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Celestino Caballero vs Marco Antonio Barrera

Fight info: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-9-9, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Mills Lane, the bout will be scored by the referee and two judges: Leo Johnson (United States) and Michael Fischer (Germany), ring card girl is Jasmine Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBO, WTF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WTF-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 50%%/Scorecard after 50%%, 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: Celestino Caballero - Record: 22-13-6 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Spider Kelly - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Marco Antonio Barrera - Record: 20-14-3 (12) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Michael Timm - Cut Man: Bill Delaney

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:16 Caballero has Barrera trapped! 0:0
0:21 Caballero ties up Barrera... 0:0
0:31 Celestino Caballero finally lets go of Barrera. 0:0
0:39 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:49 Barrera works free! He backs to ring center, with Caballero following. 0:0
0:57 Caballero has Barrera blocked in! 0:0
1:02 Caballero fires and misses. 0:0
1:12 Caballero is trapped in his own corner... 0:0
1:16 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
1:28 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
1:36 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:0
1:41 Barrera drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:5
1:41 Celestino Caballero in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:5
1:54 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:5
2:02 Celestino Caballero lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 5:5
2:02 Barrera was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:5
2:19 Barrera scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 5:7
2:33 Caballero drives a brutal right hook home just above Barrera's trunks. 8:7
2:43 Barrera retreats into a neutral corner. 8:7
2:48 Punch and move, punch and move, Caballero will do it all night if Barrera doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 8:7
3:00 The fighters are tied up. Barrera tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 8:7
3:00 Barrera shoves Caballero away. 8:7
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 9:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:07 Michael Timm knows Barrera lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Caballero has Barrera cornered! 0:0
0:12 Caballero isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Barrera fits. 0:0
0:21 Caballero is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:25 Barrera misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:27 Caballero goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 2:0
0:37 Barrera is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
0:41 Barrera misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
0:48 Caballero just landed a devastating three punch combo! 7:0
0:48 Barrera was hurt by those blows! 7:0
1:05 Barrera retreats into the far left corner. 7:0
1:10 It's a sweet uppercut by Caballero! He snapped Barrera's head straight back with that punch! 11:0
1:10 That blow connected solidly to the head of Barrera and he is stunned! 11:0
1:19 Caballero scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 14:0
1:38 Caballero lets his hands go inside, but Barrera protects his body well. 14:0
1:40 Barrera launches a strong uppercut that connects to Caballero's jaw. 14:3
1:52 Caballero is really focused in this round. 14:3
1:59 Barrera picks off the jab thrown by Caballero. 14:3
2:06 Barrera drops the right hand flush on Caballero's chin! 14:7
2:06 That blast sent Celestino Caballero reeling into the ropes! 14:7
2:15 Barrera feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Caballero's chin. 14:9
2:33 Caballero telegraphed that shot and Barrera ducks under it easily. 14:9
2:43 Caballero lands a devastating uppercut to the head of Barrera. Thats a punch he may want to come back to later. 17:9
2:55 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 17:9
3:00 Caballero can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 17:9
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 18:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:15 Caballero misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:21 Caballero got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Spider Kelly's instructions work. 0:0
0:22 Caballero doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:0
0:35 Barrera tries a hook but Caballero blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:0
0:48 Caballero is really focused in this round. 4:0
0:55 Barrera ducks into an uppercut from Caballero. 6:0
1:05 Caballero turns on the hook and drives it home under Barrera's elbows. 9:0
1:14 Barrera is pinned in his own corner... 9:0
1:14 Caballero goes downstairs with a quick combination. 11:0
1:27 Caballero lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Barrera. 11:0
1:34 Caballero is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 11:0
1:42 Lane yells at the fighters to separate but Caballero and Barrera are a tangle of arms. 11:0
1:47 Lane breaks them up... 11:0
1:56 Barrera is clinching... 11:0
2:07 Marco Antonio Barrera pushes Caballero away. 11:0
2:14 Barrera backs into the lower corner. 11:0
2:18 Caballero fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:0
2:25 Barrera lands a solid hook! 11:4
2:25 Caballero appears shaken by that punch! 11:4
2:58 Celestino Caballero grabs Marco Antonio Barrera. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 11:4
3:00 Marco Antonio Barrera works his way free! 11:4
3:00 Caballero spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 11:3

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:29 Caballero fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:33 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:46 Barrera brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 2:0
0:50 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:0
0:54 Barrera fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
1:10 Barrera slides into his own corner... 2:2
1:15 Celestino Caballero slides along the far ropes. 2:2
1:32 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marco Antonio Barrera had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:2
1:34 Barrera snakes the jab through Caballero's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:4
1:48 Barrera just can't find the range with that jab. 2:4
1:50 Caballero rips a hook to the head. 4:4
2:08 Caballero has Barrera pinned! 4:4
2:13 Caballero misses with that jab. 4:4
2:20 Barrera really buried that punch into Caballero's ribs. 4:8
2:20 Caballero is hurt! 4:8
2:33 Caballero picks off the jab by Barrera. 4:8
2:36 * Caballero continues to hammer away as he holds Barrera and Lane has seen enough as he issues a warning. 7:8
2:53 Caballero feints, looking for an opening. 7:8
3:00 Barrera tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Caballero blocks it. 7:8
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Lane to step in. 8:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Marco Antonio Barrera and Caballero leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 Michael Timm seemed to pump up Barrera between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Barrera bangs a right cross off the face of Caballero. 0:2
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:18 Barrera has Caballero trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:2
0:23 Barrera swings...and misses. 0:2
0:37 Barrera connects with a violent hook! 0:6
0:37 Caballero appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:6
0:54 Barrera bores in determined to maul Caballero 0:6
1:03 Caballero does a great job of moving as Barrera tries to work inside. 0:6
1:05 Celestino Caballero digs a short hook to ribs of Barrera. 2:6
1:19 Barrera throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Caballero but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:6
1:22 Caballero throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 4:6
1:32 Barrera is keeping away from the ropes. 4:6
1:32 Caballero's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Barrera. 4:9
1:51 Barrera lands a strong uppercut! 4:13
1:51 Celestino Caballero is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:13
2:01 Caballero backs into his own corner... 4:13
2:01 There's the uppercut from Barrera. That opening has been there all fight for him. 4:15
2:23 Caballero slides into the corner... 4:15
2:27 Barrera misses wildly with the Hook. 4:15
2:34 The fans expected an action fight, but both fighters have been very cautious all night. 4:15
2:37 Barrera is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Caballero's jaw. 4:18
2:46 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 4:18
2:54 Caballero dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Barrera back on his heels! 8:18
2:54 Caballero has Barrera in trouble after that punch! 8:18
3:00 Caballero is blocked in his opponents corner... 8:18
3:00 Lane motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 8:20

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Barrera's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Spider Kelly is just telling Caballero the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:14 Barrera keeps looking to get inside on Caballero 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:22 Barrera slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:27 Caballero tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:29 Barrera flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:2
0:46 Barrera has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Caballero. 0:2
1:01 Caballero pushes Barrera away. 0:2
1:11 Caballero lands a wicked combination! 4:2
1:11 Marco Antonio Barrera takes a vicious series of punches from Caballero and he is hurt! 4:2
1:28 Caballero pins Barrera's arms. Now they move apart. 4:2
1:33 Lane separates the two... 4:2
1:42 Barrera is either lucky or has radar. Caballero's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:2
1:44 Thats a nice combination to the body by Barrera. 4:4
1:54 * Barrera is told to keep his punches up by Lane. 4:6
2:19 Caballero shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Barrera flush! 8:6
2:19 Barrera looks stunned! 8:6
2:33 That hook from Barrera snapped Caballero's head back violently! 8:10
2:33 Caballero is badly hurt! 8:10
2:45 Barrera moves into a neutral corner. 8:10
2:49 Caballero has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 8:10
3:00 Barrera pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:10
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 8:11

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:06 Michael Timm was extremely upbeat during the break with Marco Antonio Barrera providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Caballero buries a hook to the body of Barrera. 3:0
0:12 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:0
0:17 Caballero backs into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:21 Barrera continues to follow Caballero about the ring. 3:0
0:30 Caballero frees himself from Barrera's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:0
0:39 Caballero pins Barrera's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 3:0
0:51 Lane pries them apart. 3:0
0:56 Caballero scores with a quick one-two to Barrera's midsection 5:0
1:05 Caballero sneaks home the left cross. 7:0
1:22 Barrera and Caballero are in a clinch, Lane hollers at them to break and start fighting. 7:0
1:34 Lane has to separate the two... 7:0
1:56 Barrera eats a short cross from Caballero amd backs away. 9:0
2:09 Caballero throws the cross and scores to the head of Barrera. 11:0
2:18 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Celestino Caballero who scores with a short hook to the chest. 13:0
2:32 Caballero lands a vicious cross! 17:0
2:32 Barrera was stunned by that blow! 17:0
2:36 A touch of swelling can now be seen under Barrera's left eye. 17:0
2:41 Barrera doesn't have to look for Caballero this round as He is right there in front of him. 17:0
2:44 Barrera moves into the right corner. 17:0
2:49 Caballero fires a lead right that Barrera manages to avoid. 17:0
2:51 Barrera lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 17:2
3:00 Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 18:2

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caballero is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:19 Caballero tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Barrera. 0:0
0:26 Barrera connects with a solid uppercut! 0:5
0:26 That was a beautiful shot, Caballero's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 0:5
0:39 Barrera is off target with that jab. 0:5
0:50 Barrera connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:7
0:50 Barrera has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 0:7
0:59 Barrera traps Caballero in the corner! 0:7
1:08 Caballero is trapped in Barrera's corner... 0:7
1:17 Caballero smothers Barrera's attack as Barrera tries to get off some shots inside. 0:7
1:23 Marco Antonio Barrera pins Caballero in the corner! 0:7
1:28 Caballero slides into the corner... 0:7
1:32 Marco Antonio Barrera doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:7
1:41 Barrera looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Caballero. 0:7
1:51 Caballero is trying to free his gloves from under Barrera's gloves. 0:7
2:06 * Lane steps in and admonishes Barrera for using his shoulder. 0:7
2:24 Barrera lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Caballero. 0:7
2:31 Caballero backs into a neutral corner. 0:7
2:31 Barrera throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 0:9
2:44 A cross lands for Caballero. Barrera didn't see that one coming. 2:9
2:53 Barrera goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 2:12
3:00 Barrera wings a big left hand at Caballero but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:12
3:00 Caballero appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:12
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 2:14

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barrera looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Caballero pins Barrera in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Caballero gets in a hook to the body of Barrera. 2:0
0:26 The cross scores for Caballero. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:0
0:39 Caballero comes in low. Barrera puts a headlock on him. Lane knocks Barrera's arm off Caballero's head. 4:0
0:50 Lane separates the two... 4:0
0:54 Caballero is backed into his opponents corner... 4:0
0:59 Celestino Caballero just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
0:59 At least two of those shots really hurt Caballero! 4:4
1:11 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:4
1:15 Barrera is protecting the body nicely as Caballero fails to score inside. 4:4
1:18 * Lane is telling Marco Antonio Barrera to watch holding and hitting. 4:7
1:35 Barrera pushes Caballero back to gain room to punch. 4:7
1:47 You would think Caballero had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Barrera looked trying to score there! 4:7
1:58 Caballero lands a devastating hook! 9:7
1:58 Barrera is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:7
2:03 Barrera's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 9. 9:7
2:22 Caballero throws a flurry of punches but Barrera either blocks or slips them. 9:7
2:34 Barrera is jockeying for position as he tries to force Caballero back into the corner. 9:7
2:38 Barrera pulls his trunks up. 9:7
2:42 Caballero scores with several quick blows to the head. 11:7
2:56 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 11:7
3:00 Celestino Caballero uses his shoulder to force Barrera out of the clinch. 11:7
3:00 Caballero moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 10:8

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marco Antonio Barrera looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Barrera's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:12 Barrera fires a volley of punches but Caballero was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:19 Caballero received a pep talk from Spider Kelly before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:24 Barrera clamps Caballero's arms to his side and holds on until Lane breaks the hold. 0:0
0:33 Referee Lane steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:51 Barrera whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:58 Barrera backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:0
1:06 Barrera suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:0
1:09 Caballero drills Barrera with a solid jab. 2:0
1:22 Barrera has his arms wrapped around Caballero... Now they separate. 2:0
1:27 Lane separates them. 2:0
1:31 Caballero moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
1:36 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:0
1:40 Lane moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
1:45 Caballero is forced into his opponents corner... 2:0
1:49 Caballero holds his arms up in disgust as Barrera holds him around his waist. 2:0
1:58 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 2:0
2:08 Barrera clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:0
2:12 Lane has to break the clinch. 2:0
2:20 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:0
2:24 Barrera will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:0
2:29 Referee Lane has to separate the two... 2:0
2:34 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 2:0
2:37 Caballero retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
2:42 Barrera traps Caballero's gloves under his arms, forcing Lane to break them up. 2:0
2:54 Lane is shouting at Barrera to break! 2:0
3:00 Barrera traps Caballero's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:0
3:00 Lane has to break them apart. 2:0
3:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 2:1

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barrera didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:14 Barrera misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:24 Barrera traps Caballero in the corner! 0:0
0:28 Barrera fires a left hand that Caballero takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:35 That combination from Caballero has some power behind it! 4:0
0:35 Those shots all landed square and Barrera felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:48 Caballero lands the lead cross. 6:0
1:00 Celestino Caballero lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 8:0
1:05 There appears to be increased swelling under Barrera's left eye. 8:0
1:15 Caballero traps Barrera in the corner! 8:0
1:20 Caballero tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:0
1:26 Barrera lands a brutal uppercut! 8:4
1:26 Caballero staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:4
1:43 Caballero misses wildly with the hook. 8:4
1:46 Marco Antonio Barrera lands a two punch combination to the body 8:6
2:00 Barrera works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:6
2:13 Barrera fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:6
2:27 Caballero is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 8:6
2:32 We have a lull in the action. 8:6
2:35 Celestino Caballero's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 10:6
2:49 Caballero is doing a great job keeping his distance. 10:6
2:58 Barrera's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 10:6
3:00 Caballero moves into a neutral corner. 10:6
3:00 Barrera leaves the jab just short. 10:6
3:00 It looks like Caballero has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:6
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 12:7

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Caballero and Barrera square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 12. 0:0
0:08 Barrera's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:10 Barrera retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Caballero smothers Barrera's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:19 Lane steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:23 Michael Timm not only gave Barrera encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Caballero. Now it's up to Marco Antonio Barrera to implement it. 0:0
0:28 Barrera throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:40 Maybe they ought to nickname Barrera "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 0:0
0:49 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 0:0
1:02 Barrera works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:0
1:06 Barrera has Caballero trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:0
1:11 Barrera lands a crushing hook! 0:4
1:11 That punch may have stunned Caballero momentarily. 0:4
1:28 Lane has to pull the fighters away from each other as Caballero locks up Barrera's arms. 0:4
1:43 Referee Lane separates the two... 0:4
1:50 Not much happening at the moment. 0:4
1:57 Marco Antonio Barrera has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 0:9
1:57 Caballero is clutching his side! 0:9
2:02 Caballero is starting to fatigue... 0:9
2:13 No one is going to confuse Barrera with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 0:9
2:19 Both fighters let their hands go with Caballero coming out on top in that melee. 3:11
2:24 That swelling under the left eye of Barrera is definitely getting worse. 3:11
2:29 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 3:11
2:34 Barrera connects with a nasty hook! 3:16
2:34 Barrera has Caballero in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 3:16
2:38 * There is swelling under the left eye of Caballero it is clearly visible. 3:16
2:47 Barrera traps Caballero's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Lane breaks it up. 3:16
2:58 Barrera and Caballero each take a step back. 3:16
3:00 Caballero moves into a neutral corner. 3:16
3:00 Barrera moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Caballero. 3:16
3:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 3:16
3:00 Barrera shows "Pelenchin" Caballero his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 2:18

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marco Antonio Barrera is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 13 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Caballero looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:07 Caballero's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Barrera is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:12 That punch actually went behind Celestino Caballero's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Barrera. 0:0
0:15 Caballero lands a short hard right to the chest and follows up immediately with a crushing left to the head of Barrera. 3:0
0:37 Caballero voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 3:0
0:57 Barrera tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 3:0
1:09 Caballero looks to his corner. 3:0
1:18 Caballero usues his legs to avoid Barrera's punches. 3:0
1:28 Referee Lane is prodding both men to mix it up as the action has really slowed. 3:0
1:36 Caballero is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Barrera attempts to move inside on him. 3:0
1:44 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 3:0
1:51 Caballero traps Barrera in the corner! 3:0
1:51 Caballero likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Marco Antonio Barrera's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 5:0
1:55 The swelling around Barrera's left eye is worsening. 5:0
1:59 Barrera is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 5:0
2:13 Barrera just comes up short with the combination. 5:0
2:24 Caballero has been throwing the uppercut and scoring with it all night as he lands yet another short punch inside. 7:0
2:36 Barrera connects with an uppercut to the head of Caballero. 7:2
2:58 They are back in the center of the ring once again 7:2
3:00 Caballero just comes up short with the uppercut. 7:2
3:00 And that ends Round number 13. 8:4

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barrera was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Caballero is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Caballero still has distension. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Barrera's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Barrera's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Caballero misses with that punch. 0:0
0:21 Celestino Caballero takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:4
0:21 Caballero looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:30 Caballero is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:4
0:33 Celestino Caballero wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:4
0:37 Barrera seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:4
0:47 Barrera shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Caballero. 2:4
0:57 Oh!!! Barrera unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 2:8
0:57 Caballero seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 2:8
1:01 Caballero is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:8
1:01 The swelling is increasing around Caballero's left. 2:8
1:10 Caballero is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Marco Antonio Barrera. 2:8
1:15 Now they break clean. 2:8
1:25 Caballero moves into the upper corner. 2:8
1:25 Barrera lands a hard jab to the body of Caballero 2:11
1:37 Caballero fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 5:11
1:41 Barrera is breathing heavily... 5:11
1:54 Caballero tries to drop the right hand over the top but Barrera ducks under it. 5:11
2:01 Celestino Caballero takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 5:15
2:01 That's the punch Barrera hoped to land! Caballero looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:15
2:18 Marco Antonio Barrera catches Caballero coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:19
2:18 Caballero is reeling after that shot! 5:19
2:23 Caballero's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 5:19
2:30 Some good body work by Caballero, landing several short blows to the ribs. 7:19
2:44 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 7:19
2:49 Celestino Caballero lands a short right hook to the head. 9:19
3:00 Barrera doesn't connect with the hook. 9:19
3:00 Barrera seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:19
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. 10:20

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:08 Spider Kelly was really animated in Caballero's corner and Caballero was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Caballero's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Barrera is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Barrera feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:18 Caballero rakes Barrera with some solid shots to the head and body. 3:0
0:27 Barrera lands a cross to the body. 3:2
0:44 Barrera lands a paralyzing hook! 3:6
0:44 Caballero is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 3:6
0:48 There has to be something done about the swelling around Celestino Caballero's left eye as it continues to worsen. 3:6
0:59 Celestino Caballero misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 3:6
1:01 Barrera drives the hook home. 3:9
1:10 Barrera scores with a hook to the side of the head. 3:11
1:26 Caballero works his way in and leans on Marco Antonio Barrera... 3:11
1:31 The Referee breaks it up... 3:11
1:40 Barrera wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Caballero's defense. 3:11
1:47 Referee Lane is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 3:11
1:55 Barrera attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 3:11
2:07 Barrera does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Caballero's punches in close. 3:11
2:13 Not the cleanest of combinations from Barrera but it still scored effectively. 3:14
2:26 Caballero has Barrera cornered! 3:14
2:31 Caballero fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 3:14
2:33 Marco Antonio Barrera lands a stinging jab. 3:16
2:47 Caballero uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Barrera tries vainly to score. 3:16
2:49 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Caballero lands the right hand. 5:16
3:00 Caballero grabs Barrera again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 5:16
3:00 Lane moves them apart. 5:16
3:00 Marco Antonio Barrera appears to have this fight under control. 5:16
3:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 4:18

Fight Result

Here's Ed Darien with the call...

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

Leo Johnson, United States scores the bout 143 to 142 for Marco Antonio Barrera

Michael Fischer, Germany scores the bout 143 to 142 for Celestino Caballero

Mills Lane, United States scores the bout 144 to 141 for ...

...Marco Antonio Barrera

Your winner, new IBO champion, and still WTF champion, by split decision is Marco Antonio Barrera!


Score Cards

Leo Johnson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Celestino Caballero 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 142
Marco Antonio Barrera 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 143

Michael Fischer Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Celestino Caballero 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 143
Marco Antonio Barrera 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 142

Mills Lane Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Celestino Caballero 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 141
Marco Antonio Barrera 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 144

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Celestino Caballero 30 30 28 27 27 27 30 27 30 30 30 27 29 27 27 426
Marco Antonio Barrera 27 27 29 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 27 30 28 30 30 429


Statistics
Categories Celestino Caballero Marco Antonio Barrera
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 3.87 3.53
Hooks / Round 3.53 3.73
Crosses / Round 3.93 3.20
Combinations / Round 3.33 3.53
Uppercuts / Round 4.13 3.53

Punches Landed / Round 18.80 17.53
Punches Missed / Round 45.60 53.67

Punching Accuracy 29.2% 24.6%

Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 3

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 5 / 3 6 / 3


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd

Jeff Fenech vs Eder Jofre

Fight info: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2014-9-9, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Rudy Battle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Richard Flaherty (United States), Jose Cobian (United States) and Benoit Roussel (Canada), ring card girl is Juliet Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the WBA, WBC, WBO, 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: Jeff Fenech - Record: 26-9-4 (15) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Fenech - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Eder Jofre - Record: 29-5-5 (16) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Brian Mitchell - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Fenech and Jofre 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
0:09 Not much steam behind Fenech's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:18 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 2:0
0:20 Jofre is forced into his own corner... 2:0
0:25 Battle yells at the fighters to separate but Fenech and Jofre are a tangle of arms. 2:0
0:40 Battle has to break the clinch. 2:0
0:50 Jofre takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 6:0
0:50 That shot landed square and Jofre felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 6:0
1:04 Fenech lands a paralyzing hook! 10:0
1:04 Jofre staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 10:0
1:14 Jofre pins Jeff Fenech in the corner! 10:0
1:18 The fighters are tied up. Jofre tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 10:0
1:23 Battle moves in to break the clinch. 10:0
1:29 Fenech is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 10:0
1:36 Jofre pummels Fenech, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 10:4
1:36 Fenech looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:4
1:46 Fenech traps Jofre in the corner! 10:4
1:50 Fans call for more action as Fenech ties up Jofre. Battle agrees with the fans and yells for Fenech to quit playing games and fight. 10:4
2:08 Jofre tries to get free... Here comes Battle to break them up... 10:4
2:16 Fenech lands a nice cross but Jofre turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 12:4
2:25 Fenech doesn't have to look for Jofre this round as He is right there in front of him. 12:4
2:32 Fenech just can't find the range with that cross. 12:4
2:46 That cross from Jofre just missed. 12:4
2:57 There's a straight right by Eder Jofre! 12:8
2:57 Fenech suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 12:8
3:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 11:8

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Fenech is protecting the body nicely as Jofre fails to score inside. 0:0
0:19 Jeff Fenech not only gave Fenech encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jofre. Now it's up to Jeff Fenech to implement it. 0:0
0:19 Jofre with a lead right to the head. 0:2
0:36 Jofre looks to work the body, but Fenech covers up nicely. 0:2
0:46 Fenech pushes Jofre away, looking for more space to work in. 0:2
0:54 Jofre shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Fenech flush! 0:6
0:54 Fenech looks shaken! 0:6
1:11 Jofre is clinching... 0:6
1:20 Now they break clean. 0:6
1:32 Jofre is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:6
1:38 Jofre is backed into his opponents corner... 0:6
1:42 Fenech knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:6
1:47 Jofre steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:6
1:51 Fenech retreats into the upper corner. 0:6
1:55 Jofre wraps his arms around Fenech. 0:6
2:00 Battle pries them apart. 0:6
2:09 Jofre scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:10
2:09 Fenech was shaken by those blows! 0:10
2:26 Jeff Fenech wings a big left hand at Jofre but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:10
2:33 A brutal cross from Jofre connects to the solar plexus! 0:14
2:33 Fenech is reeling.. 0:14
2:50 Jofre wraps up Jeff Fenech. 0:14
2:54 Battle is shouting at Jofre to break! 0:14
3:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 1:14

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Fenech and Jofre leave their corners. 0:0
0:05 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:09 Fenech scores with several light punches to the head. 2:0
0:19 Jofre moves into the near corner. 2:0
0:23 Fenech tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Jofre. 2:0
0:30 Fenech's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 2:0
0:38 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:0
0:42 That was a violent straight right by Jeff Fenech! 6:0
0:42 Eder Jofre is gasping for air!! 6:0
0:54 Fenech backs into a neutral corner. 6:0
0:58 Jofre misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:0
1:01 Fenech scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 8:0
1:17 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Fenech digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Jofre. 10:0
1:33 Jofre is trapped in Jeff Fenech's corner... 10:0
1:37 Fenech connects with a solid cross! 14:0
1:37 And Jofre's in big trouble now! 14:0
1:54 Eder Jofre can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 14:0
1:56 Fenech scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Jofre. 16:0
2:14 Jofre telegraphed that shot and Jeff Fenech ducks under it easily. 16:0
2:26 Fenech misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:0
2:32 Fenech steals a quick glance at his corner. 16:0
2:36 Eder Jofre is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 16:2
2:50 Jeff Fenech connects with a nasty combination! 21:2
2:50 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Jofre is just trying to hang on! 21:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 21:3

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:09 Jofre moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:09 Several solid punches from Fenech land, stopping Jofre in His tracks. 3:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 3:0
0:17 Fenech got some great advice from Jeff Fenech between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 3:0
0:25 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Fenech! 3:0
0:27 Jofre drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 3:3
0:41 Fenech just landed a three punch combo! 7:3
0:41 Jofre is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 7:3
0:54 Fenech rips a hook to the body. 9:3
1:10 Fenech misses wildly with the Hook. 9:3
1:12 Jofre bangs home a hard cross. 9:6
1:22 Jofre brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 9:6
1:26 Jofre tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:6
1:33 Jeff Fenech is blocked in his own corner... 9:6
1:38 Jofre is clinching... Fenech is trying to free his gloves... They are under Jofre's arms... 9:6
1:42 Battle separates the two fighters. 9:6
1:48 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 9:6
1:52 Jofre lands a brutal uppercut! 9:10
1:52 Fenech seems to have been hurt by that punch! 9:10
2:01 Jofre slides into a neutral corner... 9:10
2:06 Jofre is trying to free his gloves from under Fenech's gloves. 9:10
2:10 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:10
2:15 Fenech forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Jofre. 11:10
2:29 Fenech pins "The Brazilian Bombshell" Jofre's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 11:10
2:38 Battle separates them. 11:10
2:42 Fenech is really focused in this round. 11:10
2:45 Fenech unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 13:10
3:00 Jofre is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Jeff Fenech can't throw punches, I guess. 13:10
3:00 Referee Battle steps in to break it up. 13:10
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Fenech and Eder Jofre really went at it. 13:9

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Brian Mitchell said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jofre has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:10 Fenech pins Jofre in the corner! 0:0
0:10 Fenech scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:0
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:19 Eder Jofre retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:19 Fenech fires a solid combination. 4:0
0:32 He misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
0:44 Jofre works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:0
0:49 Fenech has Jofre cornered! 4:0
0:54 Jofre picks off the jab thrown by Fenech. 4:0
0:56 Jofre rips off a hook to Fenech's mid section. 4:3
1:12 Fenech fires a shot, but it glances off Eder Jofre's shoulder. 4:3
1:19 Jofre lands a vicious cross! 4:7
1:19 That was a beautiful shot, Fenech's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:7
1:36 Jofre works his way in and leans on Fenech... 4:7
1:45 Jofre uses his shoulder to force Fenech out of the clinch. 4:7
1:57 The fighters are at ring center... 4:7
2:02 Jofre's not even close with the jab. 4:7
2:08 Fenech looks to his corner. 4:7
2:12 * Fenech is told to keep his punches up by Battle. 6:7
2:33 Upstairs and downstairs! Fenech lands two quick blows and then moves away from Eder Jofre's counters. 8:7
2:46 Fenech throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:7
2:53 Jofre's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:7
3:00 Jofre grabs Fenech again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:7
3:00 Jofre pushes Jeff Fenech away. 8:7
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 Battle motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Fenech retreats to his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Jofre pins Fenech's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:20 Battle breaks them up... 0:0
0:20 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:28 Jofre gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Jeff Fenech. 0:2
0:41 Jofre is holding... 0:2
0:46 Battle steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:52 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:2
0:55 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:2
0:59 Jofre fires and misses. 0:2
1:08 Jofre has Fenech trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:2
1:08 Jofre buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Fenech 0:5
1:26 Fenech is clinching. Battle better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:5
1:31 Fenech and Jofre each take a step back. 0:5
1:47 Fenech really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 4:5
1:47 Jofre was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:5
2:08 Fenech moves to the center of the Ring taunting Jofre with his hands by his sides. 4:5
2:15 Jofre scores with a glancing cross. 4:7
2:33 Jofre fires and misses. 4:7
2:42 Fenech slides into the corner... 4:7
2:47 Fenech just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:11
2:47 Fenech is hurt! 4:11
3:00 Fenech is forced into his opponents corner... 4:11
3:00 Jofre ties up Fenech. 4:11
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 4:11
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Battle to step in. 4:11

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Jofre's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Jofre retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
0:13 Fenech drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 5:0
0:13 At least two of those shots really hurt Eder Jofre! 5:0
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 5:0
0:21 Fenech has Jofre blocked in! 5:0
0:26 Fenech cranks up the hook and connects to Jofre's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 9:0
0:26 Jofre is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:0
0:39 Fenech misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:0
0:50 Fenech cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Jofre had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:0
0:57 Jeff Fenech traps Jofre in the corner! 9:0
0:57 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Fenech who scores with a short hook to the chest. 11:0
0:57 Jofre is definitely in trouble. Fenech needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 11:0
1:10 Jeff Fenech just comes up short with the cross. 11:0
1:16 Eder Jofre backs into the upper corner. 11:0
1:21 Fenech fires a left hand that Jofre takes high on the shoulder. 11:0
1:32 That combination from Fenech has some power behind it! 15:0
1:32 Jofre's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 15:0
1:41 Fenech has Jofre trapped! 15:0
1:45 Fenech lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jofre. 15:0
1:56 Fenech swings...and misses. 15:0
2:03 Referee Battle is doing a nice job controlling this bout. 15:0
2:11 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 15:0
2:24 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Battle is going to have to sort this out. 15:0
2:28 Jofre works his way free! 15:0
2:37 There's a hard shot off the top of Jofre's head! 19:0
2:37 Fenech has Jofre in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 19:0
2:51 Jofre comes in low. Fenech puts a headlock on him. Battle knocks Fenech's arm off Jofre's head. 19:0
3:00 * Battle is all over Jofre for head butting and he better clean up his act immediately. 19:0
3:00 Fenech staggers backwards and reaches toward his head. Surely, we're going to get some kind of action on the part of the referee, after this obviously intentional head butt from Jofre! 19:0
3:00 The Referee has to get between Fenech and Eder Jofre as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 19:1

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jofre looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Jofre lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Fenech's midsection. 0:2
0:12 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:17 Jeff Fenech seemed to pump up Fenech between rounds. 0:2
0:22 Jofre lands a strong cross! 0:6
0:22 Fenech is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:6
0:32 Fenech bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:6
0:44 Not a lot on that hook to Jofre's side, but it scored. 4:6
0:53 Fenech has Jofre pinned! 4:6
0:53 A quick jab from Fenech connects. 6:6
1:03 Fenech is trapped in his opponents corner... 6:6
1:16 Jofre finds a home for his jab, keeping Fenech at bay. 6:8
1:35 Jofre drops the right hand flush on Fenech's chin! 6:13
1:35 Fenech was staggered by that punch! 6:13
1:44 Fenech moves into a neutral corner. 6:13
1:48 Eder Jofre misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:13
1:59 Jofre can't score with short uppercut inside. Fenech got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:13
2:06 Jofre lands a rapier like jab to the head of Fenech 6:15
2:06 Jofre senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 6:15
2:23 Eder Jofre isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Fenech fits. 6:15
2:32 Jofre's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 6:15
2:37 Fenech is pinned in his opponents corner... 6:15
2:41 Jofre lands a hard cross! 6:19
2:41 Fenech looks shaken! 6:19
2:53 Eder Jofre is really focused in this round. 6:19
3:00 Jofre drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 6:23
3:00 Fenech is clutching his side! 6:23
3:00 It looks like Fenech has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:23
3:00 That ends Round 8... But the fighters are still punching! Now Battle jumps between them. 7:24

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:17 That hook from Jofre lands with some authority! 0:4
0:17 Fenech careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 0:4
0:21 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:4
0:28 Jofre scores with a big right hand. That shot got Fenech's attention. 0:7
0:42 Fenech brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:7
0:54 Jofre has his arms wrapped around Fenech... Now they separate. 0:7
1:03 Battle has to separate the two... 0:7
1:08 Jofre retreats into the left corner. 0:7
1:08 Jeff Fenech connects with a cross. 2:7
1:23 Fenech is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 2:7
1:31 It's a sweet uppercut by Jofre! He snapped Fenech's head straight back with that punch! 2:11
1:31 That blast sent Fenech reeling into the ropes! 2:11
1:46 Jeff Fenech lands a powerful combination right on the button! 6:11
1:46 It looks like Jofre is hurt after taking those shots! 6:11
1:56 Jofre eats a left-right from Fenech 8:11
2:14 Jofre just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:15
2:14 Fenech is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:15
2:25 Fenech throws the cross and scores to the head of Jofre. 10:15
2:42 Fenech lets his hands go inside, but Jofre protects his body well. 10:15
2:49 Jofre lands a smashing hook! 10:19
2:49 Jeff Fenech was stunned by that blow! 10:19
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 10:19
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 12:18

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters come out for the beginning of the 10th Round. 0:0
0:08 Jofre received a pep talk from Brian Mitchell before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Jofre buries a hook to the body of Fenech. 0:3
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:3
0:20 Fenech backs into a neutral corner. 0:3
0:25 Jofre feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:3
0:29 Fenech retreats into the far left corner. 0:3
0:29 Jofre lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:5
0:38 Fenech backs into the left corner. 0:5
0:38 Jofre lands a two punch combination to the body 0:7
0:48 Fenech is trapped in his own corner... 0:7
0:52 Jofre lands a devastating hook! 0:11
0:52 That shot has Fenech hurt! 0:11
1:02 Jofre connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 0:14
1:14 Jofre pins Fenech in the corner! 0:14
1:19 Jofre slides along the far ropes. 0:14
1:28 He misses with that punch. 0:14
1:34 Both fighters are looking to catch their second wind. 0:14
1:42 Fenech is keeping away from the ropes. 0:14
1:42 A straight cross from Fenech gets through Jofre's guard. 2:14
1:55 Fenech takes a hard combination from Jofre 2:19
1:55 Fenech's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:19
2:09 Jofre doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Fenech's head? 2:24
2:09 That blow connected solidly to the head of Fenech and he is stunned! 2:24
2:23 Battle has to pull the fighters away from each other as Jofre locks up Fenech's arms. 2:24
2:27 Battle moves them apart. 2:24
2:31 Jofre's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 2:24
2:37 Fenech traps Jofre in the corner! 2:24
2:41 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:24
2:46 Referee Battle separates the two... 2:24
2:51 Jofre scores with a piston-like jab. 2:27
3:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:27
3:00 Fenech misses with that hook. 2:27
3:00 Jofre appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:27
3:00 Round 10 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 1:29

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fenech and Jofre square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Brian Mitchell was extremely upbeat during the break with Jofre providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:14 Fenech just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:16 Eder Jofre stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 0:2
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:37 Fenech catches Jofre with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:2
0:53 Jofre pins Jeff Fenech in the corner! 2:2
0:57 Jofre connects with a violent cross! 2:6
0:57 Jofre has Fenech hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:6
1:11 Fenech is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Jofre. 2:6
1:15 Jofre pushes Fenech away. 2:6
1:20 Jofre is really focused in this round. 2:6
1:24 Fenech is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Jofre's jaw. 5:6
1:40 Jofre is really fluid in his movement. 5:6
1:50 Fenech really buried that punch into Jofre's ribs. 9:6
1:50 That series of punches rocked Eder Jofre and he looks to be in trouble. 9:6
1:59 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 9:6
2:04 Jofre lands a wicked uppercut! 9:10
2:04 That punch really rocked Jeff Fenech! 9:10
2:20 Fenech pushes Jofre then steps away from him. 9:10
2:25 Eder Jofre traps Jeff Fenech in the corner! 9:10
2:30 Jofre misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:10
2:37 Fenech lands a hard uppercut! 13:10
2:37 Jofre is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 13:10
2:50 Fenech wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jofre's defense. 13:10
3:00 Fenech landed a sharp combination that rocked Jofre back on his heels! 17:10
3:00 Jofre takes a vicious series of punches from Fenech and he is hurt! 17:10
3:00 Jofre is running out of gas... 17:10
3:00 It appears as if Jofre has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 17:10
3:00 Eder Jofre appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 17:10
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 18:11

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fenech is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 12 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Fenech got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jeff Fenech's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Fenech attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:0
0:19 Fenech backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:19 Fenech and Jofre go toe to toe with Fenech getting the better of it. 3:2
0:28 A hard uppercut to the head rocks Jeff Fenech. 3:5
0:45 Fenech doesn't connect with the uppercut. 3:5
0:52 Fenech backs into the far corner. 3:5
0:52 Jofre lands a short left hook to the head. 3:7
1:01 Fenech leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Jofre. 3:9
1:18 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 3:9
1:28 Fenech is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:9
1:34 A big combination from Jofre lands with serious impact! 3:13
1:34 Fenech is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 3:13
1:47 Jofre scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Jeff Fenech's jaw. 3:15
1:51 Fenech is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 3:15
1:57 Jeff Fenech pins Jofre in the corner! 3:15
2:01 Fenech charges in but Jofre avoids the rush. 3:15
2:12 Eder Jofre works free! He backs to ring center, with Jeff Fenech following. 3:15
2:16 Jeff Fenech is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 3:15
2:20 Eder Jofre lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Fenech on the end of that punch. 3:17
2:24 It looks like Fenech and Jofre both need to catch their second wind... 3:17
2:33 Jofre lands a solid cross! 3:21
2:33 Fenech takes a step back, obviously hurt! 3:21
2:52 Jeff Fenech fires a volley of punches but Jofre was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:21
3:00 Jofre grabs Jeff Fenech. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 3:21
3:00 Jofre shoves Fenech away. 3:21
3:00 Jofre appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 3:21
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 4:22

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fenech looks a bit disgusted as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jofre moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 Eder Jofre does a great job of moving as Fenech tries to work inside. 0:0
0:13 Jofre lands a hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:22 Jofre is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:2
0:26 Jofre usues his legs to avoid Jeff Fenech's punches. 0:2
0:33 Fenech has Eder Jofre trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:2
0:42 * Fenech lands a perfect cross and Jofre slumps to the canvas! 0:2
0:44 The count begins... 6:2
0:44 1 6:2
0:45 2 6:2
0:46 3 6:2
0:46 * Jofre has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 6:2
0:46 Battle looks into Jofre eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 6:2
0:46 Fenech is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Jofre in trouble! 6:2
0:55 Jofre slides into his own corner... 6:2
0:59 Fenech tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Jofre blocks it. 6:2
1:10 Fenech just misses with a huge shot as Jofre chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:2
1:21 Jofre made Fenech look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Fenech would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 6:2
1:32 Fenech misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:2
1:39 Jofre slides into a neutral corner... 6:2
1:44 That right hand of Fenech's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!! 10:2
1:44 Jeff Fenech sent Jofre reeling with that punch! 10:2
1:53 Jofre is pinned in his own corner... 10:2
1:57 That punch actually went behind Eder Jofre's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Fenech. 10:2
2:13 Fenech lets his hands go inside, but Jofre protects his body well. 10:2
2:23 Fenech traps Jofre's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Battle breaks it up. 10:2
2:32 * Battle is telling Jofre to quit using the shoulder. 10:2
2:47 Jofre slides into the corner... 10:2
2:51 Fenech fires a lead right that Jofre manages to avoid. 10:2
3:00 Jeff Fenech feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 10:2
3:00 Jeff Fenech misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:2
3:00 Jofre appears to have this fight under control. 10:2
3:00 The noise is deafening in the arena after that last round. Nothing like a knockdown to get the adrenaline flowing! 10:2

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Juliet Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 14. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Brian Mitchell knows Jofre lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Jofre throws a flurry of punches but Fenech either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:26 Fenech is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 0:0
0:34 Fenech launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Jofre's jaw. Fenech is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 2:0
0:38 Jofre is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 2:0
0:38 Jeff Fenech needs to catch his second wind... 2:0
0:47 Jofre is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 2:0
0:50 Jofre is trapped in the corner... 2:0
0:55 Circling left, Fenech looks for an opening to fire a shot at Eder Jofre. 2:0
1:00 Eder Jofre slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
1:05 Fenech connects with a vicious combination! 6:0
1:05 Jofre is out on his feet after that violent combination! 6:0
1:09 Jofre seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 6:0
1:21 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:0
1:26 Fenech just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jofre with a sharp combination! 11:0
1:26 How is Jofre standing after those shots? 11:0
1:42 Fenech misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:0
1:44 Holy cow, Jofre just poleaxed Fenech with that jab, it's a wonder Fenech still has any teeth! 11:3
1:48 It looks like Jofre has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. 11:3
2:01 Fenech holds his arms up in disgust as Jofre holds him around his waist. 11:3
2:16 Battle separates the two... 11:3
2:20 Fenech pushes Jofre back to gain room to punch. 11:3
2:27 Jofre retreats into the lower corner. 11:3
2:31 Fenech wraps up Jofre... Neither fighter will break... 11:3
2:36 Referee Battle has to separate the two... 11:3
2:45 Fenech grabs Jofre's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Battle has to force Fenech to let go. 11:3
2:57 Battle separates the two... 11:3
3:00 The action is back in the center of the ring. 11:3
3:00 Jofre tries to muscle inside but Fenech clinches him. 11:3
3:00 Jeff Fenech finally lets go of Jofre. 11:3
3:00 There's the bell. Fenech wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 14 is history. 11:2

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Brian Mitchell was really animated in Jofre's corner and Eder Jofre was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Jofre's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 Jofre has Fenech trapped! 0:0
0:13 Fenech picks off the cross by Jofre. 0:0
0:26 Jofre ducks into an uppercut from Fenech. 2:0
0:38 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 4:2
0:50 Fenech is really focused in this round. 4:2
1:10 Jofre scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Fenech. 4:5
1:14 Both fighters look fatigued... 4:5
1:19 Jofre has Fenech blocked in! 4:5
1:23 Fenech does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Jofre's punches in close. 4:5
1:35 Jofre lands a solid hook! 4:9
1:35 Fenech is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:9
1:39 That swelling under the right eye of Fenech is definitely getting worse. 4:9
1:44 Jofre has Fenech trapped in the near neutral corner... 4:9
1:49 Jofre lands a powerful combination right on the button! 4:13
1:49 Fenech gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 4:13
2:01 Jofre scores with a nice right cross. 4:15
2:15 Fenech is either lucky or has radar. Jofre's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:15
2:18 Fenech throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:15
2:31 Jofre lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fenech. 6:15
2:34 Jofre tries a hook but Fenech blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 8:15
2:50 Jofre lands a crushing uppercut! 8:19
2:50 Fenech is trying to regroup after that punch... 8:19
2:59 He moves into a neutral corner. 8:19
3:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 8:20

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Jake Gutierrez is ready with the call...

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

Richard Flaherty, United States scores the bout 142 to 141 for Eder Jofre

Jose Cobian, United States scores the bout 142 to 141 for Jeff Fenech

Benoit Roussel, Canada scores the bout 142 to 141 for ...

...Eder Jofre

The winner and new WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF champion by split decision is Eder Jofre!


Score Cards

Richard Flaherty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 141
Eder Jofre 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 10 142

Jose Cobian Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 142
Eder Jofre 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 10 141

Benoit Roussel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 141
Eder Jofre 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 10 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Jeff Fenech 29 27 30 29 30 27 30 27 27 24 30 27 30 30 27 424
Eder Jofre 28 30 27 28 27 30 27 30 30 30 27 30 24 27 30 425


Statistics
Categories Jeff Fenech Eder Jofre
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 2.33 3.73
Hooks / Round 3.73 4.87
Crosses / Round 4.60 6.47
Combinations / Round 4.27 4.07
Uppercuts / Round 5.27 2.87

Punches Landed / Round 20.20 22.00
Punches Missed / Round 66.27 35.27

Punching Accuracy 23.4% 38.4%

Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1

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

No cuts occured

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


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Jeff goes toe to toe, and holds his own.....even got the nod on one very sensible score card.