LTW Season Week 25 MDT Group Stage Groups B,A
Posted: 18 Apr 2015, 17:34
Alexis Arguello vs Freddie Welsh
Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Keith Garner, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manfred Kuechler (Germany), Glen Hamada (United States) and Eugene Grant (United States), ring card girl is Amy Caro, this is not a title bout, 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: Alexis Arguello - Record: 13-6-5 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
In the blue corner: Freddie Welsh - Record: 15-6-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Felix Trinidad Sr. - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:08 Welsh is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:23 Welsh is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:2
0:32 Arguello attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:2
0:43 Freddie Welsh just comes up short with the combination. 0:2
0:45 Thats a nice right hand from Arguello. 2:2
0:55 Alexis Arguello ducks into an uppercut from Welsh. 2:4
1:04 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 2:4
1:07 Welsh is motioning with his gloves for Arguello to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 2:4
1:18 Arguello lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Welsh back on his heels. 5:4
1:39 Arguello feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 5:4
1:46 Arguello launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Freddie Welsh's jaw. Arguello is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 7:4
1:59 Welsh forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Arguello. 7:6
2:14 Arguello lands a vicious cross! 11:6
2:14 Welsh looks like he was hurt by that punch! 11:6
2:29 Arguello has Welsh cornered! 11:6
2:33 Arguello wraps up Welsh... Neither fighter will break... 11:6
2:38 Garner steps in and breaks it up. 11:6
2:45 Arguello backs into his own corner... 11:6
2:45 Welsh lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Arguello. 11:8
2:57 Some good body work by Welsh, landing several short blows to the ribs. 11:10
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Arguello and Welsh really went at it. 11:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Felix Trinidad Sr. not only gave Welsh encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Arguello. Now it's up to Welsh to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Welsh slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:18 Welsh traps Arguello in the corner! 0:0
0:18 Welsh lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:2
0:30 Welsh flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:4
0:46 Arguello tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
0:53 Welsh scores with a hook to the side of the head. 0:6
1:02 Arguello is forced into his opponents corner... 0:6
1:02 Welsh hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Arguello. 0:8
1:11 He rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:10
1:25 Welsh telegraphed that shot and Arguello ducks under it easily. 0:10
1:32 Welsh has Arguello blocked in! 0:10
1:36 Welsh wraps up Arguello. 0:10
1:41 * Garner steps in and admonishes Freddie Welsh for leaning on Arguello's neck. 0:10
1:54 Arguello tries to clinch, but Welsh shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 0:12
2:03 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:12
2:08 Welsh is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:12
2:22 * Arguello absorbs a wicked hook to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 0:12
2:24 Garner picks up the count.. 0:18
2:24 1 0:18
2:25 2 0:18
2:26 3 0:18
2:26 * Arguello is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Welsh. 0:18
2:26 Garner gives Arguello a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 0:18
2:26 Freddie Welsh senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 0:18
2:34 Welsh has Arguello pinned! 0:18
2:39 Freddie Welsh wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Arguello's defense. 0:18
2:50 Freddie Welsh doesn't connect with the combination. 0:18
3:00 Welsh is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:18
3:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 0:20
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Arguello and Welsh leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Cus D'Amato seemed agitated with Arguello, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:08 Arguello pins Welsh in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 3:0
0:21 Welsh backs into the lower right corner. 3:0
0:21 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Arguello lands a short uppercut to the chin of Welsh. 5:0
0:39 Arguello grabs Welsh's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Garner has to force Arguello to let go. 5:0
0:43 Arguello and Welsh each take a step back. 5:0
0:47 Arguello's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 5:0
0:59 Arguello lands a wicked cross! 9:0
0:59 Welsh is badly hurt! 9:0
1:12 Alexis Arguello is really focused in this round. 9:0
1:15 * Garner is telling Welsh to quit rabbit punching. 9:2
1:33 We have a lull in the action. 9:2
1:37 Arguello lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 11:2
1:42 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Arguello change his style. 11:2
1:53 Arguello pins Welsh in the corner! 11:2
1:58 Arguello fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:2
2:00 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Welsh who scores with a short hook to the chest. 11:4
2:09 Freddie Welsh retreats to his opponents corner... 11:4
2:14 Alexis Arguello misses wildly with the Hook. 11:4
2:16 Welsh rips a hook to the body. 11:6
2:33 Freddie Welsh eats a jab from Arguello 13:6
2:51 Oh!!! Arguello unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 17:6
2:51 Welsh is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 17:6
3:00 Arguello forces his way inside. 17:6
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 17:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Arguello slides into the corner... 0:0
0:16 That uppercut from Welsh just missed. 0:0
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:23 Arguello's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:23 Welsh lands a hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:37 Welsh back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Arguello. 0:2
0:46 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:2
0:49 Welsh is really focused in this round. 0:2
0:52 Arguello lands the lead cross. 2:2
1:02 Welsh leans on Arguello and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:4
1:11 Arguello slides into his own corner... 2:4
1:11 Alexis Arguello takes a combination from Welsh. 2:6
1:20 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
1:24 Freddie Welsh clamps Arguello's arms to his side and holds on until Garner breaks the hold. 2:6
1:29 Garner separates the two... 2:6
1:40 Freddie Welsh looks to work the body, but Arguello covers up nicely. 2:6
1:47 Welsh lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Alexis Arguello's midsection. 2:8
2:04 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:8
2:17 Welsh grabs Alexis Arguello. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:8
2:22 Garner separates the two... 2:8
2:27 Arguello has Welsh trapped in the near right neutral corner... 2:8
2:31 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Welsh. 2:8
2:34 Welsh lands a short hook to the body. 2:10
2:46 Welsh backs into a neutral corner. 2:10
2:46 Arguello scores with a nice right cross. 4:10
3:00 Welsh has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Alexis Arguello. 4:10
3:00 Welsh finally lets go of Arguello. 4:10
3:00 Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:17 Arguello tries to drop the right hand over the top but Welsh ducks under it. 0:0
0:19 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:32 Arguello takes a cross to the head from Welsh. 0:2
0:45 Welsh throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Arguello's jaw. 0:4
0:55 Arguello retreats into the lower right corner. 0:4
0:55 Welsh glances a hook off Arguello's side. 0:6
1:08 Arguello scores with a tremendous left! 4:6
1:08 Welsh looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:6
1:22 Alexis Arguello connects with a nasty uppercut! 8:6
1:22 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Welsh is trying to hang on... 8:6
1:35 Arguello wraps his arms around Welsh. 8:6
1:47 Alexis Arguello uses his shoulder to force Welsh out of the clinch. 8:6
1:57 Arguello frees himself from Welsh's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:6
2:14 Welsh slides into a neutral corner... 8:6
2:18 Arguello fires a lead right that Freddie Welsh manages to avoid. 8:6
2:21 Freddie Welsh throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:8
2:38 That was a violent straight right by Arguello! 12:8
2:38 Those punches hurt Welsh and he looks to hang on. 12:8
2:54 Welsh's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 12:8
3:00 Arguello moves into a neutral corner. 12:8
3:00 Freddie Welsh is doing a great job keeping his distance. 12:8
3:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 13:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Welsh does a great job of moving as Alexis Arguello tries to work inside. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Welsh blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:22 Darkie Smith was extremely upbeat during the break with Arguello providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:22 Arguello has Welsh trapped! 0:2
0:22 That straight cross from Arguello tagged Welsh. He came right up the middle with that punch. 3:2
0:36 Arguello rakes Welsh with some solid shots to the head and body. 6:2
0:46 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 6:2
0:49 Arguello moves into the upper corner. 6:2
0:53 The fighters are tied up. Welsh tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:2
0:58 * The referee is cautioning Arguello about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Garner isn't going to let it happen. 6:2
1:11 Arguello cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 9:2
1:24 Arguello pins Welsh in the corner! 9:2
1:28 Arguello misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:2
1:31 Not a lot on that hook to Arguello's side, but it scored. 9:4
1:40 * Welsh is told to watch the low blows by Garner. 9:6
1:58 Alexis Arguello lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 11:6
2:15 Arguello smothers Welsh's attack with a clinch! 11:6
2:24 Garner separates them. 11:6
2:30 Welsh feints, looking for an opening. 11:6
2:34 Welsh traps Arguello in the corner! 11:6
2:38 Welsh is off target with that cross. 11:6
2:45 Arguello connects with a violent cross! 16:6
2:45 That blow connected solidly to the head of Welsh and he is stunned! 16:6
2:59 Welsh uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Arguello tries vainly to score. 16:6
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 16:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Welsh scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Arguello. 0:2
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:29 Arguello gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:2
0:47 Arguello lands a hard hook! 6:2
0:47 Welsh is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 6:2
1:01 Arguello misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:2
1:03 Welsh lands a jab to Arguello's midsection 6:4
1:19 Alexis Arguello is clinching... Freddie Welsh is trying to free his gloves... They are under Arguello's arms... 6:4
1:30 Garner has to break the clinch. 6:4
1:34 Welsh backs into the near corner. 6:4
1:34 Welsh takes a cross to the ribs. 8:4
1:51 Welsh is either lucky or has radar. Arguello's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:4
1:53 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Welsh digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Arguello. 8:6
2:07 Welsh is backed into his opponents corner... 8:6
2:12 Arguello approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Welsh any room to breathe. 8:6
2:27 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:6
2:31 Garner moves them apart. 8:6
2:40 Arguello fires a volley of punches but Welsh was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:6
2:43 Welsh fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:8
3:00 Welsh tries to muscle inside but Arguello clinches him. 8:8
3:00 Arguello shoves Welsh away. 8:8
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 7 to a close. 8:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garner motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Felix Trinidad Sr. said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Welsh has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:07 Welsh goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:16 Welsh was hearing it from Felix Trinidad Sr. between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:2
0:21 Welsh pins Arguello's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:2
0:30 Garner pries them apart. 0:2
0:39 Arguello fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
0:41 Freddie Welsh scores with a rapid fire combination. 0:4
0:51 Welsh flicks a jab to Arguello's stomach 0:6
1:00 Alexis Arguello backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
1:00 Arguello walks in to a glancing hook from Freddie Welsh. 0:8
1:13 Welsh circles around the ring. 0:8
1:18 Welsh throws the hook and connects. 0:10
1:27 Welsh fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:12
1:39 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:12
1:39 Welsh gets in a hook to the body of Arguello. 0:14
1:49 Welsh lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:16
1:58 Arguello traps Welsh in the corner! 0:16
2:03 Welsh holds his arms up in disgust as Arguello holds him around his waist. 0:16
2:07 Welsh works his way free! 0:16
2:16 Welsh is clinching... 0:16
2:25 Referee Garner has to separate the two... 0:16
2:34 Arguello is getting frustrated as Welsh continues to hold on to him. Alexis Arguello is punching Welsh's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Garner pushes the fighters apart. 0:16
2:46 Referee Garner separates the two... 0:16
2:56 Welsh and Arguello are in a clinch, Garner hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:16
3:00 Welsh pushes Arguello away. 0:16
3:00 Welsh appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 0:16
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 8, forcing Garner to step in. 0:16
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Arguello received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Arguello misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:15 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:25 Arguello tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:35 Arguello is trying to free his gloves from under Welsh's gloves. 0:0
0:47 Garner has to break them apart. 0:0
0:51 Arguello has Welsh trapped! 0:0
0:56 Arguello's misses as Welsh backpedals away. 0:0
0:58 Welsh lands a rapier like jab to the head of Arguello 0:2
1:17 Arguello does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Welsh's punches in close. 0:2
1:24 Alexis Arguello cranks up the hook and connects to Freddie Welsh's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:2
1:24 Alexis Arguello has Welsh in trouble after that punch! 4:2
1:37 It's a sweet uppercut by Arguello! He snapped Welsh's head straight back with that punch! 9:2
1:37 Welsh appears to have been staggered by that punch... 9:2
1:55 Arguello bulls his way inside, pushing Welsh up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 9:2
2:04 Arguello fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:2
2:15 Arguello lands a solid uppercut! 13:2
2:15 Welsh appears to be stunned! 13:2
2:28 Arguello just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Welsh with a sharp combination! 17:2
2:28 Welsh was staggered by those punches! 17:2
2:33 It appears as if Welsh has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 17:2
2:37 Arguello has Welsh blocked in! 17:2
2:41 Arguello misses with that punch. 17:2
2:48 Arguello has Welsh pinned! 17:2
2:52 Arguello can't score with short uppercut inside. Welsh got his gloves in front of the punch. 17:2
2:59 Freddie Welsh is pinned in his opponents corner... 17:2
3:00 Arguello misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 17:2
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 9. 19:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Darkie Smith seemed to pump up Arguello between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Welsh is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Arguello's defense. 0:0
0:22 Arguello landed a sharp combination that rocked Welsh back on his heels! 4:0
0:22 Welsh is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:0
0:39 Welsh misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
0:46 Arguello really buried that punch into Freddie Welsh's ribs. 8:0
0:46 Welsh was shaken by those blows! 8:0
0:50 That swelling under the right eye of Welsh is definitely getting worse. 8:0
0:55 Arguello gets his head on the chest of Welsh as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 10:0
1:08 Welsh has Arguello blocked in! 10:0
1:08 Welsh lets a quick hook go, catching Alexis Arguello moving in. 10:2
1:24 Welsh has his arms wrapped around Arguello... Now they separate. 10:2
1:33 Arguello tries to get free... Here comes Garner to break them up... 10:2
1:38 Arguello is really focused in this round. 10:2
1:42 Arguello throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Freddie Welsh. 13:2
1:51 Freddie Welsh's jab connects to Arguello's head 13:4
2:01 Arguello eats a short cross from Welsh amd backs away. 13:6
2:11 Welsh throws the cross and scores to the head of Arguello. 13:8
2:20 Arguello is keeping away from the ropes. 13:8
2:20 Arguello scores with a nice two-punch combination. 15:8
2:24 Welsh's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 15:8
2:29 Arguello connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 17:8
2:43 Arguello muscles his way inside. 17:8
2:47 Arguello's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 17:8
2:51 Welsh is trapped in Arguello's corner... 17:8
2:55 Arguello pins Welsh's arms. Now they move apart. 17:8
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 17:8
3:00 Welsh shows Arguello his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 18:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Welsh's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Welsh's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Garner is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
0:19 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:35 Arguello fires a left hand that Welsh takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:41 Welsh backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:0
0:45 Arguello is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:45 Welsh scores with several quick blows to the head. 0:2
1:02 Arguello pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:2
1:21 Welsh is literally dancing circles around Arguello this round. 0:2
1:30 Welsh misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
1:37 That uppercut from Arguello lands with some authority! 4:2
1:37 Arguello has Welsh in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:2
1:48 Welsh is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:2
1:53 Arguello is really focused in this round. 4:2
2:07 * Arguello throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Welsh drops to one knee and will take the count! 4:2
2:10 The count starts... 11:2
2:10 1 11:2
2:11 2 11:2
2:12 3 11:2
2:13 4 11:2
2:14 5 11:2
2:15 6 11:2
2:15 * Welsh is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Garner. 11:2
2:15 The fight will go on as Garner deems Welsh is fit to conitnue. 11:2
2:15 Arguello wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Welsh away! 11:2
2:19 Welsh needs to catch his second wind... 11:2
2:32 Arguello leaves the jab just short. 11:2
2:43 Arguello wings a big left hand at Welsh but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:2
2:55 Arguello lands a smashing hook! 15:2
2:55 Welsh is reeling.. 15:2
3:00 There appears to be increased swelling under Welsh's right eye. 15:2
3:00 It looks like Arguello has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:2
3:00 The noise is deafening in the arena after that last round. Nothing like a knockdown to get the adrenaline flowing! 15:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Welsh is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:11 Welsh misses with that hook. 0:0
0:22 * Arguello lands a powerful uppercut to Welsh's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 0:0
0:24 Garner points Arguello to a neutral corner and begins the count over Welsh... 10:0
0:24 1 10:0
0:25 2 10:0
0:26 3 10:0
0:27 4 10:0
0:28 5 10:0
0:29 6 10:0
0:30 7 10:0
0:31 8 10:0
0:32 9 10:0
0:32 * Welsh finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 10:0
0:32 Garner waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 10:0
0:32 Arguello appears to have Welsh out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Welsh looks ready to go, as Arguello closes in to try and end this fight. 10:0
0:37 Welsh is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 10:0
0:46 Arguello works his way in and leans on Freddie Welsh. 10:0
0:55 Alexis Arguello brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 10:0
1:08 Arguello just can't find the range with that hook. 10:0
1:15 Arguello scores with a hard, snapping jab. 13:0
1:15 Alexis Arguello has hurt Welsh early in the round. Welsh is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 13:0
1:24 "The Welsh Wizard" Welsh is in really bad shape after having been decked in two consecutive rounds. 13:0
1:28 Arguello shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 15:0
1:28 There's time for Arguello to finish Welsh if he can do it. 15:0
1:42 Arguello is clinching. Garner better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 15:0
1:52 Welsh pushes Arguello away. 15:0
1:57 Not much steam behind Welsh's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 15:2
2:14 Garner warns Welsh for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 15:2
2:18 Garner separates the two fighters. 15:2
2:26 Welsh traps Arguello in the corner! 15:2
2:26 Welsh gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 15:4
2:38 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 15:4
2:42 Apparently Welsh feels it's a good strategy to hug Arguello and force Garner to come separate them. 15:4
2:47 Garner moves in to break the clinch. 15:4
3:00 Welsh ties up Arguello... 15:4
3:00 Garner breaks them up... 15:4
3:00 It looks like Arguello has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:4
3:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 16:4
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello looks to be in good shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Welsh looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:06 Welsh'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 Welsh lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:19 The fighters are tangled up inside. Arguello has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:2
0:33 Welsh fires and misses. 2:2
0:42 Freddie Welsh retreats into the upper corner. 2:2
0:42 Arguello drills Welsh with a solid jab. 4:2
0:56 And Freddie Welsh tastes the power of a crushing combination from Arguello! 9:2
0:56 Welsh is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Arguello just gave him an absolute lacing! 9:2
1:00 Welsh's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 13. 9:2
1:09 Arguello swings...and misses. 9:2
1:20 Freddie Welsh takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 13:2
1:20 Arguello lands punch after punch. He took Freddie Welsh out behind the woodshed with that assault!! 13:2
1:25 It looks like Welsh has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. 13:2
1:33 Arguello tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 13:2
1:45 Arguello lands a solid uppercut! 18:2
1:45 Welsh is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 18:2
1:49 The swelling under Welsh's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 18:2
1:58 Arguello throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 18:2
2:10 That punch actually went behind Welsh's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Arguello. 18:2
2:21 Alexis Arguello continues to follow Welsh about the ring. 18:2
2:29 Alexis Arguello just misses with a huge shot as Welsh chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 18:2
2:36 Arguello tries a hook but Welsh blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 18:4
2:49 Freddie Welsh lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 18:6
2:58 Arguello moves into the far left corner. 18:6
2:58 Welsh lands a stinging jab. 18:8
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 19:9
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello and Welsh square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 14. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Freddie Welsh is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Welsh still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Arguello is running out of gas... 0:0
0:17 Freddie Welsh got some great advice from Felix Trinidad Sr. between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:0
0:22 Welsh just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:34 Arguello grabs Welsh again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:43 Referee Garner steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:47 Welsh steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:54 Freddie Welsh scores with the jab. 0:2
1:08 Arguello is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Welsh a decent target to shoot for. 0:2
1:18 A brutal combination from Arguello connects to the solar plexus! 5:2
1:18 Welsh appears shaken by those punches! 5:2
1:32 Welsh throws a flurry of punches but Arguello either blocks or slips them. 5:2
1:38 Arguello catches Welsh coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:2
1:38 Freddie Welsh is gasping for air!! 10:2
1:43 Welsh's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Arguello. 10:2
1:49 Arguello has Welsh pinned! 10:2
1:53 Arguello catches Welsh coming in with a sweet uppercut! 14:2
1:53 Welsh is going to need to regroup after that blow... 14:2
2:05 Arguello is really focused in this round. 14:2
2:13 Arguello looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 14:2
2:16 Welsh's jab is fast and accurate. 14:4
2:25 Arguello traps Welsh in the corner! 14:4
2:25 A quick jab from Arguello connects. 16:4
2:30 Welsh is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 16:4
2:39 Arguello bores in determined to maul Welsh 16:4
2:47 Arguello traps Welsh in the corner! 16:4
2:51 Arguello knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 16:4
3:00 Arguello is holding on to Freddie Welsh. He seems to be taking a breather. 16:4
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 16:4
3:00 Garner motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 14. 18:4
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:08 Darkie Smith was really animated in Alexis Arguello's corner and Arguello was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Freddie Welsh'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
0:15 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:19 Garner is shouting at Freddie Welsh to break! 0:0
0:29 Arguello lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:29 Welsh looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:33 Welsh's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:0
0:47 * Arguello lands a vicious combination and Welsh collapses like a house of cards! 4:0
0:50 Arguello is ushered to a neutral corner by Garner and the count begins.. 11:0
0:50 1 11:0
0:51 2 11:0
0:52 3 11:0
0:53 4 11:0
0:54 5 11:0
0:54 * Welsh still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Garner is taking a long look at him. 11:0
0:54 Welsh looks to have steadied himself and Garner will allow the fight to continue... 11:0
0:54 Arguello is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Welsh's condition and end the fight! 11:0
1:07 Arguello looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Welsh. 11:0
1:16 Alexis Arguello drops the right hand flush on Welsh's chin! 15:0
1:16 That punch may have stunned Welsh momentarily. 15:0
1:29 Arguello 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. 15:0
1:41 Welsh made Arguello look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Arguello would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 15:0
1:47 Arguello ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 17:0
1:47 Welsh is badly stunned and Alexis Arguello will try to finish him off here in the 15th round! 17:0
2:01 Arguello lands a devastating cross! 22:0
2:01 Welsh's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 22:0
2:05 There has to be something done about the swelling around Welsh's right eye as it continues to worsen. 22:0
2:14 There's a straight right by Alexis Arguello! 27:0
2:14 Welsh suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 27:0
2:28 Arguello ties up Welsh. Why would he want to clinch now? 27:0
2:38 Garner has to separate the two... 27:0
2:43 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 27:0
2:47 Welsh lands a devastating uppercut! 27:4
2:47 Arguello looks shaken! 27:4
3:00 Welsh is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Arguello. 27:4
3:00 Garner has to break them apart. 27:4
3:00 The final seconds of Round 15 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 27:4
Fight Result
Let's go to Jimmy Lennon Jr. for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the fight 144 to 138
Glen Hamada, United States has it 146 to 137
Eugene Grant, United States scores the bout 146 to 137
The winner by unanimous decision is Alexis Arguello!
Score Cards
Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 9 8 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 144
Freddie Welsh 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 8 9 9 8 138
Glen Hamada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 10 8 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 146
Freddie Welsh 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 8 9 9 8 137
Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 10 8 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 146
Freddie Welsh 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 8 9 9 8 137
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 29 24 30 27 30 30 30 27 30 29 30 30 30 30 30 436
Freddie Welsh 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 28 24 24 27 27 24 412
Statistics
Categories Alexis Arguello Freddie Welsh
Knockdowns scored 3 1
Jabs / Round 6.13 10.87
Hooks / Round 3.60 6.47
Crosses / Round 6.47 2.80
Combinations / Round 4.33 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 3.33
Punches Landed / Round 23.93 27.80
Punches Missed / Round 68.20 31.60
Punching Accuracy 26.0% 46.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 5 / 4
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 3
Go for KO 4 / 3 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 3 5 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Keith Garner, the bout will be scored by three judges: Manfred Kuechler (Germany), Glen Hamada (United States) and Eugene Grant (United States), ring card girl is Amy Caro, this is not a title bout, 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: Alexis Arguello - Record: 13-6-5 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Darkie Smith
In the blue corner: Freddie Welsh - Record: 15-6-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Felix Trinidad Sr. - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:08 Welsh is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:23 Welsh is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:2
0:32 Arguello attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:2
0:43 Freddie Welsh just comes up short with the combination. 0:2
0:45 Thats a nice right hand from Arguello. 2:2
0:55 Alexis Arguello ducks into an uppercut from Welsh. 2:4
1:04 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 2:4
1:07 Welsh is motioning with his gloves for Arguello to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 2:4
1:18 Arguello lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Welsh back on his heels. 5:4
1:39 Arguello feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 5:4
1:46 Arguello launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Freddie Welsh's jaw. Arguello is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 7:4
1:59 Welsh forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Arguello. 7:6
2:14 Arguello lands a vicious cross! 11:6
2:14 Welsh looks like he was hurt by that punch! 11:6
2:29 Arguello has Welsh cornered! 11:6
2:33 Arguello wraps up Welsh... Neither fighter will break... 11:6
2:38 Garner steps in and breaks it up. 11:6
2:45 Arguello backs into his own corner... 11:6
2:45 Welsh lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Arguello. 11:8
2:57 Some good body work by Welsh, landing several short blows to the ribs. 11:10
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Arguello and Welsh really went at it. 11:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Felix Trinidad Sr. not only gave Welsh encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Arguello. Now it's up to Welsh to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Welsh slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:18 Welsh traps Arguello in the corner! 0:0
0:18 Welsh lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:2
0:30 Welsh flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:4
0:46 Arguello tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
0:53 Welsh scores with a hook to the side of the head. 0:6
1:02 Arguello is forced into his opponents corner... 0:6
1:02 Welsh hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Arguello. 0:8
1:11 He rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:10
1:25 Welsh telegraphed that shot and Arguello ducks under it easily. 0:10
1:32 Welsh has Arguello blocked in! 0:10
1:36 Welsh wraps up Arguello. 0:10
1:41 * Garner steps in and admonishes Freddie Welsh for leaning on Arguello's neck. 0:10
1:54 Arguello tries to clinch, but Welsh shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 0:12
2:03 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:12
2:08 Welsh is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:12
2:22 * Arguello absorbs a wicked hook to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 0:12
2:24 Garner picks up the count.. 0:18
2:24 1 0:18
2:25 2 0:18
2:26 3 0:18
2:26 * Arguello is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Welsh. 0:18
2:26 Garner gives Arguello a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 0:18
2:26 Freddie Welsh senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 0:18
2:34 Welsh has Arguello pinned! 0:18
2:39 Freddie Welsh wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Arguello's defense. 0:18
2:50 Freddie Welsh doesn't connect with the combination. 0:18
3:00 Welsh is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:18
3:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 0:20
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Arguello and Welsh leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Cus D'Amato seemed agitated with Arguello, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:08 Arguello pins Welsh in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 3:0
0:21 Welsh backs into the lower right corner. 3:0
0:21 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Arguello lands a short uppercut to the chin of Welsh. 5:0
0:39 Arguello grabs Welsh's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Garner has to force Arguello to let go. 5:0
0:43 Arguello and Welsh each take a step back. 5:0
0:47 Arguello's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 5:0
0:59 Arguello lands a wicked cross! 9:0
0:59 Welsh is badly hurt! 9:0
1:12 Alexis Arguello is really focused in this round. 9:0
1:15 * Garner is telling Welsh to quit rabbit punching. 9:2
1:33 We have a lull in the action. 9:2
1:37 Arguello lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 11:2
1:42 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Arguello change his style. 11:2
1:53 Arguello pins Welsh in the corner! 11:2
1:58 Arguello fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:2
2:00 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Welsh who scores with a short hook to the chest. 11:4
2:09 Freddie Welsh retreats to his opponents corner... 11:4
2:14 Alexis Arguello misses wildly with the Hook. 11:4
2:16 Welsh rips a hook to the body. 11:6
2:33 Freddie Welsh eats a jab from Arguello 13:6
2:51 Oh!!! Arguello unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 17:6
2:51 Welsh is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 17:6
3:00 Arguello forces his way inside. 17:6
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 17:7
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Arguello slides into the corner... 0:0
0:16 That uppercut from Welsh just missed. 0:0
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:23 Arguello's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:23 Welsh lands a hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:37 Welsh back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Arguello. 0:2
0:46 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:2
0:49 Welsh is really focused in this round. 0:2
0:52 Arguello lands the lead cross. 2:2
1:02 Welsh leans on Arguello and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:4
1:11 Arguello slides into his own corner... 2:4
1:11 Alexis Arguello takes a combination from Welsh. 2:6
1:20 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
1:24 Freddie Welsh clamps Arguello's arms to his side and holds on until Garner breaks the hold. 2:6
1:29 Garner separates the two... 2:6
1:40 Freddie Welsh looks to work the body, but Arguello covers up nicely. 2:6
1:47 Welsh lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Alexis Arguello's midsection. 2:8
2:04 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:8
2:17 Welsh grabs Alexis Arguello. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:8
2:22 Garner separates the two... 2:8
2:27 Arguello has Welsh trapped in the near right neutral corner... 2:8
2:31 Arguello lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Welsh. 2:8
2:34 Welsh lands a short hook to the body. 2:10
2:46 Welsh backs into a neutral corner. 2:10
2:46 Arguello scores with a nice right cross. 4:10
3:00 Welsh has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Alexis Arguello. 4:10
3:00 Welsh finally lets go of Arguello. 4:10
3:00 Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:10
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:17 Arguello tries to drop the right hand over the top but Welsh ducks under it. 0:0
0:19 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:32 Arguello takes a cross to the head from Welsh. 0:2
0:45 Welsh throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Arguello's jaw. 0:4
0:55 Arguello retreats into the lower right corner. 0:4
0:55 Welsh glances a hook off Arguello's side. 0:6
1:08 Arguello scores with a tremendous left! 4:6
1:08 Welsh looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:6
1:22 Alexis Arguello connects with a nasty uppercut! 8:6
1:22 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Welsh is trying to hang on... 8:6
1:35 Arguello wraps his arms around Welsh. 8:6
1:47 Alexis Arguello uses his shoulder to force Welsh out of the clinch. 8:6
1:57 Arguello frees himself from Welsh's clutches! They move to ring center now. 8:6
2:14 Welsh slides into a neutral corner... 8:6
2:18 Arguello fires a lead right that Freddie Welsh manages to avoid. 8:6
2:21 Freddie Welsh throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:8
2:38 That was a violent straight right by Arguello! 12:8
2:38 Those punches hurt Welsh and he looks to hang on. 12:8
2:54 Welsh's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 12:8
3:00 Arguello moves into a neutral corner. 12:8
3:00 Freddie Welsh is doing a great job keeping his distance. 12:8
3:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 13:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:11 Welsh does a great job of moving as Alexis Arguello tries to work inside. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Welsh blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:22 Darkie Smith was extremely upbeat during the break with Arguello providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:22 Arguello has Welsh trapped! 0:2
0:22 That straight cross from Arguello tagged Welsh. He came right up the middle with that punch. 3:2
0:36 Arguello rakes Welsh with some solid shots to the head and body. 6:2
0:46 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 6:2
0:49 Arguello moves into the upper corner. 6:2
0:53 The fighters are tied up. Welsh tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:2
0:58 * The referee is cautioning Arguello about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Garner isn't going to let it happen. 6:2
1:11 Arguello cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 9:2
1:24 Arguello pins Welsh in the corner! 9:2
1:28 Arguello misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 9:2
1:31 Not a lot on that hook to Arguello's side, but it scored. 9:4
1:40 * Welsh is told to watch the low blows by Garner. 9:6
1:58 Alexis Arguello lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 11:6
2:15 Arguello smothers Welsh's attack with a clinch! 11:6
2:24 Garner separates them. 11:6
2:30 Welsh feints, looking for an opening. 11:6
2:34 Welsh traps Arguello in the corner! 11:6
2:38 Welsh is off target with that cross. 11:6
2:45 Arguello connects with a violent cross! 16:6
2:45 That blow connected solidly to the head of Welsh and he is stunned! 16:6
2:59 Welsh uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Arguello tries vainly to score. 16:6
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 16:5
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Welsh scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Arguello. 0:2
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:29 Arguello gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:2
0:47 Arguello lands a hard hook! 6:2
0:47 Welsh is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 6:2
1:01 Arguello misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:2
1:03 Welsh lands a jab to Arguello's midsection 6:4
1:19 Alexis Arguello is clinching... Freddie Welsh is trying to free his gloves... They are under Arguello's arms... 6:4
1:30 Garner has to break the clinch. 6:4
1:34 Welsh backs into the near corner. 6:4
1:34 Welsh takes a cross to the ribs. 8:4
1:51 Welsh is either lucky or has radar. Arguello's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:4
1:53 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Welsh digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Arguello. 8:6
2:07 Welsh is backed into his opponents corner... 8:6
2:12 Arguello approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Welsh any room to breathe. 8:6
2:27 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:6
2:31 Garner moves them apart. 8:6
2:40 Arguello fires a volley of punches but Welsh was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:6
2:43 Welsh fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:8
3:00 Welsh tries to muscle inside but Arguello clinches him. 8:8
3:00 Arguello shoves Welsh away. 8:8
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 7 to a close. 8:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Garner motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Felix Trinidad Sr. said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Welsh has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:07 Welsh goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 0:2
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:16 Welsh was hearing it from Felix Trinidad Sr. between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:2
0:21 Welsh pins Arguello's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:2
0:30 Garner pries them apart. 0:2
0:39 Arguello fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:2
0:41 Freddie Welsh scores with a rapid fire combination. 0:4
0:51 Welsh flicks a jab to Arguello's stomach 0:6
1:00 Alexis Arguello backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
1:00 Arguello walks in to a glancing hook from Freddie Welsh. 0:8
1:13 Welsh circles around the ring. 0:8
1:18 Welsh throws the hook and connects. 0:10
1:27 Welsh fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:12
1:39 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:12
1:39 Welsh gets in a hook to the body of Arguello. 0:14
1:49 Welsh lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:16
1:58 Arguello traps Welsh in the corner! 0:16
2:03 Welsh holds his arms up in disgust as Arguello holds him around his waist. 0:16
2:07 Welsh works his way free! 0:16
2:16 Welsh is clinching... 0:16
2:25 Referee Garner has to separate the two... 0:16
2:34 Arguello is getting frustrated as Welsh continues to hold on to him. Alexis Arguello is punching Welsh's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Garner pushes the fighters apart. 0:16
2:46 Referee Garner separates the two... 0:16
2:56 Welsh and Arguello are in a clinch, Garner hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:16
3:00 Welsh pushes Arguello away. 0:16
3:00 Welsh appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 0:16
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 8, forcing Garner to step in. 0:16
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Arguello received a pep talk from Darkie Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Arguello misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:15 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:25 Arguello tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:0
0:35 Arguello is trying to free his gloves from under Welsh's gloves. 0:0
0:47 Garner has to break them apart. 0:0
0:51 Arguello has Welsh trapped! 0:0
0:56 Arguello's misses as Welsh backpedals away. 0:0
0:58 Welsh lands a rapier like jab to the head of Arguello 0:2
1:17 Arguello does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Welsh's punches in close. 0:2
1:24 Alexis Arguello cranks up the hook and connects to Freddie Welsh's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:2
1:24 Alexis Arguello has Welsh in trouble after that punch! 4:2
1:37 It's a sweet uppercut by Arguello! He snapped Welsh's head straight back with that punch! 9:2
1:37 Welsh appears to have been staggered by that punch... 9:2
1:55 Arguello bulls his way inside, pushing Welsh up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 9:2
2:04 Arguello fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:2
2:15 Arguello lands a solid uppercut! 13:2
2:15 Welsh appears to be stunned! 13:2
2:28 Arguello just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Welsh with a sharp combination! 17:2
2:28 Welsh was staggered by those punches! 17:2
2:33 It appears as if Welsh has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 17:2
2:37 Arguello has Welsh blocked in! 17:2
2:41 Arguello misses with that punch. 17:2
2:48 Arguello has Welsh pinned! 17:2
2:52 Arguello can't score with short uppercut inside. Welsh got his gloves in front of the punch. 17:2
2:59 Freddie Welsh is pinned in his opponents corner... 17:2
3:00 Arguello misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 17:2
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 9. 19:1
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 10 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Darkie Smith seemed to pump up Arguello between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Welsh is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Arguello's defense. 0:0
0:22 Arguello landed a sharp combination that rocked Welsh back on his heels! 4:0
0:22 Welsh is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:0
0:39 Welsh misses wildly with the hook. 4:0
0:46 Arguello really buried that punch into Freddie Welsh's ribs. 8:0
0:46 Welsh was shaken by those blows! 8:0
0:50 That swelling under the right eye of Welsh is definitely getting worse. 8:0
0:55 Arguello gets his head on the chest of Welsh as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 10:0
1:08 Welsh has Arguello blocked in! 10:0
1:08 Welsh lets a quick hook go, catching Alexis Arguello moving in. 10:2
1:24 Welsh has his arms wrapped around Arguello... Now they separate. 10:2
1:33 Arguello tries to get free... Here comes Garner to break them up... 10:2
1:38 Arguello is really focused in this round. 10:2
1:42 Arguello throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Freddie Welsh. 13:2
1:51 Freddie Welsh's jab connects to Arguello's head 13:4
2:01 Arguello eats a short cross from Welsh amd backs away. 13:6
2:11 Welsh throws the cross and scores to the head of Arguello. 13:8
2:20 Arguello is keeping away from the ropes. 13:8
2:20 Arguello scores with a nice two-punch combination. 15:8
2:24 Welsh's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 15:8
2:29 Arguello connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 17:8
2:43 Arguello muscles his way inside. 17:8
2:47 Arguello's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 17:8
2:51 Welsh is trapped in Arguello's corner... 17:8
2:55 Arguello pins Welsh's arms. Now they move apart. 17:8
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 17:8
3:00 Welsh shows Arguello his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 18:8
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Welsh's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Welsh's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Garner is going to have to sort this out. 0:0
0:19 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:35 Arguello fires a left hand that Welsh takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:41 Welsh backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:0
0:45 Arguello is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:45 Welsh scores with several quick blows to the head. 0:2
1:02 Arguello pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:2
1:21 Welsh is literally dancing circles around Arguello this round. 0:2
1:30 Welsh misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
1:37 That uppercut from Arguello lands with some authority! 4:2
1:37 Arguello has Welsh in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:2
1:48 Welsh is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:2
1:53 Arguello is really focused in this round. 4:2
2:07 * Arguello throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Welsh drops to one knee and will take the count! 4:2
2:10 The count starts... 11:2
2:10 1 11:2
2:11 2 11:2
2:12 3 11:2
2:13 4 11:2
2:14 5 11:2
2:15 6 11:2
2:15 * Welsh is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Garner. 11:2
2:15 The fight will go on as Garner deems Welsh is fit to conitnue. 11:2
2:15 Arguello wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Welsh away! 11:2
2:19 Welsh needs to catch his second wind... 11:2
2:32 Arguello leaves the jab just short. 11:2
2:43 Arguello wings a big left hand at Welsh but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:2
2:55 Arguello lands a smashing hook! 15:2
2:55 Welsh is reeling.. 15:2
3:00 There appears to be increased swelling under Welsh's right eye. 15:2
3:00 It looks like Arguello has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:2
3:00 The noise is deafening in the arena after that last round. Nothing like a knockdown to get the adrenaline flowing! 15:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 12 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Welsh is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:11 Welsh misses with that hook. 0:0
0:22 * Arguello lands a powerful uppercut to Welsh's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 0:0
0:24 Garner points Arguello to a neutral corner and begins the count over Welsh... 10:0
0:24 1 10:0
0:25 2 10:0
0:26 3 10:0
0:27 4 10:0
0:28 5 10:0
0:29 6 10:0
0:30 7 10:0
0:31 8 10:0
0:32 9 10:0
0:32 * Welsh finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 10:0
0:32 Garner waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 10:0
0:32 Arguello appears to have Welsh out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Welsh looks ready to go, as Arguello closes in to try and end this fight. 10:0
0:37 Welsh is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 10:0
0:46 Arguello works his way in and leans on Freddie Welsh. 10:0
0:55 Alexis Arguello brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 10:0
1:08 Arguello just can't find the range with that hook. 10:0
1:15 Arguello scores with a hard, snapping jab. 13:0
1:15 Alexis Arguello has hurt Welsh early in the round. Welsh is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 13:0
1:24 "The Welsh Wizard" Welsh is in really bad shape after having been decked in two consecutive rounds. 13:0
1:28 Arguello shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 15:0
1:28 There's time for Arguello to finish Welsh if he can do it. 15:0
1:42 Arguello is clinching. Garner better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 15:0
1:52 Welsh pushes Arguello away. 15:0
1:57 Not much steam behind Welsh's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 15:2
2:14 Garner warns Welsh for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 15:2
2:18 Garner separates the two fighters. 15:2
2:26 Welsh traps Arguello in the corner! 15:2
2:26 Welsh gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 15:4
2:38 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 15:4
2:42 Apparently Welsh feels it's a good strategy to hug Arguello and force Garner to come separate them. 15:4
2:47 Garner moves in to break the clinch. 15:4
3:00 Welsh ties up Arguello... 15:4
3:00 Garner breaks them up... 15:4
3:00 It looks like Arguello has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 15:4
3:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 16:4
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello looks to be in good shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Welsh looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:06 Welsh'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 Welsh lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:19 The fighters are tangled up inside. Arguello has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:2
0:33 Welsh fires and misses. 2:2
0:42 Freddie Welsh retreats into the upper corner. 2:2
0:42 Arguello drills Welsh with a solid jab. 4:2
0:56 And Freddie Welsh tastes the power of a crushing combination from Arguello! 9:2
0:56 Welsh is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Arguello just gave him an absolute lacing! 9:2
1:00 Welsh's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 13. 9:2
1:09 Arguello swings...and misses. 9:2
1:20 Freddie Welsh takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 13:2
1:20 Arguello lands punch after punch. He took Freddie Welsh out behind the woodshed with that assault!! 13:2
1:25 It looks like Welsh has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. 13:2
1:33 Arguello tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 13:2
1:45 Arguello lands a solid uppercut! 18:2
1:45 Welsh is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 18:2
1:49 The swelling under Welsh's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 18:2
1:58 Arguello throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 18:2
2:10 That punch actually went behind Welsh's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Arguello. 18:2
2:21 Alexis Arguello continues to follow Welsh about the ring. 18:2
2:29 Alexis Arguello just misses with a huge shot as Welsh chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 18:2
2:36 Arguello tries a hook but Welsh blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 18:4
2:49 Freddie Welsh lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 18:6
2:58 Arguello moves into the far left corner. 18:6
2:58 Welsh lands a stinging jab. 18:8
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 19:9
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello and Welsh square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 14. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Freddie Welsh is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Welsh still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Arguello is running out of gas... 0:0
0:17 Freddie Welsh got some great advice from Felix Trinidad Sr. between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:0
0:22 Welsh just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:34 Arguello grabs Welsh again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:43 Referee Garner steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:47 Welsh steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:54 Freddie Welsh scores with the jab. 0:2
1:08 Arguello is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Welsh a decent target to shoot for. 0:2
1:18 A brutal combination from Arguello connects to the solar plexus! 5:2
1:18 Welsh appears shaken by those punches! 5:2
1:32 Welsh throws a flurry of punches but Arguello either blocks or slips them. 5:2
1:38 Arguello catches Welsh coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:2
1:38 Freddie Welsh is gasping for air!! 10:2
1:43 Welsh's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Arguello. 10:2
1:49 Arguello has Welsh pinned! 10:2
1:53 Arguello catches Welsh coming in with a sweet uppercut! 14:2
1:53 Welsh is going to need to regroup after that blow... 14:2
2:05 Arguello is really focused in this round. 14:2
2:13 Arguello looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 14:2
2:16 Welsh's jab is fast and accurate. 14:4
2:25 Arguello traps Welsh in the corner! 14:4
2:25 A quick jab from Arguello connects. 16:4
2:30 Welsh is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 16:4
2:39 Arguello bores in determined to maul Welsh 16:4
2:47 Arguello traps Welsh in the corner! 16:4
2:51 Arguello knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 16:4
3:00 Arguello is holding on to Freddie Welsh. He seems to be taking a breather. 16:4
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 16:4
3:00 Garner motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 14. 18:4
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:08 Darkie Smith was really animated in Alexis Arguello's corner and Arguello was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Freddie Welsh'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
0:15 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 0:0
0:19 Garner is shouting at Freddie Welsh to break! 0:0
0:29 Arguello lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:29 Welsh looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:33 Welsh's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:0
0:47 * Arguello lands a vicious combination and Welsh collapses like a house of cards! 4:0
0:50 Arguello is ushered to a neutral corner by Garner and the count begins.. 11:0
0:50 1 11:0
0:51 2 11:0
0:52 3 11:0
0:53 4 11:0
0:54 5 11:0
0:54 * Welsh still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Garner is taking a long look at him. 11:0
0:54 Welsh looks to have steadied himself and Garner will allow the fight to continue... 11:0
0:54 Arguello is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Welsh's condition and end the fight! 11:0
1:07 Arguello looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Welsh. 11:0
1:16 Alexis Arguello drops the right hand flush on Welsh's chin! 15:0
1:16 That punch may have stunned Welsh momentarily. 15:0
1:29 Arguello 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. 15:0
1:41 Welsh made Arguello look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Arguello would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 15:0
1:47 Arguello ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 17:0
1:47 Welsh is badly stunned and Alexis Arguello will try to finish him off here in the 15th round! 17:0
2:01 Arguello lands a devastating cross! 22:0
2:01 Welsh's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 22:0
2:05 There has to be something done about the swelling around Welsh's right eye as it continues to worsen. 22:0
2:14 There's a straight right by Alexis Arguello! 27:0
2:14 Welsh suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 27:0
2:28 Arguello ties up Welsh. Why would he want to clinch now? 27:0
2:38 Garner has to separate the two... 27:0
2:43 Arguello retreats into a neutral corner. 27:0
2:47 Welsh lands a devastating uppercut! 27:4
2:47 Arguello looks shaken! 27:4
3:00 Welsh is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Arguello. 27:4
3:00 Garner has to break them apart. 27:4
3:00 The final seconds of Round 15 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards. 27:4
Fight Result
Let's go to Jimmy Lennon Jr. for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the fight 144 to 138
Glen Hamada, United States has it 146 to 137
Eugene Grant, United States scores the bout 146 to 137
The winner by unanimous decision is Alexis Arguello!
Score Cards
Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 9 8 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 144
Freddie Welsh 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 8 9 9 8 138
Glen Hamada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 10 8 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 146
Freddie Welsh 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 8 9 9 8 137
Eugene Grant Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 10 8 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 146
Freddie Welsh 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 8 9 9 8 137
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 29 24 30 27 30 30 30 27 30 29 30 30 30 30 30 436
Freddie Welsh 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 28 24 24 27 27 24 412
Statistics
Categories Alexis Arguello Freddie Welsh
Knockdowns scored 3 1
Jabs / Round 6.13 10.87
Hooks / Round 3.60 6.47
Crosses / Round 6.47 2.80
Combinations / Round 4.33 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 3.33
Punches Landed / Round 23.93 27.80
Punches Missed / Round 68.20 31.60
Punching Accuracy 26.0% 46.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 5 / 4
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 5 / 3
Go for KO 4 / 3 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 3 5 / 2
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