating hook! 5:0
0:12 Terry McGovern is hurt! 5:0
0:24 McGovern backs into the right corner. 5:0
0:29 McGovern just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:0
0:29 McGovern is reeling.. 10:0
0:48 McGovern misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:0
1:00 McGovern has freed himself from Pacquiao. They move quickly to ring center. 10:0
1:05 Manny Pacquiao throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 12:0
1:18 Pacquiao just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught McGovern with a sharp combination! 16:0
1:18 McGovern's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 16:0
1:27 Manny Pacquiao has McGovern trapped! 16:0
1:32 Pacquiao voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 16:0
1:39 The fighters are at ring center... 16:0
1:44 Pacquiao is stalking his opponent. 16:0
1:44 Manny Pacquiao doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 16:0
1:57 It's a sweet uppercut by Pacquiao! He snapped McGovern's head straight back with that punch! 20:0
1:57 That shot buckled McGovern's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 20:0
2:07 Manny Pacquiao throws a savage uppercut to the midsection, but McGovern is able to absorb most of the impact by keeping his elbows in tight. 22:0
2:23 McGovern takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 26:0
2:23 McGovern was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 26:0
2:32 A solid combination downstairs by Manny Pacquiao. 29:0
2:48 Pacquiao connects with a cross. 31:0
2:53 * Thats it!! Denkin has stopped the fight!! The winner by TKO in the 9th is Pacquiao!! 31:0
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jake Gutierrez is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The Referee has stopped the bout with 2:54 gone in Round 9. Your winner is..
Manny Pacquiao!
Score Cards
Frank Forbes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 10 10 9 8 9 10 10 8 74
Terry McGovern 9 8 10 10 10 9 9 10 75
Hiroyuki Tezaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 10 10 9 8 10 10 10 7 74
Terry McGovern 9 8 10 10 9 9 9 10 74
Sergio Silvi Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 8 72
Terry McGovern 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 77
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 30 30 27 24 28 29 29 23 220
Terry McGovern 27 24 30 30 29 28 28 30 226
Statistics
Categories Manny Pacquiao Terry McGovern
Knockdowns scored 1 2
Jabs / Round 4.78 2.44
Hooks / Round 3.00 7.22
Crosses / Round 6.44 4.22
Combinations / Round 5.33 3.22
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 3.78
Punches Landed / Round 22.56 20.89
Punches Missed / Round 43.89 41.89
Punching Accuracy 33.9% 33.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 3 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Lackawanna College Student Union, Scranton, PA, United States, 2014-8-23, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Marty Denkin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Forbes (United States), Hiroyuki Tezaki (Japan) and Sergio Silvi (Italy), ring card girl is Ecaterina Pasiakos, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Manny Pacquiao - Record: 23-9-5 (15) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Roach - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
In the blue corner: Terry McGovern - Record: 24-11-2 (21) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Teddy Atlas - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:11 Pacquiao really buried that punch into McGovern's ribs. 4:0
0:11 McGovern was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:25 Pacquiao takes a hard combination from McGovern 4:4
0:25 Manny Pacquiao is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:4
0:39 Pacquiao can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:4
0:46 The cross scores for Pacquiao. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:4
0:55 Pacquiao gets off a nasty series of punches that shook McGovern. His corner has been screaming for that. 9:4
1:10 Pacquiao traps McGovern in the corner! 9:4
1:15 Pacquiao whiffs with the jab. 9:4
1:22 Terry McGovern feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:4
1:27 That uppercut from McGovern has some power behind it! 9:8
1:27 Pacquiao seems to have been hurt by that punch! 9:8
1:37 Pacquiao is trapped in his opponents corner... 9:8
1:42 McGovern throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:8
1:49 McGovern takes a combination from Pacquiao. 11:8
1:59 McGovern slides into a neutral corner... 11:8
1:59 Pacquiao cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 14:8
2:12 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 14:8
2:17 There's a hard shot off the top of McGovern's head! 18:8
2:17 That blow connected solidly to the head of McGovern and he is stunned! 18:8
2:31 A brutal combination from Pacquiao connects to the solar plexus! 22:8
2:31 That series of punches rocked McGovern and he looks to be in trouble. 22:8
2:49 Manny Pacquiao misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 22:8
2:55 Pacquiao is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 22:8
3:00 McGovern comes in low. Pacquiao puts a headlock on him. Denkin knocks Manny Pacquiao's arm off McGovern's head. 22:8
3:00 Denkin separates them. 22:8
3:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 22:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pacquiao and McGovern square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Leo Flynn was extremely upbeat during the break with Pacquiao providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Pacquiao plods forward. 0:0
0:29 Terry McGovern really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 0:4
0:29 Pacquiao is clutching his side! 0:4
0:41 McGovern has Pacquiao blocked in! 0:4
0:45 McGovern grabs Pacquiao. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
0:50 McGovern shoves Pacquiao away. 0:4
1:03 McGovern goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 0:7
1:12 McGovern backs into his own corner... 0:7
1:12 Pacquiao connects with a violent hook to the chin, but McGovern just shakes his head and smiles. 3:7
1:36 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! McGovern is down on his back! 3:7
1:39 The count begins... 12:7
1:39 1 12:7
1:40 2 12:7
1:41 3 12:7
1:42 4 12:7
1:43 5 12:7
1:44 6 12:7
1:45 7 12:7
1:46 8 12:7
1:46 * McGovern is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Denkin. 12:7
1:46 McGovern still looks unsteady, but Denkin allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 12:7
1:46 Pacquiao hurt McGovern with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 12:7
1:59 Manny Pacquiao throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of McGovern but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 12:7
2:10 Pacquiao fires away but finds nothing but air. 12:7
2:21 Pacquiao knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 12:7
2:25 McGovern is pinned in his opponents corner... 12:7
2:25 Pacquiao snakes the jab through McGovern's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 14:7
2:25 Pacquiao is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 14:7
2:39 Pacquiao has McGovern pinned! 14:7
2:43 Manny Pacquiao fires and misses. 14:7
2:54 Pacquiao is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:7
3:00 McGovern slides into the corner... 14:7
3:00 Pacquiao doesn't connect with the hook. 14:7
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 16:6
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:11 McGovern has Pacquiao cornered! 0:0
0:11 Terry McGovern doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Pacquiao. 0:3
0:20 Whatever Leo Flynn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pacquiao has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:3
0:25 Terry McGovern shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Pacquiao flush! 0:7
0:25 That's the punch McGovern hoped to land! Pacquiao looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 0:7
0:34 McGovern lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Pacquiao. 0:9
0:54 McGovern scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:13
0:54 Pacquiao looks shaken! 0:13
1:06 McGovern is really focused in this round. 0:13
1:13 McGovern can't score with short uppercut inside. Manny Pacquiao got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:13
1:25 McGovern connects with a violent combination! 0:17
1:25 "Pac Man" Pacquiao takes a vicious series of punches from McGovern and he is hurt! 0:17
1:34 Pacquiao doesn't have to look for Terry McGovern this round as He is right there in front of him. 0:17
1:49 That uppercut from McGovern lands with some authority! 0:21
1:49 McGovern sent Pacquiao reeling with that punch! 0:21
1:53 McGovern seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:21
1:58 Terry McGovern has Pacquiao trapped! 0:21
2:02 McGovern forces his way inside. 0:21
2:09 McGovern rips a hook to the head. 0:23
2:21 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:23
2:26 McGovern cranks up the hook and connects to Manny Pacquiao's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:27
2:26 Pacquiao gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 0:27
2:46 Pacquiao lands a hard cross! 5:27
2:46 McGovern looks stunned! 5:27
3:00 McGovern is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 5:27
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Ecaterina Pasiakos is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:29
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 McGovern didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:17 McGovern pummels Pacquiao, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 0:4
0:17 McGovern just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:4
0:22 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:4
0:26 Danny Florio seemed to pump up McGovern between rounds. 0:4
0:31 Pacquiao is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around McGovern. 0:4
0:40 Denkin is shouting at Pacquiao to break! 0:4
0:49 Manny Pacquiao pushes McGovern then steps away from him. 0:4
0:54 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:4
1:01 McGovern works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 0:6
1:24 * Terry McGovern lands a hard cross to the head and Manny Pacquiao is down!! 0:6
1:27 Denkin stands over Manny Pacquiao and starts the count... 0:12
1:27 1 0:12
1:28 2 0:12
1:28 * Pacquiao looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:12
1:28 Denkin is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 0:12
1:28 McGovern wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Pacquiao away! 0:12
1:37 Pacquiao retreats into a neutral corner. 0:12
1:42 McGovern lands a paralyzing uppercut! 0:16
1:42 That blast sent Pacquiao reeling into the ropes! 0:16
1:46 Pacquiao looks a little puffy under his left eye. 0:16
1:55 McGovern patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Pacquiao little room to move. 0:16
1:59 Pacquiao is forced into his opponents corner... 0:16
2:04 McGovern wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Pacquiao's defense. 0:16
2:10 Pacquiao retreats into the lower corner. 0:16
2:14 McGovern has Pacquiao trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:16
2:19 McGovern misses with that punch. 0:16
2:34 Terry McGovern's not even close with the uppercut. 0:16
2:41 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:16
2:45 Pacquiao is either lucky or has radar. McGovern's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:16
2:52 Pacquiao is trapped in McGovern's corner... 0:16
2:56 McGovern fires and misses. 0:16
3:00 McGovern is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:16
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 1:17
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Pacquiao's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 McGovern backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:13 Pacquiao wraps his arms around McGovern. 0:0
0:22 Referee Denkin has to separate the two... 0:0
0:27 Pacquiao's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:35 McGovern takes a heavy cross downstairs. 4:0
0:35 That shot has McGovern hurt! 4:0
0:53 * Pacquiao seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 4:0
1:07 Terry McGovern lands a crushing hook! 4:4
1:07 Pacquiao is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
1:17 McGovern goes downstairs with the hook. 4:6
1:27 Pacquiao's cross finds a home in McGovern's midsection. 7:6
1:38 Terry McGovern throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Pacquiao. 7:9
1:42 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Pacquiao change his style. 7:9
1:52 Pacquiao is jockeying for position as he tries to force McGovern back into the corner. 7:9
1:58 Both fighters move to ring center. 7:9
1:58 Pacquiao fires a solid combination. 9:9
2:13 Pacquiao misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:9
2:20 And Pacquiao tastes the power of a crushing cross from McGovern! 9:13
2:20 Pacquiao takes a step back, obviously hurt! 9:13
2:24 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Pacquiao. 9:13
2:31 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 9:13
2:46 Pacquiao picks off the jab thrown by McGovern. 9:13
2:53 Manny Pacquiao connects with a nasty combination! 13:13
2:53 McGovern is out on his feet after that violent combination! 13:13
3:00 McGovern is blocked in his opponents corner... 13:13
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 11:14
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Leo Flynn not only gave Pacquiao encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle McGovern. Now it's up to Pacquiao to implement it. 0:0
0:14 Pacquiao lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:0
0:14 McGovern appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:25 McGovern pins Pacquiao in the corner! 4:0
0:30 McGovern smothers Pacquiao's attack with a clinch! 4:0
0:34 Denkin separates the two fighters. 4:0
0:44 A big cross from Pacquiao lands with serious impact! 9:0
0:44 McGovern is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 9:0
1:01 Pacquiao traps McGovern's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Denkin breaks it up. 9:0
1:19 Denkin moves in to break the clinch. 9:0
1:28 Denkin yells at the fighters to separate but McGovern and Pacquiao are a tangle of arms. 9:0
1:32 Pacquiao tries to get free... Here comes Denkin to break them up... 9:0
1:42 Pacquiao just comes up short with the cross. 9:0
1:54 Pacquiao misses wildly with the Hook. 9:0
1:56 McGovern connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 9:2
2:00 Look for McGovern to start to target Pacquiao's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 9:2
2:13 Manny Pacquiao is getting frustrated as Terry McGovern continues to hold on to him. Pacquiao is punching Terry McGovern's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Denkin pushes the fighters apart. 9:2
2:17 McGovern pushes Pacquiao away. 9:2
2:27 McGovern bores in determined to maul Pacquiao 9:2
2:34 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 9:2
2:38 Denkin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Manny Pacquiao locks up McGovern's arms. 9:2
2:43 Denkin pries them apart. 9:2
2:58 Pacquiao lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of McGovern. 9:2
3:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 6:2
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Pacquiao and McGovern leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Pacquiao got some great advice from Leo Flynn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:14 Manny Pacquiao is holding on to McGovern. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:18 Referee Denkin steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:27 Pacquiao tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Terry McGovern blocks it. 0:0
0:37 Pacquiao backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:41 Denkin tries to separate the boxers but Terry McGovern has a vice-like grip on Pacquiao. 0:0
0:53 Denkin moves them apart. 0:0
1:02 Pacquiao connects with a solid hook! 4:0
1:02 That shot landed square and Terry McGovern felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
1:11 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:0
1:11 Pacquiao gets in a lead cross to McGovern's body. 6:0
1:23 * Denkin is giving Pacquiao a warning for a low blow. 9:0
1:46 Pacquiao just can't find the range with that cross. 9:0
1:48 McGovern winds up and lands a nasty hook to Pacquiao's body. 9:3
1:53 The swelling under Pacquiao's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 9:3
2:06 McGovern clinches... Pacquiao gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 9:3
2:16 McGovern uses his shoulder to force Pacquiao out of the clinch. 9:3
2:25 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 9:3
2:30 Now they break clean. 9:3
2:39 Pacquiao wraps up Terry McGovern. 9:3
2:48 Pacquiao and McGovern each take a step back. 9:3
3:00 Manny Pacquiao drops the right hand flush on McGovern's chin! 13:3
3:00 Terry McGovern is badly hurt! 13:3
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 7. 11:2
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Pacquiao charges in but McGovern avoids the rush. 0:0
0:15 McGovern received a pep talk from Danny Florio before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:20 Pacquiao clamps McGovern's arms to his side and holds on until Denkin breaks the hold. 0:0
0:25 Denkin has to break them apart. 0:0
0:30 McGovern moves into the far corner. 0:0
0:30 That hook to the body from Pacquiao had some power behind it. 3:0
0:48 * McGovern lands a violent shot under Pacquiao's ribcage and Pacquiao instantly drops down on both knees. 3:0
0:50 Denkin begins the count over Pacquiao as McGovern moves to a neutral corner.. 3:9
0:50 1 3:9
0:51 2 3:9
0:52 3 3:9
0:53 4 3:9
0:54 5 3:9
0:55 Pacquiao is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 6. 3:9
0:56 7 3:9
0:57 8 3:9
0:57 * Pacquiao is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 3:9
0:57 Denkin is looking at Pacquiao closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 3:9
0:57 McGovern has Pacquiao hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher McGovern is. 3:9
1:10 McGovern scores with a tremendous left! 3:13
1:10 Pacquiao is trying to regroup after that punch... 3:13
1:15 That swelling under the left eye of Manny Pacquiao is definitely getting worse. 3:13
1:19 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, McGovern lands the right hand. 3:15
1:19 Pacquiao is hurt. McGovern is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 3:15
1:24 Pacquiao is fading... 3:15
1:24 * There is swelling under the right eye of Pacquiao it is clearly visible. 3:15
1:28 Pacquiao moves into a neutral corner. 3:15
1:28 McGovern buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Manny Pacquiao 3:18
1:28 McGovern senses he has Pacquiao in trouble and he is pouring it on! 3:18
1:46 McGovern fires a left hand that Pacquiao takes high on the shoulder. 3:18
1:57 McGovern wings a big left hand at Pacquiao but the latter sidesteps the punch. 3:18
2:08 McGovern misses with that hook. 3:18
2:19 Terry McGovern lands a devastating cross! 3:22
2:19 Pacquiao looks like he was hurt by that punch! 3:22
2:24 Pacquiao's eyes are starting to worsen as the swelling increases. 3:22
2:33 McGovern tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Manny Pacquiao. 3:22
2:39 McGovern traps Pacquiao in the corner! 3:22
2:44 McGovern lands a hard hook! 3:26
2:44 Pacquiao is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 3:26
2:48 Pacquiao looks to be out of gas at this point. 3:26
2:53 Pacquiao is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 3:26
3:00 Goodness, what a shot!!! McGovern is known for his tremendous power and that cross to the head was proof. 3:30
3:00 Pacquiao seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 3:30
3:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 1:31
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of McGovern's corner as the bell sounds for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Pacquiao's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Pacquiao's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Pacquiao lands a devastating hook! 5:0
0:12 Terry McGovern is hurt! 5:0
0:24 McGovern backs into the right corner. 5:0
0:29 McGovern just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 10:0
0:29 McGovern is reeling.. 10:0
0:48 McGovern misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 10:0
1:00 McGovern has freed himself from Pacquiao. They move quickly to ring center. 10:0
1:05 Manny Pacquiao throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 12:0
1:18 Pacquiao just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught McGovern with a sharp combination! 16:0
1:18 McGovern's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 16:0
1:27 Manny Pacquiao has McGovern trapped! 16:0
1:32 Pacquiao voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 16:0
1:39 The fighters are at ring center... 16:0
1:44 Pacquiao is stalking his opponent. 16:0
1:44 Manny Pacquiao doesn't seem bothered by the knockdown last round. He's winning this one. 16:0
1:57 It's a sweet uppercut by Pacquiao! He snapped McGovern's head straight back with that punch! 20:0
1:57 That shot buckled McGovern's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 20:0
2:07 Manny Pacquiao throws a savage uppercut to the midsection, but McGovern is able to absorb most of the impact by keeping his elbows in tight. 22:0
2:23 McGovern takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 26:0
2:23 McGovern was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 26:0
2:32 A solid combination downstairs by Manny Pacquiao. 29:0
2:48 Pacquiao connects with a cross. 31:0
2:53 * Thats it!! Denkin has stopped the fight!! The winner by TKO in the 9th is Pacquiao!! 31:0
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jake Gutierrez is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The Referee has stopped the bout with 2:54 gone in Round 9. Your winner is..
Manny Pacquiao!
Score Cards
Frank Forbes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 10 10 9 8 9 10 10 8 74
Terry McGovern 9 8 10 10 10 9 9 10 75
Hiroyuki Tezaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 10 10 9 8 10 10 10 7 74
Terry McGovern 9 8 10 10 9 9 9 10 74
Sergio Silvi Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 8 72
Terry McGovern 9 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 77
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 30 30 27 24 28 29 29 23 220
Terry McGovern 27 24 30 30 29 28 28 30 226
Statistics
Categories Manny Pacquiao Terry McGovern
Knockdowns scored 1 2
Jabs / Round 4.78 2.44
Hooks / Round 3.00 7.22
Crosses / Round 6.44 4.22
Combinations / Round 5.33 3.22
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 3.78
Punches Landed / Round 22.56 20.89
Punches Missed / Round 43.89 41.89
Punching Accuracy 33.9% 33.3%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Low Blow 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 2 / 2
Fight Inside 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 3 2 / 1
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