LTW Season Week 24 fights 7-10
Posted: 14 Apr 2015, 12:46
Diego Corrales vs Edwin Valero
Fight info: Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, MO, United States, 2015-4-13, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Derek Milham, the bout will be scored by three judges: George Garland (United States), Donnie Jessup (United States) and Guillermo Perez Pineda (Panama), ring card girl is Shana Marie, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Diego Corrales - Record: 12-9-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Edwin Valero - Record: 2-3-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Frank Bagley - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Valero throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:22 There's a hard shot off the top of Valero's head! 4:0
0:22 And Valero's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:40 Corrales misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
0:47 Corrales forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Valero. 6:0
1:01 It's a sweet uppercut by Valero! He snapped Corrales's head straight back with that punch! 6:4
1:01 Corrales takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:4
1:10 Corrales moves into a neutral corner. 6:4
1:14 Valero doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 6:4
1:19 A quick jab to the body scores for Corrales 8:4
1:29 Valero lands a two punch combination to the body 8:6
1:42 Valero misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:6
1:49 Corrales is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 8:6
2:02 Valero moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Corrales. 8:6
2:11 Valero is holding Corrales tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 8:6
2:15 Milham moves them apart. 8:6
2:33 Valero is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 8:6
2:44 Edwin Valero scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 8:10
2:44 That shot has Corrales hurt! 8:10
3:00 Valero fires a left hand that Corrales takes high on the shoulder. 8:10
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Corrales didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:16 Valero retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:20 Corrales wings a big left hand at Valero but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:35 Valero lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:35 Corrales looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:48 Corrales cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 3:4
0:57 Valero has Corrales trapped! 3:4
0:57 Valero scores with a punishing combination from the inside. 3:7
1:08 Corrales backs into the near right corner. 3:7
1:13 Valero connects with a violent cross! 3:11
1:13 That shot landed square and Corrales felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 3:11
1:27 Valero throws a flurry of punches but Corrales either blocks or slips them. 3:11
1:33 Edwin Valero takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:11
1:33 Valero in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:11
1:42 Corrales turns on the hook and drives it home under Valero's elbows. 11:11
1:42 Corrales appears to have Valero out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Valero looks ready to go, as Corrales closes in to try and end this fight. 11:11
1:51 Corrales gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 11:11
1:55 Corrales lands a solid hook! 15:11
1:55 Valero was stunned by that blow! 15:11
2:00 Valero is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 15:11
2:04 Valero moves into the near right corner. 15:11
2:09 Corrales is circling his opponent. 15:11
2:13 Valero backs into a neutral corner. 15:11
2:13 Corrales gets the cross through Valero's guard. 17:11
2:13 Corrales senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 17:11
2:35 Diego Corrales is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 17:11
2:44 Corrales looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 17:11
2:56 Corrales is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 17:11
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 18:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Valero looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Valero got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Frank Bagley's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Corrales darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:22 Valero picks off the jab by Corrales. 0:0
0:29 Valero has Corrales cornered! 0:0
0:34 Valero is off target with that uppercut. 0:0
0:40 Corrales shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Valero flush! 5:0
0:40 Valero is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 5:0
0:58 Diego Corrales doubles up with the hook to the body, but Valero is unfazed. 7:0
1:07 Valero is pinned in his opponents corner... 7:0
1:11 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Corrales! 7:0
1:18 Corrales is really focused in this round. 7:0
1:26 Corrales is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 7:0
1:32 Valero lands a devastating uppercut! 7:5
1:32 Corrales's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 7:5
1:49 Valero holds his arms up in disgust as Corrales holds him around his waist. 7:5
1:54 Milham has to break the clinch. 7:5
2:07 Corrales cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Valero had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:5
2:22 Milham tries to separate the boxers but Corrales has a vice-like grip on Valero. 7:5
2:27 Referee Milham separates the two... 7:5
2:31 These guys are really going at it but Corrales looks to be getting the worse of it. 9:8
2:36 There appears to be increased swelling under Valero's right eye. 9:8
2:45 Valero comes in low. Diego Corrales puts a headlock on him. Milham knocks Diego Corrales's arm off Edwin Valero's head. 9:8
2:55 Milham separates the two fighters. 9:8
3:00 That uppercut from Corrales just missed. 9:8
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Milham to step in. 9:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Diego Corrales lets his hands go inside, but Valero protects his body well. 0:0
0:22 That was a violent straight left by Valero! 0:4
0:22 Corrales is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:39 That punch actually went behind Valero's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Corrales. 0:4
0:53 Valero pins Corrales in the corner! 0:4
0:57 Valero tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:4
1:05 Valero looks to his corner. 0:4
1:13 Valero attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:4
1:20 Valero is forced into his opponents corner... 0:4
1:25 Diego Corrales lands a hard cross! 5:4
1:25 Valero is suddenly in trouble! 5:4
1:29 Edwin Valero's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 5:4
1:38 Diego Corrales tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:4
1:53 Valero is either lucky or has radar. Corrales's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:4
2:00 Corrales takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 5:8
2:00 Corrales was shaken by those blows! 5:8
2:16 Valero pins Corrales's arms. Now they move apart. 5:8
2:31 Milham has to separate the two... 5:8
2:43 Corrales smothers Edwin Valero's attack as Edwin Valero tries to get off some shots inside. 5:8
2:50 Valero traps Corrales in the corner! 5:8
2:55 Corrales uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Edwin Valero tries vainly to score. 5:8
3:00 Valero and Corrales are in a clinch, Milham hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:8
3:00 Corrales tries to get free... Here comes Milham to break them up... 5:8
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 6:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Valero received a pep talk from Frank Bagley before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Corrales drives that short hook into Valero's midsection! 4:0
0:13 Valero looks shaken! 4:0
0:18 The swelling around Valero's right eye is worsening. 4:0
0:22 Valero is trapped in the corner... 4:0
0:27 Corrales is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:0
0:29 * Valero is told to watch holding and hitting by Milham 4:4
0:47 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:4
0:56 Valero tries to drop the right hand over the top but Corrales ducks under it. 4:4
1:11 Corrales is holding on to Valero. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:4
1:20 Milham separates them. 4:4
1:29 Corrales isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Valero fits. 4:4
1:37 Corrales snakes the jab through Valero's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:4
1:46 Corrales has Valero blocked in! 6:4
1:51 Corrales is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:4
1:58 * Corrales going way too low with his punches and Milham has seen enough as he issues a warning. 8:4
2:19 Valero retreats to his own corner... 8:4
2:19 Corrales is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:4
2:33 Milham yells at the fighters to separate but Corrales and Valero are a tangle of arms. 10:4
2:43 Corrales finally lets go of Valero. 10:4
2:52 Corrales just landed a devastating three punch combo! 14:4
2:52 That series of punches rocked Valero and he looks to be in trouble. 14:4
2:57 Edwin Valero's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 14:4
3:00 Corrales slips out of a corner, as Valero attempts to trap him. 14:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 16:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Valero was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:09 Valero'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 Valero lands a rapier like jab to the head of Corrales 0:2
0:23 Corrales smothers Edwin Valero's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:28 Milham steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:41 Corrales's not even close with the combination. 0:2
0:43 Valero scores to the body with a jab 0:4
1:06 Valero leans on the ropes and motions for Corrales to come in. 0:4
1:18 Corrales slides into his own corner... 0:4
1:22 Valero connects with a solid cross! 0:8
1:22 Valero has Corrales in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:8
1:38 Valero can't score with short uppercut inside. Corrales got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:8
1:53 Corrales takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:12
1:53 That punch has Corrales staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:12
2:06 Valero slides along the far ropes. 0:12
2:17 Valero looks to work the body, but Corrales covers up nicely. 0:12
2:24 Corrales walks into a hard jab from Valero 0:15
2:41 Valero connects with a nasty uppercut! 0:19
2:41 Valero sent Corrales reeling with that punch! 0:19
2:51 Corrales drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 3:19
2:55 Valero is starting to fatigue... 3:19
3:00 Valero slides into the corner... 3:19
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 3:19
3:00 The Referee has to get between Corrales and Valero as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 2:21
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Milham motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Valero's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Valero's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Corrales slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 Valero bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 0:2
0:17 Charley Goldman not only gave Corrales encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Valero. Now it's up to Corrales to implement it. 0:2
0:22 Valero wraps up Corrales. 0:2
0:31 Edwin Valero uses his shoulder to force Corrales out of the clinch. 0:2
0:36 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:2
0:41 Edwin Valero pummels Corrales, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 0:7
0:41 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Corrales is just trying to hang on! 0:7
0:58 Valero swings...and misses. 0:7
1:05 Valero has Corrales trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:7
1:09 Valero continues to follow Corrales about the ring. 0:7
1:18 Diego Corrales is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:7
1:27 Valero fires a lead right that Corrales manages to avoid. 0:7
1:38 Edwin Valero misses with that punch. 0:7
1:49 Edwin Valero bores in determined to maul Corrales 0:7
2:03 * Valero connects with a thundering combination and Corrales drops to the canvas! 0:7
2:05 Milham motions Valero to a neutral corner and starts the count. 0:16
2:05 1 0:16
2:06 2 0:16
2:07 3 0:16
2:08 4 0:16
2:09 5 0:16
2:10 6 0:16
2:11 7 0:16
2:12 8 0:16
2:12 * Corrales looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:16
2:12 Milham looks closely at Corrales who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 0:16
2:12 Valero has Corrales hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Valero is. 0:16
2:25 Edwin Valero tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Corrales blocks it. 0:16
2:31 Valero gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Corrales with an uppercut. 0:18
2:31 Valero is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 0:18
2:40 Valero has Corrales pinned! 0:18
2:44 That uppercut from Valero lands with some authority! 0:23
2:44 Corrales was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:23
2:49 It looks like Corrales and Valero are slowing up... 0:23
2:57 Valero keeps looking to get inside on Corrales 0:23
3:00 Valero misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:23
3:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 0:25
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Valero is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:15 Corrales misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:17 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:0
0:30 Corrales just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:30 Corrales is hurt! 0:4
0:46 Corrales picks off the jab thrown by Valero. 0:4
0:49 Corrales snaps Valero's head back with a jolting uppercut. 3:4
1:05 Valero has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 3:4
1:09 Corrales lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 5:4
1:13 The swelling under Edwin Valero's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 5:4
1:23 Valero connects with a vicious uppercut! 5:8
1:23 Corrales was shaken by that blow! 5:8
1:27 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 8. 5:8
1:34 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Valero blasts home a hook. 5:10
1:47 Valero pins Corrales in the corner! 5:10
1:51 Valero really buried that punch into Corrales's ribs. 5:15
1:51 Corrales was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:15
2:04 Valero is really focused in this round. 5:15
2:07 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Diego Corrales lands a short uppercut to the chin of Valero. 7:15
2:24 Valero charges in but Corrales avoids the rush. 7:15
2:34 Valero bulls his way inside, pushing Corrales up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 7:15
2:42 Valero retreats into the right corner. 7:15
2:42 Edwin Valero eats a jab from Corrales 9:15
2:52 Valero is keeping away from the ropes. 9:15
2:56 Edwin Valero connects with a devastating cross to the head, he hits like a Mule! 9:19
2:56 Corrales appears shaken by that punch! 9:19
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:21
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Valero is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Valero still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Valero grabs Corrales again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:16 Milham separates the two... 0:0
0:20 Valero's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:21 Valero slides into the corner... 0:0
0:25 Corrales is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters are throwing but Valero is scoring more than Corrales. 2:3
0:49 Corrales is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:3
0:52 Corrales lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Valero from the outside. 5:3
1:08 Valero lands a paralyzing cross! 5:7
1:08 Corrales is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:7
1:22 Corrales's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 5:7
1:26 Valero backs into a neutral corner. 5:7
1:31 Corrales lands a wicked cross! 10:7
1:31 Valero staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 10:7
1:35 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Valero. 10:7
1:45 A brutal combination from Valero connects to the solar plexus! 10:11
1:45 Corrales was shaken by those blows! 10:11
2:02 Valero takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 14:11
2:02 Valero is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 14:11
2:13 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 14:11
2:18 Diego Corrales dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Valero back on his heels! 18:11
2:18 Valero's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 18:11
2:22 The swelling under Valero's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 18:11
2:35 Corrales can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 18:11
2:42 Valero lands a devastating cross! 18:15
2:42 Corrales is clutching his side! 18:15
2:53 Valero finds a home for his jab, keeping Corrales at bay. 18:17
3:00 Valero appears to have this fight under control. 18:17
3:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 20:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Valero'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
0:17 * Corrales lands a sweet combination Valero stumbles back and down he goes. What a knockdown! 0:0
0:20 Milham picks up the count.. 6:0
0:20 1 6:0
0:21 2 6:0
0:21 * Valero is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 6:0
0:21 The fight will continue as Milham appears satisfied that Valero is OK. 6:0
0:21 Corrales has Valero in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 10th. 6:0
0:34 The fighters are at close quarters now as Corrales lands a hook downstairs. 8:0
0:34 Corrales knows that Valero is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Valero. 8:0
0:38 Its obvious that the swelling around Corrales's right eye is rapidly worsening. 8:0
0:47 Corrales 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. 8:0
0:54 Corrales gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:0
0:54 Corrales picks up the pace sensing he can get Valero out of there! 10:0
1:03 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Corrales has gotten the better of the exchange. 13:2
1:03 Valero is dazed as Corrales looks to put him away! 13:2
1:11 Valero backs into the near corner. 13:2
1:11 Corrales likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Valero's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 15:2
1:11 Corrales is raining blows down on Valero, who is obviously hurt. Corrales wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 15:2
1:16 The swelling around Valero's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 15:2
1:24 Corrales back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Valero. 15:2
1:33 Diego Corrales lands a brutal combination! 19:2
1:33 Valero took far too many hard shots from Corrales in that flurry and he is hurt! 19:2
1:46 Corrales just comes up short with the cross. 19:2
1:58 Corrales is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Valero. 19:2
2:07 Corrales lands a powerful combination right on the button! 23:2
2:07 Valero is out on his feet after that violent combination! 23:2
2:16 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 23:2
2:24 Corrales misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 23:2
2:35 Valero is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 23:2
2:43 Corrales just can't find the range with that cross. 23:2
2:53 Valero connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 23:4
3:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 25:4
Fight Result
Jimmy Lennon has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
George Garland, United States sees it 94 to 94
Donnie Jessup, United States scores it 94 to 94
Guillermo Perez Pineda, Panama scores the bout 95 to 93 for Edwin Valero
We have a majority draw!
Score Cards
George Garland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Corrales 10 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 9 10 94
Edwin Valero 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 94
Donnie Jessup Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Corrales 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 10 10 94
Edwin Valero 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 8 94
Guillermo Perez Pineda Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Corrales 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 9 10 93
Edwin Valero 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Corrales 28 30 30 27 30 27 24 27 28 30 281
Edwin Valero 29 27 27 30 27 30 30 30 29 24 283
Statistics
Categories Diego Corrales Edwin Valero
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.60 3.70
Hooks / Round 5.00 5.10
Crosses / Round 3.80 5.70
Combinations / Round 4.90 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.90 4.30
Punches Landed / Round 22.20 22.00
Punches Missed / Round 66.30 58.10
Punching Accuracy 25.1% 27.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, MO, United States, 2015-4-13, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Derek Milham, the bout will be scored by three judges: George Garland (United States), Donnie Jessup (United States) and Guillermo Perez Pineda (Panama), ring card girl is Shana Marie, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Diego Corrales - Record: 12-9-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Orlando Cuellar - Cut Man: Charley Goldman
In the blue corner: Edwin Valero - Record: 2-3-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Frank Bagley - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Valero throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:22 There's a hard shot off the top of Valero's head! 4:0
0:22 And Valero's in big trouble now! 4:0
0:40 Corrales misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
0:47 Corrales forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Valero. 6:0
1:01 It's a sweet uppercut by Valero! He snapped Corrales's head straight back with that punch! 6:4
1:01 Corrales takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:4
1:10 Corrales moves into a neutral corner. 6:4
1:14 Valero doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 6:4
1:19 A quick jab to the body scores for Corrales 8:4
1:29 Valero lands a two punch combination to the body 8:6
1:42 Valero misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:6
1:49 Corrales is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 8:6
2:02 Valero moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Corrales. 8:6
2:11 Valero is holding Corrales tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 8:6
2:15 Milham moves them apart. 8:6
2:33 Valero is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 8:6
2:44 Edwin Valero scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 8:10
2:44 That shot has Corrales hurt! 8:10
3:00 Valero fires a left hand that Corrales takes high on the shoulder. 8:10
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Corrales didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:16 Valero retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:20 Corrales wings a big left hand at Valero but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:35 Valero lands a strong cross! 0:4
0:35 Corrales looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:4
0:48 Corrales cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 3:4
0:57 Valero has Corrales trapped! 3:4
0:57 Valero scores with a punishing combination from the inside. 3:7
1:08 Corrales backs into the near right corner. 3:7
1:13 Valero connects with a violent cross! 3:11
1:13 That shot landed square and Corrales felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 3:11
1:27 Valero throws a flurry of punches but Corrales either blocks or slips them. 3:11
1:33 Edwin Valero takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:11
1:33 Valero in on unsteady legs after those punches. 8:11
1:42 Corrales turns on the hook and drives it home under Valero's elbows. 11:11
1:42 Corrales appears to have Valero out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Valero looks ready to go, as Corrales closes in to try and end this fight. 11:11
1:51 Corrales gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 11:11
1:55 Corrales lands a solid hook! 15:11
1:55 Valero was stunned by that blow! 15:11
2:00 Valero is starting to puff up a little under his right eye. 15:11
2:04 Valero moves into the near right corner. 15:11
2:09 Corrales is circling his opponent. 15:11
2:13 Valero backs into a neutral corner. 15:11
2:13 Corrales gets the cross through Valero's guard. 17:11
2:13 Corrales senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 17:11
2:35 Diego Corrales is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 17:11
2:44 Corrales looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 17:11
2:56 Corrales is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 17:11
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 18:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Valero looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Valero got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Frank Bagley's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Corrales darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:22 Valero picks off the jab by Corrales. 0:0
0:29 Valero has Corrales cornered! 0:0
0:34 Valero is off target with that uppercut. 0:0
0:40 Corrales shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Valero flush! 5:0
0:40 Valero is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 5:0
0:58 Diego Corrales doubles up with the hook to the body, but Valero is unfazed. 7:0
1:07 Valero is pinned in his opponents corner... 7:0
1:11 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Corrales! 7:0
1:18 Corrales is really focused in this round. 7:0
1:26 Corrales is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 7:0
1:32 Valero lands a devastating uppercut! 7:5
1:32 Corrales's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 7:5
1:49 Valero holds his arms up in disgust as Corrales holds him around his waist. 7:5
1:54 Milham has to break the clinch. 7:5
2:07 Corrales cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Valero had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:5
2:22 Milham tries to separate the boxers but Corrales has a vice-like grip on Valero. 7:5
2:27 Referee Milham separates the two... 7:5
2:31 These guys are really going at it but Corrales looks to be getting the worse of it. 9:8
2:36 There appears to be increased swelling under Valero's right eye. 9:8
2:45 Valero comes in low. Diego Corrales puts a headlock on him. Milham knocks Diego Corrales's arm off Edwin Valero's head. 9:8
2:55 Milham separates the two fighters. 9:8
3:00 That uppercut from Corrales just missed. 9:8
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Milham to step in. 9:8
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Diego Corrales lets his hands go inside, but Valero protects his body well. 0:0
0:22 That was a violent straight left by Valero! 0:4
0:22 Corrales is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:39 That punch actually went behind Valero's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Corrales. 0:4
0:53 Valero pins Corrales in the corner! 0:4
0:57 Valero tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:4
1:05 Valero looks to his corner. 0:4
1:13 Valero attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:4
1:20 Valero is forced into his opponents corner... 0:4
1:25 Diego Corrales lands a hard cross! 5:4
1:25 Valero is suddenly in trouble! 5:4
1:29 Edwin Valero's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 5:4
1:38 Diego Corrales tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:4
1:53 Valero is either lucky or has radar. Corrales's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:4
2:00 Corrales takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 5:8
2:00 Corrales was shaken by those blows! 5:8
2:16 Valero pins Corrales's arms. Now they move apart. 5:8
2:31 Milham has to separate the two... 5:8
2:43 Corrales smothers Edwin Valero's attack as Edwin Valero tries to get off some shots inside. 5:8
2:50 Valero traps Corrales in the corner! 5:8
2:55 Corrales uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Edwin Valero tries vainly to score. 5:8
3:00 Valero and Corrales are in a clinch, Milham hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:8
3:00 Corrales tries to get free... Here comes Milham to break them up... 5:8
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 6:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Valero received a pep talk from Frank Bagley before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Corrales drives that short hook into Valero's midsection! 4:0
0:13 Valero looks shaken! 4:0
0:18 The swelling around Valero's right eye is worsening. 4:0
0:22 Valero is trapped in the corner... 4:0
0:27 Corrales is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:0
0:29 * Valero is told to watch holding and hitting by Milham 4:4
0:47 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 4:4
0:56 Valero tries to drop the right hand over the top but Corrales ducks under it. 4:4
1:11 Corrales is holding on to Valero. He seems to be taking a breather. 4:4
1:20 Milham separates them. 4:4
1:29 Corrales isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Valero fits. 4:4
1:37 Corrales snakes the jab through Valero's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:4
1:46 Corrales has Valero blocked in! 6:4
1:51 Corrales is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 6:4
1:58 * Corrales going way too low with his punches and Milham has seen enough as he issues a warning. 8:4
2:19 Valero retreats to his own corner... 8:4
2:19 Corrales is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 10:4
2:33 Milham yells at the fighters to separate but Corrales and Valero are a tangle of arms. 10:4
2:43 Corrales finally lets go of Valero. 10:4
2:52 Corrales just landed a devastating three punch combo! 14:4
2:52 That series of punches rocked Valero and he looks to be in trouble. 14:4
2:57 Edwin Valero's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 14:4
3:00 Corrales slips out of a corner, as Valero attempts to trap him. 14:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 16:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Valero was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:09 Valero'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 Valero lands a rapier like jab to the head of Corrales 0:2
0:23 Corrales smothers Edwin Valero's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:28 Milham steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:41 Corrales's not even close with the combination. 0:2
0:43 Valero scores to the body with a jab 0:4
1:06 Valero leans on the ropes and motions for Corrales to come in. 0:4
1:18 Corrales slides into his own corner... 0:4
1:22 Valero connects with a solid cross! 0:8
1:22 Valero has Corrales in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:8
1:38 Valero can't score with short uppercut inside. Corrales got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:8
1:53 Corrales takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:12
1:53 That punch has Corrales staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 0:12
2:06 Valero slides along the far ropes. 0:12
2:17 Valero looks to work the body, but Corrales covers up nicely. 0:12
2:24 Corrales walks into a hard jab from Valero 0:15
2:41 Valero connects with a nasty uppercut! 0:19
2:41 Valero sent Corrales reeling with that punch! 0:19
2:51 Corrales drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 3:19
2:55 Valero is starting to fatigue... 3:19
3:00 Valero slides into the corner... 3:19
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 3:19
3:00 The Referee has to get between Corrales and Valero as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 2:21
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Milham motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Valero's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Valero's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Corrales slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 Valero bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 0:2
0:17 Charley Goldman not only gave Corrales encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Valero. Now it's up to Corrales to implement it. 0:2
0:22 Valero wraps up Corrales. 0:2
0:31 Edwin Valero uses his shoulder to force Corrales out of the clinch. 0:2
0:36 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:2
0:41 Edwin Valero pummels Corrales, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 0:7
0:41 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Corrales is just trying to hang on! 0:7
0:58 Valero swings...and misses. 0:7
1:05 Valero has Corrales trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:7
1:09 Valero continues to follow Corrales about the ring. 0:7
1:18 Diego Corrales is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:7
1:27 Valero fires a lead right that Corrales manages to avoid. 0:7
1:38 Edwin Valero misses with that punch. 0:7
1:49 Edwin Valero bores in determined to maul Corrales 0:7
2:03 * Valero connects with a thundering combination and Corrales drops to the canvas! 0:7
2:05 Milham motions Valero to a neutral corner and starts the count. 0:16
2:05 1 0:16
2:06 2 0:16
2:07 3 0:16
2:08 4 0:16
2:09 5 0:16
2:10 6 0:16
2:11 7 0:16
2:12 8 0:16
2:12 * Corrales looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:16
2:12 Milham looks closely at Corrales who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 0:16
2:12 Valero has Corrales hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Valero is. 0:16
2:25 Edwin Valero tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Corrales blocks it. 0:16
2:31 Valero gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Corrales with an uppercut. 0:18
2:31 Valero is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 0:18
2:40 Valero has Corrales pinned! 0:18
2:44 That uppercut from Valero lands with some authority! 0:23
2:44 Corrales was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 0:23
2:49 It looks like Corrales and Valero are slowing up... 0:23
2:57 Valero keeps looking to get inside on Corrales 0:23
3:00 Valero misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:23
3:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 0:25
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Valero is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:15 Corrales misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:17 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:0
0:30 Corrales just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:30 Corrales is hurt! 0:4
0:46 Corrales picks off the jab thrown by Valero. 0:4
0:49 Corrales snaps Valero's head back with a jolting uppercut. 3:4
1:05 Valero has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 3:4
1:09 Corrales lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 5:4
1:13 The swelling under Edwin Valero's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 5:4
1:23 Valero connects with a vicious uppercut! 5:8
1:23 Corrales was shaken by that blow! 5:8
1:27 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 8. 5:8
1:34 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Valero blasts home a hook. 5:10
1:47 Valero pins Corrales in the corner! 5:10
1:51 Valero really buried that punch into Corrales's ribs. 5:15
1:51 Corrales was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:15
2:04 Valero is really focused in this round. 5:15
2:07 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Diego Corrales lands a short uppercut to the chin of Valero. 7:15
2:24 Valero charges in but Corrales avoids the rush. 7:15
2:34 Valero bulls his way inside, pushing Corrales up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 7:15
2:42 Valero retreats into the right corner. 7:15
2:42 Edwin Valero eats a jab from Corrales 9:15
2:52 Valero is keeping away from the ropes. 9:15
2:56 Edwin Valero connects with a devastating cross to the head, he hits like a Mule! 9:19
2:56 Corrales appears shaken by that punch! 9:19
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:21
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Valero is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Valero still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Valero grabs Corrales again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:16 Milham separates the two... 0:0
0:20 Valero's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:21 Valero slides into the corner... 0:0
0:25 Corrales is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:40 Both fighters are throwing but Valero is scoring more than Corrales. 2:3
0:49 Corrales is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:3
0:52 Corrales lands a nicely timed cross to the jaw of Valero from the outside. 5:3
1:08 Valero lands a paralyzing cross! 5:7
1:08 Corrales is going to need to regroup after that blow... 5:7
1:22 Corrales's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 5:7
1:26 Valero backs into a neutral corner. 5:7
1:31 Corrales lands a wicked cross! 10:7
1:31 Valero staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 10:7
1:35 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Valero. 10:7
1:45 A brutal combination from Valero connects to the solar plexus! 10:11
1:45 Corrales was shaken by those blows! 10:11
2:02 Valero takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 14:11
2:02 Valero is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 14:11
2:13 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 14:11
2:18 Diego Corrales dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Valero back on his heels! 18:11
2:18 Valero's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 18:11
2:22 The swelling under Valero's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 18:11
2:35 Corrales can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 18:11
2:42 Valero lands a devastating cross! 18:15
2:42 Corrales is clutching his side! 18:15
2:53 Valero finds a home for his jab, keeping Corrales at bay. 18:17
3:00 Valero appears to have this fight under control. 18:17
3:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 20:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Valero'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
0:17 * Corrales lands a sweet combination Valero stumbles back and down he goes. What a knockdown! 0:0
0:20 Milham picks up the count.. 6:0
0:20 1 6:0
0:21 2 6:0
0:21 * Valero is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 6:0
0:21 The fight will continue as Milham appears satisfied that Valero is OK. 6:0
0:21 Corrales has Valero in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 10th. 6:0
0:34 The fighters are at close quarters now as Corrales lands a hook downstairs. 8:0
0:34 Corrales knows that Valero is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Valero. 8:0
0:38 Its obvious that the swelling around Corrales's right eye is rapidly worsening. 8:0
0:47 Corrales 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. 8:0
0:54 Corrales gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:0
0:54 Corrales picks up the pace sensing he can get Valero out of there! 10:0
1:03 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Corrales has gotten the better of the exchange. 13:2
1:03 Valero is dazed as Corrales looks to put him away! 13:2
1:11 Valero backs into the near corner. 13:2
1:11 Corrales likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Valero's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 15:2
1:11 Corrales is raining blows down on Valero, who is obviously hurt. Corrales wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 15:2
1:16 The swelling around Valero's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 15:2
1:24 Corrales back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Valero. 15:2
1:33 Diego Corrales lands a brutal combination! 19:2
1:33 Valero took far too many hard shots from Corrales in that flurry and he is hurt! 19:2
1:46 Corrales just comes up short with the cross. 19:2
1:58 Corrales is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Valero. 19:2
2:07 Corrales lands a powerful combination right on the button! 23:2
2:07 Valero is out on his feet after that violent combination! 23:2
2:16 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 23:2
2:24 Corrales misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 23:2
2:35 Valero is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 23:2
2:43 Corrales just can't find the range with that cross. 23:2
2:53 Valero connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 23:4
3:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 25:4
Fight Result
Jimmy Lennon has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
George Garland, United States sees it 94 to 94
Donnie Jessup, United States scores it 94 to 94
Guillermo Perez Pineda, Panama scores the bout 95 to 93 for Edwin Valero
We have a majority draw!
Score Cards
George Garland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Corrales 10 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 9 10 94
Edwin Valero 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 94
Donnie Jessup Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Corrales 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 10 10 94
Edwin Valero 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 8 94
Guillermo Perez Pineda Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Corrales 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 9 9 10 93
Edwin Valero 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Corrales 28 30 30 27 30 27 24 27 28 30 281
Edwin Valero 29 27 27 30 27 30 30 30 29 24 283
Statistics
Categories Diego Corrales Edwin Valero
Knockdowns scored 1 1
Jabs / Round 4.60 3.70
Hooks / Round 5.00 5.10
Crosses / Round 3.80 5.70
Combinations / Round 4.90 3.20
Uppercuts / Round 3.90 4.30
Punches Landed / Round 22.20 22.00
Punches Missed / Round 66.30 58.10
Punching Accuracy 25.1% 27.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 3 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 0 / 0
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